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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down N.C. congressional redistricting maps

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that North Carolina’s 2011 congressional redistricting maps for the 1st and 12th Districts were unconstitutional because more black voters from surrounding districts were added unnecessarily, does this hint that an upcoming High Court ruling on the state’s 2011 legislative maps is most likely to be seen the same way?

“Since 2010, North Carolina has been governed by an illegally constituted General Assembly,” says Irving Joyner, chair of the N.C. NAACP Legal Redress Committee, and law professor at North Carolina Central University’s School of Law. “In its decision, the Supreme Court recognized that this ‘right-wing’ and power-driven legislature had manipulated political districts in order to erode the impact that African-

African-Americans into a few political districts and to reduce the ability of racial minorities to impact elections in majority white populated districts.”

In short, the race-based formula used to illegally configure the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts, was used to draw the 2011 legislative districts as well, Joyner says.

“Despite this decision, we can expect the legislative leaders to concoct some other race-based dis-

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power in this state,” Joyner continued. “In these redis-

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Winston-Salem State University Professor Dr. Jack Monell takes a moment to take a photo with the graduates during the commencement ceremony on Friday, May 19.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Although the official start of the college football season is still a few months away, last Friday morning Bowman Gray Stadium resembled homecoming weekend as thousands of eager cheering fans, filled the stadium to celebrate the See WSSU on A4

‘Operation Transformation’ underway at Philo-Hill

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When Dr. Essie McKoy decided to take the reins of Philo-Hill Magnet Academy at the start of the 20162017 school year, she had one goal on her mind: change. Although still in the early stages, “Operation Transformation” is well underway at one of the state’s lowest performing schools.

“It’s a journey but I believe in whole school, whole child and whole educator impact. It takes a team in order to make the dream work,” said McKoy. “I’ve had a lot of experience making an impact with the children who need us most and it is so critical that we work together.”

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Ministers join fight for new reappraisal process

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Minsters’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) is prepared to do whatever it takes to prove the tax evaluation process used by the Forsyth County Tax Administration to evaluate property is unjust and unfit to residents who live in predominantly minority communities.

After attending a town hall hosted by state Rep. Evelyn Terry last month to discuss community concerns, the group of local

Dr. Dennis Leach, a member of the Minsters’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) is adamant that residents will need a civil rights attorney to reverse the results of the 2017 tax reappraisal.

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minsters, clergy, and faithbased organizations was called into action when several community members complained about the results of this year’s tax reviews.

The county does reappraisals every four years using qualified real estate sales in an area and the condition of the properties to estimate their value. This year, 70 percent of residents saw their property values increase, but those who live in in predominately black communities saw major decreases. As report-

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

As she stood before the Salem College graduating class of 2017on May 20, as they waited eagerly to receive their degrees inside the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum last Saturday morning, Susan Goldberg, the editor of National Geographic, encouraged students to be disruptive, and spark massive change on their journey through life.

“We are in the middle of the most exciting, terrifying, energizing, and transformative time since the Industrial Revolution but this is not a cause for alarm but celebration,” she continued. “You are the luckiest people on this planet because on the other

side of all this trouble is the world of possibility.

“You are starting your careers mid-stream in a disruption that’s transforming technology, economies, and social norms across the world,” Goldberg said.

Before becoming the first women editor of National Geographic magazine, Goldberg served as managing editor at the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

She also worked as executive editor of the San Jose Mercury News, and as a reporter at the Detroit Free Press. When looking back on her own college experience, Goldberg said, she found she followed her desire to spark change when she made the decision to drop out and follow her dream of a becoming news reporter. Terrified to

tell her father about her decision, Goldberg told the students she was shocked when he encouraged her to follow her heart.

“That was my father’s gift to me,” she continued.

“This invaluable gift of not just his permission but his endorsement gave me confidence, clarity, and purpose to send me on my path. Some people look for that path all their lives.”

Before the 245 graduates set off on their own paths of greatness, causing change and disruption on the way, several graduates took a moment to bask in the glory of the moment.

While some students took the traditional route to graduation day, others like April Davis, a mother of four, took a detour that included balancing a full-

Susan Goldberg delivers the keynote address during the Salem College commencement ceremony. Goldberg is the first woman to serve as editor of National Geographic magazine. time job, and night classes. President Misbah Tariq and where you are today.

The mother and daugh- Khan reminded her fellow Regardless if this has taken ter duo of Jennifer Foster classmates that it’s not you four or five years, you and Lauren Plemmons about the journey but the have worked hard, learned, walked across the stage destination. and grown to be here today. together.

“As you walk across You deserve this and no Fittingly during her the stage, take a moment to one can take this away welcome, Student consider who you were from you.”

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Health center expands to Peters Creek area

Elected officials, United Health Center employees and others cut the ribbon for the new health center on Peters Creek Parkway on Saturday.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Demanded by the community, governed by patients, United Health Centers cut the ribbon on its third facility in the Winston-Salem area on Saturday.

The new medical center is located on the side of Marketplace Mall at 2101 Peters Creek Parkway with its own entrance separate from the rest of the mall.

The 15,000-square-foot facility will put medical, mental health and dental services under one roof. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and uninsured patients, who pay on a sliding scale.

City Council Member John Larson said it’s a needed service for the South Ward.

“Bringing health to the public, bring-

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ing it to where they are, is what this is about,” said Larson.

United Health Centers started its first location, Southside United Health Centeron Waughtown Street, in 2003 after a variety of neighborhood organizations in the area asked for a medical clinic. After achieving Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status, it opened a second location last year at SECU Commons on Felicity Lane.

Patients make up the majority on the governing boards at FQHCs, which focus on providing a variety of services for a holistic approach to health. They receive federal funds to help with operating costs and get higher reimbursement rates for Medicare and Medicaid, two government insurance programs that some providers refuse to accept because of their low regu-

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N.C. Community Health Center Association President Benjamin Money said that the health center model began in South Africa and was implemented in the states as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty in 1965. He said that FQHC funding in the Affordable Care Act is set to run out this year, but he had full confidence it would be renewed since health centers are a uniquely bipartisan issue.

“The health center program was the only program on record that was supported by, and championed really by, Senator Ted Kennedy and then also supported by Senator Jesse Helms,” said Money, referring to two late senators with polar opposite political views.

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Huntley said the new center currently has 45 employees and will be hiring more as it readies its new services, like dental care.

He said it’s the dedicated staff that has made the centers a success. He said the rapid expansion is because there’s a need for the centers. About 70 percent of their patients are uninsured.

“When you see the need, you have a responsibility to react to that need,” said Huntley.

Huntley said he plans to open more centers in the years to come to address the growing healthcare needs in the community.

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Happy Hill school and spring get historic marker T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Happy Hill has a new marker to denote a historic spring and an 1867 school built by freedmen.

The marker was dedicated on Saturday, May 20, in a ceremony by Mayor Allen Joines and other elected officials. The Brother’s Spring was an important campsite, recreational park and source of water in the 18th and 19th centuries. But its existent had been forgotten. It was rediscovered when staff with Old Salem Museums and Gardens were examining a passage in the Moravian archives of a forget-me-not flower described as being at the Brother’s Spring. Old Salem Archaeology Director Michael “Mo” Hartley said they were intrigued by the mention of the unknown spring. After some research, they were able to locate it down the thickly wooded slopebelow where the marker now stands on Alder Street.

“There’s a mystery to something that was lost and

comes back into your possession in a sense,” said Hartley. “Then you regain something that has been gone.”

City Council Member John Larson praised the work of his former Old Salem colleagues in recovering lost history that had been “buried in time.” The marker also denoted a school, which was once located on the hill above the marker.

The school was known as the Freedmen’s School, the Colored School and the African School. It was built just two years after Emancipation in 1865, when education became a priority for former slaves.

The land for the school, which included the spring, was provided by the Salem Moravian Congregation.

The area’s freedmen and Salem African Church, which would become St. Philips Moravian Church, raised funds for the one story, bell-towered school house.

Lewis Hege, Alexander Vogler and Robert Waugh led the effort. The school was used

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until the Depot Street School was opened in Winston around 1890.

The area eventually became known as Happy Hill. The historic AfricanAmerican community would go through many transformations, from shotgun houses to public housing. It’s now home to a mix of low income and senior housing, homes built by Habitat for Humanity and other houses in a community with a newly revitalized neighborhood association.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke said it’s a rich history worth remembering.

“We thank you, we commend you and may we continue to move forward to talk about the contributions that the people made in this area to enhance this whole city,” said Burke.

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This 1882 photograph shows the African School, which was built by freedmen, in what would become known as Happy Hill.

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County workers will see changes in new budget

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

County employees will soon have a new pay plan and could see potential increases in holidays and 401k contribution.

These are among numerous changes in the budget for next fiscal year, which begins July 1, that’s being considered by county commissioners. The new budget recommends 1 percent to 5 percent merit raises, but doesn’t include the “pay accelerator” used last year.

County Human Resources Director Shontell Robinson said that the accelerator increases succeeded in getting more than 90 percent of employees who’d been with the county more than seven years within or above the market rate.

“The accelerator did what it was supposed to do,” she said.

With this budget, the county is changing the way it classifies its jobs from a “complex market based system” with 363 classifications, each with different salary ranges, to a simpler pay grade system that’ll group jobs of similar values into 38 grades with their own ranges.

No one will lose money under the new system, though some employees could see a bump to get their salary into the grade range. It’ll continue to use labor market data to determine competitive salaries for positions. Performance raises will now be based on salary and not the market rate of the job.

There’s also no health insurance premium increase this year, which Robinson said was largely due to the county no longer allowing employees’ spouses on the county health insurance plan if they can get insurance through their employer.

On alternate service level requests that could be added to the $420 million budget, there’s increasing the county’s 401(k) contribution for employees from 2.5 to 5 percent.

Robinson said this would make Forsyth more competitive with surrounding counties. The estimated cost for the increase is $2.01 million.

Robinson also requested increasing county holidays from 10.5 days to 12 days. The additional holidays would be Veterans Day, which 96 counties in the state take off, and turning the half day the county takes for Christmas Eve into a full day off. This would make the Christmas holiday three whole days, which is consistent with the state’s holidays. This change would cost $149,000.

County Commissioner Don Martin said that perhaps they could save money by eliminating the current Christmas Eve half day and just adding Veterans Day. He then said if he had to choose between those additions and no addition at all, he would take both of them. County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt said she supported both additions to the days off, noting that she’d been asking for years for Veterans Day to be added.

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County reappraisal appeals down this year

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By ToDD LuCk The ChroniCLe

The amount of appeals for county real estate tax reappraisals is down this year, according to the Forsyth County Tax Department.

The county does reappraisals every four years, using qualified real estate sales in an area and the condition of properties to estimate their value. if property owners feel

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ed in the April 20 edition of The Chronicle, one resident said his home depreciated by $19,000.

“When i went to that meeting, there were citizens there who were effected,” said rev. Dennis Leach, member of the Ministers’ Conference Social Justice committee.

“After hearing their legitimate grievances, i knew we had to take a stand in support of these people.”

Leach, the pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, said as the complaints continued to echo from dozens of residents in attendance, county

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tricting design instead of sitting down to draw political districts which are fair and non-political,” Professor Joyner added.

And when will the 2011 congressional maps be redrawn by the republican-led n.C. General Assembly?

Democrats and civil rights activists are certainly hopeful in time for the 2018 elections.

The Supreme Court’s May 15 decision not to overturn a lower court’s July 2016 decision striking down north Carolina’s controversial 2013 voter iD law, certainly put smiles on the faces of the n.C. nAACP and others who challenged the measure because it targeted the African-American vote “with surgical precision.”

With last Monday’s congressional redistricting victory still echoing in their circles, supporters are eagerly anticipating a favorable legislative redistricting decision next week.

But for now, this week’s high Court congressional redistricting triumph was

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graduates of WinstonSalem State university (WSSu).

More than 900 undergraduate and graduate degrees were awarded during the ceremony as the class of 2017 transitioned to alumni status. For the graduates, the ceremony represented the culmination of countless long nights, early mornings and extended study sessions.

But that day, students heard inspiration from another young person.

During the keynote address, Bakari Sellers, a lawyer and political commentator with Cnn who is from South Carolina, encouraged graduates to reach for the stars and continue to defy stereotypes set by society. “our expectations of all of you are high. your community expects to read about you in the newspaper as you blaze an unprecedented trail through history. And though it may not be fair that we have such high expectations, we do, and you only have yourself to blame because you have exceeded every expecta-

tax adjuster assessor John Burgiss provided little help for the constituents of the 71st District, and he showed even less concern.

The Minsters’ Conference is no stranger to the fight against the tax reappraisal process. “it was like a broken record. he just kept saying the market, the market, the market. he seemed to be uncaring, unconcerned, and unconscious to the pain caused by this evaluation in this community,” Leach said. “From our perspective, a marketing tool is being used to disenfranchise a specific community. To me, it appears the county is using surgical like precession to affect a certain area.”

both satisfying, and inspiring.

“This should serve as a wakeup call to the republican-led General Assembly, whose voter suppression tactics have been struck down twice in federal court, in as many weeks,” said black Democrat rep. Alma Adams, whose 12th Congressional District was ruled unconstitutional because GoP state lawmakers made it a minoritymajority for electoral advantage.

“As elected officials, we should be working together to make access to the ballot box easier and more fair. in Congress we must take swift action to restore the Voting rights Act. in north Carolina, it is time to appoint an independent redistricting commission to return our democracy to the will of the people,” rep. Adams concluded. u.S. rep. G. k.

Butterfield, the other north Carolina black Democrat whose 1st Congressional District the u.S. Supreme Court also ruled was racially gerrymandered, applauded the decision as well, saying that the GoP

tion placed before you.”

To motivate the graduates Sellers, who became the youngest black elected official in the country at age 22, being elected to the S.C. General Assembly, talked about some of the obstacles his father, Cleveland Sellers, a civil rights leader, faced while fighting for what he believed in.

“Just look where i’m standing now. in just one generation, an agitator’s son became a legislator, the [Democratic] nominee for lieutenant governor and now i’m on Cnn. So no, life isn’t fair, but it isn’t fixed either. What we do better than anyone else is that what others say can’t be done, we do it,” continued Sellers. “We have lit a torch of freedom that still shines for the world to see and it is that torch that we pass to you today.

“Don’t be afraid to dare greatly and fail. Don’t be afraid to be the miracles that you already are. 2017, let’s go give them hell.”

For sisters eomba F. and edith Pungu, the journey to graduation day has been a family affair. it started in the Democratic republic of the Congo. For the second time in 10

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that value is inaccurate, they can appeal. The informal appeals to the tax office are at a 20-year low with 3,072 appeals, which represents 1.93 percent of county property values. Formal appeals to the Board of equalization and review can be made until June 30 but, as of last Thursday, the board only had 468 appeals. in 2013, when 90 percent of properties lost value due to the real estate downturn, there were 5,082 informal appeals and 2,590 formal appeals. The highest number of

Since that meeting, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution asking for an evaluation of the reappraisal process by the Board of equalization and review, which reviews appeals to the reappraisal process. The resolution by east Ward Council Member Derwin Montgomery argues that properties are being sold for below market value and then rented to tenants at a higher amount. it also asks that “lease value” be included in the reappraisal process.

Although he is in full support of the resolution and the City Council’s decision to take a closer look at the process used by the Board of equalization

and review, Leach said, “i’m glad they are taking a position but talking is one thing. We really need more than meetings and talking.

At the end of the day, i believe ultimately that we’re going to need an attorney.” he said, “This is a disaster. We have to be willing to put some skin in the game.” earlier this month, the Ministers’ Conference sent a letter to the u.S. Department of housing and urban Development voicing their concerns. The letter signed by Leach, social justice committee chairman Bishop Todd Fulton, and local nAACP

“Once again with this victory the courts have said the N.C. General Assembly through apartheid type redistricting engaged in systemic racism and cheated to win elections.”

–Rev. Dr. William Barber II, outgoing president of the N.C. NAACP

redistricting “…was an extreme case of racial gerrymandering.” “once again with this victory, the courts have said the n.C. General Assembly through apartheid type redistricting engaged in systemic racism and created to win elections,” said the rev. Dr. William Barber ii, outgoing president of the n.C. nAACP. “over and over again our unconstitutionally constituted general assembly is being proven to be the antithesis of justice, true democracy and the fundamental principles of equality.”

here in Forsyth County, part of the 5th Congressional District that is represented by u.S. rep.

Virginia Foxx (r-n.C.-5), eric ellison, chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, was resolute.

“The Forsyth County Democratic Party applauds the u.S. Supreme Court’s decision in finding that the north Carolina republican legislature unlawfully drew racially gerrymandered district lines for the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts,” ellison told The Chronicle. “race-based or politi-

appeals in the last 20 years was actually in 2009 when there were 8,221 informal appeals and 3,517 formal ones.

County Tax Assessor John Burgess said that he attributed the lower appeals this year to the rise in value that was found for 70 percent of properties and the fact that 62 percent of properties were within 10 percent of their previous value.

President Alvin Carlisle reads in part: “it is our belief that the Forsyth County Tax Administration is in violation of a provision of the Department of housing and urban Development’s Fair housing Act of 1968 which states: no one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap “Discriminate in appraising property.”

“With a stroke of a pen instead of a gun, Forsyth County, using the tool of the market, has essentially robbed largely African American communities of

its wealth.”

According to rev.

Leach, the letter has since been forwarded to the Winston-Salem human relations Department and they are waiting for a response. During an interview last week, he said, “i remain adamant that we’re going to need a civil rights attorney.

“The letter that we wrote is a call for justice,” Leach said. “We want the people to know that we feel their pain and they aren’t out there alone. There are people and organizations out here who are willing to fight.”

cally-based gerrymandering [have] no place in north Carolina politics.

With this decision in place and the law of the land, the Forsyth County Democratic Party reiterates its demand that the north Carolina Legislature adopt a neutral, bi-partisan redistricting commission immediately for the drawing of Congressional and State district lines.” “our democracy calls for it,” ellison concluded. robin hayes, chairman of the n.C. republican Party, disagreed with the Supreme Court decision, saying in part, “our position continues to be the same as the obama Justice Department on this issue, which pre-cleared these districts as fair and legal. i don’t know how any legislature can perform this task when the rules change constantly from case to case, often after the fact.” rep.

Foxx’s Washington, D.C. office did not respond to a call from The Chronicle for comment by press time Tuesday, but two announced Democratic candidates vying to unseat Foxx were more than happy to weigh-in.

Winston-Salem Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams told The Chronicle, “ it’s a victory, it’s a victory for freedom.”

Adams vowed that whether or not the 5th District is affected by the ruling in terms of being redrawn, her campaign is going to “Flip the Fifth,” meaning that she stands ready to challenge any perceived republican advantage rep.

Foxx is believed to have.

The other Democratic challenger, Jennifer “Jenny” Marshall, a teacher, echoed that sentiment, saying that “obviously i’m very pleased” with the ruling, and was very hopeful that both the congressional and legislative district lines would fairly be redrawn, but Marshall said she was also determined to unseat rep. Foxx no matter what the district configuration.

“Gerrymandering can be beat if we can get out there and register enough people to vote,” Ms. Marshall said.

Bakari Sellers, CNN political commentator delivers the keynote address on Friday, May 19 inside Bowman Gray Stadium.

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years, the duo crossed the WSSu commencement stage together, this time earning their Masters of Science in nursing degree. “i’m so excited. i feel honored and privileged to once again walk to the podium with my lovely sister,” said edith. “i cannot

have imagined being here without the love and support of my big sister.” eomba said, “My younger sister has been my cheerleader and backbone throughout this entire process.”

The sisters in nursing both said attending WSSu

will help take their careers to another level as they took a step closer to becoming family practitioners.

Political science major Mona Zahir said although the journey wasn’t easy, it was all worth it in the end.

Zahir, who served as the

president of the Student Government Association, said that the Class of 2017 stands on the backs of great African American leaders who came before them.

“This road was not easy, but we rose to the occasion,” she said.

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What are your thoughts on LaVar Ball and the Big Baller Brand?

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In the May 18 edition of The Chronicle, sports columnist Timothy Ramsey shared his thoughts on LaVar Ball and his decision to launch “Big Baller Brand” (BBB), the company that manufactures and sells sports apparel, footwear and accessories.

Earlier this month, the outspoken father of three

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future NBA players released his eldest son Lonzo’s signature shoe, the ZO2 at the retail price of $495. It you can’t afford that price tag, don’t worry: The sandals will only run you $220.

To find out what the community thought about Ball’s antics and the Big Baller Brand, this week we hit the streets and a few local gyms. Here are just a few of the responses we got:

Bryant McCorkle: “I think it’s a good idea for him to become an entrepreneur but it’s outrageous for the shoes to cost $495. I don’t know if he’s ever been poor or anything, but he needs to understand that kids are the main ones who will try to buy these shoes.

I won’t buy them.”

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Terrance Rose: “It’s cool what he’s doing for his sons. I think that’s great, but $500 for some shoes?

That’s steep. Everybody already likes his sons, so he should lower the price.”

Buddy Hayes: “I have no problem with him building his own brand. That’s the American way. Make your own money, do your own thing. Personally, I wouldn’t even consider buying those shoes for that kind of money unless they can help me dunk a basketball. He’s going about it the wrong way. He should let his son play in the NBA first, get some props, then come out with a shoe. I could appreciate that.”

Desire Taylor: “I feel like it’s a great idea because he’s making sure his children have money in the future. As for the price, it’s ridiculous. I understand he’s trying to make money, but that’s just ridiculous.

Supply and demand I guess, but I don’t think they look good enough for $500.”

Jojuan McCorkle: “I like how he’s marketing his sons since no big shoe company was willing to sign Lonzo. I feel like he’s doing the right thing by creating his own brand but I wouldn’t buy them for $495.”

Dental and infant health programs considered

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Funding for a dental clinic and a program that’s helped reduce infant mortality are among the things being considered in Forsyth County’s budget for next fiscal year.

Both the Cleveland Avenue Dental Center and the Nurse-Family Partnership rely on grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust that have ended. Now county commissioners are considering adding both these health department programs into the county’s $420 million budget.

The dental center main-

ly serves Medicaid patients. Medicaid’s reimbursement for providers are so low, many dentists won’t participate in the program because they’d lose money.

The county took over the dental center from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in 2008. It sustained itself the first few years but then started to lose money. A nearly $1 million two-year grant in 2014 solved that problem for a couple of years, letting the clinic operate in the black. Leftover grant funds reduced this year’s loss to $246,757. Next fiscal year, with no grant money, it’s estimated to be

$326,293.

“It doesn’t survive without those kinds of subsidies,“ County Manager Dudley Watts told county commissioners at a budget presentation last week.

Watts said when the county took over the clinic, commissioners directed him that they didn’t want it to run at a loss. He said they have two options now: subsidize it or phase it out.

The commissioners are considering subsidizing it next fiscal year while a long-term solution is found. Watts said one possibility is instead of paying contractors for dental services in the county jail, to use the money for the den-

tal center and use its staff to provide inmate dental care. Another possibility might be to partner with United Health Centers, which, as a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, gets better reimbursement rates for dental services.

Dental center staff estimated they averaged 513 patients a month this fiscal year and that most of those patients are minorities.

Nurse FamilyPartnership lets nurses visit the homes of vulnerable first-time mothers living in poverty. Among its goals is improving the health of the infant and mother.

Forsyth County used to

have infant mortally rates above the state average, which was 10.2 deaths per 1,000 live births when the program began in 2012. In 2014 and 2015, Forsyth had a historically low infant mortality rate of 6.2.

Most of its funding came from KBR but it does have enough money to sustain itself for several more months. It’ll cost the county $338,000 to fund it through the rest of the fiscal year.

Commissioner Everette Witherspoon said that funding the program wasn’t negotiable for him.

“We’ve got to do something for the Nurse FamilyPartnership, or I’m not

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going to vote for the budget,” said Witherspoon.

Joe Crocker, director of KBR’s Poor and Needy Division said that the two grants were meant to fund the programs for a limited period of time. In the case of the dental center, it was to help it stay solvent as it improved its financial situation. The Nurse-Family grant was to allow time for the county to make room in the budget for the program if it was successful. The county can apply for additional grants. On Tuesday, commissioners indicated they plan to continue to seek partial KBR funding

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J AMES TAYLOR J R .

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The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community.

Here’s proof that minds can change

The U.S. Supreme Court, with its newest, conservative justice on the job, again gave a victory to North Carolinians who are against unjust laws and restrictions. Last week, although on a technicality, the Court ruled that a lower court’s ruling against North Carolina’s infamous voter ID law should stand.

On Monday, the Court ruled 5-3 that two congressional districts in North Carolina were not right because race played too large a role in their creation in 2011 and the new creation that was designed in 2016 after a federal court ruling.

The justices ruled that Republicans who controlled the General Assembly and governor's office in 2011 placed too many African-Americans in the two districts, Districts 1 and 12. The result was to weaken African-American voting strength elsewhere in North Carolina.

The eastern part of Forsyth County had been in District 12 before the legislature redrew districts in 2016. African-American Alma Adams is the representative there. Now the entire county is in District 5, which Virginia Foxx represents.

It’s unclear at this time what will happen regarding redistricting again. The majority ruling came from liberal Justices Elena Kagan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Bryer, Sonia Sotomayor and conservative Justice Clarence Thomas.

The really big news in the Court ruling is the side Justice Clarence Thomas is on.

This is the African-American man appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush in 1991 to replace liberal Justice Thurgood Marshall. This is the man confirmed after a contentious confirmation hearing in which sexual harassment was alleged on his part. This is the man who began his career voting against the best interest of African-Americans.

This is the man who was depicted with a handkerchief tied in an Aunt Jemima style on his head on the cover of the now-defunct African-American magazine Emerge in 1993 to show that he had “consistently ruled against minorities and civil rights advances following his 1991 confirmation to the court,” The Washington Post reported.

This is the man who voted with the conservative majority in 2013 when the court ruled that part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act was no longer needed: the part that required some states to get approval from the U.S. Justice Department before laws governing voting rights were enacted.

What happened to Justice Clarence Thomas for him to vote with the liberal majority in ruling on Monday that the congressional districts should be struck down and redrawn to help voting rights in North Carolina?

We don’t know, but speculation is that he believes he has a new freedom to rule after ultra conservative Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016. That’s the only visible change on the court, except that Neil M. Gorsuch was confirmed to serve on the court about a month ago. He has been touted as a conservative.

Thank you, Justice Thomas, for your vote with the majority that went against all that you had been voting for. Thank you for seeing the light.

The question is, though, is this a sea change or just a wave?

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Concerned about your health?

Go vegan To the Editor,

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows that the overall death rate for black Americans fell between 1999 and 2015, narrowing the gap in the death rate between white and black Americans.

This is promising news, but black Americans, on average, still live about four years less than white Americans, and younger black people are still dying from diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other illnesses earlier than their white counterparts.

I went vegan to take my health into my own hands after witnessing the diseases that plague the black community and my family. Almost half of all black women will get heart disease. This must change. I’m proud that I’m able to raise awareness about animal rights issues while being proactive about my health.

As Russell Simmons, the author of “The Happy Vegan: A Guide to Living a Long, Healthy, and Successful Life,” says, “[W]hen you’re committed to not only saving

animals and the earth but also saving yourself, happiness is inevitable.”

If you’re concerned about your health – not to mention animals and the environment – try eating tasty vegan foods. Visit www.PETA.org for a free vegan starter kit, or check out Afro Vegan by renowned chef Bryant Terry.

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Independent redistricting commission is needed To the Editor:

I applaud today's [Monday, May 22] Supreme Court decision that reaffirmed that using race as the predominant factor in redistricting is unconstitutional. This should serve as a wakeup call to the Republican-led General Assembly, whose voter sup-

pression tactics have been s t r u c k d o w n twice in federal court, in as m a n y weeks.

A s elected officials, Adams we should be working together to make access to the ballot box easier and more fair. In Congress we must take swift action to restore the Voting Rights Act. In North Carolina, it is time to appoint an independent redistricting commission to return our democracy to the will of the people.

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) Charlotte

Note: Adams released the statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-3 decision to uphold the lower court’s ruling that said the Republican-led general assembly relied too heavily on race when drawing the N.C. congressional maps.

5 key ways to unlock the door to financial freedom Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist

Editor’s Note: Algenon Cash is managing director of Wharton Gladden, a boutique investment banking firm he and a group of private investors created in 2003. Business Leader Media has named Wharton Gladden one of North Carolina’s “Top 100 Small Businesses” and one of the “Top 300 Small Businesses in the Southeast.” Cash is a guru on entrepreneurship, finance, economic development, real estate and politics. He will be writing a weekly column for The Chronicle.

I have a long-lasting fascination with passive income since launching my first business. As a middle schooler, I provided sugar craving kids with a daily fix, but teachers preferred I focus on the books, not sneaking blow pops and lemon heads to classmates.

So I recruited student workers, equipped them with supply, and then counted the money – it was my first experience with passive income.

The definition of passive income is earnings an individual derives from a rental property, limited partnership or other enterprise in which he or she is not materially involved.

It’s the Holy Grail for any entrepreneur. There is a multitude of ways to generate passive income.

Affiliate marketing and referrals

If you own a website where you promote your services or products; then consider affiliate marketing, another strategic way to make passive income from referring customers to a company. You can embed a promotion on your site that markets a product or service, for which you will be paid a commission or bonus for every sale.

Partnerships

Find a company that has not fully matured and may need an angel investor that believes in future growth. Do not loan the money to the business; instead make an equity investment that can yield passive income for your portfolio. The entrepreneur will be responsible for the day-to-day grind, while you act as a silent partner and benefit from any profit

upside.

Investment income

The stock and bond markets are investment vehicles to create passive income. There are endless methods that can be deployed when investing, but simpler ideas to consider – use a robo adviser or buy into real estate investment trusts, high dividend stocks, mutual and index funds.

If you have strong liquidity, meaning cash in the bank, then direct real estate investing may be suitable.

Real property also has many tax benefits in the form of depreciation writeoffs, tax deductible mortgage interest and the opportunity to sell assets without paying an immediate capital gains tax.

Royalties

Franchising and licensing are concepts that provide low barriers to expanding and scaling up a new business model. Both concepts trigger a stream of royalty payments for the owner.

Another idea is to leverage your intellectual capital into writing a book about a particular area that people want to explore.

The process is time intensive upfront, but after the

book is published, it becomes a complete passive venture that makes you money while you're sleeping – that sounds fun, right?

Sell products online

I have a friend who spends countless hours at the beach taking photos of wind surfers, nature and the occasional perfect sunset. Sounds more like a vacation, not a job. He uploads the photos to a website, then waits on the money to roll in – not to mention each photo can be sold multiple times.

However you don't have to be a professional photographer to reap online rewards. You can sell just about anything online (make sure it’s a legal product) – software, music, instructional videos and homemade crafts.

If you try any of these ideas and experience success, then please leave a comment or contact us with your story. Good luck building wealth!

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.c om.

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American University incident shows racism goes to college James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist It appears that racism has no boundaries. It rears its distasteful head in too many places and spaces that we hold dear to us.

Higher education is not immune from this seemingly everyday occurrence.

Colleges and universities where scholars reside are now arguably training grounds for future racists.

Recently, American University in Washington, D.C., made national news for all the wrong reasons.

Having racist behavior on your college campus places you in an unenviable position. Instead of touting your research, you are apologizing for inappropriate conduct.

American University student Taylor Dumpson ran for president of the student government association. She won. She is African-American and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Ms. Dumpson received cheers for her victory and jeers from some because she is African-American.

Bananas were found dangling from nooses with a sign with the letters AKA on campus on May 1.

Mean spirited and hatefilled are adequate words to describe what happened at American University in Washington, D.C.

Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, the international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, gives remarks on Capitol Hill during a press conference about the recent suspected hate crime at American University in Washington, D.C. An NNPA report said she flew to Washington, D.C., to stand in support of Taylor Dumpson, the new American University SGA president who faced racist taunts, on May 8. Other members of the AKA sorority stood alongside members of Congress to support Dumpson and to display a sense of strength and solidarity in the face of racism. Members of Congress who attended the press conference included Reps. Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who hosted the event. Rev. Barbara Skinner opened the Capitol Hill press conference about the suspected hate crime on American University’s campus with a prayer. "We aren't in a post-racial society," Dumpson said. "I think the way to move toward a better society, and a more inclusive society, is to really focus on and appreciate the differences among us, because what makes us different is very important.”

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they ever came onto the AU campus.

I am a parent and a grandparent and what you say around the dinner table matters. What you say about your neighbors who don’t look like you matters.

When we see images of people of color on television in marginalized positions, we believe that stereotype about the entire group of people.

Our responsibility as good citizens is to offer a counter view. If we say nothing and do nothing, change will not occur. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “For evil to succeed, all it needs is for good men to do nothing.”

I applaud Ms. Taylor Dumpson for being a pioneer at American University in Washington DC. She will be a catalyst for change and for good at AU. If you are a student at American University, report the perpetrators of this crime. Turn them into the authorities. Dr. King said, “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.”

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

Ms.Dumpson gave a statement shortly after the banana noose incident and quoted Frederick Douglass. Douglass said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

Frederick Douglass was right then and he is right now in 2017. White privilege, a term coined years ago, is the mantra

and calling card for those who believe and foster this false superiority.

In Ms. Dumpson’s statement, she referred to the American University Student Code of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct has a section in it that talks about identity-motivated bias.

Both Ms. Dumpson and members of the AKA chap-

ter there are victims of identity-motivated bias.

Students who have good hearts have evil sitting right next to them in their classes. Evil smiles at you and will even shake hands with you. The O’Jays would say they’re smiling in your face. Yet these folks are backstabbers.

What happened at American University, while disturbing, is not surprising because racism is on call 24 hours a day. It doesn’t rest and moves around so it is hard to catch it.

However, the sad truth is that the folks who committed these crimes were probably racists before

ensure they have summer internships opportunities on Capitol Hill.

Representative Bryne (R-Ala.) and I founded the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus in April of 2015; we knew there needed to be a platform to promote and protect the needs and interests of HBCUs around the country. After two years, the caucus now consists of nearly 60 members in both the House and the Senate, who recognize the importance of HBCUs and applaud their history of producing successful graduates.

The more than 100 HBCUs nationwide only account for 3 percent of all institutions of higher learning in the U.S., yet they produce 20 percent of African-American graduates with a bachelor’s degree and 25 percent of African- American STEM graduates.

This issue is personal

to me, because I would not be here today if it were not for an HBCU that was willing to take a chance on me.

I am a strong advocate for our schools because I know, firsthand, the impact they have on a student’s life.

During the summer of 2016, Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) and I partnered together to create the Bipartisan HBCU Internship. Our vision was to create a program that brought bright and driven HBCU students to Capitol Hill to intern in both a Republican and Democratic office.

During its first year, two HBCU students, one from North Carolina A&T University and one from Johnson C. Smith University, traveled to Capitol Hill for the internship program. Each student spent four weeks in my office and four weeks in Representative Walker’s

office to get a feel for the differences and many commonalities we share. They attended congressional hearings and committee meetings, drafted memos and constituent correspondence, and met with Members of Congress and their senior staff to learn from their experiences.

Often, Capitol Hill internships are unpaid and the prohibitive cost of living in Washington, D.C. without an income excludes many qualified applicants from the opportunity. To ensure students of all backgrounds and economic levels can participate, the Bipartisan HBCU Internship includes a stipend to cover expenses during the eight-week program.

Upon completion of the internship, students left D.C. with writing samples, work experience, incredible memories, and personal connections to aid them in

their job search after college. But it’s not just students that benefited from this experience; Democrats and Republicans alike got to hear directly from HBCU students about their campus life, challenges they face, and their pride in their institutions. Their presence made our fight for HBCUs personal and reminded Members of Congress that our similarities far outweigh our differences.

W.E.B. Dubois said, “Of all the civil rights for which the world has struggled and fought for 500 years, the right to learn is undoubtedly the most fundamental.” HBCUs are rooted in the tumultuous history of race in America but their contributions to modern society go far beyond their humble beginnings. HBCUs play an integral role in educating students of color and, with increased advocacy

and a seat at the decisionmaking table, their reach will continue to grow.

Congressman Walker and I are proud to continue this internship for a second summer to increase the diversity of opinions and experiences on Capitol Hill and to build a pipeline of HBCU students to Washington, D.C.

Forsyth County and North Carolina also grow wonderful sweet-tasting strawberries. For family fun, try a pick-your-own strawberry farm.

For a list of local strawberry farmers, visit the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service website at http://www.forsyth.cc/CES / or call the office at 336703-2850.

Cassey Mapp-Ahmed of the Forsyth County Health Department is shown with locally grown strawberries and flowers purchased at a Forsyth County Farmers Market. also tasty in applesauce, peanut butter and strawbersalad dressing or quick ry sandwich. You can even breads. For those with an make strawberry lemonade adventuresome spirit, try a to go along with your

lunchtime meal.

On a hot summer night when you want a quick dinner, try strawberries in a salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, grilled chicken and walnuts.

Looking for something different with strawberries?

Try a chilled strawberry soup or make strawberry salsa using strawberries, red onion, avocado and cilantro. You can eat the strawberry salsa with chips or as an accompaniment to more traditional dishes such as grilled chicken tacos. There are hundreds of strawberry recipes on the Internet, so it should be easy to find a recipe that interests you.

Most strawberries are grown in California.

However, farmers in

Building a pipeline of HBCU students to Washington, D.C. Alma Adams

Guest Columnist

Summer internships are one important way that students can explore passions they want to pursue as a profession. They are exposed to a form of learning that goes beyond the books and may be the best chance they have to ensure they are making a wise investment.

I am a strong believer in the notion that, in order to have your issues heard, you need to have a seat at the table; which is why I applaud HBCU students who are interested in pursuing government and policy and have worked with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to

Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) is a twotime graduate of North Carolina A&T and a retired professor of Art Education from Bennett College. Adams founded the first-ever Bipartisan HBCU Caucus and is one of the leaders of the Bipartisan HBCU Internship. For more information about the internship, please visit Adams.house.gov.

Farmers in the county and N.C. grow great strawberries Lynne Mitchell

Guest Columnist Enjoy strawberries and boost your nutrition, as May is Strawberry Month.

Strawberries are heartshaped, red, nutrient powerhouses packed with vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, manganese, folate and potassium.

In fact, one cup of strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange.

Strawberries are low in calories and part of a healthy diet. Because of their nutrient content,

strawberries help fight diseases such as cancer and heart disease and promote healthy blood pressure and weight.

Strawberries are versatile. They can be enjoyed at any time of the day as an entrée, side or dessert.

At breakfast, enjoy strawberries on top of cereal, yogurt, pancakes, waffles, French toast and oatmeal, or mix with other fruits and veggies to make a smoothie. Strawberries are also wonderful by themselves or mixed with other fruit in a fruit salad.

You can even make your own strawberry jam to top your toast, bagel or English muffin.

At lunchtime, enjoy strawberries as a dessert in a salad. Strawberries are

Photo submitted by Cassey Mapp-Ahmed

Lynne M. Mitchell MS, RD, LDN is Community Nutritionist with the Forsyth County Department of Public H e a l t h ( w w w. f o r s y t h . c c / p u b lichealth). You can reach her at 336-703-3216 (direct line) or mitchelm@forsyth.cc.

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reform, McKoy enlisted the help of several community organizations, local churches and individuals to help turn things around at the school that has a population of 80 percent minority students. Since her arrival last fall, McKoy and staff have started 10 new mentoring programs that help students make better decisions in the classroom and in life.

McKoy said the programs have helped faculty build a bond with students.

“It is amazing to see the connections that we have with our kids. When I first got here, kids didn’t even speak, now it’s, ‘Good morning Dr. McKoy, how are you today?’” she said.

“We just want to continue to have a close relationship with our students so they know they can be successful and we tell them that every single day.”

One mentoring program that has caught McKoy’s eye is led by none other than the “Men in Black.” Not to be confused with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones who battled aliens in the blockbuster film series, the Philo-Hill edition is in the business of putting a stopper in the school-to-prison pipeline. The duo of former law enforcement officers Bobby Kimbrough and Michael Weaks earned their name from the suits they wear to the school every day and together they mentor a group of young men known as the “Magnificent 8.” When Kimbrough first came to the school he worked with 8th graders on emotional and social skills but, it wasn’t long before McKoy gave Kimbrough the challenge of having a small group of students of his own. After he accepted the challenge, Kimbrough called for backup and his longtime friend Michael Weaks answered the call.

Kimbrough said although he didn’t have plans for teaching in his retirement plans, he is grateful that Dr. McKoy and Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory gave him the opportunity.

“At first I said no, but I thought about it and I said how could I not come back to the community where I was educated?” said Kimbrough. “I can relate to them. I understand their struggles and some of the things they deal with every day when they leave school.”

Weaks said, “When he called me with this opportunity I jumped at the opportunity, to make a difference. A lot of these students don’t have that positive image or role model they need, so to be able to come out here and possiblychange somebody’s life feels great.”

When they first met their group of students, Kimbrough and Weaks said they were known throughout the school for all the

wrong reasons. Fast forward six months and the group of young men who were known for causing the most disruptions have become model students.

Throughout the school day, tutors and teachers at the school sit down with the “Magnificent 8” to go over lessons in the core subjects like math, English, and social studies. The small classroom setting allows the students to get the extra assistance from teachers they may need. Outside the classroom, twice a month the group goes on field trips to college campuses in the area.

“I think it’s done wonders for the students to see someone who look likes them. They have helped me as well. They keep me youthful and up to date on all the new slang,” Kimbrough laughed.

Earlier this week, several members of the “Magnificent 8” sat down with The Chronicle to discuss the past school year they’ve had with Mr.

Students at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy and members of the “Magnificent 8” pose for a photo with Principal Dr. Essie McKoy, Bobby Kimbrough, and Michael Weaks on Monday, May 22.

Members of the “Magnificent 8,” a mentoring program at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy, learn about the Pythagorean Theorem on Monday, May 22.

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Kimbrough and Mr. Weaks.

Eighth-grader Kelcy Craft said he has seen his grades improve and now understands the importance of education.

Craft said, “Mr. Kimbrough and Mr. Weaks have helped me get my

mindset right. They’ve helped my grades improve and gave me the confidence to be successful in life.”

Eight-grader Juan Sanchez said with the help of his new mentors, cannow do a lot of school

work that he didn’t understand before.

Although she is excited about the progress the students have made in just one school year, McKoy said, “This is only the beginning.”

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High expectations ahead for West Forsyth sophomore athlete Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Amira Williams is a sophomore athlete for the Titans of West Forsyth.

She not only excels on the ,t but is an All-State caliber high jumper for the Titan track team as well. From all accounts, Williams has the talent and drive to achieve any goal she sets her mind to, on or off the court.

Williams is a guard for the Titans varsity basketball team and says she loves every aspect of the game of basketball. She is

considered a defensive specialist by her coaches and is one of the better players in the county.

Brittany Cox, West Forsyth head basketball coach, says that Williams is such a good player because of her “work ethic and competitive drive.” Cox thinks that Williams has the ability to play on the next level.

“She is probably her toughest critic, which I think drives her to always do her best,” Cox said.

“She is always in the gym trying to work on her game.

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Even in practice when she makes a mistake she wants to get right back at it to make sure she gets it right.

“She is probably the best defender on our team by far and that is because of her competitiveness,” Cox said. “Amira likes to win in everything she does and she strives to do her best with every rep in practice and every game she plays.

She is just a great kid and very fun to coach.”

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West Forsyth sophomore Amira Williams is one of the best young players in Forsyth County.

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Tournament highlights local female athletes

The young ladies scramble for a loose ball during the basketball tournament last weekend.

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When the kids in the state of North Carolina watch college basketball on television, they are normally bombarded with schools from “Tobacco Road.” The big Division I colleges of North Carolina, Wake Forest, N.C. State and Duke dominate recruiting in the area because of their big budgets and loyal fan bases.

Hanes Hosiery teen team wins it all for Coach Art

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

It seemed as if it was meant to be for Coach Art Blevins' last team at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center to come away with the championship. Before he retires in a couple of weeks, his 16-18-year-old All-Stars went undefeated and won the city championship in basketball.

According to Hanes Hosiery coach Jeremiah Hawks,the team seemed to be on a mission to send See Team on B2

Most of the girls who watch these teams dream of the day they can lace up their sneakers and play for one of these prestigious universities. Unfortunately, there are only a select number of scholarships available for each team, and those players who were not targeted by those schools need a place to play.

To help bring those smaller universities to the girls looking for opportunities, Brian Robinson, head coach of

the Bishop McGuinness High School girls’ team, decided to create an event for Division II and Division III coaches to come out and see girls from all across the East Coast.

This year’s event occurred at the Gateway YWCA. The first event was held in 2002, when about 30 girls showed up and maybe six colleges.

The showcase has grown to twice a year, one in the See Female on B2

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The Hanes Hosiery 1618-year-old All-Stars went undefeated and won the city championship in basketball. Shown are (left to right): Front row, Caleb Burgess, Marley Pittman, Nyseem Berekin, Damond “D.C.” Hudson, Josh Crippen and Teen League Coordinator Bryce Sherman. Back row, Coach Jeremiah Hawks, Steven Randall Jr., Coach Art Blevins and Bradley Pittman.

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(Left) Amira Williams is a stellar defender on the Titan varsity team and by all accounts has the talent to play on the Division I level.

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(Below) Amira Williams, center, is shown with her mother, Lamaya Williams, and father, Ira Williams.

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team. Her team is the Winston-Salem Stealers and the head coach Trish Grant says that Amira is such a good kid and a pleasure to coach.

“She has so much natural ability and she is just such a nice kid who is very easy to coach,” Grant says about Amira. “I have had her for two years now and I see her playing Division I on the next level. She is a great defender and has a quick first step, so if she continues to work on her shot and it becomes more

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consistent, I see her going wherever she wants.”

When it comes to track, Amira seems to be a jack of all trades. She competes in a number of relays from the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400.

Her best event is the high jump, where she currently stands as one of the best in the state.

When asked what she loves most about track and field she said, “I enjoy running and I enjoy jumping, so that was the major attraction for me. My coach just asked me to try it and when my coach asked me to try it, I actually wound up being pretty good at it.”

Amira's parents, Lamaya and Ira Williams, say she has been playing basketball since age 5.

They say they immediately could see her athletic talents and say they sky's the limit for her.

“I think she could get a scholarship in both sports whenever she wants to make that decision to do one or the other,” Mr. Williams said.

“Her strength is definitely her competitiveness and when it comes to consistency she has to compete on both sides of the floor more consistently. She tends to show her prowess on the defensive end but she has

untapped talent on the offensive end as far as being more aggressive.”

Amira also excels in the classroom as well. She has a 3.9 GPA and is an honor roll student. She says her favorite subject in school is biology.

If given the choice of schools she would love to attend Duke University.

Amira's mother says she thinks Amira does so well in the classroom because she is able to pick up concepts so easily regardless of subject matter. Mrs. Williams says Amira works just as hard on her academics as she does on the athletic field.

“She is very willing to learn along with being very coachable and teachable,” Mrs. Williams said.

“These are things that have contributed to her success thus far.”

Her father added, “She is also a bit of a perfectionist on the other side, which makes it hard for her to let go of some things because she wants to be perfect at everything.”

Amira says her coaches have helped her tremendously thus far in her high school career. She says she knows the expectations for her are higher than others but that motivates her to do better.

“My coaches are hard on me but it's in a good way,” she went on to say.

“They know what I am able to do and what I might be able to become in the future. I do well under pressure and I give 100 percent in whatever I do.”

Outside of playing sports, Amira says she would love to have a career in political science or biomedical engineering. She also thinks her West Forsyth team has a great chance to bring home the state championship this upcoming season.

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spring and one in the fall.

The tournament has gotten as many as 60 teams, but Robinson says he had to cut it down to 24 teams so that everyone can be seen by every coach at the same location. The teams are clubs or Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teams from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond.

“When I got to Bishop [in Kernersville], I found out there were a lot of girls that were basically missing out on opportunities because they were all searching for Division I teams,” Robinson said.

“Not everyone is going to be a Division I player, so I started thinking of avenues to help them out as far as college opportunities.”

Early on, Robinson says he was able to get the teams and coaches to come out to the tournament by word of mouth. He says the tournament has grown to a level where they have to turn teams away. He says the college teams have come from as far north as the Washington D.C., Metropolitan area and as far south as Georgia.

“We are lucky here in North Carolina because we have a lot of Division II and Division III schools here and the tournament is easily accessible to them,”

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Blevins out on top. Hawks played ball for coach Art when he was a kid and now works for him. He told all of the players at the beginning of the teen league season that the goal was to bring home the championship for coach Art and that's exactly what they did.

The team went went 70, defeating teams from Sprague Street, 14th Street, Carl H. Russell Sr. and William Sims recreation centers. The team also easily defeated the team from W.R. Anderson in the Teen

Brian Robinson, head coach of Bishop McGuinness girls’ basketball team and event organizer, holds a showcase twice a year to highlight young ladies on the court.

(Left) A young lady dribbles past a defender at the Division II/Division III basketball event held at the Gateway YWCA last weekend.

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Robinson went on to say.

“They love it and there is no North Carolina, Duke or Wake Forest to compete against. They really appreciate the event and are a really big reason why the event has grown this much.”

Over the years Robinson says he has gotten nothing but positive feedback from the players, their parents and the coaches. He says he enjoys bringing the players and coaches together in a controlled environment so the players don't get over-

looked.

“Since I have been a coach for 20 plus years, I understand that not every player is going to be a Division, I player, but you still you want opportunities for your kids if you care about them,” said Robinson. “I feel like if you're in this business, you should do whatever you can to provide as many opportunities and avenues for these kids as you can.

By doing this event, this is just one more chance I can give these girls to play on the college level.”

Robinson says he loves the fact he is able to showcase a player who may not be the biggest, strongest or fastest but has a skill that a school may need.

“I have enjoyed seeing the kids that have fallen through the cracks that have a skill and love basketball get an opportunity,” Robinson continued. “To know that a kid may have gotten their school paid for through the game, they love to play is amazing.”

There were many coaches from all over the

state and farther at the event, on May 20 and 21.

Greensboro College Head Coach Randy Tuggle said he comes every year because of the potential players he is able to see up close and personal.

“This event is great because you get the opportunity to see a bunch of kids,” Tuggle said. “As a coach with a small budget for recruiting you get the chance to see over 20 teams and not have to travel all over to see everyone.

Usually they have some really good teams here, so

its mutually beneficial to everyone involved.”

Robinson said he was very pleased with the turnout of the tournament this year. He says they had more college coaches than in recent years, so that means more young ladies may have opportunities to play college basketball.

“I thought the event went very well,” he said.

“We had more coaches than what I had planned for which, is always a good thing. Fayetteville State, Shaw and Bridgewater all came as first-timers this weekend, so it definitely gave all the participants more exposure and, hopefully, some additional options for the future.”

League City Championship game by the score of 86-69.

Blevins says he felt as though this team was destined to come away with the victory in the championship game. He said the fact they were able to win it all while being undefeated makes it extra special.

“I knew we were going to win because it is my last year and Jeremiah told the guys, “We are going to win this for coach Art,” he said.

“I knew we had a pretty good team, but as the season went, on it began to be very impressive.”

Hanes Hosiery was led in the game by the out-

standing play of sharp shooting guards Marley Pittman and Caleb Burgess. Pittman was on fire in the first quarter, drilling seven treys while Burgess popped in three triples, which set the tone as Hanes Hosiery jumped out to a 23-point lead.

Pittman finished with 30 points while Burgess added 23 points. Josh Crippen had 10 points and four steals while Bradley Pittman had 9, Steven Randall had 6 points and 10 boards. D.C. Hudson and Nyseem Berekin combined for 8 more points and led the Hosiery on defense. Crippen also set

the tone with his all-around play, dishing out eight assists and being the vocal leader on the floor.

“Each week there was somebody different on the team that stepped up,” Blevins said. “The fact they were able to do it while being undefeated puts a little extra icing on the cake for me. I will really miss this more than you know.”

Hanes Hosiery had several players missing from the big win due to prior obligations. Bobby Williams, Jacob Brown, Sam Reams and starting power forward Rudy Williams were the players

that were unavailable for the championship.

Coach Art was in tears after the game, thanking each player and awarding them with individual trophies for a wonderful season. He said this was a very special team that he would hold dear to his heart and memories.

“This team reminded me of teams I used to have years ago when they had that scrap in them and wouldn't back down for anything,” Blevins said.

“God had a plan for this team and I knew we were going to win, it was meant to be.”

Blevins will go out

with another championship to end his 40-year career and says he is a blessed man to have had great kids and teams over the years.

Blevins also had praise for Jeremiah Hawks and Patrice Johnson for the great jobs they have done with him at the center. He also wanted to thank Bryce Sherman for coordinating the Teen League. Blevins said Sherman did an outstanding job.

Burgess and Crippen were named co-MVPs for their consistent regular season play.

Marley Pittman was named MVP of the championship game for his outstanding play.

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Community Calendar

Now -Oct. 21 – Village Farmers Market Village Farmers Market is at Village hall, 3715 Clemmons road, Clemmons. it is a locally grown, in-season, diverse producer market with select value added products that embrace the slow food movement and values the direct farmer/customer relationship. For more information, please contact Megan ledbetter at 336766.7511.

May 26 – Massive sing-along The Arts Based School celebrates 15 years of operations with a massive singalong in its new black box theatre this Friday, May 26, 1:50-2:20 p.m. at 1380 n.

Martin luther King, Jr. Drive. The renovation includes a dance studio, black box theater, new lights and sound, and a generous, climate-controlled costume and props storage room in the basement, with elevator.

May 26 – Senior Empowerment Luncheon A Senior empowerment luncheon will recognize seniors who are making valuable contributions to the community through the Senior Community Service employment Program and providing staff support at nonprofits and government agencies to increase their capacity. The event will be Friday, May 26, 10 a.m. at Kelly Auditorium at First Baptist Church, 501 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem. elected officials are among the invited guests.

May 26 - Resume Writing Workshop The Malloy Jordan east Winston heritage Center, 1110 7th Street, will offer resume Writing as part of the new leaf Workshop Schedule. The program will be held on Friday, May 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

May 27 – Aquatic Center opens The Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center at Tanglewood Park opens for the season on Saturday, May 27at 11a.m. The aquatic center features a winding tubing river, two slides, splash pad with water features,and extended deck space. There is also a children’s pool area. The lap pool area includes two diving boards and two water slides. For more information visit http://www.forsyth.cc/park s/tanglewood/pool.aspx or contact Alex Bennett, recreation Manager, at 336-703-2502 and bennetar@forsyth.cc.

May 27-28 – Auditions Auditions will be held for The Stained Glass Playhouse summer musical “Annie” on Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 28, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (includes call-backs) at the Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 indiana Ave. in Winston-Salem, in the former sanctuary of Marvin United Methodist Church.

May 29 – Memorial Day Ceremony A Memorial Day Ceremony will be at the Carolina Field of honor at Triad Park at 11a.m. on Monday, May 29,and will feature Major General Andrew W. o’Donnell, Jr., a decorated Marine veteran. The ceremony willinclude color guards, special music, the laying of the wreath, taps and other patriotic activities. Both theceremony and parking are free and open to the public. lawn chairs are encouraged and the event will take place rain or shine.

Forsyth County and the War Memorial Foundation are sponsors.

May 30 – Salem Band’s ‘Sunshine’ pro-

gram Salem Band’s “Sunshine” program features music of Cole Porter, elton John, led Zeppelin, holst, and Salem Band vocal soloist Mignon Dobbins performing “Wind Beneath My Wings” on Tuesday, May 30. All concerts are free in Salem Square, old Salem. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors on site. established in 1771, Salem Band is the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble in the nation. eileen Young is the music director. rain date is Wednesday, May 31. For more info, visit www.salemband.org or https://www.facebook.com /SalemBandFan/ or email musicdirector@salemband.org or call 336-4132180.

May 30 – Celebration for Coach Blevins The hanes hosiery Community Center, 501 reynolds Blvd., will hold a community appreciation Day, including light refreshments, entertainment and music, for Coach Art Blevins, Tuesday, May 30 at the center from 5-8 p.m. Blevins will be retiring the day after on May 31. To further support Coach Art, also visit www.youcaring.com/artblevins-812276.

June 1 – Panel Discussion on suicide The free panel discussion "Suicide: A Public health issue within the Veteran's Community" will be held Thursday, June 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at old Salem Visitor's Center (Gray Auditorium); 900 old Salem road, WinstonSalem. refreshments will be provided. Panelists for event are Bill hayes, a licensed clinical social worker in mental health at the VA in Salisbury who is also a veteran; harold Moore, a peer support specialist and a support group facilitator at the VA in Salisbury; and Jeremy & heather Knapp. Jeremy is a navy veteran; heather is a registered nurse at a local hospital. Call 336-7683880 for additional information.

June 1 – Piedmont Wind Symphony Concert The Piedmont Wind Symphony Concert will present a present a presentation of Fritz lang’s “Metropolis” with the new score being composed by Thomas Miller. The concert also features violin soloist Bryan hall, who will deliver Chaconne from “The red Violin” by John Corigliano. The performance will focus on the contributions of films on the larger landscape of music, film and the birth of sci-fi.

The concert will be on Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Center of the UnC School of the Arts, 405 4th St. nW. Tickets $25 for adults and $18 for students; tickets are available at the door or online. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting the Stevens Center Box office at 336-721-1945 or http://piedmontwindsymphony.com/tickets.

June 2 – Zumba Party lead Girls of n.C. will hold a Zumba Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at the YWCA at 1300 S. Main Street in Winston-Salem. Admission is $10. Sponsor registration is $50. Vendor registration is $30. Sign up at leadgirls2017zumbap a r t y. e v e n t b r i t e . c o m .

Website is www.leadgirls.org.

June 3- Father & Sons Luncheon on Saturday, June 3, the Carl h. russell Sr. recreation Center, 3521 Carver School road, will be sponsoring a annual free Father & Son luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. The purpose of the event is to provide opportunity for dialogue between fathers and sons addressing any issues of importance and concern, to build solid relationships in school, discuss job opportunities and issues and discuss the basic structure of the family. For additional information, contact Ben Piggott at 336727-2580.

Now - May 31 – Winston Salem Writers Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the Flying South competition from March 1 through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. entries are accepted for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and all entries will be considered for publication. entries must be original work and previously unpublished. entry fee is $15 ($10 for members of Winston-Salem Writers).

For details on submitting entries, go to www.wswriters.org and click on the contests tab.

Now through June – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is pleased to introduce inTerSeCTionS + ConVerSATionS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center. The new space, carved from Delta Arts Center's renovated lobby area, will run concurrently with the regular exhibition schedule inside the Center’s 1400 sq. ft main Simona Atkins Allen gallery from September 2016 thru June. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 new Walkertown road. hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. Delta Arts Center is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call (336) 7222625.

Now through June 4 – Art Exhibition reynolda house Museum of American Art, 2250 reynolda road, will present “Gallery of the louvre,” the masterwork

painting of Samuel F. B. Morse. The exhibit will be from Feb. 17 – June 4.

Morse is known as the inventor of the telegraph, his namesake Morse code and as a painter. The exhibit will also explore themes of America’s cultural identity with two dozen of important 19th century paintings from the permanent collection of the Museum. The artists include John Singleton Copley, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Cole and Gilbert Stuart to name a few. For more information, please visit reynoldahouse.org or call 336.758.5150.

June 3 – Rubber Duck Regatta hundreds of little rubber duckies will race down Salem Creek on Saturday, June 3, during the Gateway nature Preserve’s second annual rubber Duck regatta from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Gateway nature Preserve, a 19-acre site located just one mile south of downtown Winston-Salem, next to Washington Park, in the 1400 block of South Broad Street. Before the race, children of all ages can waddle and show off their best duck faces during a parade, led by the Gander of Ceremonies. A Stand-Up Paddleboard procession, food, crafts, and prizes for winners of the race are all features of the festivities.

The free event takes place rain or shine.

June 6 – Open Mic Night Winston-Salem Writers will hold open Mic night on June 6 from 7-9 p.m. in the conference room at the Milton rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 n. Spruce St. open Mic is open to the public and writers are allowed five minutes to read their work before a friendly audience. For more information, visit www.wswriters.org.

June 7 – The Forsyth County Senior Democrats The Forsyth County Senior Democrats will meet Wednesday, June 7, at the Golden Corral, 180 hanes Mall Circle (336760-8040). Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m.

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Pastor Ashley Jones receives a new pastoral robe during his anniversary celebration.

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Sunday School Lesson

God’s All Embracing Love

Lesson Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

By the end of this lesson, we will *have a greater perception of the wide extent of God’s love. *Feel how unworthy we are of God’s love for us. *Show compassion to those who are far from God.

Background: The time is 780 B.C. and the location is nineveh and vicinity. Jonah’s contemporaries were amos and hosea. Jonah’s distancing himself from the people of nineveh has been explained by some as his fear of being labeled a false prophet because of God’s mercy in not allowing the prophecy to come true (Umi annual Commentary 2016-2017).

Lesson: We start our lesson with a hurt and angry Jonah, angry that God did not fulfill his prophesy ( verse 1). in expressing his displeasure to God, Jonah says … this is what i said to start with and it’s why i didn’t want to come to nineveh. Because i know of your loving nature and i knew your compassion would detract from the justice due the ninevites (verse 2).” ironically, Jonah had been given a second chance by God, but he didn’t want the same mercy to be shown nineveh. Jonah says just kill me now, i don’t want to live and see these people forgiven (verse 3). God’s response is “Doest thou well to be angry” (verse 4)? is this really a good look for you Jonah? Do you really have any reason to be angry?” in a huff, Jonah leaves the city and on the outskirts builds himself a makeshift shelter still close enough to monitor the city to see what happens. Do they really repent? or would they revert back to their evil ways and be dealt with (verse 5). looking out for Jonah again, God prepares a gourd (castor oil plant fast growing in hot climates with large leaves) (new american Standard Bible). This plant would shelter Jonah from the “very hot sun.” Jonah was of course glad for the comfort God had provided him (verse 6). Creating a teachable moment, God prepared a worm to attack the gourd and cause it to wither or shrink (verse 7). at sunrise, God changed gears and sent a hot scorching wind, normally called a “sirocco,” blowing off the arabian Desert (new american Standard Bible), causing Jonah enough discomfort to the point of fainting and really wishing for death (verse 8). God says to Jonah.

“Do you now have reason to be angry about the gourd?”

Jonah says again yes, “even unto death” (verse 9). God explains to Jonah that his love for the people of nineveh, whom he created, is far different from Jonah’s indifference to nineveh’s damnation and is greater than Jonah’s misplaced concern for the gourd for which he had done nothing. Jonah’s values displayed selfishness and a corrupted perspective on life while God’s values displayed selfless love for not just israel but all of his creation … man and beast (verses 10-11).

For Your Consideration: Do we as Christians have to truly love people in order to minister to them?

Life’s Application: our attitudes toward others – especially our enemies or unsaved people – reveal our values. lingering hatred and animosity can distort our priorities. it’s important for us to think hard about what God holds dear. To be effective witnesses for the lord we must care about what matters to him and realign our lives with his values. our task as witnesses is to speak God’s message wherever we are sent. The outcome is God’s responsibility, and his alone.

Family & Friends Day fosters fellowship

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new Birth Worship Center (nBWC), 1033 newbirth Drive, east Bend, celebrated Family & Friends day on Sunday, april 30. The congregation was blessed spiritually and numerically, with about 400 people in attendance.

The congregation, family, and friends united in fellowship.

The theme was “a new Beginning and a new Start.” nBWC’s pastor, Dr. James l.e. hunt, blessed the congregation with a word from God titled “Face your lion’s Den,” based on Daniel 6:10-16.

Dr. James Hunt

The nBWC praise Team rendered spiritual songs and hymns that uplifted the name of Jesus. in addition, James henry was ordained as a deacon.

Following the morning service, the fellowship continued in the Fellowship hall with lunch and genuine love being displayed for one another.

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pastor celebrates first pastoral anniversary

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When a news pastor comes into a church there is usually an adjustment period for both the pastor and the congregation. pastor ashley and First lady Clementine Jones just celebrated their first year at Freedom Baptist Church, 1222 e 14th St. according to the reception they

received during their first anniversary celebration on Sunday, may 21, the Jones' are already have settled in.

The celebration was a love filled celebration that included Jones' former church, piney Grove Baptist Church (pGBC). piney Grove Senior pastor Dr. James F. linville delivered the sermon for the service.

Jones was an associate pastor at piney Grove before taking over at

Freedom Baptist. he said he credits linville for his growth as a pastor. he says linville is his “father in the ministry” and has trained him how to bring people into the body of Christ.

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Singing ‘family’ celebrates 27th anniversary

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During the years, the l&W Singers have praised God's name singing gospel and inspirational songs with and without music, but usually without.

The group, originally comprised of annie lancaster, Jannie Williams and Judy Williams, was formed on Saturday, march 10, 1990 and the three made their first appearance as the l&W Singers the following day on the

Now-May 26 Women of Wisdom Women’s Conference miracle Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 prescott Drive, Winston Salem, will have its annual Women of Wisdom Women's Conference, may 24-26 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers are: Copastor earline White, abba Father's ministries on may 24; pastor alice mitchell, life Changing Day session speakers are: Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m., prophetess peculiar Sprinkle from ambassador Cathedral; Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m., elder arlene Crump peebles from Greater Church; and Friday, 1-2:30 p.m., pastor phillip mcCloud Sr. from Fresh Fire Worship Center.

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The L&W Singers opened the festivities during their celebration this past Sunday.

evening program at Union Bethel a.m.e. Church.

Today, the group has brought on Sandra Barber, cousin to the Williams sisters, following the death of lancaster in 2012. They remain a family singing group, singing from their hearts, praising God. From all accounts the late lancaster was blessed with a beautiful soprano voice and was the lead singer of the group. her love of singing for God encouraged the group to accept many singing engagements.

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Annual Women’s Convocation mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 2721 manchester St., will host the annual Women’s Convocation, may 26-28.

Keynote speakers will include Copastor Susie owens (Washington, D.C.) who will orchestrate the 7:30 p.m. service on Friday and prophetic Worship encounter, Saturday at 10 a.m. Dr. Valerie moore-Burris (Charlotte) will keynote the services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. For additional information, contact the church office via mountsinaifullgospel.org or 336-722-2624. Rev. yvonne h. hines is senior pastor.

May 27 ‘Clothing Give-Away’ life Changing Transformation Church ministries, 2001 n.e. 25th

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St. (at the corner of ansonia and 25th Streets), will be holding a "Clothing Give-away" on Saturday, may 27 from noon until 3 p.m., weather permitting. Senior pastor alice mitchell is the host pastor.

May 28 Worship service The worship service at 10:30 a.m. will be conducted by the Jeanette leardi, whose topic is “Creating a living ministry: a personal View.” at the Forum at 9 a.m., nathan and Sarah Gatto will talk about birding in our area. at explorations at 9 a.m., Gail and Charlie Davis will use music to inspire a discussion of “overcoming Fear.”

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Dr. James F. Linville delivered the sermon during the first pastoral anniversary for Ashley Jones at Freedom Baptist Church.

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side. We have to continue to speak the word because only the word will penetrate the heart.”

The service started with a procession by the Linvilles and the Joneses. That was followed with singing from the Piney Grove Baptist Church Choir then a Scripture and prayer. The PGBC Youth Ministry also performed an interpretive dance routine.

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On Sunday, May 21, the group celebrated its 27th anniversary at Faith Unity Missionary Church.

The church holds its services in the chapel of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall, 1025 E. 14th St. The theme for the service was “God's Not Dead, He's Still Alive.”

Carmen Russell Bonham of Russell's Funeral Home was the emcee for the event. The L&W singers kicked off the show with a selections of their own and were joined by The Pringle Brothers of Lake City, South Carolina.

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Linville's sermon was titled “Speak the Word.” He spoke about the power of the spoken word and how you can speak things into existence with faith and belief.

After the sermon the various church ministries presented the Jones' with various gifts including a brand new pastoral robe. The Jones' then took the podium to give their sincere thanks to everyone in attendance and their well wishes.

Jones said he is tremendously happy with how his first year has gone at Freedom Baptist and looks forward to what the future holds for him and the

and Barber say they enjoy singing just as much now as when they initially started way back in 1990.

“We just enjoy lifting up the name of Jesus and winning souls for Christ,” the group said. “We sing from the heart and we are not professionals but we love singing for the Lord.”

The service included a prayer, Scripture reading and a brief history of the group and their journey to this point. The Pringle Brothers then took the stage and performed a few selections. Everyone in attendance seemed to highly enjoy themselves as they were all clapping and smiling throughout.

The ladies say they plan on continuing to sing as long as possible. They

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For more information, go to UUFWS.org.

May 28 Pastoral Anniversary Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church, 149 N. Wheeler St., will celebrate the 25th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor William J. Purvis Sr. and First Lady Karen B. Purvis on Sunday, May 28 at 4 p.m. This will be a musical celebration. The public is cordially invited to attend.

For more information, call the church at 336-724-3106.

May 28 Missionary Union The Forsyth County Missionary Union mass meeting and worship service will be Sunday, May 28, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1317 N. Cherry St., WinstonSalem. The Youth and Young Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m.

The Seniors will meet at 3 p.m.

Mrs. Priscilla J. Dixon is FCMU President.

May 29 Memorial Day program St. Benedict the Moor Roman Catholic Church, 1625 E. 12th Street, will host a Memorial Day program on Monday, May 29, to honor deceased veterans. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., followed by the program honoring deceased and living veterans. Living veterans, including Isaac “Ike” Howard, past NAACP president and former student at St. Benedict School; Jerry Hanes, local artist; and Paul Sutherland, commander, American Legion Post 128, will speak. The American Legion Post, Buffalo Soldiers, and other veterans’ groups will be represented and honored.

May 30-June 4 Quarterly Meeting The North Carolina Area of the Northwestern District of the

sa, Lord willing, they will be able to do so for the foreseeable future.

“We don't know how long we will be singing together as a group, I guess as long as the Lord allows us to,” Judy Williams said.

Judy Williams says it was the late Lancaster's' idea to bring the group together in the first place.

After she passed in 2012, the group has continued to sing but she says it does not take on as many engagements as before due to their busy schedules.

The group says they thank God for blessing them with 27 years of loving family members, dedicated friends and visitors who support them along their spiritual journey.

Holiness Church of God Inc., Quarterly Meeting will convene at Miracle Temple Holiness Church in High Point, beginning Tuesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 4. Weeknight services starts at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday service begins at 4 p.m. Senior Overseer Eugene Kirby Jr. presides and the host pastor is Elder Calvin Smith.

The theme for this session is taken from Nahum 1:7. The week’s sessions with pastors, ministers, officiants and churches include: Elder Robert R Edmond Jr. of Kimberly Park Holiness Church, Tuesday; Ruling Elder Floyd Jackson of Beulah Tabernacle Holiness Church, Wednesday; Honorary Overseer Wardlow Frazier of Mount Calvary Holiness Church, Thursday; Bishop James Ijames of Mount Zion Holiness Church, Friday; and Senior Overseer Eugene Kirby of Bethlehem Holiness Church, Sunday. A Bible discussion and business meeting will begin at noon on Saturday, June 3, at Bethlehem Holiness Church.

Reports are to be submitted at this time.

June 3 Degree recognition Pastor Dennis W. Bishop, senior pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia St., will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from United Cornerstone University of Thomasville on Saturday, June 3. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the church to recognize Pastor Bishop’s service as an evangelist, minister and community servant. A reception will follow.

June 3-4 Church Anniversary There will be old fashion singing to celebrate the 30th Church Anniversary and Founder’s Day for the Rev. Dr. Charles W. Leak on Saturday, June 3, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at 11 a.m. will be the regular Service, where City of WinstonSalem Pro Tempore Dr. Vivian Burke will present a

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The pews were mostly packed for the first pastoral anniversary of Pastor Ashley Jones.

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church.

“My first year has been a very pleasant experience,” he said. “I have some wonderful people here that have worked with me and that have welcomed me and shown me love. This has been a grand year for us and we have been thankful for what God has been doing for us all.”

“We are not a large body in Christ but the ministry is growing. God has really blessed us here at Freedom Baptist Church. This is a special day for me and I'm thankful for God for allowing me to see this day.”

Moving forward, Jones says he would like to see the church continue to grow.

He says he knows that it's God's will whether or not the church will grow.

“I can only water the plant, but God has to give the increase,” Jones continued.

“As I preach the word and reach and help folks only God can touch their hearts through the Holy Spirit to bring them in.

My job is just to preach and teach and show love. Love will conquer all.”

Event emcee Carmen Russell Bonham introduces the L&W Singers during their 27th Anniversary celebration.

Proclamation from the City Of Winston-Salem for being a member in the community 30 years. Immediately after morning services will be a dinner for the church and guests. Closing out the Church Anniversary at 4 p.m. will be the Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Cornelius.

June 4 Willie Mason and Friends 8th Anniversary Celebration On Sunday, June 4, at 5 p.m., Willie Mason and Friends will celebrate their eighth anniversary in concert at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive in Winston-Salem. Dr. Nathan E. Scovens is the host pastor. Willie Mason and Friends is a nationally recognized gospel aggregation known for their passion and love for God. The group is based in Winston-Salem and consists of a group of talented and gifted vocalists and musicians. For further information, call 336-724-3857.

June 11 Program celebration "People Helping People” will hold a small program to celebrate five years of serving the community on June 11 at 3 p.m. at Christ Rescue Temple apostolic church, 1500 N. Dunleith Ave. Bishop Willie Davis Jr. is pastor.

June 18 Father's Day/Men's Day Worship Service The Presbyterian Men of Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, will have their Father's Day/Men's Day Worship Service on Sunday, June 18, at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. The guest speaker will be County Commissioner Fleming A. El-Amin, recently elected and installed to fill the seat of the late Commissioner Walter Marshall. The general public is invited. Special music will be provided for the service.

Rudolph V. Boone Sr. will be honored as "Man of the Year."

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Tuesdays Men Helping Men Be Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact 336-744-3012.

4th Thursday Worship at WinstonSalem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church located at 1905 N. Jackson Ave. will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Pilgrim Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart.

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

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

1st Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community

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Sundays and Wednesdays Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call 336-7250901.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.

Saturdays Join the H.O.P.E. Project at Mt Olive Baptist Church on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy free lunches for kids. Parents will receive vegetables. All kids in the East Winston area are welcome. Be a part of a movement making sure that fewer children are hungry in our community. Mt. Olive is at 1301 C.E. Gray, Winston-Salem.

Call 336-721-1959 for any question or concerns. Also visit hopews.org to learn more about the H.O.P.E Project. The pastor is Dr. Charles E. Gray.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017, on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of Linda Frazier from LO to LB-L (Retail Store; Offices; Services A; Food or Drug Store; and Restaurant (without drive-through service)): property is located on the west side of Reynolda Road, south of Yadkinville Road; property consists of ±0.42 acres and is PIN# 6817-36-3381 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3328).

2. Zoning petition of Michael Trollinger, Albert Brown, and Isiah Davis from RS9 to LB-L (Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Food or Drug Store; Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery; Motor Vehicle, Rental and Leasing; Nursery, Lawn and Garden Supply Store, Retail; Offices; Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Shopping Center, Small; Special Events Center; Adult Day Care Center; and Child Day Care Center): property is located on the northwest corner of Carver School Road and Lansing Drive; property consists of ±1.46 acres and is PIN#s 684726-0178, 6847-26-0325, and 6847-261182 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3329).

3. Zoning petition of Stephen Craver, Trustee for the Trust of Zula Veigh Craver from RS9 to GB-S (Motor Vehicle, Repair and Maintenance): property is located on the southwest corner of Clemmonsville Road and Konnoak Drive; property consists of ±0.48 acres and is PIN#s 6833-285349 and 6833-28-6412 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3331).

4. An ordinance amendment proposed by Planning and Development Services amending Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances to amend standards for the Winston Overlay (WO) Zoning District (UDO-275).

5. An ordinance amendment proposed by Planning and Development Services revising Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances to require neighborhood meetings/neighborhood outreach for certain zoning cases (UDO-279).

6. Special Use Permit of Philip and Brenda Fishel for a Transmission Tower in a RS9 zoning district: property is located on the south side of Jasper Lane, east of Old Salisbury Road; property consists of ±19.42 acres and is PIN#s 6822-47-1984 and 6822-48-8122 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3330).

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Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,590,000 Public Improvement Bonds Of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,750,000 Parks and Recreation Bonds Of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,950,000 Street and Sidewalk Bonds Of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Notice of Public Hearing

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to upgrade and renovate general government and public safety facilities and acquire land for future fire stations.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Public Improvement Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $1,590,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Public Improvement Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $20,779,118,998 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $123,595,000. The Chief Financial OfAll parties in interest and citizens are in- ficer of the City has filed a statement estivited to attend said hearing at which time mating that the total amount of interest they shall have an opportunity to be heard that will be paid on the bonds over the exin favor of or in opposition to the forego- pected term of the bonds, if issued, is $731,480. The estimate is preliminary, is ing proposed changes. for general informational purposes only, During the public hearing the City Council and may differ from the actual interest may hear other proposals to amend the paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to zoning of the above-described property or pay the principal of and interest on the any portion thereof. At the end of the pub- bonds if they are issued. Anyone who lic hearing, the City Council may continue wishes to be heard on the questions of the the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in validity of the bond order and the advisawhole or in part, grant the proposed rezon- bility of issuing the bonds may appear at ing, in whole or in part, or rezone the a public hearing or an adjournment thereof above-described property or any portion to be held in the Council Chamber of the thereof to some other zoning classi - City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 5th fication. day of June, 2017.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on All requests for appropriate and necessary these proposals which is in the possession auxiliary aids and services must be made, of the City-County Planning Board by in- within a reasonable time prior to the hearquiring in the office of the City-County ing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Mu- Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 727nicipal Building on weekdays between the 8319. hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Melanie Johnson All requests for appropriate and necessary City Secretary auxiliary aids and services must be made, The Chronicle May 25, 2017 within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle May 25, June 1, 2017

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to construct, renovate and improve certain parks and recreational facilities, including, among other things, picnic shelters, playgrounds and swimming pools and including building, lighting, golf course and trail improvements located at parks and recreational facilities.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Parks and Recreation Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $1,750,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Parks and Recreation Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to be $20,779,118,998 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $123,595,000. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $804,969. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 5th day of June, 2017.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319.

Melanie Johnson City Secretary

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Notice of Public Hearing

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to resurface certain streets, install sidewalks and repair certain bridges.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Street and Sidewalk Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $1,950,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Street and Sidewalk Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $20,779,118,998 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $123,595,000. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $896,951. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 5th day of June, 2017.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319.

Melanie Johnson City Secretary

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FORSYTH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 17-SP-486 FOR THE ADOPTION OF: JADEN LANGSTON SMITH

BY: John Henry Smith III and Sabrina Marie Rose-Smith TO: Unknown Birth Fathers or Possible Parents, Respondents

TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed by John Henry Smith III and Sabrina Marie Rose-Smith on the 11th day of April, 2017, with the Clerk of Superior Court for Forsyth County, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, in the above-entitled case. The Petition relates to a male child born April 5, 2017 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina named Jaden Langston Smith born to Kiarra Porchae Christian. Kiarra is a twenty five year old African American female with brown eyes and brown, naturally curly average length hair. Kiarra is approximately five feet five inches tall and weighs approximately one hundred seventy five pounds. The minor child was conceived approximately the end of June or the beginning of July, 2016 in WinstonSalem, Forsyth County North Carolina.

TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleading no later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. Upon your failure to do so, the Petitioners will apply to the Court for the relief sought in the Petition. Any Parental rights that you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the order of adoption.

This the 11th day of May, 2017.

Amy S. Davis, Attorney for Petitioner NC Bar #22809 235 Cabarrus Avenue E. Concord, NC 28025 The Chronicle May 18, 25 and June 1, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Matthew Spears, Jr. (17 E 945), deceased March 21, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before August 13th, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of May, 2017.

Elaine Spears Tillman Administrator for Matthew Spears, Jr. , deceased 2334 Montrose Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27105

The Chronicle May 11. 18, 25 and June 1, 2017 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, FORSYTH COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v.

Charles Cleveland Varner, Jr., divorced and Kathy Varner, divorced, Defendants Forsyth County File Number: 17 CVS 1153

To: Kathy Varner, divorced: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the abovereferenced action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Reformation of Deed of Trust, Equitable Lien, and Unjust Enrichment regarding the real property located at 3910 Gracemont Dr., Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina 27106. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 4, 2017 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 25th day of May, 2017

Christopher M. Theriault, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 720 North 3rd Street, Suite 502 Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 769-6304 The Chronicle May 25, June 1, and 8, 2017

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 16 J 14 & 16 JT 14 ETHAN KNOTTS-CAMPBELL DOB: 9-17-2015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Corey Donnell Campbell - father of Ethan-Knotts Campbell

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition and a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you have been filed in the above-entitled actions. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motion, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will be requesting the Court to terminate your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

If you are indigent and not already represented by counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and said counsel will be appointed upon your request subject to the Court’s review at the first hearing after this service.

The next scheduled hearing, a permanency planning hearing, regarding the Juvenile Petition in this matter is set to occur on or about July 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The adjudicatory hearing on the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights whereby the Court will determine whether your parental rights should be terminated is also scheduled for August 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

This the 22nd day of May, 2017

By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The Chronicle May 25, June 1 and 8, 2017 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2012021235 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1610 CANNON AVENUE

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 4974 Lot(s) 063

You are hereby advised that on APRIL 17, 2017, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within fifteen (15) days from said date.

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

The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator The Chronicle May 25, 2017

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TAX SEIZURE AUCTION. Restaurant Equipment. Wednesday, May 24 @ 10am. 196 Crawford Rd. Statesville, NC. Selling Seized items from the NC Department of Revenue for Unpaid Taxes. Equipment from 6+ Restaurants, Bars, Pizza, Ice Cream & others. Also, Pool Supply Company.

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LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2012030657 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1220 N. JACKSON AVENUE

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 0416 Lot(s) 042A

You are hereby advised that on NOVEMBER 21, 2016, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator

School Food Service Vendor Wanted Car ter G. Woodson School (K-12 Public Charter School), 437 Goldfloss St., Winston Salem, NC seeks Child Nutrition Program service vendor for 2017-2018 school year for Grab-N-Go breakfast, and Lunch meal with an approximate average of 450 students served daily for each meal. Vendor may submit proposal for either breakfast and/or lunch, including milk. All meals must meet Federal USDA guidelines. Vendor must also meet specific health/business requirements.

The Request for Proposal can be received for completion from the Consulting Compliance Officer at LiandaConsultingGroup@gmail.com; at CGWS main bldg. reception desk; and online at cartergwoodsonschool.org.

Proposal deadline for submission is June 23, 2017 by 5 pm.

The Chronicle May 25, 2017 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO. 2013080361 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1140 E. 22ND STREET

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 0328 Lot(s) 176

You are hereby advised that on APRIL 17, 2017, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator The Chronicle May 25, 2017

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LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO. 2012100580 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 4863 Germanton Road

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 3435 Lot(s) 041

You are hereby advised that on APRIL 17, 2017 , the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator The Chronicle May 25, 2017

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Xaviea Camille Chambers Carter crowned Little Miss America 2017

Shown are Little Miss America 2017 participants (left to right): Zaree Makya Fulwood, Kai Naveah Rhinehardt, Kena Elizabeth Leonard, Trinity Nevaeh Watkins, Deena D.L. Williams, Kayden Denise Cameron-Fuller, Camille Shamiya Drew and Xaviea Camille Chambers Carter.

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Xaviea Camille Chambers Carter, a kindergarten student at Moore Magnet Elementary School, was crowned Little Miss America 2017. Kai Naveah Rhinehardt was the first runner up and Trinity Nevaeh Watkins was second runner up. The pageant was sponsored by the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The setting for the pageant was Carswell Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University. It showcased eight young ladies, ages 6-10, with a variety of talents and interests.

This year’s theme of the Little Miss

America Pageant on Sunday, April 23, was “I AM…” and focused on encouraging the young ladies to think, declare and achieve their dreams without limitation.

Contestants opened the pageant with an energetic dance routine to Whitney Houston’s “Wanna Dance with Somebody.” It was choreographed by Alexis Cooper, an eighth-grade student at Walkertown Middle School.

The young ladies wowed the audience of relatives and friends as they modeled active wear, showcased talents and displayed grace, charm and confidence as they articulated who they are and their aspirations in life.

The pageant ended with a formal dance

to Beethoven‘s “Minuet in G,” which was choreographed by Andrais Brandon and Vicki Grant. Contestants curtsied, swayed and swirled in elegant white dresses and gloves while their escorts, dressed to impress, smiled and extended their arms of support.

Each Little Miss America Pageant contestant raised funds to assist the young ladies participating in the Jabberwock Pageant. The Jabberwock Pageant, also sponsored by the local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., is composed of high school-aged young ladies who plan to attend a four-year college or university.

Funds raised by the Little Miss America contestants are used to provide scholar-

Mt. Olive names Nurse of the Year

ships to the Jabberwock contestants once they are enrolled in a four-year institution of higher learning.

The Little Miss America Pageant was the brainchild of the late Miss Mary Louise Smith, a past president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Elizabeth Newton is the president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Chelsea Hosch served as chairwoman for the 2017 Little Miss America Pageant. The committee members are Andrais Brandon, Juliet Brown, Shawnte’ Gates, Judge Denise Hartsfield, Mikaela Spruill and Gladys Wilson.

Rev. Spearman of Greensboro announces bid for N.C. NAACP president

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The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Senior Nurses Board celebrated its 83rd Anniversary on April 30.

Arzella Carson was named the 2017 Nurse of the Year.

In a news release, the board said she is a faithful member of the Nurses Ministry, attends Bible study and is married to Calvin Carson. She is graceful and always has a smile to share. Arzella Carson loves the Lord, her pastor, family and church members.

The Senior Nurses Board was organized in 1934 under the leadership of the late Rev. T. H. Harris. Through the years, the board has undergone many transitions. By the grace of God and the assistance of the pastor, Dr. Charles E. Gray, the membership has grown tremendously.

The Senior Nurses meet on the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Their primary duties are to take care of the pastor’s needs during all home services and when the pastor visits other churches. They also assist the congregation with its needs., administer first aid or emotional support to those in need, provide nursery care to young children, visit the sick in the hospital and assist the bereaved at funerals.

The guest speaker was the Rev. Steve Allen, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Greensboro.

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The Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, third vice president of the North Carolina Conference of NAACP Branches, has formally announced that he is a candidate to become the civil rights organization’s next permanent state president now that Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is step-

Rams fan celebrates 90th birthday

Arzella Carson was named the 2017 Nurse of the Year as the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Senior Nurses Board celebrated its 83rd Anniversary.

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Marie A. Matthews celebrated her 90th birthday on May 15. To honor the occasion, a floating reception was held on May 13 at the Winston-Salem Hotel and Spa. Over 200 guests attended. The evening was filled with laughter, music, and good food.

From humble beginnings in Anson County to extraordinary accomplishments in Forsyth County, Mrs. Matthews is the essence of a life well lived, the family said in a news release. “She is a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. As a servant of God she has shown compassion, patience, acceptance, and encouragement to countless people over the years,” the release said.

Mrs. Matthews attends Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church and has been a member for more than 50 years. She gives to the community by volunteer-

ing, organizing, leading, advocating, and fundraising for a variety of efforts, especially Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).

Mrs. Matthews graduated in 1948 from WSSU (then Winston-Salem Teachers’ College); she continues to be an avid WSSU Rams fan. She holds WSSU season tickets for football and basketball and attends softball, baseball, volleyball, and any other WSSU games. “She is the loudest cheerleader,” the release said.

Mrs. Matthews retired from the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system with a career span of over 40 years in the classroom.

“She is one of a few heroes in my life; I along with all of your grandchildren wish you a very Happy Birthday,” the release said.

This article was submitted by Jameelah ElAmin.

Marie A. Matthews celebrates her 90th birthday at the Winston-Salem Hotel and Spa on May 13.

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ping away from the post he’s held for 12 years.

Meanwhile Melvin “Skip” Alston, who previously served as NC NAACP president from 1996 – 2005, has dismissed rumors that he is interested in running for his old job again, but did say that he will support N.C .NAACP First Vice President Carolyn Coleman if she decides to run for president. Ms. Coleman says she has not decided yet.

The news comes as Rev. Barber prepares to join the national “Poor People’s Campaign” to draw attention to issues of poverty as the country prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s original Poor People’s Campaign next year.

Rev. Dr. Spearman is presently the senior pastor of St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church in Greensboro.

In a May 20 letter emailed to “members of the N.C. NAACP,” Rev. Spearman, who also serves as president of the N.C. Council of Churches, announced that he has “filed as a candidate for [N.C. NAACP president] in our next election.”

“Every vote is impor-

tant, and I am asking for your support to become the next president of the N.C. NAACP,” Rev. Spearman continued. “Continue the fight with me. Nothing is too hard for God. I invite you to contact me with your questions, concerns, and ideas. Hear the cry on the battlefield – 'Forward together and not one step back!' ” He has been third vice president of the N.C. NAACP for six years, in addition to being chair of the Religious Affairs Committee, and president of the Hickory NAACP Branch for two years.

Though no one else at press time has made it known that they’ve also officially file for the NCNAACP presidency, Rev. Spearman has already attracted the support of attorney Alan McSurely, one of Rev. Barber’s closest lieutenants.

Though former N.C. NAACP President Melvin “Skip” Alston denied that he has any intention of entering his name into the race this October, he made clear during a telephone interview Sunday that he is willing to support First Vice President Carolyn Coleman of Greensboro if she runs.

“I’m not interested in running for state conference president anymore,” Alston said.

In a telephone call to Ms. Coleman Monday morning, she said that according to the NAACP Constitution, she, as first vice president, would automatically fill out the rest of Rev. Barber’s term in office once he leaves in June.

However, she has not decided whether she will do that.

Coleman also said that neither has she decided to run for the state presidency in October. Ms. Coleman did say that more candidates are expected to enter between now and June 15.