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Community meeting turns heated Marva Reid is president of the East/Northeast Neighborhood Association.

Residents of Salvation Army homeless shelter discuss frustration with opponents

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Officials of The Salvation Army and residents from its Center of Hope homeless shelter attended a monthly meeting of the East/Northeast Neighborhood Association to discuss the nonprofit’s plans to temporarily move its homeless shelter to 939 Cleveland Ave. if it can get the property

Roshena Blake, a law school graduate, is a resident of The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope.

Lucy Paynter is the board chairwoman of The Salvation Army.

Photos by Erin Mizelle for the Winston-Salem Chronicle

“We don’t want crime on top of crime.”

–Marva Reid, president of the East/Northeast Neighborhood Association

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The nonprofit would like to purchase the daycare building that is there from Greater Cleveland Christian Church and turn it into an estimated 90-bed facility to house homeless families made up of most-

ly single women and children.

Tensions were high at the meeting.

Officers from the Winston-Salem Police Department were there to make sure the meeting went over without any issues.

Marva Reid, president of the

East/Northeast Neighborhood Association, expressed her displeasure with the possibility of a homeless shelter being built in her community.

Reid went on to say that The Salvation Army does not respect the members of the community, and moving the shelter would add more crime to an area that is already known to have one of the highest crime rates in the city.

“We don’t want crime on top of crime,” Reid said. “They seem to be just recycling people. I see people who have been in shelters for six to seven years. You must

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Barber revs up N.C. NAACP crowd in Winston-Salem at event honoring women

BY DONNA ROGERS THE CHRONICLE

U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and the mother of U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch were honored with the 2015 Legacy Award.

The award came from the North Carolina conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Women in NAACP. The group held its Brunch/Gala and its 60th Woman-Mother of the Year Coronation in Winston-Salem on Saturday, May 30.

However, amid the finery and even evening gowns, amid the food and fellowship was the battle cry to prepare for July 13 in Winston-Salem.

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the N.C. NAACP, appeared at the event, held at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. Its banquet room was full of people.

At Barber’s salute of “Forward together,” the crowd responded, “not one step back!” Barber also is leader of the Forward Together Moral Movement.

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The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the N.C. NAACP, speaks to the audience at the Women in NAACP event in Winston-Salem on Saturday, May 30.

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Ike Howard elected president of local NAACP chapter

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

After months of uncertainty, the winners of the elections held by the Winston-Salem Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) are in.

On Tuesday, May 26, members of the organization – those who would have been able to vote on the date of the

Howard

originally scheduled election on Nov. 19, 2014 – submitted their votes to elect a new president and other members of the board.

The results were posted on the door of the NAACP Enrichment Center, 4130 Oak Ridge Road.

Isaac “Ike” Howard was elected president for the second time. Howard won

the election in January, but results were overturned after discrepancies in the voting procedure.

In an interview on Monday, June 1, Howard said he looks forward to getting to work, helping the community.

“During our first meeting, all the members of the executive committee will be in attendance to answer all questions,” Howard said. “I’m ready to get to work.”

Members of the executive committee are: James Shaw,

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Forsyth County’s youth detention center to close

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Within the next few months, Forsyth County’s juvenile detention center will be closing and young detainees will start being housed in other counties.

The Forsyth County Services Youth Center located on Sturmer

Park Circle, just off University Parkway, is scheduled to close in the first quarter of the fiscal year, sometime before October. Juveniles who have been accused of a criminal offense or are adjudicated pending court action will then be sent to other counties. The State decides were to send juveniles and has indicated Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center will be the top preference for

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Erica Alexander danced to Kirk Franklin’s “Don’t Cry” in the talent showcase.

India Johnson, Mariah Rowdy, Makaiala Sitton and Lyric King also performed in the talent showcase. Lyric King was the only junior in the competition. She will be a senior at Atkins High School in the fall.

A formal dance to Yolanda Adam’s “And Still I Rise” featured escorts with tuxedos with red accessories, and contestants in white gowns.

Each contestant received a five-piece Samsonite Luggage set, a

gift bag and a professional portrait in their white ballroom gowns. Monetary scholarships will be sent to the college or university of their acceptance in the fall from monies raised from the scholarship fundraiser.

Delta officials say RISE was a special event in the lives of 26 deserving young people in our community.

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Erica Fields, a senior at Robert B. Glen High School, was crowned Miss Jabberwock 2015 at the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.’s Jabberwock Cotillion.

The RISE event was held at the McNeil Ballroom on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, with more than 300 parents, relatives, Deltas and friends in attendance.

With decorations of wire dolls dressed in a variety of white gowns, red and white roses, and portraits of each contestant, 13 high school girls and their escorts culminated the evening with the crowning of Miss Jabberwock and her court. Erica Fields will attend UNC-Greensboro in the fall, and plans to major

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Caroline Elizabeth Leftwich was first runnerup to Miss Jabberwock 2015. She is a senior at Regan High School and will attend the University of Alabama in the fall.

Aysha’ Williams Polite was the second runner-up to Miss Jabberwock 2015.

She is a senior at East Forsyth High School and

will attend UNC-Charlotte in the fall.

The contestants were featured in a dance choreographed by Courtney Omega Taylor-Porter, owner of Positive Image Performing Arts LLC dance studio. The song used was a remix of Beyonce Knoll’s “Flawless and Ego. “ The escorts were fea-

tured in a choreographed dance arranged by Taylor, to the hit Boyz to Men. Contestants Fields, and

Elizabeth Newton is the president of the WinstonSalem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Judge Denise Hartsfield is the 2015 Jabberwock chairwoman.

DCCC joins NSF grant initiative to increase number of minorities seeking degrees in STEM areas SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

THOMASVILLE – Davidson County Community College (DCCC), along with Central Piedmont and Guilford Technical community colleges, are recipients of a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop programs designed to boost the number of underrepresented minority students pursuing four-year degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject areas.

CPCC leads the project for the North Carolina STEM Alliance.

Strategies to create stronger pipelines in high schools to earlier identify students interested in STEM majors and careers are in development by the three community colleges.

The goal of the grant initiative is to increase by 50 percent the number of underrepresented minority students earning bachelor’s degrees through both transferable STEM-related community college programs and entry into STEM majors at four-year colleges and universities.

The grant period runs through January 2018.

“This is a great opportunity for minority students at DCCC who are interested in the STEM areas,” says Jennifer Comer, instructional liaison faculty at DCCC and co-principal investigator for the initiative.

“The initiative involves all aspects of the

campus community working toward the common goal of increasing the number of underrepresented minority students enrolling in STEM curriculum areas.

In addition, we’ll work closely with outside agencies to offer ways for minority students to explore STEM careers and allow them to have opportunities to grow as they continue their educational journeys at baccalaureate granting institutions and enter these fields.”

Measures the grant will fund include STEMfocused mentoring, additional academic support, career-centered and proactive academic advising and financial support.

Bruce Johnson, associate dean of STEM at Central Piedmont who provides overall leadership for the effort, notes the three colleges included in the North Carolina STEM Alliance serve as leaders in refining the ways community colleges serve students.

“Through other initiatives, we have moved the needle relative to the improved progress and success of our students,”

Johnson says. “However, as each college maintains a commitment toward making data-driven decisions, it’s apparent that a significant gap exists for our underrepresented minority student population.”

“This NSF-funded initiative positions us to expand the impact of existing successful projects, while further promoting growth to students needing enhanced support,” Johnson adds. “The skills gap seen in our region demands more college graduates in STEM-related fields. Ultimately, our communities will benefit as we improve the ability of our students to contribute to advances in the STEM arena.”

The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering through grants and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the United States.

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New crime lab to speed up drug, alcohol testing

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

A new local crime lab is hoping to cut down how long local authorities wait for test results from months or years, down to just days.

Integrated Forensic Laborites (IFL) opened its new lab in the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center on Friday, May 29. The lab performs drug and blood alcohol tests for the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD). Currently law enforcement agencies around the state rely on the State Crime Lab for forensic testing and are experiencing long delays.

“With the State Crime Lab, there’s a backlog of cases; we’ve had cases down there for several years that still haven’t been tested,” said Police Chief Barry Rountree.

“This is a way we can improve our agency, improve our service delivery to the citizens of Winston-Salem and also improve the judicial process for individuals awaiting trial.”

Rountree said that the wait time on testing causes major delays in criminal trials, extending jail time for some as they await for their day in court. In addition to drug and alcohol testing, the WSPD will also have the option to have tests involving things like DNA, toxicology and firearm forensics performed though IFL’s network of labs.

The city has a five-year contract with IFL for $108,000 a year. That cost is expected to be reduced by the amount of additional law enforcement agencies that contract the llab for services.

IFL operates and manages the lab, which the company yinstalled itself. IFL also operates three labs in Texas, owhere it is headquartered. This month it opened a lab in fCumberland County, which will serve all of that county’s llaw enforcement agencies. m IFL is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board, Ewhich is common for state, local and federal crime labs earound the country. g In 2013, IFL was acquired by National Medical Services (NMS) Labs, a diagnostic and public safety clinical testing company whose main lab in Willow Grove, ePennsylvania, has more than 200 employees and handles -600 crime lab cases a month. NMS Vice President of fOperations Marlow Hicks, who was on hand at the open.ing, said there will be three employees working in the lab. sHe said turnaround on tests should be within five days.

“The lab is here to service the community. We want to provide a high quality service to support your judicial system and police agency,” he said. “Fast, accurate turnaround time is important for the DA [district attorney] to prosecute their cases” After the lab’s ribbon cutting, law enforcement and city officials like Mayor Allen Joines and City Council

(L-R) NMS Vice President of Operations Marlow Hicks, IFL Techinical Leader Lori Knops, Mayor Allen Joines, City Council Members James Taylor and Jeff MacIntosh, City Manger Lee Garrity and WSPD Chief Barry Rountree cut the ribbon on the new crime lab.

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Member James Taylor, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, were given tours of the lab. The public and media where not allowed inside, but a video of the inside was provided to the media by the City.

The high volume of cases sent to the State Crime Lab is only one cause for the state testing backlog. A 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision requires state lab technicians to appear in court if the defense attorney requests it, on the principle that defendants must be able to confront their accusers. This has taken many lab techs away from testing.

Another issue is high attrition, as many lab techs leave for higher paying jobs, a problem state lawmakers hope is helped by the raises given in the budget recently passed by

the N.C. House of Representatives.

An IFL lab made headlines in Texas when an employee was fired in 2014 for mistakes in the documentation of samples, including incorrectly recording the names of 350 blood samples. The lab, which has been under contract since 2013 to analyze about 4,000 blood samples a year for Bexar County, conducted an audit on which cases where affected and disclosed the incident to the Texas Forensic Science Commission. In March, the San Antonio Express reported Bexar County DA Nico Lahood, who was newly elected last November, stopped sending samples to the lab for testing.

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The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem will be honored with an Award of Merit by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) during their upcoming summer conference in Austin, Texas.

The recently constructed Oaks At Tenth apartment community is being recognized for its innovation in new construction.

The Oaks At Tenth is the first affordable housing location of its kind in Winston-Salem. It is located at 795 Johnson Circle, near the intersection of Tenth Street and Cleveland Avenue (formerly known as Johnson Square).

The location is considered part of the first phase of the Cleveland Avenue Initiative plan, an effort to revitalize the surrounding 130 acre community as a mixed income, mixed-use neighborhood.

“It is by your good The Step Up housing initiative is works that this designed to promote self-sufficienproject has become cy and ultimately eliminate depend- another crown jewel in ency on public assistance.

The the City of affordable housing Winston Salem.” location helps to bridge the gap between traditional – Larry C. Woods public housing and Chief Executive Officer, , market rate living.

A work requirement of 30 hours per week exists for all able-bodied adult residents. Tenants who are unable to maintain the work requirement will have the option of residing in more traditional, affordable housing locations managed by the Housing Authority.

As program participants become more economically stable, they will move upward and out in order to provide more opportunities for others waiting for a chance to achieve their dreams of home ownership.

The apartment complex features 50 units fully equipped with modern energy efficient appliances. One, two and three bedroom apartments are available with single level and multi level floor plans. The new community is convenient to the heart of downtown, restaurants, retail stores and cultural epicenter.

Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer, Larry C. Woods, extends his personal thanks to the Board of Commissioners, staff, and the residents of the East Ward community for their tireless support and participation in the Cleveland Avenue Neighborhood Transformation initiative.

“It is by your good works that this project has become another crown jewel in the City of Winston-Salem,” Woods said. “This national award is a clear and positive indication that the community transformation is moving in the right direction.”

Walter W. Pitt, of Bell, Davis and Pitt, currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, and said he was grateful for everyone involved with the project.

“I am proud of the diligence and efforts of the Housing Authority, our community partners and residents that helped make this step-up housing program successful,” Pitt said. “This award is reflective of the level of quality and excellence we strive for in the revitalization of the Cleveland Avenue corridor. We will continue to collaborate with others to make a positive impact in WinstonSalem and beyond for many years to come.”

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W-S Urban League celebrates seniors from 18 counties Organization celebrates Older Americans Month

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

May marked the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. To celebrate the event, the Winston-Salem Urban league held a ceremony on Friday, May 29, to honor the participants of the Senior Community Service Employment Program.

The program operates in 18 counties across Northwest North Carolina and provides low-income residents over the age of 55 with job training. After training is compete, the program helps the seniors find jobs related to their training.

SCSEP Director Patricia Sadler has been with the Winston-Salem Urban League for over 10

CSEP Director Patricia Sadler welcomes the 200 seniors who are participants in the program designed to provide job training for citizens over the age of 55.

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years and believes the program is a great way for seniors to get training, and is grateful for the employers who have worked with the program.

“Without our employers, we wouldn’t be nearly as successful,” Sadler said. ”SMO Supreme and D&K Fresh Start hires a lot of our seniors, and we are very grateful for everything they

do for us.”

During the celebration, human resource managers from D&K Fresh Start and SMO Supreme received the Premier Employer Award for their dedication to giving seniors an opportunity to gain employment.

Laura Garduno of SMO Supreme (WHAT KIND OF COMPANY IS THIS?) said she wouldn’t know

what to do without her seniors. She said they are a joy to work with and looks forward to working with the program in the future.

“Our senior employees are amazing,” Garduno said. “I don’t know what we would do without them.

We are grateful for everything this program does to help us.”

Through a partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College, seniors can also take computer lessons to improve their chances of obtaining jobs.

The SCSEP also honored a number of college graduates during the ceremony. Carolyn Higgs and Robert William (WILLIAMS?) of Forsyth County are participants in the program, and both recently received their associate’s degrees.

Higgs graduated from Forsyth Tech with a degree

in Human Services Gerontology, while WILLIAMS? attended ITT Tech, where he majored in Network Systems Administration.

WILLIAMS?, an Army veteran, said next year he plans to move to California, where he will continue to study to become a computer engineer. Although he just graduated, Robert has been offered a number of positions in his field.

“I’ve had a number of job offers since I graduated, but I’m just waiting for the right one,” WILLIAMS? said. “I’ve

been all around the country but I like California the most. That’s why I want toB move there.”

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Built in 1962, Forsyth’s Youth Center is one of 14 juvenile detention centers in the state.

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youth, ages 11-15, and serves Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Surry, Stokes and Rowan Counties.

Deputy County Manager Damon Sanders-Pratt said that the facility, which was estimated to cost the county $517,000 this fiscal year, was not holding enough local youth to justify the c o s t and it w a s cheaper to pay for them to Marshall be held in other facilities. He said the facility averaged 12 youth at a time, and in February only five of them where from Forsyth.

“The numbers of Forsyth County youth being held in the county facility has been below the level the policy makers were comfortable subsidizing,” he said.

County Commissioner Walter Marshall said he’d fought for a long time to keep the facility open but eventually lost the battle.

He was concerned for both the youth and the center’s employees, which the County is trying to place in new jobs. He said the commissioners heard precious little from the community in support of the facility, which he said has a disproportionate minority population.

“People need to become aware and become advocates for our kids,” he said.

Judge Denise Hartsfield was also disappointed in the decision. She was one of four judges who serve in juvenile court who sent a letter to the commissioners expressing concerns about the court psychologist having access to them in anoth-

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er county and the hardship it places on parents to visit their children.

Hartsfield said youth being transported from other counties are frequently late to court. She said that it also places a burden on parents who have to drop off and pick up their child when the court orders them to be detained for the weekend. She said there should be more local services for youth in the Forsyth juvenile system, not less.

Built in 1962, Forsyth’s Youth Center is one of 14 juvenile detention centers in the state. Ten are operated by the state’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and only four are county operated: Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg and Durham. The Forsyth facility detains 250 youth a year, 80 percent of whom are male and the most frequent age served is 14 to 15 years old. The average length of stay there is 17 days.

Youth spend most of their day in classes taught by a certified teacher so they don’t fall behind in their studies. The facility also provides individual and group counseling, substance abuse assessment and evaluation, substance abuse education, psychological testing, health screenings and health education. The center’s director, Sharon Singletary, said the goal is to put the kids back on the right path.

“There’s a small percentage of children that go on and end up in the criminal justice system forever, but most of these children, given the right dosages of intervention, they can recover from this and they can still go on to be healthy, productive citizens,” she said.

Singletary said the amount of youth detained at the center has been down in recent years. She said a change in state law kept many minor offenses like

truancy and shoplifting from resulting in detention.

Now it’s more serious offenses like assault that bring youth there. She also said diversionary programs and alternatives like electronic tracking bracelets have also kept youth from being detained. However, since March the facility seen an unusual increase and has been at or around capacity since then.

Since the population there is constantly changing and it’s unknown how soon it will happen, parents have yet to be informed of the closure. She said the facility allows for half-hour visitation by parents during a two-hour window on Thursdays and Sundays.

She said Forsyth County youth tend to be visited by parents, while out-ofcounty youth often aren’t.

Hartsfield She said some local families will have to get creative in visiting their children in other counties. She said she’s seen parents take the bus and even walk to the center to see their children at the center.

She’s instructed the center’s 21 employees to look for other jobs. She said she had faith Forsyth youth will continue to receive good care at the detention center in Guilford County.

“It’s the end of an era,” she said. “We’ve helped a lot of kids. Thousands and thousands of children have come through these doors, and I feel like we’ve provided Forsyth County and the other counties, the neighboring counties, with an excellent service. We have been very impactful into the lives of the children we’ve served.”

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UNC-Chapel Hill building to drop name of prominent KKK leader

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CHAPEL HILL – Trustees at the country's oldest public university decided Thursday, May 28, to rename a University of North Carolina classroom building so that it no longer carries the name of a 19th century Ku Klux Klan leader. The decision reverses one made in 1920 to honor William Saunders, a Confederate officer and politician credited with helping to preserve colonial records. But university trustees 95 years ago also praised Saunders for his post-Civil War leadership of the Klan, a violent white supremacist group that aimed to overthrow elected state governments and reverse rights granted to newly emancipated slaves. “This was the institution honoring someone for being the leader of a terrorist organization. That's just not going to fly,� said Alston Gardner, one of the

trustees who crafted the school's response to demands by student activists.

Phillip Clay, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and former chancellor who is the trustee board's only black member, said he would have favored leaving the name and explaining Saunders' pros and cons.

But he agreed a name change was needed after learning earlier campus trustees honored Saunders specifically for his leadership of the Klan, which was even then illegal.

Haywood Cochrane, one of three trustees to vote against renaming, said it's unwise to evaluate people of other times and places with strictly contemporary eyes. “The university's history should be used to let it show us how far we've come, but also how far we need to go,'' Cochrane said.

The building now housing the geography depart-

ment will be renamed Carolina Hall. Trustees also adopted a 16-year moratorium against renaming other places on the campus that was chartered in 1789, making it the country's oldest public university.

Though it could be reversed by future trustees, the moratorium would seem to freeze in place the name of a dormitory named for former Gov. Charles Aycock, a white supremacist who led the state from 1901-05.

Duke University and East Carolina University have dropped Aycock's name from campus buildings in the past year and UNC Greensboro is considering renaming a 1,600seat auditorium named for him. “There are a number of troublesome people in our history. But that's reality,�

Gardner said. “In the Saunders case, we felt it was very different than someone having objectionable racist views.�

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W-S NAACP needs super turnaround The North Carolina conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its Women in NAACP Brunch/Gala and its 60th Woman-Mother of the Year Coronation in WinstonSalem on Saturday, May 30. Members from across the state were at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, where the event took place.

Someone who was not on the program was there, too. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the N.C. NAACP, was there, his first public NAACP appearance after ending his sabbatical in Harlem.

Barber made the usual greetings and introductions, then asked for the presidents of the local branches to stand. No one from Winston-Salem stood.

Where was the Winston-Salem NAACP president?

The Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP is in disarray. On Tuesday, May 26, members of the organization voted for the third time for their 2015 officers. The first and final election was supposed to have taken place on Nov. 19. However, questions about the election process clouded the first and second attempts to elect officers.

Now, Isaac “Ike” Howard has been elected president. However, he has no first vice president, secretary or assistant secretary to help him because no one was elected to those positions. It’s unclear how he will fill those positions.

Howard, who says he was unaware of the N.C. Women in NAACP event, says he and the newly elected executive committee will be at their first meeting as new elected officials on June 9. They have a lot of catching up to do.

Barber announced on May 30 that the NAACPled Forward Together and Moral Monday Movement will hold workshops, a walk and rally for voting rights and justice on July 13 in Winston-Salem. That is when a federal judge will hear NC NAACP v.

McCrory, the lawsuit “against the law designed to disenfranchise African- American and other antiracism voters.”

Where was the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP when that announcement was made? Where will the organization be in just over a month when the big day comes? Will the branch allow others in the state to outshine it on this historic day?

Howard has yet to answer that question.

However, one thing is sure: History will be made on July 13. The question is, will the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP be a part of it?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

House, Senate leaders seek to void private property veto To the Editor:

North Carolina House and Senate leaders responded Friday, May 29, to Gov. Pat McCrory’s veto of HB-405: Property Protection Act. “I am extremely disappointed in Gov. McCrory’s decision to veto a bill that defends private property rights and puts teeth into our trespass laws – and one that received broad, bipartisan support in both Jackson the House and Senate. I plan to do all I can to encourage my legislative colleagues to override the veto and ensure this important bill is enacted into law.”

Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee co-chairman Brent Jackson (R-Sampson), who guided the bill through the Senate Raleigh Property protection is a serious issue that faces North Carolina companies of all sizes, every single day. It can take many different forms: patient records, financial information, consumer data, merchandise and intellectual Szoka property; and currently, weak laws in our State put businesses and the privacy of their customers at serious risk. The Property Protection Act, a result of careful bi-partisan negotiations, balances the rights of business owners with the rights of their employees to strengthen North Carolina trespass laws. The bill protects property owners against those who gain access to non-public areas of the owner’s property and then engage in activities that go beyond the permission given by the owner.

The bill is narrowly focused on illegal activities not on infringing on the liberties of whistleblowers or press. I encourage my colleagues in the House to override this veto, because

North Carolina businesses cannot afford another day without protection.

Bipartisan effort will help protect law enforcement

Rep. John Szoka (RCumberland), primary bill sponsor Raleigh

The lawmakers below successfully presented a budget appropriation amendment on Thursday, May 28, that provides grant funding in the amount of $5 million for body-worn video cameras for law enforcement agencies.

To The Editor:

This bipartisan effort will inspire confidence in our communities and in our officers to work cooperatively in promoting safe and thriving living environments.

Our law enforcement officers rightfully ask us to trust them as the experts on community protection and internal policy associated with the function.

We filed the original bill and this amendment understanding that the legitimacy of the necessary and needed interacHanes tion between the general public and officers must be protected from attack. Advances in technology allow us to monitor and learn from these interactions in previously unimaginable ways.

Police departments across the State have implemented body camera pilot programs in response to requests for more transparency. The results speak for themselves. Officers feel validated in their excellent training and community policing practices. As a result complaints against officers have been dramatically reduced as are potential hostile interactions and costly/divisive litigation.”

N.C. Rep. Edward Hanes Jr. (D – Forsyth) We’re excited for our law enforcement agencies and our broader civilian communities. We’ve had some truly horrific incidents over the last few years that have left our nation looking for answers. This was an opportunity to protect law

enforcement and community relationships and we took that opportunity.

Rep. Charles Jeter (R-Mecklenburg)

Applause, chastisement over veto

In response to Gov. Pat McCrory's decision veto Senate Bill 2 on Thursday, NC NAAP president Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II has issued the following statement: To the Editor: The NC NAACP and Forward Together Moral Movement applaud Gov. McCrory's decision to veto Senate Bill 2, a bill that would allow North Carolinians to practice discrimination in the public sphere based on privately held religious beliefs.

There has been speculation around two primary factors in the governor's decision to veto SB 2: one constitutional and the other economic. While we support Gov. McCrory's veto of SB 2, we wish that he would give equal consideration to the Constitution and North Carolina's economic prosperity when it comes to other issues that affect AfricanAmericans, minorities, and the poor.

Why, for Barber example, did the governor sign a voter suppression bill despite the 15th Amendment and North Carolina Constitution's mandates that the right to vote be unabridged?

If Gov. McCrory wants to ensure healthy business activity in North Carolina, why has he refused to expand Medicaid, which would boost business in every county across the state?

We support the governor in his decision to veto SB 2, but we hope he will apply consistency to the way in which he governs. So far, he has not considered the Constitution and the economic well-being of North Carolinians as thoroughly as he has with this veto.

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II N.C. NAACP President Durham

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Daphne Holmes-Johnson is the outgoing treasurer of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP. She was at the Women in NAACP event as part of the N.C. NAACP. She said she would help the local chapter as much as she could.

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Time to Throw Some Political Punches

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For the past 50 years, most of our conversations and efforts have been Guest centered on Columnist p o l i t i c s .

Reminiscent of the Reconstruction Era, when Blacks occupied political office for the first time, many of our politicians are just figureheads, toothless tigers and lackeys for the establishment.

Many of them are simply “employed” and are only concerned about keeping their “jobs.” Many Black politicians actually work harder on behalf of others than they do for their own brothers and sisters.

We must change our conversation from politics to economics.

Before you political hacks get angry, let me say that we must continue to be involved in politics. We must run for office and we must leverage our votes, by all means. But we cannot afford to stop there.

We saw what happened in 2008 and 2012; both times Black folks were told to “go out and vote.” We were told we must vote in even greater numbers in 2012 than we did in 2008. We did it, and we still cannot even get a hearing on reparations. A few years ago, P Diddy told the young people to, “Vote or die.” They voted and yet, when it comes to economic empowerment, they, and we, are nearly dead. Like I said in a previous article, where is the “Start a business or die” campaign, the “Pool our

money or die” campaign?

Black people must realize that while our relatives fought and died for voting rights, those folks didn’t die so we could spend the majority of our time “playing” politics. They wanted us to take our participation to the next level. Similarly, Black folks, your relatives and mine, also lost their lives because they chose to go into business. Where is the rallying cry today

ciple: Quid pro quo. We should be leveraging our votes; otherwise, why participate at all? It really doesn’t matter what color the politician is. What matters most is what Black folks are getting from the system, and Black folks are getting the shaft from most of our politicians. You know it, I know it, and they know it. It’s bad enough that the leadership in the two major parties really doesn’t care about us.

“The old game of Black folks being all or nothing to either party has proven to be our political demise.”

–James Clingman

for entrepreneurship?

Black politicians who do absolutely nothing for Black folks come out every couple of years to tell us how good they have been and what they support on our behalf. What a load of fertilizer that is.

Even stranger is the fact that Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives do the same things. We may duck the “right” cross, but we still get hit by the “left” hook. In other words, we have nothing coming from either political party, and they have proven that to us time and time again.

Since our vaunted voting “power” is so important to the two major political parties, we should be using it in ways that support the most important political prin-

One is throwing Mike Tyson right crosses and the other is throwing Joe Frazier left hooks at us, causing us to be off-balance, out of sync, and off-kilter, as we try to avoid their vicious haymakers.

The political “leaders” who continue to tell us that all we have to do is vote to change things should be voted out of office. This voting for all Democrats or all Republicans by Black folks is nothing short of political suicide. Carter G. Woodson said, “Any people who would vote the same way for three generations without thereby obtaining results ought to be ignored and disenfranchised.”

The old game of Black folks being all or nothing to either party has proven to be our political demise. We give our all and

get nothing in return. Eighty years ago, nearly all Blacks voted Republican. Now, it’s just the opposite. Neither scenario has worked, so why do we continue that insanity? Black folks have been getting hit with right crosses and left hooks since we got into this political game, and now we need to start throwing some punches of our own.

The hardest punches we can throw are economic punches. We must be willing to take off the gloves and go with bareknuckles into the marketplace and let our presence be known by withholding and redirecting our dollars. We must put our money where our mouth is and contribute to politicians who speak and act on our behalf. The only things that count with politicians are dollars and votes – in that order. We must leverage both to get what we need from either the “Demopublicans” or the “Republicrats.”

As the right crosses and left hooks continue to be thrown by crooked, immoral, and unethical politicians, both White and Black, let’s get busy economically and start punching back, before we get knocked out.

Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He can be reached through his website, blackonomics.com. He is the author of Black Dollars Matter: Teach Your Dollars How to Make More Sense, which is available through his website; professionalpublishinghouse.com and

The Waco biker riot reveals the lexicon of racism Black

Lee Daniels

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Question: When men (and a few women) belonging to gangs known to law enforcement agencies for criminal behavior explode in a rampage – using guns, knives, clubs, and chains in trying to kill each other, and police officers, too, that leaves nine dead, nearly 200 injured and hundreds arrested, is that a “riot?”

Answer: Apparently not if the overwhelming majority of the gang members are White.

America’s present-day “racial divide,” has never been more strikingly displayed than in the refusal of much of the mainstream and conservative media to describe the May 17 biker

riot in Waco, Texas as a riot.

The riot, which occurred at a popular restaurant amid dozens of innocent bystanders and, according to police, involved members of five different gangs, was one of the most extraordinary outbursts of mass criminal violence in recent memory.

Further, almost immediately after Waco police arrested the bikers, rumors swirled that other members of the gangs were heading toward the city to both continue the battle against their rivals and carry out death threats made against Waco police officials.

Yet, scanning the newspapers, the universe of online publications, and the network and cable television news programs, you’d have scarcely come across any description of what occurred in Waco as a “riot.” Nor would you have likely found any reference to the bikers, clad in their distinctively grungy biker garb, as “thugs” – or, as one newspaper reader put it: “murdering thuggish rioters.”

MediaMatters, the watchdog group, pointed out the contrast in how Fox News, for example, covered Waco versus Baltimore and Ferguson.

It noted, “After AfricanAmerican communities in Baltimore and Ferguson, Mo. came together to demonstrate against the deadly and racially disparate policies of law enforcement, Fox News branded the protests a ‘war on cops.’ But when the story became a mostly white Texas biker gang plotting to kill police with grenades and car bombs, the network took a decidedly less sensationalist approach in its reporting.”

CNN Political Commentator Sally Kohn wrote, “In fact, in much of the coverage of the Waco shootings, the race of the gang members isn’t even mentioned. By comparison, the day after Freddie Gray died in the custody of police officers in Baltimore, not only did most coverage mention that Gray was black, but also included a quote from the deputy police commissioner noting Gray was arrested in ‘a high-crime area known to have high narcotic incidents,’ implicitly smearing Gray and the entire community.”

The disparity in coverage did not go unremarked upon on Black social media, in a host of progressive publications, and in numerous online reader-

responses to mainstreampublication stories. (Many also noted the Waco police responded to the deadly shootout with none of the heavily militarized equipment and body armor that immediately marked police responses to peaceful protests in Ferguson and Baltimore.)

Indeed, the differences in the language used underscore that the way words and phrases are used to talk about race and racial events has its own meaning. In this instance, it’s that such words as “riot” and “thug” are part of the lexicon of America’s continuing racial divide that, among other things, individualizes White crime and White flaws while it indicts all Black Americans for the flaws and crimes of individual Blacks. Some years ago a journalist friend of mine described this dynamic as “the chains of collective guilt.”

The phenomenon isn’t new, of course. Once, the lexicon of anti-Black collective guilt helped justify the actual chains of Negro slavery and the legalized racism that followed. Now, it’s usually employed in more subtle ways.

Except when it’s not: As in the revealing discoveries over the past two

months of racist, sexist and homophobic tweets and emails by cops in the police departments of San Francisco, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In each case – all are still in early stages of investigation – police officers, some with long years on their force, were found to have exchanged from dozens to hundreds of social-media messages disparaging with vile slurs against Blacks, HispanicAmericans, women, gays and lesbians, Muslim Americans – and, of course, President Obama.

Law enforcement co-workers and innocent civilians alike were denigrated along with Black criminal suspects. The bulk of the messages in all these instances, which cover from 2010 to the present, focused on Black Americans.

The discoveries have led to the resignations of some of the officers, and disciplinary actions, including firing, against the others. Even more important, prosecutors and police officials in the three cities are reviewing cases of defendants in which the officers were involved either as arresting officers or witnesses at trial. In San Francisco, prosecutors have already dropped eight

White

cases connected to some of the officers there.

One Miami Beach cop tried to excuse his behavior by describing it as just part of the police department’s longstanding “culture.”

Unfortunately, the same could be said for the mainstream and conservative media’s refusal to use the most accurate descriptions for the Waco biker riot.

It’s those similarities that are worrisome.

Lee A. Daniels is a longtime journalist based in New York City. His essay, “Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Great Provocateur,” appears in “Africa’s Peacemakers: Nobel Peace Laureates of African Descent” (2014), published by Zed Books.

His new collection of columns, “Race Forward: Facing America’s Racial Divide in 2014,” is available at www.amazon.com.

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Though it’s only a few ounces of paper and ink, “Reach” truly packs a punch.

There’s a lot of takeaway in this book, for starters. Editors Ben Jealous and Trabian Shorters invited 40 black men from all walks of life and achievement to tell their stories and share what helped them succeed.

While it’s natural that there’d be some repetition, you’ll find dozens and dozens of short chapters to uplift and inspire.

“What you see is what you do. That’s natural,” said Ben Jealous. “…imitation has always been the first step for those who achieve great things.”

It’s easy to emulate positive behavior and success, once you see it done – which is what you’ll find in this book.

When D’Wayne Edwards was 16, he lost his beloved older brother.

Edwards said that moment really helped motivate him to pay more attention to his own gifts, he now advises others to realize their gifts as well.

“It really encouraged me to pay attention to my gift” of drawing and design.

“Realize your true potential,” Edwards said.

Shaka Senghor was still a teenager when he was sent to prison and was on course to become the best predator he could be until journaling Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, helped him look at his life Leading, and Succeeding,” edited by Ben and the most absurd stuff Jealous and Trabian Shorters, foreword by you can imagine. “Write Russell Simmonsc.2015, Atria $15.00 / down your thoughts,” $18.00 Canada 275 pages Senghor said. “Read them and understand that they have power.”

Dr. Eddie Connor advises African-Americans to read. “We’ve got to promote books instead of prison bars,” Connor said.

Ben Jealous advises taking risks. Learn math, says Emmanuel Cephas. Broadcasting executive Ron Davenport says to “Be in the room where the decisions are made.” Learn to fail, says aviator Barrington Irving, but don’t let it be an option.

Van Jones said: “Name your future. Become involved in politics, get an education, and cultivate empathy. Be financially literate, and promote entrepreneurship. Be a role model, and ask for mentors.

Work collaboratively, and lift up future generations who come after you.”

Reverend Tony Lee said above all, we should stay hopeful.

“Loss of hope can sabotage your faith,” said Lee. Yusef Shakur believes that if you lose hope, you lose your way.

“Without … hope, poverty becomes overwhelming,” said Shakur.

I loved that in Shorters this book – but there was one thing that bears mentioning: Pay attention, and you’ll start to notice that many authors here were raised in fatherless households. It truly struck me as further proof that there are no excuses not to succeed.

While I think anyone will be glad they read this book, I can definitely see it being a great gift for any young man on his way to high school, college, or post-college life. It will give him something to think about on his path to success. For him, “Reach” is a great book to have, wherever he goes.

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change the way you think and accelerate these lives.”

She said the shelter would interfere with plans that were already in place for the area.

“We already had a area plan in place,” Reid said. “I feel they (Salvation Army) are disregarding what the residents of the community really want.”

Reid also said that having a homeless shelter in the neighborhood will bring down the property value of the area.

“Nobody wants to build in a area where there’s a homeless shelter,” Reid said. “This area already has enough concentrated poverty, the last thing we need right now is to add to it.”

Lucy Paynter, who is the board chairwoman of The Salvation Army, was at the meeting to set the record straight about its plans for the building.

Paynter, told those at the meeting that the shelter would be intended to serve homeless women with children who need help in the area.

Painter also explained

that they must move from their current location on Trade Street to separate those in the corrections program from women, children and families who have fallen on hard times. The location on Cleveland Avenue would accomplish that goal.

The shelter for homeless families is the only one in Winston-Salem, and has been in the city for 108 years.

“The shelter will not be intended to rehabilitate those returning from prison. I’m here to make Paynter, said.

Paynter, said that they have looked into other locations but have yet to find another location that fits all their needs.

“We only have $500,000 to spend on a building,” Paynter, said.

“We have looked into other locations, but have yet to find another location that fits into our budget.”

“We just don’t have enough room at our current location,” Paynter, said.

“Both programs deserve their own separate space.”

Roshena Blake, a law school graduate and resident of the Salvation Army, voiced her frustration with members of the community

Police officer M.J. Cardwell talks to a woman in the crowd.

as well.

She reminded Reid and other residents that it could happen to anyone and to say that she is a bad person because of her situation just isn’t right.

“We are not bad people,” Blake said. “We have just fallen on hard times.

This could happen to anyone, and for them to push us away like we’re criminals is very disheartening.

“Although I may be homeless right now, I have a job and pay taxes just like you.” Blake said. “What happened to me could happen to anybody. I just can’t believe what I’m hearing here today.”

Shelter residents are required to be in the building by 8:30 each evening unless working, attending church or attending another community meeting. Blake hopes that the residents in the East/Northeast community open their eyes and see what this shelter really is.

“These are suppose to be loving, Christian people, I cant believe they would just be willing to push people in need away like this.”

Voting on the rezoning is scheduled for July 20 at 7 p.m., at City Hall, Room 230.

U.S. 421 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NUMBERS 178, 278, 286, 288, 291, 293, 305, 312, 313, 336 AND VARIOUS SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS From West of Fourth Street to East of Church Street in Winston-Salem STIP Project No. U-2827B

The Federal Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the U.S. 421 Pavement Rehabilitation, Replacement of Bridge Numbers 178, 278, 286, 288, 291, 293, 305, 312, 313, 336 and Various Safety Improvements Business (commonly referred to as Business 40) from west of Fourth Street to east of Church Street in Winston-Salem has been completed. This document is available for public review at the following locations: Winston-Salem Forsyth UA MPO City of Winston-Salem Bryce A Stuart Municipal Building 100 East First Street, Suite 307 Winston-Salem

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The document may also be viewed on the project website at www.business40nc.com Questions regarding the FONSI should be submitted to: Michael Penney, PE, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit, North Carolina Department of Transportation, 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548, phone (919)707-6619, or email mpenney@ncdot.gov.

*Please note: the Forsyth County Central Library is closed for renovations.

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Vera Bassett, representing Scotland and Moore counties, won the Lorie L. Graham Award.

Cleola Davis, who represented Cabarrus County, won the Woman-Mother of the Year award. The president of the Cabarrus County Branch of the NAACP, Amos McClorey, is at her side.

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U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12) received a Legacy Award from the Women in NAACP in Winston-Salem on Saturday, May 30.

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In his first public NAACP appearance after ending his sabbatical in Harlem, Barber urged the NAACP faithful to prepare for the day that a federal judge will hear NC NAACP v. McCrory, the lawsuit filed to overturn the North Carolina voter law that requires a governmentissued identification card to vote and ends various voter laws.

“July the 13th, we begin the most important voting rights litigation since Selma. We’re saying this is our Selma,” Barber said. “On that day, we go to trial, but that evening we will have a national voting rights march and rally in support of voting rights.

And we’re saying that because we want everybody here to mobilize hundreds of people to come back on that day.”

Adams and Lorine H. Lynch, Loretta Lynch’s mother, were honored with the first Legacy Awards given by the N.C. Women in NAACP. The Legacy Award honors women inside and outside the NAACP who work with the NAACP to advance its mission, purpose and goals, especially for N.C. Women in NAACP. Nicole Lynch accepted the award for her motherin-law, Lorine Lynch, a retired school librarian who lives in Durham.

Nicole Lynch described her mother-in-law as a woman who nurtured her children so that they could affect the world.

“She advanced her children not only with a spiritual undergirding but also with educational under-

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“I thank you so much for thinking well enough of her and her legacy, her love, to acknowledge her on today,” she said.

Adams, who was in the N.C. House of Representatives before she was elected to her 12th Congressional District seat in November, was described as a “she-ro” who crossed Democratic Party lines to get what she N.C.NAACP-led activity in Winston-Salem on July 12-13 Sunday, July 12 Forward Together prayer and worship service, 6 p.m.

knew the AfricanAmerican community needed and is responsible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (which since has been eliminated) and raising the minimum wage in North Carolina.

Adams, a lifetime member of the NAACP, accepted the award, saying: “I accept it not just for myself but for all of the she-roes whose shoulders on which I stand.”

Women in NAACP also gave out other awards.

The Lorie L. Graham Award is named for the N.C. Women in NAACP’s first Mother of the Year.

Vera Bassett, representing Scotland and Moore counties, won the award.

The featured award was the Woman-Mother of the Year award, which goes to the contestant who raises

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Members of the executive committee are: James Shaw, Gloria Stinson, Linda Sutton, Jamie Transou and Dr. Richard Wyderski.

Other elected officials are: Stuart W. Cooke, second vice president; Harry James Jr., third vice president; Mittie P. GlymphCooke, treasurer. Stephen Hairston, assistant treasurer.

the most money. Cleola Davis, who represented Cabarrus County, won by raising $14,500.

Besides Adams and her staff member Earline Parmon, the former N.C. senator, several elected officials who represent Winston-Salem in some capacity attended the event, such as N.C. Sen. Paul Lowe Jr. and WinstonSalem Council Members Denise Adams (North Ward) and Derwin Montgomery (East Ward).

A representative from the White House brought greetings. Tricia KerneyWillis, deputy director of the White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities, spoke about a report released by the White House Council on Women and Girls in November, called “White House Report: Women and Girls of Color: Addressing Challenges and Expanding Opportunities.”

“When addressing the challenges of women of color and those issues that they face, challenges often lie at the intersection of race and gender. We’re just being honest,” KerneyWillis said. “We often fail to fully acknowledge and account for this complexity, and in my interpretation of your [N.C. Women in NAACP] theme, ‘When You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock,’ it’s really prevalent.”

Kerney-Willis suggested people go to www.whitehouse.gov and search for the name of the report to find out more information.

No one was elected for first vice president, secretary or assistant secretary, according to the results posted on the door of the enrichment center.

The first official meeting under the new leadership will be held on June 9, at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Road. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will give those in attendance a chance to meet the executive committee and ask any questions they may have on the future of the organization, Howard said.

Nicole Lynch received a Legacy Award from the Women in NAACP in Winston-Salem on Saturday, May 30, for her mother-in-law, Lorine H. Lynch.

Lorine Lynch is the mother of U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

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YMCA group holds gala to recognize achievers SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Bobby Kimbrough Jr. speaks at the 18th annual Black Achievers In Business and Industry Awards Gala on May 14.

On May 14, the Winston Lake Family YMCA held the 18th annual Black Achievers In Business and Industry Awards Gala at Wake Forest Biotech Place.

During the gala, community leaders were recognized for their lifetime achievements, distinguished service and minority owned businesses.

High school seniors within the Black Achievers Program were recognized for their scholastic achievement and awarded a total of $27,050 in scholarships.

Adult achievers were recognized for excellence on behalf of their corporations and or community sponsors.

The Black Achievers program prepares future leaders today for tomorrow, by helping them develop strong educational and career goals that give them an advantage in their endeavors to become productive adults in our community.

For more information, go to http://ymcanwnc.org/programs/black-achievers/.

Photos by Erin Mizelle for the Winston-Salem Chronicle

High school seniors within the Black Achievers Program were recognized for their scholastic achievement on May 14.

Barbara Hayes pans the audience at the 18th annual Black Achievers In Business and Industry Awards Gala on May 14.

Adult achievers are recognized at the 18th annual Black Achievers In Business and Industry Awards Gala on May 14

More adult achievers are recognized at the 18th annual Black Achievers In Business and Industry Awards Gala on May 14.

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Math students at Parkland experience a taste of

internationalism

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When discussing the subject of math, fun and imagination aren’t usually words that come to mind.

But for the students in Brigette Wilks IB ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l Baccalaureate) Math Studies I course at Parkland Magnet High School, they are part of every lesson.

The course is intended to engage learning while taking the students outside of the classroom to familiarize them with the real world.

On Tuesday May, 27, the students in Wilks’ class presented “A Taste of Internationalism.” Each student had to imagine he or she was well into his or her career and were planning a vacation to a country of his or her choice, and

come up with a presentation relating to that country.

From musical performances to commercials, the students showed the parents and staff in attendance the many ways high school math can be exciting.

Wilks, a former flight attendant, said the IB course was perfect for her because she loves math and travel.

“Our theme is internationalism,” Wilks said.

“I’ve done that, so to be able to engage these students in a real way was perfect.”

While on their dream vacations, students were responsible for calculating all expenses and currency exchange.

As expected, when you hear IB Math, some studies were reluctant to take the course.

Annie Simeon said at

first she didn’t want to take the class, but Wilks made an impact on the first day of class and she realized this class was unlike any other.

“On the first day, she made a rap,” said Annie “After that, I knew I made the right decision to take the class.”

Wilks said although a lot of her students didn’t really enjoy math at the beginning, through engagement she changed their minds.

“It’s amazing with what these kids were able to come up with just because they were having fun and engaging.”

The class is available to juniors and seniors. An IB Math Studies II course is also available. The seniors in the class believe that the class has really helped them prepare for college

Dejur McDean, Chanze Blacknall, Suzanne Leyva, Forrest Henderson, Annie Simeon and Miaysha Bryant, are seniors at Parkland Magnet School and and life after college. bonds and friendships she and she has no doubt that Senior Kyra Brown, made with her classmates. they will all be successful. who happens to be the “I will be studying jourSeven students in the granddaughter of Wilks, nalism at A&T,” Brown class will be graduating in will be attending North said. “I know the things we June while many of the junCarolina A&T University learned has really prepared iors say they will take the in the fall. me for working with others second course next year.

Kyra said she knows and using math in the real “I have a classroom full that she will look back on world.” of go getters,”said Wilks this class 10 years from Wilks said her students “They want it, and they’re now and remember the are a group of go getters going to go get it.”

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Tri-City heating up for summer

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. For some that means vacationing or heating up the grill.

For the members of Tri-City Relays, the summer is just the beginning of what they hope will be a successful outdoor track season.

Tri-City Relays Track Club is a member of the NCAAU Track organization and exits to mentally and physically develop local youth from ages 5-18 through year-round athletic programs.

At the peak of the track season, Tri-City has been known to have over 50 participants competing in track and field events across the nation.

Head Coach Donald Grant fell in love with the s p o r t while he was a student at Carver H i g h School, and has been passing on his knowledge ever since.

Grant who is also the sprint coach at Reagan High, has been with TriCity for over 15 years and enjoys helping the youth improve on and off

the track.

“I fell in love with track a long time ago at Carver, probably before a lot to these kids were born,” Grant laughed. “I continue to come back because I want to pass my knowledge of the sport on to others. Track and field can really take you places if you are dedicated and put in the work.”

Over the years, Tri-City Relays has helped a lot of student-athletes obtain scholarships from a variety of schools, including Appalachian State, Guilford College and UNC Chapel Hill.

“All you have to do is put in the work,” Grant said. “The results will come.”

Chace Washington-Saunders,

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Emily Morrison (far left) preparing for the gun to fire at the start of 110 hurdles at the 12th annual Johnson-Riley Invitation which was held at the High Point Sportsplex.

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Cyclist rediscovers passion from years past A

s a teenager, Lamont Wilson used to watch bicycle races all the time. He marveled at the skills the cyclists showcased as they navigated the 1.3 miles-long course that surrounded Lake Montebello in his home town of Baltimore, Md. Wilson was intrigued, so he purchased an old 10-speed bike for $20 with the hopes of gaining first-hand experience in road racing. About that time, Wilson moved to North Carolina and See Cyclist on B22

Lamont Wilson ranks eighth in the state in his age group in Criterium racing.

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Winston-Salem welcomes National Cycling Center

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Sterling Swaim, (left, ) an organizer of the event, introduces sponsors at the ground-breaking ceremony as Councilman Derwin Montgomery, (center,) and Mayor Allen Joines acknowledge those who brought the National Cycling Center to Winston-Salem on Friday, May 29, 2015.

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State champ Reid reflects on career at Prep

According to cycling enthusiasts, in a few years Winston-Salem will be known as one of the premier cycling cities in America.

On Friday, May 29, a ceremony was held to mark the beginning of renovations to the 42,000 square foot building at 505 North Liberty St. The building will be home to the National Cycling Center.

The center will be an official training site for USA Cycling. Dr. Richard Rauck,

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Reid

There’s no denying that Deonica Reid of Winston-Salem Prep has had a stand-out high school track career. Over the past four years, Reid, who will graduate from Winston-Salem Prep on Sunday (June 7), has won eight state titles in the short sprints, long jump and two sprint relay events (indoors and outdoors).

At the Class 1-A State Outdoor Track and Field Championships three weeks ago,

chairman of the National Cycling Center, said he couldn’t be more excited about the future.

“The day has finally arrived,” Rauck said, “and we couldn’t be more thrilled for the future of cycling in this community.”

The National Cycling Center will house state-of-the-art cycling training equipment, a meeting room, open kitchen and lounge areas, as well as laundry facilities and study areas for young athletes who may be in school while training. The upper level will include 10 double-occupancy rooms that will be used for teams from See Cycling NCC on B2

Reid closed out her career in grand style with an impressive sweep in the 100 and 200 to go with her sizzling anchor leg on Prep’s title-winning 4x200 relay.

Aside from the three gold medals, she was the state runner-up in the long jump.

Even though Reid didn’t win that event, her leap of 18-feet, 4 inches was still the best jump in Class 1-A for 2015.

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Winston-Salem Prep's Deonica Reid is an eight-time state champion.

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high school career,” said Reid, who ended the year as No. 1 in the NC Runners Class 1-A state rankings in her three individual events and the relay. “There are a lot of athletes who don’t get that opportunity.

Looking back on everything, I’d say that I had a pretty good high school career.”

Reid’s output was a key element in the Phoenix quest to secure its first team title since bagging back-to-back championships in 2008 and 2009. Prep tallied 64 points to win by eight points over secondplace Community School of Davidson County. Reid delivered 38 points with her finishes, which accounted for 59 percent of the team total.

“Being the 1-A team champion is a great way to finish a career,” she said.

“Even if we hadn’t won, my feelings wouldn’t have changed any. I’d still be happy regardless of the outcome. That’s because I know I did my part, and I know my teammates did their part. We all had a good day and that’s all you can really ask

for.”

First-year coach David Lindsay has developed a deep appreciation for Reid’s ability to motivate and inspire by example.

At this year’s state meet, Lindsay had to carry Reid to the trainer’s tent when she collapsed after crossing the finish line in the 200-meter dash.

“Deonica pretty much passed out (right after the 200),” said Lindsay. “Even before the race started, she knew she was going to pass out. But she also knew that we needed the points to help us win the team championship. So, she just went out and won the race that helped her team to win. Deonica has so much heart and she’s always done everything that we’ve asked her to do.”

In the weeks leading up to the regional championships, which is the state qualifier, Reid personally contacted every team member and shared her expectations.

Reid’s willingness to get vocal, Lindsay explained, set a tone in practices that put everyone in the right frame of mind to compete to the best of their ability.

“I didn’t even have to talk to the team (before regionals),” said Lindsay. “She took care of it herself. Everybody under-

Lamont Wilson rekindled his passion for cycling in his mid-30s.

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Wilson rediscovered his passion for cycling.

He purchased another bike and joined a group of recreational cyclists who frequently went on 30mile rides.

During that time, Wilson, who lives in High Point, learned all the nuances of the sport and eventually ventured into competitive cycling as an amateur. “When I first started out, I had so much trouble keeping up with others,” said Wilson. “But I got a lot encouragement from a lot of people who

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kept telling me about my potential. Lee Woodall (veteran cyclist from Lexington) has been a mentor to me. He’s pushed me, encouraged me, and motivated me.”

Today, Wilson, 39, competes for Team MS – HerbaLife/Maui Jim of Winston-Salem. In the latest USA Cycling rankings, Wilson is No. 8 in North Carolina in his age group (30-39) in Men’s Category 3 Criterium racing.

“I truly enjoy all the challenges that cycling provides,” said Wilson, who competed in the WinstonSalem Cycling Classic last weekend. “Sure, there’s plenty of competition from

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across the country that will come to Winston-Salem to train.

The center, which is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, will begin a campaign in October to generate approximately $5 million for renovation of the training site, and ongoing support. Rauck said funding for the Cycling Center is also being sought from

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who has earned a full ride to Hampton University, enjoys running for Tri-City because it gives him a chance to focus more on his individual events unlike track practice at his high school. He feels like practice and meets with Tri-City are more exciting and competitive.

“Out here, it’s all business” Washington-Saunders said. “When I come to Tri-City practice, I know that I have to bring it every day.”

According to first-year volunteer Sandria Woods, children of all ages can get something out of running for Tri-City, like the value of hard work and discipline.

“Track can be very humbling,” Woods said. “When you’re out here running in 85degree weather, it’s easy to just give up or

stood what they needed to do. We went out with a bang and she had a lot to do with that. Deonica is a naturalborn leader.”

Reid, who has a 3.5 grade-point average, has signed with Campbell University. She’s excited about competing at the next level in the sprints and the long jump.

“We have new coaches in the sprints and jumps, so In addition to the sprints, Deonica Reid will compete I’m really looking forward in the long jump at Campbell University. to the next couple of years,” said Reid, who plans to have a double major in Homeland chapter in her athletic career, she has fond Security and Criminal Justice. “My senior memories from her four years with the season of high school was the first time Phoenix. What will she miss the most? that I began to get better with technique.

“My teammates,” Reid answered. “No “I’ve learned how to build up my speed matter what, we were always there for each coming down the runway, how to approach other. As team leader, I learned that it’s the board, and how to jump and get height always helpful to have someone to tell you and distance. There’s a lot of work for me that things are going to be all right, that to do, but I feel like I’ll get there with the you can make it, that you can succeed. coaches I’ll have in college.”

There’s nothing wrong with giving people As Reid gets ready to begin a new encouragement.”

Wilson of High Point (middle) competed in the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic last weekend.

the other riders, but I’m always competing against myself, so I can measure my level of improvement.

I’ve learned that when I do well against me, I’m able to hold my own against everybody else.”

The criterium is a bike race that’s held on a short course, which is typically less than one mile long.

Races are usually conducted on blocked-off city streets. In this event, riders complete multiple laps for a specified period of time.

The nature of Criterium racing places a number of demands on cyclists.

Because of the shortness of the course and tight spaces, the ability to handle the

sources outside of the Winston-Salem area.

“Projections are that the building renovation will cost between $6 [million] and $8 million,”Rauck said. “The cost range is partly dependent on whether the historic tax credit will be available.”

The historic tax credit makes it possible to preserve and reuse old buildings at a cheaper cost after taxes.

Rauck and other cycling enthusiast in the area are also pursing additional Olympic designation for the center to

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bike in close quarters is crucial in avoiding collision and injury. Equally important is the ability to maintain top speed or close to top speed while maneuvering around sharp turns.

At last week’s cycling classic, Wilson raced against 60 riders on a .7 mile course for 50 minutes.

The course, which featured tight turns and a punishing stretch of incline, presented its share of challenges.

“Cycling is a lot like what I remember about high school wrestling,” said Wilson. “As a wrestler, you go all out for six minutes.

It’s no different in criterium racing. You’re thoroughly tested from start to finish.

“It’s hard. Sometimes I ask myself why I continue to do this. But the very next week comes and I’m back out there again. For me, there are two main goals: finish each race without getting lapped and finish with the pack.”

For those folks who know little or nothing about cycling, it’s just as demanding as other sports such as running, swimming and gymnastics.

Conditioning is crucial for success and so is diet and rest. During the season, Wilson races two to three times a month at various venues in North Carolina with an occasional visit to South Carolina and

become a Community Olympic Development Program.

“Getting the CODP designation would be a wonderful addition to the National Cycling Center,” Rauck said. “CODP centers exist to look for young talent and train athletes who may later become Olympians.”

The announcement of the Cycling Center couldn’t have been made at a better time.

Winston-Salem also was selected to

Virginia.

Now that Wilson has fully reconnected with the sport he fell in love with as a youngster, he has no plans to turn in his bike and racing gear anytime soon.

“For me, racing goes beyond recreation,” he explained. “You can’t beat the camaraderie.

Being a cyclist is like being part of a community.

“Plus, it’s a good way to stay active and stay healthy. I know several cyclists who are in their late ‘50s. So, I want to keep doing this for as long as I’m able.”

host the 2016 and 2017 Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road & TT National Championships.

Rauck said Winston-Salem is well on its way to becoming one of the nation’s best cities for cyclists.

“With the National Cycling Center and next spring’s world-class competitions, Winston-Salem will become the premier cycling city in America,” Rauck said.

quit. But when you learn to fight through that pain is when you really find out how strong you are.”

Although it is her first year volunteering, Woods’ son Tazhae Woods has been running for three years. Sandria Woods said she has seen the difference in her son since he began running.

“He had a few issues in school, but with the help of Tri-City and our coaches and volunteers, I have seen a major improvement in his behavior in school and home.”

On Saturday May, 23 Tri-City Relays hosted the 12th Annual Johnson-Riley Invitational at the High Point Sportsplex in High Point. Results from the meet can be found at www.ptgrouponline.com For more information on Tri-City Relays Track Club visit www.tricityrelays.com

Young athletes practice their takeoff during a recent Tri-City practice at WSSU. Tri-City welcomes all children ages 5 to 18.

Photo by Erin Mizelle for the Winston-Salem Chronicle

JUNE 4, 2015

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Rams making headway as legit contenders in Division II baseball

Millersville.

“Each year, we’ve

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE taken baby steps and we’re FOR THE CHRONICLE coming closer to achieving our goal,” Ritsche said.

The fruits of victory “We’re in the ninth inning typically produce sky-high against Mercyhurst and all expectations. For teams we needed was one hit to with national champi- score a run which might onship aspirations, it comes have changed the way with the territory. Coming things turned out.” off a history-making baseEven though the Rams ball season in which it fell lost six seniors, including two wins short of advanc- CIAA MVP Connor ing to the Division II Andrus, the roster is far College World Series, from depleted. The batting Winston-Salem State wants order for next season figmore. ures to be just as formidaEntering postseason ble as it was this spring. play, the Rams were ranked Led by Atlantic All21st in the national polls Regional pick Gavin Culler and fourth in the Atlantic (.367 with 27 RBIs and 29 Region. Their non-confer- stolen bases), Winstonence mark of 27-14 bol- Salem State has four stered their status as viable returnees who finished the regional contenders. season with batting aver“This program has ages over .300. Alex Grubb reached a point where it’s led the team in homers (7) now recognized as a legiti- and Dylan Dombrowskas mate (regional) contender had a team-high 40 RBIs. year in and year Rams pitchout,” said WSSU ing won’t take a Coach Kevin back seat. Even Ritsche, whose with the loss of team recorded a senior ace best-ever record of Aaron Hatch 42-15. “With the (8-2), there’s showing we had ample depth from this season, with the return we have the mindof Sam Burton, set that we can win Jordan Carlton Ritsche against the very and Tyler best.

Scearce in the “Talent is vital for win- starting rotation. ning, but it will only take Eric Corlette (6-2) peryou so far. It’s more impor- formed well in his dual tant to have a group of guys roles as starter and reliever. who are committed to the Devin McLemore (5-2) and program and committed to Jordan Cummings (6-4) each other. That’s the one picked up three saves trait that all the top con- apiece during the season tending teams have.” and firmly established Since baseball’s return themselves as battled-testto WSSU in 2010, Ritsche ed veterans coming out of has a winning percentage the bullpen. of .661 (182-93) and the McLemore, a rightRams have won five hander, showcased his straight CIAA Tournament mound versatility in the titles and made the same playoffs. Carlton was number of trips to the unavailable for starting NCAA playoffs. At this duty because of arm probyear’s Atlantic Regionals, lems that required seasonWSSU won its first two ending surgery. McLemore games convincingly, but turned in a solid outing for lost in heart-breaking fash- 5.2 innings, but had to ion to the region’s top seeds leave when he felt pain in – 2-1 to Mercyhurst (No.1) the elbow of his throwing and 6-5 to second-seeded arm.

WSSU recruit Marcus McKoy pitched a no-hitter this past season at Calvary Baptist Day School in Winston-Salem.

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Cummings solidified his reputation as the Rams’ designated closer with three strong performances in the postseason. Ritsche called on Cummings to squash potential rallies and he responded as expected.

“Jordan Cummings is our go-to guy,” said Ritsche. “During the course of a game, we try to manage our pitchers so that in those final innings, we can hand the ball to him to finish the game. We put him in some very tight spots in the regionals and he handled it all very well. He loves and lives for those situations.

That’s a huge plus. That’s the kind of mentality you want to have in your main closer.”

As the Rams continue

to build, they’re getting more looks from former Division I players along an increased number of upperechelon players at the high school and junior college level. “When you’re developing as we are, recruiting tends to become a little easier,” said Ritsche. “It puts us in the position where we can be more selective. Your program lives or dies based on the type of players you bring in.”

Here’s a quick summary regarding four of the Rams top signees for this year: Jamison Nagle, a 6feet-2, 225 pounds catcher, will vie for playing time to replace the departed Andrus.

At Surry Community College, Nagle

Jordan Cummings delivered as the Rams primary closer in 2015. was the top hitter at .333.

During the latter part of the season, his role was reduced to being a designated hitter because of arm problems caused by a torn labrum. Nagle had surgery in May and is expected to be ready to go when drills begin at the start of the next school year.

The Rams signed two players who helped propel their team – Catawba Community College – to this year’s Junior College World Series. Ivan Acuna is a sure-handed shortstop who hit .345 and drove in 31 runs. Right-hander Justin Norton (7-2, 2.68 ERA) pitched 90.2 innings with 64 strikeouts and 22 walks.

Catawba’s Redhawks were ranked 9th

in the NJCAA Division II national poll.

Marcus McKoy is a 6foot-3, 205 pounds lefthander from Calvary Baptist Day School in Winston-Salem.

This spring, he threw a no-hitter against the defending Class 1-A independent school state champ Fayetteville Freedom Christian Academy. For the season, McKoy, an All-State pick, pitched 47 innings and had 75 strikeouts with an ERA of 2.32.

“We’ll continue to build and keep things rolling,” said Ritsche. “And we’ll tweak a few things here and there. But for the most part, nothing is broken, so there’s no need to fix anything.”

Local athletes come out to support cancer survivor

Student athlete from Reagan, cleared to return to the field

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Monday, May 18, Reagan student-athlete Savion Littlejohn got the news he had been waiting to hear since late last year: He is officially cancer free.

“It was just a minor setback,” Savion said. “I knew I would come back better than ever. I’m almost there.”

Although he is cancer free, Savion’s medical bills are still extremely high. To help lighten the financial load, Chase Vaden, a former teammate of Savion’s, organized the Pray For Sae 7-on-7 tournament.

The tournament was held on Saturday, May 30, at lReagan High School and featured both high school and college players. Although he expected a big turn out in the nhigh school bracket, Vaden said he was surprised by the number college athletes that came out to support the event.

“I had a feeling we were going to struggle getting teams in the college bracket,” Vaden said. “But we ended dup having more teams in the college bracket than in the ,high school bracket.” r In the high school bracket, the team made up of Reagan athletes defeated a talented team made up of athletes from East Forsyth for the championship. In the college bracket, “The Ones” who were made up of players from Guilford College, defeated “The Canes.”

Savion, who plays linebacker for Reagan said, he was pleased with how his team played even though they were missing some key players “We were missing a few players, but we still played

well,” said Savion. “A few of our players were at camps.”

Admission to the tournament was $5. According to Vaden, with T-shirt sales, and money from concessions, the event raised over $2,500.

“We will have a more accurate amount at the after party Wednesday,” Vaden said. “We didn’t have a goal going in, we just wanted to help Savion as much as possible.”

Brandon Jackson of Winston-Salem competed in the college bracket and said he enjoyed the event because it was for a good cause still competitive at the same time.

“I play in other flag Photo by Tevin Stinson leagues, and when I heard Cancer survivor Savion Littlejohn helped coach his teammates to victory during about this, I had to come the tournament. He has no doubt in his mind he will be back on the field for the out.” Jackson said. “I really first game of the season when the Raiders face the Glenn Bobcats. wanted to come out and show my support for the field with his team the first game of the season.”

Savion.”

According to doctors by the time the season starts, Although he didn’t get a chance to play in the tourna- Savion will be around 80 percent. Garvin believes that ment, his grandfather Charlie Garvin said that football is after all his grandson has been through, there’s no doubt Savion’s heart and he is determined to make it back on the he will be back on the field in August. field.

“After beating cancer, getting back on the football field “He’s been working with a personal trainer for two should be easy,” Garvin said. “I can’t wait to see him run weeks now.” Garvin said. He is determined to run out on on the field that first game. It’s going to be amazing.

WSSU awards intramural champions at Carl H. Russell, Sr. Center SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Derrick Smith and Dorothy Eaton from the Office of Business and Auxiliary Services at Winston-Salem State University presented basketball champions ages 15 and up at the Carl Russell Center with WSSU t-shirts and backpacks, as a part of a community service to inspire future college students to attend a HBCU college or university.“I thank God for people like Derrick, who was coached by Brian Leak when he was a young basketball player at the center. He encouraged the champions at the center to always give back to your community. We are also thankful for the 150 young people who participated in the league but our hats come off to WSSU, said Center supervisor Ben Piggott.”

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After a roundtable discussion on child hunger at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the Subcommittee on Nutrition, on Thursday, May 28, announced the Adams Hunger Initiative.

The Adams Hunger Initiative will work to address and combat food insecurity and hunger in North Carolina’s 12th District by bringing together stakeholders, promoting investments into local communities through public and private partnerships, drafting bipartisan legislation and supporting critical food programs.

As the first action item of the Adams Hunger Initiative, Adams sent a letter to the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, requesting a field hearing in Greensboro to explore hunger and food insecurity in the state’s 12th District.

Adams also announced on May 28 her plans to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Challenge, to better understand the circumstances of those living on SNAP in the 12th District. The SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience what life is like for millions of low-income Americans, many living on the average daily allowance of only $4.15. People take the challenge at various intervals, such as for a week, but

some participants last only a few days.

“There are many factors contributing to the food crisis in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District,” Adams said. “The Adams Hunger Initiative is a step in the right direction as we work to fully dedicate ourselves to addressing this issue. I am hopeful that we can educate members of Congress about the severity of this food crisis in the 12th District and bring better investments to the communities that need them most. I will remain an advocate in Congress for our critical food programs that are uti-

lized by so many here at home.”

Adams says a report released by the Food Research and Action Center listed High Point and Greensboro as first in the nation for food insecurity. Food insecurity can be defined as having a poor nutritional diet and lacking access to food. According to the latest Census data, more than 27 percent of residents in North Carolina's 12th District live below the poverty line, and there is a 13.8 percent unemployment rate.

More than 65,000 households in North Carolina’s 12th District receive SNAP benefits. These factors, as well as funding cuts for area food banks and cuts to federally funded programs like SNAP, influence food insecurity, Adams said.

North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District also includes food deserts, which make it hard for residents to access food. Food deserts are in areas with a poverty rate of 20 percent or greater, and in rural areas, at least one third of the population lives more than 10 miles from a grocery store.

In March, Congresswoman Adams, along with other members of Congress, sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting the committee provide full funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This program provides food and funding to help states and local food banks provide services to supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including the elderly, at no cost.

Second Harvest Food Bank, McDonald’s partner to help feed hungry children

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and McDonald’s restaurants in the Triad have a goal to provide 25,000 Happy Meals to local children this summer.

More than one in four (26.7 percent) children in North Carolina struggle with hunger. This number increases during the summer months when children are out of the school environment and have limited access to programs such as U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.

If a child is not enrolled in a qualified summer program that participates in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the risk is high that these same children may not be receiving regular meals, or any meals, during the summer months, resulting in food insecurity.

Second Harvest Food Bank works

year-round to coordinate food assistance programs and develop partnerships with community organizations that address food insecurity needs.

“With school about to let out for summer, Second Harvest Food Bank is squarely focused on ensuring kids have the nutritious meals they need to stay healthy and happy all summer long,” said Clyde Fitzgerald, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. “Partnerships like this one with Triad McDonald’s Co-Op, which will provide 25,000 happy meals to kids in need, are part of these concerted efforts. We thank our McDonald’s partners for helping to focus attention on the significant problem of childhood hunger and for making it easy for area families to help kids in need in our region.”

The Triad McDonald’s Co-Op (comprised of 92 locally owned and operated restaurant locations) recognizes the sum-

mer meal gap and has reached out to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina to help.

At the local level, each McDonald’s restaurant location across the Triad is participating in a Buy One Give One Happy Meal Campaign, aimed at empowering families in the area communities to give back to others and help bridge the summer meal gap, providing healthy food options to children in the area.

“Throughout the Triad, thousands of local children are food insecure and, because of our reach in the area, we are in a unique position to help address the food needs of our communities this summer,” said Triad McDonald’s Owner/Operator Johnny Tart. “We are thankful for the work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and their efforts for providing food for those who need it most.”

The Buy One Give One Happy Meal

Campaign will take place each Monday during the month of June. For each Happy Meal purchased, a Happy Meal will, in turn, be provided to a child in need.

Donated Happy Meals accrued during the course of the Buy One Give One Happy Meal Campaign will be distributed to children through coordination by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, in June through August, in the following counties: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin.

Each Happy Meal consists of an entrée choice of Chicken McNuggets ®, a Cheeseburger or a Hamburger and a toy.

Each meal is also customizable with two side items: a child size fry, apple slices, other seasonal fruit options (when available), or Yoplait Go-GURT ® Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt and fat-free chocolate milk, low-fat white milk or apple juice.

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Well-rounded senior determines future

“Alexis has and continues to overcome many obstacles in her life,” said counselor Renae Irving. “In spite of all her challenges, she maintains good grades and is As graduation from Carver High very active in school activities. She is a School nears, Alexis Sides finds herself very bright young lady and focused on her thinking about the future. future.”

“It keeps me up at night thinking about Dance teacher Jemecia Vaughn said: what the future holds and the great experi“Gifted and wellences I am rounded are just a going to get few words that from college,” come to mind said Sides. when I think of She wonders Alexis. Many see about the person her talents and she will become abilities as a and the kind of dancer, athlete, people she will and student meet along the leader, but I way. believe her great“How far est strength is her will I go?” ability to be Sides is strong-willed, president of the persistent and student body, a unwavering even regular on the in the face of honor roll and a adversity. She dancer. carries a confi“I have been dence yet is modAlexis Sides a dancer with est and selfless. the marching Never one to folband for four years,” she said. “The band low the crowd, she has a drive and deterwent everywhere the football team went.” mination to utilize her talents to the best of As president of the student body, she her ability.” meets with Principal Travis Taylor to talk At Mineral Springs Middle, Sides about some of the issues on students’ played basketball, volleyball and softball. minds. At first, she said, she was a little She also acted in a production of the musinervous. That soon changed. cal, “Annie”.

“I did note her uneasiness during our “I like to act,” she said. first encounters and asked her to relax and Science is one of Sides’ strengths and feel confident in representing the voice of next year, she plans to go to N.C. A&T her peers,” said Taylor. “She fully State University to major in sports mediembraced this concept and has fought hard cine. to alter the dress code, extend student priv“I want to work with people who have ileges and increase school spirit. sports injuries to help them get back on “Alexis is wonderful student, full of track,” said Alexis. “I want to go for my potential with boundless possibilities. master’s so that I can be a physical theraWhen Alexis pairs her energy with her pist.” ambition, there is little that she cannot Although that is her official plan, she achieve. I expect great and legendary loves dancing so much that she can also things from her.” envision it as a career.

Sides gets everyone’s day going each As she thinks about the future, she morning by reading the announcements. wonders what path she will end up taking.

She also participates in the Crosby The Carver graduation ceremony is Scholars program and in a mentoring pro- scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at the gram in which Carver students go to Cook Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

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Aisha Barnes likes to work. She has a consistently positive attitude and a natural leader.

Barnes, who is legally blind, already works part-time for Industries for the Blind. After she graduates from Carter High School, she will work there full-time.

“Aisha is an outstanding student and strives for excellence in everything she does,” said school counselor Daya Patton.

“Aisha is a natural leader and encourager among her peers. Aisha has a great sense of humor and is pleasure to be around.

Aisha’s strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to overcome challenges will help her to be successful in her postsecondary career.

“Aisha evidences a maturity and work ethic that is remarkable for any high school student. She has chosen to forego many of the social or fun activities associated with being a senior at Carter in order to hold a full-time job at Industries for the Blind.

She is committed to making a successful transition into her adult life and is a role model for her peers. She has benefited from the support of her teachers and parents. She is a shining example of what a hard-working Wildcat can grow up to be.”

Barnes enjoys being around people and helping others.

“Aisha has limited vision, but she will be the first to complete the assignment and help the others who have not completed it,” said Carter teacher Lizzie Faucette.

“She is a people person,” said her mother Stephanie Drummond. “She is good at talking with people. At school, they call her Little Miss Sociable.”

At Carter, Barnes has been participating in a program called Best Buddies in which a student at Carter is paired with a student at Wake Forest University. Best Buddies may have lunch together at Carter

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Barnes’ Best Buddy is Wake Forest student Melissa Olney.

“Aisha has such a contagious positive attitude, a love for her family, friends, and her job and a high level of self-esteem,” said Olney. “She inspires all of us to be our best selves and to enjoy each and every day to its fullest!”

Barnes has been a cheerleader at Carter for three years and played volleyball for one year. She participates in the Special Olympics.

“Aisha recognizes her physical challenges but she is determined that she will be the ‘winner,’” said Faucette. “Aisha has asthma, but she will run the race and win first place.”

She enjoys art, and outside of school, she enjoys shopping for clothes.

“She likes accessories, too,” said Drummond.

“I bought so many earrings that my mom told me that I couldn’t buy any more,” said Barnes.

Aisha went to Lowrance Middle School before coming to Carter. Her younger brother, Quinton is a first-grader at Ward Elementary School.

Barnes enjoys her job at Industries for the Blind.

“I like to work,” she said.

The graduation ceremony for Carter is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at Carter High School.

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Happening now Second Quarter meeting the north carolina area of the northwestern District Quarterly assembly of the Holiness church of God inc. will continue their second quarter meeting from June 4-7 at Beulah tabernacle Holiness church on 1326 n. Main St. the sessions will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday service (June 7) will start at 4 p.m. Bible discussion and business meeting will be on Saturday, June 6 at noon. all churches are to submit their report prior to the meeting. the scheduled speakers are: Ruling elder Wardlow Fraiser of Mount calvary Holiness church (today); Bishop James i. James of Mount Zion Holiness church in Mocksville (June 5); and overseer eugene Kirby of Bethlehem Holiness church (June 7). For more information, contact Fannetta H. Gore at 336-744-9378 or fannettahgore@bellsouth.net.

Beginning June 4 Pastoral Anniversary Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist church at 495 nW crawford Pl., will celebrate the 9th anniversary of Bishop S. t. Davis, Sr. Guest Ministers will be Dr. James l. e. Hunt of new Birth Worship center today (June 4) at 7 p.m., Rev. Derwin Montgomery of Second calvary Baptist church on June 5 at 7 p.m., Minister Keith Vereen of Providence church in Kernersville on June 7 at 11 a.m., and Dr. Dennis Bishop of Waughtown Baptist church at 4 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 336-725-9623.

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Greater Tabernacle plans variety of events for June Talent show, Vacation Bible School are among offerings

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Greater tabernacle Worship center, 1410 attucks St., has scheduled several kinds of events for June. on Sunday June 7, at 6:30 p.m. will be a talent show, Greater’s Best talent.

Sunday June 14, at 4 p.m. will be old School Sunday.

Starting the week of June 15, through June 19, will be Vacation Bible School. on June 18, from noon until 2 p.m. there will be a Food Box Giveaway at 2058 Dellabrook Road. the Men’s conference begins on June 18, with a Gospel concert at 7

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Movie event temple emanuel's environment Movement (teeM) is sponsoring a movie titled "Fracking Stories" today (June 4) from 7 to 9 p.m. on 201 oakwood Dr. Fracking Stories is a film based on public health and environmental issues affecting communities. Guest speakers will be Kate Dunnagan of the Blue Ridge environmental Defense league (BReDl), Kim Porter and Ravin St. Julien-Brown of nc WaRn, and Kyle Dalton of no Fracking in Stokes. For more information, contact Gayle tuch at 336-407-2767 or gayle@ggtuchlaw.com.

Shred it and Forget it the trustee Board of Mt. Zion Baptist church will have a Shred it and Forget it Day on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - noon in the church parking lot on 950 File St. if you have unwanted papers to shred, it’s $5 for small bags or boxes and $10 for large bags or boxes. all are welcome. Dr. Serenus t. churn is the host pastor.

Communion service the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will have its annual Flower communion service on Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. on 4055 Robinhood Rd. there will be a 9 a.m. forum. William Blanco will discuss his proposal for cutting carbon-dioxide emissions.

For more information, go to www.uufws.org.

Beginning June 7 A Glory Cloud Moment the Salvation and Praise cathedral will have its "a Glory cloud Moment" at the Kernersville community clubhouse at 405 Salisbury St., in Kernersville. Service will start on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. From June 8-11 service will start at 7 p.m. with nightly guest speaker apostle Patricia Douglas, "the Money lady" of atlanta, Georgia.

For more information, call 336-602-2495.

Beginning June 11 Overcomers conference new Hope Missionary Baptist church will hold an overcomers conference on thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. on 1201 new Hope lane. the program leader will be elder Marilyn Fulton. Bishop John c. Parks is the senior pastor.

For more information, contact the church at 336724-5401.

Beginning June 13 Women's conference the For You christ Ministries will be having its 12th annual Women's conference on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at 2015 old Salisbury Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and service starts at 10 a.m. there is a $20 registration which includes continental breakfast and lunch. conference speakers will be elder Brandi l. Rojas and Sister Sabrina Jones, both of Greensboro. on Sunday (June 14) regular service at noon the speaker will be apostle Susan Baker tabernacle of Judah Ministries in concord, along with the praise dancers. Praise and worship will be lead by nicole Whitsett of Greensboro. Bobby P. Wilson is pastor.

For more information, contact the church at 336577-4129 or 336-624-1333.

June 14

Observance Day the Deaconess and ladies aid Ministry of Shiloh Baptist church will have a combined annual observance Day program on Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m. on 916 e. 12th St. Guest speaker will be Rev. timothy R. Williams, M Min., pastor of Yadkin Star

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the Union chapel Baptist church family began celebrating the 30th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Konnie G. Robinson beginning Saturday, May 30, with a musical tribute featuring the Big-4 choir at Bethlehem Baptist church. the church is hosting an “evening of elegance” in his honor at the Benton convention center on Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m. tributes will be given by special guests, in addition to presentations from church ministries, friends and community leaders. (Seating for this event is no longer available.) the celebration will culminate

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on Sunday, June 7, at the 11 a.m. worship service at Union chapel, 300 W. 25th St. the Rev. Ronald McRae of little Salem christian church, Reidsville, will deliver the sermon.

For 30 years, Robinson, as pastor, has ministered to the people of God with a God-centered heart, leading the Union chapel Baptist church congregation by example, his congregation says. His humbleness, strength, spiritual and visionary leadership continue to be a blessing to the Union chapel congregation, inspiring all to be more committed to the spiritual and physical needs of the local community and world-wide missions.

Men’s Day Service at Wentz to feature Rev. Roger Hayes

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Anniversary celebration the Holy trinity Gospel Baptist church will have an anniversary celebration service for Pastor Richard c. Miller, Sr., honoring his 31 years of service with the ministry on Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. at 5307 Peters creek Pkwy. the guest speaker will be Pastor James cook from St. Stephens Baptist church. For more information, contact the church at 336-784-9347.

p.m. at 1410 attucks St. Friday, June 19, the Men’s conference will continue at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, June 20, the men will host a health fair and breakfast. the Men’s conference will end on Sunday, June 21, at the morning service.

Saturday June 27, at 6:30 p.m. will be the aftermath. on Sunday, June 28, at 4 p.m. will be Song Requests for $5. all services will be held at Greater tabernacle Worship center 1410 attucks St. the Host Pastor is apostle Brenda J. Mccloud. For more, information, contact Greater tabernacle Worship center at 336-777-1113.

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the Rev. Roger e. Hayes, senior pastor of the church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship, will deliver the keynote address for the 2015 Men’s Day Service at 11 a.m. at Wentz Memorial congregational United church of christ (Ucc), 3435 carver School Road, on Sunday, June 21.

Hayes is also the founding elder of Perpetual Word Ministry, a ministry designed to spreading the clear, plain and unadulterated Gospel of Jesus christ to the world. He was named one of 42 most influential gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GlBt) leaders in america by the Huffington Post.

Hayes is a 1994 graduate of lees-McRae college with a bachelor’s degree in social studies with a teaching certificate. While in college, he was the founding president of the organization of african-american Students and the recipient of the H.c. evens Fidelity award (highest honor given to a graduating senior).

Hayes is a graduate of the true Vine Pentecostal Preparatory academy for Ministers. He received his orders from God and his licenses from Macedonia true Vine Pentecostal Holiness church of God inc.

He was ordained in 1997 as an elder within the true Vine body. in 2003, he became affiliated with the Fellowship of affirming Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Yvette Flounder and was duly ordained in 2005 within that Fellowship.

He furthered his education at Wake Forest University receiving his Master’s of Divinity degree in May 2013.

Rev. Renée Griffin, pastor of Wentz Memorial, invites the public to attend this service.

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Judgment on Israel and Judah

Lesson Scripture: amos 2: 4-

complete Bible Handbook). each prophet speaks on the conditions of By the end of this lesson, we their day. it isn’t uncommon for the Peppers should prophet to live in one kingdom yet • Understand how easily we can serve in the other. Pretty much the turn from God prophets warn of the coming judgSunday • Recognize that God is disapment, encourage repentance, instruct, School Lesson pointed in us and He will judge us and comfort. For this summer, our also theme is “God’s Prophets Demand • commit to following His stanJustice”. dard of social justice in our local the book of amos was penned by communities and the global coma common man from tekoa. this munities. small town was six miles south of Bethlehem and eleven miles from Jerusalem. He was a shepherd who also cared Background: the old testament is subdivided into for sycamore trees. amos was called to minister to israel four parts – the law (first five books), History (Joshua primarily. He also addressed Judah during the reign of through esther), Poetry (Job through Song of Songs), and Uzziah (792-740 Bc). Jeroboam ii was reigning in israel the Prophets (isaiah through Malachi). the seventeen (793-754 Bc). Both kingdoms enjoyed prosperity as their prophetic books are divided into two categories- Major military might and political stability stood out among the and Minor Prophets. this division is based solely on the nations. as they became more prosperous, they slipped length of the writings not the importance of their mes- from God’s favor and turned their backs on Him. their sages. the prophet’s role has always been to serve as the worship was empty; they lived extravagantly by exploit“go between” for God and His chosen People. at times, ing the poor; and their behavior spiraled down to immoralthey also speak to the nations around israel and Judah. ity. When the prophet used “For three sins…even four,” he called by God, they deliver their messages to kings and was referring to so many sins that were uncountable. commoners alike.”Scholars believe that there are a numSee Peppers on B5 ber of prophets who left no written records” (Richards’ 16

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In the photos above, Solomon “Gus” Green is being honored for being the oldest student to graduate from Apex School of Theology by Dr. Cornelius Battle and Dr. Lafayette Maxwell and is receiving his Honorary Doctorate of Ministry Degree from the Founder and President Dr. J.E. Perkins. Elder Green attends Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Winston-Salem. His pastor is Godwin Mitchell.

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Baptist Church in Lexington. For more information, contact the church at 336-724-9263.

June 14 Missionary Day Mars Hill Baptist Church will have their 78th Annual Missionary Day on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m. on 1331 E. Fourth St. Rev. Linda Ingram, president of the Women's Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary Convention of North Carolina will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend. Host Pastor is Rev. Larry Smith. For more information, contact the church at 336-722-0675.

Gospel concert The Concert Series Committee of Grace Presbyterian Church will sponsor The Gospel Sensations of Greensboro concert on Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m. on 3901 Carver School Road. Will "EJ" Furches, minister of mime will be the guest artist. A reception will follow the concert in the J.D. Peterson Fellowship Hall. Rev. Toure' C. Marshall is senior pastor.

For more information call Rudolph V. Boone, Sr., committee chairman and PR director at 336-7674087.

June 20 MALE program The Holy Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church is having a MALE (Men Accomplishing Life Earnestly) program on Saturday, June 20 at 5 p.m. on 5307 Peters Creek Parkway. The program is designed for redirecting the lives of men with principles and standards. It’s a free event for men of all ages. For more information, contact the church office at 336-7849347.

June 28 School of Ministry The Holy Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church is having a School of Ministry session on Sunday, June 28 at 4 p.m. on 5307 Peters Creek Parkway. Featured speaker will be Pastor Richard C. Miller, Sr. Come witness the dynamic teaching of seasoned material to help you maximize your potential through the

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law of process with passion, purpose and perspective. For more information, contact the church at 336-784-9347.

August 3 Lunch and learn The Trinity Glen Church will be having a lunch and learn on Monday, Aug. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 849 Waterworks Road.

The subject will be about “Conversation in Death and Dying.” Key speakers of this event will be Gary Cook, M.Div., LSCW, pastoral counselor and psychotherapist, and Christopher Ehrlich, hospice chaplain from Hospice of the Piedmont. Please RSVP with number of people attending to bwoodard@trinityglen.ne t.

Ongoing Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Dr., in partnership with second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); Saturdays (first and third 10 a.m. - noon); and Saturdays (second and and fourth (8 a.m. – 10 a.m.)

Boutique SJ Boutique free clothes closet is open every second, fourth and fifth Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each month at St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave. Open to the public. Volunteers needed. Contact 336-9951464.

Noon-Day Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon12:45 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 invited to attend. Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor.

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Every second Saturday of each month

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Lesson: Amos declares to Judah that their sins are catching up with them. They have rejected The Law due to their worship of false gods. God will send fire to Jerusalem (Judah’s capital) that will destroy their military might. That prophecy will be fulfilled in 586 BC. Traveling to Israel, the prophet delivers a similar message. Their sins are numerous as well. In verses 6-8, he names a few of them. He calls out the judges, the creditors, and the rich who pervert justice. In verses 7-8, most scholars interpret this as temple prostitution. Some commentaries excluded verses 9-16. Israel is consumed with greed and selfishness. The prophet reminds them of God’s previous actions on their behalf.

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from 11 a.m. to 12:30 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 question to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-7443012.

Service 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., providing hope through teaching and preaching presented

by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information, contact the church at 336-744-3012.

Men Helping Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 336-7443012.

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them to care for their spiritual needs. What do they do? They silence the prophets and treat the Nazirites badly. No matter their strength and power, God’s judgment is coming and they have no defense! In 722 BC Israel will fall to the Assyrians.

Life’s Application: We are exactly like Israel in the north and Judah in the south. They do what they want, knowing that it is wrong and expect God to continue to bless them. Unfortunately, some of us think that having our names on the church roll gives us “one up man ship” over others. God has a standard that believers are to live by – no exceptions! Is God pleased with our behaviors and attitudes? Examine the man in the mirror. Does greed and selfishness call the shots? We will delve into our answers as the quarter progresses.

Don’t be fooled. His judgment will come to us one day just like it came to Israel and Judah.

World Blood Donor Day is June 14 SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The American Red Cross seeks eligible donors to give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, June 14, and throughout the summer to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need.

Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs of hospital patients.

Many schools that host blood drives are out of session during the summer, and regular donors are often vacationing, potentially making them less available to give.

World Blood Donor Day highlights the constant need for donors – during the summer and throughout the year.

Supermodel Niki Taylor, the celebrity spokesperson for World Blood Donor Day, fully understands the importance of blood donations. In 2001, she was in a nearfatal car accident and received about 100 pints of blood. To this day, she attributes her survival to the blood donors and doctors who helped save her life.

Those who come to donate blood with the Red Cross Monday through Sunday, June 8-14, will receive a limited-edition Nexcare give bandage in one of eight global-inspired designs in honor of World Blood Donor Day. Eligible donors are encouraged to choose their day to make a difference.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-

2767).

American Red Cross Blood Donation Centers: Winston-Salem Blood Donation Center 650 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem

Blood donation hours Monday: 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Platelet donation hours Monday and Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Forsyth County: • Clemmons, June 10

from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Trinity Elms, 3750 Harper Road • Kernersville, June 1 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Kernersville Wesleyan Church-Family Life Center, 930 N. Main St. • Winston-Salem, June 4 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at Reynolda Church, 2200 Reynolda Road; June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity Moravian Church, 220 E. Sprague St.; June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 W. End Blvd.; June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Baptist Health, 1920 W. 1st St.; June 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Blvd.; June 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Blvd.; June 14 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Friedberg Moravian Church, 2178 Friedberg Church Road

Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc.

Sunday Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.

M.Y.P.U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Bishop R.L. Wise, Sr.

D.D.; S.T.D. - Pastor

Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006

Senior at Parkland defies odds of cancer

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BY KIM UNDERWOOD WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS

At Parkland, Alexis Fegan has been a cheerleader and a co-captain of the volleyball squad. After she learned in September that she had cancer, she had to sit out the final two games of the volleyball season.

She didn’t want to stop coming to school, though.

“I decided to physically go to school when I didn’t have chemo and radiation,” said Fegan. “I didn’t want to let cancer stop me from finishing out my high school career.”

Fegan attends both Parkland High School and the Career Center, where she takes English IV Honors and AP (advanced-placement) government and politics. With the help of counselors and teachers at both schools, she finds a way to make it all work. As necessary, she takes time off for treatment and recovery and then returns to school.

“All of my teachers and counselors have been helping me,” she said.

“She faced the adversity with grace, determination and unmatched maturity,” said Kathryn Hauser, teacher of AP Literature and English IV Honors at the Career Center.

Hauser also said even when she wasn't able to physically be in class, Fegan was diligent about finding out what work she needed to do and having the work completed when she did return to class.

“Her sense of responsibility and work ethic was amazing, given the physical demands of her diagnosis,” said Hauser. “Alexis had the rare ability to see beyond her diagnosis and maintain her academic pursuits of graduation and college acceptance. Cancer did not define her, as she arrived back in class with a gregarious smile and triumphant spirit. Without cancer, Alexis is an excellent student and young woman; with cancer, Alexis is a remarkable role model.”

At Parkland, Fegan serves as a technology assistant.

She works with Mitch Baiada, a technology education teacher and the school’s technology facilitator.

Baida described her as “smart, social, kind, and an amazing positive spirit.”

He knows that it has been a trying process for her, but she has come through.

“’What an amazing spirit!’ sums it up,” he said.

People in Fegan’s world outside of school have also been quite supportive. She works at the Chick-fil-A on Peters Creek Parkway in southern Winston-Salem.

“I love it,” she said. “It’s the people.”

After storeowner Peter Zimmerman learned about her illness, he organized a Spirit Night. He had special T-shirts printed and a committed a percentage of sales to help with her medical expenses.

For a time, Fegan was not able to work. She has been declared cancer-free and was able to return to work about a month ago.

Fegan had synovial sarcoma. It’s a soft-tissue cancer that is quite rare.

She has had several surgeries in addition to radiAlexis Fegan ation and chemotherapy.

When she first learned that she had cancer, she found it hard to believe.

High school was supposed to be a time to enjoy life, she thought.

“It’s supposed to be the best time of your life, and then everything flips upside down.”

Ultimately, dealing with cancer has taught her a lot.

“It was a wake-up call to enjoy life…I have learned to really cherish every moment…I have also learned to never give up,” said Fegan.

She also said her oncologist, Dr. Thomas Russell, has been a big help.

“Going into it I wasn’t the most optimistic person. He gave me a lot of hope that I didn’t have in the beginning.”

She added the whole process has also strengthened her faith in God. One of the funny aspects of it, she mentioned, is her hair, or lack thereof. Long before cancer came along she would joke with people about cutting off all of her hair.

After the diagnosis, she didn’t wait for the treatments to cause her to lose her hair. She just went ahead and shaved it.

“I actually like the look,” she said.

Fegan’s mother, Vivian, said that her daughter has

always taken a positive approach to life and has always been strong. When her daughter learned about the cancer, Vivian Fegan said, “She never had this woe-is-me mentality. I think it made her more determined.”

Vivian Fegan said that having a daughter who was so determined has helped her deal with everything. “I am so very proud of her and how she has handled everything.”

One thing that was particularly hard for her daughter, Vivian Fegan said, was sitting out the final two games of the volleyball season.

Fegan has long been quite active. She was a cheerleader for two years. She started playing volleyball in seventh grade and has played volleyball for Parkland since her sophomore year.

This season, she was one of three captains on the girls’ teams.

Fegan was born in Georgia. Her father, James Fegan, works for Reynolds American, and his job overseeing manufacturing machinery brought the family here.

Fegan is an only child. She started school at Ward Elementary and then went to Clemmons Middle until Flat Rock Middle opened. During her sophomore year in high school, she became interested in law and government.

“I want to become an attorney,” she said.

She plans to go to Appalachian State University and major in criminal justice. When she goes, she hopes to play intramural volleyball and to see how that goes.

“I am ready to get back my old lifestyle,” she said.

After college and law school, she can envision working at first as a defense attorney in a practice with a couple of other attorneys. She pictures herself staying late in her office becoming as prepared as it’s possible to be.

“I want to make the opposition sweat when they see me walk into the courtroom,” she said.

She already spends time examining documents related to various cases.

“I even read the judges’ statement on why they go one way and not the other,” she said.

She definitely imagines herself becoming a judge at some point. Who knows? Perhaps that path will go as far as the Supreme Court one day or she could go in another direction, such as running for office.

“Becoming a lawyer is my stepping stone,” she said.

The graduation ceremony for Parkland is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 in the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex.

to attend. Although his grades are good, he has to get his scores up on such national tests as the ACT (American College Test) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). To do that, he will be attending Phillips Academy in Massachusetts.

After he moved to Forsyth County, Antoine went to Kimberley Park and Old Richmond elementary schools before going on to Mineral Springs Middle School. He started playing football in Pop Warner league. He tried playing basketball along the way but he was a shade too aggressive and had a tendency to foul out. So he decided to stick with football. As much fun as playing football is, Antoine said, he enjoys intellectual pursuits even more.

“I have more fun challenging my mind,” he said.

He joked that, rather than being known as James the Football Player, he would like to be known as James the Intellectual King.

He is planning to major in biology with the intention of pursuing some career in the medical field, perhaps as a physical therapist or in sports medicine.

One reason he chose Dartmouth is that it is known for being intellectually rigorous. “I know they will push me, which is what I want,” he said.

The Mount Tabor graduation ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Triumph over tragedy for Mount Tabor senior

BY KIM UNDERWOOD WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS

As a star running back for Mount Tabor High School, James Antoine was a target of college recruits. Antoine has long made the point, though, that he doesn’t want to be known simply as an athlete but as an athlete who is also a good student. He is also known as someone who cares about others and who has a winning smile.

“James is an amazing individual,” said counselor Corey Daniel.

Everyone at the school knows him, and he is the sort of person who will ask teachers how they are doing and mean it when he does.

“He genuinely cares for others and he wants to see people succeed,” said Daniel.

“I have known James since he was a freshman in my business class,” said Kimberly Wilcox, marketing education teacher. “On the first day I met him, I thought he had to be a senior.”

That was because of way in which he carried himself and the maturity of his behavior.

Antoine “Since that very first day, he has always been polite, intelligent and a natural-born leader,” said Wilcox. “He has a contagious personality that makes even the worst of days seem okay. He is quick to step up and set positive examples for his peers as well as work with students who are not reaching their potential. He is always willing to help others, even if it inconveniences himself – a true student athlete who always puts school first and clearly excelled on the field as well.”

Football coach R. Laymarr Marshall noted that Antoine was a two-time 1,000-yard rusher, a two-time All Conference player and an All Region player as a senior. As a three- year starter, Antoine had more than 40 career touchdowns and served as team captain as a senior.

“James is an exceptional student athlete and great young man,” said Marshall. “He has a rare combination of great athlete, exceptional academic prowess, and impeccable character. With all of those things going for him he remains very humble and embraces the notion that he is a role model to his peers and to generations younger than he.”

At Mount Tabor, Antoine participated in the Teacher Cadet program, which sends high school students into elementary and middle schools to help teachers as they work with students. He worked with the students at Jefferson Elementary School. He enjoys elementary students in part because they are so funny and so open.

“They will say whatever,” Antoine said.

Antoine also said that he loves to smile and laugh, and that he loves to see others smile and laugh so he does what he can to make that happen.

Antoine has had much to deal with in his life. He started life in Akron, Ohio where his mother was murdered ten years ago. He then moved to Winston-Salem to live with his father, Chris Boston.

These days, Antoine can joke about having to learn to drink sweet tea and to ask for “soda” rather than “pop.”

However at the time, it was rough to make the transition to a new world while dealing with the loss of his mother.

“It hurt a lot,” he said.

He thinks about her every single day and wishes that she were still here. His father has been a great source of support, he said.

“His personal story is one of great triumph over personal tragedy,” Marshall said. “His father, Chris Boston, is a rock-solid foundation in his life that has kept him disciplined and focused while others around him have strayed from productive paths.

“Since he has been on campus at Mount Tabor High School, James has served as a leader on and off the field.

He has earned the ultimate respect of his classmates, teammates, and instructors alike. James is the ultimate competitor. He will undoubtedly succeed at whatever he wishes to put his mind to.”

Dartmouth College in New Hampshire is one of the colleges that recruited Antoine, and it’s the one he chooses

Community Calendar

Senior Democrats Meeting The Forsyth County Senior Democrats will meet today (June 4) at 9 a.m. at the Golden Corral on 4965 University Pkwy.

Steve Hines, director of the Forsyth County Board of Elections, will speak.

Members and guests wanting the breakfast buffet arrive at 8:30 a.m.

Black Chamber of Commerce Meeting The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly meeting today (June 4) at 6:30 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Drive.

The presenter will be Edward Timberlake, Business Services and Lending Director of the Support Center of Raleigh.

This is a members only meeting. Those who wish to join the WS Black Chamber of Commerce can go to www.wsblackchamber.co m. For information contact Randon Pender at 336575-2006 or at randon@wsblackchamber.com.

Anderson Reunion Planning Meeting The 1970 Anderson Reunion Planning Committee returns to the Anderson Center at WSSU on Friday, June 5 at 3:30 p.m. There will be a walk through at the McNeil Banquet room on the 2nd floor. The regular planning meeting will be Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Forsyth Seafood Restaurant on 108 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Contact Fleming ElEmin for attendance at 336-575-0895 or at fleming07.fea@gmail.com

Dinner/Dance The Big Four Alumni Association of Forsyth County will host a Black and White Dinner/Dance on Saturday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Quality Inn on 2008 South Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem.

Dress attire is semi-formal.

Music provided by DJ King Fish. Donations are $25. For tickets and more information, contact Linda Rogers (336-331-3261), Robert Noble (336-7640980) or Carl McLaurin (336-655-5938).

Golf Tournament The Atkins High School Class of 1971 invites all golfers to play in their Eighth Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6 at the Winston Lake Golf Course on 3535 Winston Lake Rd. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. The tournament is being held in partnership with WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy and half of the proceeds will be donated to the school. The format is Captains Choice and the registration fee is $75.00 per person. For more information, contact Andrew Lindsay at 336-407-2510 or Annette Wilson at 336473-5830.

Elks Lodge Sunday Dinner Camel City Elks Lodge #1021 at 1405 Patterson Ave., will sponsor a Sunday dinner on June 7 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Donation is $8 for buffet or take out.

Father and Son March The Carl H. Russell, Sr. Community Center presents Honor Your Father 2015 program on Sunday, June 7 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Father and Son Unity March will start at 2:15 p.m. in the parking lot across from Solid Rock Baptist Church at 3010 Carver School Road. marching to the community center. Guest speaker will be Dr. Lenwood Davis. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Ben Piggott at 336-727-2580.

Salem Band Concert The Salem band,

directed by Eileen M. Young, will have their Cowboys concert on June 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Salem Square in Old Salem, Academy & Main Streets in Winston-Salem. The concert is featuring music from the American Old West, familiar folk tunes, and John Williams’ “The Cowboys.” Get your child’s photo taken with horse and rider in costume from Silverlin Farms.

FREE and open to the public. Hot dogs, drinks, and gelato available for purchase. For more information, go to www.salemband.org or contact Eileen at 336-413-2180. Rain date is August 18.

Caregiver Conference The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging will have their Fearless Caregiver Conference on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Village Inn Event Center on 6205 Ramada Drive in Clemmons. Learn about support, information and advice for family and professional caregivers from aging and disability experts, caregiver advocates, physicians, Social Security specialists, elder law professionals, homecare and facility coordinators and support organizations. Limited number of complimentary caregiver tickets are available for the full-day seminar and exhibitions.

Registration includes lunch. For more information call 877-8292734 or go to www.fearlesscaregiver.com.

NCSBE Public Hearing The North Carolina State Board of Elections will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Forsyth

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County Government Center Multi-Purpose Room on 201 Chestnut St. The Hearing will be about the proposed rule of photo identification requirements for in-person voting.

Public members will be allowed 2 minutes to express their views.

A Peruvian Adventure Kathy Rigsbee of the Foothills Group of the Sierra Club will present A Peruvian Adventure on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Pichu on Thursday, June 11 at p.m. in Single Brothers Workshop on 10 Academy St. in Old Salem.

There will be light refreshments while Rigsbee will present a slideshow of her experiences on a recent tour to Peru. For more information, contact Cornelia Barr at 336-4092772 or cbdub@me.com.

Pet Therapy Social The Shepard's Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have their pet therapy social on Friday, June 12 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on 1700 Ebert St. The Fostering Friendship therapy dogs will be at this event. To register, call 336748-0217 or e-mail dparker@shepardscenter.org.

Anderson Class of '65 Reunion The Class of 1965 A. H. Anderson Senior High School is approaching the 50th year of graduating.

On Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 is the date for the reunion. It has been determined that the cost of $100 per classmate and $75 per guest will be needed to cover the cost of the weekend events. Deposit is $25 per person as soon as possible. Make checks payable to A. H. Anderson High School Class of

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1965. Scheduled activities thus far: Registration & “Meet and Greet” on Friday, June 12 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. with hors d’ oeuvres (while they last).

Dinner/Social on June 13 from 7 p.m. – 12 p.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. worship service, Sunday, June 14.

For more information contact Julia Perkins Chisholm at delta13@triad.rr.com.

Hispanic Arts Program The Hispanic Arts Initiative will launch a new program series "A BailarLet's Dance" with a concert on Saturday, June 13, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Arts Center at 215 N. Spruce St. in downtown WinstonSalem. For more information, contact Maria H. Sanchez-Boudy at 336995-1896.

Bowling For Sickle Cell The Bold Lips for Sickle Cell will have its Bowling for Sickle Cell on Friday, June 19 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at AMF Lanes off of Jonestown Road. Presale tickets are $10 for kids and $15 for adults through EventBrite at www.boldlipsforsicklecellwsnc.eventbrite.com.

On the day of the event at the door it will be $20 for kids and $25 for adults. If your business or family would like to buy a lane it will be $45 which includes tickets plus shoes and bowling for two hours. All proceeds go to Bold Lips for Sickle Cell, a community based organization that focuses on sickle cell awareness and education. for more information contact Jew-EL Darbone, Founder and CFO at jeweldarbone.blfsc@gmail.com o r Boldlipsforsicklecell@gm

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Mildred R. Griffin of Winston-Salem celebrated her 80th birthday on May 13th.

Griffin is a retired educator from the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School system in which she still works as a mentor for firstyear teachers. Along with working, she also is extremely active in the Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., WSSU Alumni Association, National Council of Negro Women and Phi Delta Kappa, among other organizations.

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On May 2, 2015, Winston-Salem native Khrystina A. Morrison graduated with her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida.

Morrison plans to finish completion of her master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from WSSU with future plans to open a comprehensive rehabilitation center offering various therapies under one roof.

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“Students are valued and given many opportunities to After 32 years of service to Winston-Salem State building their knowledge and enhance their skills,” University, Dr. Mae L. Rodney, director of library servic- Rodney said. “They study, work and mature through the es, will be retiring effective June 30. opportunities offered by the library staff. Additionally, at The WSSU Friends of the Library will celebrate least 15 student employees annually perform traditional Rodney’s career on Friday, June 12. Reservations can be library assignments while others have the chance to commade by calling Shagail Reed at 336-750-2442. plete career related internships in media production and Dr. Brenda Allen, provost said: “As the the university archives.” leader for the C. G. O’Kelly Library, she Rodney was instrumental in founding the has worked diligently to ensure that our Friends of the Library organization and estabcampus has the latest comprehensive lishing the library endowment that provides library services and technologies by creatadditional funding. She has also been at the ing and nurturing an environment which forefront of preserving the history of the unifostered creativity and change. Dr. versity and library even compiling a book, Rodney’s contributions are extensive and “Friends Inviting Friends: twenty-five years of cover all aspect of administration from the friend-raising” to share her experiences with budget, print and electronic collections, others. building design, fundraising, marketing, Rodney earned her master’s degree in staff development, to staffing services withlibrary science from North Carolina Central in an ever evolving environment. Her and her Ph.D. from the University of North Mae L. Rodney tenure can be characterized with the quesCarolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining tion ‘What is new in the library?’”

WSSU, she held multiple positions, including Transforming the library services into a totally auto- head reference librarian at North Carolina Central mated and technology-based function began in 1987 and University. In addition to her work on campus, Dr. continues currently with updates in the information com- Rodney serves on the Board of Visitors for the UNC mons. Today, students have access to the latest technolo- School of Information and Library Science and NC gy, including multiple group study rooms with white Digital Heritage Center Board. boards and projection systems that support collaborative Continuing her commitment to WSSU students, learning and a first quality media production lab for com- Rodney is encouraging friends and family to help celepleting assignments. brate her retirement and commemorate the outstanding “Providing useful contemporary services by introduc- contributions Cedric S. Rodney made to Winston-Salem ing collections of textbooks and electronic resources that State University with contributions to the Cedric S. and students need to succeed is characteristic of Dr. Rodney’s Mae L. Rodney Fund in the Winston-Salem State vision for library services,” Allen added. “Her commit- Foundation. Checks should be made payable to the ment to students and the university is evident in how serv- Winston-Salem State University Foundation, with Cedric ices were consistently reshaped to ensure that they were in and Mae Rodney Fund noted in the check’s memo slot. step with WSSU’s strategic goals, whether creating quali- The fund will give a junior or senior social science major ty graduate programs or providing services which an opportunity to increase their research skills by working advanced student success.” with an established faculty researcher.

Rodney is particularly proud of the impact the library

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WSSU professors participate in conference in Saudi Arabia

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diagnose a physical therapy patient.

"While physical therapy education in the United States has moved to a doctoral level, we are seeing an increased transition internationally to take the same steps," Millar said. "Given that change along with increased emphasis on international health initiatives and cultural competencies, these collaborative efforts are becoming more and more important. We are continuing to build these strong cooperative relationships with coun-

As part of an on-going effort to develop collaborative opportunities with Qassim University in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, three professors from Winston-Salem State University's Department of Physical Therapy recently participated in a conference there.

Dr. Lynn Millar, department chairwoman; Dr. Hamdy Radwan, professor; and Dr. Sara Migliarese, assistant professor, made presentations on international trends in physical therapy care at the conference titled, "Join Hands to Advance the Profession of Physical Therapy."

In addition to their presentations, each of the three also looked at evidencebased assessment and treatment within their own specialties.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2014021490 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 433 W. 26th St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2563Lot(s) 047 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 433 W. 26th St, the property being known as Block 2563Lot(s) 047 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-offitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 22nd day of June, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed .

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 433 W. 26th St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: May 21, 2015

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Edie Mae Caldwell Hall (15 E928), also known as Eddie Mae Caldwell Hall and Edie M. Hall, deceased June 14, 2012, 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 14, 2015 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 14th day of May, 2015.

Carolyn Gordon, Administrator for Edie Mae Caldwell Hall, deceased.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2014100210 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 912 Goldfloss St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0758Lot(s) 104 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 912 Goldfloss St, the property being known as Block 0758Lot(s) 104 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

May 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 2015

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

IN THE MATTER OF: 13 JT 249 KHYRELL JABARI EDWARDS DOB: 02-22-13

TO: “China” Last Name Unknown also known as John Doe – biological father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1103.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2015 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 20th day of May, 2015

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

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 17th day of June, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 912 Goldfloss St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: May 18, 2015

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015050533 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 5305 Country Club Rd Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block6265Lot(s) 004 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 5305 Country Club Rd, the property being known as Block 6265Lot(s) 004 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 19th day of June, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 5305 Country Club Rd including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: May 20, 2015

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015040586 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 409 Bacon St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2563Lot(s) 018 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 409 Bacon St, the property being known as Block 2563Lot(s) 018 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-offitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 22nd day of June, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015040312

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 532 W. Acadia Ave Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0968Lot(s) 003 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 532 W. Acadia Av, the property being known as Block 0968Lot(s) 003 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 12th day of June, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 409 Bacon St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 532 W. Acadia Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Date Issued: May 22, 2015

Date Issued: May 13, 2015

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