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Students receive new bikes for achieving reading goals BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Several students at Ibraham Elementary School had the opportunity of a lifetime last week when they got the chance to ride bikes through the hallway. For their willingness to participate in the Read to Ride Book Challenge, students received brand new bikes. From Feb. 1 to May 1, students participating in the reading challenge were required to keep track of the number of minutes they spent reading each day to be eligible for the drawing to win one of five different bikes, one for each grade level. To be entered in the drawing for the bike, students grades K-2 were required to log 100 minutes of reading and grades 3-5 were required to log 300 minutes. Just before the bell rang for dismissal on Thursday, May 20, the “Prize Patrol,” which was made up of several teachers and faculty members, delivered the bikes to students while they were in Photo by Tevin Stinson class. Students were able Since February, students at Ibraham Elementary School have been participating in the Read to Ride Book Chalto watch the Prize Patrol lenge and last week for participating in the challenge, five students were surprised with brand new bikes. travel through the halls via a live stream that was

broadcast to each classroom. Assistant Principal Dr. Dara Hedgecock led the Prize Patrol and after winners were announced, she allowed the students to take their new bike for a spin. Winners were Marceline Privado-Zarate, Macros Melendez-Gutierrez, Audrey Wade, Mia Jorge-Ramirez, Sara Moncallo-Navas, and Anastacia Lenczewski. Kayla Isbell’s first-grade class also received a certificate for having the most participants in the challenge. Every student who logged their reading minutes and participated also received a bag filled with candy and other items. As the 2020-21 school year draws to a close, several teachers and administrators said it felt good to do something nice for the students. Shannon Spencer, the Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF) at Ibraham, said she was excited just to be a part of the Prize Patrol. “I think this is a great way to celebrate students, given the year that we’ve had so far, It’s nice to be able to do something nice for the students.”

In Pursuit of Happiness event draws over 20,000 virtual attendees Conference coincides with National Mental Health Action Day

It’s a well-known phrase in our Declaration of Independence – our unalienable right to the pursuit of happiness. But why is happiness so elusive for so many? The Atlantic, a literary and cultural magazine founded in 1857, hosted a day-long virtual conference seeking answers to this question on Thursday, May 20. The agenda featured interviews and presentations by over 20 professionals touching on

every aspect of emotional happiness. The conference was in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, which is May, and Mental Health Action Day. When attendees registered to attend this free event, they were given a short survey to fill out. During the conference, attendees could also ask questions or submit what personally made them happy. The happiness suggestions were incorporated into a graphic print created by visual storyteller and artist Azelle Vanquillie during the course of the day. The Dalai Lama also popped in at various times giving advice on how to achieve happiness and peace through mindfulness. Also on the agenda were Rev. T.D. Jakes, Deepak Chopra, and U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy. Among the most insightful presentations was one by Arthur Brooks, a behavioral social scientist, speaker and writer whose columns appear regularly in The Atlantic. He also

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Arthur Brooks was one of the keynote speakers at the In Pursuit of Happiness conference. offered happiness exercises during the conference. But first, we must ask ourselves the question: What is happiness? There were several definitions presented, but Brooks explained happiness as being part enjoyment, satisfaction, and having a purpose in life. He urged attendees to consider these areas of their lives to see if their lives are balanced or is there an unbalance in a particular area.

Brooks noted that instead of focusing on the “pursuit” of happiness as something that can be attained, to look more as happiness being a journey with no ending. Some people believe that having wealth, power and fame will bring happiness, but studies have proven this not to be true. One study found that people who earn between $75,000 and $100,000 in income were among the

most satisfied and happy of all survey respondents. Interestingly, additional increases in income beyond that point did not bring a similar increase in their level of happiness - in other words, proving the old adage, “Money can’t buy happiness.” The pandemic has given us a time to reassess our lives and to determine what parts of our lives do we need to “beef up” to bring more balance and

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thus more experiences of happiness. Brooks mentioned a life satisfaction study that Harvard University has been conducting among its students and graduates for over 80 years. Taking into consideration health issues and financial security, for the oldest participants, now in their 80s, it found that those with close, personal, loving relationships were the happiest. The conference and its presenters offered a lot of insight into mental health and happiness and what we can do to stay mentally healthy and satisfied with our lives. Most of us already know what we should do: eat healthy foods, exercise, spend some time in quiet meditation or prayer, and open our hearts to the love of family and friends. It’s up to each of us to determine how we proceed on our journey to happiness. This was the inaugural conference presented by The Atlantic and the In Pursuit of Happiness sessions can be found on their YouTube channel. 6 89076 32439 7

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Whether on stage or off, Jiwan Kapp is a funny guy BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Being a stand-up comedian is not for the faint of heart. Getting up in front of scores of people to entertain them takes guts. Greensboro native, Jiwan Kapp, has the talent to entertain on stage and is hoping to get his turn at the big stage. Kapp has been in the comedy game for a decade. Although comedy seems to have been his calling from a young age, Kapp didn’t make his debut on stage until he hit the stage at the Greensboro Comedy Zone and has been there ever since. “I enjoyed making people laugh; naturally I was just a silly kid,” Kapp said about his love for comedy. “I knew I wanted to do stand-up comedy, but realistically I thought it was a farfetched dream, something I put in the back of my head. “As I grew up, I would crack jokes and make everyone laugh. I just said, ‘You know what, I am really going to do it,’ after this lady, Ms. Evette, told me that I was going to make a lot of money making people laugh.” Kapp only told a select few individuals about his decision to take up comedy. He said he wrote out an entire set a few days prior to his performance, but once on stage, he totally forgot everything he wrote and just freestyled his set. Everyone enjoyed the show and he was hooked, he said.

again. Being open and honest with his audience is the preferred method for Kapp. He prefers to blend his personal life into his comedy to connect more with his audience. “I like to say that I am very transparent; I talk about my life,” he continued. “A lot of stuff I say on stage is real.” An example of his transparency on stage, Kapp likes to tell is how he was fired from Dollar Tree for repeatedly asking for price checks on items. He stated he did not think some of the items were really a dollar, so he continued to call to confirm. To enhance his skill on stage, Kapp studied some of the comedians from the past. He says that several local comedians have inspired him as well. “When I first started really getting into the craft, I was studying Paul Mooney, Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor and Rickey Smiley,” he stated. “Rickey Smiley was like my favorite, because I used to do prank phone calls, so I would just sit and laugh at Rickey Smiley and Roy Wood prank phone calls all night when I was in middle and high school. “Now, more of the local scene is my inspiration. People like Anthony Hughes, Austin Cooke and my mentor Nick Lewis, who has been doing comedy for 28 years, and that’s who I feature for, he’s been a great asset to my comedy career. Chico Bean was also one of my first men-

“I like to say the hardest part is getting to the shows, especially since all of my tours are selffinanced tours,” he said. Kapp is currently in the Ultimate Comedy Competition at the Comedy Box. He has entered the competition for the last seven years and this is the first time he has advanced past the first round of the competition. He is documenting the entire process for another project he has planned later this year. Because his tours are all self-financed, Kapp needs sponsors to sup-

port his efforts. He says he is thankful to all of the people and organizations that have contributed to his comedy dream over the years. For Kapp, he doesn’t have a switch that he turns on and off when it comes to being on and off stage. He says his personality is jovial and fun, so he is the same way on the stage as he is off. “This is me,” he said about his personality. “Comedy is life, you just have to laugh.” Kapp stated he did not write his jokes down,

because he feels his set is more authentic if he does his set unscripted. Currently, he is attempting to write down his jokes for the competition due to the high skill level of his competitors. “Any time I was writing my jokes when I first started wasn’t natural to me and I am a naturally funny guy,” he said. “For this competition, it’s some funny people, so I have to start writing some jokes and really get in my bag. “I like to say that I’m the laziest hardest working comedian and a lot of peo-

ple in the industry know that. If you ask some of the stars like Ryan Davis, they know Jiwan is the funniest person, but if I wrote my jokes, I would be a monster.” An upcoming project for Kapp is called “Paper Ducks” and it’s something he has been working on for over a year. It is scheduled to drop this fall. For more information on Kapp, please visit NoKapp. info or on social media at Knowkappkomedy (Instagram) or at Jiwan Kapp on Facebook.

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Kapp is hoping to win the Ultimate Comedy Competition at the Comedy Zone. “It’s funny because the week prior, I showed up and it was so many people there, I walked out,” he said about his first attempt. “I was much more amazed at the local comedians, because I had only seen people on TV do it. “ Kapp continued to come back weekly to the Comedy Zone and brought friends to support him, which made him a little more comfortable on stage. Unfortunately, on the day he brought his parents to watch his set, things didn’t quite work out the way he wanted. “I was funny and week after week I had a lot of supporters come out, so I think that’s why I was that much funnier,” said Kapp. “The week that I invited my parents to the Idiot Box comedy club, I bombed the first time. I was not funny and that kind of put me down the whole week. I went on Career Builder looking for other jobs.” Kapp says he wanted to give up comedy after he bombed on stage, but that feeling quickly left once he performed again. He says he tells all young comedians that they will have that feeling after a failed performance until they hit the stage once

tors when I first started doing comedy. He was the host of the Comedy Zone when I started going up every Thursday.” Beyond wanting to become a comedian, Kapp had visions of using his platform to help others in their journey. He has a production company called the G.O.O.F. (Giving Others Opportunities First) Camp that gives up-andcoming comics a chance to live out their dreams. “I knew what my purpose was, which was creating opportunities and providing joy,” he went on to say. “I started up my production company in 2014 and that’s when I started to take control of my comedy career. “I like to say that I am the gate opener. I open up the gate for a lot of people to show them the true purpose of going out here and creating the life that you want.” Kapp says education was really important in his household growing up, so when he chose to drop out of college to pursue his comedic dreams, he knew he had to make it work. He learned the business side of the industry early on and enjoys the grind of going on tour.

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Paul Mooney BY STACY M. BROWN

Paul Mooney, the comedian who wrote episodes of “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” and “The Richard Pryor Show,” has died at the age of 79. His publicist, Cassandra Williams, confirmed Mooney’s death and said he died at home in Oakland, California. “Thank you all from the bottom of all of our hearts … you’re all the best! … Mooney World … The Godfather of Comedy – ONE MOON MANY STARS! … To all in love with this great man … many thanks,” the family posted on Mooney’s Twitter account Wednesday morning. A genius at standup comedy, Mooney was the opening act for Eddie Murphy’s 1987 feature, “Raw,” a follow-up to Murphy’s wildly popular “Delirious.” He wrote lines for Pryor and appeared several times on the “Dave Chappelle Show.” In 1978, Mooney portrayed Sam Cooke in “The Buddy Holly Story.” Known as the “godfather of comedy,” Mooney was born Paul Gladney in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mostly flying under the radar as a writer for the smash-hit television series “Sanford and Son,” starring legendary comedian Redd Foxx, and “Good Times,” starring John Amos and comedian Jimmy “JJ” Walker, Money wrote some of Pryor’s most memorable routines. Those include: “Live on the Sunset Strip” and “Is It Something I Said.” He later teamed with the Wayans family to write episodes of the groundbreaking variety show, “In Living Color.” “Paul Mooney. A comedy giant. I recall listening to his RACE album in college and how formative it was,” filmmaker Ava Duvernay wrote on Twitter. “Yeah, the jokes. But more so, the freedom. He spoke freely and fearlessly about feelings and experiences others found difficult to express. May he be truly free now. Rest, sir,” Duvernay concluded. Stacy M. Brown is the NNPA senior national correspondent. Reach her @StacyBrownMedia.

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Videos show the beatings and tactics used by the police Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

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We hear the phrase “video evidence” too much these days. It is usually associated with beatings and killings. The term has become synonymous with African American men. I will add in the wrong way. The police and law enforcement have a challenging relationship with our community. It has always been this way, in my opinion. There are pockets of good; however, there are too many valleys of bad. We are guilty at first glance and many times without any evidence. We are what I call “color guilty.” Assumptions about us are turned into facts. We do not get breaks, we get broken. The trauma associated with African American men and the police is real. It is always there. The difference today is that we can see it.

Back in the day, we heard these stories about police being unjust and physically attacking Black men. Law enforcement exerted free reign over us. Our ancestors who were victimized always told us to look out. We have looked out and now we are telling a new generation of Black men to look out. Videos have shown the world up close and personal what is happening to us. Do you remember Rodney King? His beating by the police was graphic and gruesome. I thought this attack on King would land the police in jail for a long time. It did not. They were found not guilty on almost all of the charges. This happened in 1991. Afterward, then Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley said, “The jury’s verdict will never blind the world to what we saw on video tape.” In 1994, the City of Los Angeles awarded Rodney King $3.8 million dollars. Was money the only remedy for the police beating a Black man almost to death? Within the past week, we were shown another video of a Black man being brutally assaulted by law enforcement.

It happened in Louisiana and Ronald Greene from Monroe, La, 49 years of age, was killed at the hands of the Louisiana State Police. The sad fact is that this incident occurred two years ago. Yes, two years ago in 2019! Parts of the video were released, and this heinous crime was witnessed by all. The cover-up started with the state police saying that Ronald Greene died in a car crash. That was a lie. Brother Ronald Greene was punched, kicked, tased and dragged to his death. David Thomas, a former police officer and now a professor of forensic science at Florida Gulf Coast University, said, “It literally was torture. There was no regard for humanity. As a Black man, I am torn between what I know a good cop should be and what this profession is doing to my community.” Mona Hardin, the mother of Ronald Greene, told CNN she could not watch the entire video because of how horrific it was. She said, “Everyone that put their hands on Ronald Greene should be arrested and two minutes after they are arrested,

anyone who participated in the cover-up should follow them right into the jail cell.” Her pain cannot be measured. It will be forever. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Lamar Davis said a few days ago that they were making significant changes. I am flummoxed about the changes and choices made by law enforcement when they are caught in the act of wrongdoing. Sometimes these changes are too few and too far in between. Transparency and full disclosure are familiar words that law enforcement officers use these days. Is it selective transparency and selective full disclosure? There is compelling and tragic video evidence in the death of Ronald Greene. Is that enough? James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.

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FCSO hosts roundtable to mark one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Monday, May 25, George Floyd, a Black man, allegedly tried to use a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store. Once police were on the scene, Floyd was asked to exit his vehicle, at which time officers say he started to resist. Video footage recorded by several people on the scene shows Floyd in handcuffs, face down on the ground, with Derek Chauvin, a white police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department, literally taking a knee on the back of his neck. In the video footage, Floyd can be heard pleading with Chauvin to not kill him and telling him “I can’t breathe.” Civilians on the video footage can be heard begging with Chauvin to remove his knee from Floyd’s neck. But for nine minutes, Derek Chauvin, the officer whose primary responsibilities are to protect and serve, kept his knee on Floyd’s neck, while two other officers helped hold Floyd down and another watched, while his colleagues killed a man over $20. Floyd’s death sparked peaceful protests, riots, and calls for police reform and defunding across the country. Earlier this week, exactly one year to the day of Floyd’s death, Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office invited representatives from the Winston-

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Earlier this week the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office hosted the “Black, White, and Blue: Building Better Communities through Conversations” roundtable.

Salem Police Department (WSPD), local clergy, and representatives from the community to discuss the impact of Floyd’s death, the future of policing across the country, and several other pressing issues, including the recent rise in gun violence. Joining Sheriff Kimbrough for the roundtable discussion were: Walter C. Holton, former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of N.C.; Assistant Chief Williams with the WSPD; Bishop Todd Fulton, former president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity; Al Jabbar, president of the Winston-Salem NAACP; Frankie Gist, community activist; and Scott Gerli-

cher, who recently retired from the Minneapolis Police Department. To jump-start the conversation, WXII 12 news anchor Talitha Vickers, who served as the moderator for the roundtable discussion, asked Gerlicher what it was like to be in Minneapolis last year and how George Floyd’s death impacted the country. During the investigation into Floyd’s death, Gerlicher, who has more than 30 years of experience working in law enforcement, served as the Special Operations and Intelligence Division Commander. He said Floyd’s death led to a push that he hopes will bring about real change in law enforce-

ment. “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that my community in Minneapolis and my police department would be, as you say, the epicenter of what was both a significant incident in our nation’s history and also change,” Gerlicher said. “I think of the incident with George Floyd, we’re starting to see some of that change.” When asked what needs to be done to bring about real change, Gerlicher said we need to take a hard look at some of the policies within law enforcement. “I think we need to maintain closer community connections and then also I think we need to take a good look at

law enforcement and how we police throughout this country,” he continued. “I will maintain that that particular incident does not define the Minneapolis Police Department, nor does it define law enforcement … there is a lot of great things going on in law enforcement, but I think there is a need for a much closer look at how we’re doing policing out there, what the training is both before the police academy and after the police academy.” Gist, who is the founder of HOPE Dealers Outreach, a local grassroots organization geared toward uplifting communities in need, said law enforcement and the community

have to work together. “Accountability is very important in law enforcement and the community as well,” Gist said. “We all have to hold ourselves accountable and we do have to work together in order to tackle these issues, because if one side is going against the other, we’ll never be able to bridge that gap.” The “Black, White, and Blue: Building Better Communities through Conversations” roundtable can be viewed in its entirety by visiting the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

United Way sparks conversations about community BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The United Way of Forsyth County continues to push the needle forward with their efforts to help the community. For months they have been holding virtual panel discussions called “Front Porch Conversation” (FPC), that tackles many issues that are plaguing those in need around Forsyth County. The most recent conversation was centered on faith and homelessness around the county. That is a big issue that impacts many individuals throughout Forsyth county. “It was more so a topic that was relevant to our community in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County that was getting a lot of conversations going and we wanted to bring some faith leaders, community advocates, and nonprofit expertise to this whole conversation,” said Cedric Parker, United Way faith based-engagement coordinator. “I think we had a good conversation and a lot of good information was shared.” The Front Porch Conversations have been a specific way for the United Way to continue gathering information about the community they serve.

With the pandemic limiting group gatherings, they concluded the FPC would be an effective way to reach out to the community at large. “One of the things at United Way we have struggled to do during the pandemic is figuring out how we continue community conversations about important issues,” said Andrea Kurtz, senior director of housing strategies for United Way. “I think it was really powerful to have this group of people speak to the issue of affordable housing and the needs and challenges in our community right now.” Kurtz said affordable housing is another key is-

sue affecting many people in the surrounding communities and it doesn’t just affect one demographic. “The truth of the matter is everybody, from 0 to 120 percent of area mean income, is struggling to find housing right now. The city’s housing study that was released about two years ago now predicts that we have at least a 16,000-unit shortfall.” For Kurtz, she feels the conversation about attacking affordable housing was a positive one. With people from different perspectives chiming in on the subject, Kurtz and Parker feel they are closer to a solution. “One of the things that was nice about the panel was having folks from

both the state level and other communities,” she said. “Sometimes we get so focused on our own problems that we forget that we are not alone in them. “I think it was a good conversation to sort of talk about what we are doing locally with both the challenges and opportunities that are there which are similar to other communities.” Kurtz stated that affordable housing is a nationwide issue and looks different in urban areas versus rural communities. She says it has to do with wages not keeping up with inflation over the years. According to Parker, the feedback they have

received has been very positive. They share the virtual meetings on their Facebook feeds, which allows individuals to ask questions in real time and receive an answer. “Right now, I think it’s something that people are responding to fairly well and hopefully, we can keep it going and get better at it,” Parker said. Kurtz added, “As a panelist, I was very pleasantly surprised by how engaged the virtual audience was in terms of feeding in questions. It felt like a good kind of engagement. It was a really wide range of people, which I don’t always see.” For Kurtz, she is motivated by the progress she

sees throughout the city, but also realizes there is still work to be done to reach their ultimate goal. “For me, housing is a justice issue more than anything else, because it is so core and foundational to everything else that happens in a person’s life,” Kurtz continued. “Your housing drives what you have access to in the community. “Particularly in the East Winston communities where Place Matters is, as a community we have disinvested in housing for so long, it is at this point a critical justice issue for people. For me, we can’t move fast enough to address decades of disinvestment, so every little win keeps me going, but there is still more to do.” “Being able to be a part of the solution is important for me,” Parker added. “It makes you feel hopeful that people are having these tough conversations and want to get involved.” Parker stated the United Way will take a break from the Front Porch Conversations during the summer months. During that time, they will evaluate what areas they would like to address in the fall.

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Study shows N.C. parents praise summer learning programs, but many out of reach for children WASHINGTON, DC — After a year of isolation, learning loss, and trauma for many students, this summer will be especially important for young people to begin to heal, reconnect, and make learning gains. Yet a study released recently finds that even before the pandemic, some 400,713 North Carolina children and youth were without access to summer learning programs. This was 33% of North Carolina children not in a summer program whose parents wanted to enroll them. In fact, for every North Carolina child in a summer learning program in 2019, one more was waiting to get in. Time for a GameChanging Summer, With Opportunity and Growth for All of America’s Youth, a household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and conducted by Edge Research, finds that nearly half of families nationally (47%) and 47% in North Carolina report at least one of their children participated in a summer program in 2019. A total of 12.6 million students – or 22% of the country’s K-12 children – participated in a structured summer experience in 2019, as did 415,890 North Carolina children, or 26% of the state’s K-12 kids. An overwhelming majority of parents are satisfied with their child’s summer learning program. The study also finds high unmet demand nationally, with children in low-income families most likely to be left behind. Cost is the barrier to enrollment North Carolina parents cite most of-

ten; 43% of those who did not have a child in a structured summer experience in 2019 cited cost as the reason. A structured summer experience is defined to include a summer learning program, sports program, summer camp, summer school, or summer job or internship, but is different from child care. Participation in summer learning programs dropped significantly in 2020 as the pandemic hit. Just 34% of families across the country had a child in a structured summer experience that year, and many kids who did take part participated virtually. “Summer learning and afterschool providers in North Carolina have been doing heroic work during the pandemic,” said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. “This research tells us that unmet need for summer learning programs was a significant problem even before COVID-19 struck. The stakes are even higher now, with so many of our children needing academic help, social and emotional support, and opportunities to engage with peers and caring adults, be physically active, and more. This summer, all students need access to summer learning programs that allow them to have fun, be kids, and accelerate their learning through enriching hands-on activities. Cost must not remain a barrier to participation. Every student needs an opportunity to engage, heal, learn, and grow this summer.” “Summer learning programs enjoy extraordinary support from parents, with 97% of North Caro-

lina parents reporting they were satisfied with the structured summer experience their child attended and 91% saying they favor public funding for summer learning opportunities for students in communities with few opportunities for children and youth,” said Dr. Sheronda Fleming, director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs. “Our goal for this summer is to make these essential programs available to all children and youth in North Carolina. Students and families are relying on us to help kids re-engage, address anxiety and learning loss, and re-discover their passion for learning. That’s why we are bringing together businesses, nonprofits, museums, community-based organizations, colleges and universities, and others to help us make summer learning programs more available and even more impactful here in North Carolina this year.” Time for a GameChanging Summer is based on responses from more than 29,500 U.S. families, including 885 families

in North Carolina. It includes national-level findings from smaller surveys of parents and program providers conducted in summer and fall of 2020 and spring of 2021, offering a snapshot of how children and youth spent their summers before and during the pandemic. In important respects, North Carolina results mirror the national survey findings, which include: *Unmet demand for summer experiences is high. Nearly 14 million children in the United States whose parents wanted to enroll them did not have access to a summer program in 2019. More than half of families without a child in a summer program report that they would have liked to have had one available to them that year. In 2020, during the pandemic, 48% of families without a child in a summer program would have enrolled their child if a program had been available. *There are troubling inequities in access to summer programs. While 27% of children in higherincome families partici-

pated in a structured summer experience in 2019, just 14% of students in families with low incomes did. Approximately three in four children in a structured summer experience (74%) are from higher-income families, compared to only one in four children (26%) from lowerincome families. *Cost is a barrier to participation. Two in five parents who did not have a child in a structured summer experience (39%) did not enroll their child because programs were too expensive. Among children not enrolled in a summer program, 35% of children in households with low incomes would have been enrolled in a summer program in 2019 if one were available, compared to 28% of children in higher-income households. *The cost of programs varies by program type and place. The average cost reported by families who pay for activities nationally ranges from around $758 for voluntary summer programs to more than $900 for STEM camps. *Parents prioritize life

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skills for summer learning and want the summer experience to be different than the school year. Three in four parents (75%) value keeping their child from losing academic ground in choosing their summer activity, but even more – nine in ten – report that opportunities to build life skills (94%), be physically active (92%), and experience a variety of activities (90%) are important factors in selecting their child’s summer activities. *Priorities vary by family income. Low-income parents place a greater emphasis on reducing risky behaviors (23 percentage point difference) and snacks and meals (21 percentage point difference) than families with higher incomes. “Quality afterschool and summer programs are essential to student success in school and life,” Grant added. “Lawmakers recognized that by including significant one-time funding for afterschool and summer learning programs in the American Rescue Plan. States must ensure that funding is wellused. All our children and youth need ready access to enrichment and academic opportunities this summer and during the coming school year. This study shows unacceptable levels of unmet need, especially for low-income families. This summer we have a responsibility to meet the need – and when we do, children and youth, families, communities, and our country will be stronger.” The national and North Carolina America After 3 p.m. reports, and accompanying data, are available at www.afterschoolalliance.org.

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Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

Have today’s youth lost the thirst for competition? I know sports evolve over time; however, I think the thing that should always stay the same is the heart for competition. Unfortunately, for many that is not the main goal of sports anymore. It seems sports is almost singularly about winning, and winning alone for many. I get that the object of competition is to determine a winner and a loser, but I don’t feel that should be the only focus when it comes to sports. For many athletes, having the opportunity to compete against the best and measure yourself against them holds more weight. This lack of competition started somewhat on the professional level, but now has trickled down all the way to the Pop Warner Football level. I think the kids nowadays look at how frequently professional athletes switch teams and partner together for a better chance at winning and kids are mimicking that action. What really prompted me to write this article was a conversation I had with an area coach about how good a player on his team was going to be next season, considering how well he did this year under stressful conditions. Instead of the coach telling me how he was going to tailor his game plan toward the kid’s skills, he tells me that the player has chosen to transfer to another school in the county. I was amazed that the player chose to leave his original school, especially since they had a decent chance to make a deep playoff run with the talent they had coming back. This is a story I have heard all too often since I have arrived here in Forsyth County and I am sure it is prevalent in other areas as well. I am just confused as to where the sense of competition went. I want to clarify that I am not condemning kids for transferring schools. I am only talking about players that transfer because they fear competition, whether it be from another player on their team or the desire to play with an already established winning team. I know this may not be a popular opinion, but I never wanted to team up with other great players in order to win. My philosophy in sports has always been to play against the best and try my best to See Competition on B2

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The Reagan Raiders baseball team is off to

another great start this season at 7-1. The Raiders are sitting in first place in the Central Piedmont 4A conference. Last week, Reagan held the Eagles of East Forsyth scoreless in a 5-0

victory and are looking to head into the conference tournament as the top seed.

Furies claim five state championships this school year BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

There was a lot of uncertainty with high school sports this season. Delays, rescheduling, and quarantining was commonplace for a lot of teams. Through it all, the Forsyth Country Day (FCD) athletic program battled through and finished the season with a total of five state championships. FCD has had a reputation for having above average academic standards, so for them to bring home five state championships says a lot about the progress of the athletic programs. “Our teams were trying to win and the teams we were playing against were certainly trying to win, so it’s never easy to win a championship,” said Doug Esleeck, FCD athletic director and boys’ head basketball coach. “But then you add on all the logistical things with COVID and all the things that our coaches, kids and staff were having to work through every day. When you layer all that complexity on top of it, the championships, to me, mean more. “I don’t know that there’s a more difficult year and season to fight and try to find a way to win than the one we just went through. Just getting to the field to compete was a win, in and of itself.” This year, FCD offered all their sports except for cheerleading and wrestling. In the fall, the girls’ swimming team won the first state championship of the year for the Furies. This was the second year in a row the girls’ swim team won the state championship, making them the first team to do so in

Forsyth Country Day’s athletic program collected five state championships this season. school history. The spring semester is where things started to become weird and unusual, said Esleeck. Six Fury teams competed for state championships in the spring. Girls’ softball, boys’ lacrosse, and girls’ and boys’ track teams also won championships, bringing their total to five. Boys’ tennis and girls’ soccer made it to the championship game, but came up just short. “I told our soccer and our tennis teams that made it all the way to the championship, that in a normal year they would have been

celebrated like crazy,” said Esleeck. “For making it all the way there, even though they came up short in the last game, to have an opportunity to compete for a state championship is special. “To win five in the middle of this crazy year was really remarkable. The thing I’ve always believed in sports is that it’s never a single year or team that wins the championship. It’s the culmination of multiple years of hard work in the offseason, it’s the continuity in coaches, it’s support from Garner Barrier, our head of school, put-

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ting an emphasis on athletics. It’s just an entire community coming together.” Esleeck acknowledges that FCD is known for their academics; however, he feels this year proves their athletic programs should be a draw for the school as well. “Forsyth Country Day has an incredible academic reputation,” he said. “If you want to go to Harvard, Forsyth Country Day can help you chase that dream. The thing I really believe about See Furies on B2

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beat them. I think it’s kind of weak to play with a team for several years and then choose to leave that school for another, simply because the new school has a tradition of winning. Why not try to be the catalyst for turning around the fortunes of your current team? Also, where does that leave your teammates who have shed blood, sweat and tears with you for years? I never wanted the best talent on my team. I preferred to play on a team with less talent than others and then beat the team with more talent. I was confident in my abilities as an athlete, so I felt that with my presence on the field or court, that would give my team a better chance at winning. Also, if we did win, I would take more satisfaction in the victory. When I was a kid, I played multiple sports. I fondly remember playing football and running track with players from around my neighborhood and the friendships I built with some of the guys on the team will last a lifetime. I couldn’t imagine leaving those guys just because I felt another team was better. During my senior year, my high school team won the state championship, so I can’t really argue leav-

ing that team for another. However, my track team was good, but not great. Our rival team, Potomac High School, was a powerhouse team in the area. They dominated track and field, not only in our area, but pretty much the entire state of Virginia that year. My team did not have a shot at beating them for a team championship, but I had no thoughts of leaving my school to join their team. Even though we had no realistic shot at beating them, the pride I felt in giving it my all in an attempt to do so was almost as satisfying as winning. Because a few of my teammates and I chose to stand and face the biggest and baddest team around, our track team is remembered as the best the school has ever had. When I got to college, that mentality stayed the same for me. Initially I attended a small Division II school by the name of St. Augustine’s University. The school has a rich track and field history, but when we would attend track meets, many of the Power 5 Division I schools would automatically dismiss us. I took great satisfaction in defeating some of those schools that had all of the resources an athlete could ask for, when we had a weight room in a basement and a track that was mostly dirt at the time. Once again, I never

The C hronicle even thought of transferring to a large school with a big budget just to have the chance to win. I don’t think it’s the fault of just the professional athletes. I feel it goes back to another article I wrote about the entitlement many kids feel growing up because of this need for inclusion. We now give kids trophies for any and everything, even if they finish in last place in some cases. So it’s no wonder when they grow up, they have that same need for recognition. I really feel that transferring players and school choice, or whatever you call it, has really damaged several schools around the county, while enhancing others. There is no need to name the schools that have suffered because we all know who those schools are. We also know the schools that routinely benefit from kids transferring from other schools. This is the reason why I have so much respect for players like Damian Lillard who, instead of leaving his current team for greener pastures, is fighting tooth and nail to take his team to the title. I know some people may take offense to my opinion on this matter, but if you sit back and think about what kids should get out of sports, I think your stance may change.

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Wake Forest Athletics, in consultation with local and University officials, is currently planning for full capacity and tailgating at Truist Field for the 2021 fall football season and 100% fan attendance at all other outdoor venues including Spry and Kentner Stadium. With season ticket sales tracking over 20 percent ahead of pace from

previous seasons, the Wake Forest and WinstonSalem community has shown its excitement to come back together and enjoy an exciting ACC and Wake Forest college football season inside Truist Field. All premium club tables in the Touchdown Club and McCreary Tower are now sold out, and only 150 Deacon Hill packages remain! Season tickets for Wake Forest Football begin at only $120, while a limited number of 4-for$49 ticket packages remain for the Demon Deacons’ first two home games, in-

cluding Opening Night at Truist Field presented by Lowes Foods on Sept. 3. The best way to take advantage of these affordable seats and innovative ticket packages, visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets or call 336-758-3322 to purchase your seats while supplies last! In consultation with local, state and University officials, any necessary health and safety protocols to ensure the safety of

everyone in the WinstonSalem community will be announced prior to the fall season. “As vaccination rates increase and COVID-19 infection rates decline, we can now look forward to being back together inside our athletics venues during the 2021-22 academic year,” Director of Athletics John Currie said. “The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina includes many new and improved innovations to provide opportunities for students, staff and fans to have an outstanding experience at Demon Deacon events.

I am so excited to come back together in a healthy and safe environment with the entire Winston-Salem community to watch the Demon Deacons win championships!” “The atmosphere inside Truist Field when it’s sold out and our students and fans are loud really gives our program a huge advantage,” Head Coach Dave Clawson said. “We missed the Deacon Walk and the atmosphere

that our fans bring each Saturday to a Wake Forest football game. Our student-athletes and coaches are working hard to raise the standard of our program from good to great in 2021. See you all on Sept. 3 for Opening Night!” The Deacs will play six home football games at Truist Field, and will also have the opportunity to compete for a ninth Big 4 Championship as the second game of a nonconference series with longtime foe North Carolina joins with conference games against NC State and Duke.

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this year is that we have proven that if you have dreams of playing Division I athletics, if you have dreams about playing for a championship, if you have dreams about being a good player, you can accomplish those things at Forsyth Country, too. “That’s the thing as athletic director, I have really felt like it’s my job to come alongside these coaches and kids and fig-

to the very best of my ability and this year that meant very different things than I hope it will mean in the future,” he said about his position. “I have an amazing athletic department staff that works with me to figure out buses, COVID policies and how we can keep our kids and coaches safe. “There were just so many people that were committed to the experience that our kids have, not just in the classroom, but also what they do after

we were going to have a chance, but it’s hard to win,” he said about his programs’ success this year. “It’s hard to win a single game, match or point. The other guy wants to win just as much as you do, so I don’t know if any of us came into the year thinking we are going to win five state championships. “We knew that we had the coaching talent and the talent from our athletes for us to have a special year. Then you hope and pray

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Forsyth Country Day’s athletic program collected five state championships this season. ure out how we can help them chase their dreams on the court, on the field, or in the pool. How do we help them chase those dreams, as well as all these remarkable academic dreams that our student body has? That’s what I really feel like this year has proven, not just to the community inside Forsyth Country Day, but to the community in Winston-Salem.” Esleeck praised the coaches he has on staff for the tremendous job they did this year across all sports. He says the success the school enjoyed this year also speaks to the quality of kids the school has attracted. “I think it really speaks to how well-rounded our student population is; that we have young people that are going to swim Division I swimming; that we have a Division I lacrosse player next year; and we have young people that are going on to play collegiately in softball,” Esleeck continued. “You know, sports you may not hear about every day, but they are kids that work incredibly hard. “We have programs that are led by head coaches and assistant coaches that are really pouring into those kids, regardless of the headlines and attention. The kids are doing it because they love the game and their teammates. The coaches are doing it because they love those kids. I think that’s what it really speaks to.” Being a coach of any high school sport brings its own set of challenges. Couple that with having to look after the entire athletic department as athletic director during a pandemic, is another thing alltogether. Esleeck was able to balance both positions well, while also doing his absolute best to protect players and staff to the best of his abilities. “What I really felt like every year as athletic director is to serve every single one of our programs

school, in our athletic and extracurricular programs. To me, it wasn’t about the job I did, or necessarily even about the job our athletic department did. This entire school community from Gardner Barrier, all the way down to any other employee, was all committed to helping our kids have the best experience possible, regardless of the circumstances the world put in front of us.” Based on the hard work the coaches put in, along with the athletes they had coming back, Esleeck knew some of the programs could have very successful campaigns this season. “We knew that we had some talent, we knew that we had some exceptional coaches, we knew that

that everyone can stay safe and healthy, because there were so many variables this season.” According to Esleeck, this is the most successful season the Furies have enjoyed athletically by collecting five state championships. For Esleeck, winning is just one measure of success, but not the most important. He believes character building and changing the athletes lives for the better is vastly more important. “The lesson of this year is, when you build into young people the right way and you have great adults around them that are speaking life into them every day, then the necessary result of that is success.”

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Greater Church finds new home

Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Jonah: Do the right thing Scriptures: Jonah 3 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Survey Nineveh’s response to Jonah’s message; *Sense how the people of Nineveh felt after hearing Jonah’s message; *Engage in repentance and right behavior after hearing God’s warning. Background: Jonah’s name means “dove” – which is one who takes a conciliatory attitude and advocates negotiations and compromise. Jonah was the only prophet sent to a foreign nation. Jonah’s visit to Nineveh is thought to be around 759 B.C. There were several events that occurred before his visit that may have influenced the people of Nineveh to heed Jonah’s proclamation: *(c. 773 B.C.) the death of King Shalmaneser IV that caused political instability *(c. 765 and c. 759 B.C.) recurring famine in Nineveh *(c. 763 B.C.) a military defeat during a total solar eclipse *Floods after the eclipse *An earthquake that occurred around the same time. Jonah resisted God’s calling to bring His word to Nineveh because they were known as the Assyrian Empire’s “great city” and they were a military ruthless people. The Assyrians were the most feared threat in that era. Jonah knew of God’s mercy and he wanted judgement for Nineveh, not forgiveness. Lesson: God calls Jonah a second time to the task of warning the people of Nineveh of its coming judgement. After his experiences in chapters 1 and 2, Jonah obeys the call (verses 1-2). Nineveh is described as an enormously large city that has a three-day walk across. After one day’s walk, Jonah has seen enough to make his proclamation: “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown” (verse 4). Jonah’s prophetic oracle was extremely short and the only one in this book. “The people of Nineveh believed God! …” Jonah’s short oracle was very effective – the entire city immediately turns from its ways and repents (verse 5). Jonah is the most successful prophet in the Bible. He didn’t call for repentance and didn’t ask for divine judgement to be turned into mercy. But his short oracle achieves both in a complete and immediate way – even the animals repent! “By decree of the king and his nobles: No man or beast – of flock or herd – shall taste anything! They shall not graze, and they shall not drink water!” (v.erse 7). The entire city sat in sackcloth and ashes repenting, fasting and praying to attract the compassion of the God of Israel and to change His mind. “Who knows but that God may turn and relent? … “ (verse 9). “God saw what they did. … And God renounced the punishment He had planned to bring upon them … “ (verse 10). Jonah was successful because of God’s will – not because of Jonah’s attributes or rhetorical power - God’s will to save. God loves the entire world. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2020-2021, The Jewish Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible, The Jesus Bible and The Oxford Bible Commentary). For Your Consideration: Jonah was given a second chance – when God gives you a second chance, how do you use it? What does it mean that a perfect God “changed His mind” and “repented of evil?” Application: Corporately, we as the church are commanded to go to all nations – regardless of our cultural, political or ideological differences with nations – to make disciples. We are a part of the plan to save all people who will come to God in faith and trust – as displayed by us as believers. “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance“ (2 Peter 3:9).

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Bishop Sheldon McCarter and the congregation of Greater Church have been through a lot over the last couple of years. They have fought through it all and now McCarter and Greater Church have finally found their new home at 3300 Reynolda Road and plan to have their first service on Father’s Day, June 20. Greater Church was one of the most prominent churches in the Triad, but after their property on Lansing Drive was foreclosed upon, the church needed a new place to worship. Over the past two years, there have been many rumors and accusations thrown around, but McCarter is happy to put all of that in the past and look forward to a new beginning. “I felt like I have lost a ton of weight off my shoulders,” said McCarter. “The situation at Lansing Drive was definitely very painful, because a lot of people don’t know the true story of how we were railroaded by a bank who really wanted our property because of its value. “We had money in their face and they refused it, because the property value over at Lansing Drive was over $5.7 million and they (Apex Bank) said we owed $3.4 (million) and we had $2.8 (million) in their face that they refused. They just pushed us out.” Apex Bank is the owner of the property on Lansing Drive where Greater Church was formerly located. According to McCarter, there were some shady tactics used to remove his congregation from the church, but he is excited about the direction his church is heading with their new location. “It feels really good for us to know that we have a place that we can call our own,” he said. “Honestly, I am probably more excited for my members who stayed with me during the process.” As God would have it, McCarter and Greater Church found a temporary home at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church (ESDAC). McCarter was connected with Rev. Allen Baldwin, senior pastor of ESDAC, through a mutual friend, Bishop Sir Walter Mack of Union Baptist Church. Because the Ephesus worships on Saturday, it was a perfect partnership for the two churches. “We were so blessed by Ephesus and pastor Baldwin,” McCarter said. “They are tremendous people who allowed us to use their facility without any reservations. We never lost a week of worship. We didn’t miss a week of worship until the pandemic.” McCarter says it was tough on him losing the Lansing Drive property. He says he felt bad for his congregation and family, which weighed heavily on him mentally. “If it had not been for the grace of God who really kept me, I probably would have lost my mind,” he

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The congregation of Greater Church will move into their new home on June 20. said about his mindset during that period. “It would have been painful no matter what the situation was, but it was more painful because we knew the truth. “Outside of what everybody read in The Journal and all the crap they wrote and outside of everything they saw on TV, that was one of the most painful pieces because we were dealing with a situation beyond our control. To think about what we have done in the city and the recognition of our church in the city, and then knowing what we built over there, over 64,000 feet of building. To see it snatched from under you for greed was very, very painful.” Another painful part of the process for McCarter was how easily people believed everything negative that was reported about him and the church. He says it was somewhat shocking to see how many people turned their backs on the church during their greatest time of need. “One of the things I say is that it’s so many of us who love to see people look like they are having a downfall, a challenge or going through it,” he stated. “There were so many people that my church helped and so many people that I have helped. But to watch them turn their backs on me because of what they hear, and should have known my integrity, that I am not going to do anything that is going to punish me, my family or our church. “That was probably one of the most disappointing things, especially when people you have walked with and you’ve been with them in trying times, but here we are facing a challenging time for us and what do they do, they walk away. Indeed, that was very hurtful for me, my wife and my children.” McCarter recalled a story of when his daughter came home from school very upset. At the time she was a senior at Mt. Tabor High School and she did not want to go back due to classmates making derogatory comments about McCarter and the church. “To see my daughter go through that was bad and the ultimate pain

for a father,” he said. “My heart was literally shattered.” Unfortunately for McCarter, some members of his congregation decided to leave after they lost the property on Lansing Drive. Losing members is always a tough scenario, but losing them when the root cause is out of your control is even more troubling, McCarter said. “We definitely had some people walk away from us and I knew that would happen,” he continued. “When somebody thinks you’re taking money, folks will leave you in a New York minute. They knew that wasn’t true, but for whatever reason, they decided to leave. “We lost a few, but a lot of them stayed and that’s why we are standing strong today and that’s why the Lord opened this door for us to be on Reynolda Road. McCarter is appreciative of the members who chose to stay with the church. He says it means the world to him and his family that so many members stuck by his side and believed the good in him and did not pay attention to the rumors that were swirling around. It was imperative for him to keep his morale up, even though this was a tough time he was going through. “My dad was my best teacher and he told me, ‘no matter what you go through, keep preaching,’” said McCarter. “He said no matter what you go through, keep believing and hold on to your faith. As a matter of fact, Bishop J.C. Hash would always tell me to stay in faith. “I’ll be honest, preaching got me through it, along with my wife,” McCarter said. “My wife has shown tremendous strength and has always encouraged me. I know there were moments when my whole entire family was going through it, but they were the backbone, they encouraged me.” When they hold their first service on Father’s Day Sunday, McCarter says he will be filled with emotions. He says to walk into a place that they can call home will be “a moment like no other.”

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Sundays Virtual worship services Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., invites you to join online worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m. The service, which is available via Facebook and YouTube, is a celebration of the diversity of the human family. Visit www.greenstreetumc.org or email admin@greenstreetumc.org for more information. NOW Zoom services New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) in East Bend has gone virtual. Please join Dr. James L. E. Hunt, Senior

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May 30 First Waughtown Baptist Church live stream Senior Pastor Dr. Dennis W. Bishop will continue the message “The Woes of Every Generation” (scripture references Matthew 3:7 and Luke 6:22-23, 26) for Family and Friends Day. Everyone is encouraged to host a watch party and/or invite others to join the virtual worship service. Service will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, May

30, on YouTube, Facebook Live, https://www.facebook. com/FirstWaughtown/ and on the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown.org. May 30 Family and Friends Day The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N Jackson Ave., will celebrate Missionary Family and Friends Day on Sunday May 30 at our 11 a.m. worship service. One and all are invited to this service. Please we are following all safety guidelines due to COVID-19 masks are required. How to submit items to the Religion calendar: The deadline is Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to have all calendar items submitted for that week’s paper. Send your calendar items to news@wschronicle.com. You can also drop them off, Monday through Friday before 5 p.m., or mail your items to Winston-Salem Chronicle, 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101; or send them via our website, www.wschronicle.com.

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Water and sewer rates to increase The Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Utility Commission has approved a 3.5% increase in water and sewer rates for the next fiscal year budget, which begins July 1, 2021. Local water and sewer rates have historically ranked second lowest among peer utilities in the state and rates for consumption have not increased since July 1, 2018.

updates to treatment facilities and the water and sewer system that were put off because of the pandemic, said Courtney Driver, the utilities director. “It is crucial to maintain and update our critical infrastructure to protect both the public and the environment,” Driver said. “Proactively safeguarding public health is our top priority and we will continue to maintain the highest level of service

water is $73.8 million and includes funding for sixteen continuing projects, ongoing work on the collection system improvement program, and fully funding the modernization of the R.W. Neilson Water Treatment Plant. Rates will remain unchanged at both Hanes Mill Road and Old Salisbury Road landfills, as well as the Forum 52 and Overdale yard waste facilities. The solid waste

The new rates will amount to a monthly increase of $1.08 for light users and $1.78 for average customers. There is no increase in solid waste disposal fees at landfills and yard waste facilities. No tax revenue is used to fund WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Utilities services. The rate increase will help pay for needed

possible.” The water and wastewater operations budget for next year is $98.9 million. This is a 6.6% increase from the current fiscal budget and primarily due to a $4.3 million increase in debt service payments for an expected revenue bond issuance. The capital improvement budget for water and waste-

operations budget increases 2.4% and is set at $11.8 million. The budget for capital improvements in the solid waste division is $449,000 for projects at Hanes Mill Road Landfill. For more information, call City Link 311 or 336-7278000. Subscribe to Alert Center and News Flash for Utilities at cityofws.org/ notifyme.

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Forsyth County Government has updated its mask policy following new CDC guidance and will no longer require masks for those who are vaccinated, except for certain county facilities and activities. Visitors who are not vaccinated will be required to wear a facemask at all times at county facilities. Everyone will still be required to wear a mask at the following: *Department of Public Health *Hall of Justice *Law Enforcement Detention Center *Smith Reynolds Airport Everyone will also be required to wear a mask:

*When receiving patient care through the Emergency Services Department. *When participating in indoor youth programs at places like Cooperative Extension or a library. Signs will be posted at entrances to county facilities informing the public they must wear a facemask if they’re not vaccinated. County facilities will continue to offer masks to each visitor who wants one or is required to wear one. Anyone who needs a special accommodation can contact the respective department. There may be special circumstances when County Management may implement stricter requirements for large crowded indoor events or when serving vulnerable populations.

Tanglewood Park’s Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center opens May 29 SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center at Tanglewood Park opens for the season on Saturday, May 29, at 11 a.m. 2021 season hours are: May 29 - May 31: Saturday: 11a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 1-June 8: Monday-Friday: 4-8 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9 – Aug. 22: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 23– Sept. 5 (weekends only)

Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 6: Monday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 2021 daily rates are: Children 2 years and under: Free Seniors (55+) and children 3-5 years: $6 per swimmer Ages 6 and up: $7 per swimmer Due to the pandemic, we will not be selling season passes for the 2021 operational season and access to select areas of the aquatic center may be limited. For more information, visit: https:// www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/aquaticcenter/ or contact Alex Bennett, parks program manager, at 336-703-2502 and bennetar@forsyth.cc.

Community Briefs New chair to take the helm on the board at the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem On May 11, 2021, Andrew M. Perkins, Jr. was selected to serve as the new board chair for the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem. Perkins is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Engineering at NC A&T State University in Greensboro, N. C. Prior to that appointment, he served as the University Engineer. Before coming to NC A&T, Perkins retired with the rank of Colonel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 29 years of distinguished service. He served as commander and district engineer for both the Norfolk and San Francisco Districts, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers; he was the facilities construction program manager, Office of the Assistant Chief of Engineers; an Area Engineer in Saudi Arabia; and was a battalion commander and Assistant Corps Engineer with the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, NC. During his career with the Corps of Engineers, he had the opportunity to work with the Departments of Transportation in California and Virginia to enhance transportation and environmental needs in those states. The Governor appointed him as a member of the N. C. Board of Transportation in 2003, where he still serves. Perkins received his B. S. degree in architecture from Hampton University, his M. S. degree in architecture from the University of Wisconsin, and is a graduate of The National War College in Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Dr. Mary T. Perkins, make their home in Winston Salem, NC and have two adult children.

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Black-owned social media app, an alternative to clubhouse, offers more than just talk Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - BEAN Now, the social networking app created to fix the historical economic disadvantages in Black communities around the world, has launched a feature that everyone is raving about; it’s called the “Beanstalk,” where beans talk. This new, exciting feature allows users to create “pods” on the Beanstalk to have live audio conversations about various topics with friends, family, and colleagues. The best part is that it’s launching on a platform that is owned by our community. Darren Walker, CEO of Bean, says, “We have three Cs that are the core values of Bean: community, communication, and commerce. It is impossible to build a healthy community without owning the mediums through which we communicate. We don’t have to go to Clubhouse or Twitter Space. We can host these talks and share our content on a platform that is majority-owned by our community and was

created for the financial empowerment of our community.” BEAN Now enables users to swipe to connect with local Black-owned businesses, network with entrepreneurs and professionals, and gain useful tools to start new businesses. Businesses and entrepreneurs benefit from increased revenues and profits. While many social media apps allow users to connect with like-minded people with common interests, BEAN is the first app designed specifically to meet the economic needs of the Black community around the world. Darren says he was inspired to create BEAN after reading an alarming statistic that African Americans lag behind other racial groups in terms of upward economic mobility despite having the 16th largest buying power globally. As a Louisiana native and the youngest of six children, Walker understood firsthand the challenges that many in his commu-

nity face to gain access to networking opportunities that lead to advancement. BEAN’s purpose is to create a digital infrastructure that allows users to easily support Black-owned businesses. In addition, BEAN educates budding entrepreneurs and encourages young people to launch their own businesses. “There is a growing desire to support Blackowned businesses and entrepreneurs within the community, but without a digital platform, it is difficult to know how you can support and easily identify those businesses. BEAN Now provides a safe, trusted platform that will bridge that gap, while creating new opportunities for users,” says Darren. BEAN Now offers a free membership as well as premium memberships, which unlock a number of exclusive offers. To learn more, visit www.iambean. com and download the app in the iTunes and Google Play stores.

Samaritan Ministries offers family-friendly option for 2021 Tour de Llama event SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Over the course of three days, June 25-27, 2021, Samaritan Ministries will host its annual Tour De Llama bike ride, which was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. New this year is an invitation for casual cyclists and families to support Samaritan by riding the 7-mile route at Salem Lake Greenway on June 26. Riders on the trail between 8 a.m. and noon can find hidden llama throughout the ride, a perfect opportunity to snap a selfie! Children under 12 ride for free. Salem Lake offers a gorgeous and tranquil setting, perfect for a June

morning ride. There are still spots open for those cyclists that want to ride the 21- or 61- mile routes that begin and end at Divine Llama Vineyards. Cyclists can ride anytime between 8 a.m. and noon on their registration day (June 25, 26 or 27) and are welcome to stick around the winery following the rides for llama fun, and to purchase wine and food. Samaritan encourages individuals and teams to create a fundraising campaign and share Samaritan’s mission with friends, family, and colleagues to make the event a huge success. The fee for all ride op-

tions is $30 per person and all participants will receive a branded Tour De Llama water bottle. All proceeds raised through rider registrations and sponsorships help provide food and shelter to our hungry and homeless neighbors in the Winston-Salem area. Samaritan would like to thank event sponsor Arbor Investment Advisors for continued support and extend a special thanks to Ken’s Bike Shop and Divine Llama Vineyards for helping make this a special weekend for cyclists. For more information, to register as a rider or sponsor and/or create a fundraising campaign, visit samaritanforsyth.org.

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Community Calendar NOW – Volunteer Center of the Triad The Volunteer Center of the Triad is responding to COVID-19 by bringing the volunteer community together. We have designated a portion of our website www.volunteercentertriad.org to assist our non-profit community as their needs arise around the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested in volunteering, visit www. volunteercentertriad.org, click COVID-19 Response and search volunteer opportunities available. Each Wednesday Marketing outside of the box HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting A Thin Line Between Customer Service & Marketing. Customer service is the new marketing. From the customer journey to customer reviews to the overall customer experience, this series will reaffirm that 2021 is the year of the customer. We’ll focus on how to get to know your customers again to retain them, building genuine customer connections, authenticity, and audience targeting. For more info and to register: https://www.hustlews.org/ events-programs. Now – May 31 Textile art display Delta Arts Center is exhibiting “Raw Edges Textile Art,” a display of quilts and other textile pieces made by local African American quilters, now through May 31. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Call 336-722-2625 to arrange an appointment to view the exhibit. May 28 Memorial Day Weekend concert Rhythm Lounge & Grill will present Alyson Williams and SoArtistic in “Crimson & Crème” (a red-and-white affair) Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m. at 2101 Peter’s Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. The Memorial Day Weekend concert is part of the Rhythm Lounge & Grill’s Southern SoulJazz Concert Series. May 28 & 29 Kidswrite 2021 Burning Coal Theatre Company is pleased to announce Kidswrite 2021, a collection of short plays written by young playwrights, selected from submissions solicited from Wake and 13 surrounding counties. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, May 28th and 29th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and may be obtained at the door. More information at 919-834-4001 or at www.burningcoal.org. NOTE: if the Coronavirus situation has not cleared by these dates, we will present the performances livestreamed. May 31 “Teens in House” registration deadline Registration is open for the SECU Family

House’s program, “Teens in the House.” Middle and high school students can immerse themselves in service and learning by volunteering either July 19-22 or July 26-29 from 10 am – noon each day. Monday and Thursday will be in person at the SECU Family House. Tuesday and Wednesday will be from home and will include Zoom sessions and curated videos and articles to learn more about nonprofits as well as service projects such as welcome bags, door hangers, etc. Register online at familyhousews.org/teens-in-thehouse/. The application deadline has been extended until May 31. June 5 Community and Fun Day The Housing Authority of Winston Salem (HAWS) is hosting a Community & Fun Day on Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Arthur and Marie King Building, located at 901 Cleveland Avenue in Winston-Salem. 2020 was a tough year for everyone and our public housing families were disproportionately affected. Finally, some of the cloud is lifting for our communities and HAWS is delighted to be able to offer this great outdoor event for families living in our communities. June 10-12 “Our Time: A Conversation in Black and White” The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Triad Cultural Arts present “Our Time: A Conversation in Black and White,” a new play by Lynn Felder, June 1012 at 7:30 p.m. and June 12 at 2 p.m. in Reynolds Place Theatre at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce Street in downtown WinstonSalem. Tickets are free with online registration required at https://www. intothearts.org/eventsinfo/our-time., and donations will be accepted. “Our Time” is supported, in part, by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation through the Artists Thrive initiative. Jul 12-16, 19-23 Aviation summer camps Jim Shaw’s ACE Academy will again be offering aviation-related summer camps for middle and high school students this summer. There will be two aviation summer camps offered for 2021. July 12–16 will be for middle school students and July 19–23 for high school students. The cost of the weeklong summer camp is $130 per student, which includes meals. Both aviation camps will be located at Smith-Reynolds airport. For more information about aviation summer camps please contact Jim Shaw’s ACE Aviation Academy at 336-3068145 or by email at Sha-

wAceAcademy@gmail. com. Jul 23 Application deadline The city is accepting applications for the next class of City of WinstonSalem University, to be held for 11 weeks starting Aug. 26, 2021. This free, in-person program gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city’s role in the community. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. July 23. The application and more information are posted online at CityofWS.org/ CWSU. Applications can be printed and mailed in, or submitted online. Applications are also available by calling CityLink 311. Sept 4-5 Coltrane Jazz and Blues Festival The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival will be held Sept 4-5 in Oak Hollow Festival Park, High Point, NC. The yearly celebration of jazz and blues music honors Coltrane, a High Point, NC native son, who graduated from William Penn High School, now Penn Griffin School of the Arts. The two-day festival that happens over Labor Day weekend, has become a destination event for festival goers. Ticket information and festival details are available www.coltranejazzfest.com. How to submit items to the community calendar: We appreciate your community news. Here’s how you can help us to process your news more efficiently: *Please give us complete information about the event, such as the sponsor and address, date, time and place of the event and contact information so that the public can contact someone for more information if needed. *Please submit items in document form in an email or Word or PDF attachment. *Submit photos as attachments to emails as jpegs at least 4 inches wide by 6 inches deep rather than sent on documents. Please send captions with photos. *Please do not send jpeg fliers only, since we cannot transfer the information on them into documents. The deadline is Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to have all calendar items submitted for that week’s paper. Send your calendar items to news@wschronicle.com. You can also drop them off, Monday through Friday before 5 p.m., or mail your items to Winston-Salem Chronicle, 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101; or send them via our website, www. wschronicle.com.

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Chuck Vestal to retire at the end of June Long-time City employee made lasting impact on Senior Games players trash talk their competition and when the game starts, all bets are off. He remembers one game where it had gotten so fierce that he had to expel one team for unsportsmanlike conduct. It was not at all what Chuck expected and that’s when he realized, “I knew I was in the right place.” What has made his years as adult recreation program supervisor at Recreation and Parks the most special is the relationships he’s made, as well as the ones he’s seen develop among the participants in senior activities. “It’s all about relationships,” Chuck continued. “God has blessed me.” The other part of his job he finds satisfying is the opportunity to serve,

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The names “Chuck Vestal” and “Senior Games” are almost synonymous. For folks who’ve participated in Piedmont Plus Senior Games/SilverArts, Chuck has been their mentor, coach, umpire, and inspiration for the past ten years. From overseeing croquet and shuffleboard competitions, to swimming, golf, tennis, cornhole, ping pong and more, Chuck has been the guy who organizes the games and keeps them going, and has built up the local games to one of the best in the state. Chuck will retire on June 30 with over 30 years with the City of WinstonSalem. He began his career with the City working security at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Coliseum, where he worked his way up to events director in 1994. Chuck has seen every imaginable celebrity, rock and country concert, sports team, and more during his time managing groups that came to the Coliseum. Even though the 60+ hour weeks took a toll, he is quick to say, “I’m the luckiest guy in the world.” Even with the hassles working with demanding celebrities, Chuck said he “loved every minute.” In 2011 Chuck felt it was time to cut back on the hours he was working and began asking about positions open in the City’s Recreation and Parks department. He had worked with the teens at his church

estimates to last about two weeks. Then he will be eager to get involved with something new to keep him busy. Chuck is excited to now qualify as a “senior” and he will not be a stranger at Senior Games. He’s looking forward to competing next year in a variety of games. And since he knows the competition intimately, he’ll be prepared. The age-old question: Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? We’ll wait and see what Chuck has to say about that. Best wishes on your retirement, Chuck Vestal. You have certainly earned it. You will be missed.

June Senior Events Calendar: Chuck Vestal will retire on June 30. for 30 years and felt that would be the perfect fit for his skills and experience. Instead, he was offered a position with Special Populations, the department that oversees, among other things, Senior Games and activities for older adults. His first reaction was, “Why would anyone want to do that? Work with boring old people? I don’t think so.” But he was given a few weeks to think it over and he discussed it with his wife. Reluctantly, he took the position.

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And that’s when he discovered that his perceptions about older persons were wrong … very, very wrong. When asked what surprised him most about working with seniors, he quickly responded, “Their competitive nature! I never expected that.” Instead of finding little old ladies and gentlemen quietly playing shuffleboard, Chuck discovered the croquet group at Arbor Acres who play to win and indeed, have won many gold medals for their team. He discovered that older

Vaccinated? Local nonprofits need you! Now that many older people have been fully vaccinated and nonprofits are gearing back up to serve their clients, the need for volunteers has increased. These organizations depend on older adults who have more time to volunteer. And many volunteers have expressed how much they have missed serving others, as well as their friendships with other volunteers. If you are ready to get out of the house and offer support to local organizations, the following agencies need you! *The Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem needs volunteers to provide transportation for older adults to medical appointments or grocery shopping. Training is provided. Protocols for Faith in Action volunteers are currently under review, so volunteers in our transportation and home repair programs will continue to wear masks and follow safety protocols that were previously in place for those programs until at least June 14. Volunteers will be notified of any changes in their guidelines. For more information, call Vicki Poore at 336-7480217 or email vpoore@ shepherdscenter.org. *Senior Services is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals-on-Wheels. The routes can be delivered any time between 9:45 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday. Routes

not just as a public servant, but as a servant leader to the older population, making sure they have access to activities at the recreation departments, that they can participate in Senior Games’ competitions, and that they have the support they need as they age. Chuck states that the many people he’s worked with over the years have been an inspiration to him. This will be what he will miss most when he retires. Chuck is looking forward to “catching my breath” and not waking up in a sweat wondering “what have I forgotten to do? How will I ever run this tournament?” Chuck may be moving on to retirement and days of relaxing with nothing on his schedule – which he

take about 90 minutes to deliver. There is a particular need for volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays. Volunteer with a spouse or friend. For more information, call Holly Beck at 336-721-3411, email hbeck@seniorservicesinc. org, or visit www.seniorservicesinc.org. *SECU House needs volunteers, including groups and individuals, to provide meals to families staying at the house while receiving medical treatment. The meals can be dropped off at the house; no volunteers are allowed inside at this time. Having the meals at the house allows the families to avoid going to restaurants or grocery stores. To see a list of available dates and get specific information, go to www.familyhousews.org/ serve-a-meal or call Emily Kaartunen at 336-7932822 or email Emily.kaartunen@familyhousews. org. *Samaritan Ministries seeks volunteers for several areas, including the kitchen area to package and serve meals for lunch and dinner. The weekday lunch shift for volunteers is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the dinner shift is from 3-7 p.m. Volunteers must be age 13 or older, agree to a liability waiver, and adhere to strict sanitation guidelines that include wearing a mask, frequent hand washing, and appropriate distancing as recommended by health officials.

For more information, go to www.samaritan-forsyth. org. *Piedmont Environmental Association (PEA) is looking for gardeners whose gardens may produce more veggies than See Nonprofits on B9

The Shepherd Center activities below are being held via Zoom. Call the Shepherd’s Center at 336-7480217 for information. Contact Kristin Larson at klarson@shepherdscenter. org to register and for Zoom meeting information. *Mondays at 2 p.m., Yoga with Ruth, This is gentle yoga that can be done standing or sitting. $2 donation. *Tuesdays, June 1, 15 and 29, Writing workshop with Susan Surman. Workshop will include roundtable discussion as well as in-class writing exercises. Free. *Wednesdays, June 9 & 23, at 2:30 p.m., Way Back Wednesdays with Paul McCraw, a local historian and retired history teacher, who will discuss local and world history and relate it to today’s events. *Thursdays at 1 p.m., Game Day with Vicki, Fay and Kristin. We play different games every week, such as Boggle, Scattergories, Trivia, Pictionary and more. Come join the fun! We ask that you please arrive by 1 p.m.; once the game begins you will not be able to join. *Thursdays at 3 p.m., Thinking Outside the Box Discussion Group. Below are the calendar items that are being held via online meetings: *Open Mic, hosted by WinstonSalem Writers, (first Tuesday of each month), is being held on June 1 at 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. This event offers beginning and experienced writers an opportunity to read five minutes of

their work to a friendly audience. To participate in the Zoom Open Mic, visit www.wswriters.org and click on the June newsletter to get the link or email Judie Holcomb-Pack at judiehp@triad.rr.com. *AARP meeting (second Tuesday except July and August), will be held June 8 at noon via conference call. Email Alberta Powell at powellalberta0@gmail.com for more information. Open to all seniors age 50 and above with an AARP membership. *Aging Well series presented by Wake Forest Baptist Sticht Center for Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention, (the second Tuesday of each month) will be held on June 8 at 5:30 p.m. virtually online. To register and receive the link to access the program, email bhealth@wakehealth.edu . *Adult Children of Aging Parents meeting, (third Tuesday), will be held June 15 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome, but the focus will be on the needs of adult children who are caring for their aging parents. For more information and to get the Zoom link, visit www. http://acapwinston-salem.org/. If you have an item for the Seniors Calendar, please email news@ wschronicle.com and put Seniors Calendar in the subject line. Items must be submitted by the 20th of the preceding month for the next month’s issue.

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covid-19: one year later The pandemic forced Senior Services to make changes to many of our programs and operations. Despite that, we found a way to continue our mission. As we all prepare for brighter days ahead, Senior Services celebrates the resilience of our community, our staff, volunteers, donors and most importantly—the seniors we serve.

over the last year, with your support, we’ve been able to: Serve 1,925 older adults in our community through a variety of programs and services

Deliver 1,200 shelf-stable boxes of food to seniors throughout the community

Enroll 450 new older adults in one of our programs

Send 250 smiles to seniors, through caring notes from the community

Respond to 8,862 requests for information, assistance, and referrals to community resources through our Help Line department

Welcome 101 new volunteers

Provide 250,098 meals to seniors in our Meals-on-Wheels, Senior Lunch, and Williams Center programs

Offer 28,342 hours of in-home, personal care support

Assist with 208 hours of virtual caregiver support group

Help 71 families with activity packets, household helps, comfort and care items through drive-thru distributions at our Williams Center

Provide 724 activity packets through our Senior Lunch program

Collect 18,937 comfort and care items through our Christmas in July and Remember in December campaigns

Launch an in-home respite program which provided 1,443 hours of care to Williams Center families while the Center was closed

Distribute 46 animatronic pets and senior companion tablets to help seniors build connections and fight loneliness

Provide 6,285 hours of case management coordination and support through our Living-at-Home program

Host 2 virtual fundraising events: 20th Annual Evening for Alzheimer’s Care and 11th Annual Art Show and Sale benefitting Meals-on-Wheels

Your support is more important than ever to ensure seniors in our community have access to the programs and services they need to remain at home. Read more about our impact and our re-opening plans, and learn how to get involved at seniorservicesinc.org!

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they can use to donate extra produce to support H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem. Donating fresh food is a great way to reduce food waste, hunger, and food insecurity right here in Winston-Salem. And it’s a fun way to connect with neighbors and fellow

gardeners this summer. To sign up, go to https://www. peanc.org/donate-freshproduce-today. These are just a few of the organizations that would appreciate your time and talents as they serve our neighbors in need. For additional opportunities, visit www.volunteermatch.org.

Shepherd Center interns create video with wisdom for graduates Project also celebrates Older American’s Month

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The Shepherd Center of Greater WinstonSalem’s two gerontology interns from WSSU, Jada Gray and Destiny Saunders, solicited wisdom/ advice from “seasoned” volunteers to be shared with local graduating high

school seniors. Volunteers wrote their advice on signs they held while the interns took their photos. Advice ranged from “Life is a coin, you can only spend it once,” and “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that’s yours,” to “The sky’s the limit when your heart’s in it,” and to the humorous, “Call your mama!” The interns also chose the background music for the video. Vicki Poore, community engagement and volunteer coordinator

at the Shepherd’s Center, compiled the project. Brent Campbell, chief marketing and communications officer for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, is handling distribution of the video to be shown during graduation ceremonies. The video was a fun,

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Stained Glass Playhouse will present “10-Minute Windows,” a virtual short play festival in partnership with Winston-Salem Writers Playwrights group, on Fridays and Saturdays during the month of June. The festival will feature six brand-new short plays written by local playwrights, which will be recorded and premiered during the first three weekends of June on the Playhouse’s Facebook page (facebook. com/stainedglassplayhouse). Two plays will be shown each weekend, on both Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. The plays will then be available ondemand after they premiere, on both Facebook and the Playhouse’s YouTube channel. The festival will culminate in an awards ceremony that will be streamed live on Facebook on Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m. Viewers will be able to vote on Facebook to decide the winners. There will also be a “critics’ choice” award determined by a panel of representatives from other local theatre companies. The six plays, in order of presentation, are:

*Scrambled Eggs – written by David Ratcliffe, directed by Caitlin Stafford, starring Sarah Jenkins as Amy and David Joy as Karl. Synopsis: A husband’s revelations over breakfast leave his wife feeling salty.

engaging, intergenerational project that was the Shepherd Center’s highlight of Older American’s Month, which is annually in May. The 2021 Older American’s Month theme is “Communities of Strength,” and this video is our way to help Winston Salem/Forsyth County continue to be a community of strength. To view the video, go to https://youtu.be/HIR7IzoJNJc.

*Moving Day – written by Susan Surman, directed by Jon Furr, starring James Crowe as Dan Gordon and Ashley Pearson as Grace Gordon. Synopsis: After many years, a married couple is splitting up and emotions are all over the place as one of them moves out. *Sacrifice – written by Kat Bodrie, directed by Chad Edwards, starring Latimer Alexander as Dave Jones and Britt Stone as Kristen Jones. Synopsis: An anniversary dinner turns cold as a couple comes to terms with the sacrifices they have made. *Called to Account – written by Grace Ellis, directed by Michael Burke, starring Mickey Hyland as Dr. Mac and Emma Szuba as Leah. Synopsis: A college sophomore’s math professor attempts to advise her about her behavior beyond the classroom. *Auto Doc – written by

Judie Holcomb-Pack and Robin Hurdle, directed by Christopher Cohen, starring Hannah Scott as Samantha (Sam), Cody Clark as Trevor, Robert Perry as Gary, and Christopher Cross as Scooter. Synopsis: A woman’s car refuses to turn on, and the auto doctor is in. *Cooped Up – written by Grace Ellis, directed by Gregg Vogelsmeier, starring Sandy Scott as Kelly and Mickey Hyland as Jaden. Synopsis: During the time of COVID, a long-standing relationship is strained. The “10-Minute Windows” festival will be available to view for free, but donations to Stained Glass Playhouse and Winston-Salem Writers are appreciated. For more information about the festival, visit www.stainedglassplayhouse.org.

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EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT HELPING HOUSEHOLDS CONNECT DURING THE PANDEMIC

EMERGENCY RENTAL What is it? ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP) A temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The benefit provides: Up to $50/month discount for broadband service; A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.

Who is eligible? A household is eligible if one member of the household: Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain government assistance programs; including SNAP and Medicaid. Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program; Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating internet provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

PANDEMIC RENT & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE FOR LOW–INCOME RESIDENTS Applications now being accepted!

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • Impacted financially by COVID-19: - Qualifies for unemployment - Reduction in income (furlough or reduction in work hours) • Had financial hardships or increased expenses (medical, food, etc.) • Household income 80 percent or less of area median income (See chart below) • Past due notice on utility bills or rent payments

• Open to all renters in Forsyth County with a household income 80 percent or less of area median income. See chart below. • Provides assistance paying rent and bills for utilities, including electricity, water & sewer, natural gas, propane, garbage (county residents) and internet.

PRIORITY FOR ASSISTANCE: • Households with an income of 50 percent or less of area median income • Households that have been unemployed for 90 days or more due to COVID-19 • Households with a court eviction pending

For full information and to apply go to Forsyth.cc/ERAP or call 855-838-6776 THREE WAYS TO APPLY

INCOME LIMITS FOR HOUSEHOLD SIZES 1 TO 8

Contact your Internet Provider Directly Ask your provider if they participate in the EBB, or use our online tool to find a participating company near you. See a list of participating internet providers at CityofWS.org/COVID-19Resources

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The ERAP program is funded by the federal government and is being administered locally by the city of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

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By Mail Print an application in English or Spanish. Complete the application and send with proof of eligibility to:

Emergency Broadband Support Center P.O. Box 7081 London, KY 40742 For additional information, Call 833-511-0311, or visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

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YOUR DOOR OR SECURITY CAMERA CAN HELP FIGHT CRIME! Register the location of your security camera with the Winston-Salem Police Department. • Registering does not automatically give the department access to cameras. • Detectives will be able to identify registered cameras in the area of an incident and remotely request video. • Video owners can electronically send video evidence directly to investigators. • Police will not share your information with anyone else.

UNIVERSITY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Class meets for 11 weeks starting Aug. 26, 2021 Graduation Nov. 1, 2021 Applications due July 23, 2021 Call CityLink 311 for an application or apply online at CityofWS.org/CWSU. Applications due July 23. “I loved my CWSU experience! Not only did I learn more about our beautiful city, but I made some new friends along the way. Our class was diverse and, in my opinion, a real cross-section of the city’s population. I wish that there were a “master’s program” follow-up!” – Linda Hill, CWSU Class of 2019

Schedule your vaccination at Forsyth.cc/CovidUpdate or call 336-582-0800