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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last Saturday the BPositive Movement, a local non-profit designed to

help young people reach their full potential, invited more than a dozen men and young boys to grab their fishing poles and enjoy a

day on the lake during the Fathers’ and Sons’ Great Catch Fishing Experience.

The brainchild of BPositive founder Brandon

Horne, the event held on Saturday, April 27, at Salem Lake featured free food, games, prizes, and of course, a relaxing day

of fishing. The event also included free legal advice from local attorney Harold Eustache.

Horne said his vision

for the event was to bring unity back into the relationship between fathers and sons.

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es and the Salem Creek Connector open, you’re downtown from the southeastern portion of the city in just a matter of minutes, so we were able to capitalize,” said Taylor, who is publisher of The Chronicle.

The 1.1 mile connecter is a four-lane road with a median from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, south of Winston-Salem State University, to Rams Drive and to the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.

The $68.9 million project funded by the City of Winston-Salem and the N.C. Department of Transportation is designed to make it easier for drivers to access U.S. 52 from WSSU and Salem College.

“When you look at projects like the Quarry,

Salem Lake, Southeast Plaza, Reynolds Park, there’s so much going on and the catalyst was the Salem Creek Connector that connects us to downtown instantly,” continued Taylor. “We are technically the first area of the city to capitalize off the development that’s going on downtown.

If you look at the map and look at how downtown and the southeast portion of the city are connected, it just makes sense.”

Most of the projects in the Southeast Ward were approved by voters in two separate capital needs bonds in 2014 and 2018.

Projects in the 2014 Bond include: $4 million for phase I of Quarry Park, $4 million for Salem Park renovations/improvements, and $3 million for renovaSee Downtown on A2

Cashing in on downtown’s growth

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When discussing economic growth in WinstonSalem, it’s hard not to notice the changes downtown. But with recent investments in infrastructure and attractions that draw people from across the city and Forsyth County, the city’s best kept secret just may be the Southeast Ward.

Since 2014 the city has invested more than $30 million in the Southeast Ward. City councilman

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The newly renovated Salem Lake Marina opened in March 2018. and representative for the Southeast Ward James Taylor said after witness-

ing the growth of downtown, he saw it as his duty to make sure some of that

growth made its way to his ward.

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“Our goal with the Fathers’ and Sons’ Great Catch Fishing Experience was to break the biases that we’ve been under for so long and really just showing these young men that there is more to being a father than just paying child support,” said Horne. “We just want to bring some positivity back into the community, that’s what it’s all about.”

Horne said when he first started planning the event, he didn’t expect such a wonderful turnout.

But with the temperatures in the low 80s, the weather was perfect for a day of fishing and the men took advantage.

“With the weather as beautiful as it is, you couldn’t ask for nothing better. All praises to God for this event.”

Other sponsors of the Fathers’ and Sons’ Great Catch Fishing Experience included Forsyth Technical College, The Love Church, Harold Eustach, Attorney at Law, and My Brother’s Second Chance.

For more information on the B-Positive Movement, email Brandon Horne at bpositivemovement18@gmail.com or reach him by phone at 336403-6371. You can also visit Bpostive Movement on Facebook.

tions at Sedge Garden and Reynolds Park Recreation Centers. The 2018 bond referendum includes an additional $6.8 million for phase II of renovations at Salem Lake and Quarry Park, $1 million for the construction of the pedestrian path along the Salem Creek Greenway, $3 million for Southeast Ward economic development initiatives, $600,000 for a new splash park at Sprague Street Recreation Center, and $1 million for renovations at William R. Anderson Recreation Center and Easton Park.

According to Taylor, Phase II at Quarry Park could include the addition of a playground, picnic shelters and the expansion and paving of the parking lot. Phase I of the Salem Lake project was completed earlier last year and includes a new Marina Center. Taylor said the plan is to make Quarry Park and the entire Southeast Ward a complete “destination location,” which is why they decided to invest so much into Quarry Park and the renovations at Salem Lake.

“We want to make people want to live in our area and if we want this to be a destination location, in order to do that we have to put a little extra money in Salem Lake, Quarry Park and other high priority projects in our community,” Taylor said.

While the Southeast Ward has seen much suc-

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Quarry Park, which sits on 200 acres, opened to the public in the summer of 2017. A 2014 bond package made it possible. cess recently in terms of development, it still has one of the lowest per-acre and per-parcel rates in the city. To address these issues in the Southeast Ward, the city has partnered with S.G. Atkins Community Development to build affordable houses in Ridgewood Place, with Merritt Land Co. to develop affordable houses at Stonefield Crossing, and with the Winston-Salem Housing Authority to redevelop affordable housing at Stoney Glen Apartments.

“People want to come to our community because people can live here at an affordable rate and the one thing I encourage people

to do is to stay,” said Taylor. “We don’t want to see large trails of gentrification in the urban core. We want people to hold their property and their values will rise and our community will continue to move forward.”

When discussing the future of the Southeast Ward, Taylor said he is looking to redevelop the historic Nissen Wagon Works building into a multi-use site that can be utilized by the youth and others in the community, to bring a public library to the area, and a healthcare facility. Last month the City Council also approved $3 million for the construction

of a new Belview Community Center. The new facility is expected to include a gymnasium, classroom, and workspace for the city’s S.O.A.R. (Successful Outcomes After Release) and YouthBuild programs, a computer lab, a meeting space for community groups, and a new playground.

While reflecting on the growth of the Southeast Ward over the past five years, Taylor said he is proud of what the community has accomplished so far, but there is still work to be done. He said, “I got into politics because I wanted to move our community forward and it just

makes me feel really good to know that we’re seeing the fruits of our labor.

“This comes about because of a groundswell of community effort and support. Seeing all the money come through makes us feel hopeful that we are leaving our community a better place than when we found it. We’re creating jobs, which is important; we’re working on health care, we’re working on reducing crime, and proper community and economic development, and I think that’s the recipe for success.”

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County approves $600,000 for purchase of Budget Inn

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a $600,000 loan that would help with the construction of affordable housing at the current site of the Budget Inn on Peters Creek Parkway.

Discussions about redeveloping the four-acre property into a 60-unit apartment building have been going on for a few years. In 2017 the Peters Creek Community Initiative (PCCI), a subsidiary of the Shalom Project at Green Street Church, conducted a feasibility study on the lot, which contains the Budget Inn and a former car dealership.

In May 2018 the Winston-Salem City Council approved rezoning of the property located at the intersection of West Academy Street and Peters Creek Parkway, and in September

Budget Inn on Peters Creek Parkway. of that same year the city approved by the county, approved giving $600,000 PCCI can move forward to PCCI to help with the with the project.

According to Eileen acquisition of the Budget Ayuso, executive director Inn. The city’s funds were of the Shalom Project, they contingent on PCCI get- are expected to finalize the ting another $600,000 to sale on April 30.

“The closing date is purchase the $1.2 million property and the neces- scheduled for April 30, no sary funds to demolish the later than May 8,” Ayuso hotel. Now with the loan

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Plans for the new apartment building shows 54 of the 60 units will be targeted toward low-income working families. The finished product will also include retail spaces and the Shalom Project headquarters, which provides services such as a free

medical clinic, pharmacy, and food pantry. When asked about units for lowincome families, Ayuso said certain wording in the resolution will ensure they are providing housing for those who need it most.

She said, “The resolution has within it a line that says it has to be affordable to low-income housing for up to 50 years.”

When it came time to vote, Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt said she wouldn’t support the approval of the loan because the county has never participated in providing housing and shouldn’t start now. She said, “Each arm of the government has different functions.

The city here is a different function from the county.

The city does participate in housing, but never has the county participated in housing.

“What the county does do is build schools and li-

braries and I think we do a good job with that and I’m just not willing to start a new function that we’ve never participated in.”

Commissioner Tonya McDaniel voted ‘No’ on the matter as well. She said she didn’t feel now was the right time for the project.

“I just feel like it’s not the right time, the right season, and the right reason for this project. We have not completely vetted this out; every week it’s something that’s come up,” she said. “I thank Gordon, our attorney, for the information he’s given, but I can’t with good conscience and listening to my community, I cannot.”

In the end the motion passed 4-3. Whisenhunt, McDaniel and Commissioner Richard Linville voted against the approval of the loan.

Carver High School Diamond Club experiences international tea party SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The 35 members of the Carver High School Diamond Club were honored and treated to an international tea party in the school media center just before Spring Break on April 15. Carol MontagueDavis, principal of Carver and co-founder of the club, invited Jackie Pegram, the keynote speaker, and her friends Kim Combs, Trish Talley, Sydney May, and Mr. Bill’s Productions crew, to address the members of the club. Pegram and her partners transformed the media center into a flower-filled veranda replete with finger sandwiches, tea, cookies, cake squares and other speciali-

by extending their pinky fingers as they drink their tea, a special recipe that came from South Africa.

Pegram has been a missionary for many years and has traveled to various countries. The club members learned a great deal from the presentation.

“I was impressed with the atmosphere of the tea party. Each girl received one of the beautiful vases of fresh flowers. The tea was delicious and I drank it with my pinky finger extended,” said senior Sumaiyyah Rookard. “We ate on real china, and I loved the chicken salad sandwiches, the fruit and the cake.”

Senior Tamara Mitchell enjoyed “learning about

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Jackie Pegram was the speaker at the tea party. ties.

Felecia Piggott-Long, co-founder and sponsor of the Diamond Club, assisted three of the girls in designing special t-shirts for the tea party. They chose to use pastel colored ribbons for each shirt. Freshmen Kemani Brim and Ashley Saunders created and attached the pastel bows for each shirt. Brin and Saunders were glad to contribute something special to their fellow club members.

The girls can wear their tshirts for other events. The other sponsors of the club include Yolanda Lawrence and Avenell Holt; the president of the club is Dy’Oza Dillworth.

Pegram, the host, shared a PowerPoint presentation of vibrant photographs from tea parties she has held in South Africa, London and other areas. “They drink more tea in South Africa than they drink in London, England,” said Pegram. “When I experienced the tea party in South Africa, they only had two tea bags to provide tea for more than 100 women at the party. Unity was the main event.”

Pegram encouraged the girls to indulge themselves

the tea parties that they have in Africa and how unique they are. I can’t believe they went to so much trouble to entertain us. I felt so special,” she said.

Senior Amani Reeves said, “I learned how to practice etiquette at a tea party. It is important to know how to act when you are in public. I learned how to put my folded napkin in my lap and how to hold my tea cup just right.”

Freshman Heaven Harris said, “The tea party was fun and exciting. I learned how to act like a lady.”

Freshman Amaya Chrosson said, “The tea party was very nice, and the hostesses had amazing personalities.”

The Diamond Club for Service and Success is a mentoring group to encourage females to set academic goals and achieve them. The club seeks to encourage females to develop their leadership potential, to connect female students with positive role models in the community, to expose females to opportunities for problem-solving and community involvement, to instruct members about dressing for success, and to instruct them about See Diamond on A4

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the importance of family relationships, friendships and social etiquette.

Marviette Usher of the Phenomenal Woman organization and her partner, Ms. Robinson, presented a make-up workshop for the Diamond Club on April 10. Also, Reynita McMillan Blake, former member of the club, used swatches of colored cloth to show the girls how different colors blend with their skin tones during that same workshop. Blake is currently developing Imani Village Rites of Passage Program.

Principal MontagueDavis started the club during 2004-2008 when she first became principal at Carver to mentor and “add some shine for females

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The tea party hosts pose for the event. who were diamonds in the rough.” Piggott-Long continued the club after 2008 and she found that all kinds of young women wanted to be exposed to the special treatment the club offers.

“I thank Dr. MontagueDavis for being so supportive of The Diamond Club over the years. This

tea party was exceptional.

Self-esteem is one issue that young women have to constantly improve,” said Piggott-Long. “The tea party boosted their selfconcept in so many ways.

In fact, it boosted mine. I felt honored and revered as a woman.”

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Rep. Waters responds to the release of a white nationalist who plotted to kill elected officials CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement after a federal judge ordered the release of Christopher Hasson, a self-described white nationalist who plotted to kill Rep. Waters, several members of Congress, and journalists. Waters has become known for her outspokenness and no nonsense approach on political matters.

In her statement, she said,“I am deeply appalled

by Judge Charles Day’s decision yesterday to release Christopher Hasson, a devout and self-described white nationalist Nazi sympathizer, from federal custody because of federal prosecutors’ decision not to charge Hasson under federal terrorism, attempted murder, and other statutes outlawing threats of violence against federal officials. This is outrageous.

Federal agents found 15 firearms, many rifles, and over 1000 rounds of ammunition inside of Hasson’s basement apartment in Silver Spring, Maryland – mere miles from the Capitol where many of his targets work. Agents also uncovered Hasson’s admiration of Andres Breivik, a right-wing extremist who was convicted of killing 77 people in a 2011 bomb-and-shooting attack in Norway. Investigators also found a letter Hasson had drafted to a known American neo-Nazi leader. In that letter, Hasson described himself as a white nationalist for over 30 years and advocated for focused violence in order to establish a white homeland. In that letter Hasson wrote: ‘We need a white homeland as Europe seems lost. How long we can hold out there and prevent niggerization of the Northwest until whites wake up on their own or are forcibly made to make a decision whether to roll over and die or stand up remains to be seen.’

There is no credible justification that can explain why a federal judge would allow someone

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as clearly dangerous and fend his supremacy – even unrepentant as Hasson to by means of mass violence walk free while he awaits and devastation. These trial. Christopher Hasson extremists are becoming is a terrorist. He targeted more vocal and brazen in for execution the Speaker their efforts. I have been of the House Nancy Pe- the target of several very losi, the Senate Minority serious threats from across Leader Chuck Schumer, the country in the last Senator Richard Blumen- year because of my vocal thal, me, Congresswoman opposition to the Trump Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Administration’s policies.

Congresswoman Ilhan There have already been Omar, several Democratic five convictions in these candidates running against instances, including CeDonald Trump for the sar Sayoc, another selfpresidency including Sen- described white nationalist ators Elizabeth Warren, who mailed pipe bombs to Cory Booker, and Kamala high profile Democrats last Harris, and he targeted year. members of the press from This is an outrage and networks and outlets the the judge’s decision cannot president has referred to as stand. The Department of “enemies of the people.” Justice must take action, There is no reason this lest anyone presume the white nationalist should Administration implicbe free to potentially carry itly condones the federal out additional threats if he judge’s decision to go so desired. I am as disgust- easy on a white nationaled with the judge’s deci- ist. Moreover, members sion to release this menace of Congress must now back into society as I am recognize that many of with the U.S. attorneys for us who have taken hardfailing to use every avail- line positions against the able avenue available to Trump Administration are ensure Hasson was kept walking targets and we behind bars until his trial. must use every resource Those of us in Con- at our disposal to protect gress and among the Presi- ourselves since we cannot dent’s ‘enemies of the peo- expect any assistance from ple’ cannot be assured that the current AdministraHasson would be kept at tion.” bay with the minimal level Waters’ phrase “reof oversight the federal claiming my time” bejudge would prescribe. came social media gold, Even more alarming, Has- when she interrupted son is but one of a growing Treasury Secretary Steven list of radicalized white su- Mnuchin’s answer to her premacist neo-Nazi sym- question during a House pathizers who are all sup- Financial Services Comporters of President Trump mittee in 2017. Her words and view it as their mis- sparked hashtags and viral sion to vindicate and de- memes.

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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

Lamont Joe was raised by his mom, who was addicted to drugs; his father was an addict as well. Both parents gave their blessings to Lamont to share this information. Although his mom was an addict, he said he felt empty without her. “It was kinda confusing, because when she wasn’t around, I didn’t have anyone to give me love and companionship.

She was an addict, but she loved me, and knew it.”

Lamont said he bounced around from family to family. “My brother and I came up with a game called “Pick a Relative,” and we picked my aunt.”

I realized how hurt and lost he and his brother must have felt, to think of such a game. He stayed with her during 5th and 6th grades. He moved back home with his mother, but unfortunately, she was still on and off drugs. “I was 14 when she got in a car accident and was sent away for treatment. When she got out, she stayed clean and moved us to a better neighborhood, but I was already in too deep selling drugs.”

Between his parents and neighborhood, becoming a drug dealer was all he knew. Joe said he wasn’t afraid of going to prison because he had plenty of friends there. He also loved the attention and instant gratification.

There was a bright spot during these dark days: school. Although he was selling drugs and running the streets, he was a great student. “The aunt I stayed with was a teacher and my family was really into education, so even though I was selling drugs, I still stayed in school.”

He loved the attention and

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Lamont Joe money from selling drugs, yet he also received a lot of attention from his peers for excelling academically.

That was healthy attention.

When Lamont Joe graduated from high school, that feeling was beyond the vanity of street credibility, it was spiritual. “After graduating, I was still selling and I got busted several times. I did time, got out and went back to selling. One morning I woke up and thought about what would happen if I got a 5th charge and the pain I was putting my mom and dad through. I decided to make a change.” He enrolled in a human service program at Forsyth Tech.

After overcoming a few academic obstacles and giving up the party life, things began moving forward. “After Forsyth Tech, I transferred to Gardner-

Webb to get my bachelor’s degree in Human Services.

My girlfriend told me I had too much going for me to continue selling drugs and I noticed how free I felt. I wasn’t stressed about getting caught. I was enjoying my new life, so I stopped selling.”

Lamont said to avoid selling drugs, he went back to work at Wendy’s.

Shortly after, he made a connection with a childhood friend and began working at a group home.

“It didn’t happen right away. I had to stay patient.

I refused to go back to the streets. God was doing too much for me to let him and my parents down. A friend saw my Facebook post and noticed how I changed my life for the better and gave me the number to a friend of ours that owned some group homes. I eventually

saw him at the mall and told him what I was trying to do and I needed a chance, but he didn’t have any openings at the time. I stayed strong and prayed. I kept checking in with him and eventually I got a job.”

Lamont made lots of connections while attending Forsyth Tech, one of which was a young man that worked as a substance abuse counselor at Path of Hope, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Lexington. He told Lamont to register with the State Board and few other things. “He had me come to his office and showed me what to do.” That led to a job with Path of Hope.

But he still needed the spirit of patience.

“I didn’t start as a counselor. I started off cleaning up, taking clients to appointments, and

cooking. God was working, Busta. The guy that told me about the position moved on. The owner, Angie Banther, said ‘I know you’re registered with the board. Since he’s moving on, do you want to take his position?’”

Joe said he didn’t want to be a substance abuse counselor. “God had that destiny for me, because I didn’t choose it, it fell into my lap. Now that I’m in it, I know I was made for this.”

Lamont Joe has tattoos from head to toe and gold grills as well. “When my clients see me, they see themselves. They’re always excited when they walk into my office and see me. I don’t have to give them words of advice, because they can see that I lived their life. My life now is an inspiration that they will beat their addiction and live their dreams as well.”

Joe said he avoids his old friends so that he does not get tempted to

fall back into that life. His strength has gained their respect and they still call him for advice. “Busta, when I was going through that life, I was lost and hopeless, so I give them strength. I stay to myself.

I go to work, work out and come home.”

Along with God, his parents are his strength.

His mother has been clean for 28 years and his father for 30. “My parents are my heroes. My dad retied from Piedmont Natural Gas and now volunteers at Samaritan Ministries. They are examples that you can get your life together.”

He’s working on his master’s degree to further his career in counseling.

“In five years I will become an executive director for a substance abuse center. I plan to continue changing lives forever.”

To contact with Lamont Joe, you can reach him at Path of Hope, Inc., 336-248-8914, or stop by at 1675 E. Center St. in Lexington.

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The mental and physical struggles of pre-‘93 NFL players cannot be forgotten and ignored Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist The National Football League is always in the news. The Super Bowl was played just a few months ago and already a new season is about to begin. Sometimes it seems as if we are cheering for our team for the entire 12 months.

The League has done a masterful job of keeping football right in front of us.

For example, ESPN has a show called NFL Live, which comes on every day.

Cable packages include the NFL Network for our viewing pleasure. The marketing of the National Football League is never

ending. Don’t look for it to stop anytime soon because it won’t.

Now, the NFL Draft recently concluded its programming. The buildup to it started weeks ago. The multi-day affair began Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is the home of country music and the Tennessee Titans.

The number one selection in this year’s draft was Tyler Murray, a quarterback from Oklahoma. He was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals.

While America was watching the future of the NFL, many of its past players were suffering.

Why? If a player retired before 1993 with 10 years of service at the NFL mandatory retirement age of 55, his pension benefits are roughly $43,560 per year. Now you would think these players would be receiving more, yet they are not. Many are struggling to

make ends meet and to pay medical expenses.

In the eyes of many, the NFL stands for “not for long.” According to the NFL Players Association, the average career length is 3.3 years. Obviously, that’s not a long time.

Many players leave early for the bright lights of professional football, only to end up in the dim lights of unemployment and poor health.

Recently, Sylvia Mackey wrote a poignant piece about her late husband, John Mackey, who had a stellar career with the Baltimore Colts. The article chronicled his financial and health issues.

There are countless other players who are battling these same issues.

One organization called FAIR (Fairness for Athletes in Retirement) is standing up to the NFL. It is a non-profit organization led by Lisa Marie and

John Riggins. If you recall, Riggins was a star running back for the Washington Redskins. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XVII. Pre-93 players have paltry benefits compared to other retirees of major sports in the same time period. While the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) for pro football has improved, it has left players retiring before 1993 in less than a desirable position.

One of the glaring issues that Pre-93 players face is healthcare. The number of career-ending injuries suffered by football players is much greater than any other professional sport. We, the fans, have seen enough pictures of yesterday’s stars who can hardly walk and are overall in poor physical and mental condition.

Football has a price and it is not good for many players.

Guaranteed money in players’ contracts is so important. In my opinion, professional football players play for today because tomorrow may never come, as injuries will take them down. John Riggins says, “The NFLPA (National Football League Players Association) has a fiduciary obligation to make changes, but it is more of a moral issue.” I agree. The problem is that you can’t make the NFL do what is right. Their conscience must be moved and right now, it’s not.

Let us be reminded that there could be no Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints without there first being a Lenny Moore of the Baltimore Colts.

Watching Shannon Sharpe of the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens was fun, but first we watched John Mackey of the Baltimore Colts.

Now is the time for the

NFL to do what is right for Pre-93 players. They, too, were professional football players and deserve the same rights and privileges as their peers in other professional sports. They cannot be left to wither and waste away because of neglect. The NFL can afford better pension packages for these veterans because the NFL is a billion-dollar business and growing each year.

National Football League, it’s 4th down.

Don’t punt. Go for it and make this process fair and equitable for Pre-93 players.

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

Experts: ‘Jury of your peers’ rarely applies to African-Americans Stacy Brown Guest Columnist

If accused of a crime, American justice supposedly guarantees the right to a trial in front of a “jury of your peers.”

However noble the idea might be in theory, many legal experts acknowledge that, due to systemic racism, having a jury of your peers is often just an illusion.

For African-Americans, systemic racism in the criminal justice system has greatly contributed to mass incarceration, partly because blacks are more likely to be profiled, pulled over by police, searched, and arrested, according to legal experts.

Once arrested, AfricanAmericans also are more likely to be detained prior to their hearing, which could take months.

“Jury selection creates another concern,” said Charlotte, N.C.-based Attorney Darlene Harris.

“When a juror is unable to relate to a person accused of a crime, the defendant is more likely to face stiffer penalties,

up to and including life in prison,” said Harris, who, after trying a recent murder trial, spoke to a white male juror who shared that a lot of the jurors could not understand the AfricanAmerican defendant.

“The two people who could relate to the defendant happened to be black women. They were able to shed information that led the group to finding the defendant guilty of seconddegree murder as opposed to first degree murder, which would have resulted in a life sentence,” Harris said.

That and other experiences led Harris to question how much different the outcome would have been if there were black men – from the same socio-economic background as the defendant – on the jury.

“The scourge of racism manifests in discriminatory policies and practices such as the ‘War on Drugs,’ Stop and Frisk, and Three Strikes You’re Out,” Harris said.

“Consequently, black men are profiled more often, punished more frequently and more harshly than any other group in the United States,” she said.

The Sentencing Project estimates that there are presently 2.2 million people incarcerated in America.

Black men born in 2001 have a 1 in 3 chance of being incarcerated.

Given these distressing numbers, black men appear to have a higher risk of being knocked out of juror pools, Harris said.

“When you couple racist policies and practices with socio-economics, the share of black men available for jury selection is further diminished and since people must take time off work to serve on juries, only people who can afford to miss a paycheck, people with paid time off or flexible work arrangements can afford to serve on a jury,” Harris said.

“Keep in mind that trials for serious crimes are lengthy; a recent murder trial that I was a part of lasted one month. How many of us can afford to skip a month’s pay?” she said.

While a judge is not required to exempt someone from jury duty because the person can’t afford to go without a paycheck, defense attorneys are illserved by forcing a person to miss pay to be their juror, Harris added.

The right to a jury trial is a hallmark of the American criminal justice system and defendants generally have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers, said Waukeshia Jackson,

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In explaining the meaning of having “a jury of your peers,” Jackson said defendants aren’t entitled to a jury containing members of their own race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Most accurately, “jury of your peers” means “jury of fellow citizens,” she said.

“Nonetheless, widespread discrimination remains in the jury selection process,” Jackson said.

While courts don’t have to ensure that a defendant’s race, gender, age, or sexual orientation is represented in a jury pool, the Supreme Court has long held courts may not remove a potential juror solely based on these factors, she said.

“For more than a century, racial minorities have been protected from jury discrimination in theory but in practice, these laws have little actual protection and one critical factor that impacts African-American eligibility to participate in jury pool is the felon jury exclusion rule,” Jackson said.

Throughout the country, African-Americans are overrepresented in felony convictions and therefore more likely to be excluded from jury pools because individuals cannot serve as

a juror if they’ve been convicted of a felony.

“The felony jury exclusion rule dramatically reduces the number of African-Americans eligible for jury selection because roughly, one-third of the adult African-American male population has been convicted of a felony and, in many jurisdictions, these citizens are forever barred from serving on a jury,” Jackson said.

“Race has a tremendous impact in criminal trials, at least one AfricanAmerican juror can help even the playing field when it comes to verdicts.

Race matters in the courtroom and race relates to perception and judgment – especially when a case is about race,” she said.

The landmark 1986 case of Batson v. Kentucky established that lawyers aren’t permitted to engage in systematic exercise of peremptory challenges of prospective jurors based solely upon such suspect criteria.

“However, if the attorney – whether it be prosecutor of defense attorney – can establish an age, race, ethnicity, or genderneutral reason for the use of the peremptory challenge, the court will permit it,” said Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Professor and former Miami-Dade Judge

Jeff Swartz.

“The jury pool should be made of such a representative cross-section in the same proportion as found in the community,” Swartz said.

“Does this mean that on many occasions that a black defendant may end up with an all-white jury?

Yes, it does,” Swartz said.

Jackson added that those who are not AfricanAmerican haven’t experienced the racial discrimination and verbal abuse that are far too common for members of the black community.

Jurors from allwhite jury pools convict African-American defendants significantly more often than white defendants and this gap in conviction rate is entirely eliminated when the jury pool includes at least one African-American member, she said.

“The makeup of a jury can mean the difference between a conviction and an acquittal,” Jackson said.

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, is a veteran journalist and author of the forthcoming biography: “Aftermath: Michael Jackson’s Dysfunctional Family and the Legacy of the King of Pop.”

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At the recent Volunteer Appreciation event held on April 28 at Knollwood Baptist Church, Samaritan Ministries recognized Emily Seawell as the recipient of the 2nd annual Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership Award.

The award was established in 2017 to honor long-time volunteers for their selfless commitment to Samaritan Ministries and their guests.

This was the first volunteer award established by the Ministry and is meant to serve as an inspiration to others to fulfill our mission.

In 1986, Emily Seawell started volunteering in the Soup Kitchen on the 1st and 3rd Monday team and served as team leader for 26 years. Her favorite thing about volunteering at Samaritan was the friendships she made with guests, other volunteers and staff. One of those friendships was with Myrtie Davis, whom the award is named after, as they volunteered together at Samaritan. When asked about her time serving the Ministry, Emily stated, “It was a blessing to be able to serve and pray for the guests in need.” Emily recalled arriving at 8 a.m. some mornings to help make cornbread from scratch for the guests.

Throughout the years, generations of Emily’s family have been involved at Samaritan. Her daughter, Scott, currently volunteers on the 3rd Saturday team and her daughter Mary volunteered back in Samaritan’s earlier years.

Her grandson, Karver, is involved with the Young Samaritans group. Sonjia Kurosky, Samaritan’s executive director, said, “It’s so special to see a family legacy continue to have a heart for the homeless and hungry people in our com-

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Emily Seawell receives the Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership award from Samaritan Ministries org/volunteerreg. Samarimunity.”

Today, Emily spends a tan Ministries is located lot of time with her fam- at 414 E. Northwest Blvd. ily, especially her great- For more information, visgrandchildren. She enjoys it www.samaritanforsyth. reading, sewing and do- org. ing yardwork around the house. She embodies the mission of Samaritan and dedication to follow in the words of Jesus in Matthew 25. Her name will appear on the plaque for this special award that is displayed at the Ministry.

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Samaritan, with 3,000+ people annually serving those in need in our community. Samaritan is always in need of volunteers, especially in the overnight shelter.

Volunteers arrive at 6:15 p.m. to help prepare and serve dinner to up to 80 homeless men. Following some down time of games and fellowship, volunteers watch the shelter video monitors in two-hour shifts while the guests rest in the shelter. Volunteers then wake up to serve breakfast and complete the shift by 7:30 a.m. Many say spending the night in the shelter and getting to know our most vulnerable neighbors is truly fulfilling. Volunteers can sign up directly for all shifts online at www.samaritanforsyth.

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John Singleton dead at 51

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Famed African-American movie producer John Singleton has died.

Singleton, best known for the hit 1991 movie, “Boyz N the Hood” starring Ice Cube, had been on life support after reportedly suffering a stroke.

He was 51.

Singleton was report-

John Singleton edly traveling back to Los Angeles from Costa Rica when he mentioned experiencing pain in one of his legs, according to Newsweek. Following transport to a California hospital, Singleton suffered a stroke and was emitted into ICU. Singleton’s health continued to deteriorate and he was put into a medicallyinduced coma just eight days after the stroke, TMZ reported.

He had been on life support, but ultimately his family made the “agonizing decision” to remove him from life support on Monday, they said in a statement via Singleton’s reps.

“John Singleton is a prolific, ground-breaking director who changed the game and opened doors in Hollywood, a world that was just a few miles away, yet worlds away, from the neighborhood in which he grew up,” the statement read.

“We are grateful to

his fans, friends and colleagues for the outpouring of love and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We want to thank all the doctors at Cedars Sinai for the impeccable care he received.”

According to Newsweek, Singleton’s family also noted the movie producer’s battle with hypertension, a high blood pressure ailment of which

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African-Americans are particularly at risk for.

“Like many AfricanAmericans, Singleton quietly struggled with hypertension. More than 40 percent of African-American men and women have high blood pressure, which also develops earlier in life and is usually more severe,” the statement read.

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Singleton was a father to seven children including Justice, Maasai, Hadar, Cleopatra, Selenesol, Isis and Seven Singleton.

In addition to “Boyz N the Hood,” which received two Oscar nominations, Singleton also directed classic films and shows like “Poetic Justice,” “Baby Boy,” “Four Brothers,” “2 Fast 2 Furious,” “Billions” and many others.

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IFB Solutions honors employees and volunteers of the year Year for the Little Rock facility. *Varnard Lewis of Tampa, Fla., received IFB Solutions’ Milton J. Samuelson Career Achiever Award. *Judy Phillips of Little Rock received IFB Solutions’ Kathryn W. Garner Volunteer of the Year Award. *Dr. Harold Schutte of Asheville received IFB Solutions’ Commodore Funderburk Visionary Award.

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IFB Solutions recently honored its employees, volunteers and vendors for their commitment to helping IFB Solutions provide jobs, training and services for people who are blind or visually impaired. IFB Solutions, a nonprofit corporation with manufacturing facilities in Winston-Salem, Asheville and Little Rock, Ark., is the nation’s largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired, and provides a broad range of services, including its Community Low Vision Centers, Tracy’s Little Red Schoolhouse, and SEE (Student Enrichment Experience) after-school and summer camps for children.

Lynn Drake of Winston-Salem was named the

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Shelco IFB Vendor of the Year 2019. Leo Stepansky, Shelco Sr. VP (center), IFB Board Chair Tim Nerhood (L), IFB CEO David Horton (R). tours of its facility.

William “Jo Jo” Lindsay of WinstonSalem received IFB So-

Jo Jo Lindsay (L), IFB Solutions Outstanding Service Award 2019, with CEO David Horton (R). overall IFB Solutions Employee of the Year. Lynn joined IFB Solutions almost ten years ago and has worked on 13 different manufacturing operations. She also served as a Low Vision technician at IFB’s Community Low Vision Center. Today, Lynn works as sewing machine operator on the Physical Training Uniform line and, along with her guide dog, Kenny, is a popular stop on IFB’s regular community

ployee, community and vendor awards, IFB Solutions recognized employees for years of service and perfect attendance. Eleven employees were honored for more than 20 years of service, including five employees who reached special milestones. Howard Patterson and Ronald Richardson were recognized for 30 years of service, Clarence Kinard for 40 years of service and Maudeva Willis for 45 years of service.

lutions’ Delmer Wall Outstanding Service Award. Jo Jo began working for IFB Solutions in 2015 and is a supervisor in the T-shirt department.

In his addition to his duties on the manufacturing floor, Jo Jo routinely volunteers to drive employees to company and non-company events and provides a steadying presence in any type of emergency situation. Jo Jo’s great sense of humor is matched by his

unending enthusiasm for IFB’s mission of building life-changing opportunities for people who are blind.

Shelco, with offices in Winston-Salem and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., received the IFB Solutions Vendor of the Year Award. Over many years, Shelco has assisted IFB Solutions with numerous expansion and facility projects, including the construction of Tracy’s Little Red Schoolhouse on IFB’s Winston-Salem

campus. This building was carefully designed and built to serve as an exceptional independent living learning resource for adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. Shelco’s attention to detail during every phase of this project was unparalleled.

Also honored were: *Charles “Chuck” Gilbert, IFB Solutions Employee of the Year for the Asheville facility. *Quatisa East, IFB Solutions Employee of the

Lynn Drake, IFB Solutions Overall Employee of the Year 2019, with Board Chair Tim Nerhood lr.

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Asterisks are not just for steroids

Over the last couple of months, I have seen several records broken across all sports. That got me thinking about how many records now come with skepticism due to rule changes, evolution of the game, or even steroids.

Many old school fans, analysts, players and coaches routinely diminish a record that has been broken nowadays because of what I mentioned earlier. I understand that the landscape of professional sports has changed over the past 30 years, but we must give credit where credit is due.

What bothers me most is many people forget about an era in sports that should be heavily criticized due to who was left out and that era is segregation. Football, basketball and especially baseball historians love to bring up the best players from the early part of the 20th century.

My thinking is, how can you classify certain players such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, George Mikan, Bob Pettit and Sammy Baugh as the greatest of their respective eras when you don’t include some of the most talented players?

I am not saying most of these players would not have been great in any era, but if we are being honest, does anyone really believe that the Yankees, for instance, would have dominated the 1920s and ‘30s had African-American and Latino players been allowed to play? Do you think Ruth, Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx or Joe DiMaggio would have been able to throw up those gaudy stats if people of color would have been allowed to play? I think not.

We have all seen black and white video of the NBA back in the 1930s.

If people of color were allowed to play in that era, many of those guys probably would not be on the roster at all.

I have read that Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in baseball, was not even one of the top players in the Negro Leagues, but he dominated in the major leagues from the start. He had the perfect combination of talent and temperament, which allowed him to bear the weight of being the first African-American in MLB. That should tell you about how much talent was in the Negro Leagues that we were never able to see or hear about.

Even though the NBA, NFL and MLB were all integrated in the 1940s, most of the teams only allowed a certain number of players that were not white. It would have been great if the playing field was equal, so we could have had the opportunity to see the best play from the start. I’m sure there are many great players of color from that era that never had the chance to showcase their skills on See Steroids on B2

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Local athlete achieves on both the field and in the classroom

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Excelling in a sport and in the classroom is a tough task for any high schooler.

For Madison Minga-Perry, managing both sports and academics is just another day for the freshman.

Minga-Perry is a freshman at the Early College at Forsyth Technical Community College, while also competing in sports at Carver High School, especially track and field.

She has been running track and field since she was around five years old.

She developed a love for

the sport from her parents, Deidra Minga and Keith Perry.

“I got into track at an early age and once I began running AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) track, I have been running ever since,” said Minga-Perry.

Minga-Perry is a versatile athlete who competes in several events on the track. She competes in the 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, long jump, triple jump and several relay events. Her two best events may be the 400-meter dash and the triple jump.

Her AAU team, Next Level Track Club, has

Minga-Perry has qualified for the state championship meet in four events.

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Madison Minga-Perry stands with her parents Deidra Minga and Keith Perry. helped develop Madison in her career on the track.

“Over the years, Next Level has been more than just a track team, it’s been a family,” she said. “They support me and teach me things that I never would have thought of before and it just has been a great experience.”

As a freshman on the track, Minga-Perry made a step up in competition from running AAU track where you run against athletes the same age. She has done well thus far, medaling in several events throughout the season.

“I think it is a great experience getting to run with older kids that actually have a lot of talent,” she said. “I think I am doing really well and upperclassmen have been really supportive of me.”

Even though the curriculum is tougher than a normal high school, Min-

ga-Perry is enjoying her first year at the Early College. She is also an honor roll student at the Early College and loves math and science. Her dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in sports medicine.

“It’s a challenge taking college classes as a freshman, but it’s also a great experience for later on in life,” she said.

Minga-Perry’s parents saw her talent on the track develop around the age of 10. They enjoy watching her on the track, but stress the importance of education above all else.

“I think the experience of seeing where the older girls are now and how hard they worked to get to that point, so when she gets their age, she will remember she had to work that hard to get there,” said Minga.

“We are ecstatic that

she is such a hard worker on the track and in the classroom,” Minga continued. “This is a kid that will stay up until 11 or 12 at night to complete an assignment and is disappointed if she does not get the grade she wanted.”

Perry added, “She is a really hard worker and she is nowhere near what her potential is. For me to say there is a ceiling, I can’t, because I don’t even think she has broken through yet. She has a lot more room to go and I am excited to see where that leads her on the track and in the classroom.”

Minga-Perry has qualified for the state championship track and field meet in several events. She said this year is really a learning experience that she hopes to translate into state championships in the future.

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

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The Forbush Falcons faced off against the Atkins

Camels last Wednesday and put on an offensive showcase. They pounded the Camels’ pitching by

hammering out 22 runs en route to a 22-9 victory.

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the highest stage because of the racism that existed at that time.

Could you imagine the NBA without Jordan, Magic, Kareem or LeBron, or the NFL without Jerry Rice, Jim Brown or Barry Sanders, or MLB without Griffey, Bonds, Bob Gibson or Roberto Clemente? I couldn’t fathom the thought of never seeing those players, but unfortunately many great players had to suffer that fate.

The NBA and NFL are over 70 percent populated with African-American players. MLB has seen

a steady increase of Latino players over the last 20 years and that number looks to continue to increase. Black participation in the major leagues has done the opposite over the same period, but that is due to several factors, such as accessibility to the sport and the instant financial gratification other professional sports bring.

I am not meaning to come off biased by any stretch of the imagination, but we all know about the selective breeding that took place during slavery where the biggest and strongest male was routinely “mated” with the biggest and strongest fe-

The C hronicle male on the plantation to potentially breed the strongest offspring. This practice took place for many generations for more than two centuries, so of course, many African-Americans are going to perform well athletically.

I said that to say this: If we are going to look down on certain things like steroids or rule changes, we must have the same thought process when viewing the era of segregation. Some of the players and records should also be looked upon with the same sort of lens as those who took steroids or benefited from favorable rule changes.

The Elite 8 Alumni Association recently held their second annual Kickball Tournament. Female alumnae from North Forsyth, East Forsyth, West Forsyth, Mount Tabor, Reynolds, Parkland, Carver and Glenn gathered together at Washington Park on April 20 for some oldfashioned competitive fun.

with the tournament,” said Orr. The Elite 8 Alumni Association always has had a heart for the community as well. During all of their events, they collect donations of various products. For the kickball tournament, they collected hygiene products and school supplies to donate to teachers.

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just laugh and have fun with one another and this year I went into heavy recruit mode, because we were knocked out in the first round last year.”

With the success the tournament enjoyed this year, Orr says they plan to keep the tournament in the spring. “The guys kind of have the holiday season, so I kind of want to step away from that and begin to do this during the Easter

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The female alumnae from Mt. Tabor took home the second annual Elite 8 Kickball Tournament championship.

The game was originally slated to take place back in November, but due to inclement weather, it was pushed to the spring in hopes of better weather.

The ladies of Reynolds took home the championship last year; in 2019 the ladies from Mt. Tabor were crowned champions of the tournament, defeating Carver by the score of 4-0.

Event organizer, Na-

can give back as an organization,” she said.

The plan was for teachers and educators to come out and grab what supplies they needed. Since there were so many supplies left over, the remaining donations were given to Main Street Academy.

Orr said the idea for the kickball tournament came to her because she wanted to have an activity for the women. The men in the Elite 8 have had the

weekend,” she said.

Bringing everyone together is the continued goal for the tournament, Orr said. Her wish is to have the kids of the Elite 8 Alumni take over the tournament as the next generation.

“It’s overwhelming for me to see us all come together and have fun and nobody is arguing or stepping on anyone’s toes,” she said. “This is something for the city to look forward

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The Elite 8 Alumni Association gave away school supplies to Main Street Academy, which they collected during the kickball tournament. keeba Orr, was part of the championship team from Mt. Tabor. She said the joy of seeing old friends and classmates while also having fun is a great environment for all.

“Being that it was a good turnout last year and people were asking me what we were going to do next, I knew that I was going to go forward again

flag football and basketball tournaments during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. “We never really had a voice in the Elite 8, the women didn’t, so I am just advocating for them and putting us out there,” she said.

“It is so much fun and for one thing, it kind of gives us women something to do,” she continued. “We

to that is positive and it is community oriented.”

Harry Harris, an Elite 8 member, said he was happy with the great turnout of this year’s tournament.

He said he was glad that the women have the opportunity to display their athletic talents, while also enjoying the fellowship of other alumni.

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Church anniversary celebrates pastor and congregation

Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Call to Righteousness Scriptures: Romans 3:21-31 By the end of this lesson, we will *See that justification is by grace and not acts of keeping the law. *Rejoice that we need not atone for our sin ourselves by works. *Know that Jesus only is our perfect Savior.

Background: Paul’s overall message in Romans is that God saves all in the same way by the same means.

He also makes the point that our salvation is a demonstration of God’s righteousness, His fairness and fidelity.

Salvation was made available to the Jews first by Christ.

However, according to Paul, the righteousness of God is evidenced in God’s acceptance of the gentiles and is a large part of his message to the church at Rome.

Lesson: Paul conveys that God has done what God always intended to do according to the law and the prophets and in doing we see His righteousness (verse 21). Continuing, Paul emphasizes that the righteousness - God’s long-time plan - was Jesus the Christ, whose salvation is for all who believe, because we are all God’s creation (verse 22). Gentiles and Jews alike fail to live up to the divine standard of God (verse 23). Paul says we are justified, another way to say we are pardoned, from the guilt and penalty of sin … only on the basis of the merits of Christ’s righteousness. Christ’s perfect obedience to God’s Law and His sacrificial death is what God imputes for our sins. It is important here to know that justification is a gift, not a reward (verse 24).

Re-emphasizing who Christ is, Paul reminds us that God publicly displayed His Son on Calvary for all to see and acknowledge His violent death as the act that satisfied the offended holiness and wrath of God against those (us) for whom Christ died. Christ’s death was the one final and essential sacrifice for all human salvation and was extended even to the point of Christ ministering to the dead for past sins (verse 25).

Christ and God are one and you must believe that God was in Christ. If you believe in God, you believe in Christ (verse 26). Because justification is a gift and not a reward, there is no work to be done to gain it, it comes only through faith (verses 27-28). Such belief reveals there is only one true God (verse 29).

The Jews or the circumcision are justified by their belief that God came as the promised messiah in the Old Testament and the Gentiles or uncircumcision are justified through faith that Christ is indeed the way, the truth and the life, and the way to know the one true God, whom before they knew as the “unknown God.” Through faith in Christ, they may now know who He is (verse 30). Paul holds that the law is not void through faith, it is actually fulfilled by Christ who, by paying the price for all violations of the law with His divine sacrifice, established the law (verse 31). (The UMI Annual Commentary 2018-2019, the MacArthur Study Bible, and the Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: How does freedom from past sins change the way you think of your future sins?

Application: The sacrifice of Jesus is proof of God’s love and goodness. All we need to do is learn to receive and believe in the gift. And as we receive this, we can begin to trust that it is God who justifies us and our neighbors, not our works, and not the laws and judgements that are passed on earth. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6).

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Whole Man Ministries Church has been in existence for just over a decade. In that time, they have made a tremendous impact in the community.

They recently celebrated their 13th anniversary with a weekend of worship and remembrance.

The weekend included special services on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning that welcomed guest speakers, dancers, singing, and to remember the work the church has done over the last 13 years.

“We are just going to talk about the history of the church and how it got started, what we did and who we are,” said Bishop Barry Washington, senior pastor of Whole Man Ministries.

“Part of the celebration I don’t know what’s going to happen, because they put it together, so I am sure there will be some surprises. I am just happy to be here to celebrate this.”

Bishop Washington says part of the reason the church was created was to make a difference in the community.

“I called it Whole Man Ministries, plural, because I knew that God would call us to do a number of things for the community,” said Washington. “When you look at whole man, you’re

looking at body, soul and spirit, so what we want to do is be able to minister to the whole man. A lot of times a person gets saved, but is not ministered to afterwards.”

One of the biggest projects the church has undertaken was renovating dilapidated housing and turning it into permanent housing for homeless veterans. Washington says the idea came to them when he was playing chess at Samaritan Ministries and realized how many veterans were there.

“We would volunteer there around Thanksgiving and Christmas and I was sitting there playing chess and it seemed like every person I played chess with was a veteran,” he said.

“They would tell their story about what happened and I thought to myself that there has to be something we could do.”

The church is currently working on the finishing touches on yet another home to help more veterans. Washington says his hope is to have the home finished by June. This project has been in the works for nearly two years, so Washington is excited to see the finished product.

When he sits back and thinks about the 13 years at the church, Washington says, “It feels just like yes-

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Bishop Barry Washington and his wife Camilla prepare for the 13th church and pastoral anniversary last weekend at Whole Man Ministries Church. terday.

“When you are doing the work, sometimes you don’t realize that you’re doing the work, because you see the satisfaction of those being taken care of,” he said. “That’s greater than any salary, when you see the benefit that someone else has experience as a result of your work or labor.

“The time has gone by pretty fast. When you are doing something you love and doing the work of God, you don’t realize how much time has passed.”

Washington says he is excited when he thinks about where the church can go in the next 13 years.

He realizes that the work is just beginning and has more plans to further impact the community, along with his congregation.

Camilla Washington, pastor and first lady of Whole Man Ministries, says when she thinks about the 13 years, she thinks about how good God has been to them. Mrs. Washington has begun a new ministry where she holds a platform summit to allow women of different races to engage in conversations to help eliminate negative stereotypes.

“We have had some good days and we have had some bad days, but through it all, we give God the glory and the praise,” she said.

“This is a good day, a day to celebrate. God never promised us a rose garden, but he did say all things would work together for our good, so that’s what I look at after 13 years and I am excited to see what the next 13 years has in store.”

Should they be held to a higher moral standard?

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

As I sat down to think of my next topic to cover for my discussion column, I was having a hard time nailing down exactly what I wanted to touch on this week. I was finally able to settle on how pastors who backslide and are never forgiven by some.

I came to the conclusion on this topic by chance. I was watching the final round of the Masters golf tournament and had the opportunity to watch Tiger Woods win. I then thought about how many of the analysts, reporters and commentators spoke about his personal shortcomings more than his monumental golf achievement. It seemed that even though he had made it back to the mountaintop and apparently gotten his life in order, some still wanted to focus on his past transgressions.

That made me think of pastors who have committed public crimes or sins and how they are looked upon by their congregations and the community at large. Let me preface this by saying when I mean public crimes or sins, I am referring to common sins that any typical man or woman would succumb to such as adultery, embezzlement, or drunk driving.

I am not referring to crimes such as child abuse or sex-

ual assault.

It seems to me when a pastor has fallen from grace, so to speak, he has a hard time or may never return to the status he once held. I don’t think that is fair, because we are all human and we all make mistakes. I am not saying a pastor should not be held to a higher standard, but we as Christians are taught to forgive, yet many of these ministers are not given that chance.

My personal opinion is that no one is perfect, so if a pastor commits a sin or minor crime, who am I to pass judgement on him?

Once again, I do believe they are held to a higher standard, but if the issue is not habitual and only happened once, why don’t we give them the benefit of the doubt like we do others?

When I thought about why that is, I figured since many people put ministers on a pedestal, when they fall off, it shatters their perfect image of that person.

If they really thought about it, they would be honest with themselves and admit none of us is perfect. I think some people are hurt that they can never look at that person the same any longer, which causes them to hold onto some sort of resentment toward that minister.

I am curious to know why we don’t hold most celebrities to that same

standard. Time and time again, we see actors, entertainers and professional athletes do things that are very heinous, but we almost always forgive them for some reason. I think ministers deserve that and more, being they are being called by God to lead a flock.

I was curious to see what others thought about this topic, because I figured my opinion is not in the majority. I attempted to speak with a range of people who differ in age, race and gender to see how they felt.

One young lady I spoke with said she would have a hard time forgiving her pastor if he did something immoral or illegal and it became public.

When asked why, she said “because he should know better.

“Pastors should know that they are being watched by any and everyone,” she said. “They should know that some people don’t have their best interests at heart and want to get what they can from them.

Pastors need to have their guards and be prepared for anything, because temptation is all around us and I expect them to fight it off better than I do.”

An elderly member of a local church says she has been through six different pastors during her time at her church. She said she

has seen many scandals and heard rumors of transgressions of pastors. For her, those held no weight in how she felt about the pastor.

“What people seem to forget is that we are all human and the Good Book says we are all sinners, so who am I to pass judgement on anyone else when I have sinned myself,” she said. “We are taught to repent and learn from our mistakes, so if they do, then I am fine with that, because if I know they have prayed for forgiveness and moved forward, it makes them more relatable.”

The last gentleman I spoke with had an interesting perspective. He said the average man or woman has no idea what a pastor must endure daily. He says the temptation to sin could be dramatically higher for a minster than a person in the congregation.

“We never know what they are dealing with,” he said. “It’s not fair that we judge them on the one sin they did commit and not commend them for the 100 they did not. Some of us who sin all day every day and are the first to pass judgment. We need to be fair and let the Lord handle the judgement and trust that He will place the right person in position to lead us. If that person has committed a public sin, so be it.”

RELIGION CALENDAR

Now - June 1 Open Enrollment Ephesus Junior Academy is now accepting applications for students in kindergarten through grade eight.

You may go online www.ejacademy.org or go to the school to enroll your child without delay. Also the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship portal is open so please apply to see if your child qualifies to receive one.

NC Opportunity Scholarship website: www.ncseaa.edu/ OSG.htm. For an appointment, call (336) 723-3140.

TODAY, May 2 & 5 Pastoral anniversary Pastor Lowe will continue his 27th pastoral anniversary on tonight, May 2, at 7 p.m. Dr. Serenus Churn will be tonight’s speaker. The culmination of services will be held Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. Dr. John Mendez will be the speaker for the Sunday afternoon service.

NOW – May 3 Spring Revival Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., invites the community to attend the 2019 Spring Revival today, May 2 and tomorrow, Friday, May 3. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information, please call the church office at (336) 418-2003. Reverend Dr. Dennis Leach, Sr. is the pastor.

NOW – May 4 Hymn Conference 2019 The Hymns for HIM conference will be from now until May 4 at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, 631 E. Flor-

ida St., Greensboro, NC. The guest clinicians for this event will be Dr. Herbert V. Jones, Dr. James Forbes, Pastor Cassandra Elliott, Bishop Ralph. D Graves. Registration is $40 in advance and $45 at the door. For more info, contact Dr. Daran H. Mitchell at (336) 274-4670 or Dr. David Allen at (336) 986-3039.

May 5 Gospel production Bishop Marvin Cremedy, Pastor Clara Cremedy & Vessels of Honor Church Ministry, 3608 Ogburn Ave., invites you to its “Church Folk Too” production, written and produced by Dr. Valarie Cruse.

The service will be held on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m.

Bring a family member, a friend, co-worker and an expectation for a time of sweet fellowship. For more information, contact Pastor Clara Cremedy at (336) 624-9351 or Dr. Valarie Cruse at (336) 692-5981. Free admission, but a free will offering will be received.

May 4 35th Pastoral Anniversary Dellabrook Presbyterian Church will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Carlton Eversley.

The event will be on Saturday, May 4th at 4 p.m. The church is located at 115 Dellabrook Road.

May 5 14th Pastoral anniversary On Sunday May 5 at 4 p.m., Transformations Ministries will be celebrating its 14th pastoral anniversary.

Pastor Shannon Jessup of Friendship Baptist Church

(Thomasville, N.C.) will be the guest speaker of the event, which is located at 4880 Burnette Drive.

May 5 Worship services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have two worship services on Sunday, May 5. At both the Awake service at 9 a.m. and the 11 a.m. Traditional service, the Fellowship Choir, will present music inspired by birds. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will continue an exploration of humanism. At the Forum (9:15 a.m.), Cheryl Zukowski of Unify will talk about recycling plastic. More information, see UUFWS.org.

May 12 Mother’s Day service The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N Jackson Ave., will be celebrating Mother’s Day with a special service on Sunday, May 12th at the 11 a.m. worship hour. Everyone is invited. Paul W. Hart is the pastor.

Ongoing 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.

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Sigma Betas Club excels at Regional Leadership Conference

REQUEST FOR PROJECTS

The Federal Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC, Sec�on 5307) grant program

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The Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, youth auxiliary Sigma Beta Club recently attended the Southeastern Region Leadership Conference in Charlotte on March 30-31. Twelve young men represented the WinstonSalem chapter at the Hilton Charlotte University Park.

The Southeastern Region consists of chapters from North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Mark Allmon is the SE Regional Director and Jenabu Williams is the International Director for the Sigma Beta Clubs.

Four Winston-Salem Sigma Betas were recognized as graduating seniors during the Awards Luncheon: Ezabai Diaz (N.C. Leadership Academy), Nasir McDaniel (Reynolds), Evan Simmons (Atkins) and Tyrek Thompson (East Forsyth).

The Sigma Betas of Delta Sigma also received a March of Dimes Award for raising the most funds for the March for Babies Walk; Adrian L. Wilkerson (Wiley Middle School) was named Middle Schooler of the Year, and the club was also recognized as the Southeastern Region Sigma Beta Club of the Year.

An Opening Session kicked off the conference with greetings from the International President of the fraternity, the Honorable Michael Cristal. He explained the TRILOGY OF CHANGE, a strategic plan to impact the AfricanAmerican community, starting with enhancing the lives of our youth through mentorship with the Sigma Beta Club. Cristal told them the Sigma Beta Club is the cornerstone to building the fraternity for the future. Young men of color need to see and interact with professional men, who can help them in determining their respective futures. The fraternity is committed to making sure we nurture their potential and support them through-

The Federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabili�es (Sec�on 5310) grant program A Coordinated Approach to Mee�ng Transporta�on Needs for Low Income, Disabled and the Elderly in the Winston‐Salem Urban Area The Federal Transit Administra�on has announced that the Winston‐Salem Urban Area will receive federal transporta�on funds to assist eligible agencies in mee�ng the transporta�on needs of low‐income, disabled and elderly popula�ons in the area. The Request for Projects (RFP) process will accept proposals for funding un‐ der the Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC, Sec�on 5307) grant program and/or the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabili�es (Sec�on 5310) grant program.

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The young men who represented the Winston-Salem Chapter are pictured here. Front row (from left to right): Nigel McDaniel, Zacarian Hinson, Jordan Hinson, Joshua Jackson and Javion Holt. Back Row (from left to right): Alim Turner, Christian Greene, Nasir McDaniel, John Jackson III, Carlton McCoy, Mikal Truesdale and Marlon Holt. out their formative years as long as they stay connected and committed to the fraternity.

The first workshop of the conference featured a mental health workshop that was tailored for young men. Phi Beta Sigma is committed to impacting the lives of young men of color. Another workshop featured a local Boys Scout Troop that came in to engage our young men in several teambuilding workshops. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation, Inc. and the Boy Scouts of America have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the three entities for the purpose of implementing educational collaborations and programs that empower and enhance the quality of life for youth and young adults.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte conducted a STEAM workshop that was led by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments. Our youth learned the difference between electrical and computer engineering. They also discussed some of the foundations of electrical engineering through the

demonstration of a circuit using bananas as a keyboard to play musical notes.

A community service project was conducted during the conference. The SBC Leadership Conference partnered with the Charlotte Police Department Domestic Violence Unit and presented them with over 200 stuffed animals. These items will be given to children who have witnessed or experienced violence and trauma.

The Sigma Beta Club consists of males ages 8 to 18. The Sigma Beta Club offers unique opportunities to exemplify wholesome values, leadership skills, educational enhancement, business training and development, and social and cultural awareness, to male youths at a most critical stage in their personal development. The club’s motto is “Next Generation of Leaders Accepting the Responsibility and Loving the Challenge.”

The advisory committee consists of Phi Beta Sigma members Willie Conner Jr, Daniel Crudup, Sean Hawkins Sr., John Jackson II and Antonio McCoy.

Step in the Request for Projects Process (2019)

April 29 ‐ May 3 May 6 ‐ June 6 May 20 June 10 ‐ 24 July 18 July to September September

Legal No�ces in Newspaper Adver�sement on the Website 30 Day Call for Projects Community Workshop and Informa�on Session Review by External Sub‐Commi�ee (Greensboro Urban Area’s MPO staff) Approval by the Winston‐Salem Urban Area’s Transporta�on Advisory Commi�ee (TAC) FTA Approval Process Execu�on of Sub‐Recipient Contracts (a�er ap‐ proval of FTA applica�on)

Applica�ons, instruc�ons for submi�ng proposals and the date and loca�on of the Community Workshop will be made available on the Winston‐Salem Depart‐ ment of Transporta�on (WSDOT) website at www.dot.cityofws.org. All applica‐ �ons must be received by close of business day on Thursday, June 6, 2019 (5:00 pm). Applica�ons received a�er this date and �me will not be considered. Pro‐ posals may be hand‐delivered, mailed, or e‐mailed to: Byron Brown, Principal Planner Winston‐Salem Metropolitan Planning Organiza�on Department of Transporta�on, Room 307 Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building P.O. Box 2511 100 E. First Street, Suite 307 Winston‐Salem, NC 27102 Telephone: 336‐747‐6871 E‐mail: byronb@cityofws.org The Winston‐Salem DOT in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d‐4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regula�ons, Department of Transporta�on, Sub�tle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimina�on in Federally‐assisted programs of the Department of Transporta�on issued pursuant to such Act, hereby no�es all service providers that it will affirma�vely insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this adver�sement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invita�on and will not be dis‐ criminated against on the grounds of race, color, or na�onal origin in considera�on for an award.

Public no�ce of public par�cipa�on ac�vi�es and �me established for public review of and comments on the TIP will sa�sfy the program of projects (POP) requirements. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory prac�ce regarding the Winston‐Salem Urban Area MPO program has a right to le a formal complaint with Kelly Garvin, Title VI Coordinator, City of Winston‐ Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston‐Salem, NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discrimina�on occurrence.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

Tuesday, May 7, dine at Hope du Jour Restaurants that donate 10% of their sales to Crisis Control, providing shelter, utilities, food and medications for thousands of our neighbors.

WINSTON-SALEM 6th & Vine Wine Bar and Café 1703 Restaurant Alma Mexicana Antojitos las Delicias Arigato Japanese Steak & Seafood B.L.L. Rotisserie Factory Bagel Station, Oakwood Drive Bagel Station II, N. Peace Haven Rd. Baked Just So Basil Leaf Thai & Sushi Bernardin’s Restaurant Bib’s Downtown Bleu Restaurant and Bar Bobo’s Deli & Grill Burke Street Pizza, Burke Street Burke Street Pizza, Robinhood Rd. Café Arthur’s Café Gelato Cagney’s Kitchen Camel City BBQ Factory Camino Bakery, Brookstown Camino Bakery, W. Fourth Street Camino Bakery, WF Baptist Medical Center Canteen Market & Bistro Carmine Italian Restaurant The Carriage House Restaurant The Carving Board Cin Cin Burger Bar Cloverdale Kitchen Cody’s Smokehouse Coppola’s Pizzeria & Italian Rest.

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse Dewey’s Bakery, Reynolda Manor Dewey’s Bakery, Thruway Center Di Lisio’s Italian Restaurant Diamondback Downtown Diamondback Grill Earl’s East Coast Wings & Grill, Country Club Rd. Elizabeth’s Pizza, Silas Creek Pkwy.

Elizabeth’s Pizza, University Pkwy.

Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company Finnigan’s Wake & Irish Pub Foothills Brewing Footnote Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe

Can’t eat out on May 7?

Visit CrisisControl.org to donate.

Visit hopedujour.org for a current list of participating restaurants.

Eat Out. Take Out. Help Out.

Fratellis Italian Steakhouse Goody’s Restaurant Grecian Corner HakkaChow Hero House Hill’s Lexington Barbecue Honky Tonk Smokehouse Hutch & Harris Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries Irie Rhythms Jeffrey Adams on 4th The Katharine Brasserie & Bar Kilwins Kimono Japanese Rest., Country Club Rd. Krankies Coffee La Carreta Mexican, Peace Haven Rd. La Carreta Mexican, Robinhood Rd. Lighthouse Grill Los Toritos Mexican Cuisine Mama Zoe Michael’s Mary’s Gourmet Diner Mayberry Ice Cream Restaurant Mellow Mushroom Midtown Café & Dessertery Milner’s American Southern Miss Ora’s Kitchen Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro Nawab Indian Cuisine The Old Fourth Street Filling Station o’So eats P.B.’s Takeout Paul’s Fine Italian Dining The Porch Kitchen & Cantina Providence Kitchen Providence Restaurant Putters Patio & Grill Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar The Quiet Pint Tavern Real Q River Birch Lodge Rooster’s A Noble Grille Ryan’s Restaurant Salem Kitchen The Sherwood Silvia’s Honey Tree Sixty-Six Pizzeria Grill & Bar

Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar Stratford Station Grill Sweet Potatoes – a restaurant Szechuan Palace Tart Sweets Thai Harmony TJ’s Deli & Grill, Country Club Road Tre Nonne Italian Restaurant Village Tavern, Hanes Mall Blvd.

Village Tavern, Reynolda Village Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant Waldo’s Wings West End Café Whitaker Square Gourmet Pizza Yamas Mediterranean Street Food CLEMMONS 2520 Tavern Little Richard’s Barbecue Mossy’s Eats, Ales, & Spirits Pete’s Family Restaurant Pie Guys’ Pizza and More Ronni’s Three Bulls Steakhouse Villa Grill KERNERSVILLE Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant Cagney’s of Kernersville Cake & All Things Yummy Captain Tom’s Seafood Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant Low Price Mart & The Grill OutWest Steakhouse & Saddle Room Plaza Restaurant Sixty-Six Pizzeria Grill & Bar LEWISVILLE / PFAFFTOWN Chiang Mai Thai The Coffee Mill in Lewisville Pig-N-Out Barbecue RURAL HALL Coronet Seafood Restaurant Mayflower Seafood Restaurant WALKERTOWN Little Richard’s Barbecue

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Community Calendar NOW – May 31 – Call for vendors and volunteers Vendor and volunteer applications are now available online for the Juneteenth Festival which will be held Saturday, June 22 at Innovation Quarter, 1 – 8 p.m.

Registration for merchandise, food, and art/crafts vendors will be open through May 15. Volunteers are needed to serve as festival aides in several areas.

For more information about the festival, visit the website www. triadculturalarts.org or call (336) 757-8556.

NOW – May 31 – Annual literary competition Flying South, the annual literary competition sponsored by Winston-Salem Writers, is accepting entries now through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South magazine and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. For complete rules and submission details, go to www.wswriters.org and click on the contest tab. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2019.

NOW – June 1 – Open Enrollment Ephesus Junior Academy is now accepting applications for students in kindergarten through grade eight. You may go online www.ejacademy.org or go to the school to enroll your child without delay. Also the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship portal is open so please apply to see if your child qualifies to receive one. NC Opportunity Scholarship website: www.ncseaa.edu/ OSG.htm. For an appointment, call (336) 723-3140.

NOW – July 1 – Help Support LEAD Girls of NC From now until July 1 and through the Quotes for Good Program, State Farm agent, Donna Jones will donate $10 to LEAD Girls of NC for each call her office receives requesting an auto and home/renters quote. To get a quote and support LEAD Girls of NC, call Donna Jones at (336) 602-2980.

TODAY, May 2 – Tri-Alpha induction ceremony Students and one faculty member from Salem College are to be inducted into Tri-Alpha, an honor society for first-generation college students, on May 2 at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Huber Theater in the Salem College Student Center, 601 South Church St. TODAY, May 2 – Authoring Action Reception The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is presenting an Authoring Action Reception & Teen Author Engagement inspired by Lonnie Holley’s exhibition at SECCA. The event will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The evening will end with a Q&A session.

TODAY, May 2-4 – Used book sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 32nd Annual Used Book Sale fundraising event on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1/2 price on all items!). The book sale is one of the largest in our state! Parking and a Admission are FREE! The book sale will be at the Education Bldg., WinstonSalem Fairgrounds. For more information contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org.

May 3-4 – Barrier Awareness Day The Winston-Salem Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities invites all to participate

in the annual Barrier Awareness Day on Friday, May 3. It will be at Senior Services located at 2895 Shorefair Drive at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast.

Should you have any questions, you may email wsmcpd@gmail. com or call (336) 245-5678.

May 3-4 – Plant Sale The Spring Plant Sale at Tanglewood Arboretum will be on May 3-4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Arboretum and Gardens at Tanglewood Park is located at 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, N.C. May 3-5 – Emergency Response Training The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management is offering a basic training course for community emergency response teams May 3-5 at the Griffith Fire Department, 5190 Peters Creek Parkway. Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and consists of classroom and handson training. A registration form and more information are available at ReadyForsyth.org or call CityLink 311.

May 5 – Prayer circle A prayer circle for first responders will be held on May 5 at 3 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at 725 N. Cherry St. May 5 – Interest meeting The national sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter will have an interest meeting for 9th - 12th graders and their parents at Mayberry Restaurant on Miller Street.

Valeria Edwards and Joyce Irby are advisors and Donna Mickens is the president. For more info, contact (336) 418-0366.

May 7 – 2019 Second Chance Lobby Day The NC Second Chance Alliance is a statewide alliance of people with criminal records and others that have come together to address the causes of criminal records and the barriers they create to successful reentry. May 7 is 2019 Second Chance Lobby Day. It will be held at the Halifax Mall, 16 W. Jones St. from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details or to RSVP, please contact Mica Walker at mwalker@ forwardjustice.org.

May 7 – “Hope du Jour” On Tuesday, May 7, Crisis Control Ministry will host its 29th annual “Hope du Jour” fundraiser, benefiting its programs and services provided to families throughout Forsyth County.

Restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville and throughout Forsyth County will come together to support Crisis Control by donating 10 percent of their proceeds from the entire day to the organization. For more information on Hope du Jour, visit www. hopedujour.org.

May 7 – Business mixer Join the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the S.G. Atkins CDC (Enterprise Center), 1922 South M.L.K. Jr. Dr. We have partnered with the City of WinstonSalem, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth Tech Small Business Center to provide the 5th Annual MWBE Mixer.

Attendance is free. Registration can be completed at http://www. cityofws.org/WSMixer or register on the new website at wsbcc. org.

May 7 – Society meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. on May 7 in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to at-

tend. More information about this or the Genealogical Society is at forsythgen.org.

May 8 – Job Fair Davidson County Community College will host a job fair May 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Davie Campus in Room 110 of its Administration Building.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the Job Fair, including a full list of scheduled employers, visit DavidsonCCC.edu/JobFair.

May 9 – Conversation with Councilman James Taylor Join the Young Adult Committee of the NAACP for a Town Hall conversation with Council Member James Taylor on Thursday, May 9 6:30- 7:45 p.m. at the NAACP Building located at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive. All are invited with special emphasis on young adults/professionals between the ages of 25 - 45.

May 11 – Pops concert The Winston-Salem Symphony, joined by the Jeans ‘n Classics Band, is presenting a concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. “A Night at Woodstock” is part of the Pops Series and will take place at Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem. Tickets range from $20– $76 and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at (336) 464-0145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

May 11 – Second Saturday on Fourth The Winston-Salem Ambassadors host Second Saturdays, a wonderful, family-friendly, free block party held Downtown Winston-Salem, beside the Winston Cup Museum at 1355 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

Second Saturdays runs from 2-5 p.m.The plans for 2019 call for a SSO4 on May, June, September and October of 2019! For new sponsorships, email mackenzie@wsambassadors.org.

May 12 – Mother’s Day Market Second Annual Mother’s Day Market will be held Sunday, May 12 from 12-5 p.m. at Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Brothers Ave. Winston-Salem, N.C. The event will happen rain or shine. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1559410040857844/.

May 15 – Volunteer orientation session The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold volunteer orientation sessions on May 15. The sessions will be held from 10-11:15 a.m. at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. For a list of all of our volunteer opportunities, visit our www.shepherdscenter.org. For more information or to register for the session, call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org.

May 17 – Rural Hall Train Depot Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first American transcontinental railroad at the Rural Hall Historic Train Depot and Railroad Museum on Friday, May 17. The Depot opens at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more information, please visit: www. ruralhalldepot.org or call (336) 767-7592.

May 18 – Great Day in May The Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) and the Positive Wellness Alliance (PWA) are teaming up to host their first community resource day. Great Day in May Community Resource Festival will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1 Jamaica Drive in Lexington, N.C. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Avis P. Robinson at 336-249-8936 or arobinson@ lha-nc.org.

May 18 – Big 4 Walk The annual Big 4 Walk and Health Screenings event will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 8:00 am at the Winston Lake Family YMCA on Waterworks Road. Registration for walkers is $15, which includes an event T-shirt. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. For information contact: Beverly Williams, Event Coordinator at (336) 776-1893.

May 18-19– Carolina Blues Festival The 33rd Annual Carolina Blues Festival will be May 18-19 at LeBauer Park, 208 North Davie Street in downtown Greensboro. Tickets are available at the door or on-line at www.carolinabluesfestival.com.

May 20 – Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare). The session will be held on Monday, May 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, N.C. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

May 22 – Memory care expert to speak at Salemtowne David Troxel, a highly respected expert in Alzheimer’s and memory care, will speak at Salemtowne on May 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Troxel’s presentation, called “Contemporary Dementia Care Today,” will be presented at Salemtowne’s Babcock Health Care Center, located at 1460 Babcock Drive in WinstonSalem. To reserve a space, call (336) 767-8130.

Community Briefs Business 40 Project opens two bridges and closes another one

A big change is getting ready to take place for motorists in downtown Winston-Salem. As part of the Business 40 Improvement Project, two bridges will open while another will close during the first two weeks of May. As the new Main and Church Street bridges open, the Cherry Street bridge will close so construction can begin on replacing that bridge.

The tentative dates are: *Wednesday, May 1 – Main Street Bridge opens *Sunday, May 5 – Cherry Street Bridge closes *Saturday, May 11 – Church Street Bridge opens; Cherry Street will close between High and First streets.

Motorists and pedestrians will be directed to use Brookstown Avenue and Main and First streets around the Cherry Street bridge location.

For more information on the Business 40 Improvement Project, visit www.Business40nc.com or Winston-Salem Business 40 Improvements on Facebook.

City is conducting resident satisfaction survey

The city is again sending surveys to city residents to get a statistically valid snapshot of how Winston-Salem residents feel about city government and the services it provides.

A seven-page survey has been mailed to about 10,000 households randomly selected to be representative of the city by geographic area and other factors.

The survey includes general questions about perceptions of Winston-Salem as a place to live, work and raise children, and in-depth questions about city government, including police and fire protection, utilities, sanitation, recreation and other city services, said Scott Tesh, the city’s director of performance and accountability.

City officials have retained ETC Institute of Olathe, Kan., to administer the survey and provide the city with statistically valid results, Tesh said. If necessary, ETC will solicit additional responses in the event that some demographic groups or geographic areas are too under-represented to provide a valid sample The city also conducted a survey last year with the assistance of ETC Institute. It was the first comprehensive survey the city had conducted since 2011. Tesh said that this year’s survey will be very similar to the 2018 survey and will allow the city to compare results year-over-year. At a later date the city will post the survey online and invite residents to participate voluntarily.

Winston-Salem Selected for “Watch for Me” Campaign

Winston-Salem has been selected to participate in the state Transportation Department’s “Watch for Me NC” campaign to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The program aims to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and deaths through a comprehensive, targeted approach of public education, community engagement, and high-visibility law enforcement. Participating communities receive technical assistance, materials and advertising assistance.

Matthew Burczyk, the city’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, said that the program can be summarized in four words: education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation.

The campaign will kick off in late May, Burczyk said, to coincide with Bike Month and the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic.

Watch for Me NC began in 2012 with a pilot program involving four communities. Since then, more than 50 communities have participated. Up to 10 communities are selected to participate each year.

More information about the program is available at WatchForMeNC.org.

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Philanthropist, investor, artist Kwanza Jones named WSSU’s 2019 commencement speaker SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The university will recognize more than 1,100 graduates at its ceremony on May 10.

Kwanza Jones, a Los Angeles-based recording artist, producer, impact investor and philanthropist, will be the speaker at Winston-Salem State University’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony on May 10.

“We are honored to have Kwanza Jones as our commencement speaker,” said WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson. “In addition to her talents as a music artist, Ms. Jones is an ardent advocate for empowerment, service to the community, and creating impactful change. She lives by the motto, ‘Own your power, live your purpose, be of service.’ Her thought-provoking and uplifting message will shed light on how our graduates can do just that as they prepare to leave WSSU and begin the next chapters of their lives.”

Jones is an investor, entrepreneur and entertainer who wrote her first album while a student at Princeton University. During that time, she was invited to perform at New York City’s legendary Apollo

Theater in Harlem. Upon graduating, she continued to write, produce and perform with numerous hit songs reaching the top 10 on the Billboard music charts.

Jones is the founder and CEO of SUPERCHARGED, a lifestyle and personal development platform that helps individuals continuously improve their fitness, confidence and community.

SUPERCHARGED integrates the mind and body to create the ultimate empowerment experience.

Jones is also the cofounder and CEO of The Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano SUPERCHARGED Initiative, a philanthropic grant-making and investment organization that focuses on four key priorities: education, entrepreneurship, equal opportunity and empowerment.

In February, Jones announced a historic $1 million gift to Greensboro’s Bennett College as a salute to her mother and aunt, who are alumnae. Jones and SUPERCHARGED have also supported organizations including, The Trevor Project, the United Way, Foundation for Puerto Rico, and the Boys and

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Girls Clubs.

Jones serves on the board of directors of several companies. Prior to founding the SUPERCHARGED initiative, she taught cross-cultural negotiations at New York University and was a mediator for the New York City Civil Court. Jones, a native of Washington, D.C., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, a Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, and a Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law. The ceremony will recognize more than 1,100 graduates who received their degrees during the summer and fall of 2018 and spring 2019. This includes: * Nearly 950 undergraduates. * 150 graduates (master’s and doctoral).

Commencement begins at 8:45 a.m. and will be held at Winston-Salem’s Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

For those who cannot attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed on WSSU’s website.

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Tears swell my eyes as my heart remembers the weeks without you.

Sunshine gone, all darkness.

When you left, the sun set but not like a sunset More like a fallen bird. That’s just alive enough to not be called dead, Lonely.

Field of black crows, lined in rows Each ticked with a tear of my despair It’s not fair.

Beaks drowned in the blood of my sorrow, You absent in my tomorrow.

Feathers glued to the ground with my love, But still above It is dark.

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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, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00Â p.m. on May 6, 2019, on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of Grand at Union Cross, LLC from RM12-S to RM18-S (Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Residential Building, Duplex; and Residential Building, Single Family): property is located on the south side of Solomon Drive and north side of Pecan Lane, west of Union Cross Road; property consists of Âą7.5 acres (RM18-S) and is a portion of PIN# 6874-196243 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3404).

2.Zoning petition of Forsyth County, to amend and change from CI-S to CI, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northeast corner of First Street and Church Street; property consists of Âą3.35 acres and is PIN#s 6835-25-9994, 6835-26-9049, 6835-26-9125, 683535-0843, and 6835-36-0134, as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W3406).

3.Zoning petition of WPDA, Inc., to amend and change from GO and GI to GB-L (Academic Biomedical Research Facility; Academic Medical Center; Animal Shelter, Public; Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Bed and Breakfast; Boarding or Rooming House; Building Contractors, General; Building Materials Supply; Car Wash; Child Care, Drop-In; Church or Religious Institution, Community; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Combined Use; Convenience Store; Food or Drug Store; Fraternity or Sorority; Fuel Dealer; Funeral Home; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Habilitation Facility A; Habilitation Facility B; Habilitation Facility C; Hospital or Health Center; Hotel or Motel; Institutional Vocational Training Facility; Library, Public; Manufacturing A; Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery; Motor Vehicle, Body or Paint Shop; Motor Vehicle, Rental and Leasing; Motor Vehicle, Repair and Maintenance; Motor Vehicle, Storage Yard; Motorcycle Dealer; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursing Care Institution; Offices; Outdoor Display Retail; Park and Shuttle Lot; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Facility, Public; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Restaurant (with drive-through service); Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Services B; Shopping Center; Shopping Center Small; Special Events Center; Stadium, Coliseum, or Exhibition Building; Storage Services, Retail; Swimming Pool, Private; Terminal, Bus or Taxi; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, Indoor; Urban Agriculture; Utilities; Veterinary Services; Warehousing; Wholesale Trade A; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care Institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Family Group Home B; Family Group Home C; Group Care Facility A; Group Care Facility, B; Life Care Community; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Residential Building; Duplex; School Private; School, Public; Access Easement, Private Off-Site; Entertainment Facility, Large), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the north side of Reynolds Boulevard, west of Indiana Avenue; property consists of Âą19.88 acres and is PIN#s 6837-10-3471, 6837-10-9441, and a portion of 6837-01-5045 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3407).

4.Zoning petition of The Commons of Forsyth County Inc., to amend and change from MU-S and RS9 to GB-S (Group Care Facility C; Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Life Care Community; Offices; Services A; Services, B; School, Vocational or Professional; and Restaurant (without drive through service)), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the west side of Old Greensboro Road at its intersection with US 158/Reidsville Road; property consists of Âą16.69 acres and is PIN#s 6846-829834, 6846-83-6045, and 6846-83-8183 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3408).

5.Zoning petition of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, to amend and change from LI to LB-S (Retail Store), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northeast corner of Old Walkertown Road and Motor Road; property consists of Âą1.49 acres and is a portion of PIN# 6847-17-5864 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3409).

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.

During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the abovedescribed property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00Â p.m.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 7477404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE DISTRICT COURT 19-JT-156 IN RE: PATTERSON TO: “JAMES� OR THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF BABY BOY PATTERSON, A MALE CHILD BORN MARCH 4, 2019 IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA TO MORGAN LEIGH PATTERSON, RESPONDENT

Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Evelena R. Clayborn (19 E 773), also known as Evelena Richardson Clayborn, deceased April 23, 2019, 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 1, 2019 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of April, 2019.

Valarie Clayborn Morrow Fiduciary for Evelena R. Clayborn, deceased 385 Jeremiah Dr. Chapel Hill, NC 27517

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days from the first date of publication (June 4, 2019, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought, which will terminate any parental rights you may have.

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W. David Thurman Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin, P.A. N.C. Bar No. 11117 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 608 Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 (704) 377-4164 The Chronicle April 18, 25, and May 2, 2019 NOTICE OF REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONSOLIDATED PLAN WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH HOUSING CONSORTIUM Notice is hereby given by the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has posted Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019 appropriations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - $2,180,746, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) - $1,270,660, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $187,896. The draft 2019-2020 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan is available for review and comment beginning May 2, 2019 at http://cityofws.org/departments/commun i t y - a n d - b u s i n e s s development/planning/reports or at the following locations: City of Winston-Salem Community Development Department – 100 E. First Street, Suite 423 City Secretary's Office - Room 140, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street Forsyth County Community and Economic Development – 201 N. Chestnut Street, 5th Floor Forsyth County Public Library – all branches Comments can be submitted through May 31, 2019 by email to Mellin Parker at mellinp@citywofws.org (Con Plan Comments in subject line) or mailed to Consolidated Plan Comments, Community Development Department, City of Winston-Salem, P.O. Box 2511, WinstonSalem, NC 27102.

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TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Antonio McCall to be a neglected and dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B-101(9).

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Neglect and Depdendency is scheduled for 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 17th day of April, 2019 The Chronicle April 25, and May 2, 9, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Larry Andrew Walters (19 E 700), deceased April 17 2019, 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 1, 2019 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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BY PUBLICATION TO: Ladanna Benjamin- mother of the juvenile Antonio McCall- putative father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking releif against you has been filed in the above entitled proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is termination of parental rights. The father has been described as 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, a fair complexion and a large build.

If you are indigent, or if counsel has been previously appointed, you may be entitled to appointed counsel. The purpose of the hearing is Termination of Parental Rights and you may attend the Termination hearing. Notice of the date, time, and place of any hearing will be mailed to you by the Petitioner upon filing of the Answer or thirty (30) days from the date of service if no Answer is filed.

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