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The state Senate minority leader says he is “confident” that the U.S. Supreme Court will affirm a federal three-judge panel’s ruling last August that North Carolina’s 2011 redistricting maps were unconstitutional because of racial gerrymandering, and that there will be a new map drawn, and special elections held this year. State Sen. Daniel T. Blue Jr. [D-Wake] made that observation during a town hall meeting he conducted in Raleigh March 23. What made the Democrat Senate leader’s remarks pertinent was that that

three-judge panel ruled last both state Democrats and year prior to the 2016 elecRepublicans anxious. tions, further ordering that Republican legislative the NC General Assembly leaders say the 2011 redistrictredrawn the 2011 maps by ing maps are legal and constiMarch 15, and special electutional, therefore there tions be held by this should be no redo, and special November, with primaries elections are not needed in late August, early before the regularly scheduled September. 2018 NC legislative elections. But U.S. Supreme Court “[We] … are grateful the Chief Justice John Roberts U.S. Supreme Court has Sen. Blue temporarily blocked that quashed judicial activism and order in January after Republican state rejected an attempt to nullify the votes of lawmakers petitioned for an emergency North Carolinians in the 2016 legislative stay. Subsequently, nothing has been heard elections,” said Senate President Pro tem from the High Court since then, leaving Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House

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Democrats, however, disagree. They say the three-judge federal panel found that 28 of North Carolina’s House and Senate districts around Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh and Fayetteville, along with rural areas in eastern North Carolina, were drawn in violation of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the use of race as a primary factor in redistricting. Democrats further claim that the Republican legislative majority deliberately “stacked-and-packed” black See Election on A8

Charlene Ward-Fleming gives her opinion on proposed Trans-AID rate hikes at a meeting held last week.

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Handicap bus riders frown on proposed rate increase BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Owner and Publisher Emeritus Ernie Pitt symbolicly hands over the reins of The Chronicle to James Taylor Jr. at The Chronicle’s Community Awards Gala on Saturday, March 25.

New ownership coming to the city’s oldest community newspaper BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While standing in front of nearly 500 people during The Chronicle’s annual Community Awards Gala last weekend, longtime owner and Publisher Emeritus Ernie Pitt announced the sale of the city’s oldest community newspaper. “Besides my family, it has been

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this newspaper. But it has become time at 71 years old that I give up the reins,” he said. Pitt started the weekly newspaper in 1974 after earning his degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In an editorial dated Sept. 6, 2015, Pitt said on his days off while working at the Greensboro News and Record he would travel to Forsyth County to lay the groundwork for what would become the Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing Company. Today, the weekly paper reaches a circulation of 7,000 and focuses on positive news, and issues that may be overlooked in and around Winston-

Salem. The Chronicle also hosts several community events, including the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast, Lash/Chronicle Junior Varsity Basketball Tournament and the Community Awards Gala. The Chronicle is also responsible for the monthly magazine For Seniors Only, which caters to senior citizens in the area. The new pending owners, The Chronicle Media Group, LLC, is headed by City Council Members James Taylor Jr., who represents the Southeast Ward, and Derwin

There was no shortage of comments and concerns during the first meeting held on Winston-Salem Transit Authority’s proposed Trans-AID rate hike last week. The public comment meeting at the Carver School Branch Library on Friday, March 24, was well attended with more than 20 participants, many using walkers or wheelchairs, trying to fit into a small conference room. Trans-AID gives on-demand rides to qualified handicap riders. C u r r e n t l y, WSTA is considering raising rates from 50 cents to $1 and eliminating the Medicaid exemption that lets most riders use it for free. Medicaid would continue to fully cover rides for medical purposes. Even raised to a dollar, the fee would still be lower than other cities of similar size to Winston-Salem and no where near the $18 it costs WSTA per trip. After the public hearings, comments will be given to the WSTA board and City Council for a final decision. The WSTA is facing a projected $1.8 million budget deficit for next fiscal year. Several riders said that while they’re thankful for the service, a dollar is a lot on a fixed income. Judy Webster said that the current rate is small enough that she can pay

School board recognizes Carver hospitality students

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When principal Travis Taylor arrived at Carver High School in 2014, the school’s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) was nothing to brag about. With only a handful of students enrolled and

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even fewer incoming students showing interest in the program, many believed the program had run its course. “I think the program only had about 27 students enrolled when I first got here. You could say it was on life support,” Taylor said. Fast forward to 2017: The program once thought to be nearly dead is one of the most pop-

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Winston-Salem City Council Members James Taylor Jr., left, and Derwin Montgomery, seen at the Community Awards Gala on Saturday, March 25, will lead The Chronicle Media Group, LLC, which is in the process of buying the owning company of The Chronicle.

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Montgomery, who represents the East Ward. Taylor will assume the role of publisher after the sale is finalized by May 2017. Before presenting Taylor a name plate for his new office, Pitt said both Taylor and Montgomery had great minds and the ability to lead the way. A Winston-Salem native, Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Central University in 2003 after attending Parkland High School. Currently, Taylor serves as the internship coordinator at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). After the announcement, Taylor said, “I will continue to uphold the legacy and traditions of The Chronicle. For over 40 years, The Chronicle has provided a voice for those who needed to be heard. They’ve told stories that needed to be told and as publisher, I will continue to

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uphold those values,” Taylor said. “I’m happy to accept the mantle from Mr. Ernie Pitt and lead this organization for the next 40 years.” Taylor said he plans to carry the same passion that inspired his work in other areas of the community forward to The Chronicle. When asked how the partnership came about, Taylor said after working on several issues in the community with Council Member Montgomery, he realized that their ideas and values lined up so, when he was approached by Pitt to take over, he felt like Montgomery would be a good fit as partner. Montgomery, a 2010 graduate of WSSU and the youngest person ever elected to City Council, said The Chronicle Media Group will focus its attention on making The Chronicle a premier digital source of news. “Print media has changed drastically over the last 20 years. The Chronicle Media Group will focus its attention on helping The Chronicle transform itself into the premier digital media source for community news and resources

alongside the printed weekly,” continued Montgomery. “At the heart of this transformation will be the dedication to fair and balanced journalism, committed to the utmost integrity in all that it publishes.” At this time, it’s unclear if Montgomery will have any daily involvement with any of the assets soon to be acquired by The Chronicle Media Group. He currently serves as the executive director of the Bethesda Center and pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church in WinstonSalem. During a brief phone interview, earlier this week Taylor mentioned to help with the transition process, Pitt will serve as a consultant. While the name of the publisher will change, Taylor assured readers that The Chronicle will still be the place to go to find out what’s going on in the community. He said, “We are dedicated to our readers and The Chronicle staff. This is not the end of an era, but rather the continuation of a great legacy started by the Pitt family.”

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AOHT also prepares students for life after high school. Each student enrolled in the program will also have the opportunity to receive paid internships. During the school board meeting on Tuesday, students from Carver’s AOHT were recognized for the achievements in the classroom and in the community. While turning the program around at their school, the students have also hosted several community events, including a 2K run or walk, and a Christmas celebration. The academy has also partnered with a number of local businesses, including Allegacy, who is planning to bring a credit union to the school that will be run by students. Students honored during the school board meeting were: Jamilah Muhammad, Mitzy Pastrana, Crezona Reynolds, Jeremy Shorter, Adreieanna Thacker, Jakyia Vance, Charity Wardaw and Richard Windsor. “It makes me feel good that Carver as a whole is being recognized for its high academic achievement,” Carver AOHT Program coordinator Dewayne Tillman said. “Our students take great pride in their studies, and they want to be known as the school who is strong academically.” Photo by Tevin Stinson

During the school board meeting on Tuesday, March 28, students enrolled in Carver’s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism were recognized for their academic achievement and work in the community.

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it or even “bum” the change if she didn’t have it on her. “Fifty cents works for me,” she said. Webster also complained about waiting an hour for Trans-AID to come and pick her up several times. Two other riders said they’d had similar experiences recently. WSTA is taking numerous actions to try to cut down on Trans-AID wait time,

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including increasing drivers and acquiring new vehicles. Several riders in a group home said they only get $66 to spend a month and paying for TrainsAid, which would be $1 to the destination and $1 for the return trip, would be a lot. One gave an example of trips he takes to volunteer at the Forsyth Humane Society three days a week. A couple of riders said they felt the increase was reasonable, citing higher rates in other cities. Charlene Ward-

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Fleming said that when she lived in Massachusetts, Trans-AID was $8 for nonmedical trips. “That dollar is just a drop in the bucket from what it could be,” said WardFleming. Many riders also said they were having to rely more on Trans-AID because changes in bus routes made the closest bus stop too far away for them to get to. The hearing also included information on the many Trans-AID changes WSTA is

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making because of a Federal Transit Authority audit. Aside from actions to shorten wait and travel time, the WSTA has made changes to its policy on things like suspending disruptive passengers and no shows. It’s also added more staff to answer calls and revised the eligibility process to make it faster. For more information on the upcoming Trans-AID meetings, go to wstransit.com.

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Sheriff’s deputies and detention officers get raise BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

County commissioners welcomed Fleming ElAmin as their newest member and gave sheriff’s deputies and detention officers a raise during their Monday, March 27, meeting. After the sudden death of County Commissioner Walter Marshall in late February, the Forsyth County Democratic Party (FCDP) voted overwhelmingly for Fleming El-Amin to fill out the rest of his

$34,807 to $36,250. Starting pay for detention officers will increase from $32,487 to $35,163. Existing officers will get a raise equal to 25 percent of the difference between their current salary and the new market rate created by the starting salary increase while factoring in their current shift differential. For instance, someone making $17 an hour will get $17.17. Overall the raises cost $1.01 million and will go into effect April 22. The commissioners also had a 50 percent option that would’ve cost $1.10 million, that they didn’t go for. Under this option, someone making $17 an hour would’ve seen that increase to $17.35. Sheriff Bill Schatzman

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*Accept a $100,000 grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation to pay for construction of a road into the business park the county is developing off Idol’s Road near Tanglewood Park.

*Hire Cansler Consulting Services to examine options for collaboration between the county health and social services departments, including consolidation options that could eliminate their boards and place them under direct control of the county commissioners.

*Formally accepted the Poverty Thought Forces’ Photo by Todd Luck report that includes recommendations to reduce Fleming El-Amin is sworn in with his wife, Cassaundra, holding the Quran durpoverty in Winston-Salem. ing the county commissioners meeting on Monday, March 27.

Fleming El-Amin shakes hands with District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield after being sworn in as the county commissioners look on.

term. El-Amin was formerly an FCDP chairman and a county Board of Elections member. He’ll need to run in 2018 to keep the seat. He told attendees he was thankful for the opportunity to continue Marshall’s legacy and will be transparent in all his decisions. “I’m glad to be part of this team,” he said. El-Amin was sworn in by District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield on his own personal Quran held by his wife, Cassaundra. He then took his seat on the commission and participated in the commissioners’ votes. Among the votes was a unanimous vote to give a raise to sworn officers in the Sheriff’s Office. A Starting salary for sheriff’s deputies will increase from

said he was glad to see the raise, which he said was needed for recruitment efforts. “We have to come to a realization of what do we have to pay to get qualified, educated people to come to public safety, to come to law enforcement, and to come to the jail,” Schatzman said. The number of vacancies for both deputies and detention officers is critically high, forcing officers to work overtime. The Sheriff’s Office’s recruiting issues are similar to law enforcement agencies across the state and nation that have seen numbers of those who want to go into the profession plummeting. Also during the meeting, County Commissioners voted to:

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The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, at 1922 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, will host its annual A Taste of The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center on today, Thursday, March 30, from 5 p. m. -8 p.m. This year, for the first time, chefs and caterers will compete in a cook-off with judging by the public. The event will also feature local teen Matthew Parker, a member of Top Teens of America. Parker will highlight his mastery of cake baking. Chef Irvin Williams, who appeared on Seasons 9 and 11 of The Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen,” is also participating in A Taste of The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center. Chef Williams, a native of Louisiana who specializes in Creole cuisine, will offer guests cooking demonstrations, as well. A Taste of The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center is an annual event which showcases the foods of the preferred chefs and caterers of the banquet center and gives the community the opportunity to taste various dishes and menu items. According to Carol Davis, the executive director of the nonprofit organization, “This event gives small businesses the opportunity to grow by introducing themselves and their brand to a new audience of consumers and helps the center to reinvest in the neighborhoods by offering potential part-time jobs to those who live in the community. Another fun activity taking place during the function is a “paint-n-sip.” Attendees express their artistic side with a “paint-n-sip” wine sampling. Professional artists will be on hand to guide each person through his or her personal painting. There will also be live entertainment, gifts and raffles. Admission is a $10 donation. Go online to Eventbrite to A Taste of The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center or call 336-734-6900 for tickets.

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Residents debate Welcoming City measure as Council delays vote

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A vote on the controversial Welcoming City resolution was pushed back so City Council members could meet with state lawmakers about it. The announcement was made at the City Council meeting on Monday, March 27, which had once again attracted an overflow crowd because of the symbolic resolution. City Council Member Dan Besse told attendees that, per a request from lawmakers in Forsyth County’s legislative delegation, they would hold off the vote until April 17, so they could discuss it with them on Wednesday, March 29, during a Town Hall Day in Raleigh. The resolution came about after months of local residents asking the city to adopt a Sanctuary City petition reaffirming its commitment to non-discrimination and to not participate in immigration enforcement that “runs counter to constitutional and international human rights.” City Attorney Angela Carmon said this ran afoul of a state law and a recent federal executive order banning Sanctuary Cities, which are usually cities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Besse wrote the Welcoming Cities resolution to help reassure immigrant communities while not violating current laws. The resolution says the city “takes pride in serving and protecting” all residents and “opposes any measures which target populations within our diverse community for legal scrutiny or other challenges.” Carmon determined the new resolution does not place any restriction on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and doesn’t violate any statute. Opponents, who mostly wore red shirts, seemed to believe the resolution

was still in violation of the law and would make Winston-Salem a Sanctuary City. “I believe that voting Winston-Salem as a Welcoming City, or a Sanctuary City, is a coup against the citizens of our city and our state,” said Joanne Landry of Advance during the public comment period. They argued undocumented immigrants, or “illegals” as they referred to them, would be drawn to the city, draining its resources and bringing crime. Proponents also spoke, rejecting connections between crime and undocumented immigrants, citing the many studies that show they’re actually less likely to commit crimes. They said reassurance was needed now with the rhetoric and actions being taken against those from other countries like President Donald Trump’s repeated travel bans against several Muslim-majority counties. “Targeting specific populations by an elected leader is a potentially dangerous act,” said Charlie Wilson. “At this time, it is imperative we reaffirm our ideal of welcoming persons who have been marginalized without justifiable reasons.” Also during the meeting, the City Council voted to approve:

*Participation of up to $1.65 million over 10 years for the redevelopment of the old GMAC property by Grubb Properties. The city’s funds will go to demolish a six story building on the property to make way for a 240unit apartment building with possible ground floor retail space on Fourth Street. Rent will be between $1,000-$1,100. It’ll have workforce housing, with 5 percent of units set aside for those making up to 90 percent of the Area Medium Income and 25 percent of units for During a celebration on Wednesday, March 22, Mayor Allen Joines presented Alvin Atkinson, president of the local Lions Club, with a proclamation honoring the service group for their work in the community.

Twin City Lions Club celebrates 95 years of service

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March 22 turned into Twin City Lions Club day in Winston-Salem. On that day, the local chapter of the largest international service organization celebrated its 95th anniversary. Mayor Allen Joines presented the organization with a proclamation to mark the day and celebrate the good works of the state’s first chapter, started in 1922. Before reading the proclamation, Joines said that while the city and others across the country have seen a decline in civic programs and volunteerism in recent years, it is energizing to know that the Lions Club is still helping those in need here in WinstonSalem. “It’s so refreshing to me to know that there is an organization that has been around for 95 years and still going strong,” said Joines. “We care a lot about our citizens. We are a com-

passionate city but it takes organizations such as the Lion’s to help carry out our duties.” The Winston-Salem Twin City Lions Club founded and organized the city’s Industries For the Blind (now IFB Solutions). Since 1998 the club has raised more than $170,000 for the blind and visually impaired in Forsyth County with their annual golf tournament. The Lion’s also supports the continuous development of youth in the community through programs like Leo Club and Lions Quest. “This is a special day in the life of our club and the life of our community,” said chapter president Alvin Atkinson. “We are proud to be a part of Winston-Salem, and we love being of service because that is what the Lions Club is all about. Where there is a need, we serve and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve our community.”

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those making up to 110 percent. City Council Member Derwin Montgomery was the sole no vote, saying that he supported the project, but felt it didn’t follow the city’s commitment to affordable housing because it aims for those at the higher end of workforce housing.

*A credit of up to 50 percent on stormwater fees for non-residential property owners that install stormwater management devices on properties that currently have none. Stormwater fees on impervious surfaces like parking lots and roofs are used to fund the management of stormwater runoff pollution. Stormwater fees have been a sore point with the

local school system, which paid $223,391 in fees in 2015, and the Countyowned Smith Reynolds Airport, which struck a deal with the city to receive development money to offset its fees. *Rescinding a $100,000 Economic Development loan the city agreed to give The Chronicle in 2014 to expand its operations. The Chronicle never took the loan and the action returns the money to the Economic Development Loan Fund/Technology Fund. It was announced this weekend that City Council Members James Taylor Jr. and Derwin Montgomery are heading a group that is buying The Chronicle.

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Joanne Landry was among those who opposed the Welcoming City resolution during a City Council meeting on Monday, March 27.

Charlie Wilson speaks in support of the Welcoming City resolution during Monday’s City Council meeting.

Advocates: Failed GOP health-care plan bad for children

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(Above) Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC Co-founders Jenny Hobbs and Elaine Nell were among those opposed to the American Health Care Act.

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(Right) NC Child’s Sarah Vidrine encourages people to call their representative at a community meeting held at Hope Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 23.

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Just a day before the Republicans’ American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled, activists were warning it would lead to cuts in Medicare that would hurt children and urged concerned citizens to call their lawmakers. The community meeting held Thursday, March 23, at Hope Presbyterian Church by NC Child and Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC highlighted just two of many groups that were opposed to the AHCA. Republicans campaigned on a promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. AHCA, also known as Trumpcare, was meant to be that replacement but was met with opposition from all sides, some saying it didn’t repeal enough of the ACA while others denounced the cuts it made. Millions were projected to loose coverage under AHCA. The bill was pulled from consideration from the House of Representatives on Friday. Democrats uniformly opposed it and not enough Republicans would vote for it.

Last week’s local event highlighted one of the lesser known issues in the AHCA, its effects on children. Currently, a record high 96 percent of children are insured in the state. This record high rate is due largely to Medicaid, a program whose federal funding the AHCA would cap. This would lead to Medicaid cuts and children losing coverage, said NC Child Senior Policy Analyst Sarah Vidrine. “We don’t want to take one step backward,” she said. Medicaid insures children with disabilities or who are in foster care or a low income family. More than half of Medicaid recipients are children. It covers all medically necessary services and lets kids get needed preventive care during their formative years. “Medicaid has been really, really effective in helping kids grow up to reach their full potential,” said Vidrine. The ACA also benefits children by guaranteeing preventive services, letting those under 26 years-old stay on their par-

ents insurance, ensuring coverage for preexisting conditions and helping millions afford insurance with tax subsidies. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program is also a big factor, covering 78,000 children who don’t qualify for Medicaid. Its federal funding expires this year and will require an act of Congress to preserve the program. Vidrine encouraged attendees to call their representatives that night and leave messages telling them not to cut Medicaid. NC Child, a Raleigh-based advocacy group, has been touring the state, encouraging people to mobilize to preserve the ACA and Medicaid. Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC, a Facebook group with local ties, was also there because they feared Medicaid cuts would result in the loss of coverage

for medically fragile children. Jenny Hobbs, one of the group’s co-founders, said that the group started to advocate against a proposed cut to a Medicaid waiver called CAP C (Community Alternatives Program for Children) that allows mothers like her to take care of their medically fragile children at home. The group, with more than 1,600 members online, succeeded in preserving the waiver from state cuts and then turned to protecting it from AHCA cuts. “We shifted our advocacy to make our legislators realize the type of positions they’ll be put in with this act,” said Hobbs. “Do you realize that the federal laws are going to put you in the position of determining who gets Medicaid and who gets what services?” On Monday, Vidrine said she was glad to see the AHCA was pulled. She said NC Child’s next areas of concern are the U.S. Department of Health Human and Services moving to dismantle parts of the ACA and the proposed restructuring of Medicaid in the state.

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how those interactions shaped her thinking in years to come. Jones and Dark took the stage to have a questionand-answer session, which covered topics such as “How the church's treatment of race in America affected our ability to share the gospel” and other hot button subjects. “I think the discussion went well and I was happy to tell my stories to the larger community,” said Dark. “The generations today don't quite understand non-violence and the power of grassroots people coming together. Times have changed but there is power in faith and believing that God is going to do some miraculous things for us.” She said she believes the best way to improve race relations between

African-Americans and whites is to have discussions and air out any misconceptions. She said people are taught to think one thing from their surroundings but until you actually speak to someone of a different race, you will never know the truth about them. “I can’t speak for other people, but for me, if you talk with someone and you respect that person, then that person cannot help but lower their defenses,” Dark continued. “My passion is working with the Black Archives of Winston-Salem and it makes me realize how important it is to teach the kids about what we had in the past. We need to preserve and explain to the new generation what happened in the past because there might be something in the past that might inspire them.” Jones was elated to have Dark come in on such short notice. He wanted to apologize for not being

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able to have Mr. Mason come and speak but says he will try again if Mr. Mason is feeling better. “I think we have to define this as a starting point,” Jones said. “Conversation is good and especially good for white brothers and sisters to hear these stories and the personal part of them. This has to be a jumping-off point into action and into building real conversations and real community across racial, socio-economic and age ties. “This is a really important discussion and Jesus is the only answer for it,” Jones said. “The part that's cool for me because it feels a lot like the New Testament church because they were doing things that people did not agree with. To me it feels like we are in a revolutionary space where people are interested but they still don't understand, and that makes me feel good.”

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The crowd was a good mixture of Muslim and non-Muslim people interested in beginning dialogue to better relations between Muslims and non Muslims.

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Mosque of WinstonSalem) and I think this is going to serve very well for the community,” said Thompson. “As a Muslim what I try to do is visit other religious communities and let them see me as a Muslim man. It’s very important for me to see us all together and work together in this community.” Griggs added by saying, “I think it's important that we organize and participate in as many forums that we possibly can that provide interaction. The primary benefit for these kind of gatherings to me is the actual physical interactions we have with folks who are non-Muslim.” The anti-Muslim rheto-

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Missionary Baptist Church. In 1978, he felt his calling from God to deliver His Word, and on Jan. 11, 1979, he preached his first sermon. On Nov. 4, 1979, he was installed as the pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The church is at 1301 C. E. Gray Drive, formerly known as East Belews Street. On July 5, 2005, Belews Street was renamed C. E. Gray Drive by the Winston-Salem City Council for Dr. Gray’s outstanding work in the community. Dr. Gray has been blessed with a wife for 52 years, Eula Harlee Gray, of

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also; He provides a resting place along the way and knows the right paths to take (verse 2). David says God does things for us not only for us, but for His name sake to bring glory to His name (verse 3). We are now in an area of comfort that God provides. In verse 4 David says that God is always present; there is no reason to fear evil. He also provides protection using a rod and a staff, symbols of power and authority, used to aide the shepherd as well as protect the flock. The last two verses speak in terms of God as a host. There is here a reference to the custom of tent dwellers

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ric speech of the Trump administration was also touched on by those in Thompson attendance. said the administration is using Islam as a “scapegoat.” He said they are making the religion as a whole a negative and use it as a way to gain points from their political base. He says events like this hopefully counteract their actions. For Griggs he says that the Trump administration’s efforts to depict Muslims in a negative light may actually be facilitating dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims. “I cant remember a time in a history of this country, in the 45 years that I have been a Muslim, when there has been so much outreach from the non-Muslim community to the Muslim community,”

Griggs continued. “We may actually get some good out of what he is doing even though he did not intend any good from it.” Awad stated that 2015 and 2016 had the highest number of hate crimes against committed Muslims in recent history. He believes the reason for this is because of political pundits and candidates have attempted to normalempower and ize Islamaphobia. “It is becoming dangerous because we see Islamaphobic policies are being produced, proposed and implemented,” said Awad. “This is not only threatening to American Muslims, it’s threatening to what America is and our values.”

Laurinburg, N.C.; two sons, Michael and the late Andre; one grandson, Charles Michael; and one granddaughter, Chau Dre.’ Dr. Gray and Mt. Olive Baptist Church Mass Choir have produced two gospel tapes; “Let God Be God” and “Magnify Him.” He has produced and presented the following plays to the public: “Let God Be God I & II (written by his son, Michael Gray),” “Order My Steps” and the “Upper Room to Calvary.” Dr. Gray is dedicated in supporting several organizations, including the NAACP, Crisis Control, Samaritan Soup Kitchen and other local missionminded groups, Habitat for Humanity and Toys for

Tots. Dr. Gray says nothing is more important to him than saving lost souls. Dr. Gray is receiving accolades before his anniversary. The African American Veterans Association presented Dr. Gray with a Membership Coat from the association duing worship service on Sunday, March 19. This honor was bestowed upon him for his commitment to veterans and the citizens of the city of Winston-Salem. Dr. Gray was accepted as an Honorary Member of the African American Veterans Association. The church sponsors a luncheon every year for the veterans to attend.

used to show God as a gracious host who protects His guest from His enemies (UMI). The anointing with oil and abundant overflowing of the cup are symbolic of God’s care (verse 5). God stays with us constantly through His goodness and His mercy (God’s loyal love) throughout our lifetime and David further projects that there will be victory over death and he will spend eternity with God (verse 6). Experiences of death threats, exile, and finally abundant life as king enabled David to write of God as he did. David is expecting ongoing opportunities of intimate fellowship with God (The Mac Arthur Study Bible).

Think of sheep and shepherd; is the comparison of us as sheep a complimentary one? Are you as aware of goodness and mercy prevailing in your life as you are of adversity?

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Life’s Application: Danger, anxiety and fear are a few things we face in life’s journey. God as protector and provider is there to lead us safely through them all, but we must submit to His leadership. If we reflect as David has done, we will learn to trust God as our provider and refuge. However, we must maintain fellowship and strive for right standing in God’s word for life (UMI Annual Commentary 2016-2017).

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

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Student success key to social, economic mobility Elwood Robinson

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Not all college rankings are created equal. Many national rankings reward universities for their selectivity or focus on metrics like reputation, recognizing universities that spend more money to game the system.

Over the years, universities like Winston-Salem State University, which serve a large number of minorities, low-income, and first generation students, were left out.

Fortunately, over the past decade, a few college rankings have emerged that evaluate the outcomes of universities, such as whether students find jobs after graduation or whether they move up economically.

These rankings are far more important to me as Chancellor.

For the past three years, Winston-Salem State University has ranked among the Top 20 in the nation on CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index. The index evaluates four-year U.S. colleges and universities according to how effectively they enroll students from low-income backgrounds and graduate them into promising careers. This is not the only organization that has recognized us. The Equality of Opportunity Project recently released a Mobility Score Card that placed WSSU No. 2 in North Carolina and among the top 30 among U.S. public universities. Our mission is to focus attention on the historical barriers to higher education for poor and minority students and to help our students overcome them. We believe colleges and universities must take responsibility for ensuring that all students receive access to the opportunities needed to prepare them for the demands of the 21st century. WSSU has wholeheartedly embraced this concept and accepted that responsibility. To do that, we have established a culture of engagement. Our first-year students participate in a weeklong orientation program that includes mentoring, advising, and social and cultural activities designed to acclimate our students to our campus and our Ram Family. This introduction lays the groundwork for our students, preparing them to be successful academically and social-

ly.

Meanwhile, WSSU has created a campuswide learning environment. At the heart of campus is our Student Success Center. Built in 2014, the center offers advising, tutoring and career placement support under one roof. Our students are encouraged to make use of these resources, and we strive to ensure no one is left behind. But academics extend beyond the classroom and the Success Center. Because our students are required to live on campus for their first two years, we infuse student life with experiences that support them academically as well. Another key component to our approach to student engagement lies in providing our students the financial support they need to stay on track and graduate. We often encounter students who are struggling with unforeseen personal and financial circumstances that prevent them from completing their degree. Through gap funding scholarships — which range from $1,000 to $1,500 — we provide our high-achieving but under-resourced students with the means to complete their education. We believe we must do everything possible to help our students accomplish their goals. Our efforts are paying off. We are first among all 17 University of North Carolina institutions with 79 percent of our students employed six months after graduation. By ensuring that curriculum has a clear path and by provid-

ing robust advising, the university has reduced the average number of credit hours a student attempts from 137 to 128 since 2013. The UNC System average is 139.2 credit hours. By helping our students graduate more efficiently, we are able to help them save thousands of dollars of tuition, room and board. They also enter the workforce sooner, which gives them a head start in paying off any debt they did incur.

What we do is so important. According to a Pew Charitable Trusts report, there is a 31 percent chance of living in poverty if you have not obtained a college degree versus a 5 percent chance if you have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Clearly, a higher education is of great economic importance. At WSSU, we are providing our students with an education that is of the highest quality — an education that transforms not only our students and their families, but also the future for our city, our state, and beyond. Our students are the next generation of scholars, entrepreneurs and leaders; our job is to prepare them to transform the world. Elwood Robinson is chancellor of Winston-Salem State University. This op-ed first appeared in EdTalks, a new series from Higher Education Works Foundation.

Important Medicaid news you might have missed You probably missed the news that the members of the overwhelmingly Republican Guest Senate Columnist state finally came to their senses Monday and voted to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act and provide health care to hundreds of thousands of people. One Republican Senator said it was simply the right thing to do and that the state had “citizens who are uninsured and hospitals that are suffering.” Another Republican told a reporter that he couldn’t believe it took the state so long to embrace Medicaid expansion. There’s a reason you likely missed this monumental decision. It didn’t happen in North Carolina. It came in Kansas, in the state Senate where Republicans hold a supermajority. The Kansas House, where Republicans also hold a supermajority of seats, has already approved expansion. The bill soon heads to Gov. Sam Brownback ,who has long opposed expanding Medicaid and is likely to veto the proposal, setting up a showdown with the legislature that may have the votes to override him. Thirty-one states have already expand-

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ed Medicaid, roughly half of them with Republican governors including New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio and Indiana – when former Gov. Mike Pence was in charge. Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory flirted with Medicaid expansion but never presented the General Assembly with a plan despite the overwhelming benefits to the state – insurance coverage for several hundred thousand people, billions of federal dollars to help struggling hospitals and thousands of new jobs. Republican legislative leaders have adamantly opposed expansion since they took over control of the General Assembly, with much of their opposition based as much on their dislike of President Barack Obama as any objections to the specifics of what expansion would entail. Their ideological arguments rang increasingly hollow as Republican states starting signing up for the program but lawmakers refused to budge. After the November election, they claimed the push by the Trump Administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act made the issue irrelevant, despite claims to the contrary by new Gov. Roy Cooper, who has called for Medicaid

expansion repeatedly since taking office. It’s actually now more important than ever given the failure last week of Trump’s effort to repeal the federal health care law. One of the sticking points in that effort was what to do about the 31 states that have expanded Medicaid, with Republican governors from those states demanding that they be treated differently from states that have not expanded the program. The failure of Trumpcare to pass the House was cited by legislators in Kansas as a reason for expansion in their state. U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said last week that the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land and that means states can still expand Medicaid to provide health care coverage for uninsured lowincome adults. Kansas is on the way and Maine may be, too, with a referendum scheduled on expansion this November. There is little doubt where the people of North Carolina stand. Numerous polls have found strong support for Medicaid expansion. Even an absurdly biased question in the last survey by the right-wing Civitas Institute confirms that. The March Civitas poll asked voters, “In order to expand Medicaid in North Carolina, the federal government will have to borrow another $3 billion dollars a year. Knowing that information do you support or oppose North Carolina expanding

Medicaid?” Even with that question clearly designed to influence responses, Civitas found that 54 percent of voters support expanding Medicaid, while 32 percent are opposed. Imagine the result if folks weren’t misled before they were asked. Or if they were reminded of the benefits. Expanding Medicaid has made sense from the beginning of this health care debate. That’s why Democratic and Republican governors have expanded it and why states like Kansas and Maine are considering expansion now. It’s time to start asking what’s the matter with North Carolina when it comes to an obvious way to create jobs, help hospitals and most importantly provide health care for 350,000 people who cannot afford it. Or maybe more correctly, what’s the matter with the people in charge of the General Assembly?

Chris Fitzsimon is founder and executive director of N.C. Policy Watch. Contact him at chris@ncpolicywatch.com. Article printed from NC Policy Watch: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com Copyright © 2016 NC Policy Watch. All rights reserved.

Are we prepared for the next four, maybe eight years? James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

Would anyone disagree that we are living in some troubling times in the United States of America? Issues of social justice erupt almost on a weekly basis. Our children and grandchildren are going unchecked and uncensored. And if you live in states like North Carolina and Louisiana, regulations are making us question who we really are. Since January, Americans have added a few new terms to its lexi-

con such as “alternative facts” and “alternative truths.” When I was growing up in Winston-Salem, my parents taught me to tell the truth. There weren’t optional truths. In other words, if I didn’t like the truth, I could always come up with “alternative truths.” Can you imagine coming home from Atkins High School or any other high school in America and giving your parents “alternative truths”? The spanking you would have received would have been immediate. I can hear my mom saying to me now, “Boy, you must be crazy.” We should have seen this coming last year. One of the presidential candidates said he was not going to release his most recent

tax return and that was that, end of story! How can a person be that much of a bully and we not offer any resistance? After all, we file our taxes each year whether we are running for public office or not. So now he’s in office and trouble is all around him. Recently, Ana Swanson of The Washington Post wrote an article titled, “Trump’s shift on economy may leave supporters behind.” In it, she talks about what the president said during his inaugural address, which was to paint the economy as weak and bleak. Then a few weeks later, he uses a conservative website as a basis to say that job and employment numbers look great. It might be safe to say that

over the course of the next four years, the word “misinformation” will be in full use. Weeks before President Barack Obama left office, he said, “You are going to miss me when I’m gone.” Well, President Obama I, along with millions of people around the world miss you. We miss your honesty. We remember the word honesty, don’t we? We miss your hope for America and yes, we can. We miss your humanity and your civility. We just miss you. For almost two years now, the sitting president has assailed The Affordable Healthcare Act. He promised to get rid of it. On his first day in office, he signed an executive order to do away with The

Affordable Healthcare Act. This was done in the Oval Office with great pomp and circumstance. I guess he thought he was a magician. Not so fast! Someone in his inner circle must have told him that we don’t have a replacement plan. Fast forward to Friday, March 24, when House Speaker Paul Ryan said there weren’t enough votes to pass a new health care law. The president’s response was that Obamacare was going to implode and explode. Do you really want people not to have healthcare? If you listened to his short response on CNN, you came away with that impression. Prior to Congressman [Paul] Ryan’s announcement, the

president remained steadfast in believing he had enough votes to pass it. Obviously, it was just his imagination running away with him. It is my opinion that the president should become more acquainted with the term “constituent”. The constituents are you and me. We keep legislators in office. Without our votes, they, too, will become constituents.

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.

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in words that echoed across the Democratic Party, newly appointed Deputy Chairman of the Democratic national Committee, rep. Keith ellison (D-Minn.), told the annual meeting of the new hampshire Democratic Party on saturday, March 25, that the party should continue to challenge republicans not only in Washington, D.C., but especially in the state legislatures and governorships. “We can't just say it's all about Trump,” rep. ellison told the gathering, later adding that the fight to “literally save the nation” was just beginning. “We've got to have a higher vision than just winning an election. When we set our sights as, really, agents and champions for the american people, people start feeling the flow." The DnC deputy chairman will be pleased to know that here in north Carolina, among those agreeing with him is his brother, eric, chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party. “in the past nine years, we have lost over 950 seats, and we’re talking about state houses, governors, in addition to the con-

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Democrats into as few majority-minority districts as possible, thus illegally diluting black voting strength in predominantly white voting districts, so that republicans could dominate in surrounding districts and easily win those elections. “i’m confident, and most of the lawyers who practice in this area [of law] …are confident that the [U.s.] supreme Court, when they look at the case, because it has been appealed up there, will uphold the findings of the federal court that this is unconstitutional,” sen.

gressional seats,” Chairman ellison, who is also a Winston-salem attorney, said. “north Carolina is the best example of where state governments are in a position to do just as much harm, if not more, than our federal government,” an obvious reference to the GoP-led north Carolina General assembly, and its controversial laws like hB2, and court-cases seeking to take power away from Democratic Gov. roy Cooper. “We do need to call out the republican Party when they put out false news, when they put out statements which are lies, when they put out policies that they say are helping the american people, when they are not,” ellison said. ”i wholeheartedly believe that we need to bring that fight, and need to bring that hard.” no question that Chairman ellison sees republican policies as a major hurdle towards adequately addressing the needs of the grassroots, but he cautions that fighting those policies should not be confused with fighting republicans. ellison says the Democratic Party exists to serve all people, and it must do a better job of getting that message out.

Blue said last Thursday in raleigh, adding, “The case law says they have no choice.” one of the reasons for sen. Blue’s confidence, he said, was when the U.s. high Court sent a case back to alabama, which was the case which opened the floodgates on this and gave us the legal authority to bring these lawsuits, it was a 5-4 majority. The comforting fact was that Justice antonin scalia, who died, was in the minority, so there still is a five-vote majority, 5-3 now. even if President Trump nominee Judge neil Gorsach is confirmed, there still is a 5-4 majority. “i really think that the

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“When we ignore whole sections of Democrats, we aren’t competing,” ellison continued. “We work on behalf of all citizens, of all workers, so we don’t want to pick fights with people just because they’re republicans. We do want to pick a fight, and wage a war for the best ideas for the citizens of Forsyth County, north Carolina [and the nation],” he said. “We’re fighting the fight of ideas and policies, and what’s best for working class people and the working poor.” ellison said Democrats need to “stick to our high ideals, stick to our high value in democracy … but we do need to compete smarter, and better.” acknowledging that there are “right-wing zealots who just want to destroy government,” he also noted that there are “moderate, reasonable republicans” who could join with Democrats to bring about constructive change. ellison pointed to the schism that occurred last week when ultra-conservative GoP house Freedom Caucus members refused to go along with President Trump and speaker Paul ryan on the repeal-andreplace for obamacare,

ultimate decision that comes from the United states supreme Court, very well could be a 7-2 decision, or maybe even an 8-0 decision, because redistricting was so bad and so egregious in north Carolina, that anybody who studies these maps and looks at their background … [sees] clearly that they are unconstitutional under the 14th amendment equal protection under the law.” Time is getting tight, however, for new maps to be drawn, and special primaries, and november elections, to be scheduled. still, Blue holds out hope the high Court won’t wait much longer to decide, and

Many concerned about high number of N.C. exonerations By Cash MiChaels For The ChroniCle

it was just over a year ago, March 13, 2016, when Darryl hunt, 51, the innocent man Winston-salem held deepest in its heart, was found dead in a pickup truck. after being exonerated 13 years earlier for a murder it took almost 20 years to prove he didn’t commit, hunt, who was reportedly dying of cancer, and frustrated with the struggles he encountered after being released from prison, took his own life, police say. Those who knew hunt say had he lived, had he continued to advocate for those falsely locked behind prison walls like he once was, he would have found no surprise in a recent report by the national registry of exonerations that showed in 2016, north Carolina had the fifth highest number of prison exonerations in the nation at eight (the state has had 36 exonerations since 1943). and of those eight, six of them were for africanamericans. “it is hard to stem the tide of racism that leads to such unjust actions like the incarceration inequality … until we come to terms with our ‘shame’ as a nation,” says the rev. stephen McCutchan, retired pastor of highland Presbyterian Church in the

city, who also served as chairman of the board of the nonprofit Darryl hunt Project for Freedom and Justice inc. “our shame causes us to become defensive and seek to justify our mistreatment of others who are different from us.” The hunt case fueled the movement in north Carolina years ago that put the state’s criminal justice system under even greater scrutiny than ever before, creating the environment that spawned the innocence Commission, and the racial Justice act in 2009 (before a republican-led legislature repealed in 2013). But civil rights attorney irving Joyner, chair of the n.C. naaCP’s legal redress Committee, says the numbers show that more must be done now. “For decades, many north Carolina's prosecutors have used illegal means to obtain convictions against people who were innocent, poor and defenseless. The statistics show that most of these innocent victims were african-americans who did not have the resources to challenge their prosecutions and were prohibited by north Carolina law from obtaining vital information, prior to trial, which would have assisted in their defense of tainted charges and, as a result, defendants had to encounter "trials by

ambush,” Joyner, who also teaches at the north Carolina Central University school of law in Durham, says. “african-americans, who were not able to afford competent legal counsel, were the predominant victims of this process because they were unable to properly defend themselves. in recent years, this illegal process was reformed and allowed for discovery of the prosecutors' records, which documented these abuses and misconduct, and thus allowed illegally convicted individuals to test the illegally used evidence in court.” attorney Joyner continued, “... as a result, there is a need for additional reforms in order to ensure that african-americans and others will be fully protected by our constitutions and laws.” “our criminal justice system is broken,” says the rev. William Barber, president of the n.C. naaCP, which is demanding the release of Dontae sharpe of Greenville, whom they say was falsely convicted of a 1994 murder. “We need serious reform because incarceration of innocent people is criminal. if we are fifth highest in the nation, this begs the question how many others are innocent but incarcerated.

forcing ryan to pull the bill because of insufficient republican support. now some moderate republicans say maybe they can work with moderate Democrats to accomplish mutual agendas, like improving roads and bridges in the nation’s infrastructure. Chairman ellison agrees that such a partnership could work, though he’s not clear on whether north Carolina moderate republicans are ready and willing. “There is an opportunity for us to have reasoned, debatable, government and democracy with reasonable republicans,” he said. “once we take the Democratic Party back to the communities which we represent, back to grassroots organizing, we will win. There are more registered Democrats than republicans in Forsyth County, in the state and the nation. We have to engage those people in democracy, [because] when citizens sit on the sideline and don’t participate, we get people like #45 (Trump) elected president.” “if we do what we’re supposed to do,” Chairman ellison concluded,” … we win – period!”

the 2011 “unconstitutional” redistricting maps will be mothballed. “We think that that’s going to be changed, and that will then change the veto-proof majority. [in the nC General assembly],” sen. Blue said. “it will make the governor more relevant because his statewide impressions and opinions on things will then make a difference.”

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Transportation Plan Updates Available for Review The Fiscal Year 2016Ͳ2025 Metropolitan TransporͲ taƟon Improvement Program (MTIP) is a compreͲ hensive lisƟng of all transportaƟon projects proͲ grammed for the WinstonͲSalem Urban Area and must be a subset of the WinstonͲSalem Urban Area 2040 Metropolitan TransportaƟon Plan UpͲ date (MTP) and match the Fiscal Year 2016Ͳ2025 State TransportaƟon Improvement Program (STIP). The 2040 MTP Update, the Air Quality Conformity DeterminaƟon Report (AQCDR) and the FY 2016Ͳ2025 MTIP were adopted by the Technical Advisory CommiƩee on September 17, 2015. The North Carolina Department of TransportaƟon (NCDOT) regularly updates the STIP to include new projects and modify exisƟng projects, which then must be reflected in the WinstonͲSalem UrͲ ban Area MTIP. These modificaƟon and amendͲ ments are available for public review and comͲ ment unƟl April 30. CiƟzens can review the modiͲ ficaƟon and amendments at their local libraries and online at www.cityofws.org/Departments/ TransportaƟon. All comments should be sent in wriƟng to Byron Brown via email to byronb@cityofws.org or mailed to: City of WinstonͲSalem, DOT AƩn: Byron Brown P.O. Box 2511 WinstonͲSalem, NC 27102

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The Ashley Academy students pose with school staff and the Lady Warcats.

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Lady Warcats give back to local elementary school BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Lady Warcats will kick off their basketball season in about a month’s time. As a way to give back to the community, they donated tickets to the UniverSoul Circus to students of Ashley Academy last week. Regina Strickland, director of Marketing and

Advertising for the Lady Warcats, said she connected with Jernetta Johnson, who works at Ashley Academy, at church and they discussed ways the Lady Warcats could volunteer at the school by reading and visiting with the kids. About a month later, Strickland came back to Johnson with the idea of the circus and the plan blossomed from there. The kids who won the tickets were raffle winners

from the school and ranged from kindergarten to fifth grade. Johnson was accompanied by Jenaya Abernathy and Lindsay Lee, two players from the Lady Warcats team. They spoke to the children about the team and gave them advice about how to be a successful student.

Chronicle staff members can’t stop seniors in media challenge

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Senior Games participant Jim Crouch prepares to shoot one of his shots during the basketball shoot.

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The Piedmont Plus Senior Games & Silver Arts Event will be coming to Winston-Salem in a little over two weeks time. To create more community awareness Chuck Vestal, Senior Games coordinator, brought together several media outlets to compete against seniors in five Senior Games events. 96.3 WTOB, The Chronicle and the Winston-Salem Journal sent representatives to play against the seniors in a basketball shootout, ping-pong, cornhole, shuffleboard and bocce ball. The seniors walked away as champions with the Chronicle staff coming in second followed by the Journal and WTOB. Vestal said his intention for the event was to introduce more journalists to what the Senior Games are all about and the type of athletes that compete in them. “I learned from our senior gamers that competition is a good thing,” Vestal said. “I thought if we threw a challenge out there it would bring some more of our media outlets in and one thing led to another and it just devel-

(Above) Chronicle reporter Tevin Stinson plays against David Combs, a Senior Games participant, during the media challenge. (Left) Chronicle staff member Samantha Dencher makes her toss during a game of cornhole.

NFL veteran ready to lead Carver Varsity football team See Seniors on B2

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Starting this fall the Carver Yellowjackets football team will be led by new head coach Gregory Scales. Scales is a former NFL player with the New Orleans Saints and was a standout tight end for the Eagles of East Forsyth during his high school career. Scales has been coaching for two decades, with 17 of them at Carver as an assistant coach. He is replacing Germane Crowell, who resigned earlier this year. Scales said

he was interested in the position of head coach because he wanted an opportunity to help the kids at Carver grow and mature on and off of the field. “I'm the type of guy that when I see something that's not going the way it's supposed to go and the opportunity comes to change it, I do, so that's why I decided to put my name in the hat,” said Scales. “I'm a stickler for education and getting the best out of the athletes by pushing them to their limSee Coach on B2

Gregory Scales, Carver's new football head coach, has high expectations for his team this upcoming season.

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“This was great and I was glad to be able to come out and talk with them,” Lee said. “I just wanted to let them know that when you have goals education is very important. It’s all about the kids because you have to reach them while they are young.”

(Above) The students hug Ashley Academy Principal Scarlet Linville for being able to attend the circus.

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(Left)The Lady Warcats are shown (from left to right) Jenaya Abernathy, Lindsay Lee and Regina Strickland, Lady Warcat director of Marketing and Advertising.

Abernathy added, “it was a blessing for me because it actually made me feel like a kid again. It's like I went back in time so to speak and I got a chance to see what I look like in their eyes by just giving back and being genuine with them. Just to be able to give them words of wisdom that I wish I could have gotten from older people when I was their age made this all worth it.” Scarlet Linville, Ashley Academy Principal, said she was really happy for the Lady Warcats to come in and speak to the children. She says many have never been to the circus so this is a life changing experience for them.

“We are really excited when the community comes in and shows the kids options with their education,” Linville continued. “This is a great reinforcement of positive behavior because we are focusing on that here. I like the fact they shared their personal stories about hard work and commitment because that's what it takes.” Strickland was happy

to begin a relationship between Ashley and the Lady Warcats. She says this is the beginning of many more visits from the team. “When we first thought of the idea I was of course excited because we want to make sure we stay connected with the community,” added Strickland. “We just wanted to take it to another level and we will come and do things with the kids on an academic level however to make this really exciting we decided to bless the kids with a trip to the circus.” In the future, the Lady Warcats plan to come back to Ashley and read to the kids and other classroom

Ashley Academy students show off their new backpacks given to them by the Lady Warcats.

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oped from there.” The Chronicle staff played admirably in all events but came up short to place second, topping all other media outlets in the event. “I enjoyed just coming out here and participating,” said Chronicle reporter, Tevin Stinson. “I wanted to show that I had a little skill on the ping-pong table. I didn't come in first but it was fun. I expected the seniors to have some skill but I didn't know I was going against a state champion like I did. He did surprise me and I lost several times but I had fun.” Chronicle staff member Samantha Dencher said, “I mostly enjoyed getting a chance to meet people from around Winston-Salem's media outlets. I was shocked at how not only athletic but how keen and cunning some of the sen-

iors were. They came prepared and they were not prepared to lose.” The seniors who participated were some of the best in the area in their respective events. Jim Crouch, who participated in the basketball shoot, said he plays basketball three or more times a week. At the tender age of 74 he says he will play as long as he is able. “I had a great time and it was very cool to have all of the journalists here,” Crouch said. “I think my performance was bad because I normally play better than that. I only expect excellence out of myself and when the games come around, I expect to do better than I did today.” Vestal says he wants the seniors to know that you don't have to be a supreme athlete to compete in the games because some of them don't require much athleticism. He said having fun is the main thing.

The Chronicle and For Seniors Only staff members who participated in the Senior Games (from left to right) are Timothy Ramsey, Samantha Dencher, Tevin Stinson and Judie Holcomb-Pack.

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its. I just want them to know that it's people out there that care about them.” Scales says he knows what it takes to make it because he has been to the “mountain top.” He said he wants the kids to know that if they want it, they will have to work hard for it. Scales said he can relay the information to the kids

about what it takes to make it to the NFL because he has made it there. He said he left coaching a few years ago because he felt some of the kids did not want to put the work in it takes to be successful. He says now he has the chance to help them grow. “The biggest change I want to make is discipline because you need structure on your team,” Scales continued. “Everyone needs

structure, and I think more so with Carver kids. They need more structure and you have to be consistent with it.” For Scales, he says after his kids graduate from Carver, he wants people to say “He is a good kid.” He says it’s not really about today. It’s more about setting the kids up for success 10 or 20 years from now so their parents can be proud of them. Carver had a tough

time filling a junior varsity roster early in the season last year. Scales says he wants to make himself more visible to the students in order to bring more athletes out on the field to avoid that issue this upcoming season. He wants to run a wingT and spread-T offense predominately to keep defenses off balance. On defense he will run a base 4-3, but will have different wrinkles in there. He will adapt

based off of Carver’s opponent. “We are going to do everything to keep these kids motivated to be successful,” Scales said. “Carver is known for being successful and we are trying to get back to that consistent success. And when people play us, they will say this isn't the same Carver as last year.” Scales said he brought in some new coaches, many of whom have roots

at Carver. He says he wanted to do that because coaches who have played at Carver tend to have a higher interest in the success of the team. Based on the schedule, he says he expects to go 74 at the very least. Bestcase scenario he says would be 8-3. He says he wants the community to get behind the school like they were once before and will do his best to make that happen.

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MARCH 30, 2017

Judge gives the 411 to Main Street Academy

Forsyth County District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield recently visited Main Street Academy to inform students about the criminal justice system in Forsyth County. Judge Hartsfield and a team of Wake Forest University School of Law students presented information about students’ rights and responsibilities within the criminal justice system. Judge Hartsfield also conducted a question and answer session for students. Questions asked included those about information about court appearances, the public defender system, and being able to “expunge” a criminal record.

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2016-2017 Wells Fargo Community Enrichment Mini-Grant recipients are: (Left to Right – First Row) Lisa Kiser (City of WS Recreation & Parks Department), Gina Miller (The Enrichment Center), Chris Gentry (Family Support Network); (Left to Right – Second Row) Diana Blanchard (Associated Artists of Winston-Salem), Karel Chandler (Forsyth Education Partnership), Casey Raymer (ABC of NC Child Development Center), Jen Brown (The Engaging Educator), Alex Brown (SECCA); (Left to Right – Third Row) Caitlyn Swett (Paideia); (Left to Right – Fourth Row) Makenna Iselin, Tiffany Jones (RiverRun), Alexandra Brown (ArtWSNC), Kristin Minotti (ArtWSNC); (Left to Right – Fifth Row) Daniel Collins (CNOTE), Chantin Collins (CNOTE)

Arts Council awards 12 Mini-Grants

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has made 12 grants in its third round of 2016-2017 awards made through its Wells Fargo Community Enrichment Mini-Grant program. These grants provide community groups and individuals with grants up to $500 to infuse the arts into all segments of the community, promote creativity, provide greater access to the arts and bring people together. “These spring minigrants will support an array of community-wide arts events, programs, and support new partnerships” said Dara Silver, Grant Program Manager for The Arts Council. “We continue to be inspired by the creative ideas coming from individuals, community organizations, and businesses that have the desire to make a difference in our community through the arts.” Winston-Salem, known as a City of Arts and Innovation, and Forsyth County have a robust arts community that enriches the lives of area residents every day and accounts in large part for the recognition they continue to receive as a great place to live, learn, work and play. The Arts Council raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural and learning opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development. This program is sponsored by Wells Fargo. The selected projects provide innovative ways to infuse the arts into our community. The winning projects are:

*The ArtWSNC will collaborate with photographer Kristin Minotti to produce a series of work and exhibition entitled, “Femininity In The Raw,”

that will feature portraits of local female artists and creators and reflect on what it means to be both a woman and an artist in WinstonSalem. *Associated Artists of Winston-Salem new discussion series, "Art &", will feature community conversations that bridge how the visual arts are connected to everyday themes such as religion, diversity, health and history to create a deeper sense of individual and community understanding. *City of WS Recreation & Parks Department will work with children in its afterschool programs to create murals featuring diversity, sports, arts and technology to display at five recreation centers. *CNOTE (Create Nothing Other Than Excellence) Foundation will host “Spring in the City: Fresh Air Kickback” on April 7 at Bailey Park. The event will feature a variety of musicians (hiphop, soul, and pop music), food trucks, beer and wine, and arts and cultural vendors. *Diane FaisonMcInzie will present her one-woman performance, “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman”, to three historically African American churches in WinstonSalem. Each performance will feature community talks about the performance and the life of Harriet Tubman. *Family Support Network (at The Centers for Exceptional Children) will bring in artists to work with their Sibshops program, a family support program for children who have siblings with a disability, to use art as a means to increase self-awareness and self-expression. *Forsyth Education Partnership will present its 9th annual Poet Laureate competition for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools high school students on April 27.

*Makenna Iselin, a high school junior and American Heritage Girl, will create a resource closet at the Salvation Army Center of Hope that will contain arts-based educational and developmental toys for homeless children and their families to use at the shelter. *Paideia, a multi-disciplinary collaboration of dance artists and musicians, will perform at the second annual On Site/In Sight, a free three-day dance festival open to the public May 4 – 6 in downtown Winston-Salem. * R i v e r R u n International Film Festival’s May RiverRun Retro program entitled Controversial Classics will present the 1956 film, Baby Doll, based upon the play by Tennessee Williams and discussion with the film’s actress Carroll Baker and film historian Foster Hirsch. *SECCA in collaboration with ABC of NC Child Development Center and The Engaging Educator will work with youth on the autism spectrum to create an exhibition of art-work that will be on view March 31-April 28 in celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. *The Enrichment Center will host a gallery opening and reception for their exhibition “Enchanted” on March 24 featuring a variety of artworks made by artists of The Gateway Gallery and a community artist. The exhibition will be on view through May 12. The Arts Council has awarded 71 mini-grants totaling $35,500. The next due date for mini-grant applications is Friday, April 28 by 5 p.m. for projects taking place June 1 August 31, 2017. For more information, contact Dara Silver, Senior Administrative Assistant, Special Projects, and Grant Program Manager at 336-747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org.

Community Briefs

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MA RCH 30, 2017

Forsyth Creek Week returns for fifth year Forsyth Creek Week turns 5 this year. Most activities are free. More than 34 events will be held, some more than once, March 25 through April 2. New events this year include half-price stand-up paddle boarding at Salem Lake and motorized ultralight rides over the Yadkin River, a “story walk” for kids along Salem Creek with costumed UNCSA students, a Sacred Waters Workshop about the role of water in many religious traditions, a tour of the streamrestoration project at Miller Park, and more. All Creek Week activities are designed to give Forsyth County residents the opportunity to connect with – and appreciate – the local waterways, says Creek Week organizer Roseann L’Esperance. Complete information and a calendar of all Creek Week events is posted at ForsythCreekWeek.org.

Young Democrats of N.C. elect most diverse board in organization history The Young Democrats of North Carolina (YDNC) elected new officers at the 2017 YDNC State Convention in Greensboro on Sunday, March 26. The new executive board is the most diverse in the organization’s history. The new leadership includes the first black woman ever elected as president of the board. This is also the first time any woman has been elected in this position in nearly two decades. Six of the 10 Board members are women and officers come from a variety of backgrounds. The officers of YDNC include Ebony West of Chapel Hill (President); Anne Evangelista of Greensboro (Executive Vice President); Colby Moore of Greensboro (National Committeeman); Rebekah Whilden of Asheville (National Committeewoman); Anniken Williams of Greenville (Secretary); Aja Gaul of Swannanoa (Western Regional Vice President); Vonnie Brown of Charlotte (Piedmont Regional Vice President); Kriss Gomez of Raleigh (Eastern Regional Vice President); Matt Hughes of Hillsborough (Treasurer); and Khaetlyn Grindell of WinstonSalem (Communications Director.) The convention was one of largest and most well attended in recent history, with over 150 in attendance. Founded in 1928, YDNC is the oldest statewide youth organization of the Democratic Party in the nation with a membership of over 600 young people. Red Cross calls for platelet and type O negative and AB blood donors The American Red Cross is issuing a call for platelet and type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. Platelets, type O negative blood and type AB plasma are three of the most in-demand blood products by hospitals. Platelets are tiny cells in blood that form clots and stop bleeding. Although they are needed for many reasons, cancer patients often rely on platelets during treatment. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting and immunity. Plasma can be donated through a blood or platelet donation, or through a plasma-only donation where available. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

WS/FCS teacher wins Burroughs Wellcome Career Award Brad Rhew, a science teacher at Cook Literacy Model School, is one of only five North Carolina teachers awarded the 2017 Career Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers (CASMT) by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The award is a five-year award given to outstanding science and/or mathematics teachers who demonstrate impressive performance records in the classroom as well as prove a firm knowledge and understanding of their subject area. During the interview Rhew shared his common beliefs related to teaching science. “It doesn’t matter your circumstances, if you find a passion in science, that can be your motivating force to help you succeed in life and grow as a person,” he says. “I am so honored to win this award. This award will have a huge impact on science education at Cook Literacy Model School. Not only will it benefit my students, but the entire school and community as well.” According to Burroughs Wellcome Foundation President, Dr. John Burriss, “While this award provides support and recognition to individual teachers, it reflects the excellence of our teachers in North Carolina. The support further provides professional development and curriculum creation that will impact students and fellow teachers.”

Citizen Science Program needs your help The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network, or CoCoRaHS, is looking for new volunteers across North Carolina. The grassroots effort is part of a growing national network of homebased and amateur rain spotters with a goal of providing a high density precipitation network that will supplement existing observations. Volunteers may obtain an official rain gauge through the CoCoRaHS website (http://www.cocorahs.org) for about $30 plus shipping. Besides the need for an official 4-inch plastic rain gauge, volunteers are required to take a simple training module online and use the CoCoRaHS website to submit their reports. Observations are immediately available on maps and reports for the public to view. The process takes only five minutes a day, but the impact to the community is tenfold: By providing high quality, accurate measurements, the observers are able to supplement existing networks and provide useful data to scientists, resource managers, decision makers and other users. How does one become a CoCoRaHS observer? Go to the CoCoRaHS website above and click on the “Join CoCoRaHS” emblem on the upper right side of the main website. After registering, take the simple online training, order your 4-inch rain gauge and start reporting.

Community Calendar

Today, March 30 – East/Northeast Neighborhood Association The East/Northeast Neighborhood Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. at the 14th St. Recreation Center. This month guests will be W-S Police Department and a light meal will be served. Please RSVP for meal. For more information, please contact Marva Reid: @ 336-9972519. Today, March 30 –“In Pursuit of Justice” Two Winston-Salem businesses, Pinnacle Key Group and Ovation Sound are sponsoring rough-cut screenings of the documentary “In Pursuit of Justice.” The event schedule and location are March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Ovation Sound Studio, 4310 Enterprise Drive, Suite E. It is the story of Greg Taylor and his 17year quest for freedom after he was wrongfully convicted of murder. He finally was released due to action of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. Admission is free. Seating is limited for both events so please RSVP to Gregg Jamback 336-287-2350 or by email at gjamback@swiftwatermedia.com. Off

Today, March 30 – Chef’s Cook

You are invited to attend and judge mouthwatering food prepared by local and regional chefs with cooking demonstrations. This event features Chef Irvin Williams Jr. from seasons 9 and 11 of Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen.” It will be held at the Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, 1922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston Salem, on March 30 from 5 -7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for seven tasting tickets, raffle and prizes. Today, March 30 – Lunch and Learn for Caregivers A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. Elder Law Attorney R. Michael Wells, Sr., will present “Elder Law and Estate Planning 101 for Caregivers,” and Constance Graham with the William G. White Jr., Family YMCA will share information about “Active Older Adult Programs.” Lunch is provided by Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. Registration is required. Call 336-721-6918. Call early to assure a space. Today, March 30- Soil Testing 101 The event date for Soil Testing 101 is March 30, at 6-8 p.m. at 1450 Fairchild Road. The speakers are Extension Horticulture Agents, Mary Jac Brennan and Leslie Peck. Learn to interpret the results of tests in order to ensure the health of your garden. All classes are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Contact the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register for this program. Phone: 336-703-2850 or email coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc.

Today, March 30-April 9 – RiverRun Screenings and Events The RiverRun International Film Festival announced its free familyfriendly screenings and events offered during the second annual RIVERRUN FAMILY DAY at their upcoming Festival, March 30 - April 9. RIVERRUN TICKETS & INFO: RiverRun’s popular Ticket Samplers, which include 10 film vouchers for the price of nine, are now on sale at the Stevens Center Box Office. For more information, visit www.riverrunfilm.com/donate. Get tickets at the Stevens Center Box Office, via www.riverrunfilm.com or over the phone at 336-721-1945.

March 31-April 1 – Banquet and Silent Auction Fundraiser Malachi House II, a nonprofit nine-month residential faith-based recovery program, will hold its seventh annual Banquet and Silent Auction Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at Khalif Event Center, 2000 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. The primary goal is to assist men in overcoming the problems that lead to addiction and bridge the gap between recovery as they transition back into mainstream society. For more information, call the office at 336-375-0900.

April 1- Free Document Shredding Event Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center will host a document shredding event for the public on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the parking lot of the Administration Services building at 2200 Cloverdale Avenue. While there is no charge for this service, donations will be accepted, with all proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association’s

Winston-Salem Heart & Stroke Walk and The ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS.

April 1- Soliciting Cleanup Volunteers Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful is soliciting volunteers for the annual Great American Cleanup in WinstonSalem, to be held Saturday, April 1, in conjunction with Forsyth Creek Week. During the annual Great American Cleanup in WinstonSalem, local roadways, parks and schools will be cleaned of litter from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information or to volunteer, go to www.KWSB.CityofWS.org, or call CityLink 311. April 1- Adams Campaign Kickoff Event Denise D. Adams will officially launch her candidacy for the Fifth Congressional District seat now held by Virginia Foxx at a kickoff event Saturday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Big Winston Lounge at 740 N. Trade Street in Winston Salem. Adams represents the North Ward on the Winston-Salem City Council. The event is free. April 1- Tribute to Scott Joplin Concert The St. Philips Heritage Center at Old Salem Museums & Gardens will present a concert commemorating the music of famous ragtime composer Scott Joplin (1868–1917). Called the “King of Ragtime Writers,” Joplin is perhaps best known for the “Maple Leaf Rag,” The concert will be held on Saturday, April 1, from 4-5 p.m. at St. Philips African Moravian Church, 911 South Church St. Tickets are $10 per person (plus applicable NC sales tax). Reservations are required by calling 1-800-441-5305 or going online.

April 1-15 – Red Cross Blood Donation The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month in April. Donors of all blood types are needed this spring. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). April 2 – Girl Scout Open House Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is hosting an open house event at Keyauwee Program Center, 2574 Sweetbriar Road, Sophia, N.C., on Sunday, April 2 from 2-4 p.m. The Girl Scout camp is open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend and discover the exciting summer overnight and day camp programs designed for all girls entering grades 1-12.

April 4 – Forsyth County Genealogical Society Meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society meets Tuesday, April 4, in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr., Winston-Salem. The social period will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend. April 4 – Open Mic Night Winston-Salem Writers will hold Open Mic Night on April 4 from 7-9 p.m. in the conference room at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. Open Mic is open to the public and writers are allowed five minutes to read their work before a friendly audience. For more information, visit www.wswriters.org. April 4-8 – “Reflections on Time” “Reflections on Time,” the Winston-Salem Light Project (WSLP), is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, April 4-8 at Merschel Plaza, located at the intersection of Fourth and Trade Streets in downtown Winston-Salem. The annual outdoor lighting installation by students in the School of Design and Production (D&P) at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) uses lighting and projection to visually transform architecture.

April 6 – Staying Ahead of Garden Pests This program is a part of Forsyth Cooperative Extension's Spring Home Garden Series and will be held on April 6 from 6- 8 p.m. Learn measures to prevent pests and common issues in both the vegetable and flower garden. Contact the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register for this lecture. Phone: 336703-2850 or email coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc. It will be located at

1450 Fairchild Road.

April 6 – Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce This month’s speaker at the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) meeting will be Calvin F. Patterson, chairman and CEO of Earnest Harvest LLC. He is also the Host/Producer of “Empowering You”(public affairs radio program on WSNC 90.5 FM). He is the former Board of Trustee and vice chairman for Community Relations of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Arts Council and former Board of Trustees, secretary, vice-chairman, and chairman of Historic Bethabara Park. His favorite saying is “Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.” The meetings will be from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Blvd. April 6, 20, & 29, May 13 & 25 – Spring Garden Workshop Series The Old Salem Department of Horticulture has announced the schedule for its spring garden workshops. The workshops are free and open to the public. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.org or call 336-7217357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-7217333. Workshops are scheduled as follows: *Touch, Smell and Learn! How to bring Provence into your GardenThursday, April 6, from 12-1 p.m. *Hosta: Growing Guide and Variety Pictorial Review-Thursday, April 20, from 12-1 p.m. *Eating to Live or Living to Eat? Cooking with Herbs-Saturday, April 29, from 10-11 a.m. *Living with Coyotes-Saturday, May 13, from 10-11 a.m. *Herbal Remedies-Thursday, May 25, from 12-1 p.m. All workshops will be held in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. For more information call 336-721-7300 or visit oldsalem.org.

April 7 – Award-winning Artist Jessica Singerman reception Sawtooth School for Visual Art presents Among The Weeds And Other Blossoming Things, a collection of paintings from award-winning artist Jessica Singerman. The show will be on display in the Corridor Gallery April 4 through April 30, with the opening reception on Friday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m.

April 8- WSSU ‘40 under 40’ Awards Winston-Salem State University, in collaboration with the WSSU Young Alumni Council (YAC), honors 40 remarkable alumni who are making great strides in their careers and contributions to their communities through the WSSU “40 Under 40” Alumni Awards. These graduates embody the WSSU motto of “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.” The 40 Under 40 Alumni Awards Gala will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in the Benton Convention Center, Piedmont Room 4, in WinstonSalem. For tickets or more information, please visit www.wssu.edu/40under40. April 8- WSSU Spring Open House Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Admissions invites prospective students, family members and chaperones to attend Spring Open House on Saturday, April 8. The event will include a walking tour of campus and visits to residence halls. Students also can explore the academic track that interests them. The event is free. However, attendees are encouraged to budget $7 to $10 per person for lunch. For more information or to register, please visit: www.wssu.edu/openhouse. April 8- Jazz & Jambalaya at Delta Arts Center Join Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts Inc. as we honor local Jazz legend Mr. Joe Robinson for his lifelong commitment and mastery of the Iconic American Art form- Jazz. Saturday April 8 at Delta Arts Center 7-10 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased online at www.deltaartscenter.org or at Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road. $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

April 8-9 - Mastering Color Workshop Learn how colors affect each other and well as the viewer’s perceptions. Train you eye to discern subtle differences in hue. Mastering Color Workshop with Amy Funderburk will be held on April 8 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and April 9 (2-5 p.m.). Regular: $150, deadline April 5.

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Now through March 31 Winston-Salem District of the A.M.E. Zion Church Five-day Revival Once again the Winston-Salem District of the a.M.e. Zion church will host a five-day revival with various speakers nightly. this event will be held March 27 through March 31 at Goler Memorial at 630 north patterson ave., where the rev. Dr. George Banks is the pastor. the church phone number is 336-724-9411. Now through March 31 Hymn Conference of the Triad a conference designed to reintroduce the hymns back into the congregations will be March 27-31 with day and evening classes. the conference will feature a series of seminars, lectures, rehearsals, panel discussions, master classes, and performances. the conference will introduce hymn to the youth. registration for the week is $65 ($35 for seniors and students). contact David allen at 336-986-3039 for more details.

March 31-April 1 Banquet and Silent Auction Fundraiser Malachi house ii, a nonprofit nine-month residential faith-based recovery program, will hold its seventh annual Banquet and Silent auction Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. March 31 and april 1 at Khalif event center, 2000 e. Wendover ave., Greensboro. the primary goal is to assist men in overcoming the problems that lead to addiction and bridge the gap between recovery as they transition back into mainstream society. For more information, call the office at 336-375-0900 April 1 Hope Moravian Church Bake Sale the Women’s Fellowship of hope Moravian church will sponsor a bake sale Saturday, april 1 from 9-11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. a variety of items including chicken pies (small $5 and large $10) will be available. hope Moravian church is located at 2759 hope church road, WinstonSalem. For more information contact the church office at 336-765-8017, email: hopemoraviannc@triad.rr.com or visit the website at hopemoraviannc.org. April 1-9 15th Pastoral Anniversary Join us in celebrating the 15th pastoral anniversary of pastor Vernon e. and First lady Kim Brown of new Zion Baptist church 158 highland The Browns avenue, WinstonSalem, nc beginning april 1 through the 9, 2017. the public is invited to attend. For more information, call 336-7259644.

April 2 St. James United Methodist Church Saint James United Methodist church, 165 Bethania-rural hall road, rural hall, n.c. will host its 3rd annual W. Gene Malloy community choir Benefit concert on Sunday, april 2 at 4 p.m. at Saint James United Methodist church. Gospel choirs from high point University and James Madison University are joining the musical line-up. the community is invited to attend this free concert; donations will be accepted and used to support scholarships for Forsyth county high school seniors. For more information call 336-971-6936 or yendorldavis@gmail.com. April 2 Yadkin Star Baptist Church the yadkin Star Baptist church, 835 n. Koontz road in lexington, under the pastoral leadership of rev. Dr. timothy r. Williams, will celebrate Women’s Day on Sunday, april 2, during the morning worship service at 11 a.m. the guest speaker is Dr. pamela Simmons, a member of the St. John c.M.e. church, where the rev. Omar l. Dykes is the senior pastor. at St. John, Dr. Dr. Simmons Simmons sings in the J. l. pickens choir, leads the pastor’s aide Ministry, and participates in the intercessory prayer Ministry.

April 2 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (traditional), Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will present a program titled “lend a Myth to God.” at explorations, 9:15 a.m., Margaret Bender, a Wake Forest University anthropologist, will talk about her development of curricula on cherokee spirituality. at the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Don Woodward will lead a discussion of “how the Mercer Family Funded and Built the populist power Base." See UUFWS.org

April 2 First Christian Church Ministries First christian church Ministries, 1130 n. Main Street, Kernersville, will host a annual Family Faith night and our community outreach event on Sunday, april 2 from 4-6 p.m. to prepare for easter. all those in attendance will receive a surprise. For more information, contact lynn Miller at 336-996-7388 or lynnm@fccministries.com. See Rel. Cal. on B8

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Local church hears conversation on race relations

To conclude the service, several members, of the congregation took the stage to pray with Linda Dark, second from left, and Lead Servant Chris Jones, second from right.

photo by timothy ramsey

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citychurch Winston is a local church that prides itself on diversity. lead servant chris Jones strongly believes in having a multi-racial church where all nationalities are represented and catered to. initially the church planned to have former negro league player henry Mason come to speak about the Gospel and race,

Khalid Griggs

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Event provides opportunity for dialogue

Many individuals are not aware of the history and beliefs of the Muslim culture, which leads some to fear the unknown. in an attempt to break down some of those barriers to begin a conversation of understanding between Muslim americans and non-Muslim americans, a discussion was held last thursday at Wait chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. “resisting the normalization of hate” was the title of the event and the speaker was nihad awad, national executive director of the council on american islamic relations (c.a.i.r.). During his speech, awad spoke about how people should be judged on their actions and not their skin

color. he shared some of the beliefs of his faith that non-Muslims may not be aware of. he believes that in order to begin to bridge the gap between

“The issue of hate is like a fire that eats everyone.”

Muslims and non-Muslims, constant discussion and interaction needs to take place. “My main message was to clarify islamic issues, values and principles, which are in line with our american values and our constitution,” awad said. “it is an opportunity for people to hear directly from Muslims using original islamic sources about what

Mount Olive pastor to mark 38 years, church to mark 108

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Mount Olive Baptist church will celebrate the rev. Dr. charles e. Gray’s 38th pastoral anniversary and the church 108th anniversary on Sunday, april 2 at 4 p.m. Guest

but because of illness he was unable to make it. Filling in at the last minute, linda Dark of the Black history archives of Winston-Salem came in to speak. Dark is a Winston-Salem native and was one of the early group of students to integrate in Forsyth county as part of a program that allowed her to take advanced classes at reynolds for one hour per day. She recounted stories of her childhood, her work during the civil rights era and

speaker will be the rev. Waymon Monroe, pastor of Solid rock Baptist church and congregation. Dr. Gray was born in Greenville, n.c. he was educated in the public schools and received his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from

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Nihad Awad

islam is and who Muslims are.” “the issue of hate is like a fire that eats everyone. We have seen its impact on our lives and we cannot be complacent. We have to fight hate groups and hate speech and we have to take action. When we witness hate it becomes our duty to stand up to it and fight it.” ibrahim thompson, outreach coordinator for the annoor islamic center, said he feels as though events like this bring people together to give them a chance to ask and answer questions they may have had. he says it allows non-Muslims to see people in the religion who can make them feel more comfortable about the religion. “i think this is a good event that i came up with, with brother Khalid (imam Khalid Griggs of community

The Fayetteville State University. he received his master’s and doctorate degrees from andersonville theological Seminary, graduating

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Grays summa cum laude. he moved to WinstonSalem in 1972, where he united with St. Stephen

the lord is My Shepherd

Lesson Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

By the end of this lesson, we will

*Get a clear picture of God as our shepherd who loves and cares for us. *note the ways God demonstrates his loving care for us in life and death. *relate the 23rd psalm to current challenges or difficulty in life.

Background: the time of the lesson 1000 B.c. and the place is Jerusalem. the author is agreed to be David the shepherd and king of israel. the psalm is related by historians and theologians to both the slavery in egypt and the exodus, as well as the wilderness journey. the

Elder Richard Wayne Wood

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metaphor of God’s care and that of a shepherd can be dissected in many ways. psalm 23 is the best known and best loved of all psalms.

Lesson: When we read the 23rd psalm we always (at least i do) think of David the shepSunday herd boy keeping a School Lesson watchful eye over his sheep and beyond that his lounging and writing psalms that attest to God’s watching over us with provision, care and protection. Union Gospel press (UGp) expresses the 23rd psalm as the shepherd satisfies in verses 1-2. he (God) is personal to us, David calls him my shepherd, and there is a definite sense of trust and confidence in God because he has everything we need ;(verse 1). the lord is a guide See Lesson on B6

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The season has changed to spring. Spring prompts thoughts of the end of school, graduation and enrolling into college. For Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), it’s a time to go into the community to raise funds. The fundraising focuses on gap fund scholarships – which range from $1,000 to $1,500 – to provide high-achieving but under-resourced students with the means to complete their education. Chancellor Elwood Robinson was at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, March 26, on the church’s WSSU Day, a day set aside to raise money for the university. The chancellor makes a case for higher education in his op-ed piece (page A7) “Student success key to social, economic mobility.” He says according to a Pew Charitable Trusts report, there is a 31 percent chance of living in poverty if you have not obtained a college degree versus a 5 percent chance if you have a bachelor’s degree or higher. It pays to have a higher ed degree. But to get to WSSU, students have to start in secondary school. Several organizations in the Triad have been holding career fairs for students to help them move toward employment and higher education. Triad Christian Center, 4321 Barrow Road, High Point, plans to host its first college fair in partnership with Guilford County Schools and Guilford Parent Academy on Saturday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The ASCEND Career Fair, sponsored by the Educational Enrichment Committee of Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and cosponsored by Jack and Jill of America, was held on Saturday, March 18, on the campus of WinstonSalem State University. (See http://www.wschronicle.com/2017/03/ascend-fair-helps-studentsexplore-careers-hbcus/) These organizations understand the importance of getting students to start on the track to success early, and parents and students should take advantage of the opportunities they provide. At the High Point event, university personnel will conduct sessions concerning topics such as scholarships and financial aid. Secondary educators will offer sessions about making it through high school, as well as the SAT/ACT college entrance exams. Organizations such as NC Works Career Center will also be present at the event. Admissions officers from colleges and universities, such as Catawba College, Fayetteville State University, N.C. A&T State University, Livingstone College, Salem College, and Winston-Salem State University plan to be on hand to answer potential students’ questions concerning their respective admissions processes. ASCEND (Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking and Development) is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's signature youth enrichment program that prepares high school students for college life or vocational careers. The program is designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students in reaching their maximum potential. At the ASCEND career fair, the following topics were covered: Education, Law/Law Enforcement, Medicine, Higher Education, STEM and Business. With the current federal administration, these kinds of activities take on a more important meaning. President Donald Trump has proposed deep budget cuts into things that matter a lot to people, including education. So, as spring moves on, it’s time for parents, students and those interested in a bright future for America to invest time, effort and money into making sure students are moving toward success.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Volunteering deepens my walk with Jesus To the Editor:

At a recent board of directors’ retreat, Chaplain Rodney Stilwell asked me to speak at Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries. I was humbled, yet extraordinarily thankful for the opportunity to share my answer to this question: How has volunteering and being on the board help deepen your walk with Jesus? The response required some deep reflection and serious prayer. Yes, I absolutely believe this ministry has deepened my walk with Him. Below are the principle measures God uses in my faith journey from these three vitally important quotes: Love is patient, love is kind … (1 Corinthians 13:4); Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle … (Many sources); For I desire mercy, not sacrifice … (Hosea 6:6). A tradition in my house (passed down from my mother-in-law) is each member of the family recites a Bible verse after we pray over our meals. The above quote from Hosea is my go-to verse that has been written on my heart. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus references this same verse after calling Matthew, the tax collector, to follow Him. Matthew invites Jesus to his home to dine and of course Matthew has many old buddies present. These friends had the same reputation as Matthew and were regarded by the self-righteous Pharisees as “sinners”. How could Jesus associate Himself with those of such ill repute? Jesus’ replies that healthy people don’t need a doctor and to go and learn the meaning of Hosea 6:6. He wants them to show kindness to one another, even those that may seem less deserving. In fact, none of us deserve God’s mercy but He freely gives it. This is why I am so thankful to be part of this ministry. I get to see God’s mercy up close and personal. I see God’s kindness as He shows up in the lives of men that are changed during the 7 habits on the inside class that I help teach. There is a paradigm shift. I have heard many inmates recount reconnecting to their son, daughter, wife, mother, and father after participating in this course. They start the 10-week class skeptical and sometimes a bit cynical. Change happens in a beautiful, subtle way each week. The inmates become more attentive. They ask a question, which makes them more vulnerable, but also helps them understand the

concepts. The next week personal experiences are shared. They help others in the class and share principles learned with fellow inmates and family members. The touching stories are when they share someone in their life has started to believe in them again. At graduation you see the pride in the inmate’s face as their loved one receives the certificate of completion he has achieved. You see hope again. That’s God to me – restoration and redemption. And isn’t this the very ultimate demonstration of kindness? In summary of the original question, God has compelled me to be more kind to others, which has expanded my heart. Just as my heart grew larger when we had more children, seeing God and his kindness enlarges my heart and kindness extended to others. My walk with Jesus has truly deepened. Bart Coan Board of Directors and Past Chairman Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church Member

Faculty Senate calls on WFU to reject Koch Foundation funds To the Editor:

On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 the Faculty Senate of Wake Forest University overwhelmingly passed a motion calling on the university administration to reject $3.69 million of funding from the Charles G. Koch Foundation. The motion read: Due to the Charles Koch Foundation’s unprecedented effort and documented strategy to co-opt higher education for its ideological, political and financial ends, the Committee moves that Wake Forest University prohibit all Koch network funding for any of its centers or institutes. The Ad Hoc Senate Committee on the Eudaimonia Institute (EI), charged by the Senate to review the creation of the new institute, brought the motion after four months of independent research, including numerous interviews. Charles and David Koch (“the Koch brothers”) own Koch Industries; with annual revenues of $100 billion, Forbes named it the second largest private corporation in the United States. Consistent with their

financial interests, the Kochs, their foundations, and political action networks (“Freedom Partners”) lobby to reduce government regulations. The EI was established by the Office of the Provost in June 2016 with a pledge of major funding ($3.69 million) from the Charles G. Koch Foundation. An October 2016 petition, signed by 189 Concerned Faculty, called for a Senate review of the Institute and Koch donor agreement. “We defend academic freedom and freedom of speech for Wake Forest University faculty and students. Our concern is the potential for undue influence exercised by corporate donors on Wake Forest University's academic programs, public reputation and responsibility, and financial integrity,” said Gale Sigal, President, WF AAUP (American Association of University Professors) The findings of the Ad Hoc Senate Committee included: 1. The donor agreement and its stipulations remain undisclosed despite repeated requests by the Committee and other faculty groups and 2. The “Charles G. Koch Foundation’s stated aims in ‘leveraging’ higher education are to convert students to their free market ideology, feed a ‘talent pipeline’ to their think tanks and institutes, and, through their ‘network’ of scholars, impact state and local policy.” Similar Koch funding agreements with other universities contain mechanisms of control over curricular design, faculty positions, and the allocation of funds. Further, the Ad Hoc Committee observed, “This nationally orchestrated strategic effort represents an unprecedented attempt to coopt higher education for ideological, political, and financial ends.” It concluded that any institutional association with the Koch Foundation and these ends, “damages the integrity and sullies the academic reputation of the University.” By this action, the Wake Forest Faculty Senate joins a growing number of other faculty governing bodies questioning ties to Koch funded programs. “Given recent revelations about the Koch Foundation’s strategy and aims in higher education, it is our view that the University administration and Board of Trustees have the opportunity reject this funding and thereby make a bold statement in defending the integrity and academic reputation of Wake Forest University.” Jay Ford, Chairman Ad Hoc Senate Committee Wake Forest University

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following projects: Project: Contract ID: C203800 Widening, Grading, Drainage, Paving, and Culverts

Bid Date: April 18, 2017—Sub Quotes due by 12:00 Noon Contact: Doug Moxley doug.moxley@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of M/WBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for M/WBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of M/W BE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards

A meeting has been scheduled for Feb. 14th at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc.

IS CONSTRUCTION VANNOY SOLICTING QUOTES FOR THESE BID ITEMS: Clear & Grub, Excavation, Berm Ditch Const., Removal of Existing Pavement, Paving, Temp Shoring, Drainage, Pipe, Stone, Milling, Stone Base, Asphalt, Masonry Drainage Struct, Frame w/Grates, Curb & Gutter, Shldr Berm Gutter, Guardrail, Fence, Rip Rap, Traffic Control, Thermoplastic, Poly. & Paint Pavement Markings & Removal, Water Line, Gravity Sewer, EC Items, Temp Silt Fence, Signals, Signal Head, Etc, Class A Conc. (Culvert), Reinforcing Steel (Culvert), ETC.

Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate M/WBE Participation. We ask that all Non-M/WBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize M/WBE Subs & Suppliers to increase our overall M/WBE Participation on this project.

Be sure to check our website periodically for addenda. Plans may be obtained/viewed: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/de fault.aspx www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan Room http://www.panteratools.com/download/0 4A2223C23 Vannoy Construction1608 Hwy 221 North-Jefferson, NC, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Chronicle March 30, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Angelo Michael Giammarino (16 E 500), also known as Michael Giammarino and Michael A. Giammarino, deceased November 17, 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 July 1, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of March, 2017.

Michelle Giammarino Administrator for Angelo Michael Giammarino, deceased 2005 Brook View Court Matthews, NC 28104

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

PAUL H. EASTMER, EDWARD W. FLEUREN JR., ALEXANDRE M. FLEUREN, DEBRA L. MORGAN, DENNIS J. DOWD, TIMOTHY J. ROWAN, AND MARY K. ROWAN, Plaintiffs, vs. CAMBRIDGE COMMONS, LLC, CC II, LLC D/B/A CC II-SC, CC II-SC, LLC, MARK C. SURLES, INDIVIDUALLY, LIBERTY HOMES, INC., n/k/a LIBERTY OAK, INC., MCGEE BROTHERS, CO., INC., CARL CATOE D/B/A CARL CATOE CONTRACTORS, ALL AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., PELLA WINDOW & DOOR, LLC, SFI OF THE CAROLINA’S, INC., PORT CITY HOMES, LLP, T.G. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, EBLEN ANAYA JIMENEZ, AMBROCIO RAMIREZMARTINEZ, SERGIO VARGAS, DELFINO JACOBO MARES, MANUEL HERNANDEZ RIOS, CASTILLO SOCORRO MONTIEL, TRUJILLO CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND EUGENIO GUMECINDO VARGAS-MAYORGA, Defendants.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS (Jury Trial Demanded)

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and are required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber, at 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint

*This Summons was filed in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas on December 7, 2016. SEGUI LAW FIRM PC Phillip W. Segui, Jr. 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-1865 psegui@seguilawfirm.com THE CHAKERIS LAW FIRM John T. Chakeris 231 Calhoun Street Charleston, South Carolina (843) 853-5678 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Charleston, SC 29401 Dated: December 6, 2016

The Chronicle March 30, April 6 and 13, 2017 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2014051782 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 4118 Whitfield Road

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 2221 Lot(s) 059

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 17 CVD 1615

DELORES CARTER v. ROBERTA MICHELLE HARRINGTON and ADRIAN CARTER

TO: ADRIAN CARTER

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Complaint seeking custody of SAMAURY DEVON CARTER, born June 6, 2002, has been filed against you in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought in this action is as following: child custody. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than thirty (30) days from the date of the last run date of this notice. Upon your failure to answer or otherwise respond, the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 15th day of March, 2017.

Stacey D. Rubain, Attorney for Plaintiff, Delores D. Carter, 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2020, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, (336) 725-6600 The Chronicle March 16, 23 and 30, 2017 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.23226 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1534 Williamson Street

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 1420 Lot(s) 235

The Chronicle March 30, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Viola Hairston Sterling (17 E489 ), also known as Viola H. Sterling, deceased November 29, 2014, 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 25, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of March, 2017.

Ray Raymond Sterling, Jr. Administrator for Viola Hairston Sterling, deceased 3879 Ruskin Court Winston-Salem, NC, 27105

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division

Scott Stroud, Plaintiff v. Kenia Bracht and Bernard Smith, Defendants 17 CVD 142 (Rockingham County)

TO BERNARD SMITH: 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: CHILD CUSTODY You are required to make defense to such pleadings not later than May 2, 2017 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Additionally, you are required to appear in court on April 20, 2017 at 9 am in Rockingham County Courthouse, if you wish to be heard on temporary custody of your minor child. This the 23rd day of March, 2017. Ronald D. Payne II Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 624 Kernersville, NC 27285 336-283-6198 855-812-8332 (toll free fax) info@paynelawpllc.com

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2016-CP-10-1406

THIRD AMENDED SUMMONS (Jury Trial Demanded)

CAROLYN PARSONS, MARK BENTCOVER, SHAWN SWARZ, MICHAELA SWARZ, ROSEMARIE G. PETTI, LYNN P. YATES, BRET M. BAUER, DAVID MARK WILLIFORD, TRACY KOOZER, SHARON P. MCGUIRK, AND JASON HALL, Plaintiffs, vs CAMBRIDGE COMMONS, LLC, CC II, LLC, D/B/A CC II-SC, CC II-SC, LLC, MARK C. SURLES, INDIVIDUALLY, LIBERTY HOMES, INC., N/K/A LIBERTY OAK, INC., MCGEE BROTHERS, CO., INC., CARL CATOE CONSTRUCTION, INC., CARL CATOE CONSTRUCTION, INC., D/B/A CARL CATOE CONSTRUCTION, CO., INC., ALL AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., PELLA WINDOW & DOOR, LLC, SFI OF THE CAROLINA’S, INC., PORT CITY HOMES, LLP, T.G. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, EBLEN ANAYA JIMENEZ, AMBROCIO RAMIREZ-MARTINEZ, SERGIO VARGAS; DELFINO JACOBO MARES, MANUEL HERNANDEZ RIOS, CASTILLO SOCORRO MONTIEL, TRUJILLO CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND EUGENIO GUMECINDO VARGAS-MAYORGA, Defendants.

TO: DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and are required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber, at 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint *This Third Amended Summons was filed in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas on October 27, 2016. SEGUI LAW FIRM PC Phillip W. Segui, Jr. 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-1865 psegui@seguilawfirm.com THE CHAKERIS LAW FIRM John T. Chakeris 231 Calhoun Street Charleston, South Carolina Charleston, SC 29401 Dated: October 25, 2016 (843) 853-5678 Attorneys for Plaintiffs

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H.WTD/DRIVERS

FREON R12 WANTED: We PICK UP and pay CA$H for R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA certified. (312) 2919169; sell@refrigerantfinders.com

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LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015030511

NON-RESIDENTIAL COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 2107 E. 25TH STREET Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 1213 Lot(s) 122 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2107 E. 25TH STREET, the property being known as Block 1213 Lot(s) 122 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 24TH day of April, 2017, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

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

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2107 E. 25TH STREET including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Sharon Richmond, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: MARCH 23, 2017

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY In the Superior Court 17 CVS 0386

City of Winston-Salem Plaintiff v

KNOWN OR/AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, OR NEXT OF KIN, OF BARABA C. ELLIS (DECEASED) Defendants.

TO: KNOWN OR/AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, OR NEXT OF KIN, OF BARBARA C. ELLIS (DECEASED)

Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled civil action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The condemnation and appropriation of a fee simple and temporary construction easement for the Brushy Branch Outfall Replacement Project being in Winston Township, Forsyth County, North Carolina, and being the following tract of land:

Being that property conveyed in Deed Book 309 at page 142 and being specifically designed as Tax Block 1839, Lot 378 (0 Emerald Street, Winton-Salem, NC).

You are hereby required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 14, 2017; and upon failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This 13th day of March, 2017. City of Winston-Salem S/: Takeisha R. Redd Assistant City Attorney P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 (336)734-1468

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Rel. Cal

from page B5

April 2 First Calvary Baptist Church First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Avenue, will celebrate the fifth Pastoral Anniversary of the Rev. Derwin Montgomery on Sunday, April 2 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. James Abrams Jr. will be the guest minister and members of the St. James Baptist Church of Hopkins, S.C. will be guests. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 336-721-0632.

April 2-3 Peterson Toscano Performance Peterson Toscano, a performance artist, activist and comic storyteller, will bring his one-person show, “Everything Is Connected,” to Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity on Monday, April 3. The performance will be at 7 p.m. in the Lower Auditorium of the Divinity School. The event is free and open to the public. He also will appear on Sunday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at Parkway United Church of Christ.

April 2,9,46,23 & 30 Kimberly Park Holiness Church Anniversary The congregation of Kimberly Park Holiness Church, 417 Burton St., is celebrating its 98th anniversary during April. The celebration services are set for each Sunday morning and two afternoons. The service times are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Guest churches and their pastors slated for the 4 p.m. services are Elder Anthony Blair of Miracle Mount Carmel Holiness Church of West Virginia (April 2) and Bishop T R Rice of Mercy

Seat Holiness Church (April 9). A fellowship dinner will follow the morning service on April 2. Designated ministers of the church will speak during the 11 worship services.

April 5 The Shepherd’s Center The Faith in Action Care Program at the Shepherd’s Center, provides supportive services such as transportation, home repairs, friendly visits, and caregiver respite for older adults who wish to maintain independence in their own homes. People assist older adults with these services. Mileage reimbursement offered. Call Drea Parker at 336748-0217 or email dparker@shepherdscenter.org to register for the April 5 training from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem.

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Road, will sponsor a viewing event from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For this meeting people will watch an episode of the PBS series Accidental Courtesy that captures Daryl's search for answers to the question, "How can you hate me when you don't even know me?" This will be followed by a discussion. For more

information, email umanism@uufws.org.

April 7 & 9 St. Mark Baptist Church 44th Pastoral Anniversary St. Mark Baptist Church will be celebrating the pastor, Rev. Dr. James Fulwood, and First Lady Hattie Fulwood’s 44th

Anniversary starting on Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Rev. Dale Sneed and members of St. Holmes United Methodist and St. Andrews United Methodist Church will be the guest. On Sunday, April 9 at 11 a.m., Rev. Warren Napper will be the guest preacher for the morning service. St. Mark is at 1100 Manley St.

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Awards Gala honors wide variety of ‘hidden figures’ BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last weekend The Chronicle held the 32nd annual Community Awards Gala to honor individuals and organizations in the city who dedicate their time and effort to making Winston-Salem a better place for everyone. Elected officials, business owners, religious leaders, and hundreds of community members attended this years’ event held at Benton

Convention Center. What began as a small ceremony held in a conference room of The Chronicle headquarters on North Liberty Street decades ago has grown to become one of the city’s most anticipated events. An early head count showed nearly 500 people attended the event last Saturday evening, March 25. “This really represents Winston-Salem,” said Mayor Allen Joines. “Here today we have religious leaders, political leaders, civic leaders and dozens of others who have made this the place what it is.”

Longtime supporter of The Chronicle and emcee for this year’s gala, Judge Denise Hartsfield, said events like this are important because it sets an example for younger generations. “Tonight, we celebrate the hidden figures in our community, the voice of the voiceless,” continued Hartsfield. “It is very important that we continue to have events like this so our young people realize people are doing good things in all areas of the comSee Gala on page 6

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Clockwise, from top, District Court Judge Denise Hartfield was the the mistress of ceremony at The Chronicle’s award banquet. Woman of the Year Dr. Peggy Valentine speaks. The Red Bank Baptist Church Choir sings during Saturday’s ceremony. And the crowd listens during the gala program.

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Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr., Man of the Year

Man of the Year Award winner Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr. of Red Bank Baptist Church stands with Chronicle Managing Editor, Donna Rogers, left, and Union Baptist Church senior Pastor Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack Jr.

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Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr. of Red Bank Baptist Church says he was brought up and taught that whatever God blesses you with you are to share with others. He says he gets a “high” when he is able to help another person whether they are aware of it or not. Rev. Clyburn was educated in the public schools in Winston-Salem and was a 1971 graduate of Atkins Senior High School. He furthered his education at Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, and received his bachelor’s degree at Winston Salem State University. On May 7, 2011, received his master’s degree from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University in Greensboro. Rev. Clyburn has taught in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System for 23 years and he currently teaches at West Forsyth High school in Clemmons. Rev. Clyburn was licensed to preach the Gospel at Red Bank Baptist Church on Oct. 24, 1981. He became Assistant Pastor at Red Bank in January 1983 and was ordained by the Rowan Baptist Association in August 1983. In 1985, he became Pastor of Red Bank due to the sudden death of his father. Under his leadership, the church continued to prosper and in 2005, the church was blessed to build a new edifice. Clyburn said his church partners with members of the General Baptist State Convention, Forsyth County Missionary Association, Forsyth County Sunday School Union and a local rest home, which they visit each month. Crisis Control and local food banks are also partners with the church. They have food drives often to donate to the food banks. Clyburn said they also help individuals with utility bills in the church and the community along with sending funds to the country of Haiti. Clyburn said he is most proud of the scholarships they provide to the college students of the church, as it is not a one-time scholarship. He says every Sunday they have a special collection for the students scholarships in order to assist them throughout their college careers. They also send special care packages to the students throughout the year and on birthdays.

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Woman of the Year, Dr. PeggyValentine Woman of the Year Dr. Peggy Valentine accepts her award from Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson and Ravonda Dalton-Rann.

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Dr. Peggy Valentine is Dean and Professor of the School of Health Sciences at Winston Salem State University with oversight responsibility of educational programs in clinical Laboratory cience, health care management, nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy. She has administrative responsibility for the Rams Know H.O.W. mobile clinic. Her clinical experiences include registered nurse and physician assistant. She received the Doctor of Education degree from Virginia Tech and the Master of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees from Howard University. She is listed in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who's Who of American Womenâ&#x20AC;? and was honored as Educator of the Year by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She was elected Fellow in the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, and the Howard University Senate honored her for outstanding contributions to the African Diaspora. Dr. Valentine has conducted research on homeless and minority issues and She has published in refereed journals, textbooks and manuals. She is the founding editor-in-chief for the Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity. She serves on the board of trustees for Novant Health and is secretary/treasurer, board of directors for the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research and is vice president, and serves as general chair and president of the Consortium on International Management Policy and Development. Other service includes board membership with the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, the National Society of Allied Health, SciWorks and others. She is a Paul Harris Fellow for Rotary, Winston-Salem.

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Brothers of the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. stand as the Organization of the Year Award is announced. The fraternity won that award.

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munity and follow in those footsteps.” Taking home top honors of Woman and Man of the year during the celebration was Dr. Peggie Valentine, and Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr. Dr. Valentine, who currently serves as dean of the School of Health Sciences at Winston-Salem State University, has conducted research on homeless and minority issues that plague communities across the country and in Winston-Salem. Valentine has administrative responsibility for the Rams Know H.O.W. mobile clinic, which treats hundreds of children and adults in the community every

year. Valentine said her passion for helping those in need began at an early age. While working on a tobacco farm in rural North Carolina, Valentine said she begin to realize that we must do more to help people build their quality of life. When she got the news that she had been named Woman of the Year, Valentine said she was shocked. “When I got confirmation, I was truly honored and shocked,” smiled Valentine. “This is an amazing honor and I will always treasure it.” While serving as pastor of Red Bank Baptist Church, and overseeing several programs and services they offer, Rev. Clyburn still finds time to give back to the youth in the community. For more than 20 years, Rev.

Clyburn has taught in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system. A 1971 graduate of Atkins High school (now Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy), just like Valentine, Clyburn said he learned the importance of helping others at a young age. He said sharing a blessing with someone in need brings him great joy. “I don’t do the things I do for recognition. I do them because it’s the right thing to do. What we do for others will be our legacy when we leave this place,” Clyburn said. Other honorees during the 32nd annual Community Awards Gala were: Organization of the Year, Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Church of the Year, United

Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church; Businesses of the Year, Jordia Bufford (Mary Kay) and Meta’s West Third; and the Art & Innovation Award, Harry Knabb (Art for Art’s Sake). Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Judge James Beaty Jr., Dr. James Branch, Rev. Konnie Robinson, Mildred Griffin, and Dr. Kenneth Sadler. Community Service Award recipients were Deputy Commissioner Mike Silver and Sergeant Timothy James while Elasya B’s Candy Tree took home the Young Professional Award and Cheryl E.H. Locke was awarded the Human Relations Award. There was also a Special Tribute Award given to Eric Ellison, local attorney and chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Psi Phi Chapter

Linwood Jerald, middle, accepts the Organization of the Year Award for the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. with Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers, left, and sponsor HanesBrands representative Cheryl Lindsay.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Psi Phi Chapter was established and chartered by the fraternity’s Supreme Council on January 23, 1932 and the charter was signed and sealed on March 6, 1932. The Charter members were: Brothers Hobart T. Allen, Francis L. Atkins, Samuel G. Baker, Clark S. Brown, Sr., W. Otto Gill, Issac P. Perry, William L. Stepp, Sr., Andrew I. Terrell, E. Friar Wilson and Chauncey G. Winston, respectively. All of who are now in Omega Chapter. The Psi Phi Chapter hosts many events for the community. Here’s a list to name a few: *Provide Thanksgiving Groceries for 15 plus families at Thanksgiving. *Give away Fish Fry Dinners for anyone in the community or anyone that pass Omega Friendship Center third Wednesday in August for the past 4 years. *Coat and clothes and shoes give away to at the Omega Friendship Center (in Winston Salem) first Saturday in October. *Volunteer with the 14th Street Recreation Center at their Halloween Party and pass out candy to children in the neighborhood around Omega Friendship Center. *We visit our own Sick and shut in Brothers during Christmas and deliver Fruit Basket to the widows of deceased Brothers.

*Make donations of food and money to Second Harvest Food Bank of North Carolina *Make donation Shoe Box Organization. *Volunteer with the Pan Hellenic Council where they Freed the homeless on Thanksgiving Day *Conduct Health Fair for the community in the month of June *Invite family, friends and the community to the best Cookout in WinstonSalem the third Sunday in August for the past 30 years. *During the month November of each year during our Achievement Week Celebration we recognize individuals and chapter members that have made sufficient contributions to our community. *Conduct Talent Hunt Contest for High Students in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. *Provide $5,000 to $10,000 scholarship to Black Males in the WinstonSalem Forsyth School. *Purchase Life Membership with NAACP These are the things that make Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. the great organization it is today, with its membership of 100 plus dedicated brothers.

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Dr. James D. Branch Lifetime Achievement Award

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Opthalmologist, Dr. James D. Branch was one of the Paulette Moore Lifetime Achievement Award winners and poses with (from left to right), Cedric Russell, Managing Editor of the Chronicle Donna Rogers, Carmen Russell Bonham and Edward Russell. The Russells represent sponsor Russell’s Funeral Home.

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For almost 40 years, Dr. James D. Branch has dedicated his time, vision, treasure and medical gifts to the Winston-Salem community. He is a native of East Orange, N.J., and moved to Winston-Salem in 1977 where he continues to practice ophthalmology and tirelessly serve his community. Dr. Branch has been committed to delivering the best vision care possible to multiple generations of families in the Winston-Salem area and previously in Mocksville and Mt. Airy. He is one of the very few physicians to still be in private practice as he is the owner of James D. Branch, M.D., Eyewear Unlimited and Piedmont Ophthalmic Studies. James D. Branch, M.D.’s services includes vision and medical exams, imaging, pediatric eye health, glaucoma/diabetic/retinal eye care and treatment, surgical procedures, and treatment for allergy eye and chronic dry eye. Eyewear Unlimited’s services include the sale and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Piedmont Ophthalmic Studies’ services include completing various phases of clinical trials for some of the top pharmaceutical companies in the United States. His clinical trial work and analysis have been published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal.

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Mildred Griffin, Educator Lifetime Achievement Award

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Educator Mildred Griffin, one of the Paulette Moore Lifetime Achievement Award winners, middle, stands with (from left to right) Edward Russell, Donna Rogers of the Chronicle, Carmen Russell Bonham and Cedric Russell. The Russells represent sponsor Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home.

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Mildred Roseboro Griffin is a consummate volunteer who participates in numerous programs and activities in the community on the local, state, and national levels. After dropping out of high school in 1952 to travel with her late husband, James Griffin, who was in the Marines, Mrs. Griffin returned to Winston-Salem and enrolled in the adult evening classes at Paisley High School. She received her high school diploma in 1963. After the encouragement of her teacher at Paisley, she became an adult graduate of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) in May 1967. Mrs. Griffin took care of her family of six children, two minor in-laws, and an adult invalid sister-in-law, all while attending college. Throughout her drop-in school career, Mrs. Griffin worked as a domestic worker days, nights, and weekends. During her senior year at WSSU, she worked as a substitute teacher. Presently her community and civil activities include: WSSU National Alumni Chapter, WSSU Brown Alumni Chapter, and WSSU Hoops Inc., WSSU Horns Club, Past President of the local AARP, past secretary and treasurer of the Twin City Stitch and Art Club, transportation for the Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, The James H. Young Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars #592, National Association of the University of Women, National Council of Negro Women, National Education Association (local, state, and national), North Carolina Retired Personnel Association, NAACP (former board member and Miss NAACP Winston-Salem), Democracy NC, Senior Democrats, Voter Registration, Sickle Cell Board, and Top Ladies of Distinction.

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Rev. Konnie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

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Rev. Konnie Robinson, one of the Paulette Moore Lifetime Achievement Award winners with (from left to right), Cedric Russell, Donna Rogers of the Chronicle, Carmen Russell Bonham and Edward Russell. The Russells represent sponsor Russell’s Funeral Home.

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Konnie G. Robinson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia. Continuing his studies in North Carolina, he earned a master's degree in Education and Guidance at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University in Greensboro. He also received his vocational uidance Certification from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Reverend Robinson, of Union Chapel Baptist Church, accepted God's call to the ministry to preach the gospel in 1975. His initial sermon was preached at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. Reverend Robinson's ministerial training includes studies at Piedmont Bible College, Winston-Salem; Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury; and Shaw University Divinity School in Raleigh. He was ordained by the Rowan Baptist Association, which is headquartered in Salisbury. In 1985, Pastor Robinson received a Master of Divinity degree from Shaw University Divinity School. Reverend Robinson worked for numerous years as a high school guidance counselor in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system. His job was to help guide and structure children's educational and vocational direction as they passed through a sometimes unstable and confusing time in their lives. Because of his dedication to the students, he is endeared forever in the hearts of many who listened to his advice and attained their goals in life. He retired in June 1998. On April 2005, he was recognized with the Citation Award from the national sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Eastern Region. In September 2014, Robinson was inducted into the West Virginia All Black Sports & Academic Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Dr. Kenneth Sadler Lifetime Achievement Award

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Paulette Moore Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. Kenneth Sadler (holding award) is shown with (from left to right) Cedric Russell, Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers, Carmen Russell Bonham and Edward Russell. The Russells represent sponsor Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home.

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Dr. Kenneth Sadler earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1975 from Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Golden Gate University, in San Francisco and a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Lincoln University, in Pennsylvania. Dr. Sadler serves on the board of directors for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. He served as Vice Chairman of the Surveyor Training and Education committee, as well as the Accreditation committee for several years for AAAHC. He is currently the president of American Academy of Dental Group Practice. Retired Colonel Sadler served in the U.S. Army from 1975 until 2003 with his last duty assignment as the Pacific Regional Dental Commander (IMA). He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Fellow of the American and International Colleges of Dentistry and the Academy of Dentistry International. Sadler participated in the incorporation of the Town of Lewisville in 1991 and was a charter member of the Town Council. He is the longest serving member of the council. He has served on a number of local, state and national boards. He is a member of MetLife national Dental Advisory Committee, and president of the prestigious Barnes Foundation Board of Directors and served as the Chairman of the Lincoln University and Forsyth Technical Community College Boards of Trustees. He is part of the minority owners group of the Charlotte Hornets Basketball Franchise.

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Jodria Bufford of Mary Kay, middle, accepted a Business of the Year Award and poses with Managing Editor of The Chronicle, Donna Rogers, and sponsor representatives (left to right) Shawn Hodges and Tajma Hartsell of Food Lion.

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Mary Kay Franchise Owner, Jodria Bufford Business of the Year

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Jodria Bufford was born and educated in Queens, N.Y. Bufford has been a Mary Kay representative for seven years and has obtained the title of Mary Kay sales director (top 2 percent of the company). In her tenure with Mary Kay, Bufford has earned six career cars. In 2015, she earned the highly coveted pink Cadillac. With her successes, she teaches and coaches women as to how to run a home-based business. Through her involvement with the Mary Kay Unit Community, Bufford is able to give back to her community. She is a wife and mother of four and grandmother of nine. Bufford is a former law enforcement officer. She is a banker with Affordable Housing Lender for BB&T and Self Help Credit Union. She has served as president of WS Mortgage Bankers Association and is a founding board member of the Center for Homeownership. In addition to her banking and Mary Kay responsibilities, Bufford is a volunteer and mentors several programs, among which are: Catholic Social Services Teen Mother Program, Kisses for Kids, Adopt a Mom and Adopt a Grandparent. Bufford is also an Elder at Cornerstone of Faith Ministries.

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Deputy Commissioner Mike Silver Community Service Award

Deputy Commissioner Mike Silver accepts his Community Service award from the managing editor of The Chronicle, Donna Rogers.

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Mike Silver has been a public servant in Forsyth County for over nine years. After moving to Winston-Salem and serving as an assistant district attorney for eight years, he transitioned to serve as a deputy commissioner with the North Carolina Industrial Commission as the office manager for the Winston-Salem office. Silver is the only African-American male to serve in the role of deputy commissioner in the state of North Carolina. While working as an attorney and an administrative law judge, Silver continues to serve his community by being a Big Brother. He has been actively engaged with Big Brother program since 2010. He also volunteers his time to the North Carolina Domestic Violence Commission, where he advocates for victim services statewide, as well as fights to gain resources for the Triad. Silver has received numerous awards for his leadership and community service projects. Above all, Silver is a constant presence in the Winston-Salem neighborhoods. Whether it was participating in the Winston-Salem Chamber's program to help high school students graduate or consistently bringing his daughter to Delta or Kwanza celebrations across the city, Silver has worked hard to impact the community of Winston-Salem in a positive way.

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Judge James A. Beaty Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award

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Paulette Moore Lifetime Achievement Award winner Judge James A. Beaty Jr., middle, stands with (from left to right), Cedric Russell, Donna Rogers, Carmen Russell Bonham and Edward Russell. The Russells represent sponsor Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home.

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Judge James A. Beaty Jr. received a B.A. from Western Carolina University in 1971 and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1974. He entered private practice in Winston-Salem in 1974, and in 1981 he became a judge of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, North Carolina, a position he held until 1994. On Aug. 25, 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated Beaty to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina created by the retirement of Judge Richard C. Erwin. The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Beaty in a voice vote on Oct. 7, 1994. Beaty became chief judge of that court in 2006. He is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Attorney Eric Ellison Special Tribute Award

Attorney Eric Ellison, right, with daughter, accepts the Special Tribute Award. WSSU Chancellor Elwood Robinson, representing sponsor Winston-Salem State University, and Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers are also shown.

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Eric S. Ellison has been licensed by the State of North Carolina Bar to practice law since September 1999. After starting his career at the Legal Aid Society of Winston-Salem, he opened The Ellison Law Firm in 2000. His primary areas of practice are real estate, traffic, child support as well as general misdemeanor and felony representation at the state court level.Â He is the chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, also. Ellison is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Â He is a husband and father and believes strongly in the importance of giving back to the community. Ellison coaches basketball, volunteers with several charities and enjoys participating in many community activities.

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Sergeant Timothy James Community Service Award

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One of the Community Service Awards was presented to Forsyth County Police Sergeant Timothy James, who stands with Donna Rogers of the Chronicle.

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Sergeant Timothy James grew up in Jackson, Alabama. He was the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1980 and attended Alabama State University for two years prior to moving to Winston-Salem. After relocating to Winston Salem, James obtained an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, from Forsyth Technical Community College. He then joined the Winston-Salem Police department in 1992 and worked in different capacities for 25 years before retiring in February of 2017. With a desire to see children develop strong reading habits, James has been a mentor to elementary school students for over 15 years. Â He is a member at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where Rev. Mack H.L. McConnell is the Senior Pastor and has been married to his wife, Donnie Posey James, for 24 years. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.

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United Metropolitan Baptist Church Church of The Year

Mayor Allen Joines, left, representing sponsor the City of Winston-Salem; Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers; and Rev. Prince Raney Rivers of United Metropolitan Baptist Church are shown. Pastor Rivers accepts the award for the church.

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The history and heritage of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church goes back to the late 1800s and is rich with examples of dedicated Christians seeking to grow in their faith and lead others into knowledge and service of the Lord. The church’s story is one of two congregations with solid strengths that would have allowed each to continue growing on its own. Yet, both churches recognized the greater good that could be achieved by uniting as a larger and stronger combined congregation. Pastor Prince Raney Rivers, his wife, Monica, and the entire congregation continue to expand United Metropolitan’s outreach, service and missions to the glory of God. The church has completed a three-year Lifestyle Capital Stewardship Campaign (“Beyond the Sanctuary”), reflecting its commitment to make a difference for Christ in the world beyond the walls of the church. A strategic plan is in place and being implemented, focusing on: Inspiring Excellence in Education and Discipleship, Promoting Thriving Communities of Hope and Health, and Cultivating a Well-Informed Congregation. Truly the heritage of faith and hard work that has led to today’s United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church is continuing to unfold, as this place of worship inspires dedicated Christians to gather together, worship together, and go forth to serve together, ever mindful of what God has done – and with no reservations about what God can do. United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church continues to write the story, “Bearing witness to God’s love in the world.”

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Almeta Poole (black dress), owner of Meta's West Third Restaurant, accepts a Businesses of the Year Award from Donna Rogers, left, of The Chronicle, and sponsor representatives (from left to right) Shawn Hodges and Tajma Hartsell of Food Lion.

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Meta’s West Third Restaurant Business of the Year

For more than 20 years, Meta’s Restaurant has been the place to go for authentic soul food in Winston-Salem. Fan favorites like the cornbread muffins, fresh cut greens and lemonade will remain on the menu under the new name: Meta’s West Third. Owner Armeta Poole said as an entrepreneur, you must be able to adapt and willing to change with the times. She mentioned hotels being built and condos and apartments popping up. To appeal to the night life scene, Meta’s will also be adding a bar later this year. Poole mentioned she has been able to maintain downtown Winston-Salem thanks to loyal customers who make regular visits to the restaurant neatly tucked away between Winston Tower and First Presbyterian Church.

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Elasya B’s Candy Tree Young Professional Award, Youth

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The Young Professional Award was presented to Elasya Jessup of Elasya B's Candy Tree by Chronicle Managing Editor, Donna Rogers

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The story of Elasya B’s Candy Tree in Winston Salem began three years ago. The owner, Elasya Jessup, was 9 years old when she founded the business. She started by selling candied apples door to door to buy an American Girl doll. Her confectionary talents were discovered and the business gained popularity and blossomed. On May 3, 2013, Elasya B’s Candy Tree opened in downtown WinstonSalem. Today, the store still offers the delectable treats it is known for while expanding its offerings to include gift baskets and providing a venue for community events.

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Harry Knabb, Art Cheryl E.H. Locke For Art’s Sake Human Relations Arts and Award Innovation Award hotos by Timothy Ramsey

Cheryl E.H. Locke of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is presented with the Human Relations Award by Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers, left, and Kevin High of sponsor Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Locke has been vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center since January 2016. She initially joined the Medical Center in October 2008 as the first vice president and chief human resources officer to oversee both the Hospital and the Wake Forest University Health Sciences Human Resources division. Locke has 35 years of HR experience in various industries, including at American Express and academic medical centers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining the Medical Center, Locke was chief human resources officer at UAB, a 900-bed academic medical center and comprehensive research university. Locke is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration, the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Diversity and Inclusion, and the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management. She is a board member of Forsyth Futures, for which she was previously president. She has also been president of Habitat for Humanity in the past and is currently a chair of the Winston-Salem State University Foundation Board of Directors.

Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers, Arts & Innovation Award winner Harry Knabb of the AFAS Group and Dara Silver of sponsor The Arts Council are shown.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Harry Knabb is president and CEO for Art For Art’s Sake. The official name is The AFAS Group. It is a Winston-Salem volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to "build, educate and celebrate community through art." The group initiates and/or support a wide variety of special events and programs – all free to the public – that are designed to further the creation and enjoyment of art at the local level. In addition, through student scholarships and artist mentoring, the organization encourages the development of new and emerging artists throughout the community.

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