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Bolstered by landslide victory, candidate prepares for the November General Election

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Candidate Lynne Johnson

Photo by Todd Luck

Even Register of Deeds Candidate Lynne Johnson said she was surprised by the results of her primary race.

“To be honest, I was hoping for a close race,” she said. “I was just

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blown away by the margin, I really was.”

Far from a close victory, she garnered 69.81 percent of the vote.

H e r opponent in t h e Democratic primary, current Register of Deeds Norman Holleman, got only 30.19 percent. She attributes her victory to her many supporters.

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believe they wanted a change and were ready for a change,” she said.

Johnson, 55, grew up in Wilson, N.C. She came to Winston-Salem to attend college at Winston-Salem State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1982. She had a friend working at the Register of Deeds who asked if she was interested in working there. She accepted and started in 1986 in an entry level deputy register of deeds position in the real estate intake division. She said she initially took the job for its good pay and benefits, but also found that she enjoyed the work.

Forsyth County Commissioners honor Parmon

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County Commissioners honored the late Earline Parmon with a resolution during its Monday meeting.

Parmon, who passed away March 15, was a local activist and politician. The resolution listed her long history, including serving 12 years as Forsyth County commissioner beginning in 1990, being elected to represent District 72 in the N.C. House of Representatives in 2002, and becoming the first black senator from Forsyth County when she was elected to the N.C. Senate in 2012. She left the Senate in 2015 to work as outreach director for U.S. Rep. Alma Adams.

“Her legacy had been her efforts to help the voiceless,” the resolution read.

HB 2 opposition crowds City Council

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City Council considers Southeast Plaza funding, Business 40 path Attendees at Monday’s City Council meeting hold up signs showing their opposition to House Bill 2 and Gov. Pat McCrory, who signed it into law. SEE THE STORY ON PAGE A8.

Also explores possibility of a new Waughtown Street library

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

During the the Monday, March 28 City Council meeting, many matters were discussed.

The City Council voted unanimously to make a change to the funding for forgivable loans received by Southeast Plaza for renovations. Part of the loans used for the project more than six years ago were federal Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds, which the city discovered would require paying prevailing wages retroactively to all laborers on the project. This would be difficult to do since several contractors on the project are no longer in business. The UDAG funds have now been

substituted with Revitalizing Urban Commercial Area (RUCA) funds and Economic Development Project funds.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke said she was impressed by what she’d seen at the plaza, which is on Waughtown Street and home to stores like Compare Foods.

“The developer should be complimented because most of the spaces were occupied,” she said.

In October 2010, Southeast Plaza was among five project areas the City Council approved RUCA funding to rehabilitate. The plaza received a $200,000 low-interest RUCA loan, two forgivable RUCA loans totaling $1,209,000 and a UDAG loan for $250,000.

Private investment in the project totaled $7.2 million, when Southeast Plaza Investor, LLC (SEPI) asked for additional funds from the city. Plaza owner Jose Isasi's request for funds to do additional rehabilitation was controversial, as he promised that SEPI would invest another

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County Commissioners Everette Witherspoon and Walter Marshall hold the resolution honoring Earline Parmon.

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A copy of the resolution was presented to County Commissioners Everette Witherspoon and Walter Marshall. The original resolution will go to the Parmon family.

Marshall said his friendship with Parmon went back long before they served together as county commissioners. He first met her in the 1970s and started working with her to register voters in 1982. He said she was a great county commissioner who he worked closely with, supporting things like the Downtown Health Plaza.

“We had an agenda for East Winston,” he said.

Marshall said many of the voting rights the state gained and are now being fought over in court, like same day registration, were things Parmon fought for in the General Assembly.

Witherspoon is Parmon’s godson and described her as a modern day freedom fighter.

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Lawsuit challenges North Carolina anti-discrimination law just passed

Joaquin Carcano, center, the lead plaintiff in the case, speaks during a press conference to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's HB 2 law at the LGBT Center of Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, March 28, 2016. Several different advocacy groups and some of the lead plaintiffs spoke at the event.

Joaquin was born a woman and is now a man. Simone Bell with Lambda Law is at left; Chris Brook with the ACLU is at right.

Photo by Chris Seward/The News & Observer via AP

BY GARY D. ROBERTSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH — Gay and transgender rights supporters wasted little time in challenging a new North Carolina law, filing a federal lawsuit Monday that called it discriminatory and said it singles out LGBT people for “disfavored treatment.”

The law, which has also drawn strong opposition from major corporations including Apple and Google, was signed

by Republican Gov. Pat McCrory last week.

Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is challenging McCrory for governor, spoke out against House Bill 2 Tuesday morning during a press conference, saying his office "will not defend the constitutionality of the discrimination in House Bill 2."

Cooper said HB2 conflicts with specific employment policies that are in place to protect workers based on gender identity.

"We will argue it is unconstitutional as part of our defense of existing employment

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$900,000. The city council in a split vote approved $825,500 for the Plaza in February 2015, which converted the remaining balance of the RUCA and UDAG loans to $405,000 in forgivable loans. The rest of the money came from other sources like license fees for sweepstakes businesses.

Robert Clark, Molly Leight and Jeff MacIntosh voted against it, questioning if it was a good use of RUCA funds.

The loans are forgivable in five years if the property is kept in good condition and complies with the terms in the loan agreement, which included donating approximately six acres of land behind the plaza to the City.

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“I like working with people, being around people,” she said.

She would work at the Register of Deeds office for more than 27 years, working in almost every division there. Her final job title was supervisor of vital records, a position that was phased out under Holleman

policies in the Attorney General's and State Treasurer's Office," Cooper said.

There were calls for his resignation from Republican officials.

The GOP-controlled legislature passed the law in response to a broad Charlotte ordinance that allowed transgender people to use the restroom aligned with their gender identity. The new state law also prevents all cities and counties from extending protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity at restaurants, hotels and stores.

“By singling out LGBT people for disfavored treatment and explicitly writing discrimination against transgender people into state law, (the new law) violates the most basic guarantees of equal treatment and the U.S. Constitution,” the lawsuit said.

With the law, North Carolina became the first state to require public school and university students to use only those bathrooms that match their birth certificates, according to the National Conference on

City Council Member Derwin Montgomery said in a town hall last year he felt it was a good investment, since he considered it one of the most successful RUCA projects based on the transformation of the property and the amount of private capital invested.

Also during the meeting, City Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for the Winston Lake Park development project because the lowest bidder failed to meet the goal for minority and women business enterprise subcontracting, which was 10% for minority-owned businesses and 10% for women-owned businesses, and was found by two committees to not have made the necessary good faith efforts to reach those goals.

Montgomery assured his constituents the City will continue to look for a contractor, and the project will move

in 2013. Holleman cut several positions he said has saved taxpayers $2 million.

Johnson said she felt after serving under five different registers of deeds, she has the experience to hold the office, “I didn’t look at it as a political office, I looked at it as a job that I felt I was very qualified to do,” she said. “I know how that office needs to work,

State Legislatures.

Advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights say state legislators demonized them with bogus claims about bathroom risks. Supporters say the new law protects all people from having to share bathrooms with people who make them feel unsafe.

Two transgender people, a lesbian law professor and several civil liberties groups sued.

Lawsuit defendants include McCrory and the University of North Carolina system, where one plaintiff works and another attends college. The system's 17 campuses also must comply with the law.

Another defendant is Cooper, a Democrat who has criticized the law and wants it repealed. He is challenging McCrory this fall for governor. Cooper is a defendant because his office defends the state in litigation.

Two plaintiffs - UNC-Chapel Hill employee Joaquin Carcano of Carrboro and Payton Grey McGarry, a student at

forward.

The council delayed a vote on a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path adjacent to Business 40 that would link places like Baptist Medical Center, BB&T Ballpark, downtown and Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, along with nearby neighbors and commercial areas. The $10 million path would be paid for with $5 million in city funds and a $5 million federal grant. The trail would go through four wards, but City Council members Robert Clark and D.D. Adams brought up questions of equity among the wards that weren’t receiving funds for the project.

The council also approved due diligence work to explore the possibility of building a new County library next to the police district station that is being built on Waughtown Street.

should work, at its most efficient.”

Johnson said she will put people first while protecting their records, if elected. The Register of Deeds office keeps documents such as certificates of birth, death, marriage and real estate transactions.

She currently works at the Forsyth County Clerk of Court office, and juggles work and running for office. She used vacation

hours to meet and greet voters during early voting in front of the Forsyth County Government Center. She said her supporters distributed many yard signs to get the word out about her candidacy.

She’ll face Republican Steve Wood of Pfafftown in the November General Election, a race she’s confident she’ll win.

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UNC-Greensboro - were born female and now consider themselves male but have not changed their birth certificates.

McCrory’s office issued the following statement on the lawsuit on HB2.

“The governor respects the right of any legal challenges; however, he does not respect the continued distortion of the facts by the groups challenging this law and by many members of the state and national media” said Graham Wilson, the governor’s press secretary. ”To counter a coordinated national effort to mislead the public, intimidate our business community and slander our great state, the governor will continue to set the record straight on a common sense resolution to local government overreach that imposed new regulations on businesses that intruded into the personal lives of our citizens. The non-discrimination policies in place today in cities like Raleigh, Greensboro and Asheville and in every business in North Carolina are the same as they were last month and last year”.

comes, social justice and income inequality, he said.

Witherspoon said it was Parmon who encouraged him to run for office in 2010 and credited her

with helping him win. He said he was just one of the next generation community leaders she helped groom.

“She was the type of person who mentored other people, she shared her knowledge,” he said.

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Question: How do you plan to spend your spring break?

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

This week is spring break for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, which means students get a brief change in routine before going back to school for the rest of the spring semester.

Spring break means different things to different people. While some will spend the break traveling, others will be working or catching up on sleep.

Last week, The Chronicle took to the streets to find out how students in the area plan to spend their school-free week. Here is what they said:

Eryka Miller “I will spend my spring break playing with my younger brother and spending time with my grandmother.”

Jordan Mitchell “I plan to spend my spring break playing basketball and video games. I also plan to enjoy spending time with my family.”

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Sherrad Williams “Over spring break I will be traveling to South Carolina and competing in an AAU tournament.”

Shaun Cobb “This spring break I plan to work on my studies. As a member of Crosby Scholars, academics is very important to me. I will also work hard at getting better at basketball and other sports that I participate in.”

Khalil Jackson “I plan to work and spend time with my family and friends.”

Layla Walker “I plan to relax and enjoy my time off with friends. After that, I probably will dedicate time to academics as well.”

Tylil Jackson “Over spring break I plan to just be a kid.

Eat, sleep, and play basketball with my friends.”

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Compassionate Winston-Salem’s Dean Clifford tells students about the Compassion Corner as Sedge Garden Principal Ramona Warren looks on.

Elementary school gains place of compassion (Left) Sedge Garden students pose with their school’s new Compassion Corner.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Students or adults who are sad can sit on a seat to signal for others to come over to try to cheer them up after a dedication earlier this month.

Compassionate Winston-Salem and students at Sedge Garden Elementary School in Kernersville dedicated the latest Compassion Corner on Thursday, March 24.

The Compassion Corner is an Lshaped bench. For the last two school years, Compassionate Winston-Salem has placed benches at Moore, Bolton, Old Town, Petree, Diggs-Latham, Vienna and Ibraham elementary schools. All benches are built by a volunteer team from Epiphany Lutheran Church. Most were sponsored by individual churches, with the Sedge Garden one paid for by Compassionate Winston-Salem itself.

“Whether you’re a kid or an adult, if you’re sitting on that bench you’re sending a signal, ‘Hey folks, I need some good friends today, today is just not my best day,’” Compassionate Winston-Salem’s Dean Clifford told young students who had

Principal Ramona Warren talks about the new Compassion Corner at Sedge Garden Elementary School. gathered outside for the dedication. the group hopes to promote compassion Compassionate Winston-Salem is a and kindness with the benches. program of Interfaith Winston-Salem that “We thought one of the ways we could came out of the 2013 signing of the promote that was to be sure that every Charter of Compassion that made school eventually has a concrete place on Winston-Salem the 18th city in the world campus that reminds everyone to be kind and the first in North Carolina to become a to each other,” said Clifford.

City of Compassion. As its name suggests, Every school decorates its Compassion

Corner differently. Sedge Garden’s white bench has the word “Love” painted on it and is covered in overlapping student handprints in a multitude of colors.

Sedge Garden Principal Ramona Warren said the bench goes well with the school’s participation in Rachel’s Challenge. The challenge is named after Rachel Scott, the first victim in the 1999 Columbine High School shooting and was founded by her father, Darrell Scott, to encourage kindness and prevent bullying.

Sedge Garden is one of more than 1,200 schools and businesses that have used the program.

“When Dean came to us with the bench, it was the perfect complement to what we’ve been doing,” said Warren.

Jake Fedele, a fifth grader who is student government president, was one of the many students who worked on the bench.

He was glad to see his school get the bench.

“It’s a good idea,” he said.

The next planned Compassion Corner, which is funded with a grant from the Adam Foundation, will be dedicated later this spring at Montessori School of Winston-Salem.

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South Ward candidates Carolyn Highsmith and John Larson shake after the BOE’s official results showed Highsmith winning by six votes.

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Final Election Results Northeast Ward City Council Vivian H. Burke 64.56% (2,707 votes) Keith King 35.44% (1,486 votes)

Narrow South Ward win leads to recount; June primary rules set

South Ward candidate Carolyn Highsmith tries to figure out if she won the tight South Ward race during the Board of Elections canvas meeting on Thursday.

Candidates say tight race shows flaws in the system

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

“Does that mean I won?” asked Carolyn Highsmith after the Board of Elections approved the official results of the primary election.

Indeed, after hours of waiting for provisional ballots to be tabulated during the BOE meeting on Thursday, March 24, it did turn out that Highsmith pulled off an extremely narrow victory over her opponent, John Larson, in the Democratic primary for the South Ward City Council seat. The final numbers were Highsmith, with 2,029 votes to Larson’s 2,023 votes.

Larson shook Highsmith’s hand congratulating her, but the victory is still potentially tentative. Since the six-vote victory is less

than one percent, Larson applied for a recount on Monday, which the BOE is expected to be complete this week.

“We will make sure that all due diligence is spent to ensure that the proper votes are counted,” said Larson.

Highsmith said she considers herself the winner and was thankful for all her supporters in the South Ward.

“We had a lot of people in the South Ward who wanted to see me win because they know what I represent, they know I’m going to represent the South Ward to the very best of my ability,” she said.

But Highsmith also said she supported the recount. Both candidates patiently sat through the canvas process on Tuesday and Thursday of last week, watching the board approve and disapprove votes. After the canvas, both agreed that they had questions and concerns about the process they witnessed. Highsmith said that there were residents who cast ballots that

weren't counted and it was unknown who would’ve gotten those votes had they been accepted.

“It’s a very flawed system right now and we’ve

another elected position this year. They would normally be barred from running for two elected positions. A congressional primary winner already on the November ballot for another position now will have to choose to run in one or the other.

There will also be no primary runoffs this year, meaning a candidate in a crowded race could win with far less than half the votes.

“It is a great year to watch current members of the General Assembly test the waters for a higher seat with really little risk,” said David McLennan, a visiting professor of political science at Meredith College.

Another layer of uncertainty is added by ongoing litigation that could change the districts again before the election.

House with ties to the area: Tricia Cotham, Carla Cunningham and Rodney Moore.

The other Democrats are Malcolm Graham - a former state senator from Charlotte who ran in 2014; Gardenia Henley and Rick Miller.

Bitzer said incumbents generally have an advantage, but Adams is facing opponents with strong Mecklenburg County ties.

The Mecklenburg vote could splinter, allowing someone to win with 20 to 30 percent of the vote, Bitzer said.

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got to clean it up,” she said.

On Tuesday, 101 absentee ballots that came in the day after election day were discounted because they didn’t have a postmark, which statute requires. On Thursday, of the 961 provisional ballots that were considered, 592 were rejected.

Voter ID was a small portion of provisionals, with all nine reasonable impediment provisionals accepted. Only 39 provisionals were rejected because voters cast their ballot without an ID and failed to produce an ID to the BOE afterwards.

Other provisional rejections included 151 out-of-

precinct votes that had no signature, 157 ballots by people who weren’t registered to vote and 194 ballots by people who weren’t registered to vote but also didn’t provide a signature.

Statute requires a signature on provisional ballots and poll workers were trained to get voter signatures even when the signature line didn’t print out, which BOE Director Tim Tsujii said happened numerous times. Tsujii said his office will be examining the software that produced the ballots. Tsujii will also be offering his full review of election performance and recommendations for improvements in the next BOE meeting in April.

During the comment period on Thursday, Larson’s supporters lamented the lack of parking at one precinct in the South Ward and that several voters didn’t have the South Ward race on their ballot. Tsujii said the BOE found there were 18 people who were given the wrong party ballot in the South Ward.

Redistricting creates interesting congressional primaries

BY JONATHAN DREW AND GARY D. ROBERTSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH — Changes wrought by this year's redistricting will make for unusually crowded fields in several North Carolina congressional districts during rescheduled primary elections - including one where two incumbents will face off.

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North Carolina lawmakers were forced last month to hastily redraw the map of congressional districts after a federal court ruled that two were unlawfully race-based.

Legislators also delayed primaries for U.S. House candidates until June 7, separating them from other contests held earlier this month.

Below is a look at the races, along with the factors influencing them: New rules

The primary field took shape with last Friday's filing deadline, which attracted 76 candidates covering all 13 districts.

A one-time change in the law allows candidates to run in the congressional primary while also seeking

Jostling Democrats

When lawmakers corralled the 12th District within Mecklenburg County, it made the leftleaning territory attractive to a number of Democrats.

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of Greensboro has said she's planning to move to Charlotte to stay in the 12th, which previously snaked along Interstate 85 from Greensboro to Charlotte.

Also vying for the Democratic nomination are three members of the state

Attracting a crowd

The new Republicanleaning 13th District shares the name of Holding's current district, but its boundaries shifted to a completely different geographic area to the west.

That's attracted a whopping 17 Republican candidates, including four state legislators: Sen. Andrew C. Brock and Reps. Julia Howard, Harry Warren and John Blust.

“It's going to be a competitive battle simply because somebody could win with maybe 30 percent of the vote, and there's no runoff primary,” Michael Bitzer, a professor of politics and history at Catawba College, said even before seven GOP additional candidates filed Friday.

There also are five Democrats running.

People who filed for 5th District congressional seat:

Pattie Curran, Republican, Kernersville Incumbent Virginia Foxx, Republican, Banner Elk

Charlie Wallin, Democrat, Boone Jim Roberts, Democrat, Pilot Mountain

Josh Brannon, Democrat, Vilas

Larson compared the canvas process to watching sausage being made.

“I think there are real questions about people being disenfranchised and if it hadn’t been for the closeness of this election, it would have just been buried under the carpet,” said Larson.

The victor of the South Ward primary will face Republican Michael Tyler in November.

Also during the meeting, the board approved Early Voting plans for the June 7 primary, which will feature races for the U.S. House of Representatives and one seat on the N.C. Supreme Court. Early voting will be at the BOE offices in the Forsyth County Government Building on Thursday, May 26, Friday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 31 through Friday, June 3 from 8 a.m.5 p.m and Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m.-1.pm. Many have filed to run in the second primary, with the new District 13, which stretches from Guilford into Davie

and Iredell Counties, having the most challengers with 22 candidates. Alma Adams is running for reelection in the 12th District, which is now entirely in Mecklenburg County. Her Democratic primary challengers are Gardenia Henley of Winston-Salem, Rick Miller of Summerfield, former state senator Malcolm Graham and state lawmakers Rodney Moore, Tricia Cotham and Carla Cunningham. Republicans vying for the seat are Leon Threatt, Paul Wright and Ryan Duffie.

Locally, for the Fifth District, Virginia Foxx will face Pattie Curran and B. Mark Walker in the Republican primary.

Democrats Jim Roberts, Charlie Wallin, and Josh Brannon, who Foxx defeated in 2014, are also running for the seat. N.C. Justice Robert Edmunds is facing Daniel Robertson, Michael Morgan and Sabra Faires in the judicial primary.

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Attorney General Roy Cooper, a Democrat who is challenging Republican Governor Pat McCrory for his job, stated on Tuesday that he will not defend House Bill 2 in court. The attorney general called the law discriminatory.

Civil liberties organizations already have challenged the bill, called the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act. They filed a lawsuit against the bill this week.

McCrory signed the bill into law last week.

The new law prevents all cities and counties from extending protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity at restaurants, hotels and stores as it voids Charlotte’s law that allowed transgender people to use the restroom aligned with their gender identity.

It’s clear Cooper does what he Cooper wants to. His job is to defend the state of North Carolina in court, yet he says he won’t do it. When dozens of students and other North Carolina citizens ask him to look at the cases of black men they believe have been wrongly convicted and imprisoned, he refuses to do that, too. Kalvin Michael Smith and Dante Sharpe are just a couple of the black men affected by Cooper’s two faces.

Cooper said his office, "will not defend the constitutionality of the discrimination in House Bill 2." What about the discrimination against the black men imprisoned unjustly? It appears he is willing to defend that discrimination or at least ignore the pleas of registered voters who seek justice.

As governor, would Roy Cooper urge the defense of the rights of some of the citizens of North Carolina and ignore the rights of others?

The attorney general can reconcile his seemingly twofaced actions by doing the right thing and look at the cases of the black men and seek new trials in their cases. With evidence to show their innocence, why won’t he?

Just as he chose not to debate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ken Spaulding, Cooper is choosing not to do his constitutionally elected job.

Then, voters can select not to vote for him in November. It’s their constitutional right.

ForsythCounty’s black residents lose out after new gerrymandering

One day we have U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of Greensboro fighting for us in Congress. The next day we have strangers vying to represent us in Congress in a different district. The topsy-turvy redistricting of 2016 has provided a loss to the Forsyth County African-Americans on the east side who have had African-American representation since 1993, with Mel Watt and Alma Adams.

With the latest gerrymandering after a federal court struck down North Carolina’s congressional districts as too racially concentrated in Districts 1 and 12 comes confusion.

The 12th District, which is the district Alma Adams is in now, included much of the Triad. The new 12th District includes only Mecklenburg County. Adams plans to move there to remain in that district. She had two opponents in the Democratic primary and two Republicans vying for her seat before the redistricting. Now she has six Democrats and three Republicans vying for the seat.

Forsyth County African-Americans on the east side will now be in the 5th District. Incumbent Virginia Foxx, a Republican from Banner Elk, has three Democrats vying for her seat. She has one Republican challenger in the primary. None of the candidates live in Winston-Salem.

None are African-American.

We African-Americans need to make our voices known in the 5th District. The Democratic congressional primary is June 7. That gives us about 10 weeks to check out the candidates and select a representative who will represent us.

of HB2

To the Editor:

All North Carolinians, all Americans, should be deeply concerned when the constitutional rights of their compatriots are being revoked and denied. Solidarity alone should be enough of a reason for every member of a civilized democracy to feel threatened and raise a moral dissent when certain members of society are under attack by the government that is held in place to serve them and protect their best interests. As history often reminds us, this is seldom the case.

For this reason the NC NAACP is intent on pointing out to all North Carolinians of good will that HB2 is not only an attack on transgender people and members of the LGBT community. These attacks alone constitute an undermining of the fabric of our democracy—the promise of equal protection under the law.

Additionally, HB2 is as racist and classist as it is homophobic and transphobic.

The North Carolina NAACP came out against HB2 not only because it wrongfully attacks transgender people, which is bad enough.

We emphasized that HB2 will also have a disproportionate negative impact on the aged, women, people of color, youth, immigrants, religious minorities, and other people who require anti-discrimination protections because of the tradition of violence levied against them.

HB 2 takes away the ability of cities and counties to raise the minimum wage and demand sick leave and minority hiring requirements from their contractors.

HB2 legalizes discrimination and then takes away the ability of citizens to file employment discrimination suits in state court!

HB2 is an attack on all North Carolinians who believe in the Constitution, who believe in equal protection under the law and who believe in democracy.

HB2 stands against every North Carolinian who believes that we as a state and as a people can rise above the hate and division that has haunted our nation for far too long.

HB2 was passed in an "Especially Hateful" session by a lawmaking body that never before called a Special Session to expand Medicaid, to address unemployment or earned income tax credit, or to overturn voter suppression.

HB2 represents the opposite of fusion politics—willfully sacrificing the welfare of the majority of North Carolinians in order to protect the few who can afford to purchase their representatives.

The cynical politics employed by

HB2 should galvanize all who believe in justice to stand together on higher ground. Regressive, extreme legislation that hurts some of us, hurts us all.

North Carolina is better than this, and it is time for us to prove it.

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, President North Carolina NAACP

State Conference of Branches Durham

House Bill 2 doesn’t affect Wake Forest To the Editor:

[On March 25, Wake Forest University issued the following statement regarding House Bill 2, legislation recently enacted by the North Carolina legislature]:

Wake Forest University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion remains unwavering and our nondiscrimination statement includes protection for gender identity and sexual orientation. The new law does not apply to private institutions and will not impact Wake Forest’s employment practices, educational programs or campus activities in any way. Wake Forest underscores its commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all members of the University community as well as visitors to our campus.

Wake Forest University

House Bill 2 turns back civil rights progress To the Editor:

House Bill 2 goes against NCAE’s core values of equality for every individual. This discriminatory law turns back decades of civil rights progress and hamstrings local governments from making their communities a reflection of their citizens and their beliefs.

Today we stand up with educators, businesses, and local government leaders for the rights of the LGBT community and all the citizens of North Carolina from discriminatory practices.

Rodney Ellis, President N.C. Association of Educators Raleigh

House Bill 2 rectifies violations of Charlotte ordinance

To the Editor:

Yesterday [March 23], the House & Senate came together for a special session to confront a crisis precipitated by the Charlotte City Council.

Its ordinance was scheduled to go into effect on April 1.

The ordinance violated (1) the privacy of those who work, reside in and visit the City of Charlotte and every business throughout the state that does business with Charlotte (2) and the religious liberties of small business and nonprofits in Charlotte.

The Charlotte City Council exceeded its legal authority by trying to assume functions that had never been delegated to it by the General Assembly.

Our office received over 4,200 emails asking me to pass legislation as soon as possible to address this ordinance. I was privileged to be a primary sponsor of the bill.

Session Law 2016-3 (House Bill 2), Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, passed by a vote of 82to-26 in the House and a vote of 32to-0 in the Senate. The bill was ratified and signed by Governor McCrory the same day. The committee summary is available here.

Five provisions are included in the law:

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Require single sex multiple occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities in public schools and public agencies. The Charlotte ordinance tried to set restroom policy throughout the city even in private businesses. The new law sets common sense policy for government facilities but leaves private business free (subject to laws of indecent exposure).

2.

Supersedes and preempts local ordinances, regulations, or resolutions imposing any requirements on employers pertaining to compensation of employees, with certain exceptions.

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Prohibits cities and counties from requiring private contractors to abide by regulations or controls on employment practices or mandate or prohibit provision of goods, services, or accommodations to any member of the public, except as required by State law.

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Supersedes and preempts local ordinances, regulations, or resolutions that regulate or impose any requirement on employers pertaining to discriminatory practices in employment.

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Creates a new public policy of the state opposing discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, or biological sex in public accommodations.

This common sense law assures North Carolina residents, businesses and visitors that their reasonable expectation of privacy in public restrooms or changing facilities will be honored.

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The shameful legacy of the special legislative session Chris Fitzsimon

Guest Columnist The defining moment of the absurd special legislative session held this week in Raleigh had nothing to do with the common sense decision by the Charlotte City Council to allow transgender people to use the public restroom that corresponds to their sexual identity - the way many other local governments and private companies do.

And it had nothing to do with the anti-worker provisions of the secretly crafted legislation that forbids cities from requiring companies that contract with local governments to pay decent wages - as damaging as those provisions are to workers and the economy.

And it wasn’t even about a provision debated on the House floor that takes away the right of workers who are fired simply because they are African-American or Jewish or female to sue under state law - as shocking as that provision is, joining North Carolina with Mississippi as the only places where workers cannot sue in state court for being fired for their race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

No, the defining

moment in what has to be one of the most offensive special legislative sessions in North Carolina history came in the House on amendment proposed by Rep. Grier Martin that would have broadened the state’s nondiscrimination law to include military status, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Martin’s proposal came after bill sponsor Rep. Dan Bishop boasted that the legislation, unveiled minutes before it was debated in a House committee, would establish a statewide nondiscrimination law that protects people in employment and public accommodations based on their race, religion, color, national origin, age, biological sex or disability.

Biological sex was added to make sure transgender people were not protected.

The ordinance passed by the Charlotte City Council also included protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity, in addition to the bathroom provision that was the subject of some of the worst demagoguery and fear-mongering to ever come out of the Legislative Building–and that’s quite a high bar to clear.

Bishop’s bill voids Charlotte’s protection of LGBT people from discrimination and prohibits any other local governments from protecting them either. That didn’t deter Bishop from repeatedly bellowing about what he called the historic

statewide nondiscrimination standard the legislation established.

Martin’s amendment, the defining moment of the day, simply tried to broaden the basic protections to LGBT people across the state.

It is easy to describe the debate that followed. There wasn’t any. Rep. Paul Stam moved to table the proposal and the House voted 7235 to kill the amendment.

That’s what the legislative record shows.

But what the vote means is that the majority of the state House affirmatively decided that is okay for companies to fire peo-

ple who are gay simply because they are gay - in Charlotte and everywhere else in North Carolina.

They voted to allow hotels to refuse rooms to same-sex couples and let taxis refuse rides to transgender men and women.

The majority of the House voted to give restaurants permission to refuse to serve a gay man and allow theaters to refuse to seat him based on his sexual orientation.

The legislation adopted by the General Assembly this week included this clause about public accommodations.

“It is the public policy

of this State to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all individuals within the State to enjoy fully and equally the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of places of public accommodation free of discrimination …”

There is a similarly flowery paragraph about employment protections.

But it is not true. Not for all individuals, not for members of the LGBT community. They can still be openly discriminated against. The state House had a chance to change that Wednesday in a simple up or down vote.

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They had a clear choice, equal rights or discrimination. And they chose discrimination.

That is the undeniable legacy of the 2016 special session of the General Assembly.

Chris Fitzsimon, founder and executive director of N.C. Policy Watch, writes the daily Fitzsimon File, delivers a radio commentary broadcast on WRAL-FM and hosts “News and Views,” a weekly radio news magazine that airs on multiple stations across North Carolina. Contact him at chris@ncpolicywatch.com.

Black students significantly more likely to face suspension in North Carolina Billy Ball

Guest Columnist

N.C. Rep. Garland Pierce, a Democrat from Scotland County and the chairman of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus, insists he’s not overstating the crisis for black students in North Carolina today.

Not after a recent report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI), that showed—once again—staggeringly high suspension rates for North Carolina’s black students.

The report showed that black students in North Carolina continued to be significantly more likely to receive short-term and long-term suspensions than their white peers in 20142015.

State policies allow for administrators to employ in-school or short-term suspensions, which allow for out-of-school suspension of one to 10 days. More serious offenses could be punished with long-term, out-of-school suspension from 11 days to the remainder of the school year.

The rate of short-term suspensions, about three for every 10 black students in North Carolina, more than tripled that for white students. And for long-term suspensions, the rate— about 153 per every 100,000 black students— more than quadrupled the rate for white students, according to DPI data.

State data does not break down suspension fig-

ures to show whether students are being treated equally across race lines for the same offenses, but some school critics have suggested black students are sometimes suspended for offenses that would prompt reprimands for their peers.

Indeed, last week, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson told state board members that she believed cultural differences sometimes can play a key role in school suspensions.

“What may be disrespectful in one culture may not be disrespectful in another,” said Atkinson, adding that increased professional development for school staff could assuage the problem.

According to Atkinson, the problem requires a range of reforms, as well as community buy-in.

Atkinson pointed out controlled substances and weapons were the top two

reasons for suspensions last year.

“So suspensions are not only challenges for our schools, but they are challenges for our communities,” she said.

While the state chapter of the NAACP did not respond to interview requests for this story, Rep. Pierce said the Legislative Black Caucus, a network of state lawmakers of AfricanAmerican and Native American descent, is planning a tour of counties with the best and worst numbers in the suspension data following the primaries.

Pierce said the goal is to learn what some counties are doing right and, more importantly, what they’re doing wrong.

While Pierce wasn’t willing to blame racism for the disparity—arguing, like Atkinson, that cultural differences could be a large factor—other leaders were not so optimistic.

Rep. Ed Hanes Jr., a

Democrat from Forsyth County who serves as vice chairman of the House Education Committee, lashed out at state education leaders in an email to Policy Watch, arguing that the suspension gap is pushing black students out of public schools and into charter schools and private schools.

“I mean, for the life of me, I can’t fathom why more and more black parents are looking for an exit from public schools that both Democrat and Republican mostly white legislators have allowed to chew up black kids,” Hanes wrote.

Hanes’ district includes the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, the fourth-largest in the state. According to DPI data, suspensions among black students nearly quadrupled the number among white students in 2014-2015, despite the fact that black students make up

Illustration by Ron Rogers for The Chronicle

less than 30 percent of total enrollment.

Hanes was among a handful of Democrats who rankled some liberals in 2013 when they backed the G O P - l a u n c h e d Opportunity Scholarship Program, a controversial program of public vouchers that helps pay for lowincome children to attend private schools, most of them with religious backgrounds.

And with research indicating a correlation between suspensions and drop-outs, Hanes went on to argue that the state’s disciplinary practices may be dealing long-term damage to North Carolina’s black residents.

State education officials may soon have an answer for that complaint.

Ken Gattis, a DPI researcher, tells Policy Watch that a committee at the department has been brainstorming possible solutions for the issue for

more than a year.

By next month, Gattis said he hopes to have a program online that will allow system superintendents and school principals to access disaggregated figures before making disciplinary decisions. It’s unclear, according to Gattis, whether that information would be deemed public record.

Atkinson said it’s a multi-pronged system of reforms, as well as data analysis, that will pay dividends, adding that she will advocate for greater leverage for administrators to make judgment calls on suspensions, rather than imposing certain “zero-tolerance” rules.

Billy Ball, Education Reporter, joined N.C. Policy Watch in January 2016. He covers public education at the N.C. General Assembly and the State Board of Education.

Before joining the project, Billy was a staff writer and investigative reporter for the Independent Weekly for more than three years, covering education, the environment, politics and the criminal justice system. Before that, Billy served as a general assignment reporter for the Sanford Herald and the Monroe EnquirerJournal. Contact him at billy@ncpolicywatch.com or 919-861-1460

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City Council considers action on HB 2 Liam Hooper, an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ and a board member of North Star LGBT Community Center, speaks.

Local LGBT community asks the council to oppose what they say is a discriminatory law

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

A resolution voicing concerns about HB2, which prohibits local ordinances protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, made for a packed, passionate City Council meeting on Monday, March 28.

It was standing room only as many came to speak out about HB2. City Council Member Dan Besse proposed adding a resolution to the council’s legislative agenda calling for a legislative review of HB2 and asking Forsyth lawmakers to undo its “damaging legislative changes.”

Among its many provisions, HB2 restricts local governments from going further than state law in discrimination protections and minimum wage, and says individuals can only use public restrooms that match the gender on their birth certificate, though private businesses and institutions can still create their own discrimination and restroom policies.

During the public comment session, Liam Hooper, a local minister who also leads a transgender support group, said he can’t follow the gender on his birth certificate .

“Because of this law, because my birth certificate doesn’t match my gender, because I was born in Indiana, I am now required to go in the women’s room,” he said. “I want you to digest that visual

image for just a minute: facial hair and all and a receding hairline. There’s no way I can walk in there and anyone’s going to think I belong there, which means I’ll be arrested, and it is my firm belief, after spending an entire day in Raleigh listening to the nonsense that our elected officials are speaking, that is exactly their intention.”

Char Van Schenck, a Wake Forest student, said if HB2 was repealed, it would be a return to normal, since transgender individuals already use restrooms they’re comfortable with, and urged the council to take action against the law.

“You would send a message to the trans people of Winston-Salem, whether they’re here for weeks, for college or for the rest of their life, that we are welcome just like everyone else,” said Van Schenk.

Dani Bennitez, who is gender queer and doesn’t identify as male or female, cried, recalling childhood struggles with gender identity.

“I don’t understand why I can’t be a man or a woman, that’s how my brain works, that’s how my body works,” said Bennitez. “I don’t know how to explain it to you because you’re not in my body.”

Jack Fisher of Pfafftown was one of two people to speak against the resolution and said he didn’t feel like HB2 was discriminatory.

“Let’s use our heads on this thing and not let it get so blown out of proportion that we’re comparing it to things that we don’t want to,” he said.

Rev. Laura Spangler of Lloyd Presbyterian Church also spoke in opposition of the resolution, saying she hopes the City Council considers a “higher power” in their decision.

“I do hope and pray that you work for

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke speaks during the City Council meeting.

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the good and for the protection of women and children,” she said.

HB2 was a reaction, largely among Republican lawmakers, against a non-discrimination ordinance passed in Charlotte that would’ve provided LGBT protections, including giving transgender individuals the right to use the restroom of the gender they identify as. Opponents of the Charlotte ordinance have raised concerns that it may put women or children in danger of sexual assault.

Proponents of the ordinance have rejected that as a scare tactic and stereotype and point to the more than 200 cities around the country, including Van Schenk three in South Carolina, that have similar ordinances.

A local rally against HB2 at City Hall drew more than 150 attendees on Friday.

The ACLU and Equality NC have filed a suit against the law and Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is running for governor, has refused to defend HB2. Many companies have voiced opposition to it and the State of New York and the cities of Seattle, West Palm Beach and San Francisco have already banned non-essential travel of their employees to North Carolina.

“We’re already seeing a widespread and troubling national adverse effect from businesses as diverse as the NBA, WellsFargo, and today we learned prospective attendees of the High Point International Furniture Market,” said Besse after he read his resolution.

Most members of the City Council took the opportunity to voice opposition to

the General Assembly’s actions, including Derwin Montgomery who said every protective class should be concerned about HB2.

“I think that if we have legislators in Raleigh who want to meddle in municipal governments, they ought to resign from Raleigh and come and run for city council and board of alderman and county commissioner and not attempt to run city government from Raleigh,” said Montgomery.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke railed against the General Assembly, saying she wasn’t afraid of retaliation from the legislature, a concern several council members mentioned.

“They act as if they thought we work for them, they should work for us,” she said.

Recently N.C. Rep. Donny Lambeth, R-Forsyth, said he felt the resolution would make it harder for the county’s lawmakers to do things like preserving sales tax revenues for cities.

City Council Member Robert Clark said he had questions on each point in the resolution and that he’d seen it for the first time 45 minutes ago. Besse said he’d emailed it to every City Council member on Friday. Ultimately, several other council members had questions about the resolution, including James Taylor who recommended it go to the General Government Committee, a move that was approved by the City Council with Montgomery and Molly Leight voting in opposition because they wanted to approve the resolution immediately.

Mayor Allen Joines invited the many attendees to come to the committee meeting on April 12 at 4:30 p.m. and come back when it comes before the full council again on April 18 at 7 p.m.

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Arts Council announces 10 mini-grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced its first round of 2016 grants made through its Community Enrichment Mini-Grant initiative.

These awards 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.

Wells Fargo, which already funds The Arts Council’s $100,000 Artsin-Education award program, is increasing its giving this year to sponsor the Community Enrichment Mini-Grants.

“The mini-grants are a new avenue to reach deeper into the community with the arts and broaden their impact,” said Peggy Reingold, Wells Fargo Community Affairs Officer, Triad West Region.

“Sometimes needs and opportunities arise on short notice and the annual grant process just doesn’t accommodate them,” said Dara Silver,” Director Member Services and Grants Programs for The Arts Council. “Through the mini-grant awards, our board has created a device to support artistic ideas and activity in ways other than through traditional institutions and avenues. Ideas and initiatives may come from a group of individuals, churches, community organizations or even businesses. Getting arts to the grassroots requires creative and entrepreneurial thinking and having a partner like Wells Fargo is so very appropriate.”

Leslie Hayes, Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo & Company and Business Banking

Division Manager for the Carolinas, is co-chairing The Arts Council’s 2016 Annual Campaign. “Wells Fargo is proud to support nonprofits working to strengthen communities in the Triad and Western Regions of North Carolina” she said.

In this round of Community Enrichment Mini-Grants, The Arts Council received 15 applications and selected 10 to receive awards of $500 each. The next due date for mini-grant applications is April 25 by 5:00 p.m. for projects taking place June 1 – September 30, 2016.

Projects selected are:

*ABC of NC, a nonprofit providing services for children with autism and their families, will collaborate with K Wood, a local artist and former art teacher, to work with the children enrolled in ABC of NC's academic program to create original art using a variety of media and techniques and prepare for a gallery show in April 2016. * C l e m m o n s Elementary School Afterschool Art Program, a grassroots after-school arts program spearheaded by Kristina Stevenson, will have Mary Crockett, local artist, work with 60 students to create a variety of artworks which will be on display in downtown Clemmons in May 2016.

*Dale Link and Friends will make quilts this spring and summer for 500 Pre-K students at 12 Title 1 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools. These quilts will be used for naptime providing security and comfort for students, as well as teaching them responsibility for taking care of their belongings.

Students choose their blankets and have them personalized.

*Forsyth Education Partnership in collaboration with the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools will present the eighth annual Poet Laureate Competition for high school students and host a reception for all participating students.

A chapbook will be printed with all poetry submissions and paired with student artwork.

Helen Simoneau Danse will present “On Site/ In Site: A downtown Winston-Salem Dance Festival,” a three-day dance festival May 5-7 and free to the community. The festival will include pop-up performances, dance classes, and rooftop performances. Community partners include DADA’s Gallery Hop, Krankies Coffee, Bailey Park, Mary's Gourmet Diner, and Paz Studio on Trade Street.

Singers will present a concert entitled “Liberty” at Ardmore Baptist Church on April 23. It will feature the Twin City Choristers, the Winston-Salem Girls’ Chorus, and Parkland High School Chorus. *Piedmont Craftsmen will partner with Habitat for Humanity to create public art in collaboration with the community around the 14th Street and University Parkway area.

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* W i n s t o n Salem/Forsyth County High School Theatre Students will present the second Annual Twin City High School Excellence in Theatre Arts (THETA) Awards on May 20.

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Awards, the THETA Awards will allow students to come together in celebration and recognition of this year’s high school theatre performances.

For more information about Community Enrichment Mini-Grants contact Dara Silver, Senior Administrative Assistant, Special Projects, and Grant Program Manager at 336747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org.

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Officials promote unity during Main Street Academy I AAM program

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“At the I AAM School and Community Fair on Monday night, March 21, assistant superintendent Carol Montague-Davis was scheduled to talk about academic data.

Instead, MontagueDavis, who is the assistant superintendent for secondary schools, spoke with passion about the importance of everyone working together.

“The schools cannot do it themselves,” she said.

“The parents send us the best they have. The teachers give it all every day.”

It’s essential that all students become the best they can be, MontagueDavis said. “We can only get that if we all work together.”

I AAM is an acronym for Initiative for AfricanAmerican Males, which Lakeisha Hill, the assistant principal at Main Street Academy, and others started earlier this school year after they decided that something more had to done to close the gap in achievement between African-American boys and other groups of stu-

dents.

At an I AAM forum in October, people laid out some of the statistics, and people within the school system and from the wider community talked about ways that people are already working to improve achievement for African-American boys and about possibilities for future action.

For the School and Community Fair held at Main Street Academy, Hill and other organizers wanted to help students and their families make connections. They had invited representatives from the school system, from community agencies, and from such local colleges and universities as Appalachian State, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and N.C. A&T State University.

Principal Karen Roseboro of North Hills Elementary School, who helped organize I AAM, said that it was a way of bringing resources to families “so they don’t have to go searching for themselves. … I’m hoping that parents will be able to set some goals for their children.”

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Carlson Greene greets Keith Penn, of the Winston Salem State University MSEN Pre-college program, at the Community Fair section of the I AAM program.

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ing the formal program for the night, Hill showed a series of photos of students holding signs that said such things as “I AAM worthy,” “I AAM capable,” and “I AAM deserving.”

The program itself offered a mix of performances and of speakers.

Kenneth Simington, the school system’s chief academic officer, had been invited to tell his personal story. As part of that, he talked about how, when he was a professor at the University of Virginia, it sometimes seemed as if people presumed that, because he was black, he was a student rather than a professor.

“People couldn’t see me because of what they thought they saw,” Simington said.

Among the lessons he learned from such experiences was “you have got to be sure about who you are as you go forth.”

Gwen Johnson-Green, the school system’s director of alternative education, was on hand to talk about some of the discipline statistics associated with black males. She doesn’t believe in suspending students from school, she said. She believes in doing everything possible to keep them in school.

The performances included Reid Swann, a

Reagan High School sophomore who performs under the name “Young Reid,” reciting a rap that he had written.

Coach Jimmy Wormack, who teaches physical education and coaches girls’ basketball at Flat Rock Middle, was there with the Flat Rock Step Team.

Two young men from the Greater Vision Youth Dance Company School danced. Chris Turner goes to North Forsyth High School, and AJ Preston goes to Quality Education Academy. Dance instructor Wayne Jones was there with them.

Other performers

included the West African Drumming Squad at Reynolds High School, led

by Colin Tribby, an assistant principal at Reynolds, and Elliot Axiom, a spoken word artist and teacher at Carter G. Woodson School who performed the poem “Invictus” by English poet William Ernest Henley.

Many of the students and adults who performed were black. That was intentional, Hill said after the program.

“I wanted them to see positive images – people that look like them doing positive things,” Hill said.

The next I AAM program is scheduled for May 23.

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Kraft

Two take new roles with W-S/Forsyth County Schools SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Dionne Jenkins is now the general counsel for WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools, and Andrew Kraft will serve the district as the interim director of accountability services.

Jenkins had been the interim general counsel since Jan. 1 after former general counsel Ali Tomberlin resigned on Dec. 31. Jenkins now moves into the position on a permanent basis.

She has been a staff attorney for WS/FCS since 2013. She has worked with employee and student grievances, district litigation and vendor contracts.

Jenkins is an adjunct professor for Forsyth Technical Community College and a former adjunct professor for Salem College. Previously, she was sole practitioner of a small general practice primarily in the areas of criminal and family law, and she litigated matters in District and Superior Court.

Jenkins earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from Wake Forest University.

Kraft is replacing Dana Wrights, who will be leaving the district June 16. She will help Kraft with the transition throughout the 2016-17 school year.

Kraft has been the district’s program manager for social studies since

Women’s Fund hosting its first online fundraiser

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem is asking residents to use their social media networks to improve lives.

On Thursday, April 7, the non-profit organization will host the culmination of “The Fund Do Party,” the first-ever technology-driven fundraiser The Women’s Fund has held. It will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Biotech Place, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, 575 N. Patterson Ave. The community will be able to network with members while raising funds and awareness to move women beyond poverty while competing for prizes.

Since earlier in March, The Women’s Fund has been keeping track of who is buying tickets, gathering donations and sharing with their friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The top fundraiser and person

with the top social score will receive exciting prizes.

As of Tuesday evening, $8,030 had been raised.

Tickets for the hightech cocktail party are $30 and include, food, wine and beer, as well as entertainment. Proceeds from the event will go toward creating more education efforts in the community to help address the causes of social issues impacting women and girls in Forsyth County.

Systematic issues have been identified in The Women’s Fund report, “A Second Look Through a Gender Lens: The Economic Security of Women and Girls in Forsyth County 2015.”

“For example, our report shows that poverty has increased since our 2010 report for women in Forsyth County,” according to the fund’s website.

Since 2006, The Women’s Fund of WinstonSalem has been working to ensure women and girls

2012. He also works as an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University instructing students in social studies teaching methods.

He has worked as the district’s lead STEM teacher, the STEM magnet coordinator at Hanes Magnet School, and as a social studies teacher for N.C. Virtual Public Schools, WS/FCS and Stokes County Schools. He also taught at a 12month residential therapeutic wilderness education program in Low Gap. Kraft earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Elon University and a master of arts in liberal studies from Wake Forest University.

throughout the area have equal opportunities, skills and resources to be selfsufficient and contributing members of the community.

For more information on “The Fund Do Party” or to purchase tickets and join the online event, visit http://funddows.swellgives.com.

Police probe Twitter threat to Clipper Chris Paul’s wife CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Los Angeles police say they're looking into a threat made via Twitter to a family member of Los Angeles Clippers All-Star guard Chris Paul, the Associated Press reports.

Other news reports say the family member is his wife, Jada Paul. Both Chris and Jada Paul are from WinstonSalem.

The LAPD said Monday night that they are investigating the threat, but would give no further details. No one has been arrested.

Clippers' Coach Doc Rivers said before the team's game against the Boston Celtics on Monday that the organization takes all such threats seriously.

Chris Paul could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Fayetteville State's Will Tibbs (right) defends against Jamel McAllister of Winston-Salem State.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

While driving home for Christmas break with a teammate, Will Tibbs made a decision that more than likely changed his basketball future for the best.

A little over 15 months ago, Tibbs, whose home is Winston-Salem, was a freshman player at Maryland-

Pharaohs fall in national finals

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Pharaohs’ point guard Renathan Ona Embo excels at finishing plays around the basket in heavy traffic.

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As things turned out, the second half of the Grind Session national championship game was more than Quality Education Academy could handle. The usually energetic Pharaohs could find no remedies to cope with fatigue and a wellcoached team with an exceptional point guard.

QEA’s championship hopes were laid to rest in a disappointing 82-74 loss to Victory Rock Prep (Fla.) in the final round played last Saturday in Lawrence, Kan. The Pharaohs finished the season at 27-6.

“I give Victory Rock all the credit,” said coach Isaac Pitts of QEA. “This wasn’t a case of us beating ourselves.

They beat us; they were the better team on that night.

Coming in, we felt like we could win it all, but we came up short. We’re just very thankful that we got the opportunity to play for a national championship. I want to express my sincere thanks to all the people who supported us throughout the season.”

QEA led 33-32 at the break. But the tables turned in Victory Rock’s favor in the final half. The primary problem for the Pharaohs was their inability to throw Loren Jackson Jr. off his game. Jackson, who has signed with Long Beach State (Calif.), played like an MVP with a game-high 27 points and 9 assists. The 5-9 point guard was 5-of-10 from the field, 4-of-6 from 3-point distance, and 5-of-6 from the free throw line.

“The point guard was the difference,” said Pitts. “We could not pressure him. He did

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WSSU softball: ‘Team is starting to develop’ BASEBALL

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Winston-Salem State’s softball team dropped a doubleheader to visiting UNC Pembroke by the narrowest of margins last week.

Entering the seventh inning of the opener, the Rams had a three-run lead, but they ended up losing 7-6 in extra innings. In the second game, WSSU came close to overcoming an early deficit, but fell short in a 4-3 defeat.

“This team is starting to develop,” said coach LaTaya Hilliard-Gray, “and we’re still going through the process of identifying our strengths and weaknesses. So, we still have some work to do.”

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Destiny Snipes ranks among the Rams' team leaders in RBIs.

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a phenomenal job running his team.”

Dealing with Jackson wasn’t the only issue that plagued QEA. The Pharaohs had a lot less bounce in their step after winning their semifinal game against Sunrise Academy (Kan.) six hours earlier. The semifinal round and championship game were played on the same day.

“With us playing two games in one day, we simply didn’t have our legs,” said Pitts. “As a result, we couldn’t attack and press like we normally do. We didn’t look anything like the QEA team that people had seen all season. In that second half, we looked like we were walking in quicksand.”

With the exception of senior forward Keith Stagg, the Pharaohs had a horrible shooting night. Stagg, who led all scorers with 28 points, closed the curtain on his high school career with his best offensive game of the season. He was 4-of-5 from the field and 6of-8 on 3-pointers. The rest of the team shot 34 percent for the game.

Top scorer Deshawn Corprew had his worst output of the season with six points on 3-of-9 field goal shooting. Corprew did compensate to some degree with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jaylan McGill contributed 10 points, but had an icy shooting touch from long distance (1-of-11 from 3-point range). Renathan Ona Embo added 9 points and 5 rebounds and

Marsellis Purvis chipped in with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.

“Our guys played a very good basketball team,” said Pitts. “They kept fighting and they never quit.”

In the semifinals, QEA got a huge lift from McGill, Embo and Purvis in a 7367 win over Sunrise Academy. With Corprew (12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals) commanding so much attention whenever he touched the basketball, those three provided all the offense the Pharaohs needed.

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McGill hit all six of his 3-point attempts and finished with 20 points.

Embo, who was a perfect 7-of-7 from field, added 15 points. Purvis contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

For Sunrise, Bryan Trimble and Rashad Davis were the leading scorers with 11 and 10 points respectively.

QEA started its title run with a 74-69 victory over Athlete’s Institute (Canada) in the quarterfinals.

Corprew turned in a solid night’s work with 15 points and 8 rebounds and he got ample assistance from his

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teammates. Purvis went 8for-9 from the field and finished with 19 points and 7 rebounds. McGill and Stagg chipped in with 13 points apiece.

The Pharaohs turned in one of their best defensive performances against a team that features one of the nation’s most coveted major-college prospects.

Even though Thon Maker, a 7-1 post player scored 24 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, he never dominated for lengthy stretches.

For the game, he was only 3-of-13 from the field.

Most of his point total came from beyond the arc (6-of-6 on 3-pointers).

Notes: The format for the Grind Session national championships was different from what teams experienced during the regular season. In high school games, teams play four quarters which are 8 minutes long. In this GS event, the college format was used. Games were played in two, 20-minute halves with a 30-second shot clock. *QEA’s Corprew, who averaged 30 points per game during the regular season, was one of 12 players named to the All-Grind Session team. The players were chosen by coaches whose teams participated in the Grind Session this season. *Corprew, who’s currently being pursued by a number of high-profile programs such as UCLA, Texas, Texas A&M, Louisville and Kansas, is expected to announce his choice of schools in the coming weeks.

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Will Tibbs, who played at Winston-Salem Prep, flourished in his first college basketball season as a multi-purpose performer for Fayetteville State.

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young team with no seniors on board. Nine new faces are on this year’s roster, which includes six freshmen and three transfers.

“Yes we have a lot of new people,” added Hilliard-Gray, “but with all the games we’ve played up to now, they no longer can be considered rookies.”

At this point in the season, WSSU, picked to finish second in the CIAA, has performed well at the plate. Against UNCP, the Rams had 18 hits in two games. The main issue, however, is defense. A throwCoach Hillard-Gray ing error in the seventh inning of the first game allowed an unearned run, which helped to set the stage for the Braves comeback. In extra innings, a leadoff walk led to the game-winning run.

“Overall, we have to get better defensively,” Hilliard-Gray said. “We’ve given games away by committing errors at crucial times. Still, I’m pleased with where we are right now. So far, we’re 5-1 in the CIAA and we played well in a 5-1 loss to the 13th-ranked team in the country (West

Eastern Shore. That season, however, was uneventful. Tibbs was redshirted and did not play. In the meantime, he became dissatisfied with his situation and started to think about alternatives.

Teammate Jaiquan Manning wasn’t happy either. So they talked at length about possibilities during the car ride from Maryland to North Carolina in December 2014. Before coming to Winston-Salem, though, Tibbs had to drop Manning off in his home town, which is Fayetteville.

The subject of Fayetteville State basketball came up. So he decided to visit and have a talk with the head coach. The following summer, Tibbs made his move from UMES to Fayetteville.

Manning also left and now he’s playing at Pitt Community College.

Tibbs, a 6-6 forward who graduated from Winston-Salem Prep, flourished in his first season of college basketball. As a red-shirt freshman, he averaged 8.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and was named to the CIAA’s All-Rookie

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It hasn’t taken long for WSSU’s new additions to make their presence felt.

Freshmen Destiny Snipes and Taonya Stanley rank among team leaders in RBIs (15 and 11 respectively). Sophomore outfielder/catcher Tiarra Delaney tops all Rams with a .341 batting average, and junior college transfers Rebecca Demko and Idaysha Quinones provide stability and veteran leadership for a young group.

“Snipes is extremely versatile. I can play her in the infield or the outfield,” said Hilliard-Gray. “And she’s good enough at the plate where I can put her in the lead-off spot or at No.2 in the batting lineup.

Quinones is an asset for us defensively.

Her ability to throw runners out at the plate (from centerfield) makes her very valuable.”

The make-up of this year’s team, while young, could help the Rams go further than they did a year ago, when their season ended in the semifinal round of the CIAA tournament. Their only league loss so far is to Chowan, who was picked to win the conference in the pre-season voting.

In Hilliard-Gray’s mind, this year’s team is one of the most seasoned that she’s ever had during her 13-year tenure at Winston-Salem State. “We have a little more speed and more versatility,” she said.

“We have several people who can play multiple positions. My job now is getting them to embrace our growth as a team, so that we can continue to enhance what we’re building.”

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team. Perhaps the truest measure of Tibbs’ value was the fact that he started all 29 games and was second on the team in minutes played at 31.2 per game.

“Will had an outstanding season,” said coach Alphonza Kee of

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Fayetteville State. “Since he came from a (high school) program that has a winning tradition and the right kind of tutelage, I knew that he’d come in and be ready to play.”

As a newcomer with the Broncos, Tibbs proved himself as a valued contributor with a multiple skill set. He’s usually penciled in at small forward. But over the course of games, there are times when he’ll play every position.

“We asked him to rebound, defend and finish

around the basket,” said Key. “But he can also help out at point guard and there are times when he’s at the 5 (center). Next year, he’ll do that and even more. He’ll be more involved in initiating our offense as a point forward and we’re looking for him to expand his shooting range from the perimeter.”

Looking back on his first year in college, Tibbs learned a few lessons. As a key player at WinstonSalem Prep, he was accustomed to competing every season. So, it’s easy to understand how difficult it was for him to sit and watch from courtside.

“It was tough,” Tibbs recalled. “While I was sitting out, I learned a lot about work ethic from the players at MarylandEastern Shore. At the college level, you can’t afford to take any days off. If you do, you could end up losing your spot (on the team).

That’s why you have to bring it (focus, intensity and desire) every day.”

After having his initial conversations with Key, it became clear in Tibbs’ mind that he wouldn’t have to do any more searching for a new college home. “I was sold from the beginning,” he said. “I really liked the environment.

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There were no cliques or anything like that. It was so much like family. That’s what I was looking for.”

Tibbs is part of a high school state basketball championship legacy.

During his time at Prep, the Phoenix pulled off a threepeat by winning Class 1-A state championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Playing under the guidance of coach Andre Gould, he explained, served as good preparation for the college level.

“It’s all about working hard and playing hard to be the best you can possibly be,” said Tibbs. “That’s what I learned while playing at Prep.”

Now that Tibbs has his first college season behind him, he’s keenly focused on helping Fayetteville State improve on its 14-15 record from this past season.

In the CIAA Tournament, the Broncos had a strong run and won two games before bowing out to eventual tournament champion Virginia State in the quarterfinal round.

“The season didn’t end the way we wanted, but we learned a few things,” said Tibbs. “We have a better idea of all the things we need to work on as a team.

That’s really going to help us in the long run.”

Tiarra Delaney of the Rams lays down a bunt during last week's doubleheader against UNC Pembroke.

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The ACC Tournament wasn’t the only exciting basketball going on the weekend of March 12. Cheerleaders from The Salvation Army Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club took home the Second Place trophy from The Boys and Girls Clubs Hoops Councils at the Greensboro

McKenzie elected President-Elect of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine

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Dr. Michael McKenzie, associate professor of exercise science and chair of Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Department of Human Performance, was recently elected to serve a three-year term as President-Elect of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) during its two-day meeting in Greenville, S.C. recently.

“I am very excited to serve as President of SEACSM. SEACSM is by far the largest regional chapter and historically has produced some of the most celebrated leaders at both the regional and national level,” said McKenzie. “To see my name on a list with some of them is truly humbling. Finally, as someone who has all

Sportsplex. In addition, James Taylor Jr. and Jalen Hall Ingram each finished second in their age groups in the 3 Point Shooting Contest.

The Hoops Councils consisted of a basketball tournament, 3-point shooting contest, and cheerleading competitions featuring teams from Boys and Girls Clubs in Raleigh, Greensboro, Thomasville,

three degrees from within the SEACSM footprint, it is indeed an honor to be elected to this position even more so, because I remember attending this meeting as a student. President was just something that seemed so unattainable to the 25-year-old me, and now here I am. I am very honored and excited indeed.”

McKenzie began his work at WSSU in 2007.

He holds degrees from Appalachian State McKenzie University, the University of Florida, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Additionally, he is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). His research and publications involve oxidative stress, as well as high intensity exercise. Dr. McKenzie also has a large focus on undergraduate research and is the director of undergraduate research at WSSU as well.

In 2015, the North Carolina Board of Governors selected McKenzie as a recipient of the UNC Excellence in Teaching Award.

Golf tournament to raise money for scholarships SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

On Saturday, April 23, the Forsyth County Sunday School Union will be hosting its first golf tournament to raise funds to assist with college expenses for deserving high school students.

The golf tournament will be held at Winston Lake Golf Course, with registration from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. (holes No. 1 and No. 10).

The entry fee for teams is $200 (four players per team). There will be cash prizes for the first and second place teams and various door prizes for all participants.

For more information or to register your team, contact Tommie Speaks at 336-7936512.

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Davidson County and Durham. The Salvation Army Ken Carlson and International Boys and Girls Clubs each fielded two teams in the basketball competition.

Cheerleading teams performed routines combining cheering, dance and tumbling with a spiritual theme.

The weekend culminated in an awards

ceremony and worship service featuring rising country music star Damien Horne as guest speaker and musical entertainment.

Damien spoke about how The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club saved his life.

He was a member of the Club in Hickory and says if it weren’t for the officers and staff of The Salvation Army, he doesn’t know where he would be now.

3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome to take place on April 30 SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network has announced plans for the inaugural “32-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome,” which will take place on Saturday, April 30 at the WinstonSalem Fairgrounds. This will be a 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m. with an additional .11 mile added for a total distance of 3.21 miles, the total distance a nod to the three copies of the 21st

chromosome that individuals with Down Syndrome possess. Official timing for runners will be captured at the true 5K mark – the “dash” will just be for fun.

The event will also include a one- mile Fun Run that will take place at 8:00 a.m.

“We are really looking forward to this great new event that will provide wonderful support for those with Down Syndrome in our community and their families,” said McNeil Cronin, Board Member and Parent with

PDSSN. “It will be a great day for bringing the whole family out to have fun and raise funds and awareness for an incredible cause.”

Participants can register for both the 5K and the Fun Run through April 26 by visiting http://pdssn.org/32-1-deacon-dash-fordown-syndrome/. Fees for the races will be $30 and $20, respectively. Race entries will also be accepted on site the day of the event, where they will be $35 and $25.

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Meadowlark access to Muddy Creek Greenway closing The Muddy Creek Greenway access road and parking lot off Meadowlark Drive will be closed starting Monday, March 28, for construction of Jamison Park. The access will be closed for the duration for the construction, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2017. Greenway access will be available on Robinhood Road at Muddy Creek.

Bhat selected for teaching excellence award Manjunatha B. Bhat, associate professor of physiology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Winston-Salem State University, has been selected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to receive a 2016 Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Bhat is one of 17 recipients representing North Carolina’s 16 public universities and the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics who were nominated Bhat by special committees on their home campuses to receive the award. The Board of Governors’ Committee on Personnel and Tenure made final selection. Each winner will receive a commemorative bronze medallion and a $12,500 cash prize.

Novant Health seeking iPad donations for heart failure patients Are you upgrading your iPad this year? If so, why not donate your old model to help someone in need?

Novant Health Foundation Forsyth Medical Center is seeking new and gently used iPads to help support educational programs for heart failure patients. The iPads will be used in hospitals and outpatient clinics to show patients 3D images of the heart, making it easier for them to understand their disease and reinforcing the lifestyle changes needed to manage it. To ensure compatibility with the 3D software, the following models are being accepted: iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro. For more information or to make a donation, contact Heather Egan at hegan@novanthealth.org or 336-718-2101.

AT&T issues call for nominations for 2017 Heritage Calendar Raleigh— AT&T® is accepting nominations of individuals to be honored in the 2017 edition of “The Heritage Calendar: Celebrating the NC AfricanAmerican Experience.” The project honors men and women of all races who have contributed significantly to the lives and experiences of African-Americans in the state. In addition to monthly honorees, the calendar highlights dates of significance in North Carolina and nationally. To nominate an individual for consideration, please go to www.ncheritagecalendar.com/nominate. Nominations for consideration for the 2017 edition must be received by April 15, 2016.

Western Carolina University is joining The Heritage Calendar project this year. A team of WCU students, led by Elizabeth Gillespie McRae, associate professor of history and director of graduate social science education programs, will interview the honorees and write profiles to be published in the printed edition of the 2017 calendar and on the project’s website.

Experiment in Self Reliance launches financial literacy program The Experiment in Self Reliance (ESR) will launch a new program this April called the Road to Empowerment series. This series will provide six financial literacy classes to individuals in our community and will teach them the fundamentals of job search and asset building. The cost to attend is a onetime fee of $10. Each session is held on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings beginning April 14 (participants only have to attend one per week).

Sessions are two hours long, and breakfast/dinner will be provided accordingly. All classes will take place at ESR. For more information, please contact Kimberly Simms at kimberly.simms@eisr.org or at 722-9400 ext. 111.

Wake Forest Baptist receives scholarship grant Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has received a $205,000 grant from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation that will provide scholarships for women enrolled in the medical school, nurse anesthesia and physician assistant programs at Wake Forest School of Medicine during the 2016-17 academic year. The Atlanta-based Lettie Pate Whitehead scholarship program provides scholarship grants for deserving female students with financial need at more than 200 colleges, universities and schools in nine southeastern states. The foundation also supports select elderly care facilities and has awarded more than $583 million in grants since its inception in 1946.

WSSU Students Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on National OT Board Exam For the third consecutive year, 100 percent of graduates from Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Master of Occupational Therapy program passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam on their first attempt. Currently, the national pass rate for first-time test takers is 88 percent. WSSU students have consistently achieved a pass rate higher than the national average. The NBCOT is required of all graduates before they are able to practice as occupational therapists in the United States. The exam assesses an individual’s readiness to perform in a professional capacity. A high pass rate demonstrates a program’s ability to ensure students have received the knowledge needed to be successful – whether they choose to be practitioners, administrators, educators or researchers.

Lord promoted to vice president position Richard Lord, M.D., has been promoted to the new position of vice president, clinical operationspopulation health, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. In his new role, Lord will collaborate with clinical and academic leaders to develop the strategic vision and organizational capabilities needed to implement population health management

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Early registration through today, March 31 – Inaugural Glow Crazy 5K and Fun Run Big Brothers Big Sisters will have their first Glow Crazy 5K and Fun Run event with an after party on April 22 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. The Fun Run will start at 7:30 p.m. and the 5K race will start at 8 p.m. Following the races, there will be an after party with food trucks, vendors, live bands, inflatables for the kids, and much more.

Registration is $25 through today, March 31; $30 from April 1 to April 20. Online registration closes on April 20. $35 per entry at packet pickup. Sign up by April 4 to ensure a t-shirt. Glow sticks will be provided as part of the race packet. There will be no race day registration. The registration for the Fun Run is $10 per person. Everyone is invited to attend the after party .This will be a fun event not just for runners, but for the whole family. To register, go to www.bbbsnc.org click on events and Glow Crazy 5K & Fun Run. Anderson Class of 1968 meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018.

For more information, please contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

April 5 – Meeting on applications for handymen and trade contractors The Community and Business Development Department is accepting applications from local licensed and non-licensed handymen and trade contractors who are interested in being placed on the Urgent Repair Contractor’s List. Urgent repair projects generally do not exceed $15,000. The department is also seeking contractors to perform work under the city’s In Rem Repair program. Repairs covered under this program include board-ups, siding repair, replacement of broken windows and other small repairs. The Community and Business Development Department will hold a special meeting to explain these opportunities on Tuesday, April 5, at 6 p.m. at the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building (5th Floor Public Meeting Room) located at 100 E. First Street. For more information, contact Ms. Twanda Montgomery at 336-734-1330 or twandam@cityofws.orgfor additional information.

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

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

Through April 30 – ‘2016 Invitational’ art exhibit fundraiser “On the Wall,” Delta Fine Arts Inc., is an exhibit and sale of the "2016 Invitational” works of students, professional and emerging artists across the region. On display: Pamela Cola, Owens Daniels, Darlene Glenn-McClinton, Jerilyn Harney-Baker, Cornell Jones, Joseph King, Bobby Roebuck, Donald Sawyer, David Wilson and 13 additional African-American artists. The public can vote for their favorite artist in the People’s Choice Award.

For more information, call 336-7222625 or visit www.deltaartscenter.org.

Through April 3 – Jesus Christ Superstar Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd., will present Jesus Christ Superstar from March 18 to April 3. Wednesday - Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon performances are at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office on Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m., online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006.

Please call Theatre Alliance at (336) 723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows.

Free leaf compost available The city is offering free leaf compost April 2 and 9 for as long as supplies last. Compost will be loaded on all days between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, 180 Northstar Drive, Rural Hall (in the Forum 52 Business Park off Forum Parkway). New procedures

will be implemented for this distribution. No leaf compost will be available prior to the scheduled distribution dates. On Saturday, April 2 and Saturday, April 9, all types of vehicles will be loaded. All vehicles must have a tarp or cover and all loads must be fully covered before leaving the site. Vehicles without a tarp or cover will not be loaded. For more information call CityLink 311 or go to Utilities.CityofWS.org.

Today, March 31 Groundbreaking for Benton Convention Center Improvements City residents are invited to join Mayor Allen Joines and members of the City Council today, Thursday, March 31, as they hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the improvement to Benton Convention Center.

The groundbreaking will be held at 1 p.m. in front of the convention center, 301 W. Fifth St. The ceremony will include performances by the Sweet Adelines and the N.C. Black Repertory Company. The improvements will improve the marketability of the convention center, create jobs, improve operating efficiency, save money, and broaden target markets to include more overnight visitors.

The improvements are being financed by $17.5 million in limited obligation bonds.

Today, March 31 – Celebrating Maya Angelo A celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou will be held today, Thursday, March 31, from 6 7 p.m., at SECCA, 750 Marguerite Dr. Wake Forest University faculty, students and community members will read and perform selections of Dr. Angelou’s poetry. The event is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow.

April 1 – Senior SNAP Enrollment Fair The Winston-Salem Urban League in partnership with the City of Winston-Salem is sponsoring a second senior enrollment fair on Friday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center located at 500 Reynolds Blvd.

Seniors aged 60 and older who do not currently receive Food Stamps through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are strongly encouraged to apply through this enrollment fair from any county within North Carolina. Applicants should bring photo identification, Social Security documents that verify income and proof of residency. Additional organizations with services for telephone, weatherization and energy assistance are scheduled to attend. If you have further questions please contact Tangela Reed at the Urban League at 336-725-5614.

April 1 - Registration opens for Summer Day Camps Eleven city recreation centers will be offering day camps this summer and will begin accepting reservations April 1. All camps will start June 20 and run through Aug. 12.

Fees range from $50 to $20 per week ($60-$25 for non-city residents), except for 14th Street Recreation Center, which will charge a one-time fee of $25. At all camps, children can be enrolled from week to week. Most camps require a one-week camp fee as a non-refundable deposit at registration. Eight of the 11 camps will serve youngsters age 5 - 12, offering all-day camps with sports, games, activities, field trips and more. They are 14th Street, Hanes Hosiery, Martin Luther King Jr., Old Town, Polo Park, Sedge Garden, Sprague Street and W.R. Anderson. Space is limited to 40 campers per week at each center. The Little Creek and Georgia Taylor recreation centers will offer partial-day camps for up to 20 children per week ages 4 -7, and Miller Park Recreation Center will host Camp Discovery, an all-day camp for up to 25 youth with disabilities ages 8 to 21. Hours vary by location. For more details, go to WePLAY.ws.

April 1 – Shade Gardening with Native Plants Biologists and other scientists consider invasion by exotic plants to be one of the most serious problems facing native plant and wildlife populations in the U.S. Join this program to take a look at native plants for the shade garden. Learn how adding native plants to the shade landscape will help attract a diversity of wildlife. Natives are also usually easier to grow since they are well adapted to our climate and soils. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Sheila Lombardo will present the program.

Held at the Forsyth Ccounty Cooperative Extension office, 1450 Fairchild Dr., April 1 from noon – 1 p.m. Workshop is free, but registration required. Please register by email at coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc or call

336.703.2850.

April 1 – “We Shall Overcome” production “We Shall Overcome,” a production about the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, will be presented at the International Civil Rights Museum, 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro, on Friday, April 1.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance beings at 6:30 p.m. For information and tickets, go to http://icremweshallovercome.eventb rite.com.

April 1 - 10-Minute Play staged readings to be held The top three winners of the Winston-Salem Writers’ 6th annual 10-Minute Play competition will be stage read on Friday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Arts Center, 251 Spruce Street. The winning plays are: “Not Available in Stores” by John Woestendiek; “Reading Signs” by Marilynn Anselm; and “When the Wolfbane Blooms,” by Wim Coleman.

Admission is $7 for nonmembers and $5 for members and is available at the door.

April 2 - Fairgrounds Skate Park Grand Opening City officials will hold a grand opening for the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Skate Park at 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 2. A short ceremony will be held, after which the park will be turned over to skaters. The first 24 skaters with appropriate safety gear (helmet, elbow pads and knee pads) will receive a unique Skate Park T-shirt. The skate park is located at 406 Deacon Boulevard, outside the Fairgrounds Annex and across from Wake Forest Baseball Park. The park offers 15,200 square feet of ramps, quarter pipes, grinding rails, bank ramps and more for skateboarders of all abilities. It also has a 325-foot-long “pump” track: an undulating track of dips and banks that helps riders master the basics of how to balance and handle their bikes, skateboards and roller skates without the risk of major injury. The skate park builds on the temporary skate park the city set up in the summer of 2014 inside the Fairgrounds Education Building. It incorporates those moveable ramps plus fixed elements such as concrete skate “benches.” The skate park also includes a shade structure, a water station for filling jugs and bottles, a seating area and an emergency call station. The park is designed to accommodate bikes, skateboards and roller skates; scooters are not permitted. Hours for the skate park are 9 a.m. to dusk. More information and skate park rules are posted at WePLAY.ws.

April 4 – Green infrastructure and ecosystem services program Bring your lunch and listen to one of the superstars of the stormwater world. Dr. Hunt will cover some of the reasons for installing stormwater controls as well as the many benefits, including air quality, carbon sequestration, climate resiliency, and biodiversity. There are many innovative ways these ecosystem services can provide a more holistic assessment of stormwater. The program will be held on April 4 from noon – 1 p.m. at the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office, 1450 Fairchild Rd. Continuing Education Credits available: 1 PDH for professional engineers and surveyors, authorized by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Other professionals may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credit. Registration is required. Contact the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register. Phone: 336-703-2850 or email coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc.

Registration open - Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes

Registration is now underway for two Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes. These are 6week classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. One class will take place on Tuesdays, April 5-May 10, 6-8 pm, at Creekside Terrace, 3895 Old Vineyard Road. A second class will be held on Wednesdays, May 18June 22, 4-6 pm, at SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 748-0217. Classes are sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, Family Caregiver Support Program, Senior Services, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, SECU Family House, and Daybreak Respite Program.

Classes fill quickly, so early registration is suggested.

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April 1 Pastoral Anniversary celebration St. Mark Baptist church, 1100 Manley St., will be celebrating pastor rev. Dr. James Fulwood and First lady hattie Fulwood’s 43rd anniversary starting on Friday night, april 1, at 7 p.m. rev. Dr. James linville and members of piney Grove Missionary Baptist church will be the guests for that night. on Sunday, april 3, at 11 a.m. rev. Warren napper will be the guest preacher for the morning service. come celebrate this joyous occasion with the members. rev. Dr. James Fulwood is the host pastor.

April 2 Men’s Breakfast Men of all ages are invited to join First christian church, 1130 n. Main St., Kernersville, for breakfast on april 2 at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. at 8:30 a.m. harvey tater will be our guest speaker. Free tickets for this event are available in the church office.

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on March 27, christians worldwide celebrated easter, or resurrection Sunday, a day they say Jesus the christ rose from the dead more than 2,000 years ago. a wooden cross with a white cloth draped over it is a symbol of that belief.

now, many christians prepare for pentecost, especially pentecost Sunday, which will be May 15 this year. this is celebrated 50 days after easter and marks when the holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and others who followed Jesus. the story can be found in acts 2.

The wooden cross with a white cloth draped over it represents that Jesus the Christ is risen from the dead.

This cross is at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.

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April 3 107th church and 37th pastor’s anniversary Mt. olive Baptist church, 1301 c. e. Gray Dr., will celebrate their 107th anniversary and pastor Dr. rev. charles Gray’s 37th anniversary on Sunday, april 3 at 4 p.m. the community is invited to attend in this celebration.

April 3 ‘Awakening to Awareness’ the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 robinhood road, will hear the rev. lisa Schwartz speak on “awakening to awareness” at 9 .m. Sunday and “celebrate the t (in lGBt): Justice Sunday” at 11 a.m. at the 9:15 a.m.

Forum, Barrie howard will present “the thief, the chief, and the Magi.” For more information, go to uufws.org.

April 3 Interfaith Tour Sunday the community Mosque, St. phillips Moravian church in old Salem, and our lady of Mercy catholic church are the featured stops on the ninth annual interfaith tour sponsored by interfaith Winston-Salem, Sunday afternoon, april 3. the tour begins at the community Mosque, 1419 Waughtown St. at 2 p.m. with a presentation by imam Khalid Griggs, and moves to St. phillips Moravian church, the state’s oldest african-american church still standing in north carolina, at 911 S. Main St. at 3 p.m. for comments by the rev. russ May. the final stop is at our lady of Mercy catholic church, 1730 link road, at 4 p.m. where Father carl Zdancewicz will share the story of his church. time will be allowed for questions and discussion at each location. Free pizza and beverages will be served at our lady of Mercy around 5 p.m. interfaith Winston-Salem is an all-volunteer tax-exempt nonprofit that works to build understanding among religious and non-religious traditions.

April 10 97th anniversary the congregation of Kimberly park holiness church is celebrating its 97th anniversary during the month of april, for each Sunday morning and two afternoons during the month of april. the service times are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Guest churches and their pastors slated for the 4 p.m. services are Bishop t. r. rice of Mercy Seat holiness church (april 10th ) and Bishop arnie Joyce of Miracle Mount carmel holiness church of WV (april 17th). a fellowship dinner will follow the morning service on april 17.

Designated ministers of the church will speak during the 11 a.m. worship services.

April 10 Pastoral pre-anniversary service holy trinity Full Gospel Fellowship center with pastor richard c. Miller Sr, & co-pastor ernestine Miller, located at 5307 peters creek parkway, invite the community to attend the worship service on Sunday april 10, at 4 p.m. the guest church will be Shield of Faith and Dr. James Jones. come join this evening of fellowship for the pastoral preanniversary Service. For more information, contact the church office at 336-784-9347.

April 10 A Night to Honor Israel on Sunday, april 10 at 7 p.m., agape Faith church, 2101 lewisville-clemmons road, clemmons, will hold “a night to honor israel,” together with christians United for israel (cUFi), the largest pro-israel organization in the United States.

Guest speakers include: pastor Victor Styrsky, Gary Bauer, the israeli ambassador to the United States, rabbi Mark cohn from temple emanuel, Jeff epstein and other representatives from our local and national government. the night will feature a performance by Violinist and Dove award nominee laDonna taylor. this night is a night to honor the nation of israel, the Jewish faith, and the people of israel. Join us as we take a united stand for israel. this is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. childcare ages birth to 6th grade will be available. For more information please contact the church office at 336-766-9188.

Beginning April 13 17th Church Anniversary abba Father’s Ministry’s 17th church anniversary will be held april 13-16 at 4014 n. cherry St. Saturday is Family & Friends Day starting at 2 p.m.

Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday through Friday services begin at 7:30 p.m. Worship guest speaker on april 13 is pastor Frederick Smalley of Sanctuary of Faith. thursday guest speaker is Bishop charlie Jenkins of Miracle temple Deliverance.

Friday guest speaker is pastor Sandy Johnson of harvest place Worship center. Saturday guest speaker

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Nationally reknowned gospel singer Vicki Winans performs during the Resurrection service at Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church.

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easter Sunday is celebrated by churches across the country in a myriad of ways. the congregation of Greater cleveland avenue christian church at 5095 lansing Drive featured gospel singer Vicki Winans for their resurrection Sunday Service.

Winans has been connected with Greater cleveland

since she met lead pastor Bishop Sheldon Mccarter 20 years ago at the Great Family Gathering the church held at the Benton convention center and they have been the best of friends since then. “our friendship has been tremendous and what makes Vicki different and unique is the fact that she is so touchable and friendly to everyone,” said Mccarter. the idea to bring Winans to Greater cleveland on

Greater Higher Ground honors black pastors

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Greater higher Ground Ministries’ Family and Senior pastor Janice o. heath sponsored a prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 27, to honor black pastors in the community. this recognition was started by Greater higher Ground’s apostle John h. heath, who died in January 2015. this year, Bishop alicia patterson, pastor alvin carlise and pastor phillip Mccloud were celebrated and treated to a hearty breakfast, words of encouragement and “thank you” gifts.

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The persons in the picture starting from left are Pastor Phillip McCloud, Pastor Janice O. Heath, Apostle Andrea Weeks, First Lady McCloud, Pastor and First Lady Alvin Carlise, Bishop and First Lady Marcus Strong and front Bishop Alicia Patterson. The Pastors celebrated were McCloud, Carlise and Patterson.

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Lesson Scripture: luke 7:1-10 By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand that the lord is able to heal people when he chooses to do so. *recognize the importance of faith and God’s will when praying for healing. *pray for physical needs with full confidence that the lord can heal.

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Background: Jesus has been tempted during his 40-day fast. Jesus has taught in the synagogue in nazareth and so angered the people with his declaration of being the fulfillment of prophesy that they take him to a cliff and are ready to throw him off. in capernaum Jesus healed many and performed the miracle of the fishes, where he said to Simon, “launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught.

(luke 5:4) Jesus has started to gather his twelve and is now forgiving sin: “Man thy sins are forgiven thee.” (luke 5:20); in short Jesus’ popElder ularity is building. after Richard Wayne spending an entire night praying alone on the Wood mountain, Jesus comes down and names his Sunday apostles. then he taught the “Sermon on the School Lesson plain.” (luke 6:17-49) Lesson: Jesus is in capernaum and hears about a centurion who has a sick servant. all indication is that the centurion is a believer and has heard of Jesus’ fame. We already think positively of the centurion because of his concern for his servant, who is sick unto death with the palsy. to accredit him even more, a group of Jewish elders approach Jesus on his behalf. By

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is Bishop Darryl White of Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center. Sunday guest speaker is Bishop James E. Hudson of Steppingstone Holiness Church. All are welcome.

April 17 Youth Breaking Out program Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center located at 5307 Peters Creek Parkway will sponsor a day for youth from grade 6th - college. Join the Y-Bo "Youth Breaking out" program on Sunday, April 17, at 5 p.m. This program is designed to ignite the spiritual flame in youth and young adults with an exciting voyage through the Bible and to develop an intimate relationship with God. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.

April 24 Family & Friends Day Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center with Pastor Richard C. Miller, Sr. & Co-Pastor Ernestine Miler, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, invite everyone to the service for Family & Friends Day Weekend to be held on Sunday, April 24, at 4 pm. The guest pastor will be Dr. James linville and the Piney Grove Baptist Church. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.

April 30 Singles and Single Parents Group Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center located at 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, invite all singles and single parents to join the group on Saturday, April 30, at 5 p.m. This program addresses the needs of single males and females, divorced and widowed individuals, through creative group activities that include guided discussions, group outings, informative support and much more. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.

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Bible study

The Eastside Church of Christ, 536 Barbara Jane Ave. nE, Winston-Salem, is offering a free mail-in Bible study. It is designed to give a greater knowledge of the word of God. The eight-lesson course is an overview of the entire Bible. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up today by calling 336-722-2088 or by e-mailing bern3@lexcominc.net.

Community Clothes Closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 10 a.m. the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post office. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at 336-9235881 or 410-245-3306. Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-3 p.m., love Community Development Corporation, located at 3980 north liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. Joblink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-306-8119.

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

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

Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 north Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through

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teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336744-3012.

Noonday Express new liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

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

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TAnF recipients or who are members of SnAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

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

tions to Missionary Tammy orr at 336744-3012.

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Easter Sunday was that of Bishop McCarter’s eldest daughter Alana, who said she thought Winans would be excellent to headline the Easter service based on the close ties she has had with the family for all these years.

“I love him; I love his ministry; what he does, and his beautiful wife and daughters,” said Winans. “They always have been cream of the crop and I have met millions of people, but it’s very few you can just pick up right where you left off, but he is one of those people.”

Bishop McCarter reiterated the point by saying, “I’ve seen her outside of the church at a conference or something and she sees me and I see her, and it doesn’t matter who either one of us are with, we will just hang

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out.”

The Greater Cleveland Avenue choir kicked things off with exceptional singing that brought everyone to their feet and even bringing Pastor McCarter some out of their pews and into the aisle. The children of the church then performed an interpretative mime dance routine, followed by a tandem routine performed by church members Stephanie Burrison and Courtney Smith.

Winans took the stage and had everyone in stitches as she prefaced her performance with a little comedy and spoke about her longtime friendship with the McCarter family.

Winans sang beautifully even though she was supposed to be resting her

Jewish kosher law, the centurion is considered unclean so Jesus would not be permitted by law to enter his house.

But in their efforts to intervene for the centurion, the elders tell Jesus that the centurion is not only a God-fearer, but has also built a synagogue for them and is therefore worthy of Jesus’ attention. Because of His compassion for both the man and his servant, Jesus makes the decision to go to the centurion’s house. Almost at the centurion's house, Jesus is greeted by a few of the centurion’s friends who now speak on behalf of the centurion. The message from the centurion is relayed in the first person making it emphatic. “I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof.” (vs.7:6) “Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee.” (vs. 7:7) “For I also am a man set under authority …” (vs 7:8) In the midst of his declarations of his unworthiness is also a declaration of profound faith or “great faith,” as Jesus puts it, “but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” (vs. 7:7) The centurion had faith that Jesus could heal from afar off just by speaking it into being. The centurion, aware of his own

voice, but said she definitely was not going to miss this event. She went on to say that the songs that she sang were all requested by friends from Greater Cleveland and even sang an encore song requested by the Bishop himself.

Bishop McCarter’s sermon centered around the phrase “The struggle is real, but the benefits are better,” touching on the fact everyone goes through a struggle at some point in time in their lives, but you have to persevere because the reward that comes after the struggle will be well worth it.

Winans also spoke about her jewelry line that will be released later this year and told everyone there is no limit to what you can make in life.

She wants to use this as a springboard to teach other young women that this is easy to do and the revenue can be used for such things as college tuition.

authority under Caesar, acknowledges that Jesus’ authority is under God, the highest power. Jesus responds not to the messengers only, but to the entire body of onlookers saying, “I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.” (vs. 7:9) The next verse and ending verse to this lesson states, “And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.” (vs. 7:10) If we pay close attention, we find that the servant is not healed by Jesus speaking afar off, but rather by His thoughts. (See Jerimiah 29:11) For Your Consideration: How does Jesus’ authority apply to our daily lives as followers of Him? How can we cultivate “great faith” in our lives?

Life’s Application: Sickness and disease ravage many in our society. We respond by seeking medical care and attention. This is natural and a provision that God has given us. But in cases of terminal illness, health care can only do so much. These are the times we seek God’s intervention. This is the time when our faith in God is most important. We have faith that God is able to heal if He chooses to do so. “The issue is not God’s ability but His plan.” Don Anderson, Union Gospel Press, UMI, Annual Commentary 2015-2016.

Wilbur B. “Buck” Fichter of Williamsburg, VA, died on March 23, 2016.

Buck was born in Kinston, NC, on July 19, 1935, to John and Agnes Fichter. He was an ace high school pitcher, and then played for Wake F o r e s t University when they won the 1955 NCAA Division 1 Baseball Championship.

Following graduation from Wake in 1957 with a degree in Mathematics, he came to NACA (now NASA) in Hampton, VA. He met Ann Bowles, a fellow NACA employee, in a graduate math class.

They were married on August 30, 1958, and spent 54 blissful years together. Ann preceded Buck in eternal rest on January 31, 2013.

While at NACA/NASA, Buck continued his education, first getting a Master’s degree in Engineering Mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1966, and then a PhD in E n g i n e e r i n g Mathematics from North Carolina State University in 1969. During his distinguished career, Buck helped America’s space program, publishing many technical papers on esoteric subjects such as the vibration characteristics of critical aircraft structures, and predictable errors in antenna mesh structures. While working at NASA, he also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Christopher Newport College where he taught Math classes in the evenings for many years.

He later became an

Adjunct Professor for the Graduate School of Engineering at The George Washington University where he taught courses on theory and applications of complex variables.

His athleticism continued to flourish, with Buck serving as a high school football referee, and later developing an impressive golf game.

Buck is survived by his children and grandchildren: Bryan, Deborah, Dane, and Shelby Fichter, of Maryland; and Lee Ann, John, and Jessica VanOrmer of northern Virginia. Their love and support brought a comfort to Buck that no medicine could have provided.

Finding love once in a lifetime is remarkable.

Buck was lucky enough to find it twice, spending much of his final years with Annie Rex of Gloucester, VA. Her warmth, energy and love brightened Buck’s days.

The family intends to host an event in “Celebration of Buck’s Life” where we would like to share happy memories with family and friends. Details of the event will be published at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185; Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland, St., Williamsburg, VA 23185; and Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.

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Forsyth Tech has launched a new website that has been redesigned to transform the user experience. The new site can be viewed at www.forsythtech.edu.

The site features quicker and easier access to information based on audience type, news and social feeds as well as enhanced accessibility, particularly on mobile devices, with the introduction of a responsive web design.

The improved site allows visitors to

Community computer clinic services 100-plus machines

Forsyth Technical Community College’s Computer Technology students worked on multiple computers simultaneously to keep up with demand during the college’s first-ever free community Computer Diagnostic Clinic on March 18.

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Forsyth Technical Community College’s firstever Computer Diagnostic Clinic that was held earlier in March is being called a huge success. In the five hours the free clinic was open, more than 100 people brought their PCs, Macs and laptops to the Technology Building on the college’s Main Campus.

Nearly 40 computer technology faculty and students diagnosed and fixed problems, including minor repairs, virus and spam removal and file system clean up.

“This event exceeded our expectations – we were bombarded,” said Deanne Wesley, department chair, iTEC Davis Center and instructor, Information System Security. “People were lined up at our door before we opened and came from as far away as Hickory, Pilot Mountain

While computers were being serviced, Forsyth Tech faculty held mini workshops for participants, addressing topics such as password recovery, how to create a mobile app and how to create Avatars.

“One participant told me, ‘We got free computer repair and we learned something while we were here – it doesn’t get better than that!,’” –Deanne Wesley, department Wesley said. chair, iTEC “Many participants told us our customer service addressed was virus was impeccable. We are so removal. In fact, one stu- proud of our students for dent worked on a computer how hard they worked. It that contained 3,221 virus- was a perfect learning envies! Another student found ronment for them to pracan ‘underground’ website tice their skills.” on a family computer As a result of the popuwhere you can buy illegal larity of this first computer credit cards. We informed clinic, the college has the family immediately – decided to offer two clinics they had no idea it was per year—in the spring and there.” fall. A fall 2016 date has On average, students not yet been set. and faculty spent 20 to 30 minutes on each computer.

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self-select their interests upfront on the home page based on whether they are a prospective student, current student or business.

Links to information about financial aid, the application process, course listings and payment options are available on almost every page of the site for quick reference. Customized photos throughout the site help reinforce the college’s brand and innovative, sophisticated learning environment.

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and Mt. Airy to participate.

We’re definitely going to offer this clinic again.”

Gerald Kearns, program coordinator, Computer Information Technology, said, “The most popular problem we

“This event exceeded our expectations – we were bombarded.”

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Church adopts ESR families for Easter Shantel, who is a client of Experiment in Self-Reliance ( ESR,) has some Easter cheer.

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Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR) hosted a Day of Caring Easter Giveaway during the week of March 21. In partnership with St. Leo’s Catholic Church, more than 25 clients and their families in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County were adopted and received food and Easter basket items.

St. Leo’s contacted ESR wanting to give families in need the opportunity to enjoy Easter. ESR case managers then contacted the families and arranged for pickup. Items ranged from ham and bread to Easter baskets full of candy.

Zach, a client of ESR, was grateful for the help he received through the donations from St. Leo’s and ESR. “Thank you, [St. Leo’s] for doing what you are doing. I appreciate it. [ESR is] very helpful. Cooperative. Much needed in the community. They provide a great service.”

Shantel, also a client of ESR, was a recipient of the donation from St. Leo’s. When she came to ESR, she didn’t have childcare. After working with her case manager, she

Tommy Bush, an employee of Experiment in Self-Reliance, is shown with food and toys.

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was able to secure reliable childcare for her kids. “Without the childcare, I would have lost my job, I would have lost my employment, where I stay at, and all that. I am grateful for that, and my kids will be able to eat on Easter, and they will be able to have something good for Easter.”

“The donations from St. Leo’s are always very beneficial to our clients,” said Brigette Stowe, Orientation and Eligibility Specialist and coordinator of Days of Caring. “They always go above and beyond and ensure our clients receive top quality goods that will last them for a while. Clients are so grateful when they receive [food and toys] from St. Leo’s because many of the donations given to the families would not have been obtained otherwise, especially during the holidays.”

ESR would like to send a special thanks to St. Leo’s Catholic Church for their generous donation and for providing hope to families this Easter holiday. For more information about ESR and their services, visit their website at www.eisr.org or call 336-7229400.

DOT Campaign to Promote Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is sponsoring a four-week education and enforcement campaign to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. The campaign’s goal is safer streets and sidewalks for all users.

Begun on March 25, the campaign will focus for two weeks on reminding motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians about their legal responsibilities when interacting with each other on the street.

The education theme is “watch out for each other.”

The campaign will use radio advertisements and traffic report sponsorships,

digital advertising, social media and public service announcements on WSTV Digital Media and the city’s YouTube channel.

The first week of the education campaign targets bike riders and motorists, to be followed by a week targeting pedestrians and motorists.

This will be followed by a two-week enforcement campaign. During the first week of the enforcement campaign, officers will issue warnings to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians and remind them of state laws regarding each mode, except where flagrant violations endanger people, in which case officers will issue citations.

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RALEIGH – Over the last 43 years, North Carolina governors have welcomed thousands of high school students to the Governor’s Page Program to inspire the next generation of leaders to get involved in public service.

Six high school students participating in the program recently spent time with State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) staff in Raleigh, learning about basic financial concepts and tips for managing money. The financial presentation was part of a week-long schedule of activities designed for juniors and seniors in the Page Program.

During the presentation, SECU representatives encouraged students to think about their financial future and discussed actions they can implement to help achieve their goals. This is the Credit Union’s second year of hosting education sessions for Governor’s Pages.

“The high school students come to Raleigh to learn more about government, politics and the history of North Carolina but are also given the opportunity to expand their financial education by meeting with local SECU representatives,” noted Diane McClary, Special Assistant and Page Coordinator, Office of Governor Pat McCrory. “Many students have benefited from hearing about topics such as credit card usage, credit scores, saving for college and retirement. We are thankful for the opportunity to partner with State Employees’ Credit Union, providing education to the future leaders of North Carolina.”

Jimmy Goodrum, senior vice president of SECU’s Member Education and Outreach department, commented, “We are happy to have a role in helping shape tomorrow’s leaders by teaching the students concepts they need to make wise financial decisions in the future.”

The Governor’s Page Program is one of many youth education initiatives State Employees’ Credit Union supports to promote the development of healthy financial habits. SECU reaches thousands of students annually through partnerships with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the N.C. Business Committee for Education in support of Students@Work Week, emphasizing career options, job shadowing, and “Real World” financial simulation exercises. Credit Union staff also conducts financial workshops and serve as judges for North Carolina’s Future Business Leaders of America and the Distributive Education Clubs of America, in addition to holding an annual Youth Saving Challenge in conjunction with Financial Literacy Month in April. For more information, visit www.ncsecu.org.

“We are very concerned about the safety of all roadway users, but pedestrians and bicyclists are the most susceptible to injury or death.”

–Matthew Burczyk, the city’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.

During the second week of the enforcement campaign, officers will issue citations to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians who are not following the

law.

Pedestrian fatalities were up 10 percent nationally in 2015, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. This

increase is attributed in part to motorists and pedestrians watching their cell phones instead of where they’re going. In WinstonSalem, there were 83 acci-

dents involving pedestrians in 2013 and 89 in 2014, said Matthew Burczyk, the city’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.

“We are very concerned about the safety of all roadway users, but pedestrians and bicyclists are the most susceptible to injury or death,” Burczyk said. “It is encouraging that other communities who have tried this two-pronged campaign have seen a decrease in unsafe behaviors.”

RiverRun offers films of interest to seniors

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Founderd in 1998, the RiverRun international Film Festival has grown substantially since its inception. it is now one of the premier film festivals in the southeastern United States. the 2016 festival dates will be april 7-17. there are over 160 films screened at venues such as the Unc School of the arts three theatres on campus, aperture theatre downtown on Fourth Street, hanes Brands theatre, Secca and Bailey park. Riverrun presents high-profile, critically-acclaimed films and is dedicated to the role of cinema as a “conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints.” its vision is to “Unite communities through film.”

Films range from dramas to comedies, documentaries to shorts, to Saturday Morning cartoons and more. they are also bringing back some old films, such as “Breakfast at tiffany’s” and “Rebel Without a cause.”

Kristi Marion, RiverRun’s communications director, has selected several films that would be of interest to seniors.

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story Storyboard artist harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian Michelson, were behind some of hollywood’s most iconic examples of visual storytelling, but their contributions remain largely uncredited. this is the story of a talented couple once considered “the heart of hollywood.”

Screening Times: April 9 / 7:30PM / UNCSA - Main Theatre April 10 / 4:30PM / a/perture 2 Maya Angelou And Still I Rise a tribute to the life and work of pulitzer prize-winning writer, poet, actress, activist and icon Maya angelou, this reverent documentary love letter shows how her life has inspired countless people around the world.

Screening Times: April 11 / 8:00PM / SECCA April 12 / 7:30PM / SECCA

My Love Affair With the Brain: The Life and Science of Dr. Marion Diamond enrichment and plasticity--capabilities we now take for granted--were the scientific battleground where Dr. Marian Diamond changed forever our paradigm for understanding the brain. She is a beloved professor, worthy role model for women in science, and all round brain-whisperer.

Screening Time: April 12 / 5:00PM / Hanesbrands Theatre

Mom and Me Mom and Me challenges the familiar love story shared between a son and his mother. it is a story that reveals the comedy in the everyday and misery on some other days.

Screening Times: April 8 / 4:00PM / a/perture 1 - $6 April 9 / 7:00PM / a/perture 1 April 10 / 1:00PM / a/perture 1

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Filmmakers heidi ewing and Rachel Grady zoom out to consider the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, norman lear.

Screening Time: April 7 / 7:00PM / Hanesbrands Theatre

The Polar Bear Club a stubborn old man struggles with the changes and loss that occur as he and his group of close friends near the final chapter of their lives.

Screening Times: April 8 / 5:00PM / UNCSA - Gold Theatre April 9 / 1:30PM / UNCSA - Main Theatre DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM ONE 102 minutes Screening Times: April 9 / 2:00PM / UNCSA - Babcock Theatre April 15 / 5:30PM / UNCSA - Babcock Theatre

Journey to the Sea an elderly woman floats down a river of elusive memories and fragmented artifacts of cinema history, straining to recall the places that she has been in this elegant work of experimental nonfiction from Durham, nc filmmaker Josh Gibson.

Mining Poems or Odes Robert, an ex-shipyard welder from Govan in Glasgow, has put aside his tools for pen and paper and reflects on how his life experiences have influenced his newfound compulsion to write.

The Soul of a Tree World famous woodworker George nakashima's path crosses twice with a man in eden, idaho named Bill Vaughn: once when George was interned during World War ii, and again decades later, when Bill picked up the book the Soul of a tree.

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM TWO 100 minutes Screening Times: April 10 / 11:00AM / UNCSA - Babcock Theatre April 16 / 10:30AM / UNCSA - Gold Theatre

The 100 Years Show carmen herrera is one of the oldest working artists today. She was a pioneering abstract painter in the '40s and '50s, but only recently found the recognition that eluded her for most of her career, as she approaches her 100th birthday.

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You are hereby advised that on November 16, 2015, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Because you have failed to demolish or repair such dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code.

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