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Roundtable discussion held to plan steps to decrease violence following recent shootings

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Following a pair of shootings that left two men dead, City Council Member James Taylor hosted a roundtable discussion Tuesday evening to devise specific steps to

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decrease violence and promote community progression.

“We lost two promising young men too soon in our community last week Eric Pegues and John McCravey.

Something has to be done,” Taylor said.

According to police records Pegues, 41, was pronounced dead at Forsyth Medical Center shortly after he was shot multiple times outside Paper Moon Gentleman’s Club in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 25.

Just two days later, police responded to a reported shooting in the 1200 block of Bohannan Park Circle. Upon arrival, officers located Jonathan R. McCravey, 28, suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

McCravey, was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical

Center, where he was pronounced dead. While detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have charged Sierras Deshan Cobb, 40, in the murder of Pegues, the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) is still investigating the murder of McCravey.

The deaths of Pegues and McCravey bring the total number of homicides in the year to eight. At the same point in 2015, only four homicides had occurred.

To begin the roundtable discussion, held at City Hall, all the names of those who have lost their lives to senseless violence this year were called, followed by a brief moment of silence. Taylor, then informed those in atten-

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HARRY honorsVietnam veterans and the fallen

Volunteers serve food during the Memorial Day Commemoration.

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guard members marched around the table and then stood beside it as Lt. Col. Max Benbow explained that the empty plates and glasses on it were set for fallen comHARRY Veterans Community Outreach Service’s rades who couldn’t be there. A Bible on the table repreeighth annual Memorial Day Commemoration drew hun- sents whatever faith they had and flags bearing the symdreds to Bolton Park on Monday, May 30. bols of each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces adorned the The comtable. Taps memoration, was played at which was the end. expected to “Those draw one service memthousand peobers that have ple or more, gone on featured before us music, activihave taken ties for kids, the final flight and free food to the heavthat had a line ens,” said of attendees Benbow. wrapping “They cannot around the be replaced, park’s large but they can picnic shelter. be rememBut it was also N.C. Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard performs a memorial table ceremony at the bered.” a solemn HARRY Memorial Day Commemoration on Monday, May 30.

B r i a n occasion, Wood, assistant director of the Veterans Affairs regional commemorating fallen service members and honoring office, read a proclamation by President Barack Obama those who served. on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Patriot Guard Riders held flags on either side of “While no words will ever be fully worthy of their the outdoor stage as the N.C. Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard performed a memorial table ceremony. Young See Harry on A2

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

To Republican Sen. Tom Apodaca of Hendersonville, his Senate Bill 873, also known as the “Access to Affordable College Education Act,” is the perfect prescription for allowing worthy in-state students, beginning in the fall of 2018, to be enrolled in five UNC system universities at a reduced rate of $500 per semester.

N.C. A&T University and North Carolina Central University would get special state-supported merit scholarships to attract the brightest students, Apodaca adds.

The chancellor of WinstonSalem State University (WSSU), one of the five UNC system universities affected, supports the bill.

Chancellor Elwood Robinson says in a statement Robinson on the WSSU website: “Since the bill was introduced, we have had many conversations with both legislators and UNC General Administration about what it means for our campus. These discussions have been highly encouraging. As a result of those dialogues, a provision to change the name of the university was removed.

“Additionally, a proposed cut to student fees was reduced. We are continuing to engage in conversations as the bill goes forward.”

However, to the members of the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus, NC NAACP, and especially alums of beloved smaller institutions like WSSU, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, UNCPembroke, and Western Carolina University, Apodaca’s bill is just another sneaky way Republican lawmakers are trying to either close UNC schools with legacies of serving primarily communities of color, or at least rewrite those legacies, and with them, their histories and traditions.

Apodaca is an alum of predominantly-white Western Carolina University. The Charlotte Observer charged that WCU “… is thrown in to disguise the bill’s racist intentions.”

“Sounds good on the surface,” wrote State Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue (D-Wake) on his May 15 Facebook page. “But read the fine print to realize that there are provisions in this bill that target HBCUs, with

Teachers, students discuss history of integration in WS/FCS

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week, more than 60 years since the landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, former educators and students sat down to talk about what life was like following the desegregation of schools here in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and the current state of public education.

Three years after the federal mandate

which outlawed separate but equal public schools across the nation, Gwendolyn Bailey became the first black student to attend R.J. Reynolds High School in the fall of 1957.

Bailey’s arrival at Reynolds that fall marked the end of law-enforced separation at all schools and shaped the face of the city.

However, well into the 1970s, many black students continued to attend primarily black

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service, nor any honor truly befitting their sacrifice, let us remember that it is never too late to pay tribute to the men and women who answered the call of duty with courage and valor,” read the 2012 proclamation, which began a 13year program to commemorate the war from May 28, 2012, to November 11, 2025.

Vietnam veterans in attendance were given commemorative pins and a copy of the proclamation.

HARRY founder Ciat Shabazz said most of the people the organization helps are Vietnam veterans. Her late brother Harry Smith, who died of colon cancer that was undiagnosed and untreated by the VA, was a Vietnam War

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the Legislature tasked with evaluating an institution’s diversity standards.

Opponents point to language in SB 873 calling for “a study of the impact of each university’s name on the institution’s academic strength, enrollment and diversity.”

The bill would effectively legislate a name change for most of the UNC system’s HCBUs unless they can attract a more racially mixed student body,” charged Blue NC, a progressive website.

“GOP members of the legislature aren't looking to improve academics or diversity in the UNC system, nor are they interested in making college more affordable for students.

They view the HCBUs as a political threat – they are institutions that have his-

torically played a large part in civil rights actions, such as the lunch counter sit-ins of the sixties, and where awareness of minority issues is a key part of their contribution today.”

If not closed, opponents of SB 873 see at least the three small black schools being turned into community colleges.

Many UNC System HBCU supporters say there’s no way any of the HBCUs will be able to grow or sustain with a severely reduced tuition base. Without revenue from other reliable sources, like research grants, those schools will find themselves on the constant brink of closing.

Robinson expects the state to make up the shortfall.

“We believe it is essential for the state to provide the affected universities with funding to offset the lost revenue from tuition –

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Brian Wood, assistant director of the Veterans Affairs regional office, gives out commemorative pins to Vietnam veterans.

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era veteran. She said veterans of that era came home to a public that didn’t welcome them.

“They were sent to stand in harm’s way for us and they were held accountable for something that was no fault of theirs,” she said.

Vietnam veteran Milton Wright was drafted into the war. He was in the 101st Airborne and served in the war for a year. He then served as a drill sergeant at Fort Dix for two years

after that.

He said he was thankful to have survived the war, since he knew others who didn’t.

Wright was glad to come home after the war, but knew as well as funding to support the anticipated enrollment growth – to ensure that instruction and student services are not diminished.”

But a letter from the UNC Faculty Assembly to UNC System President Margaret Spellings and several state lawmakers says: “This legislation would essentially convert the minority campuses into inexpensive magnet schools for privileged and racial majority populations, with the net effect of displacing African-American and Native American students, thereby fundamentally altering the traditional mission of the four named minority schools.”

“We need to make sure we write, we call and we email,” Patti Sanders Smith, president of the HBCU Coalition of Pitt County, was quoted by The Daily Reflector, telling

those attending a recent meeting last week.

“We don’t know when this bill is going to pass,” the WSSU alumna added.

You know how [state lawmakers] are; they like to pass stuff in the middle of the night.”

So it was no surprise that opposing groups organized quickly, holding a press conference at the state Legislature and rallying at the Halifax Mall in Raleigh on Wednesday to denounce the measure.

"This bill is classic underdevelopment. Once again the extremists use a false label to cover up the truth. This bill is not about making college more affordable," said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, NC NAACP president.

"Instead it is an attack on HBCUs and minority universities that will drain millions of dollars from them with no replacement revenue. Like the extremists'

he was unwelcome by the public. He changed into civilian clothes at the airport so no one would know he was a soldier and still rarely talks about the war except with other Vietnam veterans.

“I try to put it out of mind, out of sight,” he said.

He said while he appreciates the 50th anniversary honors of recent years, he wishes they’d been done years ago.

He said he continues to have health complications from a knee injury in the war and exposure to Agent Orange. He’s had cancer twice, but currently it’s in remission. He said he’s covered by the VA, but it took two tries to get his claim accepted.

Wright said, however, that overall his service was a good experience, as he got to travel and see the world during R&R. His son is an Air Force veteran who currently works overseas as a military contractor. voucher and voter suppression schemes, this is just another scheme to further the extremist agenda."

Last week, the Senate Legislative Education and Appropriations committees signed off on the proposed bill, but not before certain changes were made, like the removal of the diversity provision that could change an institution’s name.

Apodaca reportedly “promised” during the education committee hearing that the UNC System budget would see an extra $70 million-$80 million to make up for the expected tuition shortfall.

He also stated that, “We have no desire to close any of our universities in our system.”

Robinson said in his statement: “There is no doubt that Senate Bill 873 will have a tremendous impact on our campus. In many ways, this bill is exciting because it opens

the door to a college education for many deserving students.”

Saying that he was getting a lot of concerned calls about the measure, State Sen. Paul Lowe Jr., DWinston-Salem, proposed that the $500 tuition feature of Apodaca’s bill be tried out as a pilot program first, but the Hendersonville Republican refused.

“I have a lot of apprehension about this bill,” Lowe replied. “It has a lot of moving parts that make me uneasy at this point.”

The overall bill, if passed, would guarantee no tuition hike for any student attending a UNC System school if they finish in four years. It would also lower tuition to $2,500 for all outof-state students at the five designated schools.

Chronicle staff contributed to this report.

Pastor Curtis Friday talks about the importance of creating an action plan during the roundtable discussion held at City Hall on Tuesday, May 31.

Friday is pastor of The Love Church.

Torian Little makes a point during the roundtable held at City Hall on Tuesday, May 31. Little said that in order to make a change, the entire city must come together.

Concerned residents listen intensely during a roundtable discussion held at City Hall on Tuesday designed to help plan steps to decrease violence in the area. Council Member James Taylor hosted the roundtable.

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dance that a team of community leaders would collect all ideas presented during the roundtable and that an action plan would follow in the coming weeks.

Marsellis Purvis provided reliable inside scoring and defense for QEA this past season.

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Keith Stagg is a gifted long-distance shooter who excels as a perimeter defender.

The Chronicle apologizes for an error made in The Chronicle on May 26. The article, on page B1, has the headline "QEA basketball seniors headed to the next level.” With the article, the captions for two of the players were incorrect. The correct photos and captions are above.

The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may have resulted from this error. The Editor

“Together we will decide how to move forward in this community,” said Taylor. “We believe that ideas for our action plan should be given to us by the actual community.

“That’s what it’s all about. To build an action plan to decrease violence in our community.”

As dozens of concerned residents took center stage in the council chamber, one point that was mentioned time and time again was the need for more economic development in low poverty areas.

Reginald McCaskill said, “If the young people

and adults had more to do in their communities, they would not have time to commit senseless crimes.

“As a community we need to build infrastructure,” he said.

Lakita Crawford echoed McCaskill’s statements when she took the mic.

“We have to travel everywhere to make our money. We have to travel everywhere to spend our money,” said Crawford.

That is not a coincidence.”

Other ideas that were mentioned a number of times included more youth programs designed specifically for young men of color, educational programs for adults and an improved job market.

While all are good ideas, longtime city native Torian Little said, “The only way we’re going to change anything in this city is if we come together as

one.

“I am adamant about making a change and everyone in this city should be, too,” he said. “We as a whole don't support each other. We have to put all our efforts together.”

Little also noted that members of the WinstonSalem Police Department should try to build a better relationship with those in the community. He said police shouldn't just be in the community when something bad happens.

Police Chief Barry Rountree, who is a member of the team that will create the action plan, said that in

order to make a difference, the WSPD has to have cooperation and information from the community.

Rountree went on to say if nobody is willing to speak up or say anything, the police will continue to get the same results.

“People need to start speaking up,” he continued. “It’s easy to place the blame on me.”

Although a time and date has not been announced, another roundtable discussion is expected to be held to present the action plan to the community.

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Laura Gerald, a pediatrician and former state health director, will become the new president of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in July.

The trust is a statewide foundation that awards millions in grants annually to improve health and quality of life for the financially disadvantaged in North Carolina. In 2015, Trust President Karen McNeil Miller left and Allen Smart, vice president of program services, has been acting as interim president. Gerald said that she was drawn to the Trust partly because of its emphasis on helping rural communities and children.

“The match in my background and passions with the work that Kate B. Reynolds is doing is very compelling,” she said.

Gerald brings many years of experience to the position.

She’s from Lumberton, which is in a rural part of the state.

“I had a very supportive childhood, a very engaged and supportive family and community,” she said.

Her father died when she was young, leaving her mother - who was a teacher - to raise four children. She attended college at

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Harvard University, something she knew was possible because two of her brothers attended Harvard. She earned a degree in biology in 1990 and, along the way, discovered she wanted to be a doctor, so she then Gerald attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

During her pediatric residency, she was surprised to see Lumberton listed as an underserved area without enough doctors.

So she returned to Lumberton in 1998 to join the clinic of her childhood pediatrician, who became her mentor. When he passed away, she took over the administrative duties at the clinic.

“Practicing medicine in Lumberton was a wonderful experience,” she said.

“Every patient was a cousin until genetically proven not to be a cousin.”

In 2002, she received a Master of Public Health from Harvard and became a senior medical consultant for Community Care of North Carolina, a primary care medical home program for Medicaid recipients. She developed statewide initia-

tives dealing with diseases like asthma.

She said it let her have a wider impact than she could by seeing one patient at a time.

“You could be far more impactful by working outside of the walls of the clinic and seeing what you can do to help the community at large,” she said.

In 2010, Gerald became executive director of the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund, which allocated some of the funds from the state’s share of the national tobacco settlement. It awarded $30 million in grants annually to programs that Gerald says have resulted in historically low rates of teen tobacco use in the state.

In 2011, she became senior advisor for Community Care of North Carolina under the Department of Health and Human Services. The next year, she was appointed to be state health director under Governor Beverly Purdue and Health and Human Services Secretary Lanier Cansler. She ran the Public Health Division, with an $800 million budget and 800 employees. She also worked with health directors across the state to improve health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. She said it was challenging work, but that there were improvements in HIV/AIDS prevention and infant mortality during her time as director.

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“When you’re trying to do work that helps the most challenged people, you’re always going to be working in a tough environment, in an uphill battle,” she said.

She resigned from the position in 2013, under the current administration. A copy of her resignation letter obtained by N.C. Policy Watch said she resigned because of significant differences and disagreements over policy and administrative directions in the Health and Human Services Department.

Gerald, a separated mother of two children, currently serves as the market medical director of Evolent Health in Raleigh.

“Dr. Gerald is an outstanding leader who is an expert in health care improvement, as well as a North Carolina native who understands firsthand the challenges facing rural areas,” said Beth Renner, who is senior vice president and national director of Philanthropic Services at Wells Fargo Bank, which is trustee of the foundation. “She has an outstanding statewide and national reputation for integrity and excellence, and we are honored to appoint her as the next president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.”

Street closings to cause traffic slow down, detours SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Utility work and street repairs in the following areas will cause traffic slow down and detours throughout the city:

*Fifth Street, between Cherry and Marshall streets, will be closed from 1 to 9:30 p.m. today, Thursday, June 2, and from 8:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Friday, June 3, to accommodate the North Carolinians for Home Education Annual Conference being held at the Benton Convention Center. Exhibits normally set up in the lower level of the convention center, which is closed for renovations, will be set up in the Embassy Suites lobby. This will result in higher than normal foot traffic between the convention center and the hotel. This block of

or replacing aging water and sewer lines in the neighborhoods in the 21st Street basin. The project area is bordered by Liberty Street and U.S. 52 to the west, 25th Street to the north, 14th Street to the south and Attucks Street and Bowen Boulevard to the east.

Fifth Street will also be closed as needed between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4.

*Portions of Sixth, Liberty and Trade streets will be closed from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, for the monthly Gallery Hop.

*Fourth Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4, between Spring and Marshall streets for the Salute! wine festival. Also closed will be Spruce Street between Holly and Fifth streets, and Poplar Street between Holly and 4½ streets. Detours will be posted.

*Cloister Drive, between Konnoak Drive and Woodvale Avenue, will be closed to through traffic today, June 2, to replace a drain pipe that

passes under the street.

Work is expected to be completed and the street reopened by the afternoon of June 7, weather permitting. A detour will be posted. *New Hope Lane between Cleveland Avenue and North Liberty Street will remain closed to through traffic

through June 3. A detour is posted. *Work will be taking place at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and 23rd Street, and on Gray Avenue on either side of 18th Street, but these areas will not be closed. Traffic may be controlled by a flagger at times. *Utilities is repairing

*The following streets in Ardmore will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 3: Melrose Street will be closed between Westover Drive and Hawthorne Road. Maplewood Avenue will be closed between Melrose and Coventry streets. Hoyt Street will be closed between Ford and Collingwood streets.

Detours will be posted for all street closures. *Utilities is repairing or replacing aging water and sewer lines in the

neighborhoods in an area called Ardmore Basin 1.

The project area is between Westover Drive, Miller and Magnolia streets and Hawthorne Road. It also includes portions of Walker and Jefferson avenues and Hoyt, Collingwood, Ford and Bellview streets.

*North Stratford Road, between Runnymede Road and Reynolda Road, is scheduled to be repaved beginning on Friday, June 3. During these operations, traffic will be controlled by a flagger. Motorists should expect delays or take an alternate route.

Information about the project, including a map of the project area, is posted a t www.Utilities.CityofWS.or g. For more information call CityLink 311.

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WSSU, iFB among possible early voting sites South Ward candidate Carolyn Highsmith was among the candidates appealing to voters in front of the Forsyth County Government Center.

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for the Blind are among those being debated by the Forsyth County Board of elections (Boe) for the general election.

While early voting is currently going on for U.S. house of representatives, N.C. Supreme Court and South Ward City Council, the Boe was already considering sites for early voting for the general election during its Tuesday, May 31 meeting. The Boe needs to submit an early voting plan to the state by July 29, but Boe Director Tim Tsujii said that the sooner the sites are finalized, the more time it gives staff to make arrangements to use them.

Fleming el-amin, the sole Democrat on the threemember board, submitted a plan with 15 sites. among the sites were first-time sites at Winston lake yMCa and industries for the Blind, along with a return to using anderson Center at WSSU as a site. “i’m determined to include them as much as i can this year,” el-amin

Early voting is currently going on at the Forsyth County Government Center.

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said about WSSU. el-amin was outvoted on including the anderson Center and Sunday voting in an early voting plan for the March primary by Chair Ken raymond and Stuart russell. he appealed to the republican-majority N.C. Boe who also voted against his plan, 3-2, along party lines.

The anderson Center was an early voting site from 2000-2012, but that changed when raymond became chair. raymond objected to the site, claiming that when he was a poll worker there in 2010, there was a professor who gave students extra credit for voting, though he was never able to identify the professor. The Forsyth Boe at the time said there was no violation since no one was given anything of value for voting for a specific party or candidate.

When asked after the meeting if he planned to oppose the site again, raymond said that he’s “taking everything under consideration.” el-amin said that he’d be willing to appeal to the state Boe again if anderson was rejected. During the March primary early voting meetings, the Boe received a 500-signature petition from WSSU students and another 500-signature petition from Democracy NC, asking for a site at the historically black university. another site the Boe

has gotten numerous requests for is at iFB, which is located just off North Point Boulevard, and has a large population of blind and visually impaired workers. raymond said he has concerns about that site too, since staff found issues with it involving sufficient parking for voters and finding a place for campaign workers to electioneer.

Fleming said he supported it because iFB has said they’d be willing to have their staff park elsewhere to make room for voter parking. russell indicated that the board was getting no shortage of public suggestions for early voting sites.

During the meeting, annette Scippio said St. Peter’s Church and World outreach Center, an east Winston mega church on old lexington road, would like to be an early voting site. Boe staff prepared a 21-site list for the board to choose from that includes sites like Sims recreation Center in happy hill and hanes hosiery recreation Center. raymond and russell planned to have their own 15-site plans at the board’s next meeting on Monday, June 6. russell said he expected them to agree on most sites, but to have disagreements on a few, like anderson Center, and on Sunday voting, which elamin is once again including in his proposal.

U.S. Supreme Court ‘all-white juries’ decision affects N.C.

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a decisive U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week regarding the unconstitutional elimination of black jurors by Georgia prosecutors from a capital case over 30 years ago has clear implications for numerous cases currently being considered in the North Carolina court system, say legal experts.

By a 7-1 decision (the dissenting vote coming from the high Court’s only black jurist, associate Justice Clarence Thomas), the Supreme Court determined in the case of Timothy Tyrone Foster, a black defendant convicted by an all-white jury of killing a white woman, that prosecutors’ notes confirmed four prospective black jurors were deliberately kept off to ensure a conviction. Subsequent Georgia courts would not rule that this was racially motivated despite the written evidence.

Several recent North Carolina cases have shown similar prosecutors’ notes in capital cases involving black defendants to produce all-white juries, and observers believe the high Court ruling now strengthens arguments for those defendants seeking new trials, if not having their sentences commuted because of proven prosecutorial racial bias. “in North Carolina, there has been a long and sordid history of racial discrimination in the selection of jurors,” says attorney irving Joyner, law professor at North Carolina Central University School

of law in Durham and chairman of the N.C. NaaCP legal redress Committee.

“This discrimination has negatively impacted a large number of africanamerican defendants. The use of this discriminatory practice has been deeply engrained within the prosecutorial culture and has ruled the jury selection process. in the Foster decision, the U.S. Supreme Court loudly proclaimed that this practice violates the constitution and must cease.

The sad thing is that Timothy Tyrone Foster spent 30 years in a Georgia prison before he could establish that this discrimination likely impacted the outcome of his trial.” according to Ken rose, senior attorney at The Center for Death Penalty litigation in Durham, “lawyers who specialize in the death penalty say the ruling will give many death-sentenced men and women new rights to bring forward evidence of racial discrimination in jury selection at their own trials. Such evidence is usually barred if it is not introduced during the initial trial.” attorney rose continued, “The ruling will also compel North Carolina courts to more vigorously enforce laws that prohibit race discrimination in jury selection. The N.C. Supreme Court has heard more than 100 cases where prosecutors were accused of intentionally striking minority jurors, but it has never found a prosecutor’s explanation for striking a black juror to be a cover for race discrimination, despite compelling evidence that the practice of excluding black jurors is prevalent.” in Georgia’s Foster case, prosecutors’ notes showed the letter “B” written next to the four black prospective jurors’ names to See Decision on A5

South Ward Candidate John Larson, (right), and supporter Joshua Canzona were among those appealing to voters during early voting.

During the meeting, Tsujii said 501 votes cast during the current early voting had been approved.

For absentee ballots, 651 had been approved and 44

had been rejected. early voting for the June 7 primary continues at the Forsyth County Government Center,201 N. Chestnut St. today, June 2,

and tomorrow, Friday, June 3, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The final day of early voting before the primary is Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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A divided Forsyth County Board of Commissioners passed a budget with increased educational funding and money for several community organizations on Thursday, May 26.

The $422.8 million budget, which doesn’t raise property taxes, passed 5-2 with County Commissioners Richard Linville and Gloria Whisenhunt being the only “no” votes. The division among commissioners came from a disagreement on if the budget should include discretionary cuts the county manager would make to various departments in order to put more money aside for debt leveling. everette Witherspoon didn’t support the cuts and proposed going with the

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version without discretionary cuts that passed.

“We give some things to the departments but, with the discretionary cuts, it’s like it’s being taken away,” said Witherspoon.

County Commissioner Richard Linville wanted $615,171 in discretionary cuts so that the county could set aside $2.62 million for debt leveling, which is designed to reduce potential tax increases that might be needed for future

ensure that they would be dismissed during uncontested preemptory challenges.

In North Carolina, there has been much worse.

In Cumberland County, prosecutors wrote “blk wino” and “blk high drug neighborhood” next to the names of some prospective jurors in one case.

In a Forsyth County case, all of t h e prospective black jurors were kicked off a jury except one who had indicated he had attended a “multi-racial church” and went to “predominately white schools.”

In fact, ten pardons of innocence were granted by then N.C. Gov. Beverly Perdue in December 2012 in the infamous Wilmington Ten case because, similar to the Georgia injustice, prosecutors’ notes ultimately revealed that several black jurors were purposely kept off the Ten’s 1972 jury.

These and many other examples of North Carolina violations were cited in legal briefs contained in written arguments used in the Foster case.

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bond debt. Whisenhunt supported that idea.

“I wanted as many dollars as possible to apply to our debt leveling plan because these bonds are going to raise our taxes like it has never been raised before in the history of Forsyth County,” she said.

County Commissioner Don Martin disagreed, saying the tax increases wouldn’t be greater than in 2001.

Walter Marshall said he

Both attorneys Rose and Joyner say last week’s High Court decision strengthened the reason why North Carolina once instituted the 2009 Racial Justice Act, a law which ferreted out racial bias during jury selection in capital cases until the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly repealed it in 2013.

“When these practices have been challenged in the North Carolina Supreme Court, our justices have refused to overturn these suspect convictions,” says Prof.

Joyner. “The Foster decision should now encourage attorneys in this state to aggressively challenge prosecutors who discriminate against racial minorities during jury selection and hopefully will result in our courts becoming more respectful of the rights of racial minorities to serve on juries.

Joyner added, “It is also revolting that the only dissenting vote cast in the Foster case belonged to [Justice] Clarence Thomas who felt that this decision will encourage other people who were victims of this type discrimination.

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was comfortable with the $2 million in debt leveling in the budget that passed and in the potential tax increases with the upcoming bonds since any increase will be approved by the tax payers themselves. He said the budget made investments to help education, the disadvantaged, seniors, and community organizations.

The county budget includes $121.4 million for Winston-Salem/Forsyth

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County Schools, a $3.1 million increase from the 2015-2016 budget due to a rise in county revenues from property and sales taxes.

Senior Services received $325,000 with an additional $45,000 for its Meals on Wheels program.

The county’s Department of Social Services got $55.9 million.

The Sheriff’s office received $80,000 in special teams incentive pay. It also got funding for five new non-sworn positions for the new joint city/county forensics services unit, along with one court security officer, one narcotics investigator, an audio visual technician, one school resource officer and two clerical positions to handle the increase in gun permit requests.

The community grants given by the county include $65,000 to support the

National Black Theatre Festival, $20,000 for HARRy Veterans Community outreach Services, $25,000 for the Children’s Law Center, and $26,520 for Northwest Child Development that will allow three children to enroll in Mudpies child care services.

The initiatives for staff in the budget included conducting studies on the potential merger of the Social Services’ In-Home Aide program with a similar Senior Services program, consolidating the Public Health and Social Services departments, and options for the animal shelter and animal control.

With the budget passed, the commissioners will now be focusing on deciding which bonds go on the ballot in November.

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Wallin, Morgan are good choices for the future

Voters are going to the polls now in early voting for June 7 primary candidates. Josh Brannon, Jim Roberts and Charlie Wallin are vying to be the Democrat to represent the newly drawn 5th Congressional District in the United States Congress.

This district now includes the east side of Winston-Salem. The east side was in District 12, and had Alma Adams as its representative.

All men have admirable traits and a strong desire to serve the public. But The Chronicle endorses Charlie Wallin for the 5th Congressional District.

Adams, who replaced Mel Watt as the congressional representative for the area in 2014, has spoiled people who live on the east side of WinstonSalem, so to speak. Adams was very constituent oriented. She communicated with the media constantly about the things she was doing to help us. She opened an office in Winston-Salem and provided help to veterans and others who needed help with federal programs by hiring former state Sen. Earline Parmon of Winston-Salem to be a liaison. (Parmon died in March.) She paid attention to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) such as Winston-Salem State University. She paid attention to us.

Out of the three Democratic candidates, Charlie Wallin seems to understand constituent work.

He has been chairman of the Fifth District

Democrats since 2015 and has been active in the community and in the Democratic Party for the last 16 years. He acknowledged our loss of Adams as a representative in his op-ed piece last week in The Chronicle. He talked about several issues that we are concerned about, such as poverty, the legal system, mental health system and low graduation rates.

These are topics Adams, from Greensboro, would address. Now, she is running for re-election in the new District 12, which does not include any of Forsyth County.

Wallin appears to be the best choice for us, but none of the three Democratic candidates has held office before, and the winner’s most likely opponent in November, Republican incumbent Virginia Foxx, is expected to be a formidable foe. She has endorsed Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president. We will see how her candidacy is affected by that and by her new constituency on the east side of Winston-Salem.

The Chronicle endorses Michael Morgan of Raleigh, who is an African-American superior court judge who is running for the Supreme Court seat. He has served as Superior Court judge for the last 11 years. He was also a district court judge for five years and a state administrative law judge. He’s a lifetime member of the NAACP and was among the first black students to integrate New Bern school system in 1964.

Morgan has this chance to run because of a ruling by the N.C. Supreme Court when incumbent Robert H. “Bob” Edmunds of Greensboro recused himself in ruling on a court case challenging the new N.C. law that allowed retention voting for incumbent Supreme Court judges rather than allowing opponents to run against the judges. The state Supreme Court voted 3-3, a tie, in the matter, so that let the lower court ruling stand. It said the retention election would be unconstitutional.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you, John Larson, for fighting to make every vote count To the Editor:

On June 7 there will be a new South Ward primary for the City Council. The new primary was added to the existing ballot by unanimous vote of both the local and state Boards of Elections because of irregularities in the voting process in the March 15 election. We voters have candidate John Larson to thank for his fight to make every vote count.

This stance is the most recent example of John’s willingness to defend the rights of all residents of the South Ward.

As a member of the City Council, he will continue his constant advocacy for the South Ward as he has done for 37 years as Vice President of Old Salem Restoration. His successful work record and keen business aptitude have already served us well, because he understands the South Ward to be the southern gateway to the city. John is conversant with the policies and procedures of the city government and will be able to champion what is best for the South Ward in terms of zoning, safety, taxes, job growth, and economical development with competence and vision.

J o h n Larson also has an undeniable appreciation for and dedication to the city as a whole and will promote cooperation among all wards for the common good. He wants all citizens of our city to thrive and feel secure.

Strong thriving neighborhoods contribute to a better Winston-Salem, and when the city as a whole succeeds, the entire city reaps the benefits. This is a stance John Larson will embody as a member of the City Council.

I cannot think of a more imaginative, competent, and energetic candidate to represent us. Remember to vote on June 7, and cast your vote for John Larson.

Charles Francis Wilson Winston-Salem

Carolyn Highsmith will strengthen South Ward To the Editor:

Neighborhoods are the lifeblood of a city. Strong neighborhoods need local leaders that can inspire people to unite over mutual interests and concerns. This is what I see in candidate Carolyn Highsmith who is running for South Ward City Council.

Carolyn has successfully led ini-

tiatives to improve the South Ward neighborhoods through community coalitions. Although I live in a neighboring ward, the issues affecting one will affect the other. In fact, that’s how I met Carolyn, through mutual conHighsmith cerns over crime in our neighborhoods.

Her view that sections of Winston-Salem are moving ahead while others are being left behind is a warning to the entire city. Our economic recovery is in a delicate balance. New small businesses, farmer’s markets with local foods, and parks are thriving in the inner city.

Old Salem, a premier historical tourist destination, has become a tremendous educational tool for all citizens of Winston-Salem.

Developments in nearby neighborhoods, universities, and the Research Park have added greatly to the city. No one is begrudging this and how it has contributed to the livability of our city. But if all are not lifted up, then true recovery is uncertain.

Now is the time to pay attention to neighborhoods that seem to be left behind or overrun by corporate America such as the corridor along Peter’s Creek Parkway. Vote for Carolyn Highsmith and help the South Ward strengthen every neighbor for a better Winston-Salem overall!

Sally Hirsh Winston-Salem

Give vote to John Larson for South Ward Council seat To the Editor:

I would like to urge the residents of the South Ward and fellow readers of The Chronicle to vote for John Larson for Winston Salem City Council on June 7.

John Larson has worked with the city, colleges, businesses, churches, state and federal governments on a wide range of issues such as the redevelopment of Highways 52 and Business 40 and the roads and streets that connect to them, the city's Southeast Gateway, the restoration of St. Philips Church and the restoration of Lloyds Presbyterian Church, the Creative Corridors project and tourism in Winston Salem.

My first introduction to John Larson was a letter I found that mentioned he had arranged to have large wooden posts placed in the sidewalk outside Ms. Wilkie's house to protect her home after it had been hit by a car traveling through a fast moving intersection where she lived that was known for car accidents.

My second introduction to John Larson came when we worked to

develop a plan to repair sidewalks, streets, signs, and replant trees that had been damaged or were dying from disease in historic Old Salem.

After that, John seemed to show up wherever there was work to be done.

Whether it was helping an older couple move from one house to another, planning and obtaining permission to establish a community garden for the benefit of Sunnyside Ministries, restoring historic churches, or preserving the Idles Dam facility that led to the electrification of Winston Salem, John Larson seemed to be involved or leading the effort.

John Larson is no stranger to hard work or difficult problems and if elected, will provide a positive and unifying presence on City Council.

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John Hauser Winston Salem

Making a difference by listening, building consensus To the Editor:

I live in the South Ward and know John Larson from my years as the city’s videographer. I first filmed him in the 1980s as he crusaded to protect the urban streams and launched the Big Sweep Waterway cleanup while chairman for Beautification, Keep WinstonSalem Beautiful. Our paths crossed numerous times with his leadership to preserve the two oldest AfricanAmerican churches in WinstonSalem, St. Philips in Old Salem and Lloyd Presbyterian Church. He is well known in City Hall having been involved in everything from zoning cases to highway planning. I saw his efforts in the early 1990s to unite the city across the highways that divide us. He was key in development of the Southeast Gateway Plan designed to connect WSSU across US 52 with UNCSA and Salem College. Twenty-five years later, the continued implementation of that plan can be seen in the new Salem Creek Connector into the city, as well as Creative Corridors’ enhancements to Martin Luther King Boulevard. Larson understands the big picture and that some things take time to fully implement, but that you need a vision. I have seen him work with the city to convert South Marshall Street from a deteriorating commercial area into a strong residential neighborhood that tied West Salem Neighborhood to Old Salem. Larson knows that there is strength in listening and building consensus. Larson is not about showmanship; he just quietly seeks to make a difference. It seems like we all could benefit from such a councilman.

Billy Rich Winston-Salem

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JOBS, JOBS, JOBS

Jim Roberts

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The worst thing to happen to the United States since 9/11 has been the trade agreements that caused the loss of tens of millions of living wage jobs. These treaties were to bring jobs to America, but has decimated manufacturing jobs.

A job is more than a paycheck. A job is DIGNITY and RESPECT. A job

says that you are providing for your family, contributing to our community, our nation and way of life. The loss of jobs has led to a loss of self-esteem, an increase in crime, and the sale and use of drugs. Many are working two jobs while still needing assistance for survival. Others have taken part-time jobs and even those are being targeted by the Republicans as “too highly paid.” On May 25 Republicans introduced Senate Bill 363 in the North Carolina Senate to allow minor league ball parks and others to pay less than the minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.

Some say “those jobs

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CAMPAIGN are never coming back” and that “Americans must retrain for higher skilled jobs so our country can compete at a higher level.”

Others say those unable to find jobs are lazy and “just want to stay home and live off government handouts.”

Those platitudes are being spread in a condonable attempt to justify the greed that generated tens of millions of jobs going overseas. Platitudes will never

find a moral justification for greed.

There was a hardworking American in each and every one of those jobs that left these shores. Those jobs left America because of legislation passed in the United States Congress and Congressional legislation can create their return or block the products manufactured at starvation wages from being sold in the United States. Those that passed that legislation fought for the corporations; its time someone fought for the people.

I will work in Congress to repeal those agreements and develop the market for products made and grown

in the 5th District of North Carolina and increase the number of living wage jobs.

Thank you for your vote.

Jim Roberts is a native of Mount Airy where his family has lived since 1770.

He joined the Army in the early 1960s and retired after 26 years of service.

His last five years of active duty was spent in the Federal Building in Winston-Salem providing job training through the Army and Army Reserve to the men and women of Forsyth and Yadkin counties.

After his Army retire-

ment he started a pest control company in Mount Airy. His company was purchased by a Fortune 500 company. He has written legislation and had it enacted by the North Carolina Legislature. He has served as an official in Mount Airy and North Carolina Jaycees, and Mount Airy Elks Lodge. He is a member of the Mount Airy Rotary Club.

He is married to a retired school teacher originally from Walkertown, has a grown son and daughter and two grandchildren. He is a pilot, a certified scuba diver, a sky diver and a river canoeist.

Internships: A short-term investment with long-term value

John Davenport

Guest Columnist

A recent story caught my eye. It addressed the evolution of career and technical education in the local high schools, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. I am encouraged by this renewed focus on STEM education.

Introducing students to jobs and careers in technical fields while they are still in school can go a long way toward building a talent pipeline that will help meet hard-to-fill local labor market demands.

As the owner of an engineering consulting firm that has been around for 15 years, I know firsthand how difficult it is to find strong candidates with skill and experience. My ability to attract and retain talented employees is critical to my firm’s continued success. That’s why I’m a firm believer in internship programs. I see them as a short-term investment that can provide long-term value not only to my firm, but to the community.

Internships can open doors for students and lead to full-time positions. I know, because that’s how it happened for me.

I was the first person in my family to graduate from college – I was also a firstgeneration high school grad. With my parents’ support, I graduated from East Forsyth High School, received my bachelor’s degree from N.C. State, and went on to earn my master’s from N.C. A&T. My parents didn’t

“That internship was a pivotal experience for me as I was beginning my career, and I pledged to pay it forward.”

know the levers to push to help me achieve my dream of becoming a civil engineer, so I had to figure it out on my own. My quest led me to a wise classmate who was a couple of years ahead of me at State.

This classmate knew of my interest in becoming a civil engineer. He also was aware that during the summers while I was in college, I worked a lot of temporary jobs, such as loading trucks for FedEx Ground and telemarketing.

The summer before my graduation year, he recommended I apply for a sum-

mer internship in WinstonSalem with the N.C. Department of Transportation to gain relevant work experience. I got the internship – and a job offer from the DOT after I graduated.

That internship was a pivotal experience for me as I was beginning my career, and I pledged to pay it forward.

I started my firm’s internship program in 2007, once my company had developed the traction needed to support it. Today, our internship program has grown to where we rou-

tinely hire several high school and college interns a year, budget permitting.

One or two students come from Atkins High School’s pre-engineering program based on faculty recommendations. I also look for one additional intern, a non-traditional student who is not necessarily interested in engineering and who has never had an opportunity to work in a professional environment.

We introduce this intern to basic administrative, operational and support functions within the organization to help them gain valu-

able work experience.

We also hire college interns who are majoring in civil engineering or environmental studies. We utilize them at higher levels with an eye to possibly hiring them on when they graduate. Sometimes our interns discover while working with us that they don’t want to go into civil engineering. Not all of our interns will turn into fulltime employees, and that’s okay. We believe our program helps expand our interns’ networks, gives them experience to put on their resumes, and helps

inform their career direction. We don’t lose anything. In fact, we see internships as a win-win.

The interns learn from us, we learn from them. We benefit from their fresh, innovative ideas and perspectives, and we find out what motivates them, which in turn helps our recruiting efforts.

Developing an internship program takes time and effort. You must be intentional about what you want your interns to do and develop a plan for how you will introduce them to your company’s culture, industry, business, office environment and workflow.

This can be a fruitful opportunity for both you and the interns. You don’t want to lose the opportunity to make the best impression and provide the best learning experience possible. Don’t dismiss the value of good word-ofmouth.

I encourage all employers to consider developing an internship program at whatever scale seems appropriate. In the short term, internships are a costeffective way for you to find future employees, testdrive talent and increase productivity. In the long run, they can not only ensure your organization’s success, but can provide a way for you to give back to the community by helping students learn and building a strong local workforce.

John Davenport is president of an engineering, design, and consulting firm headquartered in Winston-Salem. He wrote this piece at the WinstonSalem Chamber of Commerce’s request.

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schools and white students continued to attend primarily white schools.

During the panel discussion titled “civil rights activism in WinstonSalem: School integration,” retired teacher and educator Daisy chambers said in 1964 when she was called on to integrate the faculty at clemmons elementary School, she didn’t want to go. “to me, clemmons was in another world,” she said. “although i had confidence in my teaching skills, it was somewhere i didn’t want to go.” chambers mentioned although there were parents and students who questioned her ability at first, soon after the color of her skin became an afterthought. She said the school’s principal at the time, Frank Morgan, made the transition easy by welcoming her to the staff during the first staff meeting. chambers said, “he stood up told everyone, ‘integration is here to stay.’

“if you are not for integration, let me know and i will help you find somewhere to go. “i knew i was africanamerican, but i didn’t feel like i stood out and Frank Morgan played a major part in that,” chambers noted.

While chambers’ transition seemed seamless, life in an integrated school system was not as easy for norma corley. in 1958, corley was one of three students assigned to integrate the formerly all-white easton elementary School. corely said although she was taught to treat everyone with dignity and respect, many of her classmates were not taught the same lessons at home. “it was very had at times,” she continued. “everything was so new and we didn’t have a manual, so we had to deal with it the best we could.”

When asked about the relationships she had with other students, corley said although she made friends with some white classmates, outside of school they were not even allowed

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to talk to each other.

“We had the experience of being friends in school, but outside those walls we didn’t know each other,” she said. “that was normal back then.” assistant superintendent for instructional and student services Kenneth Simington, who was a student in the WS/FcS System in the 60s and 70s, was part of the panel as well. While thinking back to his childhood, Simington said he didn’t see many black and white students communicate with each other until he began to play sports.

“When i started to play sports in high school is when i really began to see students begin to interact,” Simington said.

While school integration can be considered a success because it got black and whites students in the classroom together, the benefits and pitfalls are often debated. When asked about the success of desegregation, corley quickly answered, “i don’t believe it works. “the ideal integration to me would be sharing

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Assistant Superintendent for Instructional and Student Services Kenneth Simington makes a point during the forum on school integration last week. He said he didn’t begin to interact with white students until be got more involved in sports. and valuing everything has not been successful. it the law states school syssomeone brings to the has never been success- tems could no longer use table. that’s not what hap- ful.” buses to integrate. pens,” she said. “We still Dr. Simington said like “We have to seek plans have a double standard; others across the country, that seek integration witheverybody knows this. the local school system is out using buses,” he said. “our school system is faced with the challenge of resegregated again, so to integrating schools without “now we have a plan that attracts students to schools me it’s a failure.” chambers echoed using buses because of a across the county and stumandate. dents have the choice to do corley’s statements. federal according to Simington, that.”

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Winston-Salem pools open Special to the chronicle Bolton pool, parkland and Kimberley park pools opened for the Memorial Day weekend May 28-30.

Bolton will open daily for the summer starting Saturday, June 4. Kimberley park, parkland and polo pool will be open the weekend of June 4-5. they along with happy hill, Mineral Springs, reynolds park and Sprague pools will open daily for the summer on June 10. all pools will offer free children’s swimming lessons starting June 13. Signups will be June 11 at 10 a.m. at each pool. additional sessions of children’s swim lessons will start July 5 and July 23. Sign-ups are on July 2 and July 21 at 10 a.m.

Free adult swim lessons start June 18 at all swimming pools. contact the pool you want to attend the week before to preregister.

all pools will offer a Babes in arms program for parents and children 5 and under starting June 18. contact the pool the week before to preregister. n o n swimmers less than 48 inches tall will be required to wear life jackets in the pools. life jackets are not required in the water play areas at Bolton and Kimberley park pools. the city will provide life jackets. patrons may bring their own life jackets if they have a stamp indicating that they are coast Guard approved and pass inspec-

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tion from the lifeguards. children less than 48 inches tall will be asked to take a swim test when they arrive at the pool. if they pass the test, they will receive a green wrist band that allows them to go anywhere in the pool. if they do not pass the test, they will receive a red wrist band and a life jacket. they can go in the shallow end of the pool up to 3.5 feet. the swim test consists of treading water for a minute and swimming 25 yards without touching the bottom. as the staff at a particular pool gets to know the children who attend often, lifeguards may issue green wrist band to children who they know can swim, without administering a swim test. patrons over 48 inches tall will be required to take a swim test if lifeguards observe that they may be poor or nonswimmers. those who do not pass the test

will be issued a life jacket and a yellow wrist band that allows them to go anywhere in the pool except the deep end or the diving boards. any patron who refuses to take a swim test will have to leave the pool grounds.

Swimmers with red or yellow wrist bands who are caught in the wrong section of the pool will be asked to sit out for 15 minutes. if they are caught a second time, they will have to leave the pool. all children attending a pool as a daycare or summer-camp activity will be required to take swim tests and follow the wrist-band policy.

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

Rolonda Watts returns home to promote novel Wilkes

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After years of traveling the globe, actress, producer, and radio and television talk show host Rolonda Watts is returning to the place where it all began.

Right here in WinstonSalem.

A graduate of Salem Academy, a local private school for teenage girls, Watts will hold a book signing for her novel, “Destiny Lingers,” today, June 2, at Barnes & Noble.

“It’s going to feel great to be in my hometown,” she said. “I still have a lot of family and friends there.

It’s going to be very special moment for me.”

During an interview with The Chronicle, Watts noted that she learned a number of valuable lessons as a teenager in the Twin City that helped her become the success she is today. She said a number of teachers, family members, friends, and others encouraged her to follow her dreams.

“I would not be in the position I am today if it weren’t for the support system I had growing up,” said Watts. “The city will always have a special place in my heart.”

After high school, Watts went on to attend Spellman College in Atlanta, Ga. where she was the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In 1981 she earned

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a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. After leaving Columbia, Watts returned to N.C. and began her career as a general assignment reporter at WNBC, where she was nominated for an Emmy.

Her career continued to skyrocket from there.

From 1994 to 1997, she was the host of the international syndicated talk show “Rolonda.” On the show, Watts would help guests with their problems. She also used the show as a platform to help at-risk teens. Today, Watts is an on-camera announcer for Divorce Court.

Although she has had a stellar career in journalism, radio and television, “Destiny Lingers” is Watts’ first novel. When asked why she decided to write a book, Watts said, “This is a life-long dream come true.

“Writing has always been a passion of mine and I always wanted to become an author,” Watts said.

“It feels great to finally accomplish a goal I’ve had since I was a little girl.”

According to Watts, “Destiny Lingers” will keep your eyes glued to the pages and leave you beg-

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ging for more.

The romance novel tells the story of an investigative news reporter in New York City named Destiny who uncovers breaking stories every day, but has yet to uncover the truth of her own life. That all changes when she discovers that her husband is cheating on her with her best friend.

Amid personal tragedy and shocking deceit, Destiny decides to return to her roots in Topsail Island, N.C. It’s there that Destiny finds herself and begins to look toward the future, after she reconnects with a childhood crush she couldn’t be with years before because of racial barriers and segregation.

“Destiny Lingers” received one of the final endorsements form the late Dr. Maya Angelou. Watts said Angelou was mentor and a mother figure to her for over 30 years. She said the endorsement from “Auntie Maya” is one she will cherish for the rest of her life.

“That was just amazing. After reading the novel, she said she was upset that it ended,” Watts laughed.

Watts mentioned she is currently working on a sequel to “Destiny Lingers” and other books as well.

The book signing will be held today, Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble located at 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information on “Destiny Lingers” and a list of other book signing events, visit www.rolonda.com.

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What’s Happenning NOW in City Government

CiityNOW $442 Million Milli Bu B ddgett Proposed for 20166-2017 The city would make significant investments in equipment, facilities WHERE THE MONEY and personnel that have been on hold COMES FROM since the economic recession, and the Charges for services: $144.3 million city it property-tax t t rate t woulld increase Property taxes: $121.2 million 2 cents under the $442 million budget Intergovernmental resources: ources: $54.1 million for 2016-17 that City Manager Lee Sales taxes: $38.9 million Garrity has recommended to Mayor Bond proceeds: $38.7 million Allen Joines and the City Council.

Civil penalties, other: $25.8 million The proposed budget allocates Reserve: $10.1 million $326.5 million for operations, $41.5 Licenses & permits: $7.1 million million for debt service and $74 Investment income: $1.8 million million for capital improvements. The Total: $442.0 million property-tax rate would be 58.5 WHERE THE cents for every $100 of value.

MONEY GOEES The proposed 2-cent increase in the property-tax rate, combined with Healthy environment $181.1 million Safe & secure community unity $100.8 million growth in sales taxes and the tax Debt management $53.9 million base, would allow the city to Service excellence $36.5 million address pent-up needs, Garrity said Quality transportationn $34.6 million in his budget message.

Livable neighborhoods s $18.4 million “The city has reached a critical Economic vitality & diversity $16.7 million point where more investment is Total: $442.0 million needed in our employees, facilities and equipment to maintain our excellent city services, enhance the quality of life in the community munity and position the city to be more competitive in attracting jobs and growing ecoonomically.”

Garrity noted that tax increases in recent years, with the eexception of the bonds passed in 2014, simply made up for revenue lost through actions ons of the General Assembly and did not actually address these needs.

Even with the 2-cent increase, Garrity said, “Based on the curreent tax rates of the other large cities in North Carolina, Winston-Salem’s rate would remain inn the middle of the group.”

The City Council’s Finance Committee will begin reviewing the budget June 7 and will hold a public hearing June 9. The City Council is scheduledd to hold a public hearing and vote on the budget on June 20. By state law, the council must adopt a budget for 2016-2017 by June 30. The budget would take efffect July 1.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET: • Creation of a fourth police patrol district to improve responnse times in the central portion of Winston-Salem.

• Targeted pay raises for police officers with 5 to 15 years of service to address continued attrition of experienced officers.

• $3.54 million in lease payments to replace dozens of agingg police cars, fire trucks, dump trucks, trucks garbage trucks and other public works equipment, as well as computers and other equipment used by city employees, allll of which have been kept in service longer than planned.

• Creation of a four-person drainage crew to work with citizens zens whose property is affected by stormwater runoff.

• Creation of two crews to collect litter along roadsides andd in city parks.

• No increase in most user fees; a 3 percent increase in sew wer rates, a 1.5 percent increase in water fees and a $2.49 increase in the bimonthly hly water and sewer base charge.

• $544,270 $544 270 for downtown improvements, provided by the 9-cent ent levy recommended by the Downtown Winston-Salem Business Improvement Districtt Advisory Committee.

• Second round of public safety supplemental pay increase oon Jan. 1; 3 percent market pay raise for other city employees; increase in city employee minimum wage to $10.40 per hour; new 401(a) supplemental retirement ment plan to improve employee retention; all employees also eligible for merit-baased raises of 1.5 to 3 percent based on performance.

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Greg Brooks of Walkertown will focus on football at the next level. He has signed with Lenoir-Rhyne and will play in the East-West All-Star football game in July.

Photos by Craig T. Greenlee

2 were key in Walkertown’s historic baseball season

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Football players Greg Brooks and Bryce McTeer made an undeniable impact as part of Walkertown’s inspiring run at the Class 1-

A state baseball championship this spring. With both filling major roles, the Wolfpack came within two victories of reaching the state championship series.

Walkertown’s season came to a disappointing

halt with consecutive onerun losses to No. 1-seeded Cherryville in a best-twoout-of-three West Regional series last week.

For Brooks, a designated hitter, it was most likely his last baseball game. The

6-2, 290-pound senior is an offensive lineman who has signed with Lenoir-Rhyne.

Next month, he’ll play in the annual East-West AllStar football game.

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Chronicle’s religion reporter adds sports editor role

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Caesar: ‘I feel like I’m well prepared for everything’ See Key on B2

McTeer

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BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Christina Caesar’s true value as a basketball player cannot be fully measured by points, rebounds and steals.

The soon-to-be Winston-Salem Prep graduate provided moxie and tenacity on a highly skilled squad that won back-to-back Class 1-A state championships.

Caesar, a 5-6 senior swing player, is ready to move into the next stage of her career as a student-athlete.

She recently signed with Cape Fear Community College and has no doubts that she’s more than ready to deal with new challenges.

“The high level of competition in practice plus the conditioning we had to go through made things real tough,” said Caesar. “And coach (Eugene Love) was hard on us. He pushed all of us to be the best we could be. So, as I get ready for junior college, I feel like I’m well prepared for everything.”

In her final high school season, Caesar didn’t post eyepopping numbers. But that was all by design because of Prep’s personnel. Aside from leading scorers, Jada Craig (11.9 points per game) and Mychala Wolfe (10.2 points per game), the rest of the team averaged anywhere in the neighborhood of seven to nine points a game. Caesar averaged 6.8 points, 4 rebounds and 2.5 steals this past season.

“Christina is one of those players whose contributions don’t always show up on the stat sheet,” said Love.

“Because of her instincts and exceptional lateral movement, she always drew the toughest defensive assignment.

Not only that, but she’s very good at taking charge.

“Over the last couple of seasons, she really picked up her scoring. As a senior, she was one of our better 3-point shooters.”

Although Caesar was never cast in the role of being the team’s go-to scorer, she was always able to produce some offensive fireworks when needed. Such was the case in the West Regional final two months ago against rival Atkins.

In the first half, Craig, the starting point guard, encountered foul difficulty and had to sit on the bench for long stretches of time. Caesar wasted no time taking charge and asserting her will at the offensive end of the floor. She finished with a game-high 16 points, which propelled the Phoenix to a 56-44 victory and a second straight

Teaching and winning See Caesar on B2

Christina Caesar (in white) excelled as a tenacious one-on-one defender for the Phoenix.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

Lady Warcats host youth camp before 82-44 blowout victory

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Fresh off the team’s first win on an international stage, the Winston-Salem Lady Warcats returned home last weekend to host its first ever FUNdamentals camp at Piedmont International University.

For more than three hours, local youth had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals ofbasketball from Lady Warcats’ players, coaches and other staff members.

Along with learning the ins and outs of the game of

basketball, campers were also treated to lunch and free admission into the Warcats’ game following the camp.

Although they used a lot of energy during the camp, the Lady Warcats still had enough in the tank to dust off the visiting Carolina Mpact 82-44.

The Lady Warcats were led by Chevena Pickard and Adrienne Terrell who both scored 20 points. Ayshia McNeil contributed 12 points to the Lady Cats blow-out victory as well. Jackie Lyles, Solvang Slay, and Nicole Geter also had stellar games.

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McTeer, an outfielder and right-handed relief pitcher, hasn’t decided where he will play or which sport he will play. At 6-0, 255 pounds, McTeer is just as menacing on the mound as he is at middle linebacker on the gridiron.

At this juncture, he hasn’t decided between Littlejohn Academy (NC), WinstonSalem State and N.C. A&T. There’s a possibility that he may wind up being a twosport athlete in college.

“We’re going to miss them both,” said coach Bobby Smith, whose team finished up at 24-5. “Greg was a team captain and excellent leader in the dugout. All the kids look up to him. Even though he signed a football scholarship, he didn’t back off from baseball. He worked as hard as he’s ever worked during his time here.

“Bryce has good speed and great hands. He is the definition of a closer because he throws pitches that make you swing and miss. As a hitter, he really clicked this season.”

Brooks, a right-handed hitter who has power to all fields, had a stellar season with a .330 batting average, 24 RBIs and one home run.

What he’ll remember about the spring of 2016 is how the Wolfpack overcame a

poor start to post the best record in school history.

“I’m proud of the way we turned things around after losing three straight games early in the season,” he said. “That was very impressive for this team.

As for my personal accomplishments, I give all the credit to God. He has blessed me with so much.”

As a pitcher, McTeer, who routinely throws fast balls in the 90 to 91 mph range, has mellowed with maturity. This season, he posted a 4-0 record with a 1.87 ERA. In 12 appearances (33.2 innings pitched), he recorded 36 strikeouts.

“Once I got my (throwing) mechanics right, I was able to throw harder and with more control,” said McTeer, who relies on his curve, slider and split-fingered change-up to keep batters off balance. “The main thing for me was keeping my composure and realizing that I didn’t have to try to strike out every batter. I had to learn to trust our defense to give me the backing that every pitcher needs.”

At the plate, McTeer finished the season with a .400 batting average with 14 RBIs. “Bryce led the team in two-out RBIs,” said Smith. “We had to move him up and down in the lineup this season because opponents started trying to pitch around

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Walkertown relief pitcher and outfielder Bryce McTeer finished up his senior season with a 1.87 ERA. At the plate, he hit .400 and had 14 runs batted in.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

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As a senior, Christina Caesar emerged as one of Winston-Salem Prep's better 3-point shooters.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

Caesar

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appearance in the state final.

“When Jada picked up those fouls and had to sit on the bench, we really needed to get some offense going,” said Caesar. “Somebody had to step up.”

Caesar, who has a 3.5 grade-point average, had a joyous ending to her high school career. But a year earlier, there was concern because of a torn ACL she suffered in the first half of the 2015 state championship game.

Caesar was forced to watch the second half of the game from the sidelines.

It was during the off-season when Caesar started gaining confidence that she could play basketball beyond high school. “Once I saw that I could make a comeback, I felt a lot better about being able to play at the college level,” she said. “Coming back from that injury was hard. At times, I wanted to give up. That’s one of the reasons why it felt so great to win the state championship this year.”

Love believes that the best is yet to come for Caesar, who wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist. In his mind, her desire to excel and her ever-improving offensive game bodes well for Caesar emerging as a factor at shooting guard and/or small forward in college. “I see her doing very well as a utility player,” said Love. “She’s quick enough to play on the perimeter and strong enough to go inside and score and grab rebounds.”

Going forward, I will be bringing you sports coverage on the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Junior Varsity and Middle School sports.

I am originally from the Washington, D.C., area, and I initially attended St. Augustine's University in Raleigh.

While attending St. Augustine's, I was a National Champion track and field athlete, competing in the in the 4x400 meter relay under legendary Head Coach George “Pup” Williams.

I later transferred to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and obtained my bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. I have made Greensboro my home for the past 15 years.

My goal is to provide the readers of The Chronicle with quality sports and religion articles.

While I look forward to highlighting the talent of the JV and Middle School athletes in the area, our sports section, called SportsWeek, will offer other sports coverage, also, such as some AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) coverage.

I welcome story ideas, so do not hesitate to contact me: *By phone, 336-7228624, ext. 107

*By email, sports@wschronicle.com *By the Contact Us form at www.wschronicle.com.

Thank you for your past support and I look forward to working with you in the future.

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Next week the Lady Warcats will host the Charlotte Invasion at Piedmont International

University located on S. Broad Street. Tip-off is scheduled for 12 noon.

For more information on the Lady Warcats, visit the team’s official website: www.ladywarcats.com.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

Members of the Winston-Salem Lady Warcats pose with campers following the FUNdamentals Youth Camp held last Saturday, May 28, at Piedmont International University.

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For Parkland’s Dean, the summer is his only off season

Parkland's Kyndel Dean (5) didn't join the track team until the spring, but ended up being a key contributor in the long sprints (200 and 400) plus the 4x200 and 4x400 relays.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Kyndel Dean of Parkland fully embraces his ability to multi-task as a three-sport athlete. Whether it’s winter, spring or fall, he’s always working on his craft for that particular season.

It’s fair to say that Dean, a 6-2, 170pound junior, has excelled to the extent where he’s viewed as a college prospect in football, basketball and track. At this juncture, though, it seems more likely that he’ll pursue football and possibly track at the (NCAA) Division I level.

“Of the three sports, football is my favorite,” said Dean, who has a 3.0 gradepoint average. “But if an opportunity came up for me to do both (football and track) in college, I would do it.”

Given Dean’s athletic gifts (speed, sure hands, quickness and leaping ability), it’s hardly surprising that he’s an all-purpose threat on the gridiron. He’s tough to handle as a wide receiver who runs 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash and has the speed and agility to make tacklers miss.

Dean, who transferred from Carver after his sophomore year, also has gamebreaking talents as a running back and kick return specialist. At times, the Mustangs will insert him at quarterback in Wildcat

formations.

Defensively, his ability to cover oneon-one is sure to get him some serious looks from major college scouts. For now, he has offers from East Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee State, UNC Charlotte and Elon.

“I’ve coached high school football for 21 seasons, and Kyndel is the most talented player I’ve seen,” said Martin Samek, head football coach at Parkland. “He can score from anywhere on the field, can make all the catches, and he routinely beats double coverage. Not only is he football savvy, but he’s very coachable.

“The major colleges like him as a defensive back because of his size, speed and ball skills. I’m confident that he’ll attract interest from schools in the ACC and East Carolina. If there’s a better pure athlete in Forsyth County, I want to meet him.”

On a basketball court, Dean is fearless at the shooting guard position. His exceptional lateral quickness and sense of anticipation make him a superior defender.

Offensively, he’s at his best when using his quickness to blow past defenders and get to the rim or pull-up for mid-range jumpers. Dean is known for his competitiveness and has a reputation for never backing down from a challenge.

Perhaps Dean’s most impressive athletic achievements came during the outdoor track season. Since he plays football and basketball, he didn’t join the team until right after basketball season. That’s significant in a sport where pre-season conditioning is so crucial to becoming a state-championship-caliber runner.

As a result, Dean, who ran the 200 and 400-meter dashes, plus the 4x200 and 4x400 relays, did not run cross country, nor did he run indoor track. In spite of that, he showed tremendous improvement with a little less than three months of track training.

In the closing weeks of the season, the Mustangs’ best long sprinter Lorenzo Graise was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. With Graise out of commission, Dean assumed the role as Parkland’s best at the 200 and 400.

Dean shaved three seconds off his personal best time in the 400 (49.01 seconds), while finishing fifth the Class 4-A state championships two weeks ago. At that same meet, he placed eighth in the 200 (22.12) and ran legs on the state runner-up 4x200 and the 4x400, that finished fifth.

“There’s no question that Kyndel loves running,” said Antwan Hughes, the Parkland track coach. “To come in like he

3 Storm players sign to play for the University of Northwestern Ohio Sadeeq Bello, Daniel Page and Corbin Pierce to remain teammates SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

THOMASVILLE - A trio of Davidson County Community College basketball players will remain teammates next season as members of the University of Northwestern Ohio basketball squad. Sadeeq Bello, Daniel Page and Corbin Pierce signed Letters of Intent to play for the UNOH Racers during a ceremony Friday afternoon in Brinkley Gym. “I expect Sadeeq, Daniel and Corbin to do great things at the University of Northwestern Ohio,” Storm Head Coach Matt Ridge says of the three players who helped lead DCCC to a trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III tournament during the 2015-2016 season.

Bello, the Storm’s starting point guard, was named to the All-Region X Team during his sophomore season in which he averaged 13.1 points per game. His 7 assists per game ranked sixth best in the nation for Division III players. He finished the season with 246 assists and only 84 turnovers.

“Without question,

Sadeeq was the engine that made us go this past season,” Ridge says. “His speed makes him a difficult match-up for opponents to defend.”

Bello, a Greensboro resident, graduated from Westchester Country Day School. He was named to the All-Academic Team for Region X and received his associate in arts degree from DCCC this spring.

“I’ve been blessed playing under great coaches and with really good players at DCCC. We accomplished a lot this year,” Bello says. “I just want to thank God, my family and Coach Adams for the opportunity to further my basketball career for these next two years.”

Page, a sophomore center, was one of three Storm captains during the past season and averaged 3.2 rebounds per game. The Sneads Ferry resident and graduate of Dixon High School in Holly Ridge was also named to the AllAcademic Team. He is a 2016 spring graduate, receiving the associate in arts degree.

“Daniel has been an incredible teammate for the past two years and is a great example of what we expect out of our student athletes,” Ridge says.

“It’s been a great experience,” says Page. “Coach Ridge really pushed us hard and it actually paid off because we made it to nationals this year.”

Pierce, the starting power forward for the past two seasons, averaged 14.1

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did, when he did, with no kind of endurance base and still finish fifth at the 4-A state meet was remarkable. His work ethic is amazing.”

Darrell Elliott, who coaches Parkland’s quarter-milers, admits that he was surprised by Dean’s rapid progress over such a short period of time. “If he concentrated on track, he’d run (the 400) in the low 47s at least. I have no doubts that he’ll get his share of Division I track offers. Kyndel wants to be good and he has a winner’s mentality. Whatever the sport, he has that mindset to give all that he has to give.”

When Dean reported for track try-outs in March, he understood the degree of difficulty he faced to make his mark in the 200 and 400 sprints. Parkland’s track program has a well-known reputation for its demanding work-outs that pushes athletes to their personal limits. As things turned out, it was the kind of environment in which Dean flourishes.

“Track was a lot of fun because the practices were very competitive,” said Dean. “Everybody really pushed me and it helped a lot. Because of that, I got faster because I do not like to lose. Running helps a lot with football, not only with my speed and balance, but also with stride length and how quickly I’m able to accelerate.”

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(Top left) Matt Ridge, DCCC head coach and Chris Adams, UNOH head coach and athletic director, (bottom and top, left to right) Sadeeq Bello with his mother, Bummy Bello; Daniel Page with his mother and sister, Paulanne Cagle Page and Lani Page; Corbin Pierce with his parents, Camille and Kelley Pierce.

(Top right) Ken Mcham, DCCC assistant coach Association of recruit in North Carolina. points and 5.2 rebounds as almost every game. a sophomore. The Reagan “I have enjoyed my Intercollegiate Athletics as He’s one of the premier High School graduate also time here at Davidson, and members of the Wolverine- junior college coaches in earned All-Academic team I’m eager to continue my Hoosier Athletic the state.” honors and was named college career at the next Conference.

Five DCCC basketball First Team All-Region. level,” says Pierce, who They’re not only good players from the 2015“Corbin’s ability to will major in business players, they are the kind 2016 Region X and District make threes at 6 feet, 6 administration at UNOH. of people we like to have in H championship teams inches really helped us University of our program,” says Adams. have now signed to play for stretch the floor,” Ridge Northwestern Ohio head “We’re elated to have three four-year colleges next says. “He made 44 three- coach and athletic director Davidson County year. Tre Williams will suit pointers for us this season Chris Adams attended the Community College play- up for Claflin University while shooting 37 percent signing event. UNOH, ers on our team. I’ve been a while Isiah Gill will play from the three-point line. located in Lima, Ohio, big fan of Coach Ridge for Bluefield College.

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Christina Banks earns Gold Award Christina Banks, member of Girl Scout Troop #41199 of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Greensboro, earned the Gold Award and was honored at a ceremony held at Greensboro College on May 15.

She built Walkertown High School’s first ticket booth that is mobile and can be moved to their many athletic fields. Christina is Banks the daughter of Rev. Gary and Phyllis S. Banks of Winston-Salem and granddaughter of Gloria Jeralds and Richard Sheff Sr.

Forsyth County volunteers receive Girl Scout awards Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) at a special recognition ceremony honored adult volunteers “who serve as positive role models every day for our Girl Scouts,” said CEO Lane Cook.

Angela McCann, Kernersville, is recognized as going above and beyond her duties as a volunteer to receive the Appreciation Award, which recognizes a registered adult Girl Scout who has delivered outstanding service and contributes to the achievement of the council’s goals in at least one service area.

McCann is the leader of two Girl Scout troops.

She also helps on the service unit level, promoting the fall product/magazine program, coordinating Girl Scout Sunday activities at her church, growing attendance at service unit meetings through an incentives program and helping with recruitment rallies and service projects in her region.

Paula Kennedy, Tobaccoville, received the Honor Award, which recognizes a registered adult Girl Scout who has delivered outstanding service and contributes to the achievement of the council’s goals to two or more geographic areas.

Kennedy, who leads 50 girls in her Girl Scout troop, is always looking to recruit new girls to the program. She has even recruited several men this year to serve as volunteers. She also plays the role of event planner for her service unit, coordinating the father/daughter dance and service unit adult recognition celebration.

For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.

Mildred R. Griffin celebrated 81st Birthday Mildred Roseboro Griffin, a consummate volunteer who participates in numerous programs and activities at the local, state and national levels, celebrated her 81st birthday on May 13. She was honored with a “Surprise Party” Saturday, May 14, by a host of her nieces and nephews at her home. The celebration continued Saturday afternoon at Stratford Station Grill by her children Charlene, James, Fernandez ”Bumpy” and Mark.

Also in attendance were her grandchildren Darren, Jamita, Griffin India and Marquisia, great granddaughter Kamoria and Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Sharon Jobe and Mr. “Bo” and Diane Davis.

Mrs. Griffin is very active in various community and civil programs, including senior transportation for the Shepherd Center; Winston-Salem State University National Alumni; WSSU Brown Alumni Chapter; Rho Zeta Pi Beta Sorority; Gamma Phi Delta Sorority; Phi Delta Kappa Sorority; James H. Young Order of Eastern Star #592; North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE); North Carolina Retired School Personnel; NEA; National Association of University Women and NAACP. Mrs. Griffin is a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves in many leadership capacities.

Land Trust Day is June 4 at Mast Store The Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day with the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) on Saturday, June 4. Recognized for 14 years at Mast Store, Land Trust Day is a friend-raising event encouraging new memberships in local land trusts, as well as an educational opportunity to learn how these groups are preserving our land heritage.

Representatives from Piedmont Land Conservancy will be at the Mast Store in Winston-Salem on Saturday, June 4, to share with guests the activities they are undertaking to conserve the open spaces, clean water, and farmland in the region. The Mast General Store will donate 20 percent of sales on that Saturday to Piedmont Land Conservancy. Visit the website – www.piedmontland.org - for more information on current projects and membership in the organization. To learn more about Mast Store's other land trust partners, go to MastStore.com.

Novant Health leader Lawrence Nycum appointed to medical institute Gov. Pat McCrory and Speaker of the House Tim Moore recently announced that Dr. Lawrence Nycum, Novant Health senior vice president of medical affairs, will serve on the board of directors for North Carolina Institute of Medicine. Nycum’s term on the board will begin immediately and will expire Jan. 1, 2020. Prior to becoming senior vice president of medical affairs, Dr. Nycum attended medical school at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed an internship in surgery and a residency in OB-GYN in Philadelphia, followed by fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, and the National Cancer Institute. He then served in the U.S. Air Force with the 60th Surgical Operations Squadron. Following his time in the Air Force, Nycum joined a multispecialty oncology practice in Winston-Salem. Since that time, Nycum has served in a myriad of leadership roles including president/chief of staff of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and medical director of Novant Health Oncology Specialists.

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Accepting applications now Juneteenth Festival’s call for artists and vendors Triad Cultural Arts is seeking performers, choirs, dance teams, spoken word artists, craftsmen, artists, authors and vendors for the annual Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, which will include Biotech Place and Bailey Park in Winston-Salem.

Interested persons should apply online www.triadculture.org or call 336-757-8556.

Deadline extended to June 6 Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries Winston-Salem Writers has extended the deadline and will be accepting entries for the 2016 Flying South competition through June 6.

There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South and will receive $500 each. The WinstonSalem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. Entries are accepted for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and all entries will be considered for publication. For details on submitting, go to www.wswriters.org.

Today, June 2 – Community Open House Place Matters, a United Way endeavor, will hold a Community Open House on Thursday, June 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (drop in), with remarks at 6 p.m. The event will be at the Salvation Army International Boys and Girls Club, 2850 New Walkertown Road. RSVP to events@uwforsyth.org or 336-7219338.

Today, June 2-30 - CPR Classes Winston-Salem firefighters will offer “hands-only” CPR training to the public through city recreation centers during June. “Hands only” CPR uses only chest compressions. The classes last about an hour. Interested citizens should sign up at a participating recreation center. Space is limited.

For more information, call CityLink 311.

Classes are scheduled at: *June 2, 10 a.m., Little Creek Community Center *June 7, 10 a.m., Sedge Garden Community Center *June 7, 11 a.m., Georgia Taylor Community Center *June 23, noon, Sedge Garden Community Center *June 25, 10 a.m., 14th Street Community Center *June 25, 10 a.m., Polo Park Community Center *June 28, 10 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center *June 30, 11 a.m., Little Creek Community Center

Today, June 2 – TV talk show host and journalist Rolonda Watts book signing Rolonda Watts, a native of Winston-Salem who is known as a television talk show host and journalist, will hold a discussion, reading and signing of her new book today, Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1925 Hampton Inn Court. She has written her first novel, titled “Destiny Lingers,” which is about a heartbroken journalist who embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

June 3-4 – Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods is looking for dancers, singers, comedians, rappers, and the most unique of entertainers.

Auditions for the Winston’s Got Talent Show will be held Friday, June 3 from 69 p.m. Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, 502 N. Broad St. Performers should be prepared with their own music accompaniment. Group size should consist of less than five members and because of sound restriction, bands will not be considered for auditions. The stage dimensions are 12 x 18 and acts are limited to that space.

There will be first, second, and third prize winners for this event. There will be cash prizes and consultations from professionals in the talent industry and other winnings. Winston’s Got Talent Show is scheduled for June 24 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Wake Forest Bio Tech Place in downtown Winston Salem. Tickets are $10 and will available at

the door or by calling 336-602-2519 or at nbncommunity.org.

June 3 – Art exhibit opening New Winston Museum, 713 S. Marshall St., on June 3 will hold the opening of “The Birth of the Cool,” a photography project by local artist, Owens Daniels. The exhibit will run from June 3-July 2. “The Birth of the Cool” is a traveling photography exhibition which commemorates the rich legacy of some of the most iconic jazz and blues artistic musicians in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

Programming for the exhibit will include free Friday night musical performances from several artists featured in the exhibit. Additional parking is available in the Old Salem Visitors Center lot. Wine will be provided by Carolina's Vineyards and Hops. After the opening, guests are welcome to visit Carolina Vineyards and Hops for an after party. Admission is free and donations are gladly accepted. Visit the website at www.newwinston.org or call 336-724-2842 for more information.

June 3 - Annual Barrier Awareness Day One of the goals of WinstonSalem Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities is to raise awareness about the challenges people with disabilities face and to encourage interdependence between persons with disabilities and persons without disabilities. Barrier Awareness Day will be held on Friday, June 3, at Senior Services located at 2895 Shorefair Drive starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. For the Challenge event, participants will be divided into small groups, escorted by a person with a disability. The groups will venture into Winston-Salem while taking turns simulating several types of disabilities. There will be a Sensitivity Training session from 11 a.m. to noon. Following the Sensitivity Training, participants will continue to experience the world of people with disabilities during lunch. After eating will come a time of interaction and sharing. A variety of disability related agencies will be represented with resource tables and a wealth of information to share. A donation of $12 is requested to offset the cost of the day’s events, including a continental breakfast and lunch. RSVP by email

wsmcpd@gmail.com or call (336) 245-5678.

June 3 - Movie Night in the Village Bring your family and join your neighbors and friends for a movie under the stars. Activities at the Jerry Long YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, begin at 7 p.m. and movies will begin at sunset. Come early to enjoy the playgrounds and fields and enjoy a night off from cooking with Boone Doggies, Chic-Fil-A and Kona Ice. Don't forget blanket and chairs. For more information, call the Village of Clemmons at 336-766-7511.

June 3 - An Evening of Southern Food The 5th annual Evening of Southern Food will be held on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown Winston-Salem. This event is held in conjunction with Salute! NC Wine Festival in downtown WinstonSalem, which will be held on Saturday, June 4. An Evening of Southern Food features live chef demonstrations and guests will enjoy wine and beer tasting as well as small bites. Chef Francine Bryson is the featured chef and Rien Fertel is the featured journalist and author. Bryson and Fertel will be available immediately after the event for book signings and books will be made available for purchase by Bookmarks. Tickets are $35 per person in advance and may be purchased online. Tickets are $45 at the door. Parking is available in the Milton Rhodes Center parking lot directly across Spruce St. from the building. More information is available at www.eveningofsouthernfood.com.

June 4 – National Diabetes Walk Sethos Court #105 sponsoring National Diabetes Walk, Stomp Out Diabetes, Saturday, June 4, Winston Lake Golf Course. Walk Registration: 8:45 am at the Clubhouse. Walk Time: 9 a.m. Walk: Donations Accepted. For Walk information, contact Lisa W. Smith at 336-830- 2042.

June 4 – Class of 1968 from Anderson High School planning session

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The Gordon and Copey Hanes Print Collection The Diggs Gallery and Salem Academy & College reunite works donated to each university by Gordon and Copey Hanes for the first time.

Opening Reception

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 5:30PM-7:30PM THE DIGGS GALLERY ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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Romare BEARDEN Elizabeth CATLETT Pablo PICASSO Robert RAUSCHENBERG Salvator ROSA DIGGS GALLERY J 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive J Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Phone: 336-750-2458 J www.wssu.edu/diggs - diggsinfo@wssu.edu

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Today, June 2 - 5 Quarterly district meeting The north Carolina area of the northwestern District of the holiness Church of God inc., quarterly meeting will convene at mount Zion holiness Church in mocksville through Sunday, June 5. The host pastor is Bishop James ijames, with overseer eugene Kirby, Jr. presiding. The week’s agenda with pastors, ministers, officiants, and churches includes: Ruling elder Wardlow Frazier of mount Calvary holiness Church, today, Thursday, June 2; overseer eugene Kirby of Bethlehem holiness Church, Friday; and Bishop James ijames of mount Zion holiness Church, Sunday. a Bible discussion and business meeting will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, June 4, at Bethlehem holiness Church. Weeknight services starts at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday service begins at 4 p.m. overseer Kirby, along with the north Carolina area of the northwestern District officials would love to see all members and friends in attendance.

June 4-5 Church anniversary messiah Community Christian Church, 2651 Belews Creek Road, invites you to celebrate its eighth church anniversary. on Saturday, June 4 from 1-3 p.m., there will be activities at the church for adults and children as well as food and music and a song festival from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, Rev. Sekinah hamlin will be the guest preacher at 11 a.m., and dinner will be served immediately after service. For more information, contact Katherine Wilson at 336-3913476.

June 4 Domestic violence seminar high horizons academies for leadership and Community Development, a subsidiary of Praise assembly Church ministries, incorporated, presents its first initiative, "love Shouldn’t hurt," a domestic violence seminar. This project is sponsored in collaboration with Family Services of Forsyth County who is providing important information and resources for the seminar. The seminar will be held on Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at Praise assembly Church ministries, 3254 Kernersville Road. For more information call 336-723-1020 or visit www.pacmchurch.org. This event is free and open to the public.

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Pastor retires from Zion memorial Baptist SPeCial To The ChRoniCle

on may 1, The Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones retired as pastor of Zion memorial Baptist Church. he had been pastor since 1981.

Rev. Dr. Serenus Churn Sr., Pastor of mt. Zion Baptist Church, delivered the address at a banquet sponsored by Zion memorial, on Saturday, april 23. on Sunday, april 24, the morning message was delivered by the Rev. Dr. J. D. Ballard, Pastor emeritus of United metropolitan missionary Baptist Church.

Jones was joined by family and friends from numerous states across the United States, including n.C., S.C., Tennessee, Georgia, marylandd, mississippi and illinois, just to name a few.

Jones is the author of several articles published in the Baptist informer, a publication of the General Baptist State Convention of n.C. he is also the author of “Why We Do What We Do: Christian Worship in

the africana m e r i c a n Tradition,” published in 2006, and co-author of a second book with his wife, Dr. althea TaylorJones, published in 2015, both published by R. Dr. Jones h.

Boyd Publishing Corporation, nashville, Tenn. They have been married since 1967. She is a retired professor of gerontology.

Since retiring, Dr. Joseph Jones has spent some quality time with his wife, reposing and reflecting. They are contemplating future publications.

Their latest publication is “Goose Sense.” “The book contains informative practical advice, such as teaching children solid values that will serve as a stable foundation for living out their lives, resolving conflicts

amiably, and accepting people for who they are and celebrating diversity,” the Joneses say. “This leads to human growth and enlargement of our world view. learning how to save for a ‘rainy day’ as well as for retirement is an aspect of financial planning that make this book a necessary read.”

“Goose Sense” also emphasizes the development of coping strategies for dealing with life challenges, the need to be thankful for blessings, and how to deal with grief and difficult situations.

“This book will inspire readers to consider the practical things of life from a Christian perspective as a foundation for living life,” the Joneses say.

To purchase an autographed copy of the book, contact Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones or Dr. althea Taylor-Jones by telephone, at 336- 996-3866 or by email, at revdrjj@embarqmail.com or dratj@embarqmail.com.

Church’s single’s ministry preaches abstinence until marriage

June 5 Annual Flower Communion The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear a talk by the Rev. lisa Schwartz and observe its annual Flower Communion at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 5.

For more information, visit www.uufws.org.

June 5 Outdoor worship service an outdoor worship service will be held on Sunday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at 125 n. Graham avenue (between First and Third Streets). a cookout will be held on the lawn after services. This is a t-shirt-andjeans event, so dress casually. There will be a drawing every hour for free gifts. Transportation is available by calling 336-986-1305. Rev. Dr. lamonte Williams, senior pastor.

June 12 Annual Musical Celebration St. Stephen's episcopal Church Choir, 810 n highland ave., will celebrate its annual musical Celebration on June 12 at 4 p.m. The theme is “Praising God's Goodness.” all are welcome to this free celebration; however, an offering will be taken. a reception will follow. The Rev. Dr. hector K. Sintim is Priest in Charge.

June 18 Annual Motorcycle Ride fundraiser First Christian Church's homeless ministry, 1130 n. main St., Kernersville, will hold its second annual motorcycle Ride fundraiser on Saturday, June 18, to help the homeless of the Triad. Rain date is June 25.

Registration is $25 plus $5 per rider and begins at 8:30 a.m. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served before the ride and hot dogs and chips at the end. Pre-register at thorntds@wfu.edu.

June 19 – 22 Vacation Bible School First Christian Church, 1130 n. main Street, Kernersville, will host Cave Quest Vacation Bible School June 19 - 22 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. for young children, three years old through rising first grade. at Cave Quest, kids will explore the mysterious world of underground caves and what it means to follow Jesus through dark times.

Register now at http://www.fccministries.com/#/events/vbs-2016.

Contact lynn miller at (336) 996-7388 or lynnm@fccministries.com.

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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 336-744-3012.

Noonday Express new liberty Baptist ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host noon-Day express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. a lunch will be offered. The public is cordially See Rel. Cal. on B6

Single parent ministry leader Sebrina Jordan moderates a game of "Singo," a variation on the classic game Bingo, during the church fellowship.

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Being single and a Christian in today's society can be somewhat difficult.

With the sexually suggestive images plastered across television and movies and a culture of sexual freedom, abstaining from intercourse may be an arduous task for some.

The R.i.C.h. CDC and the holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center held its Singles & Single Parent Fellowship on Saturday, may 28. The ministry has been around for over 20 years and was created to allow singles in the church to congregate as they navigate their path though the single life.

“We want people to know its oK to live a single life that includes abstinence,” said ministry

Mother and daughter Andrea, left, and Nya Hymes, right, congregate at Holy Trinity's Singles Fellowship.

leader aquilla miller. “We just believe what the Bible says about no sex before marriage, and if you are going to do what the Bible says, you have to stand according to the Word. it’s

good for the body and a good representation of Christ.” miller’s father, Pastor Richard C. miller Sr., is lead pastor of holy Trinity. according to ministry

leader Sebrina Jordan, events like this are important because there are many members of the church and the community that need support and feel

The Day of the lord

Lesson Scripture: Zephaniah 1: 4-6, 14-16, 2:3 By the end of this lesson, we will *learn that on the day of the lord, God will punish those who have not repented *Recognize the relationship between righteous living and one’s responsibility to maintain “the good” found in God’s created order *Repent and reaffirm our faithfulness to God

Background: Judah and Jerusalem are both filled with idolatry. God informs in the beginning of the chapter that he will “utterly sweep away” everything from the face of the earth, the wicked or disobedient and those who cause others to stumble in particular. Zephaniah is meant to be read and reread to get the full meaning or understanding of what is actually being said. God is big on

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ethics and ethics are behind God’s reasoning for the coming judgment and ultimate destruction.

God’s people are no Elder longer God’s people as he intended, but are idol Richard Wayne worshipers.

Wood Lesson: God speaks thru Zephaniah and addresses all who will be Sunday held accountable for their School Lesson perverse behavior. There is no doubt who is being called out because they are categorized according to their transgression or state of being. i count eight distinctions of which judgment is intended (Zephaniah 1:4-6). instructions are given to be silent (Zephaniah 1:7). God says this is not a time for you to speak, but pay attention to what he has to say in response to what you have already done. Just watch in silence how

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Singles ministry participants enjoy a version of Bingo during fellowship. Members from left to right include Aquilla Miller, Mary Vannoy, Jackie Alexander, Nya Hymes, Andrea Hymes and Sebrina Jordan.

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like it’s not available. She stated that they want to keep people encouraged and let them know that they are not alone while dealing with the stresses of the single life.

Each year the ministry has a different theme or outing, from movie nights to scavenger hunts. Saturday’s gathering was a potluck dinner in which each person was to bring a food item that best represents them.

Doughnuts, a salad and smoothies were some of the items served.

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He handles things. He has a sacrifice and a punishment all planned. There will be noise enough … a cry, a wail and a loud crash (Zephaniah 1:10).

No hiding in the darkness, God will search with His own lamp that will reveal all.

The great day of the Lord when hearing it at first we might conjure a vision of great celebration, joy and happiness; however, this great day is anything but. The day will be bitter, full of wrath, destruction, darkness and unhappy noises. God says “I will bring such distress upon people that they shall walk like the blind” (Zeph 1:17). I’m reminded of Noah and the flood when the day of the Lord was

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invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

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 Winston Salem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Continue to keep these men in prayer as we attempt to bring the lost to Christ. Pastor Paul W. Hart.

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.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., 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

Jackie Alexander brought “Nutty Bars” because she said it was a reminder for her to not go to bars and clubs and to stay true to her responsibilities with the church ministry.

A game of “Singo,” which is a singles-themed version of the classic Bingo game, was played following the meal.

“I feel like it’s important because it keeps us uplifted with everything that we do,” said Nya Hymes. Hymes was the youngest member in attendance and felt as though it was good for the youth to be involved with ministries such as this to keep them from

negative influences.

Jordan stated they want to reach out to the community and have the participation of a lot people.

“With the society as it is today, many believe it’s impossible to live a life of abstinence before marriage,” Jordan said. “We have people here in our church who have testimonies of celibacy, those who have been married and are transitioning into the single life, and those who have never been married and are virgins to attest that God will keep you. It is possible, and you can do what the world says is impossible if you have strong faith.”

also forewarned, but in Noah’s case there was a time given to repent. The people were not hastened. Here, Zephaniah says the day is “hastening fast” (vs. 14). And God said to Noah, “Not water, but fire next time.” Is this in fact that time “… in the fire of His passion the whole earth shall be consumed (vs. 18)? Is there a glimmer of light for anyone? Yes! Zephaniah admonishes, “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do His commands … perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the Lord’s wrath (Zephaniah 2:3). Revealed here also in this verse is that the day of the Lord is actually “The Day of the Lord’s Wrath.”

For Your Consideration: Why is it important for believers to center their lives on God? In what ways can

believers pursue righteousness?

Compare the people of Noah’s time and Zephaniah’s time and today.

What are the similarities?

Life’s Application: Wickedness of rulers and inhabitants was the cause of the impending judgment for Judah and Jerusalem. We are faced today with that same scenario. But if we who are called by His name will humble ourselves and pray, God promises us not a day of wrath, but of healing for the land. We have got to be faithfully dependent on God and confident in our belief that real peace of mind and protection comes from Him. Zephaniah’s prophecy was not just for his time, but world events, headlines and social media attest to God’s word then being a glimpse into now and our need for a Zephaniah.

are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336744-3012.

Community Clothes Closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 10 a.m. the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office. Special for the month of February is footwear. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at 336-923-5881 or 410245-3306. Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center Singles Ministry leader Aquilla Miller describes why she chose to bring smoothies to ministry meeting Saturday, May 28.

HAUSER Pastor Emeritus Sarah Coleman Rowdy Hauser of Revelations of Faith Church ascended to heaven on May 2, 2016. She was born on June 9, 1943 to the late Elder James Aaron Coleman & Evangelist Annie Coleman Carthron. She was educated in the Forsyth C o u n t y S c h o o l System and attended Vintage Bible College. She worked for Forsyth County Family Planning for almost 30 years and worked in the Media Center at WSSU. She married Elder George Hauser, Jr. From that union she inherited 5 children, Rev Deborah(David)HauserOdom, Janice Faust, an adopted daughter, Bernice (William) Brooks, Raymond Jones, Gregory Hauser, George (Sharon) Hauser, III. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Louise Garlington, two daughters. Maria Rowdy Earl and Sabrina Rowdy Belcher, ex-husband

Daniel Rowdy from that union 6 children were born and second husband Elder George Hauser, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories Sharon (Stanley) Carroll, Rev James (Andrea) Rowdy Jr., Melvin (Priscilla) Rowdy; Darryl Rowdy, a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Son-inlaw, Bishop Dwight Earl, sisters, Juanita (Jesse) Michael; Ruby (Jeff) Barr; Pastor E s s i e McCullough; Barbara Barr; Geneva (Rev. William) Payne; brothers: Aaron Coleman; David (Juanita) Coleman; Bishop Daniel (Rose) Coleman; Michael (Sharon) Coleman; Benjamin (Sylvia) Coleman and Alvester T o n e y ( Vo n c i l l i a ) Coleman; a host of other relatives and special friends. Services were held on May 6 @ New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Bishop as Eulogist. Douthit Funeral Services in charge.

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Hundreds honor veterans at Carolina Field of Honor Hundreds gather at the Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country on Monday, May 30.

The Carolina Field of Honor is the largest memorial honoring veterans on the east coast outside of Washington, D.C.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Overcast skies and the threat of rain didn’t stop hundreds from coming together Monday morning, May 30, to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country.

During the Memorial Day service held at the Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville, people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds stood side by side, as one of North Carolina’s newest cabinet members, Major General Cornell Wilson, led the festivities that included color guards, special music, a wreath laying, and other patriotic activities.

Prior to his appointment as Secretary of the N.C. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs last October, Gen. Wilson served as military advisor for the governor.

He also chairs the governor’s working group on veterans, service members, and their families to ensure their needs are met through coordination with the Veterans Administration, state agencies and various other veterans’ organizations.

As he stood in front of the second largest memorial honoring veterans on the east coast, Gen. Wilson thanked our nation’s heroes and their families for their courage and valor.

“This Carolina Field of Honor is a fitting place to pay tribute to all the members of the United States Armed

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During a memorial service held at the Carolina Field of Honor on Monday, Major General Cornell Wilson said a nation reveals itself by the men and women it honors and remembers.

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Forces who died in service for our country,” said Wilson.

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men and women it produces, but also by the men and women it honors and remembers.”

Following the ceremony, dozens stood around admiring the memorial where over 150,000 veterans and their families find solace. Army veteran and Winston-Salem native Jimmy Boyd said while serving his country, he learned that freedom is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“When you visit some of these third world countries, you learn to respect the grounds we are standing on,” he continued. “That’s why it is important that we recognize these fallen veterans for the sacrifices they made to make this country safe and free.”

As people walked by and thanked him for his service, Korean War veteran from High Point Jerry Lakin said it was gratifying to see so many people come out and celebrate the nation’s fallen warriors. Lakin, a former Marine, noted although many of those he fought beside have passed away, he appreciates other veterans and their families’ paying attention and coming together to give thanks.

“Some veterans lead very lonely lives,” he said.

“These types of events are very special to me because it lets me and other veterans know that what we did was not in vain.

“Most of all, I appreciate the people who are here. It really means a lot.”

Celebrating past, present and future

On Monday, May 30, old and new members of the Slater Community came together to celebrate the history of the community that was established for African-Americans in 1954. Today many of the original homeowners in the area still reside in the East Winston neighborhood.

Slater Park community rallies to celebrate history and look toward the future

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Monday, residents of the Slater Park Community came together to celebrate the past, present, and future of the neighborhood that has stood strong for more than

60 years.

While enjoying food fresh off the grill, residents who currently live in the neighborhood and others who have since moved away discussed the history of the neighborhood, what has changed over the years, and what needs to be done to ensure it continues to prosper.

Coordinator for the event Rayvon Mitchell said the Slater Park Community has a rich tradition of working together to improve the quality of life for those who reside in the East Winston neighbor-

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hood.

“This community has always been about lending a helping hand to your neighbor and working together,” he said. “That’s what this event is about here today, honoring our past and looking towards the future.”

Established in 1954, a number of well-known people throughout the city once called Slater Park home, including Judge Denise Hartsfield, Mayor Pro Temper Vivian Burke, and president of the local NAACP branch Isaac “Ike” Howard.

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The Class of 1968 from Anderson High School will be hosting a picnic and planning session for its 50th Class Reunion in June of 2018. Calling all graduates of the Class of 1968 to come and join in the planning at Reynolds Park – Shelter No. 1 on Saturday, June 4 from 1-6 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship. Class members only for this occasion. For more information or to RSVP, contact Laura Allen – 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore – 336-771-4905.

June 4 – Children’s Tumor Foundation walk and fun run On June 4 a group of local volunteers from the Children’s Tumor Foundation will lead a Walk and Kid Fun Run to raise awareness and money to fund research into neurofibromatosis (NF). NF is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and affects one in every 3,000 people. Currently there is no cure or effective treatment. The Walk and Run will be held at 702 W. Mountain St., Kernersville, with check in at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 10 a.m. For additional information and registration, visit www.nfwalk.org/kernersville. For more information, visit www.ctf.org.

June 4 – Ribbon cutting celebration Southside United Health Center will hold a ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of their new clinic, as well as celebrate the launch of their new name, logo and website, on June 4, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The celebration will include refreshments, free health screenings, a clinic tour and entertainment for a DJ. The new clinic is located at 1430 Felicity Lane in the SECU Commons.

June 4 - Domestic Violence Seminar High Horizons Academies for Leadership and Community Development, a subsidiary of Praise Assembly Church Ministries, Incorporated, presents its first initiative, "Love Shouldn’t Hurt," a domestic violence seminar. This project is sponsored in collaboration with Family Services of Forsyth County who is providing important information and resources for the seminar. The seminar will be held on Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at Praise Assembly Church Ministries, 3254 Kernersville Road. For more information call 336-723-1020 or visit www.pacmchurch.org. This event is free and open to the public.

June 6 – Cottage Parent’s Job Fair The Children’s Home will hold a Cottage Parents Job Fair, an opportunity for qualified applicants to learn more about The Children’s Home, what is involved in being a cottage parent, and to sit for an interview, on Monday, June 6, from 3 – 7 p.m. at The Children’s Home, 1001 Reynolda Road. Bring a resume and come ready to interview.

June 7 – Forsyth County Genealogical Society The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, June 7, at Forsyth County Public LibraryReynolda Manor Branch, 2839 Fairlawn Dr.. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. Join us for an interesting evening as Molly Grogan Rawls, the photograph collection librarian at the Forsyth County Public Library, will present her newest Images of America book, “Winston-Salem’s Historic Salem Cemetery.” Salem Cemetery is the privately owned cemetery adjacent to the

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Salem “God’s Acre,” and since its 1857 incorporation it has become the final resting place for many of the builders and shapers of Winston-Salem. Free and open to the public.

June 9 - Auditions for The Colored Museum The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) will hold auditions by appointment only for the national staged reading of “The Colored Museum” by George C. Wolfe, directed by Hilda Willis. “The Colored Museum” is a series of 11 "exhibits" or sketches that explores and satires prominent themes and identities of African-American culture. Auditions will be Thursday, June 9, from 6-10 p.m. in the NCBRC office, 610 Coliseum Drive, Suite 1. The Staged Reading will be held on June 20, at 8 p.m. at the Arts Council Black Box Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. All artists are required to prepare a monologue from “The Colored Museum.”

Singers should be prepared to sing if necessary. Bring two headshots and two copies of a resume stapled to the audition. Call 336-723-2266 to schedule an appointment.

June 10 – Opening reception The Diggs Gallery invites the public on Friday, June 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., for the opening reception for “A Legacy Reunited: The Gordon and Copey Hanes Print Collection” featuring works by Salvator Rosa, Rembrandt van Rijn, Romare Bearden, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, and many more. The collection will be on view through Sept. 19. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund. Gallery hours: Tuesday- Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Diggs Gallery is located at 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. June 11 – Second Sundays on 4th The Second Sunday on 4th, a free event that is held the second Sunday of each month through October, will be held on June 11 from 3-6 p.m. on Fourth Street between Marshall and Cherry Streets. This free family-friendly event will include two bands, a Kid’s Zone with bounce houses, games and activities. For more information, visit www.sso4.com.

June 12 – Atkins High School Class sponsors concert Members of the Atkins High School Class of 1971 will sponsor a gospel concert on Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 700 Highland Ave. Featured musicians will be Eddie Bines Jr., and the Clyburn Family of Red Bank Baptist Church.

The concert is the first of several events the Atkins Class of 1971 will host in honor of its 45th year reunion.

Eddie Bines is a native of Winston-Salem and a member of the Atkins High School Class of 1971. He currently serves as musical director for the Big 4 Choir. The Clyburn Family members are Rev. James Clyburn Jr. and his sister, Janet C. Campbell and her son, Duone Campbell II. Mrs. Campbell is director/organist of choirs at Red Bank Baptist Church During the program the Atkins Class of 1971 will honor members of Atkins classes of 1969, 1970, the 1972 Honorary Class, and the Simon G. Atkins Alumni Association along with several former teachers. The Class of 1971 is the last graduating class of Atkins High School. The concert is free, and the public is invited.

June 18 – Twilight Senior Prom Audretta Hall is hosting a senior prom on June 18, 2 – 6 p.m., at Reflectionz Eventz Center, 206 S. Westgate Dr.,

Greensboro, in honor of her mom, who never got a chance to go to her Senior Prom back in 1956. Sixty years later, June 18, , she is hosting a prom and inviting senior communities to attend. Tickets are $25 a person and include oldies music, food and fun! Contact Kimberly Bone Mark at 336-707-1318 for tickets and more information.

June 18 – Black & White dinner/dance The Big Four Alumni Association of Forsyth County will host a Black & White Dinner/Dance at the Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Ave on Saturday, June 18, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Join your friends for a fabulous night of fellowship with music provided by DJ King Fish. Dress attire is semiformal. Come out to meet your old school friends, classmates, new acquaintances, and renew your commitment to the ideals of our beloved Big Four historical high schools. Donations are $25. For tickets and other information, contact Linda Rogers 336-331-3261, or Robert Noble 336-764-0980.

June 20 - 1Voice / 1Play / 1Day The NC Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) will join Project1VOICE with over 30 black theatres, museums and diverse institutions throughout the world in a staged reading of “The Colored Museum” by George C. Wolf. The reading will take place at the Arts Council Theatre on Monday, June 20, at 8 p.m. in the Black Box. Admission is “Pay what you can” and limited seating is available. Call 336-723-2266 to RSVP.

June 23-26 – Shopping Trip to New York City The Big 4 Alumni Paisley is planning a shopping trip to New York, from June 23 - June 26. Cost: $350 per person; includes lodging, transportation and tour of New York City. $200 non-refundable deposit due now, $150 final payment due June 1. Please contact Sheryl Philson 336-724-6864 or Robert Noble 336-797-7816 for more details.

June 25 – Winston’s Got Talent The first Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods’ Winston’s Got Talent show will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 8-10 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St. For more information, call Beth Warfford at 336-6022519.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1019.

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Minority and Women’s Owned Businesses, in the building trades are cordially invited to submit bids on the following project: Metal Storage Building Construction City of Winston-Salem, NC Bid Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 12 noon

Plans and Specifications are available by emailing request to pat@jgcoram.com

Plan and Specs are also available: • City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Monday through Friday, (336) 7272983; • Labella Associates, 615 St. George Square Court, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 • ISqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive Suite 502, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, (800) 364-2059.

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JIMMY R LYNCH & SONS, INC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTOR, IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR M/WBE PARTICIPATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:

Project Name: Stewart Mill Lift Station & Rock Creek Lift Station Improvements, Contract # 2010-130

Bid Date & Time: Thursday, June 16, 2016 @ 3:00 PM

Please provide your proposal by: June 15, 2016

Work includes the following trades: The Stewart Mill Road Lift Station consist of, but is not limited to: Construction of a new 10 MGD quadraplex wastewater lift station, which will consist of a cast-inplace concrete structure, submersible sewage handling pumps, electrical and control gear, an electrical/control building and miscellaneous equipment, piping, and valves, Asphalt Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Concrete, Demolition, Drainage Structures, Dumpsters, Earthwork, Erosion Control, Fencing, Hauling, Landscaping, Masonry, Painting-Structural Steel, Pipe Suppliers, Plumbing, Seeding & Mulching, Signage, Tree Removal and Utilities.

The Rock Creek Lift Station work includes, but is not limited to: Upgrades to an existing duplex wastewater lift station to increase it to a 4.3 MGD station, including new dry-pit wastewater pumps, motors, piping replacement, electrical and an engine-driven bypass pump, Asphalt Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Concrete, Demolition, Drainage Structures, Dumpsters, Earthwork, Erosion Control, Fencing, Hauling, Landscaping, Masonry, Painting-Structural Steel, Pipe Suppliers, Plumbing, Seeding & Mulching, Signage, Tree Removal and Utilities.

Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents. Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. Acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver License or DMV-issued identification card (expired up to four years), US Passport or Passport card (unexpired), Military ID card or Veterans Affairs ID card (unexpired, if there is an expiration date), and certain tribal enrollment cards.

Voters who are unable to obtain one of these forms of identification may still vote if the inability to obtain such identification is due to a reasonable impediment such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing an alternate form of identification, or the last four digits of their Social Security Number and their date of birth. Alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification described in the last sentence. Photo identification for voting is available from the DMV at no cost. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo identification or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, please contact the State Board of Elections outreach team toll-free at 1-866522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov.

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. The One-stop early voting schedule and absentee ballot request forms may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or on our web site, www.fcvotes.com. Canvass Day will be held in the Forsyth County Board of Elections office Tuesday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. Early voting will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Absentee voting by mail is available. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on an Absentee Request form (available on the State Board of Elections website, at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office, and where early voting is offered), and must be received in the Forsyth County Board of Elections office or any early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31.

All voters who voted by mail for the March 15, 2016 Primary will receive an absentee ballot in the mail. Absentee voting requires completing an application on the return envelope that must be witnessed by two qualified persons or a notary public.

Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Forsyth County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day (ballots received by mail after this time will be timely if received within three business days and postmarked as of Election Day). Voters requiring assistance voting a mail-in absentee ballot may receive assistance from a qualified person of their choice. If the voter lives in a facility such as a nursing home, and the voter’s near relative or legal guardian is not available, the voter or the facility can arrange to have the Forsyth County Board of Elections schedule a visit by a Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT) to provide assistance and serve as witnesses.

All persons who are registered to vote with the Forsyth County Board of Elections may vote in this primary. Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot. Affiliated voters may vote a nonpartisan ballot if the party of their affiliation does not have any contests scheduled for this primary. Persons who are not already registered to vote in the county must register by Friday, May 13 to be eligible to vote in this primary. Voters who are not registered in the county by that deadline may register and vote during early voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish to change party affiliation, which have changed name, or address must do so by the registration deadline. Voters who fail to timely make a change in name or address in the county must update the information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot.

Voters voting in person are entitled to assistance by an election official, or if assistance is needed due to disability or illiteracy, by a qualified person of their choice. Registration and voting sites are accessible to all voters. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter voting sites.

Persons with questions about registration, polling places, early voting, absentee ballots, a Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT) visit to a facility or other election matters may call the Forsyth County Board of Elections Office at 336.703.2800.

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Winston-Salem – South Ward will have a new election as ordered by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. This contest is open to all Democratic and Unaffiliated voters that live within the South Ward.

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

ZEDEKIAH KY’MANI CONRAD DOB: 01-30-08

TO: Zedekiah Conrad, father of the juveniles

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

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

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

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

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

This the 26th day of May, 2016

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Harry Glenn Davis, Sr. (15 E 415), also known as H. Glenn Davis and Glenn Davis, deceased November 24, 2015, 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 August 21, 2016 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 19th day of May 2016.

Geraldine F. Davis, Executor for Harry Glenn Davis, Sr., deceased 1739 Greymar Drive Walkertown, NC 27051

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All persons, firms and corporations having claims against EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, Edna Cheek, Edna Alewine, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to a DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 22ND day of JULY, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar or their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executor named above.

This the 14th day of April, 2016.

DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27104.

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More than 100 members of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Greek-Letter Organizations were decked out their respective organization colors for the National PanHellenic Council 86th Anniversary on Sunday, May 15.

The observance began with worship service at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1317 North Cherry St., where Rev. Dr. Lester Boyd is the Pastor. An Awards Program for Outstanding Community Service followed in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

During the program, the audience participated in a Litany of Remembrance and Rededication reading

during which members pledged devotion to the community and swore an oath of allegiance to the principles of service, education, community and uplift.

Reginald D. McCaskill is the Council president.

During his address, he stated, “We are all sisters and brothers but with different colors.”

The different organizations of the council selected members to be honored for their community service contributions. The 2016 awardees were Alvin Howard, Carolyn Parker, Dr. Mesia Steed, Moses Lucas, Carlisa Galloway, Sonja Samuels, Cornelius Flood, Telena Weeks, Willie Conner and the Nu Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. An upcoming event of

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Members of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Greek-Letter Organizations wore their respective organization colors for the National Pan-Hellenic Council 86th Anniversary on Sunday, May 15 held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

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the local National PanHellenic Council chapter includes the awarding of academic scholarships on Friday, May 27, at the WinstonSalem Prep Academy Awards Day Program. The chapter also awarded academic scholarships during the West Forsyth High School Awards Day Program on Wednesday,

May 25 and helped with a Habitat for Humanity Build on Saturday, May 21.

The National PanHellenic Council is a collaborative organization of nine historically AfricanAmerican, international Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities. The NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10,

1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C. The NPHC was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.

The theme for the council is “One NPHC: Ensuring Excellence of Our Members and Community through Education, Collaboration

and Advocacy.”

The NPHC Founders Day Committee consisted of members Magalie Yacinthe, Shamale Wiggins, Norman Sanders, Ray Robinson, Iman Moore, Neisha Daniels, Clevell Roseboro, Emory Jones and Reginald McCaskill.

zations - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - participated in the day-long event on Wednesday, May 18, that calls attention to the

group’s advocacy, public policy and service missions.

More than 500 members participated in an opening session at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh, followed by a panel dialogue featuring N.C. House of Representative Minority Leader Larry Hall and Andrea Harris, executive director of North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development,

among other panelists.

The Sixth District is comprised of all graduate and undergraduate chapters in North and South Carolina.

Worldwide, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has over 700 chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, Kuwait and the United Kingdom. There are many notable Omega Men recognized as leaders in a myriad

of fields including arts and sciences, academia, professional sports, business, civil rights, education, military, and government at the local, national and international levels.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was founded in 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and is the oldest black Greek letter fraternity founded at a historically black college or university.

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RALEIGH —Members of the nation’s nine black Greek lettered sororities and fraternities gathered to discuss issues and legislative priorities and policy with members of the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory.

The focus of the day, “A Call to A.C.T.I.O.N. (Advocate, Communicate, Train, Influence, Organize and Network),” included

discussions focused on voter education, voter suppression and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Topics related to HBCUs in North Carolina include the N.C. Guaranteed Admissions Program, or NCGAP, and the newly introduced the Access to Affordable College Education Act, Senate Bill 873.

National and regional leaders of the nine organi-

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WSSU CHEER EXPLOSION WSSU Head Cheerleading Coach Eboni Graham welcomes all young ladies 4-17 years of age to the campus of Winston-Salem State University for the WSSU Cheer Explosion Camp June 13-17, at the Donald J. Reaves Center. The five-day camp will take place from 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m., featuring members of the Powerhouse of Red and White and newly hired WSSU alum Coach Graham.

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WSSU YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WSSU INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL DAY CAMPS The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball will host it’s annual individual youth day camps on June 27-29. WSSU welcomes 2nd-5th graders during the morning session (8 a.m. - 12 p.m) and 6th-8th graders during the afternoon session (12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.). The camps welcome girls and boys.

WSSU Football Youth Camp July 11-14, 2016 J 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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