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LEAD Girls NC host third annual soirée

Volume 45, Number 26

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By TEviN STiNSoN THE CHRoNiCLE

March 1 is the official start of Women's History Month in the United States.

While we celebrate the women who have made history with their contributions to society, we must also ensure that young girls and preteen girls have the necessary tools and resources to become leaders and history-makers in their communities as well.

And last week more than 200 people came together to celebrate a local organization that has been doing just that for the past three years, LEAD Girls NC. Founded by Joy Nelson in 2016, the mission of LEAD (Learning Everyday Achieving Dreams) Girls NC is to encourage and mentor girls to aspire and achieve greatness academically, emotionally and creatively. From humble Photo by Tevin Stinson beginnings as an afterJoy Nelson founder of LEAD Girls NC congratulates Brittany Shuff during the 3rd Annual LEAD Girls school program with only soiree on Sunday, March 3.

Shuff is the first participant in the LEAD Girls program to graduate from high six girls, today LEAD school. serves more than 150 girls in middle schools in lege and seeing how many idea what that could be or done. Statistics show in eight more Title i schools Forsyth and Guilford girls in the community how to get there," said Forsyth County, one in that need us," Nelson told Counties. needed a positive role Nelson. "in LEAD our three girls struggle to those in attendance during During the LEAD Girls model, she decided to fol- girls discover a safe envi- achieve stability in adult- the soirée.

Soirée on Sunday, March low her heart. "... We can make a ronment. They learn to hood and girls in our com3, an annual gathering that "... i knew i was ready problem solve, support munity are more likely to remarkable impact in this serves as a fundraiser for to get into action and those their peers and communi- end up in poverty or home- community." the program, Nelson, who girls needed me. We have cate effectively. They set less.

Along with raising is a graduate of Salem girls in our program who high expectations for "To sum it up, LEAD funds for the program, the College and a certified life have experienced things no themselves." gives a future and we need soiree held at the village coach, said when girls have child should have to expeAccording to Nelson, you to be in their corner. inn Event Center also a strong foundation and rience. We have girls who since 2016 more than 300 Currently we're in two served as an opportunity someone who believes in don't have parents to care girls have benefitted from middle schools and we for LEAD to highlight them, they can do any- for them and girls who the LEAD program, but have our Saturday commu- some of their supporters thing. She said after col- want a future but have no there is still work to be nity program. There are and girls who are enrolled

in the program. This year's honorees were Karl yena and Heather Scales. The LEAD Girl Award was presented to Brittany Shuff, a senior at Carter G. Woodson and the first LEAD Girl to graduate from high school. Shuff, who will attend Fayetteville State University in the fall, is a leader who is always willing to go above and beyond to help others.

Nelson said, "She's a leader. Always willing to head up projects and even stays late on Saturdays to held me clean. She's eager to go to college and take on the world and i know she will."

After accepting her award, Shuff read a poem she wrote about her experiences with LEAD Girls NC called "A Black Girls’ Undefined World." The poem talked about overcoming obstacles and reaching your dreams.

She read, "... i'm going to choose to stand before you as i am and i'm going to walk my path with integrity and there's no one who will be able to stop me from being me."

An unofficial tally of the funds raised during the event last weekend topped $17,000. During the soirée, Nelson personally thanked individuals and organizations that made donations to the program.

For more information on LEAD Girls NC, visit www.leadgirls.org.

82 students honored during 39th Human Relations Student Awards Banquet

By TEviN STiNSoN THE CHRoNiCLE

For nearly 40 years the city’s Human Relations Department has partnered with the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system to host the Human Relations Student Awards Banquet and this year the event was bigger than ever.

The banquet, held annually at the Embassy Suites hotel, is designed to honor students who exemplify positive human relations in their dealing with others on such issues as race, religion, and cultural differences. This years event honored 82 students from every school in the district and several private schools as well.

While speaking with

The Chronicle before the start of the banquet on Thursday, Feb. 28, Wanda Allen-Abraha, director of the city’s human relations department, said she was excited to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of honoring young people in our community who are sometimes overlooked because they don’t play sports or get straight “As”.

“We are really excited to be able to continue to focus on students who don’t always get recognized and that don’t always get rewarded, but they are salt-of-the-earth, cream-of-the-crop students who do excellent things for the community,” continued Allen-Abraha. “…

They do things for the elderly, they helped victims of the hurricanes, they do things for other students who are bullied. one child even learned sign language to be able to communicate with a child who was deaf in her classroom.

“Those are the type of kids we’re celebrating today. So its always exciting and an honor to be able to do this every year.”

While enjoying dinner,

the student honorees and their more than 600 guests listened to the keynote address delivered by Alfreda Smith, the principal at Northwest Middle School and the 2018 Principal of the year.

Mayor Allen Joines was also on hand to thank the honorees for their willingness to help others and make Winston-Salem a better place for everyone.

He also presented AllenAbraha with a proclamation marking the event and the work the Human Relations Department does to bring students together. “…i want to offer my sincere congratulations to each and every one of you.

Thank you for what you’re doing not only in your school, but in our community as well,” said Joines. “it’s been said before, but we are here tonight honoring students that exemplify good human relation skills.

Reaching out to others wheather it be on race issues, cultural issues or whatever it might be to say we can work together, go to school together and have a very meaningful life together.”

After dinner and the

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Last week the city’s Human Relations Department hosted the 39th Annual Human Relations Student Awards Banquet.

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keynote address, the students made their way across the stage to receive their awards. With giant smiles each student

accepted their awards as they were congratulated by several community leaders including interim Superintendent Dr.

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New group supports women entrepreneurs

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BY BRIDGET ELAM THE CHRONICLE

On Feb 28, a new women’s group hosted a launch party as a way to get the word out about its mission: to help women start, slay and stay in business.

Founded by Chisa Pennix-Brown, Shemikia Wallace and Cierra Graham, Real Glowgetters is a non-profit organization that was created to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses and promote brand recognition.

For the month of March, the organization will have open membership and is looking for women who desire one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help expand their entrepreneurial endeavors. Officially started in August 2018, the Real Glowgetters’ Passion Like Fire Launch Party and Live Podcast served as a coming out party for the group at the Venture Café in Winston-Salem.

The event opened with an introduction from Real Glowgetters’ co-founder, Chisa Pinnex-Brown, who clearly pointed out that the group was not a social club. Posted on the website and reiterated by Pennix-Brown, the organization’s list of things it is not includes: We are not a multilevel marketing company.

We do not discriminate against women or people who choose to identify as women.

We are not your competition or any other women’s group. We seek to enhance those who want to be a part of the positivity and the opportunities that come with being a member.

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The featured speaker, who brought words of encouragement to attendees, was Sylvia Reid. She is the owner of iPivot Life, a company that offers life coaching and motivational speaking. About her membership with the Real Glowgetters, Reid said, “I know what she (PinnexBrown) offered. And if it was going to be more condensed and more volume to it, I wanted to be a part of it. And that’s one of the main reasons why I joined.

“In this group, you get more detailed information on business and tools you can use. She’ll send you networking things that might be beneficial to you and your business. So, it’s more one-on-one,” Reid continued.

The event had a question-and-answer session. It also allowed current members to give their testimonials regarding the growth they’ve seen since joining the group.

Members of Real Glowgetters own businesses that range from makeup artistry to information technology to life coaching.

Currently 13 members strong, the Real Glowgetters are hoping to expand their membership to approximately 30 members each year. According to Pennix-Brown, that number allows for growth but also keeps a personal feel for memebers.

“It is hard already to get 13 members together all at the same time,” Pennix-Brown laughed.

“We strategically host events in different areas to provide opportunities for members to be seen. They also let people make purchases with them, to grow their businesses.

“We are making sure we fill the needs of what people want. We can’t be everything to everybody but the things our members have asked, we direct them to the person or the organization that can help. So far we haven’t had anyone that we haven’t been able to help. That makes a big difference.”

For more information about the Real Glowgetters, membership sign-up and upcoming events, visit the website at www.realglowgetters.org.

olis Task Force at its first meeting The new Smith Reynolds Airport Board held its first meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and was briefed on the recent efforts conducted by an Aerotropolis Task Force that is co-chaired by County Commissioner Chair David Plyler and Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines. The Task Force was formed after a

areas,” Owens told the Airport Board.

Since the study was released last year, a task force made up of community leaders has been actively looking at how the airport can connect to the activities happening at the Innovation Quarter, Whitaker Park and local universities, along with how it can attract new innovations like drones and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

New airport board meets for the first time on Feb. 19. study that was conducted

by Dr. Jack Kasarda and Brent Lane of Aerotropolis Business Concepts LLC to explore how Smith Reynolds Airport can become more of an economic driver for the entire community.

Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce President Mark Owens attended the meeting and talked about the Chamber’s role and how to best include the airport in local economic development efforts.

“Throughout the process, we’ve been able to find out what a true gem our airport is and the many great opportunities we have with the surrounding

The task force is also looking at how to market available land and building space at the airport and potential uses for other county properties located near it.

Owens said the process includes outreach to the community surrounding the airport to make sure that the resulting development and the jobs that are created benefit everyone.

Aerotropolis was just one of several issues related to the airport that the new board heard. The airport, which is owned by Forsyth County, officially became a county department this year. The organizational change gives the airport access to more

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county resources, including $1.1 million recently allocated by county commissioners to address some of Smith Reynold’s capital maintenance needs.

The Airport Commission of Forsyth County, which was established to govern the airport in 1949, has now been replaced by the Airport Board, which is made of seven members appointed by the county commissioners.

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with familiar faces. It consists of the five members of the former Airport Commission, which are Scott Piper, James Shaw, Thomas McKim, Perry Hudspeth and County Commissioner Ted Kaplan. Former Chamber CEO Gayle Anderson and Inmar CEO David Mounts, who were part of the Airport Advisory Board that helped guide the airport through its reorganization last year, are also now part of the Airport Board.

“The transition has worked out as seamlessly as we could’ve possibly hoped,” said Piper, who is Airport Board chair.

Piper said the county

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Smith Reynolds, a 700-acre general aviation airport located on North Liberty Street, is currently used for corporate and recreational aviation and has commercial tenants who provide services like flight training and maintenance overhaul and repair (MRO) on large passenger aircraft. A recent state study found that the airport and its related aviation and aerospace assets have an $801 million impact on the local economy and support 3,585 jobs. This was the highest impact among North Carolina’s 62 general aviation public airports.

The airport has numerous capital projects planned. Construction is expected to begin this summer on a voterapproved bond project for a $16.6 million Forsyth Tech Aviation Center at the airport that will train students in MRO work.

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The next Airport Board meeting will be March 21 at 4 p.m.

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Sparks fly over contract for Disparity Study T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

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Councilmembers Clark and Adams share differing opinions on the need of study.

During their meeting on Monday, Feb. 18 the Winston-Salem City Council adopted a resolution awarding a contract to MGT of America Consulting, LLC to conduct a disparity study looking at the effectiveness of the city’s current M/WBE (Minority Women Business Enterprise) Program.

In the 1980s the City of Winston-Salem adopted a policy to provide minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in city contracting and other programs. In addition to assisting minorities and womenowned businesses that provided services for the city, the program also hosts workshops and seminars to show business owners the best way to win contracts.

With a focus on economic vitality and diversity, the objective of the disparity study is to determine the effectiveness of the current M/WBE Program and recommend remedies to address any barriers that adversely affect the contract participation of M/WBE firms, should any exist.

Tiesha Hinton, assistant director of Business Inclusion & Advancement, said the intent of the study is to evaluate contracting over a five-year period in construction, professional services, and goods and services, and determine the effectiveness of the program. She said, “In addition to doing that, they will also recommend modifications if necessary, adjustments if necessary particular to who we spend money with and who comes to the city to do business with us.”

According to documents available on the city of Winston-Salem website, the disparity study will cover the time period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018.

The study is expected to cost the city $333,570.

Councilmember Robert Clark raised questions about the need for the study. He mentioned other large metropolitan cities in North Carolina like Greensboro, Raleigh, and Charlotte have conducted similar studies and the results are all the same.

“We’re going to spend $333,000 for something we already have. We have Greensboro’s study, Durham’s,

Asheville’s, Charlotte’s and in my experience reading them, they all read the same,” continued Clark. “…For $333,000 we can probably build and sell 15 to 20 single family homes in the east side of town and that’s the trade off.

“I just have a hard time spending this much money for something and we know how it’s going to read because we’re just like Greensboro, and we’re just like Durham. Asheville may be a little different but they all read the same. And we’re going to get the same document and spend $330,000 instead of building homes.”

Clark went on to discuss the council’s decision to spend $150,000 on a housing study that he said was worthless. He said, “We spent $150,000 on a student housing study; didn’t build a single house. We lost an $800,000 grant and now we’re going to spend $333,000.

That’s almost $1.5 million down the drain out of our city funds.”

Mayor Tempore Vivian Burke said she agrees with Councilman Clark that when the city spends large sums of money, it should be something worth the tax dollars.

She said although she would support the study, she wants to see something come from it.

“I’m glad that we’re looking at this disparity study that the councilwoman (Adams) pushed for, but put something out there that shows us how we can evaluate if it’s worth our money or not,” Burke said.

Councilmember Denise “DD” Adams, who brought the idea of a disparity study to the council in 2012, said at that time it would have cost about half as much.

Adams said, at that time the council didn’t feel it was

necessary; but there has to be a system of checks and balances in place to ensure the program is operating the way it should. Adams went on to say that the council at times has shown favoritism to “white projects” that are brought before the board. “…There always has to be a process of checks and balances for anything that is systemic. That’s just the way it is. I respect the opinions of my council members but what really gets to me about this council, at times, is that when anything outside of white projects come to this council, we always seem to want to beat them down.

We always have a reason of why it can’t be done,” she continued. “When we bring Whitaker Park and we bring Innovation Quarter and all this other stuff, I don’t hear anybody saying anything about that. “…I fought for this for almost 10 years and I stand by it.”

Adams went on to say when speaking with city councilmembers of a city that has already completed the disparity study, they say it’s one of the best things they could’ve done, because they were able to find issues within their programs. She also noted that the city didn’t make changes to the way it contracts minority and women-owned businesses until 2015. “…As we go forward, if we want to be inclusive, we have to make sure that the economic disparity that is in this city goes away and we have to put some processes in place to try to level the playing field.”

When it came time to vote, the motion passed 6 to 1.

Councilmember Clark was the only member to vote against the study.

NBTF celebrity co-chairs revealed

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

During a press conference at the Benton Convention Center earlier this week, Margaret Avery and Chester Gregory were named celebrity co-chairs for the 2019 National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF).

Avery is best known for her performance as Shug in the film “The Color Purple” for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. Although she’s most known for her appearances in films, Avery’s acting career began on the stage. After appearing in stage productions such as “Revolution,” “The Sistuhs,” and “Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?” in 1972 Avery received the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress.

Margaret Avery and Chester Gregory will serve as celebrity co-chairs for the 2019 National Black Theatre Festival. The bi-annual festival is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 29, and end on Saturday, Aug. 3.

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After she was introduced as a celebrity co-chair for the third time, Avery said what she enjoys most about the festival is how the community comes together every two years to make sure the festival goes over without any hitches. She said, “It feels good to see the community out giving us their support because we know the festival wouldn’t happen without you.

“It just makes my heart smile every time I come and see people giving out brochures and see the women and men driving, you don’t have that kind of support in every city. I’m from Los Angeles and I don’t think we could pull this off in Los Angeles,” Avery said.

When discussing her love for the stage, Avery said after she appeared in the 1985 film “The Color Purple,” a film directed by Steven Spielberg based on the novel written by Alice Walker, she was labeled as a dramatic actor so in order for her to explore other genres, she went back to her roots, the stage. She said while it may be seen as a lost art, it’s wonderful to see so many people supporting the festival and helping preserve a part of AfricanAmerican culture.

“It’s just wonderful that you’re supporting it. We don’t get the support financially from our government anymore.

Most of the community theatres are struggling and we just need you and I want you to know you are important to us.”

Gregory, a native of Gary, Indiana, is most known for his performance as the lead in the Chicago Black Ensemble Theatre’s production of The Jackie Wilson Story for which he received rave reviews from critics across the country. Gregory also appeared in the Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Hairspray.”

A graduate of Columbia College, Gregory also starred in the Broadway productions of “Tarzan” and “CryBaby.” In 2013 Gregory produced his first production, “The Eve of Jackie,”and that same year the production was selected to headline the NBTF. As he stood before the dozens of fans and festival supporters dressed in customary purple and black attire at the press conference on Monday, March 4, Gregory said he felt like he was back home.

“I’m so excited and honored to be here and share this co-chair position.”

The 2019 National Black Theatre Festival is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 29, and end on Saturday, Aug. 3. Hosted bi-annually by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC), the festival will feature theatrical performances, poetry, live music, a film festival, workshops, vendor fairs and much more.

For more information on the NBTF visit www.ncblackrep.org.

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Young Democrats register local students to vote

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BY Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

The Young Democrats of Forsyth County (YDFC) is making sure local high school students are registered to vote during the 2020 election. last week the two organizations joined forces and kicked off a voter registration tour at local high schools.

The tour began on Monday, Feb. 25, at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA) and continued on Thursday, Feb. 28, at Carver high School.

Quamekia Shavers, president of the YDFC, said the purpose of the tour is to let young people in the com-

munity know that they can get involved in the voting process and register to vote before they turn 18 years old. To pre-register to vote in north Carolina, you have to be at least 16 years old, although you have to be 18 years old to vote. registration forms are stored until citizens are of legal age to vote.

Shavers said it is important that we educate our youth because for years young people have neglected to vote because they aren’t informed. She said, “We miss these votes because students don’t feel empowered, they don’t feel informed.

“Because they aren’t being empowered or informed, they don’t know

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that they’re eligible to vote or register to vote. So many of them today who are 16, when it’s time for them to vote, they don’t have to worry about that.

They can just go downtown or their respective precinct and vote,” continued Shavers. “This was a huge market that we missed. if these high school students would have known that they could get $10 an hour canvasing and handing out literature, how many more students and young people would have signed up and been instrumental in a campaign and for our party? But they didn’t even know they weren’t even registered to vote. “… They saw the signs

Students at Carver High School register to vote on Thursday, Feb. 28, in the cafeteria.

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Devereaux Nash, secretary of the Young Democrats of Forsyth County, helps a student at Carver High School fill out a voter registration form on Thursday, Feb. 28.

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about the local election, but it doesn’t matter if you see something every day if it’s something that you feel doesn’t impact your life. it’s just something you just walk by and i don’t want that to happen this election because it’s very crucial that we stand up and be active, and as long as we do that we’ll be successful.” on the first day of the tour Shavers said nearly all of the seniors at WSPA registered. Day two at Carver was just as successful. After setting up a “registration station” in the cafeteria during lunch, more than 30 students registered in the first hour.

While filling out their registration forms, seniors Skylasia David and Mahonea Stafford said they decided to take advantage of the opportunity to register because they didn’t get to vote last year. “i didn’t get to vote for president last year, so i really do want to vote because i feel like every vote counts,” David said.

When asked why they think young people don’t vote, Stafford said most people feel like their vote doesn’t matter. “i feel like most people our age don’t vote because they feel like their vote doesn’t matter. But i

feel like it’s my right to vote, so i feel like i should exercise that right,” Stafford said.

After registering, students got to enjoy fresh doughnuts and other snacks. A final tally of the registration forms totaled more than 100.

Throughout the month the voter registration tour is expected to visit the other high schools in the district.

For more information, visit the Forsyth County Democratic Party headquarters, 1128 Burke Street, or call 336-7245941.

The Forsyth Promise - Be the Change community convenings

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The Forsyth Promise is a values-driven organization guided by the core values of educational equity, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and data driven decision making striving to catalyze systemic change in education to realize the organization’s vision; that every child in Forsyth County receives the best education possible and is fully equipped to thrive throughout life.

The organization hosted their quarterly Be the Change convening, which was a multi-faceted event that explored the concept of educational equity through an examination of their core measures for education, a screening of the documentary film “Beyond the Bricks,” facilitated table conversation, and a panel discussion.

The executive Director of The Forsyth Promise, Wendy Poteat, highlighted many areas of data based on the organization’s 2018 report, stating that, “students of color and students who are experiencing economic disadvantage are falling behind in Forsyth County in alarming numbers and they are not catching back up.” She also asked the over 150 attendees to recognize that partnerships move at the speed of trust and that there needed to be courageous con-

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versations as partners in community. She emphasized that moving forward together as allies and not adversaries meant that no one in the room could opt out.

The documentary, “Beyond the Bricks,” was screened, which follows two African-American males and their experiences in the new Jersey school system. it highlighted the lifeline of support they received from compassionate community leaders and alternative education programs that addressed the root causes of their problems with staying focused in school.

The audience was then led by facilitators to have deeper discussions at each table about the data that was presented and what it meant to them. People were asked about the role that the community needs to play in changing the outcomes that persist in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for students. The conversation also focused on how community collaborations could be strengthened to impact greater student success. The conversation ended with community members reporting out and sharing their insight into how to start to realize systemic change in Forsyth County. The attendees were energized and prepared to ask the panel some

very important questions.

The panel consisted of Malishai Woodbury, chair of the WSFCS Board of education, Stan law, Ceo of the YMCA of northwest north Carolina, and Karen roseboro, instructional superintendent for WSFCS inspire 340 Schools. The panel was asked several questions about the data and the glaring disparities that are present and how we can begin to move past conversation and into actual strategies for action.

They were asked about policies and practices that need to be addressed that disproportionately impact African-American males.

Stan law responded very candidly about what it is like to be an AfricanAmerican male and the stress and hurt that comes with that reality. he pointed out that the issues have to be addressed truthfully, saying, “This is not a school system problem, this is a community problem. We have to collaborate and work intentionally."

Questions from the audience were very focused with intentionality and the feeling that the community is ready to move collectively to force changes. one audience member asked Board of education Chair Malishai Woodbury what the ideal resume of the next superintendent should look like

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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK T H E C H R ON I C LE

Endia Beal is a picture perfect

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

Her name is artistic and unique - Endia. Her personality is a mixture of sweetness, confidence, strength, intellect, boldness, humor, humility, and rebellion. But her rebellion has a purpose.

“Commercials tell you what to think; art supposed to make you think. And as artists, we don’t make work to please. It’s about making work that needs to be in the world,” Endia said with a very confident smile.

This black girl really does rock. I was in awe of her intellect and unapologetic love for the arts.

“Essentially, art is not supposed to make you comfortable. It’s to make you feel uncomfortable, so you can question your own insecurities, your own prejudice, your own ideas,” she said.

Endia Beal is the director of Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University and associate professor of art. In 2013

Beal graduated from Yale School of Art with a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree. Her experience at Yale prepared her for the corporate world. “I got a job at a corporate IT (information technology) space and I was the only person of color in that space. I found that I had to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

I was the elephant in the room and it became this conversation where people were talking about me, but they weren’t talking to me.”

She laughs and then jokes about some of the comments she had to deal with from white women: “Girl, how did you get your hair to do that? Can my hair do that?” I said, “Why don’t we try it,” Endia recalled. And she did just that.

Endia is a very talented and creative photographer, with a vision that puts her in a category of her own.

After the conversations with the white women asking about her hair, there it was, a bold and unique

vision that only Endia Beal would try. She did a photo series entitled “Can I Touch It?” She photographed white women in their 40s and gave them hairstyles that black women wear. “The purpose was to question conformity. When I go to interviews and I have an Afro, I never get the job.

People assume that I’m militant. I asked the women what happens if we made you the other for a moment and I assumed these white women didn’t know what I was talking about. I was wrong. Not only did they know, but they also understood and had their own stories as women and their own testimonies. So making the ‘Can I Touch It?’ was really a collaboration to question conformity within these corporate spaces that are not really designed for women of color. ‘So Can I Touch It?’ was my way of using humor as a way to address that real issue.”

Beal’s next vision came after some of her students at Winston-Salem

These photographs are part of Beal’s work entitled “Can I Touch It?”

State University shared their negative experience with job interviews. “They would come and say I went to this interview and they asked me if that was my name, and if I didn’t mind changing my name, or they questioned my hairstyle and asked if I wear it like this all the time. One student was asked how many kids she has and how old are they. I found that my students were experiencing the same thing I experienced and my mother experienced within this larger dynamic of employment.”

From those conversations came the birth of her work, “Am I What You’re Looking For?” The New York Times did a story on this phenomenal work.

Beal said most of the photographs and stories were of Winston-Salem State students. “I went to the home and towns they grew up in and photographed them in their home. So we created a larger conversation about their fears and insecurities. The girls and I collaborated and took a

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Endia Beal risk in putting ourselves out there, ultimately to create a larger conversation, and hopefully address issues that other young women and universities are dealing with as they transition from this academic setting into this corporate space. It was a larger platform to give the students a voice to talk around conformity, around employment discrimination, things like having to change your name in order to get an interview and being questioned about things that are illegal. So that is what ‘Am I What You’re Looking For?’ is about.”

As director and curator of Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State, the associate professor of art brings artists and exhibits that speak to the experience of the students.

“When many of my students come into the gallery, they’ve never been to a gallery in their life. So for me, it’s my job to make sure that you’re comfort-

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able at The Louve in Paris, France, or The MoMa (the Museum of Modern Art) in New York City. Wherever you’re going, you came to Diggs first and had an intellectual experience with art, you brought your own subjective truth, so when you go elsewhere, you realize your voice is what gives the art life.”

Her work experience also includes the Southern Center for Contemporary Art, the Connecticut Center for Arts and The New York Times Magazine.

Check out more of my interview with Endia Beal on our winstonsalem Chronicle YouTube channel. Professor Beal shares some of the past and upcoming exhibits at Diggs Gallery. You’ll really enjoy one of my favorite moments during the interview, when she lights up when I asked about her husband and son. I love her son’s name, I’m sure you will too.

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Kimbrough to host community forum, all local officials should be held to the same standard

On March 25, 2019 at 6 p.m., Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough will be hosting his inaugural community forum to hear from his constituents and to address questions and concerns about the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department. The Chronicle commends Sheriff Kimbrough for his willingness to stand before his constituency and be held accountable as he works to improve the quality of life for Forsyth County residents. All elected officials, especially those that represent the urban core of our community, should be held to the same standard.

If we closely examine the community calendar, we tend to see the same few elected officials that are out in the community hosting forums with residents and actually working to solve their issues. Federal, state and local officials are all responsible for meeting with their constituents to get feedback before and after they decide on key issues. We should no longer tolerate elected officials that collect a check and only show up in our neighborhoods when they are invited to give speeches or to have their names mentioned for the event roll call. The people of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County deserve more than leaders who only decide on irrelevant legislation and then go home to rest.

All of our elected officials who represent the urban core should have to answer the tough questions: What community/economic development initiatives have your developed? What legislation have you actually passed that makes a positive difference in the lives of others?

How many town hall/neighborhood meetings have you personally hosted, and what were the results of the meeting? What improvements in education have you partnered to produce? How have you made our communities safer and more prosperous? The answers to these questions will help hold our leaders accountable to moving our city, county and state forward.

Since he took office in December 2018, Sheriff Kimbrough has made key changes to his staff, established essential partnerships with the public safety community, adjusted the policy regarding ICE and undocumented immigrants, re-established the I-Team to combat crime and human trafficking, and is now hosting a community form to be graded by the people on his first three months in office. Bobby Kimbrough is quickly emerging as a true servant leader and will soon be one of only a few of our elected federal, local and state officials to even bother to host a community forum in Winston-Salem in the last decade. After all, we know that it is extremely difficult to speak for the people of our community if we haven’t met with them to know what they desire.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rights of babies born alive should not be up for debate TO THE EDITOR:

Last week, the Left proved just how extreme it has become when they voted against legislation that would have required medical treatment for newborn infants fighting for their lives.

The Born-Alive Abortion Survivor Protection Act - a bill I was proud to co-sponsor - is a simple but important bill. It would protect babies born alive after failed abortions by making sure they receive the same medical care that any infant born alive at that stage would receive.

Currently, no federal protection of this kind exists. And as we’ve seen from Governor Ralph Northam’s deeply disturbing comments, there are those who think a baby’s right to life can still be debated even after they’ve been born. I’m astonished some believe infanticide is appropriate in any context.

Providing a newborn baby with proper medical care regardless of their birth shouldn’t be a matter of debate or

controversy. It is the right and humane thing to do. The fact that many of my Senate colleagues voted this legislation down without justification says frightening things about where this debate is headed.

Richard Burr U.S. Senator Washington, D.C.

North Korea Summit

TO THE EDITOR:

The United States cannot afford to lift sanctions on North Korea without concrete assurances of denuclearization. President Trump made the right move walking away in Hanoi, just as President Reagan walked away from the negotiating table in Reykjavik.

President Trump understands that it’s better to strike no deal than a bad deal, especially since we have seen the consequences of a bad nuclear deal with Iran under the Obama Administration. I applaud the President and Secretary Pompeo’s continued dialogue with North Korea regarding the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and their pursuit of an outcome that is in the best interests of our nation and our allies.

Tom Tillis U.S. Senator Washington, D.C.

Mayor Joines on ‘The State of the Community’ Mayor Allen Joines

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Several years ago our community’s leadership adopted the bold goal of making Winston-Salem one of the top-50 metro areas in the country. Since then we have provided an annual State of the Community update to assess our progress and report on other important issues facing Winston-Salem.

We provided our most recent update on February 26. Although much remains to be done, there is also much to be encouraged about.

Job Growth: In order for our metro area to be in the top 50 we must produce about 5,400 net new jobs each year for five years. For the past two years we have produced about half of that number.

However, in 2018 we did much better. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that we created more than 5,300 new jobs. BLS also reports that since 2010, WinstonSalem has added more than 28,000 jobs. This is a good indication of a strong and growing economy.

Our unemployment rate remains low at 3.6 percent, down from 4.2 percent a year ago. And our gross domestic product grew at 2.3 percent, exceeding the national

average of 2.1 percent.

Other economic indicators were strong as well. Construction spending last year set a 10-year record high at $711 million. Visitor spending rose 6 percent, to more than $900 million. And Forbes magazine listed Winston-Salem as one of the 14 best places to visit in 2019.

East Winston Development: We have made significant investments in our East Winston community. More than $100 million has been invested in capital projects in the city’s predominantly African-American wards, including a new district police station, a renovated fire station, major new parks, and renovation of the historic Union Station. Also, the city has adopted the East End master plan and has committed more than $5 million to begin implementing the plan.

Poverty Reduction: Our efforts to reduce the poverty rate are starting to bear fruit. The number of people living in poverty in Winston Salem dropped to 21 percent, from 27 percent, and among AfricanAmericans the poverty rate dropped to 26 percent from 35 percent. This is almost a 25 percent reduction. The rate is still much too high and the city remains committed to implementing the recommendations of the Poverty Thought Force.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship: We

are working diligently to create a strong innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem that will make us one of the best places in the country to start and grow a company. We are concentrating on four areas. (1) Creating venture capital funds. Thus far we have raised about $20 million; (2) Creating incubation space. We currently have more than 60,000 square feet available, with a new Minority and Women business incubator to open soon; (3) Creating a mentoring program; and (4) Securing WinstonSalem’s participation with the international Venture Café program.

We are one of seven cities worldwide in the program.

Major Projects: Of the 300-plus bond projects approved in 2014, more than 85 percent are completed and the rest are nearing completion.

These projects include fire stations, district police stations, new parks and park improvements, and road and street projects.

The redevelopment of Whitaker Park continues with Cook Medical committing to a $55 million expansion there.

Wake Forest Innovation Quarter continues to grow and now has 174 companies employing almost 3,800 people. There has been more than $800 million in new investment in Innovation Quarter, including an 800-space

parking deck and 1,100 residential units – with 340 more apartments under construction.

All segments of the eastern section of the Beltway are now funded and three are under construction. The Business 40 rework is ahead of schedule. All told, $2 billion in transportation projects are underway or soon to be started.

Looking Ahead: We are sad that BB&T will be relocating its corporate headquarters, but it is important to note that the relocation does not reflect dissatisfaction with Winston Salem. The merger agreement with Sun Trust required the headquarters to be in a neutral location.

But the merged banks’ Community Banking Division will be headquartered here and should offer good opportunities for job growth. Kelly King, BB&T’s CEO, has said that the merger will likely bring a gainful employment increase in Winston Salem. Another positive factor, BB&T has committed to increasing its amount of community investment.

In summary, most indicators show that Winston-Salem has a strong and thriving economy. We have work to do in the areas of educational achievement, affordable housing and poverty reduction. Most importantly, as we continue to make progress, we must ensure that all of our citizens share in our success.

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Truth, not loyalty or allegiance, will always set you free

We strive to be good people each day.

Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. We wake up each morning Guest wanting to do the right Columnist thing, but our day sometimes takes some twists and turns. Sometimes we stand for right, but we fall for wrong.

Paul, the apostle, gives us some spiritual wisdom to consider about right and wrong. Paul says he knows what is right, but he does wrong anyway. It is safe to assume that all of us have fallen victim to the challenges of right and wrong.

These two positions can also get tangled up with loyalty and allegiance. I have experienced loyalty and allegiance in my professional life. They are great attributes to have and are looked upon admirably in the workplace.

I believe that loyalty and allegiance are inextricably tied to the truth. In my opinion, being loyal and lying just doesn’t go together. At some unknown point, the lies will catch up with you and shame and disgrace will fall upon you.

Michael Cohen has fallen into an abyss of lies and

wrongdoing. Cohen, a self-proclaimed fixer, was the current president’s personal attorney until things hit the fan. As we know, Cohen and the president are being investigated for election wrongdoing in the last election. Russia’s alleged tampering in the 2016 election has long been a topic that haunts the current administration.

Cohen’s three-year prison term is to begin in May. Until that time, he will do everything to postpone it or decrease it. Congress, Robert Mueller, and the Southern District of New York have all been a sore spot for Michael Cohen. Representative Elijah Cummings, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, gave a compelling closing statement after Cohen’s first public hearing a few days ago where he was allegedly telling the truth. Cummings admonished Cohen, but also gave him some words of encouragement.

The fixer called the sitting president a liar and a cheat. If you backpedal to a year ago, Cohen was singing the praises of Mr. T. Now with the threat of jail looming large in his life, he has completely changed his story.

It is my opinion that early on, Michael Cohen believed he would get a presidential pardon, so he continued to lie and be loyal to the president. Both the president and Cohen are mixed up in confusion and

abuse of power. However, the difference is that the president is still standing (for now) and Michael Cohen has fallen.

This is what happens when you follow someone blindly without regard for your own personal welfare.

Cohen wallowed in wrongdoing for so long that he convinced himself that it was right.

Is it too late for Michael Cohen? I believe Cohen is going to prison. How much time will he serve?

Morally, all of us deserve a second chance. So, his contrition and penance will hopefully lead him in the right direction. He may just “turn his life around.” Find out more about Charles Colson, who served as Special Counsel to President Nixon. He became an evangelist before he passed away.

The lesson in this tale of schemes and avarice is that it may look attractive and powerful, but it will cause you unspeakable pain. Our tomorrow is filled with hope and possibility. Michael Cohen’s tomorrow is filled with gloom and adversity.

Some of my best friends are colored. All of Robert C. them are, actually.

Koehler And so I introduce you to Lowell Thompson, artist Guest - indeed, psycho-realist, as Columnist he calls himself - recovering ad man and “colored person.” He’s also, you might say, the king of irreverence and political incorrectness, but this is only because he’s also a dragon slayer. The dragon is racism. There’s no way to engage with race politely, but there’s a way to yank the seriousness out of it.

What race are you? What color are you? Race is the American divide, a border wall deeper and more profound than the one Donald Trump wants to build.

Cultures merge and evolve, but race - “color” - remains impenetrable, a line more fundamental, it would appear, than humanity itself.

Thompson had a revelation about this some years ago, with the help of the profession to which he had devoted his life: “The key to understanding the race problem is one word: branding,” he said in a 2014 interview. “Not only were cattle and slaves branded, but America became the world leader in branding through advertising. And the greatest ad campaign in American history was for American racism. By branding Africans as subhumans, it justified the slavery that America’s success is based upon. My job now is unselling racism.”

In his determination and commitment to do so, Thompson has given his life over to creating transformative change. Martin Luther King called it “creative altruism,” deconstructing the walls that divide, undoing institutional prejudice and unfairness. He has become, in the process, part of the bubbling cauldron of social evolution.

Thompson, who is African-American, grew up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes. He was a kid who

loved to paint and found his way into one of the city’s major ad agencies when he was a young man. This was in the late ’60s; doors were opening, thanks to the civil rights movement. But the opening was fleeting. By the early ’90s, there were almost no African-Americans left in the business. He told me one of his memories from those days. The receptionist at one of the agencies where he was then freelancing challenged his presence in the office: “Aren’t you the mailroom guy?”

Finally he had to address the situation. He did his research and wrote an article called “The Invisible Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.” That was the beginning of his transition to political activism.

“I’ve been trying to come up with an idea to solve America’s race problem for over 25 years,” he told me.

“Could I use what I learned in advertising?”

Turns out the answer was yes. The first thing an ad has to do is capture attention, grab people by surprise, pull them in. An irreverent sense of humor also helps, along with an ability to see through and beyond the basically unquestioned social realities that shape our lives.

Thus, as Thompson began to see it, confronting and eliminating racism in American society wasn’t simply a matter of moral scolding. This is called political correctness: demanding, pleading for, better behavior from white people in positions of power toward non-white people in positions of vulnerability. As he saw it, the problem is race itself - a bogus concept of division.

He decided to take on the concept, to challenge the idea that the “color of one’s skin” was a natural division among people, a reasonable igniter of distrust … and that, my God, all the human occupants of Planet Earth were one of five colors - black, white, yellow, brown or red - and those colors negated their complexity as human beings. This offended him not just as a man but as an artist.

And this is where the irreverence started coming in.

Race was simply too absurd to take seriously. So, in the mid-’90s, when he wrote a book called “White Folks:

Seeing America Through Black Eyes,” he decided to step over the PC line. He devised an ad campaign for the book announcing, simply, “White Folks for sale.”

Oops! Way too funny, and way too non-PC. A local radio station refused to run the ad. We can use sex and violence to sell products, but we dare not stir up the horrors of American history.

Flash forward a couple of decades and Lowell Thompson is walking through a Barnes and Noble store.

He notices a large display of adult coloring books and realizes these are a thing now - and suddenly another politically incorrect idea pops into his head. He decided to create a coloring book. The title would be: “Some of My Best Friends Are Colored.”

Thompson has pursued the project through hell and high water, you might say. Shortly after he came up with the idea, “I almost died,” he told me. His blood had stopped coagulating at one point, he collapsed on a public street and was rushed to a hospital. They saved his life and he was able to push on with the project, which includes holding public events in which participants get a chance both to color and talk about race. A flyer he passes out asks: Are you black, white or human? A box next to each option contains the appropriate color. Only one of them makes sense.

Initially the project was funded by a charitable foundation, but, oops again, the word “colored” proved to be too controversial to higher-ups in the organization and they backed off, and he has pursued it on his own.

The irreverence and the crayons are both central.

With both, he’s reaching, I believe, for a child’s openness and sense of possibility. We can’t free our thinking until we let go of what we know.

With observances planned throughout March to commemorate Women’s History Month, a new report revealed that women are Guest Columnist still mostly absent from newsrooms.

The Women’s Media Center’s 2019 report on the status of women in U.S. media shows that despite some gains, men still dominate in every part of news, entertainment and digital media.

“The media is in a state of great disruption, but despite all of the change, one thing remains the same: the role of women is significantly smaller than that of men in every part of news, entertainment and digital media,” Julie Burton, president of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), said in a news release.

Burton said the data in the report paints a stark picture.

“It is clear that a cultural, systemic shift is necessary if all parts of the U.S media are to achieve gender and racial parity and move toward a world where stories fully represent the voices and perspectives of diverse women,” she said.

“Research spotlighted in this report shows that diversity boosts corporate profits. When boardrooms, newsrooms, studios and tech companies fully reflect the faces, genders and myriad talents of our society, we’re all exceedingly better served,” Burton said.

The report titled, “The Status of Women in the U.S. Media 2019,” is comprised of 94 studies, including original research by WMC and aggregated research from academia, industry and professional groups, labor unions, media watchdogs, newsrooms and other sources.

It includes several original WMC studies, including “Divided 2019: The Media Gender Gap,” an assessment of where women stand as media writers, reporters, correspondents and anchors in the major news media platforms, including the prime-time broadcast news programs, print publications, wire services and online news sites.

The report noted that across all media platforms, men receive 63 percent of bylines and credits; women receive only 37 percent.

“Women have been fighting for greater parity and equality in the news media for decades,” said one of WMC’s co-chairs Maya Harris.

Further, “when we watch the evening news, we’re not seeing an America that truly reflects all voices,” said Pat Mitchell, also a WMC co-chair.

“Too often, the voices we hear and the images we see are men’s. Men largely are reporting and telling the story even though women represent more than half the U.S. population,” Mitchell said.

The report is inclusive and also features WMC’s “The Status of Women of Color in the U.S. News Media 2019,” which offers a rare look at where women journalists of color are – and aren’t – in legacy print, radio, TV, and digital news.

That report revealed that women of color represent just 7.95 percent of U.S. print newsroom staff, 12.6 percent of local TV news staff, and 6.2 percent of local radio staff.

“Missing women of color in the newsrooms of this country is an injustice in itself, and an injustice to every American reader and viewer who is deprived of great stories and a full range of facts,” said WMC co-founder Gloria Steinem.

“Inclusiveness in the newsroom means inclusiveness in the news. Racism and sexism put blinders on

everyone,” Steinem said.

In an expanded section on tech, social media, gaming and engineering, “Status 2019” also spotlighted the growing threat online to women in media and the perils of failing to protect free and safe speech.

“As part of their day-to-day work, women journalists often face a torrent of harassment, denigration, and threats … and the point of this hostility is to silence women, most frequently women of color,” said Soraya Chemaly, director of WMC’s Speech Project.

“The onus continues to fall on women’s shoulders as individuals. Media companies have to develop institutional responses to these threats if they are serious about building inclusive organizations,” Chemaly said.

Some of the findings in the report include: *The American Society of News Editors’ latest tally found that women comprised 41.7 percent and people of color 22.6 percent of the overall workforce in those responding newsrooms. *Sports desks at 75 of the nation’s newspapers and online news sites earned a “B+” for racial diversity, a “D+” for gender and racial diversity, combined, and a sixth consecutive “F” for lack of gender equity. *Editors of the nation’s 135 most widely distributed newspapers are overwhelmingly male and white.

69 percent of news wire bylines are snagged by men, 31 percent by women; 63 percent of TV primetime news broadcasts feature male anchors and correspondents; 37 percent feature women; 60 percent of online news is written by men, 40 percent by women; 59 percent of print news is written by men, 41 percent by women. (Women’s Media Center) Stacy Brown is a veteran journalist and author of the forthcoming biography: “Aftermath: Michael Jackson’s Dysfunctional Family and the Legacy of the King of Pop.”

James B. Ewers Jr.

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

Are you black, white or human?

Robert Koehler, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago award-winning journalist and editor. His book, “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound” is available.

Contact him at koehlercw@gmail.com or visit his website at commonwonders.com.

Newsrooms Still Lack Women and Individuals of Color

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Assistant Fire Marshall Rodney Cooper gives students history lesson on the First Eight T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week Assistant Fire Marshall Rodney Cooper visited students at Jefferson Middle School to talk about his journey to becoming a firefighter and the men who inspired him to do so: Raphael Black, Willie Carter, Lester Ervin, John Henry Ford, Robert Grier, John Meridith, George Penn, and John Thomas, the first AfricanAmericans to break the color barrier at fire stations in the city and the state.

Cooper's visit was the finale to a month-long celebration of AfricanAmerican culture.

Throughout the month, African-American business

professionals came in weekly to connect with students in the Patriot Pals mentoring program.

Assistant principal LaJoi Wilson-Moore said the program and the Black History Month celebration are designed to give students the opportunity to build relationships with business professionals right here in their community.

While talking to the students in the library on Thursday, Feb. 21, Cooper, who is a native of WinstonSalem, said the men who integrated Engine Company #4 in 1951 took a risk and bet on themselves when they decided to join the Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD).

"In 1950 there weren't

any minorities in the Winston-Salem Fire Department. It wasn't until a year later, in 1951, when eight African-American men decided to take a risk and take a chance," Cooper said, while talking to more than two dozen students.

Cooper went on to discuss some of the challenges the men faced while training and even after they joined the department. He said although they faced adversity, they pushed on and in 1980, nearly 30 years after they made history, Lester Ervin did it again when he became the first African-American fire chief in the state.

"They persevered, they did it, they fought through.

They showed a lot of heart,

Assistant Fire Marshall Rodney Cooper talks to students at Jefferson Middle School on Friday, Feb. 22. they showed a lot of deter- ed to assistant fire marshall vered and pushed through. mination, a lot of skill, and last year. He credits the "I was so inspired by they showed a lot of "first eight" for making it those first black eight that willpower. And they possible for him to follow integrated the fire departshowed a lot of love for in their footsteps. ment. Not knowing that's what they were doing," He said although he what they did, but just by Cooper said. was 33 years old when he the love, strength, Cooper, who has been a joined the fire department, endurance, power and member of the Fire he bet on himself and took determination that was Marshall's office for more a chance. He said, "Just like there," Cooper said. than a decade, was promot- the first eight did, I persePhotos by Tevin Stinson

Assistant Fire Marshall Rodney Cooper shows a picture of one of eight men who integrated the Winston-Salem Fire Department in 1951.

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Trinity Glen throws party for Mamie Mixon’s 100th birthday

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

It was no run-of-themill birthday party that Trinity Glen threw for one of their residents on Tuesday, Feb. 26. There were happy birthday signs, balloons and a beautiful cake waiting for Mamie Mixon as she arrived at the Internet Café to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Dressed in an elegant black outfit with black and gold shoes, pearl earrings and gold necklace, Mixon was ready to enjoy her special day.

Daughters

and dancing growing up and that her mother and father were quite the accomplished jitterbug dancers. Lynda told about taking her mother on a surprise cruise for her 75th birthday. Lynda picked her up, telling her they were going on a ride. Then she told her they were getting on a plane, her first trip by air. She thought her mother would be a little nervous, but she quickly informed her she wanted to “sit by the window so I can see!”

Then later on the cruise to the Bahamas, her mother dressed up for the evening

were no daycare centers like there are today, so Mixon opened her home to the neighborhood children, caring for them, playing games, reading stories, and of course, sharing her love of music and dancing.

David Clinkscale said his fondest memories of his grandparents are spending time with them and especially going fishing. He said, “They were always there for me,” and recalled once waking up in the middle of the night with a swollen jaw. He called his grandmother at 3 a.m. and she and his grand-

From left, Carolyn Clinkscale, Lynda Epps, Mamie Mixon and David Clinkscale at Mamie’s 100th birthday party on Feb. 26 at Trinity Glen.

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Carolyn Clickscale and Lynda Epps and grandson David Clinkscale were there to help her celebrate.

Her son Lawrence had his flight cancelled due to bad weather and couldn’t attend, but planned to come a few days later.

Staff from Trinity Glen came by to offer birthday wishes and WXII stopped by to film the festivities.

To add to the occasion, Mayor Allen Joines issued a proclamation in honor of Mixon’s 100th birthday.

Mixon’s daughter Lynda described her mother as always being “the life of the party.” She said there was always music

meals and enjoyed dancing to the band.

Older daughter Carolyn Clinkscale also mentioned how much her parents loved to dance. She said her mother also loved working in the garden so much they nicknamed her “The Earthworm.” She said, “Her carefree attitude has kept her young at heart.”

What Mixon is most known for is her love of children. In Cleveland, Ohio, where she lived until 1999 when she moved to Winston-Salem, she spent many years caring for neighborhood children. In the 1940s and 50s, there

father were there in 15 minutes. “She was there for me and I want to be here for her.”

Mamie Mixon recalled that in addition to her love of dancing, she loved playing baseball and she could hold her own with the boys. She also loved to travel, especially to Kentucky where her grandparents lived.

As the party wound down, Mamie Mixon was still smiling and enjoying her special day.

She wears her 100 years very well.

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MARCH 7, 2019

Sports Columnist

Opportunity lost

Even though I have been a Washington Redskins fan my entire life, the Pittsburgh Steelers have always had my respect for the way they have handled their business on and off the football field.

Unfortunately, the way they have handled the Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown situations have left me baffled, to say the least.

The Steelers have been the model of consistency as a franchise since the day I was born. They have only had three head coaches in my lifetime: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin. All three coaches led their respective teams to Super Bowl titles as well. They have also been perennial playoff contenders almost every year.

Over the past year, my feelings toward the Steelers have begun to change. Their three-headed monster of Bell, Brown and Ben (Roethlisberger), affectionately called the “Killer Bs,” are no more.

Bell held out for the entire 2018 season and the relationship between Brown and Roethlisberger seemed to deteriorate by the week throughout last season.

Brown and Bell are arguably the best players at their position and Big Ben is still a top five quarterback in the league.

At the start of next season, Big Ben will be the only one left on the roster, more than likely.

For starters, I never liked the way the Steelers handled the Le’Veon Bell situation from the start. I understand that the value of the running back position in today’s NFL is not what it was 10 or 15 years ago, but Bell is more than just a running back. In 2017, Bell rushed for 1,291 yards and caught 85 passes for another 655 yards. He is just as dangerous running the ball as he is catching it.

Bell’s handout was due to his frustration over being franchised for a second season in a row.

He was looking for a long-term deal that would provide him some security. I don’t blame him for holding out for what he believes he deserves. Big Ben is getting up in age, so I am not sure why the Steelers were not willing to capitalize on every year they have left with him.

As a franchise, I know the Steelers must be careful how they spend money because of the salary cap, but to me Bell is worth his weight in gold. They also had the luxury of having a more than capable backup in James Conner, who rushed for 973 yards and had 55 catches for 497 yards in 13 games.

Conner played very well; however, there is only one Le’Veon Bell. Pittsburgh has decided not to place the franchise or transition tag on Bell, making him a free agent, free to sign with any team.

Antonio Brown is a different story entirely.

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By TIMOTHy RAMSEy THE CHRONICLE

Virginia schools from the CIAA took home both the men’s and women’s championships. Virginia Union won on the women’s side and Virginia State won the title on the men’s side. The

tournament will move to Baltimore, Maryland, next year, so Charlotte has one more year to host the beloved HBCU tournament.

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Lady Mustangs steal the show at state meet

The CIAA basketball tournament wrapped up another successful showing in Charlotte last week. The

By TIMOTHy RAMSEy THE CHRONICLE

The ladies from the Parkland track and field team finished second in the state indoor meet.

Finishing second is a great feat, but the ladies also set several state records along the way.

Senior sprinter/hurdler, Alexis Patterson, may have had her best meet as a high school athlete at the indoor state championships.

Patterson set a school record in the 55-meter dash with a blazing time of 7.02, finished first, and set 3-A state record in the 55-meter hurdles (8.03), was member of 4x200 meter relay team that set a new 3-A state record (1:41.95), and was named 3-A state meet MVP. Patterson was hoping for a successful indoor season and says everything came together at the right time for the state indoor championships. She was so locked in during the championships, she was unaware of her state record until her interview with The Chronicle.

“Wow, I didn’t even know I had done that,” she said about breaking the state record, surprisingly.

“At Parkland everyone says that your second year is the best and this was my second year, so I knew it was going to be great.”

Heading into arguably her best race, the 55-meter hurdles, Patterson’s only thought was to “just run,” she said. She ran the second leg on the 4x200 meter relay.

According to Patterson, they dominated

The ladies of the Parkland 4x200 meter relay team, Alexis Patterson, Ija Mumford, Del-Nique Penn and Diamond Lyerly, broke the 3-A state record at the indoor state championships.

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the race from start to finish.

Patterson is heading to North Carolina State University in the fall. She feels this indoor season was a great way to set up her outdoor season.

“My plan for the outdoor season is to set personal records in all of my races or at least drop all of my times,” she said.

Head coach Antwan Hughes said he predicted Patterson to have a very successful indoor season based on how she finished last year.

“She worked really hard and her performances really speak for themselves,” he said. “To break the state record, break the school record, and be the state MVP, she deserves all

the recognition she gets.

“She has put in a lot of work in the short time she has been here. To do what she has done here is huge, in my opinion.”

Ija Mumford was sort of an unknown coming into this season, because she was a freshman. Hughes said he didn’t know what to expect, but knew she would be a force in both the long and triple jump events.

Mumford had an unbelievable day at the state championships as well.

She set the 3-A state record in the long jump. She also set the school record in the triple jump at 38 feet 3 inches that ranked her as the number one freshman in the nation in the event.

She was also on the record-

setting 4x200 meter relay team with Patterson.

Mumford has been running track for several years, so her performance at the state championships was not a total surprise for her.

“I knew that I would come in and perform pretty well,” she said. “When I came in, I wasn’t as strong, so the coaches have taught me to drive more and get out harder. I would say that I have progressed a lot since I have been here.”

To break the state record as a freshman did come as a surprise to her.

She said she was proud of herself for accomplishing such a feat so early in her high school career.

Mumford also has great potential in the sprints as

she finished 10th overall in the 55-meter dash.

Joining Patterson and Mumford on the 4x200 meter relay were DelNique Penn and Diamond Lyerly. The team is ranked number nine in the nation.

Hughes feels his team can run with the best the country has to offer.

“We call the 4x2 our signature event, because we always try to have a dominant team in that event,” said Hughes. “In years past, the girls that were here had started something and we have to try and continue the legacy.

“I predicted us to win the 4x200 at the beginning of the year, but I didn’t know they would run as fast as they did.”

As head coach of the Mustangs, Hughes has routinely produced a very competitive team, while also developing his athletes to compete on the collegiate level. He credits the Parkland administrative staff for giving him and his athletes the opportunity to compete on a high level.

Hughes also gave a lot of credit to his coaching staff for the hard work they put in on a daily basis.

“I am blessed to have some great coaches around me, because I couldn’t do it all by myself,” he said. “I can’t take credit for everything this team has done.”

The Parkland girls have finished second in the two previous state championship meets (2018 outdoor and 2019 indoor).

Hughes says they will go back to the drawing board to see if they can finally bring home that state title.

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An inspiration on and off the track

MARCH 7, 2019

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Yolanda ShepherdReid was named the Women’s Northwest Conference 1A track and field Coach of the Year for the indoor season. That is a great accomplishment, but not her biggest one in the last year. ShepherdReid is also a breast cancer survivor, beating the disease in early 2018.

Shepherd-Reid was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2017, causing her to miss the indoor season for that year.

Following chemotherapy, radiation and a mastectomy, Shepherd-Reid was finally cancer free and ready to get back to what she loves. The end result was an indoor Northwest Conference championship for her team.

“Me coming back, because of course I was out last year from being diagnosed with breast cancer, it was really a good year,” said Shepherd-Reid. “The girls were loving and listened to everything I had to say and it worked out for us.”

Shepherd-Reid said she looks at all her girls like her daughters, especially since her daughters were former track and field athletes for the Phoenix. Her daughters now run for Campbell University and she strives to get as many of her current runners into college as possible.

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NFL wide receivers are divas. Brown may be one of the biggest divas of them all. With the numbers he puts up, you can live with some of his antics. I guess the Steelers have finally had enough of him and no longer want to deal with the headaches he brings.

Brown has had over 100 catches the last six seasons and is one of the biggest homerun threats in

the league today. The Steelers are actively trying to trade him. Pittsburgh will be a good team next season, but their Super Bowl hopes are pretty much null and void without Bell and Brown.

I wish they could have found a way to make this all work because when Bell, Brown and Big Ben were all healthy, they were a great team to watch. I guess that is the nature of sports. In the long run, I think the Steelers may regret how they played both situations.

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Yolanda Shepherd-Reid was named the Northwest Conference 1A women’s indoor Coach of the Year at Winston-Salem Prep.

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Damyja and Dayaneen Ortiz, along with Tamia Johnson, she said.

Shepherd-Reid says Johnson and the Ortiz sisters do a great job of keeping the girls motivated.

With such a good core of young ladies, ShepherdReid is confident about the possibility of capturing the outdoor title as well.

“I am happy with the talent that we have and I think we will do very well in outdoor,” she said.

“We have some girls coming in from basketball who didn’t run in indoor, but they will come out during the spring season.”

When she heard the news about being named the conference coach of the year, Shepherd-Reid

says she laughed. “I just thought, ‘Really, me?

Why?” she says. She has been coaching at Prep for 12 years and this is her second time winning coach of the year honors.

She also won the award two years ago for the outdoor season.

Upon hearing the news of her breast cancer diagnosis, Shepherd-Reid was determined not to let it get her down, she said. “I was determined and I knew it would be a little setback, but I couldn’t let it stop me,” she continued. “I kept going, I was even fussed at a lot because I went back to work right after my surgery. I even worked during my chemo, but I was not able to coach.”

Shepherd-Reid said she is still dealing with the side effects of the chemotherapy due to it staying in your system for up to a year. She says she will not let that stop her from doing what she loves and that is coaching track and field.

She hopes her story can help other women who are dealing with breast cancer find motivation to keep fighting and not give up.

“I just told God that this is a battle and we are going to fight it together,” she said. Then continued, “I said I would not give up and I didn’t, so I can strongly say my faith got me through.”

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Local artist to release new music

Elder Richard Wayne Wood

By TimoThy Ramsey The ChRoniCLe

Sunday School Lesson

a Costly Call

Scriptures: mark 1:16-20; Luke 14:25-33

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the cost of being Jesus' disciple. *affirm the call to be disciples who make disciples and face hard choices. *Recognize our need to give up things to follow Jesus as members of Christ’s church.

Background: mark starts or prepares our lesson with the message to repent from John the Baptist, who also baptized Jesus. Jesus is then identified by God as his son in whom he is well pleased. after baptism, Jesus goes into the wilderness for a forty-day fast and temptation by satan. When his wilderness experience is completed, Jesus begins to preach the same message as John, but now the message is “The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” not intending to minister alone, Jesus begins calling disciples to share in his ministry. ministry as exhibited by Jesus is a fellowship of those who share a common goal and purpose of doing God's will and serving God's people.

Lesson: Jesus starts recruiting in Galilee from fishermen. They are a group of hard-working focused men. his first choice was two sets of brothers. simon and andrew (andrew was a follower of John the Baptist) were familiar with Jesus’ teaching because they had followed him awhile before returning to fishing. now with the invitation to be permanent followers, there was no hesitation (verses 16-18). James and John were the second set of brothers and fishermen to be called by Jesus.

Worth saying too is that these two may have been cousins to Jesus and they were leaving a very successful business to follow the messiah (verses 19-20). so Jesus’ first four disciples are Galilean fishermen. now with a crowd following and on his way to Jerusalem, all wanting to be disciples, Jesus says that they must “hate” all those close to them, which is an exaggeration – really means “love less than.” Their love for him needed to be so great that all other human relationships would pale in comparison. Calling his disciples, Jesus emphasized that there were great expectations or demands that should not be taken lightly. The intent here is to discourage the half-hearted (verses 2526). Jesus says they must willingly come, being careful to count the cost. They should be positive of their choice and they must be committed (verses 27-32). only those willing to invest all they had in his kingdom were worthy to enter. Jesus called for absolute, unconditional surrender. his disciples were to retain no privileges and make no demands. They were to safeguard no cherished sins; treasure no earthly possessions; and cling to no secret self-indulgences. Their commitment to him must be without reservation (verse 33). (The Umi annual Commentary 2018-2019, standard Lesson Commentary, niV Leadership Bible, macarthur study Bible).

For Your Consideration: Galilee is prominent in Jesus’ ministry; why do you think that is? The disciples in the lesson had an immediate response to Jesus’ call; why do you think so many hesitate today?

Application: Jesus calls us to be his instruments so that God's will can be done on earth as it is in heaven. some of us act as though we alone are chosen by God. But we are wrong when we limit God to only wanting us and no one else. all are welcome in the kingdom of God. Jesus called others who we would consider unlikely people to participate in sharing the Good news. it is liberating to know that God does not play favorites, but is looking for those willing to follow Jesus.

“Whosoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (mark 8:34)

Gospel singer alicia Bailey is set to release her new single entitled “Worship that name” later this month. The single is in advance of her new full-length album, “Worshiper,” that will be released during the summer. since she is a fairly new artist, Bailey and her camp felt it was best if she released a single prior to the entire album being available to drum up support for her project. “my sound is praise and worship,” Bailey said about her style of music. “i like traditional gospel and that sort of music, but for the most part, all of my music is praise and wor-

ship.”

Bailey has been singing all her life, she said. she comes from a long line of singers and is related to legendary gospel artist shirley Caesar. “our family sings and this has been in the making for a while, but God just brought it to the forefront in 2018,” she said.

“This project is about authentic worship and just reverence in God.” Bailey is not new to recording music, however. she released a single last year titled “he’s here.” she says she learned a lot putting that single together, which benefitted her during this current album. all the songs on the album were written and arranged by Bailey. she

Alicia Bailey’s style of music is praise and worship.

worked with Chris and Rodney Coleman to produce the album. she is overjoyed with excitement about having people hear her music.

“For me, the excitement is to be able to see people worship to my music and give God the glory and praise that he truly deserves,” she said.

Bailey also started her own record label with her husband, alicmo Records. she wanted to start the label because that gives her the flexibility to make her own music the way she wanted to make it. “if people just begin to worship God, then amaz-

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ing things begin to happen,” she said when asked what she hopes people take away from the album.

“That’s what the whole album is talking about, it’s about worshipping God. People don’t want phony church or phony worship, they want to really receive from God.” her music can be seen or purchased on all digital platforms such as iTunes, youTube, and Rhapsody, for example. Bailey also said she would be eager to come to individual churches to spread the word. For more information, please visit www.aliciabaileyministries.com.

Local missionary group provides support for community Bailey will release her single in March, followed by a full-length album during the summer months.

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spring is quickly approaching, but the winter weather remains. The congregation of Calvary hill Church of Greater Deliverance inc. seeks to help those in need with food and clothing items.

Tammy orr, chairperson of the missionary department, is over the pantry and clothes closet. she has been a member of Calvary hill for six years and enjoys giving back to the community however she can.

The church offers clothes and food to the community. The food pantry and clothes closet are open every second saturday of each month from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. orr says they are willing to open the closet and pantry at specified times if members from the community call to schedule a time to meet someone from the congregation. orr says Calvary hill senior pastor, Bishop Claude C. Turner’s vision is “evangelizing the world.” she stated the church had been offering the clothes closet

and pantry for nearly 30 years. “our pastor wants us to go out into the community and help others,” she said. “his vision is to expand our reach nationwide and beyond.” orr wanted to be a part of the missionary group because she is a strong believer in the matthew 25:3540 passage which in part says, “For i was hungry and you gave me something to eat, i was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, i was a stranger and you invited me in, i needed clothes and you clothed me, i was sick and you looked after me, i was in prison and you came to visit me.” according to orr, the church provides food for families and is not connected with a food bank. They also do not refuse service to anyone and are fully stocked with meats and vegetables. Their clothes closet has items for people of all ages and sizes. They provide shoes as well.

For more information please contact the church at 336-744-3012.

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RELIGION CALENDAR

Mar. 9 Women’s Day luncheon The Triad chapter of the national organization for Women (noW) will host its first luncheon to celebrate international Women’s Day on saturday, march 9 at noon, at Parkway United Church of Christ, 1465 irving st. in Winston-salem. Tickets are $25 and are available online at eventbrite or from an officer of the organization.

Mar. 9 “Grief Care” st. Paul United methodist Church sponsors “Grief Care”, a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. sessions are free, each is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend the sessions in sequence. “Challenges of Grief” is the topic on saturday, march 9, 10 a.m. at st. Paul United methodist Church – 2400 Dellabrook Road. For additional information, call (336) 723-4531 or (336) 7225517.

Mar. 10 Initial sermon The congregation of Calvary hill Church of Greater Deliverance invites all to attend their worship service where ebony Lashelle mills will be preaching her initial sermon on sunday, march 10, 2019 at 3 p.m. The public

is cordially invited to attend. Calvary hill Church is located at 4951 manning st. Please contact the church office for further details at (336) 744-3012.

Mar. 10 Worship services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on march 10. ministerial intern mariela Perez-simons will speak at both the 9 a.m. awake service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. she will report on her recent trip to the U.s.mexico border and express her view of the real emergency there. at explorations, 9:15 a.m., Kathy orms will speak on “Leadership,” in congregations and in grassroots organizing. at the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Ken ostberg speak and lead a discussion on “China’s economic miracle.” For more info, see UUFWs.org.

Mar. 10 Scholarship service emmanuel Baptist Church will celebrate its annual s.

W. mack, sr. memorial scholarship service at 10 a.m., march 10. This celebration is a dual tribute to the memory and contributions of emmanuel’s former pastor, Dr. s. W. mack, sr. and an observance of the church’s commitment to supporting the academic and spiritual development of its college students. emmanuel Baptist

Church is located at 1075 shalimar Drive. Rev. Dr. John mendez is the pastor. For additional information or to make contributions, contact Dr. elva Jones at (336) 7642550.

Mar. 10 & 17 40th Pastoral Anniversary services mt. olive Baptist Church will celebrate Rev. Dr. Charles e. Gray 40th Pastoral anniversary with services on the following dates: sunday, march 10 with Rev. shannon L. Jessup of Friendship Baptist, Thomasville, n.C. and sunday, march 17 with Dr. James L. e. hunt of new Birth Worship Center, east Bend. all services will begin at 4 p.m.

Mar. 12 Book tour event Great Commission Community Church, 3733 ogburn ave. will host a book tour event on march 12 at 7 p.m.

The authors of the new book “Beating Guns: hope for People Who are Weary of Violence” will share a message of hope and healing during this 90-minute book tour event. The tour experience culminates in an invitation for participants to take the hammer and help reshape the gun into an implement for growing food. For more information about the tour, go to beatingguns.com/tour.

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Savannah Durham receives Lincoln Center Emerging Artist award MARCH 7, 2019

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

Savannah Durham, daughter of Joseph Durham and Dr. Cynthia Durham, and a former student at UNCSA, was honored with an Emerging Artist award at the Lincoln Center on Thursday, Feb. 28.

According to the Lincoln Center website, “Each recipient was nominated by one of Lincoln Center's eleven resident organizations, acknowledging their extraordinary talent and promising career.” She also received the Herbert Family Dance Award, presented to the nominee from the School of American Ballet.

Savanna’s mother, Dr. Durham, related how focused Savannah has been in pursuit of her goal to become a professional ballet dancer.

Beginning at a young age, Savannah began taking ballet classes at local studios, In Motion and Triple Threat.

She began her pre-professional training in third grade at the UNSCA’s Preparatory program, directed by Danya Fox. In eighth grade she was accepted into Charlotte Ballet, while

Savannah Durham and the Emerging Artist award she received on Feb. 27 at the Lincoln Center in New York City.

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attending Jefferson Middle School.

Her mother said, “Four days a week after school we took turns driving her to Charlotte until the weather wouldn’t permit.”

To complete the year, she trained at Winston Festival Ballet, directed by Gary Taylor. Savannah attended the High School Program at UNSCA in ninth grade. In 10th grade she was awarded a scholarship to attend Boston Ballet’s Summer Intensive

program and Winter Program. In 11th grade she was accepted to train at the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York City, the feeder school for the New York City Ballet Company.

Savannah is currently a student completing her training in Level D at the School of American Ballet. She hopes to become an apprentice with the New York City Ballet to begin her professional career.

Dr. Durham said that Savannah and her sister, Mikayla, who is a junior at UNSCA also studying ballet, have always been very active in extracurricular activities, such as sports and swimming. She said she and her husband made sure their children were exposed to a wide range of activities, but allowed them to find their passion.

As parents, Dr. Durham said their aim was to support their children in whatever path they chose and they are proud of the choices they have made.

“We exposed them to things that would build them up and help them to be better people.”

Sigma Betas tackle hunger in Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Members of the Sigma Beta Club (a youth affiliate of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.) concluded their 2nd annual Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign during their chapter meeting at Grace Fellowship Church on Sunday, Feb. 10.

By participating in this event, the SBC organization was recognized as a National Organization of Caring.

More than 900 youth groups nationwide participated in this year’s campaign. The partnership with the Souper Bowl Campaign created a unique opportunity to join in a national movement of eliminating hunger.

Members collected non-perishable food items during the month of January and concluded on the Sunday of the Super Bowl.

The excitement and energy surrounding the nation’s largest weekend of football (the Super Bowl) can be used to engage young people in service while producing lasting hope for all people. The goal is to turn the big game into the largest weekend of giv-

ing.

Since 1990, the Souper Bowl of Caring has collected more than $143 million in funds and canned goods.

All of the proceeds go directly to community food banks, soup kitchens, or other charities chosen by the group. At the conclusion of the campaign, a total of 260 non-perishables were collected and donated to Samaritan Ministries soup kitchen.

The Samaritan Ministries soup kitchen opened in March 1981, and regularly serves lunch to 300-400 guests every day. The soup kitchen also provides dinner and breakfast to nightly shelter guests. The soup kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and Sunday – noon to 2 p.m.

The Delta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is the sponsoring chapter for the local Sigma Beta Club, a youth auxiliary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, for males ages 8 to 18. The Sigma Beta Club offers unique opportunities to exemplify wholesome values, leadership skills, educational enhancement, business training and development, and

Members of the Sigma Beta Club with food they collected during their Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign social and cultural awareness to male youths at a most critical stage in their personal development. The club’s motto is “Next Generation of Leaders Accepting the Responsibility and Loving the Challenge.”

For more information about the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation visit their website at sigmabetaclub.org. For more information about the Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign visit their website at souperbowl.org.

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Community Calendar NOW – May 16 – P a r e n t Academy/Community Institute Do you need to get your GED? Do you need an introduction to computers? Do you need to learn English as a second language or to learn conversational Spanish?

Carver High School, 3545 Carver School Road, is sponsoring a Parent Academy/Community Institute in partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College every Tuesday and Thursday starting Nov. 8 until May 16, 2019 from 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Free childcare will be provided. All of these benefits are free. For more information contact Mr. Javier Correa-Vega at (336) 727-2987, ext.

33048.

NOW – May 31 – Annual literary competition Flying South, the annual literary competition sponsored by WinstonSalem Writers, is accepting entries now through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded.

Best in category winners will be published in Flying South magazine and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. For complete rules and submission details, go to www.wswriters.org and click on the contest tab.

Winners will be announced on July 1, 2019.

TODAY, March 7 – Spring 2019 Job Fair Career Services at Forsyth Tech invites you to attend our Spring 2019 Job Fair, which will be held on Thursday, March 7, from 1-4 p.m., in the Robert L. Strickland Center on the main campus of Forsyth Tech.

TODAY, March 7 – Movie/speaker series Temple Emanuel will have an installment of its movie/speaker series on March 7 from 7-9 p.m.

The featured film will be “Inventing Tomorrow: The Future Is Brighter Than You Think.”

Temple Emanuel is located at 201 Oakwood Drive.

TODAY, March 7 – Hope of WS fundraiser HOPE of WS is hosting an event at Kaleideum Downtown on March 7 from 6-9 p.m. which is 21+ and the adults get to play, listen to live music, enjoy gourmet treats, local brews and more. This is all to support HOPE's efforts to procure, prep and deliver 1,000 healthy meals and 1,500 lbs. of produce each Sunday to children at risk for hunger right here in Winston Salem.

Go to https://hopews.org for tickets and more information.

TODAY, March 7 – Career Fair Career Center of the Carolinas has sponsored a free Career Fair and Networking Event set for Thursday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Over 30 employers are expected to attend from all indus-

tries, making this one of the most unique Career Fairs to date. The event and parking are free to the public and will provide opportunities for career seekers to submit resumes and talk with hiring managers.

March 8 – Application deadline Applications will be accepted for the 2019 Library of Congress Literacy Awards until March 8. The awards are made possible through the generosity of philanthropist David M. Rubenstein.

The application rules and a downloadable application form may be accessed at read.gov/literacyawards.

Applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on March 8, 2019.

March 8 – Intergenerational Day Carter G. Woodson School, 437 Goldfloss St., will be hosting an intergenerational day on March 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The school is inviting young adults and elders from the community to come and give words of support to the students. To register for the event, see https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/intergenerational-dayt i c k e t s 56908958226?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. For more info, call (336) 723-6832.

March 8-9 – “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” Big Brothers Big Sisters Services prepares for Bowl For Kids’ Sake, the organization’s signature fundraising event. The community-wide event will be held at AMF Lanes on Jonestown Rd. on March 8-9. Every bowler is asked to raise at least $100 prior to the event, and encouraged to recruit more participants! Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be held from 4-6 p.m. on March 8th and between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 9. Find out more about the event and sign up your team today at give.bbbsnc.org/bfks.

March 8-10 & March 14-17 – “Shakespeare in Love” The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present the romantic comedy “Shakespeare in Love,” opening Friday, March 8, at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. Additional performances will be held March 9-10 & 14-17. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. There will be an additional matinee on Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults and $22 for students; discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online and the box office is open for phone sales Wednesday through Friday from 12–4 p.m.

Call (336) 725-4001 for tickets or purchase them online at www.LTofWS.org.

March 9 – Author event Wake Forest alum/Atlanta-based author Andrew Snorton will host a benefit book signing on March 9 from 5-7 p.m.

His discussion and signing includes both of his books,

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“9 stories of faith: volume 1,” and his previous release, “Deeper than your deepest sleep: thoughts on love with Joseph Snorton.”

The event will be at Sweet Potatoes, 607 Trade St. in Winston-Salem.

March 9-10 – “Pride Land” “Pride Land” is an all dance adaptation that is interpreted through what has been titled a Theatrical Ballet. The event will be at North Carolina A&T State University - Harrison Auditorium at Noche Street and Bluford Street Greensboro, NC. Tickets can be purchased online at https://prideland2019.even tbrite.com or go to www.thepointestudioofdance.com and click on the Pride Land Picture.

March 12 – “Live after Five” The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce presents Live After 5 on March 12 at 5 p.m. This event will feature Coon from Frankie Beverly & Maze plus The Destiny Brothers Featuring Nisha Dimeo Jazz Band will be performing live.

March 15 – Founder’s Day celebration Join the members of the Brown Chapter of Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association for our 68th Founder's Day Celebration on March 15 from 7-9 p.m. The program will include a plated dinner and a keynote address from our newly elected Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough. The event will be at the Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

March 19 – Lisa See at Bookmarks Bookmarks is hosting award-winning author Lisa See, who will discuss her newest novel, “The Island of Sea Women,” on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Footnote Café and Cocktails, 634 West Fourth Street #120 in downtown WinstonSalem. The event is free and open to the public but does require registration by visiting bookmarksnc.org.

March 19 – Movie/speaker series Temple Emanuel will have an installment of its movie/speaker series on March 19 from 7-9 p.m.

The featured film will be “Earth, Water, Woman.”

Temple Emanuel is located at 201 Oakwood Drive.

March 21 – Volunteer orientation The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold volunteer orientation from 10:00-11:15 am on Thursday, March 21st at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. For a list of all of our volunteer opportunities visit our website, www.shepherdscenter.org. For more information or to register for the session, call The Shepherd’s Center at 336748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org.

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CiityNOW Whatt will YO Wh YOU U do d during g Creek We Week?

Walk down to Quarrry Lake? Learn how to sketch a creek?

Play Creek Week triivia at a brew pub? See Salem Creek on a Segw g ayy? Fly over the Yaadkin in an ultralight? g More than 40 fun, recreational, educational and hands-on activities foor all ages to help us enjoy and appreciate our local waterways.

Full Details at ForsythCreekW Week.org Thanks to our sponsors whose support makes Creek Week Week possible!

Announcing

The Winston-Salem l Neighborhood i hb h Coalition A new way to engage residents, build stronger communities and strengthen neighborhood associations.

Infoormation and Interest Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday,, March 26 Sedge d Garde d n Communitity Center, 401 Robbins R bbiins Road

A component of the C.O.R.E. initiative of the Winston-Salem Community Development Depar tment

LIFEGUARDS A NE EEDED $

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80+ Positions ons Available • Must be certified as lifeguard by the Red Cross or YMCA • Must be 16 byy May 31, 2019 • Refer-a-Friend nd Reward Program

CERTIFICA ATIO TION ON TRAINING A AV VAILABLE! Job application and certification ation training details at CityofWS.org/lifeguards uards

BULKY ITEM COLLECTION IS BACK! Bulk ky item collection starts March 4, runs through Sept. 6 for single-family households in Winston-Salem.

Consider donating gently used items to Habitat foor Humanity ’s ReStore.

For FREE PICKUP Call: 336-893-8494

Collection guidelines and address look-up at Bulkyit y ems.CityofWS.org or call CityLink y 311.

Elledge W Wastew astew water Treatment ment Plant Ope en House

4:30 0 - 7 p.m p .

Tuesda day, March h 26 2801 Griffith G Road • Learn how the he plant operates • Hear about future improvements • Drop in an ny y ttime; presentations at 5 & 6 p.m.

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SHOWING THIS MONTH • Chasing the Clouds: ds:

The story of Smitth Reynolds Airport • St Student d tH Human Relations R l ti A Awards d Banquet • Outstanding Women men Leaders SPECTRUM Channel 13 AT T&T UVERSE VERSE Channel 99 Live and on-demand: www.C CityofWS.org YouTube, Facebook, Instagram: Cityy of Winston-Salem

Questtion or concern about city governm ment services? City Link 311 (336-727-8000) 7-8000) is open to service all non emergency calls, 7 days a week. non-emergency The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.

Mayor: Allen Joines City Council: Vivian H. Burke, Mayor Pro Tempore, Northeast Ward; Denise D. Adams, North Ward; Dan Besse, Southwest Ward; Robert C. Clark, West Ward; John C. Larson, South Ward; Jeff MacIntosh, Northwest Ward; Annette Scippio, East Ward; James Taylor, Jr., Southeast Ward Cityy Manager: Lee Garrity

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BY DARRON DANIELS, JR. FOR THE CHRONICLE

During the month of February, the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Elementary School celebrated Black History Month through song, dramatic play, daily trivia, door decorations, a historically black college and university research presentation, a local radio personality visit, and a living wax museum.

Students from kindergarten to fifth grade classes created, researched, and produced projects on prominent and lesserknown black inventors, athletes, civil rights leaders, activists, politicians, and entrepreneurs. The literacy lab school’s theme for the month, “A World Without Color,” provided students with insight on the contributions and legacies of individuals such as Harriet Tubman, Jesse Owens, Ruby Bridges, and

Martin Luther King, Jr. “Children need to understand and know their history in order to understand where they are going.

Therefore, it was important for us here at the Academy to start a tradition of celebrating who we are and the

assistant principal.

Other keynote events that took place at the Academy included a presentation from Renee Vaughn, 97.1 QMG radio personality, and a studentled evening program for families that demonstrated

Rayjon Davis acts as President Barack Obama in the Academy at Middle Fork's Living Wax Museum.

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endless possibilities of where we can go,” stated Verschello M. Nelson,

what daily life would be like without the inventions of African-Americans.

“Our students were highly engaged while they explored and connected their past to their present,” said Ms. Johnson, fifth grade teacher.

The event, named after the month’s theme, contained musical performances of influential and inspirational songs including “We Shall Overcome,” “Respect,” “Glory,” and the national black anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” “I felt that kids needed to know how important music was in helping African-Americans get through the tumultuous times of the past,” stated April Whitfield, music teacher.

The culminating event held on February 28 was a living wax museum in which the school’s fourth and fifth graders brought the historic figures that they spent the month learning about to life. With dozens of poster boards, costumes, and fact sheets

Samara Dudley, third grader, presents her HBCU project on Winston-Salem State University.

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written in first-person, students in younger grades were able to interact with their peers by placing coins into cups near display boards to activate their famous person’s narrative.

Alicia Kinzer, a first grade teacher who served on the Academy’s Black History Month committee, affirmed, ”It was a good experience for students and me to be able to focus on influential AfricanAmericans who paved the way for all people of

Youth and College Division of the NAACP Winston-Salem Chapter serves the community

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Members of the Youth and College Division Advisory Council of the NAACP Winston-Salem Chapter gave homage to the community recently by volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem in commemoration of Black History Month. Rob Lemons, The Ronald McDonald House volunteer director, coordinated and implemented a list of duties for the youth. Several members had the opportunity to visit and restock shelves in the hospitality room of the Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Baptist Hospital, while others remained to restock food and laundry pantries and sort donations from local donors such as SAM’s Club. The Ronald McDonald House is a non-

Pictured from left to right are Alyssa Odom, Courtney McMillian, Corey Banks, Ashton Melton, Charles Wade

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profit organization that primarily provides resources and a space for families to live while sick children receive

diverse cultures.”

As students carry the torch of citizenship in their future families and becoming community leaders, they came to appreciate the famous statement: “If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.”

“We are fortunate at the Academy to have a diverse population of students and parents who embrace education and are committed to learning together, “ stated Wanda McLemore, fourth grade teacher.

treatment at the local medical facilities. They offer a volunteer program every Tuesday night where volunteers can be involved from 5-7 p.m. to help support families that live there.

The Youth and College Division of the NAACP Winston-Salem Chapter is comprised of youth enrolled in middle school, high school and college, ranging in age of 13-25.

The Advisory Council is led by Dr. Nedra Dozier, who also serves as chairman of the scholarship committee.

If you are interested in joining the Youth and College Division Advisory Council or interested in donating to the NAACP, please contact Reverend Alvin Carlisle, President of the Winston-Salem Chapter, at 336-7673470.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids for M/WBE/DBE Participation for the Following Project:

Project Name: Concord (Cabarrus Co.) – Coddle Creek WTP Settling Basin Upgrades Project # 5811317 Bid No. 2392 Bid Date & Time: Monday, March 18, 2019 @ 2:00 PM Please provide your proposal by: March 15, 2019

Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368 4613 Or email to dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com; csnow@jrlynchandsons.com

We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades: Materials, Concrete Work, Site Grading, Metals, Demolition, Masonry, Guardrail, and Quality Control along with any other incidental items necessary for Construction to complete this project.

The Work to be performed under these Contract Documents for the Coddle Creek WTP Settling Basin Upgrade Project includes, but is not limited to, the following: Consists of the removal of the FRP tube settler equipment and associated supports, and the installation of stainless steel plate settler system in three sedimentation basins at the Coddle Creek WTP in Concord, NC. Additionally, select location of guardrails at the sedimentation basins will require modifications.

Please contact Daniel Lynch (Vice President of Engineering) at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for any questions or a link to the project documents (336-3684047) Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S. Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 and also The Contract Documents may be downloaded free of charge from the City of Concord website at: https://www.concordnc.gov/Departments/Finance/Purchasing/RFPs-andBids Technical questions: Contact Ryan LeClear, (leclearr@concordnc.gov) 704.920.5447

JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 3-25-19 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work.

All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

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

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly

JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontractors.

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YADKIN VALLEY SEWER AUTHORITY 500 NC HIGHWAY 168 W ELKIN, NC 28621 2017 Collection System Rehabilitation Project WWSRP Project No. E-SRP-W-17-0034

ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the 2017 Collection System Rehabilitation Project will be received, by the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority, at the Authority’s office building located at 500 NC Hwy 268 W, Elkin, NC 28621, until 2:00 PM, local time on Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will be publically opened and read. The Project consists of sewer system collection improvements in Jonesville including:

Contract A-Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation for 4,563 LF of 8” and 6,454 LF of 12” gravity lines by installation of cured-in-place pipe; and Contract B-Various Sewer System Improvements that includes the installation of approximately 2,831 LF of 8” gravity sewer lines and 4,736 LF of 12” gravity sewer lines, and rehabilitation/repair of 122 manholes (including 361 VF of cementitious lining, new frame/covers, raise frame/covers, reseal frame to risers, and various other items).

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is West Consultants, PLLC; 405 South Sterling Street; Morganton, NC 28655, the contact person is Kathy Jordan, phone: (828) 522-4725, email: kjordan@west-consultants.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at: -iSqFt + bidclerk – online at www.bidclerk.com -McGraw-Hill Construction/Dodge – online at www.construction.com/dodge -Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC/iSqFt) – Charlotte, NC

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $50 including shipping via overnight express service. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office either via in-person pick-up or via mail, upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment for the Bidding Documents. The non-refundable cost of printed Bidding Documents is $300 per set, payable to “West Consultants, PLLC”.

Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents will be sent via the Issuing Office’s delivery method of choice. An additional charge will be required for special shipping services requested by a Prospective Bidder. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractors license with a classification of “PU-Water and Sewer Lines” or “Unclassified”.

A non-mandatory conference will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Authority’s office building. The conference will include information to assist bidders in soliciting Minority Business Enterprises.

The Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority encourages small, minority, female, and local contractors to bid on this project. The Authority also promotes fair housing, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages others to provide equal employment opportunities.

Owner: Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority By: Nicole Johnston Title: Executive Director Date: March 1, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 19 J 038

SAFE FORSYTH SURRENDER AKA ISAIAH FREDRICK FORSYTH DOB: 02-19-19 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO:

Jane Doe – mother of the juvenile John Doe – father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Safe Forsyth Surrender AKA Isaiah Fredrick Forsyth to be a dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(9).

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to adjudicate dependency within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for adjudication to the above-referenced juvenile.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Dependency is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 27th day of February, 2019 _________________________ Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for Assistant Traffic Maintenance Supv/Signal - 2594

Equipment Operator/Light - 1154

Equipment Operator/Light - 3307

Equipment Operator/Medium - 3291 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

We are searching for financial payment contractor (Accounts Receivable Representative).If you are interested contact rgreenhrm@gmail.com for more details.

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REAL ESTATE

Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS FORSYTH COUNTY

The undersigned, Michael Dwayne Rothrock, having qualified on May 18, 2018 as Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian aka Carol Bostian, Carol Miller Rothrock, deceased, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Office of Kenneth C. Dawson, Dawson Law Firm PC, Attorney for the Estate, at 534 E King Street, King, North Carolina 27021 on or before the 26th day of August, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make payment immediately at the same address.

This the 24th day of May 2018

Michael Dwayne Rothrock, Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian, aka Carol Bostian, and Carol Miller Rothrock.

Kenneth C. Dawson, Esq. Dawson Law Firm PC 534 E King Street King, NC 27012 (336) 983-3129

The Chronicle February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lee Blakney Jr., deceased October 13, 2018, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before May 18, 2019 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of February, 2019.

Lynetta Blakney Administrator for Lee Blakney Jr., deceased 3939 Beacon Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106

The Chronicle February 21, 28 andMarch 7, 2019 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY, In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Concepcion Soto Vergara, Plaintiff vs. Michael Richard Moore, Jr., Defendant. This notice is to: Michael Richard Moore, Jr.: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the District Court of Wake County, North Carolina. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Sole Legal and Physical Child Custody of the minor child, Michael Richard Moore. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from the date of first publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 18th day of February, 2019. J. Carlos Rojas, Esq, Counsel for Concepcion Soto Vergara, Rojas Legal Services, 5530 Munford Road, Suite 111, Raleigh, NC 27612.

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Before the Clerk 19 SP 27

City of Winston-Salem Petitioner, v

EASTER M. WINN n/k/a EASTER MAE MCCALL and AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Respondents.

Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled civil action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition to determine ownership of $3,344.24 in surplus funds paid to the Forsyth County Clerk of Court after the tax foreclosure sale of real property located at 2731 Teresa Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, and being known and designated as PIN 6846-260939.000.

You are hereby required to make defense to such pleading not later than ten (10) days from the date of publication; and upon failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the ___ day of March, 2019.

City of Winston-Salem S/: John R. Lawson Assistant City Attorney P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 (336) 747-7406

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 19 J 002 OLIVIA JOHNSON 19 J 003 DOB: 10-28-18 TRAVIS PARKER DOB: 05-11-16

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION TO: Kim Johnson – mother of the juveniles Unknown father of Olivia Johnson Unknown father of Travis Parker Mattie Johnson – prior caretaker of Travis Parker

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petitions filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Olivia Johnson and Travis Parker to be neglected juveniles as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15).

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to ad-judicate Neglect is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 15th day of February, 2019 _________________________ Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336)703-3900

The Chronicle February 21, 28, and March 7, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Ella P. Jordan (19 E 437), also known as Ella Peterson Jordan Ella Ree Jordan, deceased December 24, 2018, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before March 4, 2019 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 4th day of March, 2019.

Robert Lee Jordan Fiduciary for Ella P. Jordan, deceased 12715 Glynis Road Cllinton, MD 20735

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