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27 receive awards at 33rd annual event BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Chronicle honored 27 individuals, businesses and groups who’ve made a difference with its 33rd Annual Community Service Awards Banquet held at The Benton on Saturday, March 24. “Today we celebrate those men and those women who are leaders in our community, who put their lives, their time, their bodies, their money on the line day after day after day to provide a quality service to the people in this community and to make sure this community is a great place to live and relax,” said Chronicle Publisher James Taylor Jr. before more than 500 people. Z. Smith Reynolds (ZSR) Foundation Executive Director Maurice “Mo” Green and former Reynolds American Vice President Lisa Caldwell were named Man

Hundreds came out to see award winners be honored at The Chronicle’s 33rd Annual Community Service Awards Banquet held at The Benton on Saturday, March 24.

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assessment, which included a “Mo Wants to Know” listening tour, A year later, for the first time in ZSR history, the organization put its core values in writing. They include fairness, justice, dignity, equity, integrity, collaboration and excellence. “You’ve honored me and showed me how blessed and favored I am to be a part of an organization that has those notions, that has those core values,” said Green. Green said the Man of the Year award was an inspiration, especially since it was presented to him on a day that just happened to be his 51st birthday. He talked about how he was blessed and highly favored, not challenged in his career, and praised his mother. “My mother is the most amazing person you will ever meet. I am blessed to be her son,” he said. He also said the honor on his birthday inspired him to show appreciation for his wife. Caldwell recently

Award winners vary in service to community and Woman of the Year. Green is the former superintendent of Guilford

County Schools and current director of ZSR, a family foundation that has

invested more than $553 million in the state in the last 80 years. When he

became executive director in March 2016, he conducted a yearlong strategic

Except for the Man and Woman of the Year, here are synopses of the individuals, businesses and groups honored at The Chronicle’s 33rd Annual Community Service Awards Banquet held at The Benton on Saturday, March 24.

with transitioning from foster care to adulthood and hosts many workshops to empower women and girls. The ACEY Group also provides scholarships and is always looking for more women to help propel its mission into the community for the betterment of girls and women.

Her patient care philosophy is to educate, to care and to allow the patients to understand what all of their options are. She feels the social and cultural aspects are as important as the

and brand management. Following graduation, she continued in her parents’ footsteps and became coowner of Forsyth Seafood Market and Cafe. In 2015, she became a

through health, wellness and education of healing through whole foods.

The ACEY Group, part of the Winston-Salem Foundation’s Womens Fund, is dedicated to helping girls and women throughout the Forsyth County community through various projects. On April 28, for instance, the group will sponsor a cross-generational discussion among women. ACEY is an acronym that represents the group’s goals, which are achievement in the education of woman and girls about the power of philanthropy; commitment to connect with women and girls in the community; encourage self-esteem and empowerment of women and girls; and yield women and leaders and philanthropists. The group, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, assists girls

Dr. Amy Mcmichael is a renowned dermatologist in the Triad area. She is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Wake Forest Baptist Health, Lexington Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Perelman School Of Medicine at the University Of Pennsylvania and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Her clinical specialty is skin of color and hair disorders. She is a general dermatologist, which means she sees everything from head to toe. Her passion is pigmintary issues, patients with skin of color that have concerns with skin disease and how to approach it, hair loss and overgrowth of hair.

medical part. She says it's the cultural part that changes for each patient, so her philosophy is to treat the entire person and sometimes the family in getting them better in that way.

certified nutritional coach. She is the founder and curator of the Table Experience, a farm-totable dinner party company specializing in organic meals and nutritional education held at unique venues across the Triad. Hardesty is currently furthering her knowledge in food by attending Johnson and Wales University, pursuing a degree in culinary arts, and will graduate this May. She is also a diligent Christ follower and hopes to continue to serve people

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Organization of the Year The ACEY Group

Community Service Dr. Amy McMichael

Young Professional Ashley Hardesty

Ashley Hardesty is a 28-year-old native of Winston-Salem and one of the city’s brightest young stars. She graduated from N.C. State University in 2013 with a degree in fashion textile management

Business of the year Body and Soul

Part boutique, part gallery, part bookshop, Body and Soul remains a cultural hub in the arts district of downtown Winston-Salem. Founded in 2002 by Dana and Michael Suggs, Body And Soul celebrates AfricanAmerican culture. Dana Suggs, a Jamaica, Queens, New York native, came to the Triad area 24 years ago. Ten years later, New York almost called her back home, but was convinced to stay following a visit to a then newly opened Sweet Potatoes restaurant. Dana was so inspired by the diversity she saw, she decided to stay and start Body and Soul. The shop offers items not found most other places, from Nubian heritage skincare products, clothes and jewelry. The store also has several books and a beautiful display of African-American culture through sculptures and paintings in the art gallery. Lifetime Achievement Anita “Boss Lady” Dean Arnette

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Anita “Boss Lady” Dean Arnette is the voice of gospel radio in the Triad. She began her radio career at WPEG in WinstonSalem as the first female announcer in the market. She was given the name Boss Lady by local Dj Prince Ike. Boss Lady has worked at numerous stations throughout the area. In 2000 she was employed by Truth Broadcasting for sales and promotions on AM 1340/1400 The Light. She was soon back behind the mic for Sunday morning praise, which became one of the station’s most popular shows. Now her loyal fans tune in Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. to hear her midday gospel praise show, which debuted in 2013. Her weekly words of praise and encouragement blesses her listeners. She has also received countless awards over the years as well. Youth of the Year Camden Myers

Camden, affectionately called “Cam,” suffers from a traumatic brain injury,

Forsyth County asked to ‘Ban the Box’ BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

A local group has asked Forsyth County to join the Ban the Box fair chance hiring movement by removing its question on prior convictions from job applications. Commissioners received letters with the request from members of All God’s

Children Ministry, which is comprised of about 100 people from various churches, non-profits and civic organizations. The group wants the county to set an example for giving second chances to those who’ve served their time. This includes not asking about criminal convictions up front and instead simply relying on a background check after the person’s qualifications

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retired as the executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Reynolds American, Inc. after 27 years with the tobacco giant. She has been active in the community in both volunteering and serving on numerous boards. Caldwell said her family didn’t have much money when she

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which causes both cognitive and physical delays, making tasks such as tying shoes or holding a pencil extremely difficult. As he aged, he became increasingly aware of his shortcomings and his selfesteem suffered greatly. Beginning as a hobby to elevate his strengths and teach him some social and math skills, Cam and his parents started a pop-up style coffee business. To everyone’s surprise, Cam enjoyed it so much, the business turned into an every-weekend occurance and Cam’s Coffee Creation was born. Today, with support from the community, they are the first organization to create gainful employement opportunities specifically for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in the Winston- Salem area. Business of the Year Char's Hamburgers

Bryant George has been the owner of Char's Hamburgers since July 1997. He began his life there after picking up an application at the restaurant while picking up some hot dogs for his father in 1983. Four months after starting at Char's, he became assistant manager and then manager of the business. He was later offered the chance to purchase the business from founder David Speaks, and the rest is history. What separates Char's from other local restaurants has been George's commitment to hiring local youth. Over the years he has employed hundreds of local youth as a means to keep them off the streets while also having the ability to put some money in their pockets. His goal has and always will be to keep jobs for young people in the community. Innovation Cook Medical

Since 1963, Cook Medical has worked closely with physicians to develop technologies that eliminate the need for open surgery. They combine medical devices, biologic materials and cellular therapies to help the world’s healthcare systems deliver better outcomes more efficiently. Cook Medical continually works hard to improve their minimally invasive medical devices and the way they're delivered to hospitals and doctors around the world. Being a family owned business allows them to do what’s best for the patient. Their dedication to work through a problem for as long as it takes to find the simple solution is paramount. Cook’s new flourish device helps with the treatment of esophageal atresia, which is a birth defect of the esophagus. Surgery has traditionally been the only treatment option until now and that device is manufactured right here in Winston-Salem. Community Service Emma Allen

As a highly successful entrepreneur, Emma Allen

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was growing up, but was rich in other ways. “I really didn’t know I was poor because I was so rich in love and support,” said Caldwell. “And that love and support came from my parents, and so it is in that vein that I pay it forward.” She dedicated her award to her late parents, Roy and Pauline Jeffries. Youth of the Year Award winner

has owned a number of businesses. She is a seasoned financial expert and is a banker of 23 years. She has been called “the bankers banker” by all accounts. Allen has coached, mentored and advised financial professionals and individuals from across the country and internationally. She transcends traditional thinking and has a proven track record of helping clients significantly advance their personal financial conditions. She is a sought after speaker on the Les Brown Speakers Network. Allen has received numerous accolades, including the Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Award and the Thurgood Marshall Award just to name a few. As a community activist, Allen currently offers a wide range of financial empowerment workshops for college students, community and civic organizations and churches. She is the chairperson for the MWBE advisory committee, which helps to ensure women and minorities have equal opportunities in the businesses world. Her philanthropic works in finance are a valuable asset to the city of Winston-Salem and beyond. Curator of the arts Endia Beal

Endia Beal is a North Carolina-based artist who is internationally known for her photographic narratives and video testimonies that examine the personal yet contemporary stories of marginalized communities and individuals. She currently serves as the director of Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University and associate professor of art. As a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill in 2008, she earned a dual bachelor’s degree in art history and studio art. Following graduation, Beal was one of four women nationally selected to participate in Art Table, a program designed to promote women in the visual arts. Beal has used her experiences as a platform to advocate for minority opportunities within the arts. She was instrumental in creating marketing campaigns that redefined the way minority communities interact with art. Beal has been featured in several online ediorials and national magazines. Her work has been exhibited in several institutions around the country as she continues to bridge the gaps and increase our social awareness. She was not present to pick up her award Saturday. Community Service Josh Howard Foundation

The Josh Howard Foundation is dedicated to helping to improve the quality of life of economically challenged communities by using programs and services that focus on academic improvement, community outreach and athletic fitness training. It is committed to having an active role in uplifting the community. Its innovative programs will help youth to become wellrounded citizens and

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enhance the quality of life of our senior citizens and the community as a whole. The Josh Howard Foundation’s commitment to the young people of the area is commendable. It not only hold annual basketball camps free of charge for children at various recreation centers, it also holds basketball leagues for teens and young adults as a constructive alternative to hanging out on the streets. In addition to basketball, the foundation also has an afterschool program, a community garden for seniors, works with former felons to obtain employment and is involved with helping seniors and kids during the thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. Human Relations Kenya Thornton

C o m m u n i t y Inervention and Educational Services and Eliza’s Helping Hands are two agencies founded by Kenya Thornton. Both organizations are in the Winston Mutual building. C o m m u n i t y Intervention And Educational Services is a community agency with a focus to support and empower families and individuals in need of advocacy and quality support services stemming from a domestic violence crisis. Eliza's Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization striving to bring resources to victims, their families and unserved populations affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, violence and social injustice. Thornton has long been an advocate for those without a voice and works tirelessly to help those in the community who need assistance.

Camden Myers received a standing ovation when he received his award. The 10year-old has started a pop-up business selling coffee despite his cognitive and physical challenges. He was able to set up shop to provide coffee for Awards Banquet guests. Judge Denise Hartsfield, the mistress of ceremonies, commented on the award winners throughout the event, and interfoot reflexology and carpal tunnel treatment. All of the therapists have their own specialties and personalized touch. They are a team of people dedicated to ensuring the health and wellness of each individual. They put the client and creating a therapeutic, caring environment first. Curator of the Arts Owens Daniels

Owens Daniels is a communicator, visual artist and photographer who uses photography to tell stories. His work talks about life experiences and believes everyone has a story to tell. As a visual artist, he gets inspirations from life’s experiences. Drawing from those experiences and others he enjoys communicating stories with a photojournalistic style and vision that hopes will change your life, look and style. His love for art began as a youth when he drew a picture from a book and his mother and father made him feel proud of his efforts. That experience along with others led him into photography. Daniels’ father gave him a piece of advice, which guides his work to this day. His father told him everybody is different and has a story to tell; tell what you see. Organization of the year Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

The Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated was chartered on Dec. 10,

jected some levity when talking about the food businesses, such as Char’s Hamburgers. “I realize this crowd may be nutrition conscious, and may not eat pork and all those things that nutritious-minded people do, but if you’ve never had a pork chop sandwich from Char’s, you done missed something great!”

1923, by five noble men whose mission was to perpetuate the high ideals of Sigma, which are brotherhood, scholarship and service.

Today, 94 years later, the brothers of the Delta Sigma Chapter continue to uphold the principles and high ideals on which the chapter was chartered. They strive to be role models and have a positive impact on the lives of those in the community, their peers and future generations of young men. In the past year the chapter has donated over 2,000 dollars to the March of Dimes, awarded $2,000 in scholarships to high school graduates, adopted a family during the holiday seasons and logged countless volunteer hours at multiple organizations. The organization has been recognized by the fraternity as the Chapter of the Year at the local, regional and international level. The group’s goal is to continue to have a lasting impact on its community and uplift the group’s motto: “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.” Community Service Porsche Jones

Porsche Jones is a community health and wellness educator at Novant Health. She received her BA in communications from Wake Forest University and her MS in rehabilitation counseling at WinstonSalem State University. As a former Division 1 athlete, she developed leadership, communication

and personable skills that have created countless opportunities in her personal, professional and athletic branding. She has a strong passion for working and encouraging others, specifically the adolescent population. She is the president and founder of BOND, which stands for Building On New Development. BOND is an organization created to provide leadership, discipline, SAT prep and athletic development for young men and women. As of 2016 BOND has accumulated 18 full scholarships to Division 1 schools from three graduating classes. In 2018 BOND has shifted in creating positive opportunities for young men with hopes of achieving the same outcome of previous graduating classes. Jones is a visionary who is passionate about helping others to live more fulfilled lives through connecting the dots and become aware of measuring successful outcomes. Human Relations Rachel Beatty Jackson

Rachel Beatty Jackson was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She cofounded Concerned Women For Justice, which was a prison ministry, for 30 years. She also cofounded and volunteered on the Human Relations Commission and has been a member of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company since 1979. Jackson was formerly See Bios on A5

Church of the Year The Love Church

The Love Church is one of the most progressive churches in the city of Winston-Salem. In just seven years, the church has grown from five initial members to over 500, and senior pastor Curtis Friday is reaching for even higher feats in the years to come. The Fridays started the church, out of the desire to see God's people fulfill their God given potential as they come to know His will and purpose for their lives. As church members show through community outreach, teaching, service and biblical study about the unconditional love of God, they believe lives will be changed. They are there to empower the community, reach the youth, young adults and everyone looking for a change by showing them the love that God has shown them. They are there to provide growth in every aspect of life, preaching and teaching the Word of God to win souls for Christ. They are a church where you come as you are but won’t stay as you are. Business of the Year Ma'ati Spa

Ma'ati Spa is a beautiful and modern spa conveniently located in downtown Winston-Salem. The experienced massage therapists there can take away your aches and pains with treatments using aromatherapy, trigger point science, clinical and relaxation techniques. They use the perfect synergy between Eastern bodywork modalities and Western clinical techniques. In addition to massages, their services include facials, paraffin wax treatments, salt scrubs,

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employed by St. Phillips Child Development, Experiment In SelfReliance, Northwest Child Development and the Forsyth County Public Library for 23 years. She currently volunteers for the local Meals on Wheels, which she has been affiliated with for over 20 years. Jackson is an elder and property manager at Lloyd Presbyterian Church. She is a mother of six and grandmother of 12. Special Recognition Renita ThompkinsLinville

Since graduating from Howard University School of Law, attorney Renita Thompkins-Linville has acheived more than 30 years of experience helping North Carolinias when they need a professional and compassionate legal advocate. In her distinguished career, she has developed professional relationships with and earned the respect of many other lawyers, judges and prosecutors in the area. She is also actively involved in the community. She does outreach and is involved in ministry at Piney Grove Baptist Church. She is proud to serve her community in

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Guilford, Mecklenburg, Wake and Orange. She said 30 states have adopted Ban the Box or more comprehensive fair chance policies. Robinson said she personally participates in every decision to deny someone because of their criminal record, which she says would only happen if the crime was directly related to the job they were

any capacity she can.

For Seniors Only! Rev. Dr. Michael D. Simpson

Caring for senior citizens has been a passion for Rev. Dr. Michael Simpson since his days as a young pastor. His focus on senior adults continued following his retirement as the senior minister of WinstonSalem's First Christian Church in 2013.

Simpson, a Norman, Oklahoma native, received his Doctorate of Ministry degree from San Francisco Thological Seminary and has pastored congregations in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and North Carolina. Most recently he has taught classes for older adults in numerous areas such as literature and spirituality. He has also served as bus driver, transporting seniors on trips along with assisting senior authors in their efforts to be published. Lifetime Achievement Rudolph Valentino Boone Sr.

Rudolph Valentino Boone Sr. was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1946 and upon his discharge he entered what is now North Carolina A&T State University,

applying for like if someone convicted of theft in the last few years applied to be a cashier in the tax office. She explained a background check is done at the end of the application process, after the person has been interviewed and deemed to be a finalist. Robinson said an applicant being denied because of their criminal record is very rare, and she’d counted only seven instances of it last fiscal year. She counted 15 instances of an applicant being disquali-

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where he earned his degree in music education. He later earned his master’s degree from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. He started working for the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system in 1955, where he stayed for 30 years. Boone, a dedicated member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, founded, directed and performed with various choirs and bands over the years. He has earned countless awards and honors for his musical talents, too many to count, actually. Throughout his career he taught at 27 schools, with 20 years as the band director at Carver High School. He also organized the first statewide drum major /majorette clinic and contest and had several state champions along the way. His impact on kids lives through music will be remembered for generations to come. Organization of the Year Social Heart

Social Heart is a local nonprofit that feeds the homeless along with distributing food, coats, gloves and hygiene products to those in need in various parts of the Triad. Cedric Allen created Social Heart back in 2009 with just $50 and a dream.

fied because they didn’t disclose a conviction. This is out of more than 400 applicants the county hires per year. Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt asked Robinson if she felt their hiring policy was fair, and she responded there are many county employees that have been hired with prior convictions. “I know we give folks a second chance,” said Robinson, who added that she could see both sides of the argument on banning

Giving back was something he learned from his mother and others growing up as a kid in the Kimberly Park housing development. With help from volunteers, since 2009 Social Heart has helped feed hundreds of individuals across the state. The nonprofit has even given away a car to a single mother of three to remedy her transportation needs. Social Heart has also been on the front line when it comes to fighting injustice in the area. The organization was first to bring to light the living conditions in the Rolling Hills apartment complex. Allen’s dedication to helping the less fortunate has made a tremendous impact in the city and beyond. Business of the Year Sweet Potatoes

With the perfect combination of great customer service and top-notch cooking, Sweet Potatoes is a culinary staple of downtown Winston-Salem. Owners Vivian Joiner and Stephanie Tyson opened their award-winning restaurant in 2003 in the downtown arts district of the city, where they live. Their unique Southern inspired uptown down home cooking is a must have for anyone young or old. Joiner has a strong background in guest rela-

the box. Commissioners Everette Witherspoon and Fleming El-Amin both strongly spoke in favor of removing the conviction question from the form, saying the county’s background check is enough to weed out any problems with applicants. El-Amin gave the personal example of his late brother who had problems with addiction and had difficulties finding work. He said employment could’ve made a big difference in his life.

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tions and has spent more than 20 years in retail and restaurant service. Her genuine care and concern for people helped to strengthen her eye for detail in many aspects of guest service. Tyson is a creative chef who has turned growing up in the South into the soul of the restaurant. She left North Carolina to travel and cook around the world but could not believe what a relief it was to come home again. Organization of the Year United Health Centers

Health care is a major concern for many individuals across the nation. Thanks to United Heath Centers, people in Forsyth County have an affordable option to deal with their health care needs. They have three facilities to serve the needs of the under and uninsured people of the city. The newest facility on Peters Creek Parkway now offers low cost dental services as well. United Heath Centers’ doctors see patients for as low as $35 on a sliding fee scale, which is based on the patients’ income and family size. The center has fulltime doctors at all locations and has a partnership with Wake Forest Baptist, who have doctors on rotation there, also.

“I know other people who just want an opportunity to work, to be considered fairly, no extra favoritism, just an opportunity,” said El-Amin. Witherspoon said changing the application would help applicants if a future human resources director wasn’t as fair as Robinson. Gayle Anderson, who recently retired as Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce president,

United Heath Centers officials want the community to know they offer topnotch health care even while offering reduced rates. Another benefit is you see the same doctor each visit and don’t have to wait weeks or months to get in. Special Recognition Winston-Salem Police Foundation

This summer, the kids of Winston-Salem will get a new view of police when they roll out an ice cream truck and bookmobile in one vehicle. Thanks to the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, the Operation Sweet Reads vehicle will soon make its maiden journey. The foundation supports the Winston-Salem Police Department through funding for training, skill development and partnerships between the community and police. Sweet Reads will involve officers giving out free ice cream to children, which they'll then read stories to inside the truck. The children will also receive a free book. The foundation feels it's a great opportunity to bridge the gap between officers and children while also helping children to read. and Lisa Sykes, who is the project leader of the All God’s Children Ministry Team at Knollwood Baptist Church, both attended last week’s hearing in support of the measure. “We think it’s important that the county to do the right thing, which it’s obviously for the most part doing already except Ban the Box, but we’d like for the county to also set an example for private employers,” said Sykes.

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Ashley Hardesty Young Professional Award presented by BB&T

Lisa Caldwell Woman of the Year Award presented by Reynolds American Inc.

Maurice “MO” Green Man of the Year Award presented by The City of Winston-Salem

United Health Centers Organization of the Year Award – Sponsored by HanesBrands Inc.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Organization of the Year Award – Sponsored by HanesBrands Inc.

Social Heart Organization of the Year Award –Sponsored by HanesBrands Inc.

ACEY GROUP Organization of the Year Award – Sponsored by HanesBrands Inc.

Anita Dean-Arnette Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Russell Funeral Home

Rudolph Boone Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Russell Funeral Home

Porsche Jones Community Service Award presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health

Josh Howard Foundation Community Service Award presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health

Dr. Amy McMichael Community Service Award presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health

Sweet Potatoes Business of Year Award presented by Food Lion

Ma’ati Spa Business of Year Award presented by Food Lion

Emma Allen Community Service Award presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health

The Love Church Church of the Year Award – Sponsored by Winston-Salem Transit Authority

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Char’s Hamburgers Business of Year Award presented by Food Lion

Attorney Renita Thompkins-Linville Special Recognition Award presented by Winston-Salem State University

Kenya Thornton Human Relations Award – Sponsored by Flow Automotive

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Body & Soul Business of Year Award presented by Food Lion

Owens Daniels Curator of the Arts Award – Sponsored by Arts for Arts Sake

Winston-Salem Police Foundation Special Recognition Award presented by Winston-Salem State University

Rachel Beatty Jackson Human Relations Award – Sponsored by Flow Automotive

Members of Dionn Owen & Renaissance join the rest of the group in providing a musical selection at the banquet.

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Celebrating community spirit Cook Medical Curator of Innovation Award presented by Wells Fargo

Award winner Cedric Allen of Social Heart enjoys the banquet.

Friends, family, neighbors, and local business owners are the backbone of this community. Our vibrant spirit comes alive at events like these.

Camden Myers Youth of the year Award presented BB&T

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Mistress of Ceremonies Judge Denise Hartsfield is shown at work at the banquet. Rev. Dr. Michael Simpson For Seniors Only! Award presented by City of Winston-Salem

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“It’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” DENZEL WASHINGTON

The City of Winston-Salem congratulates the winners of the 33rd Annual Community Service Awards CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM Mayor: Allen Joines City Council: Vivian H. Burke, Mayor Pro Tempore, Northeast Ward; Denise D. Adams, North Ward; Dan Besse, Southwest Ward; Robert C. Clark, West Ward; John C. Larson, South Ward; Jeff MacIntosh, Northwest Ward; Derwin L. Montgomery, East Ward; James Taylor, Jr., Southeast Ward City Manager: Lee Garrity

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Lesson Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 30-35

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the reality of post Resurrection events of biblical history *Understand that the Resurrection of Christ is crucial to the transformation of people. *Rejoice in the knowledge of Christ’s Resurrection and presence among us. Background: The time is A.D. 30 and the place is Jerusalem and near Jerusalem. Jesus was crucified and buried on the day of preparation, the day before the Sabbath. The women prepared spices and perfumes on that day to observe the law. Jesus Resurrection body possessed certain properties that indicate it was glorified. (1 Co 15:35-54; Php. 3:21) Christ could appear and disappear bodily, His body could pass through solid objects – such as the grave clothes or walls and doors (Jn 20:19,26) and he could travel great distances in moments (verse. 34).

Lesson: Sunday morning, early, the women went to the tomb of Jesus with intentions to prepare his body with their prepared spices. Unexpectedly the tomb was open and Jesus was not there (verse. 1-3). This perplexed the women who were soon terrified by two angels asking… “why seek ye the living among the dead?” (verses 4-5) The angels went on to remind them of Jesus promises (verse 6-8). After hearing from the angels the women went back to where the apostles and other disciples were gathered. They told them of the Angels and Jesus being raised, but the disciples were skeptical of their story (verse 9-11). Peter, of course, being Peter, had to see for himself and verify the truth, which Jesus had spoken to them before. Finding the “linen wrappings” as a “shell” not in an unraveled heap, Peter began to wonder about the things Jesus said would come to pass…actually coming to pass (verse 12). Providing proof of His Resurrection, Jesus joins a group of men on their way to Emmaus, near Jerusalem. The men were discussing the events of the past few days. Jesus walked with them questioning their recounting of his death and Resurrection adding to the conversation Jesus explained all the O.T. prophecies starting from Moses concerning Him. The hour growing late they persuaded Jesus to stay with them and share supper. They had not recognized Him as Jesus because God actively intervened to keep them from recognizing Him until it was time for Him to depart. Note the blessing of the bread, “and He vanished out of their sight” (verse 31). After being permitted to recognize Him they were immediately aware of how their hearts burned when He spoke to them of the Scriptures. They were so moved that they had to go and tell the apostles and the rest…that Jesus had appeared to them and how He revealed Himself as the messiah, the resurrected Jesus (verses 33-35). (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI, UGP and the Oxford Bible Commentary)

The Love Church came out in full force to celebrate being honored as The Chronicle's Church of the Year.

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The Love Church was recently honored as the Church Of The Year at The Chronicle's Community Service Awards Banquet. The church has been on the front lines of changing people's lives through Christ. The church recently celebrated its seventh anniversary and has grown

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March 30 Seven Last Words The Seven Last Words will be spoken at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 2001 NE 25th Street, on the corner of Ansonia and 25th Street (the church on the hill). Sr. Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor. March 30 Seven Last Sayings 7 Last Sayings of Jesus From the Cross will be held on Good Friday, March 30, at noon at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, Winston-Salem, where Dr. John Mendez is the senior pastor and church host. Seven preachers will be delivering in their own unique way the 7 last sayings of Jesus Christ from the cross. March 30

Friday says the troubles they went through early on makes it that much more satisfying now that the church is in a better place. He feels there is no progress without struggle. “One of the things I tell the church all the time is 'if God took the struggle away then he has to take away the strength you gained from

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For Your Consideration: How do you recognize when revelation comes to you? Have you experienced the “burn” in your heart from Gods Word?

Life’s Application: The good news of “Resurrection Sunday” is the truth that Jesus will find us, join us in our journey and reveal His plan for us. The power of the Resurrection is evidenced in our changed lives, our mended hearts and the restoration of love in families and individuals. It’s reassuring to know that, even in the most difficult of times we can rejoice in the fact that “The Lord is risen indeed” Luke 24:34

each year. Senior Pastor Curtis Friday said after the anniversary it felt like the church has became “a complete church.” “We don't celebrate anniversaries every year; we usually do it every other year,” said Friday. “We celebrated seven years because I felt like seven was a great accomplishment due to the tests and trails we endured to get here.”

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Dr. Soaries brought everyone to their feet Wednesday afternoon, March 21, with his message.

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Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries spoke to the conference about financial freedom.

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Last week Union Baptist Church held their annual Renew Church Leaders and Laity Conference. The purpose of the conference is to provide opportunities for ministers, church leaders and laymen to convene for worship, inspiration, information and vision. One of the components discussed was financial freedom. Rev. Dr. DeForest

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Good Friday Service The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N Jackson Ave., will have its second annual Good Friday service on Friday March 30 at 11 a.m. Pleasant Union Primitive Baptist Church Family will be the guest and the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Youth Choir will be featured. Pastor Reginald Lampkins of Pleasant Union will speak. The community is invited.

Soaries of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in New Jersey spoke on the subject last Wednesday morning at the church. Dr. Soaries is best known for being featured by CNN for their Black in America series hosted by Soledad O'Brian. Soaries' dfree financial freedom movement is a transformational, lifestyle movement that promotes financial free-

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church office at (336) 577-3420.

March 31 Family Fun Day Annual Resurrection family fun day hosted by Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc.’s FLAME Youth and Young Adult department and Senior Pastor Phillip G. McCloud will be on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first come, first served). There will be games, food, face painting, the obstacle course bounce house, GoTimeGaming truck unit, Resurrection Story "Why We Remember," registered giveaways, and egg hunt at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 1538 Waughtown St., WinstonSalem. March 31 CD Release Come ready to praise, worship and celebrate with Sharon Evans to celebrate the release of our new gospel

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it,” he said. “So the seven years did feel hard but it gave us the strength and growth we needed.” “I think we needed that and they were some hard years but the test was needed so that we could grow, not just in numbers but individually. I wouldn't take it back for the world.” Sowing into the congregation is of the utmost importance for Friday. Beginning two years ago the church gave away a car to a member in need. They will do the same on Easter Sunday. According to Friday this is a tradition they want to carry on every two years going forward. “There is a young lady that rides the bus to church every Sunday and she even walks sometimes so we think it's time to surprise her with a car,” he said. “I think it will be a blessing

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because we love to do outreach.” “We do a lot of outreach but we call it inreach because we actually have members that are in need,” Friday continued. “It's awful for other members to say we are in need and see the church give to everyone else.” In the future, Friday wants to have a sports/business complex where people can have activities or sporting events. On the business side that would allow someone to open up a business at the complex and let them operate for six months rent free. After six months, if the business is not doing well they would close shop to allow another business an opportunity to thrive. If it is successful, they would then begin to pay rent or be allowed to move to a different location. As a young minister Friday says it's very impor-

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to financial management. “The delimma is that we are not broke, but we are broke,” said Soaries. “The black middle class has grown exponentially, but they're broke living paycheck to paycheck and poor people are still poor despite all of the gains we have made.” His financial freedom movement has empowered churches and individuals to pay down millions in debt to improve the quality of their lives. His Billion Dollar Challenge is facilitating the African-American community to pay down $1 million in debt by the year 2020.

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March 30 Good Friday Service The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N Jackson Ave., will have its second annual Good Friday service on Friday March 30 at 11 a.m. Pleasant Union Primitive Baptist Church Family will be the guest and the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Youth Choir will be featured. Pastor Reginald Lampkins of Pleasant Union will speak. The community is invited.

March 30 Parent’s Night Out Join us for Parents’ Night Out on Friday, at Great Commission Community Church, March 30 from 9 p.m. until 11 a.m. March 31. GC3 will host a Kids Lock-In for ages 3-12. Kids must be potty trained. There will be food, fun, and games all night. This event is open to the public. The cost is $10 per child. This event will end with a free Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. This is open to the entire community and is free. For more information, please contact the church office at (336) 577-3420. March 31 Family Fun Day Annual Resurrection family fun day hosted by Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc.’s FLAME Youth and Young Adult department and Senior Pastor Phillip G. McCloud will be on

March 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first come, first served). There will be games, food, face painting, the obstacle course bounce house, GoTimeGaming truck unit, Resurrection Story "Why We Remember," registered giveaways, and egg hunt at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 1538 Waughtown St., WinstonSalem.

March 31 CD Release Come ready to praise, worship and celebrate with Sharon Evans to celebrate the release of our new gospel single CD release, “It’s Getting Better!” It is being released digitally and hard copy CDs will be available on March 31. This celebration event will be Saturday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 North Woodland Ave. The Rev. Derwin Montgomery is the pastor. For more information, contact Sharon Evans a t sharonevansbooking@gma il.com for call (336) 2075122

Month of April 99th Anniversary Celebrations Kimberly Park Holiness Church has chosen to celebrate its 99th church anniversary during the month of April. The celebration services are set for each Sunday morning and two afternoons during the month of April. The service times are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Guest churches and their pastors slated for the 4 p.m. services are Bishop T R Rice of Mercy Seat Holiness Church (April 8th) and Elder Anthony Blair of Miracle Mount Carmel Holiness Church of WV (April 15th). A fellowship dinner will follow the April 15th morning service. Designated ministers of the Kimberly Park will speak during the 11 a.m. worship services.

April 1 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on April 1. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will reflect on Easter at both the Awake service at 9 a.m. and the Traditional Worship service at 11 a.m. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Gloria Fitzgibbon will present “Salvation: Rethinking Soteriology in an Age of Mass Extinctions and Climate Change.” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Jim

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tant to him that he pay homage to the pastors that have paved the way for him and other young preachers. He says he acknowledges them any and every chance he can. Friday says the name Love Church came about from a mentor of his who has a church by the name of The Rock Church. Also his spiritual father in the ministry has a church by the name of The Word Chuch. He felt the one name was catchy and applied that to his ministry. “We just wanted one word to make it simple and it comes from the verse for God so loved the world so if he loved the world let's love him too,” said Friday. Friday says the church is non-denominational and they just believe in the Word. He feels denomination means separation so he doesn't want to be separate from the body of Christ because “we are all one.”

Curtis Friday, senior pastor of The Love Church, poses with his wife, Shameka Friday, following the awards banquet.

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“I decided to go after this in 2005 and I realized on a strategic level the only reasonable place to start was with debt,” he said. “On a practical level you can't save if you're in debt and you can't invest if you're in debt so debt became the major barrier I decided to go after.” Soaries said he knew if he started a program that was aimed at debt no one would come. He says at his church, hypocrisy is an acceptable form of behavior. “We did some market research by asking questions and we realized that if we could brand the strategy and lean it towards the positive instead of the negative, meaning putting the emphasis not on the problem but on the goal we were able to get people to come,” he continued. His program focuses on debt, delinquency and defecit Campbell will present a non-magical explanation of the resurrection. For more information, visit UUFWS.org April 1 Sunrise Services New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church at 7000 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, will have Sunrise Service on April 1 at 6:30 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Clevan Davis, the pastor of Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church of Pfafftown, NC. Breakfast served afterward. Morning service will be at 10 a.m. with the pastor of New Hope, Rev. Dairl Scott, Sr.

April 1 Easter production On Sunday April 1, Agape Faith Church is proud to present “Rhema: Words to Live By!” This production is a dramatic presentation that highlights two things: the power of Jesus’ spoken words and the spoken promises of God. The production will be held live during regular service times at our Clemmons campus, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and via live stream at our Statesville campus at 11a.m. Join us for this life changing production this Easter! You can find more information about this event at https://www.agapefaith.co m/rhema-words-to-liveby/.

April 1 Easter feedings and services Pastor Sylvia Dawkins of Winston-Salem announces Easter Feedings and Services: Easter Sunday Feeding on Sunday, April 1 at1 p.m. at old Wades Service Station on Patterson Avenue in Winston-Salem; and Easter Miracle Crusade and Music Concert on Sunday, April 1, at 4 p.m. at Quality Inn, Akron Drive, Winston-Salem. God’s Mount Calvary Deliverance Church invites the public. Pastor Dawkings can be contacted at sylviadawkinsministry@yahoo.com or godsmycalvaryphdc@yah oo.com.

April 4 50th anniversary of King assassination On Wednesday, April 4, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination in Memphis, a 6 p.m. rally will be held at Winston Square Park, 310 N. Marshall St. (parking available at First Presbyterian) to lift up $15

as a means to allow people to become financially free, hence the name dfree. Since 2005 his program has taken off through the religious community and his church along with others who have followed his program are thriving. That success has spawned a book written by Soaries called Say yes to no debt which came out in 2011. Soaries spoke to the conference Wednesday, March 21, about applying biblical stories into his strategy of becoming financially free. “My job is to motivate and teach the leadership that it is possible to be free and they in turn teach their congregations how to execute the strategy,” said Soaries. “I have the message and my team has the tactics.”

Despite unfavorable weather, hundreds of protesters gathered at Corpening Plaza last weekend to show solidarity with students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the local March for Our Lives.

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Students, teachers send message during local March for Our Lives

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Despite rain, sleet, and snow, more than 1,000 people gathered downtown last Saturday to stand in solidarity with the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and others who organized March for Our Lives. The nationwide demonstration was organized by students at the Florida high school shortly after the Feb. 14 shooting when Nikolas Cruz, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, was accused of opening fire with an AR-15 rifle and murdering 17 people. During the local demonstration on Saturday, March 24, local students, teachers and others with concerns about gun laws held signs with the names of the victims while others took to the stage to voice

their frustrations and call for stricter gun laws and other changes. As wet snow fell on the hundreds of protesters in attendance, Aidan McCarthy, a sophomore at Reagan High School, urged those who can to make a difference at the polls. He said, “We’re gathered here today to send a clear resounding message to our representatives that we will no longer tolerate their corruption or their complictness in murder. “Our representatives have shown the inability to make common sense decisions to protect us. We must make the decision for them; their votes against common sense gun regulation will be the last votes they ever make as our elected officials.” Christy Robinson, a former kindergarten teacher, echoed McCarthy’s statements

when she spoke during the demonstration. She said also sent a message to members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) who believe more guns are the answer. “The number of us who want safe schools for our children is vast. The NRA has money; we can look to our own Senators Burr and Tillis. Of the 535 members of Congress, they were ranked second and fourth in total money received in the support of guns,” Robinson continued. “$11.4 million bought their silence, bought their complacency but trust us when we tell you that we are profoundly invested in making this right. “…We are marching for our lives. We are marching for our student’s lives. We are marching for our children’s lives.”

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Tiger Woods is swinging back on course

Just when i though i'd never see tiger Woods as one of the favorites going into a major championship, he proves us all wrong as he is one of the betting favorites going into the Masters next month. the 42-year-old golfer has overcome injury and scandal to place himself back into the spotlight. Woods is coming off of two top five finishes in his last two pGa tour events. that has to give Woods and his fans supreme confidence going into the Masters, a tournament he has won on four different occasions. this dramatic turn of events for Woods seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. in an interview with eSpn, Woods says he's never had to change his game considerably, but back surgery has finally enabled him to play

pain free. honestly i never thought Woods would ever come close to the tiger of old. Back injuries in golf are like a basketball player with bad knees. For him to endure surgery after surgery and finally be pain free is nothing short of miraculous. and now that he is back, the players on the pGa tour better get ready for the show. everyone knows that golf is more interesting when Woods is good. in my lifetime i have never seen a player dominate the sport as he did in the early part of the 2000s. the pGa tour needs Woods to return to form as he raises ratings and attendance in their galleries at every event he plays. Woods currently sits at 14 major tournament wins, second most behind Jack nicklaus who has 18. tiger has always said his goal is to eclipse Jack's record. he has not won a major tournament since the 2008 U.S. open. to think that Woods has five major victories left in him would be optimistic. as the old saying goes, father time is undefeated, so he will have to hurry if he wants to catch Jack. For me, it would be good just to see him win one major before it's all said and done. i still think Woods has some top notch golf left in him. his swing, short game and putting have progressively gotten better each week. it may be too soon to expect him to compete for a major title so soon but it's good to see him finishing in the top 10 of tournaments. Many of the top golfers See Ramsey on B4

life is in the fast lane with Winston Fastest

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Trisha Bennett is a Winston-Salem native who will soon start up her own track club in the area.

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Trisha Bennett's track club Winston Fastest will hit the track early this April.

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there is no shortage of basketball or football trainers in the Forsyth County area. For those kids that are interested in track and field, Winston Fastest may be the club for them. trisha Bennett, club founder, decided to start the track club after graduation from St. augustine's University in raleigh. She ran her high school track first at parkland high School under head coach

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haMpton, Ga. — tiger Woods changed the face of golf. venus and Serena Williams transformed tennis. and now darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. may do the same for naSCar. the 24-year-old racecar driver’s Cup Series debut at the iconic daytona 500 got the nation’s attention. as naSCar’s first full-time black driver in its elite series since Wendell Scott in 1971, all eyes were on

Wallace. thanks to his second-place finish, the highest-ever by both a black driver and a rookie, those eyes didn't waver. as Wallace traveled to hampton, Georgia, to race the Folds of honor Quiktrip 500 on Feb. 25 at the atlanta Motor Speedway, fan attention stayed riveted on him. even by naSCar’s super media and fanfriendly standards, Wallace did a lot that Friday prior to the Quicktrip 500. on top of the requisite press conference, he squeezed multiple one-on-one

interviews, mostly with local atlanta tv media. Wallace knows that the heightened interest in him is a combination of his race and his daytona 500 performance. instead of downplaying the attention to his race, Wallace, whose father is white, has embraced it. “there is only 1 driver from an african-american background at the top level of our sport. i am the 1. you’re not gonna stop hearing about “the black driver” for years. embrace it, accept it and enjoy the journey,” he tweeted

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on november 8, 2017. embracing his race doesn’t mean dwelling on it Cameras in action stock photography though. “you can Bubba Wallace: Changing the Face of psych yourself up by NASCAR? reading all the history and whatnot and By 16, he was com- series and received in the the rookie of the doing all of that but peting that just puts too naSCar K&n pro year award, a first much pressure on Series east, the for an africanyourself,” he said sport's main devel- american driver. he won three during an interview opmental series for grooming its next more times in 2011. at the atlanta Motor Speedway. “So i’ve generation, as part of driving for Joe learned to focus on naSCar’s drive Gibbs racing team just the driving for diversity initia- in 2012, he held his aspect of it and let tive. his first race at own, staying near Greenville- the top and even everything else set- the pickens Speedway, winning one race. tle in behind.” Wallace, who he won, becoming he had five wins in was born in Mobile, the youngest driver two years. in 2014, alabama, and raised to ever win at that he finished third in Concord, n.C., track. after another overall while driving began racing go- win, he finished the truck series with karts at 9 years old. third overall in the See NASCAR on B4

Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. is shown with sister Brittany, left, and mother Desiree, right.

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Salem Lake has new attractions

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City residents were invited to join Mayor allen Joines and members of the City Council at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Salem lake Marina Center on Friday, March 23. to celebrate the occasion, Mann Marine offered free pontoon boat rides. Before the ribbon cutting, a free session of the yoga classes was taught at the marina center. in addition, Zagster offered half off its annual membership fee for use of its bike-

share stations, including the station at the Salem lake trail. a bike ride was held around the lake after the ceremony. the marina center was built with $4 million in bonds that voters approved in the november 2014 bond referendum for improvements at Salem lake park. other improvements include a new playground, new restrooms and parking areas at the linville road and Salem lake road trail heads, and renovations to the lakefront activity area. on March 18, Salem lake also had a See Marina on B4

Children at the Salem Lake ribbon cutting ceremony for Winston-Salem’s first Kids in Parks location wait for their chance to ride when the ceremony is over.

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Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. glances upward while at the Daytona 500.

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Trisha Bennett was a standout track and field runner at both Parkland High School and Winston-Salem Prep.

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Antwan Hughes and then for Derrick Speas at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. As a youth, Bennett was not a sports fan or even wanted to play sports. She actually became interested in running track following an encounter with a dog where it chased her and she realized how fast she was. “I loved running the curve which is why I liked running the 200 and 400 meter dash,” said Bennett. “Running was a relief and I didn't have to worry about being in trouble.” “It kept me busy so I really didn't enjoy it until I started competing against other people which made me get enthusiastic about track,” she continued. Bennett set records for the best time in the 200- and 400-meter dashes at both Parkland and Prep. She made it all the way to the Junior Olympics as well. She says her time at St. Aug. was an adjustment from high school but feels it was a great learning tool. The idea to start her own track club came about during her senior year in college. She wanted to take the lessons she

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on the PGA Tour have never seen Woods at his best. None of them have been able to fill the void in the last decade that Woods left when all of his troubles and injuries began to manifest. The fact no one has been able to fill his shoes shows even more how great he really was during that time. I know some will doubt the legitimacy of Woods' comeback. I feel if he can get back to 80 percent of what he was, that will be good enough to compete for wins week

has acquired over the years and impact a young person’s life. “I told myself I wanted to get an organization together because this is something that I love to do,” she said. “I know it's a lot of kids out there with the drive but they just don't have anyone to push them.” Her target ages are 4 to 14. She says she will have the children involved with training, conditioning and improving their skills on the track. Her organization will be year-round because along with training the kids on the track, she will have them involved with community service. Bennett feels what separates her club from others is the fact she wants to impart life lessons on the kids along with the training aspect. “It's about having the kids engaged instead of having them run the streets,” she went on to say. “It's not all about competing either, it's more about impacting the kids’ lives in a positive way.” She plans to train at Forest Park Elementary school and Winston-Salem Prep Monday through Friday. Sign ups for her track club are at W.R. Anderson Community Center and the first practice is scheduled for April, 2. For more information, email Bennett at trishabennett80@icloud.com.

in and week out. People forget he is the only player to win all four professional major championships in a row, has the lowest career scoring average in PGA tour history, won 79 PGA Tour events and has been PGA Tour player of the year a record 11 times. Those are just a few of the many accomplishments he has achieved over the years. I realize it has been almost a decade since he was on top of the golfing world but if he can stay pain free it will be hard not to believe he can't win at least one more major, after all he is only 42 years of age.

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Kyle Busch Motorsports. He followed that up by driving with Roush Fenway Racing in the Xfinity Series from 2015 to 2017. When Aric Almirola was injured last year, Wallace filled in by driving for the iconic Richard Petty Motorsports. His stellar performance prompted a welcome as their full-time driver of the legendary no. 43, now a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, for the 2018 season. NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, nicknamed “The King” for a career that includes seven NASCAR Championship and Daytona 500 wins each, plus over 700 Top 10 finishes in 1,184 starts, strongly believes Wallace is a future NASCAR star. Approached during the roar of practice rounds at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, the NASCAR legend said he saw Wallace as part of the sport's future. “NASCAR’s face, as far as driving, is changing,” Petty said. “It changes every 12 to 14 years; we’re right in the middle of that. That was one of the reasons I was looking for a younger driver. Of all the ones that we looked at, we thought Bubba was going to be as good or better than any of

the rest of them, personality-wise, driver-wise, sponsor-wise, the whole deal.” Bill Lester, the historic black NASCAR driver who raced two Cup-level races in 2006 and garnered seven top-10 finishes in the truck series from 2000 to 2007, champions Wallace but warns that the lack of major sponsorship is a huge obstacle to Wallace realizing his full potential. “If they do not get more corporate support, they’re going to struggle,” Lester said of Wallace and his team via telephone. “I always had a good looking car but, when it came to everything that was necessary to [run] at the front, I didn’t have it and that was because I just didn’t have the resources that the toprunning teams had and he is in the same position.” NASCAR sponsorship is a revolving door so any race week, sponsors can step up. That has given Wallace an opportunity to attract nontraditional sponsorship like the blackowned, Columbus, Ohiobased moving company E.E. Ward. Brian Brooks, co-owner of the company founded by former Underground Railroad conductor John T. Ward in 1881 that also counts Richard Petty Motorsports as a client, shared that their support of Wallace in Atlanta, especially during Black History Month, was

a very hopeful gesture. “I think it would be a disgrace if we have to wait another 50 years for someone to come after Bubba to be a driver of color in NASCAR,” Brooks said via phone. To be a strong contender, Lester insists that Wallace needs Fortune 500 support. “With him not having full sponsorship, which is about an $18 million to $20 million proposition per year these days, he’s at a deficit,” Lester said. Like many in NASCAR, Derrell Edwards, a former college basketball player turned Austin Dillon pit crew member who is believed to be the first AfricanAmerican over-the-wall crew member for a Daytona 500 winner, feels that Wallace’s success is a good look for NASCAR’s future. “I think a lot of the people are going to gravitate towards him ….and it’s going to be great for the culture,” he said. “We’re lacking in that department when it comes to NASCAR,” Wallace said in conversation regarding the potential impact he and his team could have on increasing black representation in the sport. “For us to be able to go out and do what we do on the racetrack and try to be the best, I think it’s going to help that number grow.”

City of Winston-Salem officials joined children at the Salem Lake ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Winston-Salem’s first Kids in Parks location.

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The marina center was built with $4 million in bonds that voters approved in the November 2014 bond referendum for improvements at Salem Lake Park.

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ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Winston-Salem’s first Kids in Parks location. To celebrate the occasion, Zagster offered free use of its bike-share station at Salem Lake, so parents could ride the trail with their kids. The Track Trail at Salem Lake consists of nine stations along the seven-mile Salem Lake Trail. Each station provides information about plants and animals that make Salem Lake their home, as

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well as information about the value of the lake and why it is important to keep it clean. This is the first bike Track Trail in the Triad. In all there more than 150 Track Trail locations in North Carolina, nine other states and District of Columbia. The mission of Kids in Parks is to get kids away from technology, and out into nature and physically active. For more information about the program and locations, and to register, go to KidsinParks.com.

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Friday garbage collection changed for Easter holiday City offices will be closed Friday, March 30, for the Easter holiday. CityLink, the city’s citizen service call center, will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist citizens and will be available outside of those hours for water, sewer and other non-911 emergencies. Garbage collections scheduled for Friday, March 30, will take place on Monday, April 2. Recycling and yard waste collections will not be affected. For more information call CityLink 311.

Today, March 29 – Lunch and Learn A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 11:00-1:00, at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. Registration is required. Call (336) 7216918. Call early to assure a space.

Lewisville Elementary recognized for end of year testing achievements At the recent Lewisville Town Council meeting on Feb. 8, the Town Council presented Lewisville Elementary School with a resolution recognizing their achievement in the state's end of year testing. Lewisville Elementary School is among the top 4 percent of elementary schools in the state and top in Forsyth County for achievements. Mayor Mike Horn presented the recognition to LES principal Angie Choplin, her teachers and staff. Also present to give thanks were School Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory, assistant superintendent Donna Cannon, school board member Lori Clark and Katie Carroll from the LES PTA.

Today, March 29 – N e i g h b o r h o o d Association The East/Northeast Neighborhood Association will host a "Chat with Mayor Allen Joines" on Thursday, March 29, 6 p.m. at the 14th St. Recreation Center. Please RSVP by calling President of E/NEWNA-Marva Reid (336) 997-2519.

Long-term project to relocate downtown traffic signal cabinets underway Contractors and city crews are three months into a multi-year project to replace signal poles and relocate the steel cabinets that control traffic signals downtown. The project requires crews to close street lanes. To reduce traffic congestion, work is being performed at night, typically from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work on this project will continue on Marshall, Cherry and Church streets up through the closure of Interstate Business 40. During the closure work will shift to the less-busy streets on the fringes of downtown, and resume on Liberty, Main, First and Second streets after the highway reopens, said Jeffrey Fansler, the acting deputy director of transportation. In all, the project is tentatively scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2021, although the actual timetable will depend on how long Business 40 is closed and other factors, such as weather.

Now-Mar. 30 – Basketball Camp Scholarships EnergyUnited is giving two students an opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and coaches this summer, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships. Applications are being accepted through March 30 and can be found online at www.energyunited.com/sports-camp. Eligible students who are interested in the scholarship can contact Donnie Shoaf, Communications Specialist at (704) 9242139 or donnie.shoaf@energyunited.com.

The Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem receives certification The Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem was re-certified as a Senior Center of Excellence by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services based on an on-site certification visit conducted March 2. The certification is for a five-year period, from March 2018 through March 2023. There are 164 senior centers in 97 of the 100 counties in North Carolina. There are 98 certified centers of which 85 are centers of excellence. The Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem is one of two state-certified senior centers of excellence in Forsyth County.

Now-Mar. 30 – TURN Application Deadline Beginning March 1, the Community Development Department with the City of Winston-Salem will accept Spring 2018 applications for both its Rehab

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and TURN home revitalization programs. The application period will close at 5 p.m. on March 30. Applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list for the Fall 2018 program.Contact Donna Perry, Senior Project Supervisor, at (336) 7341289 or donnap@cityofws.org for more information.

Now-March 31 – “Driving Miss Daisy” 40+Stage Company will open their 2018 season with “Driving Miss Daisy,” directed by Sheri Masters, at Hanesbrand Theatre. Performances will be held in the Hanesbrands Theatre, 251 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem. For ticket prices and show times, visit https://rhodesartscenter.org/drivingmiss-daisy/ or call Arts Council box office at (336) 747-1414. March 31 – Yoga class Triad Cultural Arts is sponsoring “Stress in Our Lives and Our Community” open discussion and relaxing introductory yoga 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Triad Cultural Arts, 1321 Hardesty Lane (across from Forsyth Seafood) in Winston-Salem. This is free and open to the public. For more information go to triadculture.org or call (336) 757-8556. April 2-3 – Community Health Fair The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is sponsoring a free, two-day Community Health Fair at WinstonSalem State University in the Anderson Conference

Center at 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The fair will start on Monday, April 2nd at 5:30PM and end on Tuesday, April 3rd at 4:30PM. The event is free and no registration is required to attend. April 3 – Society Meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 3 in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr.,Winston-Salem, 27106. The social period will begin at 6 p.m., announcements at 6:15 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

April 3 – Triad NOW monthly meeting Triad NOW (National Organization for Women) meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Parkway UCC, Winston-Salem. The next meeting will be April 3. April 3 – Meeting about mold An update on the issue of mold at Ashley Elementary School will be at Dellabrook Pesbyterian Church, 115 Dellabrook Road, Winston-Salem, 6: 30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3. For more information, contact the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP at (336) 767-3470.

April 4 – City Orientation and REdiscovery Please join us on April 4 at the gorgeous Central Library in Downtown Winston-Salem for all

things Twin City. This "orientation" is geared towards those who are newer to the City, but we guarantee that even if you've been here for 20 years, you'll learn something new! We'll start at 6 p.m. and have some light refreshments while learning about all kinds of things. This event is free but an RSVP is requested.

April 4 – Volunteer Training The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have volunteer training from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 4 at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. Older adults in the community need help with supportive services such as transportation, minor home repairs, visits or caregiver respite. Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information or to volunteer, call The Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.o rg to register for volunteer training.

April 4 & 18 – Expungement Clinics WFU will host expungement clinics on April 4 and 18. The April event will be held at ESR, 3480 Dominion Street. The April 18 clinic will be at Samaritan Ministries, 414 E. Northwest Blvd.

April 6 – Law symposium The Wake Forest Law Review’s Spring 2018 symposium, “Rights & Resources: Using Human Rights to Protect Natural Resources,” is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6 in the Worrell Professional Center, Room

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Former Reynolds Chief Human Resources Officer Lisa Caldwell retired from her dream job this month, after more than three decades of making a difference at the company and in the community. Caldwell, The Chronicle Community Service Awards’ Woman of the Year, was the first African-American senior executive at Reynolds American Inc. Her parents came from humble beginnings. Her father was an orphan who never made it past sixth grade and worked for a family in Burlington. Her mother, who only had a high school diploma, owned a bridal shop. They encouraged Caldwell and her siblings to go to college and dream big. “They were the ones who were saying, ‘You can do this,’” said Caldwell. “They were your biggest cheerleaders and you want-

ed to make them proud.” Caldwell originally wanted to be a doctor, but was freaked out after seeing a cadaver during a tour at Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She eventually decided the medical profession wasn’t for her and got a degree in Business Administration from UNCChapel Hill and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. She said she wouldn’t have been able to attend either college without scholarships. Caldwell and four black women in her law class started the Black Law Students Association Scholarship Banquet to give others the same opportunity. After she graduated from law school, she worked for Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice as well as West & Banks, but found law wasn’t her calling. In 1991, she joined Reynolds as the manager of employment practices, and found a job that was the blend of business and law

she was looking for. “I didn’t realize that this would be a dream job for me until I got in it, and I absolutely loved it,” said Caldwell. She was promoted through the ranks until she became the chief human resources officer. She said she changed Human Resources so it’s oriented toward serving the company’s 5,500 employees like they were consumers. That included getting continuous feedback from them on services they needed. “You have to start with understanding what employees want, and then you have to help them understand what it is you’re delivering and the value,” said Caldwell. Employee well-being became a major initiative. This included a fitness center and exercise classes to improve employee health, which helped to keep Reynolds’ health insurance costs stable. There were financial well-being classes and expert fiscal advice

Lisa Caldwell was honored as Woman of the Year this past weekend at The Chronicle Community Service Awards Banquet. available to employees. Outside of work, “When you focus on an Caldwell has served as a employee’s well-being, member of The Links Inc., then you’re helping them Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with the things that distract and is active in her church, them, so they’re more pro- United Metropolitan ductive at working, their Missionary Baptist Church. happier,” said Caldwell. She’s served on many Photo provided by Lisa Caldwell

boards, including Wake Forest University School of Business’ Board of Visitors, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), the WSSU Foundation, Hospice and Palliative Care, Goodwill Industries and Novant Health. She also chaired the United Negro College Fund Kennedy Evening of Elegance, which raises money for UNCF scholarships. Caldwell resides in Kernersville with her husband, Alan, a former Chronicle Man of the Year who retired as Reynolds’ head of civic engagement in 2016. They have two adult children, Tyler and Brianna. Caldwell said she encourages any black woman entering the workforce to “find that intersection between what you’re passionate about and what you’re good at” like she did.

Mudpies East to be sold but will continue to provide childcare BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

KQC Investors LLC intends to buy the Mudpies Downtown East location and transition it into a Foundations Early Learning Center. The timeline is uncertain when that will happen but Northwest Child Development Centers (NWCDC), the nonprofit that operates Mudpies, will be in charge there through at least June. The leadership with both NWCDC and The Sunshine House, a Greenville, SC-based company that operates Foundations, plans for the transition to keep existing employees. They also said that families that currently use the location shouldn’t see a disruption in childcare services. The deal has the same structure as the sale of the Mudpies Downtown location on Poplar Street in 2016 to KQC, which leased that location to Sunshine House. It became a Foundations location and kept existing staff. “The name on the building is not really what services the children, it’s the people within the building that provide that service to the children,” said NWCDC Executive Director Tony Burton. Burton said that the families receiving tuition assistance at the Poplar Street location didn’t lose that assistance during the transition, and the same should be true for

the 40 percent of children who are receiving assistance at the current location. The Mudpies Downtown East opened in 2012 on East Seventh Street and currently serves 150 children, with the capacity to serve 180. It has 30 fullWooten time employees. It provides childcare for ages birth through 5 as well as before- and afterschool care for ages up to 12. Half of the children served at the location are minorities. It’s located on land that was purchased from the city and the nonprofBurton it also received several city loans to help open the location. KQC plans to take over two of those remaining loans and is asking for forgiveness on a third that’s $108,300. Burton said maintaining a facility of that size as it starts to age, along with other rising costs associated with providing childcare, combined with shrinking funding sources for the nonprofit childcare model prompted NWCDC’s board to sell the location. He said when direct federal

Fair advertising goes to local firm after diversity controversy

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Amid a meeting where the City Council expanded Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) requirements and a disparity study was approved, the Council awarded Dixie Classic Fair advertising to a firm it originally had diversity concerns about. The City Council unanimously voted to give a one-year $230,000 contract to Wildfire LLC for advertising and marketing the fair. Last month, Council Member and Chronicle coowner Derwin Montgomery wanted to reject a three-year contract with the local firm, saying Wildfire lacked minority employees, and wanted to instead have city staff do the fair adverting. During Monday’s City Council meeting, Montgomery said he’d gotten assurances from Wildfire on his concerns about if the advertising firm could increase minority attendance at the fair. “Wildfire has committed to working with the city and city staff … to ensure that we’re engaging a diverse segment of our community,” said Montgomery. With a one-year contract, any renewals would be subject to the new changes in the city’s M/WBE policy and infor-

mation the city learns from the diversity study. Wildfire has been doing

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the fair’s advertising for the last six years and met the city’s M/WBE requirements with its bids. Since Wildfire regularly uses The Chronicle for fair advertising, Montgomery said last month The Chronicle won’t take money involved with the contract in order to avoid conflicts of interest so that he and City Council Member James Taylor, who is The Chronicle’s publisher, could vote on the matter. City Council Member Robert Clark, who opposed rejecting Wildfire’s bid, called it a good compromise. Council members also praised the City Marketing and Communications staff for its proposal for marketing the fair and said they hoped some of those ideas could still be used. The M/WBE changes the City Council unanimously passed included: *Requiring M/WBE goals on all construction and repair projects that cost more than $100,000,

instead of the current $300,00 or more requirement. *Requiring 10 percent M/WBE participation for submittals for a wide range of professional and other services. *If a bidder fails to make M/WBE goals and doesn’t meet good-faith standards, there’ll be penalties for subsequent proposals. The City Council also voted 7-1 for the city manager to solicit bids for a disparity study on the city’s contracting and procurement activities in relationship to M/WBE businesses. The study will analyze how well the city is doing on inclusion, what M/WBE firms are available for the type of work the city solicits and if these businesses have received their fair share of contracts. The estimated cost of the study is $275,000 to $350,000 that’ll be taken from the city’s economic development project fund. Clark was the sole “no” vote, saying he felt the price was too high and that the city could save money by just looking at the results other cities have gotten from their disparity studies. City Council Member Dan Besse responded that those studies were specific to those communities and the city needed to do one of its own.

Mudpies funds ended, NWCDC had to turn to counties, whose support has also been cut. Forsyth County’s funding has dwindled over the years, and the nonprofit received no local county money this fiscal year, which it had been using for tuition assistance. “Nonprofit funding is becoming very limited. We’re all fighting for the same dollars,” he said. Photos by Todd Luck

NWCDC has two other locations, one in King and the other in Mocksville. Burton said that the board is evaluating what it wants to do with those locations. He said the current nonprofit model for childcare is becoming obsolete and expects NWCDC to change and adapt for the future. Sunshine House President and CEO Wes Wooten said that the current Foundations location downtown is doing well, and is becoming a greater part of the fabric of the community. He expects the same will be true for the Downtown East location as well. “I think it’s going to be a great opportunity for us to continue to be a resource as the downtown area works on more revitalization projects,” said Wooten. “The need for care down there is going to continue to increase.”

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The Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. has been named an Organization of the Year.

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‘noble men’ gain award

This past Saturday, March 24, the who’s who came out to The chronicle’s community awards. We honored those who have been excellent leaders in the Winston-Salem community. one of our organizations of the year award went to delta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, inc. The organization was chartered on dec. 10, 1923, in Winston-Salem, north carolina by five noble men, whose mission was to perpetuate the high ideals of Sigma: brotherhood, scholarship and service. These individuals were dr. William h. Bruce, dr. ashley L. cromwell, dr. rufus S. hairston, dr. John r. henry, and dr. cicero neely. These five distinguished gentlemen attended howard

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university School of dentistry, Meharry Medical college, and Leonard Medical School of Shaw university. They started their practices in the columbia heights, a section located around Winston-Salem Teachers’ college, which later became Winston-Salem State university. These doctors became well known in the community for their service and leadership, which helped them promote fraternity initiatives and actively recruit for Sigma. Today, 94 years later, the brothers of the delta Sigma chapter continue to uphold the principles and high ideals on which the chapter was chartered and the beloved

Fraternity was founded. They strive to be role models and have a positive impact on the lives of those in our communities, their peers, and future generations of young men. This is accomplished through their partnerships with numerous community organizations such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, March of dimes, Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Family Services, Second harvest Food Bank, and the american cancer Society. The Brothers also accomplish great things through their Sigma Beta club, their youth auxiliary group in which they mentor young men ages 8 to 18. it is because of these and the many other contributions that the chapter has been recognized by the Fraternity as the chapter of the year at the local, regional and international levels. Their motto is, “culture for Service and Service for humanity.”

‘I do things from my heart’

“i have always been the type of person that liked to do things to help people out. i was born into a big family, five boys and five girls, and we helped each other out,” said rachel Beatty Jackson. Jackson was a chronicle human relations award winner. “i was truly amazed and honored to win the award. i do things from my heart, so i don’t expect anything in return, but this is nice.” Jackson said when she moved to Winston-Salem in 1968, the

Twin city was very active with the civil rights Movement. “i decided i was going to get involved. i wasn’t expecting it, but i ended up as one of the co-founders for concerned Women for Justice, which was a prison ministry, for 30 years. We still go down to a women’s prison in raleigh for christmas. i was also co-founder and volunteered on the human relations commission. i did that for two years, and i really enjoyed it.” Jackson is now retired, “But i still like to support it, and do what i can to help them today.”

Jackson said she was involved in the early stages of The north carolina Black repertory company. “i’ve been a member since 1979. i was the house manager. i was also a part of The national Black Theater Festival as the lead usher and house manager in charge of recruiting all of the ushers. it was a wonderful experiece; i didn’t realize how much i would enjoy that.” She’s also a part of St. andrews Group. “a group of farmers invite us out to come out … and get healthy food to share with the com-

munity.” Jackson was formerly employed by St. Phillips child development, Experiment in Self reliance, northwest child development and the Forsyth county Public Library for 23 years. She currently volunteers for the local Meals on Wheels, which she has been affiliated with for over 20 years. Jackson is an elder and property manager at Lloyd Presbyterian church. She is a mother of six and grandmother of 12.

Minister shares his passion for serving older adults

Dr. Michael Simpson leads group in water exercise class at Arbor Acres.

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rev. dr. Michael “Mike” Simpson’s work with older adults began in the late 1970s as a young pastor at First christian church in Winston-Salem. he had an affinity for working with older parishioners, and when the Shepherd’s center approached him about their need for space for their adventures in Learning Program, he didn’t hesitate to help. This was just the beginning of his service to older adults. after retiring as senior minister, he did a complete career change and started a book publishing company where he focused on helping older writers get their books published. This led to leading classes for seniors in writing and in getting published. his association with the Shepherd’s center has continued, and he has served on their board of directors and currently chairs the Vital Living committee. he also leads workshops based on his book, “Fix your Family.” a family wellness coach, he holds two monthly “ask the doctor” sessions at the Shepherd’s center, as well as classes in spirituality, church history and communication skills. and he still finds time to teach warm water exercise classes at arbor acres and Salemtowne. When

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needed, he serves as a bus driver, transporting seniors on educational and recreational trips. in 2017 Simpson decided to participate i n Piedmont P l u s Senior Games and with his u s u a l enthusiasm, he didn’t stop with competing in just one Dr. Simpson game, he entered in – and won – eight medals! a native of norman, oklahoma, Simpson graduated from the university of north Texas with a summa cum laude in philosophy, received his Master of divinity from Vanderbilt divinity School and the doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. he is a novelist, portrait artist, musician and a marathoner in his spare time. he was named The chronicle’s For Seniors only! award winner at its 33rd annual community Service awards Banquet on Saturday, March 24.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Here in WinstonSalem, the name Hardesty is synonymous with good eatin’. Since 1983, the Hardestys have owned and operated Forsyth Seafood, a market and take-out grill located on the corner of Hardesty Lane and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. While continuing to build on the foundation laid by her parents Charles and Virginia, Ashley Hardesty is looking to make a name for herself in the Twin City as well. After graduating from N.C. State University in 2013, where she studied fashion textile management and brand management, Hardesty followed in her

parent’s restaurateur footsteps and became co-owner and marketing and visual coordinator at Forsyth Seafood. As if managing a staff of 20 employees isn’t enough, Hardesty is also the founder and curator of The Table Experience, a farm to table dinner party company specializing in organic meals and nutritional education. An excerpt on The Table Experience social media post reads “…organic and locally-sourced products, close farmer relationships, and one-of-akind services make coming to dinner with us one of the best dinner parties in Winston!” According to Hardesty, The Table Experience is designed to give people in

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Winston-Salem the opportunity to explore food curators and farmers right in the Triad area. Along with the four course meal, Hardesty provides information on where the ingredients came from and how to get in contact with local farmers. Hardesty who is a certified nutritional coach said she got the idea for The Table Experience after traveling to other countries and tasting different types of food. She also mentioned the importance of getting people of color in our community to eat healthier “After traveling to 12 different countries in one year I started to think I can start something in my own city,” Hardesty said. “My parents always talked about the importance of giving

back to my community so that’s what I wanted to do. “…I felt that it was very important to show people in our community, especially people of color that there are healthy alternatives.” After only a year in business the community is taking notice to what Hardesty has been doing. On Saturday, March 24, Hardesty was awarded the Young Professional Award during The Chronicle’s 33rd Annual Community Service Awards. During a brief interview with The Chronicle, Hardesty said she was honored to receive the award. She said, “It let’s me know that even when you think people aren’t watching they are. It was truly an honor to be recognized.”

Ashley Hardesty is the founder and curator of The Table Experience.

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Camden Myers works at Cam’s Coffee Creations.

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Cam’s Coffee Creations and Bespoke Confections join forces

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Recently Cam’s Coffee Creations and Bespoke Confections officially launched their joint venture by celebrating the grand opening of their pop-up shop in the Green Street Community Center. Cam’s Coffee Creations was founded by 9 year-old Camden Myers who suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), which causes both cognitive and physical delays. What started out as a hobby to build Cam’s confidence has grown into a lucrative business that employs others with special needs. Bespoke Confections is owned by Jiliana Dulaney. Dulaney uses her culinary skills and job coach experience to work with adults with Autism and other intellectual dis-

abilities. Bespoke is known for their fresh baked scones, cakes, and healthy treats. With their combined dedication to providing a safe and supportive workplace for individuals with disabilities, it’s safe to say that the partnership makes perfect sense. Combined, the two businesses employ six individuals with special needs. The partnership, which officially launched on Monday, March 12, will operate as a pop-up style coffee shop and bakery in the Green Street Community Center located at 930 S. Broad Street. When I first met Cam last summer the young entrepreneur was just getting his coffee business off the ground. As he talked about the future of his business and his goal to help other people like him, Cam let it be known that one day he wanted to compete with some of the big names in

the coffee business like Starbucks. While he may have a little more work to do to reach “Starbucks Status”; the partnership with Bespoke Confections and with his growing popularity in the community Cam is well on his way to making reaching his goal. On Saturday, March 24 Cam was awarded the Youth of the Year Award during The Chronicle’s Annual Community Service Awards. After receiving his award from publisher James Taylor to the sound of a standing ovation, Cam was all smiles. The Cam’s Coffee Creations and Bespoke Confections pop-up coffee shop operates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For more information call Latasha Barr-Lewis at 336-505-7999 or email camscoffeecreations@gmail.com.

Char’s Hamburgers has given young people a chance

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While grabbing a bite to eat with his father at Char’s Hamburgers in 1983, city native Bryant George picked up an application to work at the burger joint located on Waughtown Street. At that time owning a fast food restaurant was the last thing on George’s mind. Fast forward to 2018 and George has been the owner of Char’s for more than 20 years. Four months after starting at Char’s, George was promoted to assistant manager and shortly after that manager. After years of hard work, in the summer of 1997, then owner David Speaks gave George the opportunity to purchase the restaurant and the rest is history. George said when Speaks offered him ownership it was a total surprise. He said at the time he was actually looking for another job but when Speaks offered to sell he decided to stay.

“I was actually looking to go into business for myself but when Mr. Speaks came to me with the opportunity I decided to stay,” George said. Just as Speaks gave him an opportunity in 1983, as owner George has continued to give young people in the community a chance to make an honest dollar. Over the years, Char’s has employed hundreds of local youth as a means to keep them off the streets and out of the prison system. At a place in time where young people of color are falling victim to gun violence, drugs, and negative peer pressure everyday George said his goal has, and always will be to keep jobs for young people in the community. “It has always been important to me to keep the kids off the streets and jobs in the neighborhood,” George continued during an interview earlier this week. “As a business owner I feel like it’s my duty to let kids in our community know that nothing is free

During the 33rd Annual Community Service Awards, Char's Hamburgers was presented the Business of the Year Award. When discussing the opportunity to help young and that you have to work March 24, George was preto support yourself.” sented the Business of the honor George said, “it people in this community. “I am thankful for Mr For his continued dedi- Year Award during The made me feel good to know cation to giving young peo- Chronicle’s 33rd Annual that God has watched over Taylor and The Chronicle ple in our community an Community Service this business for so many for taking notice.” years and given me the opportunity, on Saturday Awards. Photo by Tevin Stinson

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Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist

Spring is a perfect season to refresh your life plan Spring is finally here! But you may have secondguessed its arrival with the past two snow storms that recently made their way through North Carolina. Just like in life, sometimes the previous season wants to cling on, and not slip away quietly. You must remain focused on your goals and where you are heading, no matter what season your life may be in. At the start of the New Year, I encouraged you to design S.M.A.R.T. goals in 2018, which simply means they must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable,

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Results-Focused and TimeDriven. With 25 percent of the year gone, now is a great time to revisit your life plan, and make some calibrations to ensure you’re traveling in the right direction. Refresh your life plan with these helpful tips:

*Start each day by reviewing your plan. I personally spend about two hours each day when I wake up reading Scripture, reviewing my goals and sorting through the mass amount of thoughts/ideas floating through my mind. It’s a great time of day to refocus on what’s most important and evaluate

whether I’m successfully achieving those objectives. I deliberately schedule phone calls and meetings to start no earlier than 10 a.m. to give myself this critical quality time and I never check email when I first wake up; I’ve discovered not placing too much stress on myself when I first roll out of bed leads to increased energy, productivity and effectiveness. *Know your personal peak energy hours. For me, it’s the morning through afternoon, so I organize my day and focus on the highest priority tasks during this period.

*Control interruptions and set boundaries. If you want to successfully achieve the goals most important to you, then you will have to avoid personal phone calls, drop-by visits from close friends and continually checking your phone for voicemails, texts, and status updates – these activities eat up valuable time. *Focus. If you’re easily distracted like me, then you will have to deliberately organize your work environment and remove items not related to whatever the task is at the moment. Not to mention be careful of the people

around you because needless chatter and gossip can be time vampires.

*Use a calendar. I often joke that if I ever lose my phone or computer, then I may be wondering around town aimlessly. I place everything on my calendar and task list, so that I can remain super focused throughout the day while not missing important calls, meetings, and commitments. These are only a handful of tips that can help you maintain strict focus on your goals, so that you move closer to creating the life that you want. Get in

the habit of reviewing your task list daily and your overall life plan/goals weekly. I hope you have enjoyed the beginning of 2018 – thank you for reading my column and I look forward to sharing more knowledge and insight as the year progresses. If you would like to share what you’re working toward in 2018, then I’d love to hear from you. Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com

The battle for America’s soul is happening right now

Citizens of America, James B. we are under Ewers Jr. siege and on the battlefield against each Guest other. We live Columnist in the same United States of America, but we live in a divided country. When some of us wake up in the morning, we have hope, while others of us wake up hopeless. In an intriguing sort of way, we are in another civil war. Our uniforms are not blue and gray because we now wear suits and dresses. We drive cars now and don’t ride horses. However, the common thread between then and now is that we are killing one another. What is happening to America? Most recently, in Austin, Texas, there was a series of bomb explosions and our citizens

were injured. A person who is employed with Goodwill Industries was hurt, however the injuries were not life threatening. Assistant Chief of Austin Police, Ely Reyes, said, “The Goodwill employee found two artillery simulators in a box of dropped-off items and was injured when one of the ordinances initiated.” Reyes added, “This incident is not related to any of the other incidents that we’ve had here in Austin.” The incidents in Austin, Texas, are just the latest examples of the “civil war that is going on in our country. Just a few weeks ago, we had the Florida school shooting, where a young person turned his anger on a group of students who were in the same age range. Now, we have students who are afraid to go to school and parents who are afraid to send them. Schools have become civil war battlefields, 21st century style. America, what is happening to us? For example, March has been designated as Women’s History Month, yet we also have

a #Metoo Movement because women have been abused by their fellow citizens, mainly men. It is my opinion that this movement is here to stay. Women are just plain fed up with being treated like second-class citizens and having to acquiesce to the whims and desires of other people, mostly men. Just last Sunday in Sacramento, California, Stephon Clark, a black man, was shot 20 times by the police. He is dead at 22 years of age. His brother, Stevant Clark, said, “He didn’t deserve it.” Stephon Clark was the father of two young boys. So as is the case with too many African-American males, they leave children behind to mourn them and to miss them. The tragedy of this is these children have a father who is laughing, talking and playing with them one day and the very next day the absolute unthinkable happens. Death does not give you a second chance. Sudden death is, well, sudden death. There

is no appeal or second chance. When you lose parents and love providers under normal circumstances, you are hurt, and you are grieving. This is what I know. But when you lose a parent or loved one because of violence, you are overcome with pain, hurt and shock. The senselessness of it sickens me. Marvin Gaye sang, “Mother, mother there’s too many of you crying. Brother, brother, brother, there’s far too many of you dying. You know we’ve got to find a way to bring some loving here today.” America, we can do better, and we must do better!

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

We have failed to keep our children safe Henry J. Pankey

Guest Columnist

(When adults argue, and debate children die.) There is an incision in their smiles and a blister on their souls as children desperately are screaming enough is enough. “Our prayers and thoughts are with you” quotes are like dumping tons of salt on open sores. The March For Our Lives in over 800 marches in the U.S. and around the world is not about bump stocks, the First Amendment, political parties or photo opts. It is about a safe and orderly genvironment in schools conducive to teaching and .learning. It is also about estaying alive at home, parties, playgrounds, in neighborhoods, as well as the

streets. Millennials have not bought into politically correct behavior, Teflon politicians, public relations spin machines or famous charismatic celebrities. They are reeling from the fact that 187,000 students have been exposed to gun violence at school since Columbine [High School massacre in 1999]. The March For Our Lives may have lasted for a few hours, but its impact will last a lifetime. It is shameful that teenagers challenge adults to protect them. Seven thousand youth are killed by guns each year and another 3,000 die on the way to the hospital. If terrorists caused this much carnage, Congress would go into an emergency session and pass a bipartisan resolution within a week. Drills, getting under desks, being armed with rocks is like being in a war zone. Their response to policy makers is a volcanic resounding sound of “B.

S.”

As small children they figured out the emperor was not wearing any clothes, but now they know what is going on behind the curtain of the bi-partisan political Wizards of Oz. There is an eerie feeling in the air that this movement will last beyond the spring, 2018 and 2020 elections. They are not afraid of the NRA, Democrats, Republicans and local legislators. Plus, students are determined and energized in a manner we have never seen. Politicians have never faced the wrath of intelligent, articulate iphone digital experts savvy enough to mobilize millions using 21st century technology. Young people are experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms before they graduate from high school. They want adults to listen, demonstrate empathy, take them seriously, and to be safe and stay

alive. Nothing is more unstoppable than a day of destiny that has arrived. Today is a wake-up call for the country. Children are hurting as they watch siblings and classmates die Automatic rapid-fire weapons and AK-47 guns have replaced safety and solitude of everyday lives. Sirens are the new lullabies as babies sleep. In America, children sleep on floors because parents are afraid of the bullets that are randomly sprayed through windows each night. Weekend death tolls are listed in the daily tabloids. Students come to school on Mondays talking about who got killed over the weekend. Parents borrow money to bury their young. Teachers periodically scratch names off attendance rolls and reassign seats. Funerals are short. Graves are narrow. Tears dry up fast. Children have

an incision sewn into their smiles and frowns. But, they are still children! Black, white, DACA rich and poor are equally stressed out. “Vote them out” is the battle cry for a tone deaf political system embedded in name calling, hatred, tribes, debates, television addicts and warmongers. When adults fight, millions of children end up dead and victory is proclaimed. Millennials no longer believe or trust that the baby boomers have the credibility, courage or political will to ignore their special interest groups or respective “bases.” Their protection is not a priority. Time is up. Enough is enough. Impassioned by Parkland, Florida’s Stoneman Douglas High School students, a small number of juvenile speakers periodically used profane phrases “sh…y,” “f…

.g,” and “b…s” to demonstrate their disappointment in adults who have been cowered and silently complicit in the murder of their peers, friends, classmates and siblings. Yet, well-meaning educators, parents and grownups in denial are still asking their memorized pivotal question. “What do you want to do when you grow up?” Neither the inability nor unwillingness to hear children’s answers brings comfort. “I don’t think I am going to live long enough to grow up.” Our thoughts and prayers are with America. Life is not a reality show or dress rehearsal. It is the real deal. Like the blink of an eye, lights out! Enough is enough!

Henry J. Pankey is an author and former educator. You can reach him at eaglehjp@aol.com.

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1312. The Rights & Resources symposium is free and open to the public. This event is pending approval of up to 5 hours of free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit from the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA).

April 6 – ‘Music Without Borders’ The Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS), in partnership with World Relief, Interfaith Winston-Salem, Pro Humanitate Institute at Wake Forest University, and Love Out Loud, presents “Music Without Borders” on Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets are $15-$35 and can be purchased at www.piedmontwindsymphony.com/tickets or by calling (336) 7211945.

April 7 – Fundraiser UJIMA will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, April 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Enterprise Center, located at 1922 MLK Drive, Winston Salem. The event is titled “UJIMA Rock”, a fashion show and dinner. Tickets are $30 each; table of 10, $300.

April 10 – Annual Luncheon Work Family Resource Center (WFRC) will host their 8th Annual Children’s Champion Award Luncheon on Tuesday, April 10 at Forsyth Country Club. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:15 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.workfamilyresource.org or by calling Katura Jackson at 336-7615100 for more information.

April 10 – Candidate Meet and Greet Morningside and Reynolds Park Road Neighborhood Association, Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Association and the Easton Neighborhood Association will sponsor a “Meet and Greet” for candidates on April 10 at the Anderson Rec Center at 2450 Reynolds Park Road. The event will start at 6 p.m. with refreshments being served at 6:15 p.m.

April 11 – Lunch and Learn The N. C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is hosting a five week "Lunch N Learn Backyard Chicken Workshop Series" at their office in the County Agricultural Building at 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC from 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 11 - May 9. You may attend all five or only one workshop. Cost: FREE Pre-registration is required by noon on the Monday preceding the workshop. Workshops are subject to being cancelled due to a lack of registration. Feel free to bring your lunch! Register at http://go.ncsu.edu/Forsyth BackyardChicken. The topics and dates are: *April 11- Selecting breeds and Starting chicks/Pullets *April 18 Housing/Coops/Tractors; What to Feed *April 25 Health/Disease *May 2 Egg Storage/Food Safety/Egg Laws/City Codes *May 9 - Question and Answer

April 11 – Business Mixer The city, in partnership with the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Winston-Salem Black Chamber and the FTCC Small Business Center is hosting the Winston-Salem Mixer on April 11 from 5:30-7:30. It will be held in Winston Room at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St., WinstonSalem. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Attendance is free. For more information

call Tiesha Hinton at (336) 734-1262 or send an email to tieshah@cityofws.org.

April 13 – Theatre Production The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein opening Friday, April 13, at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Additional performances will be held April 14-15 & 19-22. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27.50, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For ticket information, please visit www.thelittletheatreofws.org or call The Little Theatre’s box office at (336) 725-4001.

April 14 – Community Fitness and Safety Fitness enthusiasts and families will gather Saturday, April 14 from 10 -11:30 a.m. at 4747 Kester Mill Road, just in time to tap into some free stress relief and to see their donations go toward helping others achieve their fitness, confidence, and safety goals. Details of the event are available on the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.c om/events/4128949224567 71/. April 14 – Oral Cancer Screening The Forsyth Dental Hygienists’ Association is offering a free Oral Cancer Screenings to Adults at CVS on MLK Jr. Drive. The event will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

April 15 – Nomination Deadline AT&T is seeking nominations for individuals to be honored in the 2019 edition of “The Heritage Calendar: Celebrating the NC African-American Experience.” The project honors men and women of all races who have contributed significantly to the lives and experiences of African-Americans in the state. In addition to monthly honorees, the calendar highlights dates of significance in North Carolina and nationally. To nominate an individual for consideration for a future edition, please go to www.ncheritagecalendar.c om/nominate. Nominations for consideration for the 2019 edition must be received by April 15.

April 16 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, in collaboration with the Forsyth County Public Library, is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have

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Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Monday, April 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main Street, Walkertown, NC. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat. Now-April 19 – Volunteers Needed A call for volunteers for the 20th annual RiverRun International Film Festival. Volunteer registration is now open for our 20th Festival, April 19-29. Contact Jane McKim at Jane@riverrunfilm.com or follow the link to register: http://riverrunfilm.com/vol unteer/. Now-April 30 – Seeking Nominations Nominations are being accepted through April 30 for the Winston-Salem Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, to be created outside the Benton Convention Center. The Walk of Fame honors deceased Winston-Salem residents who made a significant contribution in music, dance, theater, writing, visual arts, motion pictures, television, or radio. More information and nomination forms are available at CityofWS.org/WalkofFam e.

Now-May 11 – Parent Academy Carver High School in partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College will offer Parent Academy and Community Institute classes. The classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:45-8:45 p.m. until May 11. Free childcare will be provided. For more info, please call (336) 7272987 ext. 33048.

Now-May 4 – Road Closing for Construction The portion of Bethabara Road between Old Town Road and Indiana Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday, March 21, to allow a city contractor to widen the road, install new curb and gutter, and complete backfill and grading work for a new sidewalk. Work is scheduled to be completed and the road reopened by May 4, weather permitting. For more information call CityLink 311.

Now-May 25 – Music Festival Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Gears and

Guitars Music Festival, which will be held May 2528, in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or in person at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Annex ticket office. All concerts are general admission and will be held at Bailey Park in downtown WinstonSalem.

Now- May 31 – Writer’s Competition Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the 2018 Flying South competition from March 1May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South magazine and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. Entry fee is $15 ($10 for members of Winston-Salem Writers). For details on submitting entries, go to www.wswriters.org and click on the contests tab. Entries will be accepted after March 1 through submittable.com. Now- Sept. 7 – Bulky Items Collection The city’s annual bulky item pick-up begins March 5 and will run through Sept. 7. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup. Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or 336-727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.

Now – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts Directory. We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter. Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/flier posted there is a fee. For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org

Now –Tickets on sale The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host The Newsboys United Tour on April 12 at 7 p.m. and doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets went on sale Monday Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at just $25 and will be available online as well as at the Annex Box Office. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com, for more information.

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FREE LEAF COMPOST HOMEOWNERS ONLY

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. March 30, March 31, April 7, April 14 FORUM 52 YARD WASTE FACILITY, RURAL HALL The City of Winston-Salem will offer FREE leaf compost to the public on a first-come, first-served basis as long as quantities last. Operators will be available to load your vehicle. Compost will not be made available prior to March 30. If supplies remain after April 14, additional opportunities for mulch pick up may be announced.

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NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 8, 2018 FORSYTH COUNTY – NORTH CAROLINA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the citizens of Forsyth County that a statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Forsyth County to nominate Democratic candidates for the following offices: US. House of Representatives District 5 (1 seat), Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District A (2 seats), Forsyth County Sheriff (1 seat), and Forsyth County Board of Education District 1 (2 seats); to nominate Republican candidates for the following offices: US House of Representative District 5 (1 seat), North Carolina State Senate District 31 (1 seat), Forsyth County Commissioner At-Large (1 seat), Forsyth County Sheriff (1 seat), and Forsyth County Board of Education District 2 (4 seats). Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the day of the election, Tuesday, May 8. One-stop early voting locations and schedule may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or viewed on the web site, www.fcvotes.com One-stop early voting will be open from Thursday, April 19 until Saturday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m. The Forsyth County Board of Elections will meet Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Forsyth County Government Center, to canvass the votes cast in the election in Forsyth County. Voters voting in person are entitled to assistance by an election official, or, if assistance is needed due to disability or illiteracy, by a qualified person of their choice. Voting sites are accessible to all voters. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not able to enter voting sites. The voting places may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or viewed on our web site, www.fcvotes.com.

All individuals who are registered to vote with the Forsyth County Board of Elections as Democratic, Republican, and Unaffiliated may vote in this election. Those who are not already registered to vote in the county must register by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office located at 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters who are not registered in the county by that deadline may register and vote during one-stop early voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. In addition, voters who have moved since the last election, need to make address changes, change their party affiliation, or process a name change must do so by the registration deadline. Otherwise, a current Forsyth County registered voter who has moved within the county may transfer their precinct on Election Day according to the provision of G.S. 163-82.15 (e). Registration forms are also available at the Department of Motor Vehicles when obtaining or renewing a driver’s license, Winston Salem/Forsyth County Public Libraries and www.fcvotes.com. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on an absentee request form (available online at www.fcvotes.com or in-person at the county board of elections office). The deadline to request a ballot by mail is Tuesday, May 1, 2018. An extension may be possible for voters with a illness or disability. Absentee voting requires the voter to complete an application on the return envelope that must be witnessed by two qualified persons or a notary public. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Forsyth County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day (ballots received by mail after this time will be considered timely if they are received within three business days and postmarked on or before Election Day). If the voter lives in a facility such as a nursing home, and the voter’s near relative or legal guardian is not available, the voter or the facility may arrange to have the county board of elections schedule a visit by a Multi-Partisan Assistance Team to provide assistance and serve as witnesses. Signed by Ken Raymond Forsyth County Board of Elections

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EMPLOYMENT

CARS & PICKUP TRUCKS ONLY, WITH OR WITHOUT TRAILERS. OTHER VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RECEIVE MULCH.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Homeowners who hire larger vehicles to pick up compost for residential use will be accommodated if possible on a case-by-case basis by making arrangements with Adam Rickett at (336) 734-1565. Approved homeowners who hire larger vehicles will be loaded Monday-Friday beginning April 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You must bring a tarp or cover and all loads must be fully covered before leaving the site. If you do not bring a tarp or cover your vehicle will not be loaded.

Location: 180 Northstar Drive, in the Forum 52 Business Park off Forum Parkway. Directions: From Downtown Winston-Salem, Take U.S. 52 north to exit 118 (Rural Hall/Hwy. 65). Right at top of ramp; right again at first traffic light onto Forum Parkway; left on Northstar Drive. Bear right to stay on Northstar; the entrance to Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility is at the end of Northstar Drive.

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

Equipment Operator/Light - 3293 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

QUESTIONS: CALL CITYLINK 311 OR (336) 727-8000.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids for M/WBE Participation for the Following Project: Project Name: City of Greensboro, NC (Guilford County) T.Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Contract # 2017-014A Bid Date & Time: Thursday, April 12, 2018 @ 2:00 PM Please provide your proposal by: April 11, 2018

Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-3684613 Or email to dynch@jrlynchandsons.com or csnow@jrlynchandsons.com

We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades: Materials/Pipe Suppliers, Staking & Surveying, Seeding, Mulching, Piping & Valves, Sewer, Earthwork, Instrumentation, Mechanical & Electrical Appurtenances, Hauling, Erosion Control, Concrete Structures Work, Metals/Structural Metal Framing, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Finishes, Painting, Demolition, Building, Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction, Rebar Tying, Concrete Forming, Crane Service, Dampproofing, Dumpsters, HVAC, Masonry, Plumbing, Rough Carpentry, Signage, Site Prep, Traffic Control, Utilities & Other Incidental Items Necessary For Construction to complete the project. The Contract consists of all work illustrated in the Plans, and that's depicted in Volume I and Volume II of the specifications. General improvements include site work, demolition, ash clarifier, ash pump station, belt filter press, conversion of rotary fan press, pumps, flow metering, piping and related civil, process mechanical structural, HVAC , electrical and instrumentation work. All work associated with Volume 1 and Volume II including all civil, process mechanical, structural, HVAC, electrical and instrumentation work. Please contact Daniel Lynch (Vice President of Engineering) at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents. (336-368-4047) Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 and also The Contract Documents may be examined and/or downloaded at Duncan-Parnell @ http://www.dpibidroom.com or City of Greensboro 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC (336-373-7966)

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner. Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check Agreement in writing. We will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of Greensboro Please contact me at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com with any questions

JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors. The Chronicle March 29, 2018

“Haren Construction Company, Inc. is seeking qualified Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprises (S/MWBE) for construction of the Greensboro, NC - WRF Impvs (Vol 1 - Ash Press Replacement & Vol 2 - Ash Clarifier Impvs) Contract # 2017-014A Project. Subcontractor and supplier opportunities include but not limited to: Electrical, Erosion Control, Hauling, Sidewalk, Painting, Pipe Suppliers, Rebar Placement/Supply, and Concrete Formwork. Quotes received by E.O.B. 4/11/2018. Please contact Samantha Nelson at (423) 263-5561 for information.” Please send an estimate of the cost of the ad and proof before placing in your next publication. Once the ad is placed, please send a copy of the original ad, notarized certification of publication (Publisher’s Affidavit) signed by the editor of the newspaper, and statement to my attention at Haren Construction Company, Inc.; P.O. Box 350; Etowah, TN 37331. If any additional information needed, please call. Thanks Samantha Nelson Haren Construction Company, Inc. Phone: (423) 263-5561 Ext. 236 Fax: (423) 263-5573 snelson@harenconstruction.com

The Chronicle March 29, 2018 D/M/WBE SOLICITATION

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

Bid Date: April 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Project: Surry County Contract number: DK00240 I-77 Night Time Operations

TYPE WORK: Hauling, striping, seeding & mulching, milling, and work zone signs.

Plans and proposals are available at 217 Asphalt Trail, Elkin, NC 28621 and online at NCDOT website. Interested firms can contact Dale Rose, Dean Rose or Joel Greene for information and assistance. We may be available to assist interested M/W/DBEs in obtaining any required insurance, bonding, letter of credit, equipment, supplies, materials, and any other related assistance that may be required by these contracts. Contact by phone: 336835-7506, fax: 336-835-2501, mailing address: PO Box 786 Elkin, NC 28621 or email: carlrosepaving@yahoo.com. Please have quote into our office April 3, 2018 by 4:00 PM. The Chronicle March 29, 2018

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 18 CVD 1060

WENDY BLACKWELLLEGRANDE, Plantiff, v. CARTOUCHE LEGRANDE, Defendant

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: CARTOUCHE LEGRANDE

YOU ARE TO TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute divorce. You are required to make a defense to such a pleading no later than May 10, 2018 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. THIS the 26th day of March, 2018. Christopher M. Watford Attorney for the Plaintiff 210 S. Cherry Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Doris M. Lindsay (17 E 1692), also known as Doris McHan Lindsay, deceased March 1, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 10, 2018 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 8th day of March, 2018.

Jane Lindsay Ferguson Executor for Doris M. Lindsay, deceased 4943 Germanton Rd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27105

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Willie C. Williams (17 E 1185), also known as William Clarence Williams, deceased April 14, 2017, Dillion County, South 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 June 10, 2018 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 8th day of March, 2018.

James M. Williams Executor for Willie C. Williams, deceased 1745 Twitty Drive Dillion SC 29536 The Chronicle March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2018

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA STOKES COUNTY IN THE DISTRICT COURT

17 CVD 243 (SEALEY V. SEALEY) TO JAMES MICHAEL SEALEY

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce & Resumption of Maiden Name.

You are required to make defense of such pleading not later than April 15, 2018 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 9th day of March, 2018

Jennifer Oakley Michaud Attorney for Plaintiff Browder Overby Hall & Michaud, PA P.O. Box 550 King, NC 27021 The Chronicle March 15, 22 and 29, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administator of the Estate of Harold James Levy, also known as Harold Levy, deceased March 17, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 10, 2018 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 8th day of March, 2018.

John W. Leavy , Sr. Administrator for Harold James Levy, deceased 5136 Pressman Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James E. Bohannon (18 E 266), also known as James Edward Bohannon, deceased December 31, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 17, 2018 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 15th day of March, 2018.

Sean E. Bohannon Executor for James E. Bohannon, deceased 2724 Teresa Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27105

The Chronicle March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2018

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES AND FOR A REDUCTION OF TRANSMISSION TOWER SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on April 2, 2018 on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina:

1. Zoning petition of First Tennessee Bank from LO-S to LO-S (Banking and Financial Services; Offices; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; and Access Easement, Private OffSite): property is located on the southeast corner of Reynolda Road and Loch Drive; property consists of ±1.22 acres and is PIN# 6817-45-4090 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3360). 2. Zoning petition of Hunt Investments of N.C. LLC from GI to HB: property is located off the west side of Old Lexington Road, south of Sprague Street; property consists of ±0.05 acres and is a portion of PIN# 6834-75-2849 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3361).

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes. During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification. 3. Eco-Site, LLC, Applicant - Highway Business (HB) Property Located at 2802 University Parkway. Application Requesting a Reduction of Transmission Tower Setback Requirements from the Adjacent Highway Business (HB) Property at 2730 University Parkway and the adjacent Public Street (Carriage Drive).

All citizens with standing are invited to attend said hearing, at which time they shall have an opportunity to testify in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing request. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the request, in whole or in part, or grant the proposed request, in whole or in part. Since this is a quasi-judicial hearing, citizens are prohibited by state law from communicating with City Council members prior to the hearing.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem

The Chronicle March 22 and 29, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Mary A. Vincent (11E 2419), also known as Mary Alice Lawson Vincent and Mary Alice Lawson Strother Vincent, 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 June 30th, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of March, 2018.

Charmin J. Baker Executrix for Mary A. Vincent, deceased 1143 Clyde Edgerton Dr. Kernersville, NC 27284

The Chronicle March 29, April 5, 12 and 19, 2018

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 17 JA 34 & 17 JT 34 IN THE MATTER OF: LILLIAN OLIVIA MATEY DOB: 02-15-2017

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Kellie Marie Matey – mother 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 a termination of parental rights of the Motion to terminate parental rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on February 23, 2017 with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102. You are required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Juvenile Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Juvenile Petition. 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 counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and said counsel will be appointed upon your request subject to the Court’s review at the first hearing after this service. The termination of parental rights hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case. This the 15th day of March, 2018

By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101

The Chronicle March 22, 29 and April 5, 2018 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS OF PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DAVIE IN THE DISTRICT COURT 17-JT-65 IN RE: SOLANO

TO: MARIO ENRIQUE SOLANO BOLANOS, THE FATHER OF CHRISTOPHER ENRIQUE SOLANO, A MALE CHILD BORN ON JULY 6, 2007 IN WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA TO SARAH ELIZABETH SOLANO, A/K/A SARAH ELIZABETH PEAK, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is termination of parental rights. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days from the first date of publication (March 22, 2018), and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought, which will terminate any parental rights you may have.

If you are indigent, or if counsel has been previously appointed, you may be entitled to appointed counsel. The purpose of the hearing is Termination of Parental Rights and you may attend the Termination hearing. Notice of the date, time, and place of any hearing will be mailed to you by the Petitioner upon filing of the Answer or thirty (30) days from the date of service if no Answer is filed. This the 22nd day of March, 2018. W. David Thurman Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin, P. A. N.C. Bar No. 11117 301 S. McDowell Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 (704) 377-4164

The Chronicle March 22 , 29 and April 5, 2018

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