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WSPD solicits community’s help to solve string of senseless shootings

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Police Department is calling on the community to help find the culprits behind a string of violent shootings in recent weeks that have led to multiple injuries and the deaths of Jalen Chavon Cockerham and Fred Douglas Hawkins III. During a press conference last week, Chief Catrina Thompson gave details on three separate violent shootings that are believed to be connected.

The first occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 7. The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) received calls of a shooting in the downtown area near Nova Lounge on North Cherry Street. Upon arrival, officers found multiple victims suffering from gun shot wounds.

Thompson said they later determined that seven people had been shot during the incident, at least three different handguns were used, and nearly a

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dozen spent shell casings were collected from the scene. Two of the handguns were later recovered by the WSPD and one person was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Thompson said, “Thanks to the efforts of local medical providers, the victims in this incident all survived and are continuing to recover from their injuries.”

Six days later, on Sat-

urday, April 13, shots rang out in the 2400 block of Ivy Avenue. Detectives later learned that while a children’s birthday party was being held, gunshots began to echo through Bloom Park. More than 50 spent shell casings were recovered from the scene and it was determined at least five firearms were discharged during the incident.

Despite the heavy ex-

change of gunfire during the second incident, no one was injured. Thompson noted two firearms have been recovered and a warrant has been issued for a person of interest in the case.

The third senseless shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on the night of Saturday, May 18. Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Cody Drive after receiving informa-

tion that multiple people had been shot. It was later determined that a cookout was being held when gunfire erupted, sending nearly 100 people in a scurry to find safety.

Investigators on the scene determined at least six people were shot during the incident including 23-year-old Jalen Cockerham, who died on the scene. Twenty-six-yearold Fred Hawkins III, who

was also shot during the incident, died less than 72 hours later.

According to Thompson four firearms were used and more than 80 spent shell casings were recovered from the scene.

“Detectives have worked virtually around the clock since this incident occurred on Saturday night. In the days that followed, detectives have seized five guns and made one arrest for possession of firearms by a convicted felon,” continued Thompson. “We believe the three events I just described took less than two minutes to occur. In those two minutes, at least 13 people were shot. Two of these people lost their lives.

“A minimum of 16 firearms were discharged and more than 140 shots were fired.”

The weapons used during these three incidents range from semiautomatic pistols and rifles to revolvers. Thompson said ballistic evidence gathered at the crime scenes and other eviSee Shooting on A2

TVVA bids farewell with annual Veterans Name Reading Ceremony Triad Vietnam Veterans Association disbanding after more than three decades

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Photos by Tevin Stinson

Mayor Allen Joines addresses the crowd during the annual veterans name reading ceremony, May 20. veterans who didn’t feel welcomed after returning home from combat.

Since its inception, TVVA has helped veterans across the Triad in need and raised more than $40,000 for several charitable organizations in the area, including the Ronald McDonald House. TVVA also sponsors the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade held downtown.

After serving the community for three decades and honoring our local fallen heroes since 1981, 2019 will be the organization’s last ceremony. With only five members, President Richard Speas said they felt it was time to call it quits. He said although TVVA is disbanding, the friendships and bonds they’ve built over the years will live on forever.

of people,” he said.

Mayor Allen Joines was also in attendance during the TVVA farewell ceremony on Memorial Day. Joines, who has attended the name reading ceremony every year since he was sworn in as mayor in 2001, said it was sad to see TVVA go. He said, “It’s sad to see an end of an era. For 30 years the Triad

Vietnam Veterans Association has carried out this event.

“What a great service this organization has provided for our community, to our veterans and those who have died who we honor here today. To Walter Emory, Richard Speas and all the members of the Triad Vietnam Veterans Association, I salute you.”

Richard Speas, president of the Triad Vietnam Veterans Association.

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For the past 30 years, the Triad Vietnam Veterans Association (TVVA) has celebrated Memorial Day by reading the names of the 499 military vets from Winston-Salem and Forsyth County who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country and who are honored at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial (LJVM) Coliseum.

And on Monday the organization held the ceremony for the last time.

TVVA is planning to disband this year.

Founded in 1978, the TVVA was formed to give a voice to Vietnam

Before reading the names of the veterans, current TVVA members talked about how the organization helped them cope when they returned home.

Army Veteran Len Larson said at a place in time where he felt no one understood him, TVVA gave him someone to talk to.

“I joined shortly after returning home from the war and it gave me somebody I could talk to.

Someone who has never been in the service doesn’t understand the camaraderie between us guys who served, especially during war time,” Larson said.

U.S. Navy and Army Reserve Veteran Joe Zimmerman said he was lucky enough to find the Triad Vietnam Veterans Association in the late 1980s and the members have been like a part of his family ever since.

“This organization has meant a lot to me and also my wife. Just a great group

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dence have led detectives to determine that some of the same individuals were involved in the trio of shootings.

“Detectives believe these events stem from an ongoing dispute between these individuals and a willingness to harm any bystanders present in an effort to harm one another,” continued Thompson.

“Despite the expenditure of hundreds of investigative man-hours, detectives have found few witnesses or victims willing to cooperate with these investigations.”

Thompson said on the night of the incident on Cody Drive, an estimated 300 people were in the vi-

cinity when shots rang out, but only two were willing to talk with investigators.

She said, “Witnesses, victims and others have to be willing to come forward and sit down face-to-face with a detective to honestly provide first-hand eyewitness accounts of what occurred for these crimes to be solved successfully.

“The agency I command is willing to dedicate every resource we have to solving these investigations and of equal importance, to try to ensure that these events not continue to occur in Winston-Salem. We will work around the clock and will leave no stone unturned, but we cannot do it alone.”

Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neil, Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough,

T he C hronicle Jason Walsh with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Pastor Tembila Covington, President of the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity, Rev. Alvin Carlisle, President of the Winston-Salem NAACP, and several other representatives from other local organizations urged those with information to come forward.

Sheriff Kimbrough, who was born and raised in Winston-Salem, said he is saddened by the incidents that have transpired in his hometown over the past few weeks. He said in order to solve this problem in our community, we must bring all our resources together to change the atmosphere.

“We have to bring all

our efforts together to change this atmosphere that we have entered into because we are burying young diamonds way too soon and only we can stop that.”

Anyone with information on the murders of Jalen Cockerham, Fred Hawkins or any of the investigations detailed above are asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at 336727-2800. CrimeStoppers may also be contacted via “Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem” on Facebook.

A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the Cody Drive shooting.

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Rally Up holds Families Speak Out Forum

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Thursday, May 16, Rally Up Winston-Salem held its second annual Families Speak Out Forum at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center. During the event, families who have

been directly impacted by senseless violence had the opportunity to speak about the nuances of losing loved ones. Forum participants were Natoria Bryant, Crystal Warren, and Lisa Ferguson.

Rally Up WinstonSalem is a local grassroots

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Panelists during the Families Speak Out Forum on Thursday, May 16, at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center.

On Thursday, May 16, Rally Up Winston-Salem held its second annual Families Speak Out Forum at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center. organization that focuses p.m. on the third Thursday on ending street and gang of every month at Hanes violence by bringing indi- Hosiery Recreation Center, viduals within the commu- 501 Reynolds Blvd.

For more information, nity together to share their thoughts, feelings and so- visit “Rally Up Winstonlutions to issues plaguing Salem” on Facebook or communities across the contact Cory McCann at city. Meetings are held at 6 336-602-9844.

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County begins process to approve $454.2 million budget

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners began the process to approve the budget for fiscal year 2019-2020. Following the Commissioners meeting on Thursday, May 23, County Manager Dudley Watts made a presentation detailing the in-andouts of the $454.2 million budget.

Up nearly $30 million from last year, the preliminary budget includes a 2-cent property tax increase to fund the construction of the new courthouse that is expected to be built on Chestnut Street next to the Forsyth County Government Building. In his message to the Commissioners, Watts noted the project has been planned since early 2005 and last fall voters rejected an alternative funding approach that would have increased sales taxes by a quarter cent to avoid the recommended property tax increase. Property tax increase accounts for $7,392,034 or 26.5% of the increased revenue in the recommended budget.

“This year the two cents tax increase that I am recommending in this budget is really for the new court facility,” Watts said during his presentation.

Budget and Management Staff project sales tax to grow by 3.5%. Property and sales taxes comprise 76.1% of the “general fund” portion of the budget, which is used to support the county’s day-today operation. This year’s sales and property taxes accounted for 62.2% of the general fund.

If the proposed budget is approved as is, the local school system will receive $130,161,507, which is $4 million more than Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools received in fiscal year 2018-2019.

Earlier this month, interim superintendent Dr. Kenneth Simington asked the Board of Commissioners for $137 million, plus an addition $40 million to fund capital projects and increase teacher pay.

To calculate the funding for the district, county officials used the school funding formula to increase the annual support

for the operation of the system. Watts said when combined with debt service payments for facilities, the local school system would receive an additional $52 million. Watts mentioned increases to the total support of the school system account for 40% of the total budget increase.

“I did do the math because we identified the debt service component of that and if you add the manager’s recommending funding level of $130 million for the budget, if you look at our total debt service and look at how much relates to education, basically the K-12 system, that’s $52.1 million, and so that adds up to $182.2 million,” Watts said.

The recommended budget also includes increases for employee and personnel related costs.

Employee and personnel costs total $153 million.

Some items covered in that cost include performance adjustments, funds for employee health and dental benefits, continuation of longevity pay, 401K contributions, and contributions to the Local Government Employee Retirement Systems (LGRS).

“We are in a competitive environment. There are discussions that are driving that around minimum wage and all those kinds of things. This budget does not address a standard minimum wage, but it does move salaries of county employees up,” Watts said.

The Forsyth County Sheriffs Office (FCSO) is also expecting a big increase in funding. Watts said FCSO is expecting a budget increase of almost $3 million. He said most of that funding will go toward personnel cost.

Watts’ presentation was the first of several meetings that will be held to finalize the budget before July 1, the official start of the new fiscal year.

A detailed budget presentation will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. A public hearing on the budget, where residents can give their comments, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Budget workshops will be held June 4, 5, and 6 at 9 a.m. And a special meeting where the commissioners may

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possibly adopt the budget will be held on June 6 at 2 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street.

A complete copy of the preliminary budget is available on the county’s website. A physical copy can also be viewed at the Forsyth County Government Center. For more information visit https:// www.co.forsyth.nc.us.

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National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Beta Lambda Chapter, celebrated their 96th Founders’ Day Weekend by worshipping at First Waughtown Baptist Church where Dr. Dennis Bishop is pastor. A motivating and inspirational message was delivered by Donovan Livingston, who is an educator, poet and public speaker, in celebration of College Day at the church. After service, seven young ladies were installed.

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From left to right: President Donna Mickens; new members Tiera Pete, Shada King, LaQuetta Best, Trinette Mitchell-Dixon, Seon Evans, Tiffany Fuller, Diletta Mouzon; and Dean of Pledgees Renna Giles.

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City unveils marker for unsung local music group

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

On Sunday, May 26, the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission unveiled a marker honoring Lowman Pauling and The “5” Royales. The marker was placed at Pauling’s former residence of 1135 N. Rich Avenue.

The city’s historic marker program began in 2001 and to date there have been over 50 markers placed throughout Forsyth County. The program was started by former City Council Member Jocelyn V. Johnson.

“Historic markers help residents remember and learn about important places, events and people in the community’s collective history,” said Alanna Meltzer-Holderfield.

The Royales were Winston-Salem natives who were initially formed as a gospel quintet. Pauling, along with Eugene Tanner, Obadiah Carter, Jimmy Moore, Otto Jeffries and Jeffries’ successor Eugene Tanner, found success and influence when they adapted their spiritual harmonies to Rhythm and Blues.

With songs written by Pauling, including the hits “Help Me Somebody” and “Dedicated to the One I Love,” the group climbed the R&B charts during the 1950s. Their unique style and Pauling’s innovative guitar techniques were groundbreaking, influencing the likes of James Brown, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.

In 2015, the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

On a hot Sunday afternoon, the residence at N. Rich Avenue was filled with family, friends and

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The Pauling family and others gather under the marker as it is unveiled. honored guests such as Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke, City Council Member Annette Scippio, former N.C. Rep. Larry Womble and Lowman Pauling’s son, Darryl Pauling.

“This is a special day, but this is a sad day because this is long overdue,” said Scippio. “It’s really late and those “5” Royales aren’t here to experience our recognition, so I want to encourage all of us to really tell our stories.”

City Council Member D.D. Adams spoke about how Bobby Wilson came to her about honoring the Royales. She said he was very instrumental in making this marker happen and we need to continue to honor the legends of our city so we never forget the impact they had.

“Let’s go keep finding our history and recognizing it and making a place for it, so we and our children can come and folks can see what we have done in Winston-Salem,” said Adams.

Womble said, “We can’t tell our stories, because we don’t know our

stories.” He emphasized the importance of remembering those who came before us and paved the way. “We need to do more of this, so our black boys and girls will know that we have done something in this city, besides act a fool,” he said.

Pauling’s son, Darryl, spoke last and gave some heartfelt memories of his father and what the marker meant to him and his family.

“This was a long time coming. When my mother was in the hospital, she told me, ‘What ever you do, make sure you keep your father and the group’s name out there’,” said Pauling. “Everyone that knows my mother knows, when she tells you to do something, you better do it, so when she passed, I didn’t want to look up one day and see her say I wasn’t doing what I was supposed to do.

“I want to thank the City of Winston-Salem for this and I want to thank you all for coming out.”

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For the second year in a row, the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools named its Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year at a banquet held on Thursday, May 23.

Called the “Core Awards,” the event highlights and celebrates the employees that not only are exceptional educators, but that live the district’s Core Values. The Core Values include: equity, studentcentered, accountability, integrity, high expectations, and collaboration.

There were more than 150 nominees in all. Twelve finalists, three in each category, were showcased at the banquet.

The pool of licensed candidates (Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year) includes individual school winners, as well as those nominated by the individual School Improvement Teams. The teachers and principals present a portfolio that follows state guidelines and calls for a series of essays, their educational background and their philosophies. Different judging teams observe the teachers and each complete a series of interviews.

A district committee that interviewed them in the final round selected three finalists in each category.

The Classified candidates come from a variety of non-licensed positions such as teacher’s assistants, media assistants, testing coordinators, parent involvement coordinators, exceptional chil-

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Core Award winners Samantha Fitzgerald, Sandra Shropshire, Debra Gladstone, Abi Woodson. dren’s assistants and more.

These finalists were interviewed after submitting a portfolio of essays and philosophies applicable to their role.

Each winner received $500 and a handmade, original glass trophy commissioned by glass artist David Russell. Winners from the Principal and Teacher of the Year categories have the opportunity to advance to the statewide competitions.

This year’s winners and finalists include: *Teacher of the Year: Abi Woodson, 4th Grade Teacher at Speas Elementary. Abi has been teaching for 15 years and has been at Speas since 2012. Carrie French of Moore Elementary and Nicole Wooten of Caleb’s Creek Elementary were also finalists. *Classified Employee of the Year: Sandra Shropshire, Financial/Lead Secretary at East Forsyth High School. Sandra has been at East Forsyth for 15 years. The other finalists were Margo Cochran of Northwest Middle and

Angie Grace of Jefferson Elementary. *Assistant Principal of the Year: Samantha Fitzgerald of Lewisville Elementary. Samantha has been at Lewisville since 2016. She joined WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools in 2013 as a teacher. Tamatha Fullerwinder of Moore Elementary and Kendra Scott of Ashley Academy were also finalists. *Principal of the Year: Debra Gladstone was named Principal of the Year. Debra is Principal at Mineral Springs Elementary and Middle Schools.

She has been with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools since 2000. Angie Choplin of Lewisville Elementary and Donald Wyatt of Sedge Garden Elementary were the other two finalists.

Flow Honda of Winston-Salem sponsored the Core Awards banquet.

Lowes Foods and Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate are also contributing sponsors.

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Remembering Dr. Maya Angelou Tuesday marked the 5th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. Angelou died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the age of 86.

Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she and her brother went to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. When she was eight, she was raped by her mother’s boyfriend. When she revealed what happened, her uncles kicked the culprit to death. Frightened by the power of her own tongue, Angelou chose not to speak for the next five years. From that quiet child emerged one of the most-relevant voices of our time.

Her talents spanned the scope of the arts community.

She was a world-known poet, actress, civil rights activist and teacher, who reportedly discovered her passion for teaching at Wake Forest University.

She once said, “I’m not a writer who teaches. I am a teacher who writes. But I had to work at Wake Forest to know that.”

Angelou’s legacy has been earmarked in history by her book, poems and speeches. “I Know Why The

Caged Bird Sings” and “On the Pulse of Morning,” a poem she authored and read at President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration, display a peculiar type of awareness, one that has the ability to open eyes and touch hearts.

In addition, she is known for her profound remarks and phrases like:

* “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

* “When someone shows you who they are, believe them; the first time.” * “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”

Just recently a video resurfaced on Twitter and Facebook that exemplifies Dr. Angelou’s grit. The video, recorded in 1999, recants Angelou’s stark response to a young fan that addressed her as “Maya.” To which she responded, “I’m Ms. Angelou. I’m not Maya. I’m 62 years old. I’ve lived so long and tried so hard that a young woman like you – or any other – has a license to call me by my first name.”

This sparked a social media debate about respecting elders. The video has garnered almost two million likes and hundreds of thousands of comments. Whether you agree with Dr. Angelou’s response or not, we all can agree that she demanded respect. And the fact that a 1999 video still has that kind of impact in 2019 attests to Angelou’s relevance, even now.

From the perils of the segregated South, through the portals of adversity, to the promise of the White House and then to the purpose in the classroom, Dr. Angelou taught us to fight for our humanness, no matter what color or sex it came in.

Remembering her words and presence on this earth is easy, because she lived so that she was hard to forget.

In her poem, “And Still I Rise,” her prophetic words portrays a resilient spirit that remains with us today.

“You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.”

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5 major initiatives to generate real progress locally Algenon Cash Guest Columnist I’ve attracted some buzz with my latest articles highlighting many structural challenges preventing the local economy from achieving higher population growth rates, stronger wages, and a balanced expansion that include all races and socio-economic groups. Thank you for the many calls and messages that I’ve received in response to my commentary - many of you affirmed my diagnosis, others shared great ideas, while some readers made it clear they did not agree with my assessment and simply thought I was an idiot.

Personally I enjoy creating a substantive dialogue that has the potential to shift outcomes. One elected official attempted to remind me of all the “progress” that we have made in the past couple decades.

To which I harken back to the words of Malcolm X, “If you stick a knife in my back nine inches and pull it out six inches, there’s no progress. If you pull it all the way out that’s not progress. Progress is healing the wound that the blow made. And they haven’t even pulled the knife out, much less heal the wound.”

We have deeply inflicted economic wounds in our community and the only way to remove many of the disparities that divide large groups of citizens is to focus on healing key areas.

Workforce Development Winston-Salem was built on the backs of hardworking people who invested much of their time in helping manufacturers

grow by leaps and bounds - Hanes, RJR, Krispy Kreme, and many others found early success in our community.

As these companies grew and eventually relocated primary operations to foreign and domestic communities, the laborers responsible for their success were forgotten; these people were not retrained for the jobs of the future.

Now the high-paying jobs in our community are mostly technology based and housed in the same warehouses utilized by the companies of yesterday, but these historical properties have a new brand - Innovation Quarter.

Lab technicians in the Quarter earn on average $70,000 annually, but you won’t see many of the poverty-stricken locals filling these jobs - they mostly go to individuals migrating to Winston-Salem from California, New York, and all points in between.

Of course we are pleased to welcome all our new neighbors, but we must be careful not to forget those in our community seeking to improve their own quality of life.

We must identify strategic ways to leverage our bustling universities and community college to help local workers obtain the necessary skills to transition into the jobs of today and tomorrow. Free or deeply reduced tuition for residents could be a great step in the right direction.

Entrepreneurship Not everyone wants to work for a major employer for life - some people have a desire to develop their own workplace, create jobs, and provide opportunities.

However, doing so in Winston-Salem can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you don’t possess the important connections to investors and capital.

Our community historically is cliquish with many roadblocks and obstacles

preventing an entrepreneur from cultivating a good idea.

We must somehow tear down the “good ole boy” network that serves as gatekeepers in WinstonSalem and moreover allow capital, talent, and resources to flow naturally to entrepreneurs with the best and brightest ideas - regardless of race, background, or whether or not you graduated from the “right” university.

Economic and Financial Literacy Knowledge and simple access to information has disunited communities for ages. Some of the richest people in the world only had one advantage - they discovered some information that others largely were unaware of or just ignored. Knowledge is truly power.

One of the best ways to insure balanced growth and diverse wealth is to help undereducated citizens to gain access to vital pieces of knowledge that enables them to make better daily choices and develop positive habits.

In most communities across the nation, individuals and families don’t fully understand how their local economy or personal finances may work.

Their lack of knowledge leads them to make bad decisions that don’t drive wealth creation. Helping more citizens to have a basic level of economic and financial literacy can position them to make life changes that can have a generational impact.

Transportation The greatest obstacle to economic mobility is lack of transportation. Access to reliable transportation cannot only affect your bank account, but it can also be mentally and emotionally discouraging. Imagine not knowing how you’ll get to work daily, make an important doctor’s appointment, or simply pick up your children from school

- decisions that most of us take for granted, but can provide real barriers to the least of us. A good friend challenged me to use public transit for a week; I’m sad to admit that I only made it two days. But not all of us have the luxury to jump back in a car as easily as I did.

The current public transportation system is confusing, doesn’t provide enough timely stops, and is largely inefficient. We must pressure elected officials to become more innovative with their approach to public transportation, while also discovering a funding mechanism that gives residents fare free access.

Regional Cooperation Mecklenburg, Wake and Durham counties are growing at unprecedented rates for many reasons, but the primary cause is because they have a regional community vision and all the municipalities are working cohesively to achieve the objective, unlike Forsyth County, where small rural communities don’t play so well with the larger anchor, which is Winston-Salem.

Undoubtedly, the conservative nature of these smaller communities, when it comes to corporate incentives, taxes and quality of life, drive their willingness not to partner with the urban core. But we must somehow find a way to focus more on what unites us while ignoring the minor differences separating us. All communities in the county must strive to get on the same page and row in the same direction, which largely benefits thousands of residents that mostly ignore the imaginary lines detaching us.

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com.

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities don’t need to be justified. They are here to stay.

Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have been a part of my personal and professional life. As such, they have impacted my life and who I am. They have created so many defining moments for me I have lost count. I defend them when I need to and laud them because they deserve it.

As I reflect now, growing up in Winston-Salem gave me a front row seat to the power of HBCUs. I went to Atkins High School and most teachers there graduated from black colleges. For example, Dr. Scales, my Spanish

teacher, went to Spelman College in Atlanta and Mr. Green, my physical education teacher, went to North Carolina Central University in Durham.

My home state has the second most HBCUs in America. North Carolina has 11 and Alabama has 12. The records show most HBCUs are in the South.

While some may offer a different view, segregation made them possible. Education has always been a staple of our communities.

These institutions of higher learning have made a lasting imprint in America.

I knew that I would be attending an HBCU. During my elementary and high school days, I had a chance to see several of them. I liked what I saw, so when the time came, it was an easy choice to make.

Johnson C. Smith University, a private HBCU in Charlotte, became my college home for four years.

It was the best decision for me. JCSU had a stellar reputation and had prominent alumni in Winston-Salem.

The campus was the right size for me, and some of my friends, like Albert Jordan, were already there.

Adjusting to the campus was easy. The faculty and staff really cared about us. I can say without hesitation or reservation they wanted us to succeed. My teachers inspired me to do my best each day. I didn’t cut classes at Smith. Why? Because learning was fun, so I was motivated to go.

We were not numbers at JCSU; we were people.

Our professors knew us by name. This made us feel like we were somebody. It made us feel like we were important and had a future.

I am sure alumni from other HBCUs can say the same thing. New student orientation gave us the opportunity to meet students from different parts of the

country and from all over the world.

The environment that Historically Black Colleges and Universities creates is what makes them so special. They instill in you an attitude of confidence and make you think critically about the world around you. Those intangibles provided me with the tools I needed for a successful professional life. While there, I had an extended family and made lifelong friends. The closeness made us get through some of the tough times. We grew academically, emotionally and spiritually.

My first experience attending an HBCU homecoming was when I was in high school. A family friend took some of us to a football game between North Carolina A&T College (now University) and Winston-Salem Teachers College (now State University). To watch the

game, the bands, the fellowship and the pageantry was the most fun. You can’t describe an HBCU homecoming. You must go! If you have never attended one, please put it on your bucket list. You will be glad you did.

I am a tireless supporter of HBCUs, especially my alma mater. They take both diamonds and diamonds in the rough and make them leaders. They provide you with the support and the smarts to make it in this global society. HBCUs have the “it” factor. When you graduate, you realize what they did.

An HBCU graduate can go into the public square and compete with anyone.

As HBCU alumni, we are ambassadors for them.

We must give readily of our time, talent and resources. Somewhere in our neighborhood and in our city is a potential HBCU student. Our mission is

to spread the word about the track record of these schools. They started a success model many years ago and it has not lost its power.

Let us proudly tell the stories about our institutions. They were life changing for us and they can be life changing for future generations. HBCU graduates and students, let us cheer our schools on to new levels of greatness and prosperity.

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

Social media helps mother find missing father of her children Candice Benbow

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On Friday, March 24, I received repeated calls from a number I didn’t recognize. Assuming it to be a robo call or creditor, I had no desire to argue with Sallie Mae about my student loan payment going into Memorial Day Weekend.

When the calls stopped, I received a text.

“Anthony, you need to give me a call. I had this

talk with you and told you that I wanted you to get the kids this weekend. So stop hanging up my phone call and call me back so you can get them this weekend.”

Several things became clear: this wasn’t Sallie Mae and Anthony had some explaining to do. As I continued texting with this mother, I learned that she was expecting her children’s father, Anthony, to pick them up so she could enjoy her birthday weekend. Anthony had given her my telephone number as his own and, for a while, she believed that I was Anthony’s girlfriend, keeping him from his responsibilities. Once she believed me,

we both sprang into action to find Anthony so she could have her birthday weekend.

Across my social media platforms, I shared our conversation and told everyone I was looking for “Anthony from WinstonSalem.” The text exchange between this mother and myself made for many laughs across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

While I knew Anthony’s last name, I never publicly shared it. People began tagging every Anthony from Winston-Salem they knew in the post, verifying if it was him. Mothers, with sons named Anthony, messaged me to ensure that it wasn’t their baby who

was being trifling. Folks were convinced Anthony was on his way to Myrtle Beach and he’d resurface some time Tuesday. While we hated that this mother wouldn’t get her birthday weekend, we’d seen this particular act before.

But all of the laughing ceased when we learned the truth. Anthony had been arrested. Though he’d given his children’s mother the wrong number, he was in bigger trouble. Because of his arrest, her birthday plans became an impossibility. I wanted to do something for her to ensure she still had a beautiful birthday weekend. I went back to my social media accounts and asked if oth-

ers wanted to join me. The response was overwhelming. We raised a staggering $3,250. In addition to the money, Ta’Nisha Monique Cupcakes donated a dozen cupcakes and PIPA donated free summer camp days.

She and her children were also offered tickets to a performance at this year’s National Black Theater Festival and a musical currently in production at the NC School of the Arts.

The response went viral and was celebrated by media outlets as an unexpected turn of events.

But we know what it really was - the true definition of community. We have always taken care of each other and shared one

another’s burdens. That’s what I saw growing up in Winston-Salem and that’s what I saw Winston-Salem do again this past Friday.

And it made me proud.

Candice Marie Benbow is an independent journalist and theologian who writes about black women’s faith, culture and healing practices. She is a frequent contributor to ESSENCE, Glamour, MadameNoire and other outlets specific to women’s interests. Follow her @ CandiceBenbow.

Safety in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Miranda

Kimya

Jones

Dennis

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In the past month, firearms were brought to several schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system.

Many parents dropped their children off and these same children walked into what is supposed to be a safe space. We are left asking ourselves: How did this happen? We are left looking for answers and accountability.

We are asking ourselves if our local school knows how to handle the threat of gun violence and if it knows how to keep children and staff safe. We ask ourselves if there is an answer to this problem.

NC Senate Bill 192, which would allow teachers to carry firearms in the classroom, is not the answer. We’ve just seen what happens when teachers are left to make decisions about firearms. Sarah Michelle Wilson allegedly had a student hand her a firearm. What did she do? Call the police? Call the principal? Call parents? No, she gave the firearm back to the student. Her lack of urgency and poor decision making could have cost children and staff their lives. At Paisley and at the other schools, that decision could have most certainly cost the lives of black and brown children who are most of the schools’ populations.

It is these same black and brown children who have the potential to be disproportionately adversely affected by teachers being allowed to have firearms in schools.

Imagine what could happen if a teacher is confronted with a student, especially many of the black and brown children who are larger in stature and intimidating to some.

Will they be gunned down? At first glance, you may say “no,” but there is an overwhelming amount of data that shows how these children are often on the receiving end of discipline and punishment. Will they be placed in front

of a firearm because the local school system fails to act or permits its teachers to be armed in the classroom?

Right now, we cannot say we trust the district to do the right thing, especially since it appears that educators are getting off lightly in the face of the sheer terror of gun violence. If the actions of the past month don’t scream, “we don’t need Teacher Resource Officers,” then what will? Let’s imagine these same teachers being given an additional supplement for agreeing to take on this role.

They would be given a supplement, even though teachers already can’t get a raise, some students don’t have textbooks, and teachers are routinely told there is no money for education resources.

learning environment, would make them feel less safe, and would ultimately lead to an increase in gun-related deaths in American public schools. Most expressed concern that a gun carried by a teacher would fall into the wrong hands.” (Elon University, 2018) For once, please listen to educators.

Also listen to criminologists and those who work in law enforcement who oppose this bill. Listen and follow their proposed solutions. They, alongside teachers, offer the following alternatives: *Equipping School Resource Officers to deal with intruders and equitably with students *Training teachers on how to use research-based deescalation tactics *Increased support for mental health funding for all residents *Enhanced training for emergency situations *Mandating that at least two armed officers be present at schools *Adding high-security measures in schools Are these not feasible? Somehow there is funding for those high salaried at the top and funding for programs that we try which may or may not work. It’s a gamble.

Our children’s lives are not a gamble. This is life or death.

Signed in Support, Miranda Jones, M.Ed., Educator Kimya N. Dennis, Ph.D., Criminologist Ricky Johnson, M.A., Educator Jack S. Monell, Ph.D., Criminologist Lance Jones, President, Gate City Chapter, North State Law Enforcement Officers Association

Illustration by Gaby Fantone Certainly, this can’t be the direction in which Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools wants to move. If nothing else convinces you that teachers with firearms and NC Senate Bill 192 is wrong, the Elon University Poll conducted in partnership with the Raleigh News & Observer and the Charlotte Observer (February 28-March 5, 2018) reported that 78% of teachers think this is a bad idea. Also the poll found that “a majority of N.C. public school teachers said allowing teachers to carry guns on campus and in the classroom would be harmful to the

Miranda Jones is a native of Winston-Salem. She is an educator and black activist with a heart for servant leadership.

Kimya N. Dennis is a native of Richmond, VA. She is an educator, community advocate, researcher, and consultant specializing in mental health, criminal justice system, and reproductive health.

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Eagle Scout Returns Home to lead Old Hickory Council

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to begin accepting applications for grants

State-Level Systemic Change Fall 2019 Grant Cycle now open

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The Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America, recently announced the selection of Jacob Andrew “Drew” Armstrong as Scout executive of the Old Hickory Council effective April 15.

The Old Hickory Council, based in Winston-Salem, serves youth and families through scouting in eight northwest North Carolina counties including Alleghany, Ashe, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin.

Armstrong began his professional Scouting career in 1996 as a district executive in the Old Hickory Council. He then became a senior district executive at the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Armstrong was promoted to program director of the Chickasaw Council in Memphis, Tennessee, and then director of support services. Most recently, Armstrong left Memphis and has been Scout executive of the Conquistador Council in Roswell, New Mexico.

Armstrong is the first person who participated as a youth in the Old Hickory Council Scouting program to rise to the position of the council’s Scout Executive.

“Drew has been an extremely successful professional at multiple councils across the country,” said John Loftis, Old Hickory Council board chairman.

“We are excited to welcome him home and look forward to his leadership of the Old Hickory Council as we bring Scouting to youth across northwest North Carolina.”

“I look forward to returning to the Old Hickory Council and working with the volunteers and staff who provide positive experiences in the greatest leadership program for youth,” said Drew Armstrong. “Serving as Scout Executive of this council

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Andrew “Drew” Armstrong has been named Scout Executive for the Old Hickory Council. is a dream come true and I look forward to giving back to the council that has given me so much.”

Armstrong is a native of Boonville and began his Scouting experience in a small troop in Boonville. As a youth, he served on staff at the Old Hickory Council’s Camp Raven Knob for 13 summers. Armstrong is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow.

Prior to and early in his professional Scouting career, Armstrong served as a law enforcement officer in various full-time and reserve police officer and sheriff’s deputy capacities from August 1993 to June 2000 in Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties. His personal interests intersect with Scouting’s outdoor focus as he enjoys whitewater kayaking, shooting sports and adventure travel.

In 2018 in the Old Hickory Council, 4,405 youth were enrolled in Scouting’s traditional youth program segments. including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Explorers.

Over 2,000 adult volun-

teers were registered at the end of 2018. Nearly 2,000 area students participated in the Learning for Life program, a character education partnership with local schools with most students spending a day or longer at Camp Raven Knob. During the summer of 2018, 3,852 Scouts attended Camp Raven Knob.

Area Scouts provided over 25,000 hours of community service throughout the northwest North Carolina territory. The Old Hickory Council partnered with 130 local churches, civic clubs and other Chartered Partner Organizations to provide support for local Scout groups.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Additional information about Scouting can be found at www. scouting.org. For information on the Old Hickory Council and how to get involved in Scouting in Northwest North Carolina, go to www.oldhickorycouncil.org.

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Raptors expose Giannis’ offensive limitations The Toronto Raptors are headed to the NBA finals for the first time in team history. After falling behind 0-2 to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Raptors ran off four straight victories to move on and face the two-time champion Golden State Warriors in the finals, starting tonight.

Milwaukee was the best team, record wise in the NBA during the regular season. They strolled through the playoffs, entering the Eastern Conference finals. They looked to be well on their way to the NBA finals after winning the first two games of the series, but Toronto made the necessary defensive adjustments entering game three and Milwaukee was never able to recover.

The biggest adjustment that was made by Nick Nurse, head coach of the Raptors, and the player was Giannis Antetokounmpo. During the first two games of the series, Giannis was able to freely drive to the basket to either score or kick to open shooters. Toronto also switched Kawhi Leonard onto Antetokounmpo as his primary defender after game two, which totally changed the complexion of the series.

With Leonard as his primary defender, Antetokounmpo’s offensive shortcomings were on full display. The Raptors also began to collapse on him as he drove to the basket and quickly closed out on shooters. That recipe proved to be the correct one, as the Bucks could not find a way to adjust.

The main reason was that Giannis just does not have enough offensive weaponry in his arsenal.

He is a dynamic player in the open court, along with being a force driving to the basket. What Toronto was able to prove was that Giannis does not have any post moves on the block.

He must develop some sort of post-game to give the defense another look.

We have long known Antetokounmpo does not have a consistent jump shot, so with him being limited in the post, he can be limited with the right defensive strategy.

There have been many star players that came into the league without a jump shot, but they developed one over time. LeBron James, Jimmy Butler and Leonard were all inconsistent jump shooters their first few years in the league and developed to become good to above average shooters.

James has even incorporated a post-up game to go in his repertoire of skills.

Antetokounmpo must continue to develop his game so he can reach his full potential. In my opinion, he still is the league MVP this season, but if he wants to add an NBA championship to his mantle, he must broaden his game.

Once Giannis has a jump shot that the defense must respect and a few post moves, he will be almost unstoppable. Every superstar had to go through growing pains like this before they reached the pinnacle.

At 24 years of age, Antetokounmpo has not even reached his prime, but he will be a scary player once he does.

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The Bull City played host to the Durham Strid-

ers Invitational last Saturday afternoon. Several area track clubs made the trip to Durham to compete.

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North Forsyth holds 7 on 7 spring game

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“Reclaim the North” has been the motto for the North Forsyth Vikings football team since head coach Jay Blair and his staff took over. Last week they took to the field for their 7 on 7 spring game and Big Man Challenge.

There is some excitement once again on Shattalon Drive.

A big problem for the Vikings in recent years has been the lack of players coming out to play for the team. So far, they have nearly 50 players come out this spring and expect to add more before the start of the year.

The purpose of the game was to see how the team has progressed thus far this spring, said Blair.

After having the chance to see his players in action, Blair said he was pleased with the development of his players.

“I think they grew from the day I stepped on campus and became head coach of North Forsyth football,” said Blair of the game. “They have worked their hardest to achieve everything that I set out for them to accomplish and they saw a glimpse of what they can be today.”

The skill position players participated in one-onone drills, 7-on-7 passing drills and a full 7-on-7 scrimmage. Not to leave the big guys out, the offensive linemen had their own set of drills, which included a tug of war and the Big Man relay, just to name a few events.

Blair had a few things he wanted to see from his

The Vikings held their 7 on 7 spring football game last week. players during the game and the drills. He especially wanted to see what his players had retained from the first few days of spring ball.

“What I was looking for was basically their attention to detail and putting together what the previous nine days prepared us to be,” he said. “I wanted to make sure we executed on offense by knowing the signals and running the plays. On defense I wanted to see some communication on the back end with the coverages.

“They did well on defense and coach Williams has done a great job as our defensive coordinator, and Coach Ledbetter, with that brilliant mind of his, has gotten the guys on offense

prepared to score us a lot of points.”

Blair stated he was impressed with his quarterback play, because he has two players that have yet to separate themselves from one another. “I have two quarterbacks that I am going to have to make a decision on soon and both of them went out and did an excellent job by recognizing coverages, finding what the defense gave them, and delivering the ball,” Blair said of his signal callers.

Even though Blair was happy with the overall performance of his team, he did feel there were a few things they needed to work on as they prepare for the season.

“We are definitely go-

ing to work on our route running, because we were down a couple of receivers, so some guys had to step up,” he said. “Another thing was when we drove the ball down to the red zone, we had some trouble getting it in the end zone.

But that also says that the defense is playing well though, but I still expect my offense to put it in the box when we get down there.”

The coaching staff is excited to see how many other players will come out for the team during the summer and preseason workouts. Blair says he loves the fact that so many kids come out to compete for position on the team.

“I am excited about what this summer brings

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us as far as the growth of the team,” he continued.

“Now that they have the basics, it’s time to add on and get them ready to become champions.”

Blair takes little credit in the large number of kids that have come out thus far. He said everything he does is by design and many of the guys who have come out have been recruited by the players themselves.

“Having someone like Bernard Williams, or Chris Carter, Brett Mack, Coach Lane, or any of those guys that have been in those halls as a student athlete, and the passion, commitment and love for the school that they bring, they can’t help but go out and spread this message,” Blair said emphatically.

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Rapper performs for kids at rec center

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The Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department and A-Visions brought rapper “Jamal” to the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center last Friday to perform for the neighborhood kids and give them some advice from someone inside the industry.

Jamal came to town to perform at a party that took place on Saturday night.

Lee Stewart of A-Visions and Your Vision is Not Dead Youth Center, coordinated with John Torain, senior supervisor of the MLK recreation center, to Photos by Smooth Production Photography bring Jamal to the center. Jamal performed several songs for the youth at the rec center Friday afternoon.

Stewart said he works on the road a lot and some this industry, people will row view of life and want- and stay out of trouble. He of his business partners want you to sign things ed to show them what can stated it was good to show know artists in the inand if you don’t know how happen if they focus on the the young people that there dustry, so when the event to read, you have no idea right things. is life outside of the city of was planned for Saturday what you are getting your“Today, kids don’t look Winston-Salem. night, he thought it would self into.” at things the same what be a good idea for the artist During the event, Jamal they did in the past, espeto come and speak with the performed several of his cially when it comes to the kids in the center. songs for the young kids respect level of others,” he “I wanted to do someand adults in attendance. said. “We wanted to show thing to give back to the He then took questions them that you don’t have city of where I’m from,” from the crowd pertaining to be disrespectful and act said Stewart. “I wanted to life in the industry. He like what you see every to let the youth know that then gave the youth some day.

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Nearly 40 kids packed the stands of the MLK recreation center to see Jamal perform. there is something outside of violence and if you want to be a rapper or engineer,

advice about what it takes to make it to his level and life skills outside of the music industry. There was

“We just want to show them that you don’t have to be out in the street living the gang life and throw-

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The kids in the rec center dance during the performance from Jamal. you can.

“There is a business side to everything you do in life and you have to know the financial side before you go and start signing your name on things,” he continued. “In

also a barber in attendance that gave a free haircut to a lucky young person.

Stewart said he was pleased to have a part in bringing this event to the young people of the center.

He feels the young people of the city have such a nar-

ing up signs. We intend to show them there is a better life, but you have to work for it.”

Torian said he was excited to bring someone like Jamal to the center to show the kids what can happen if they work hard

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Jesus Institutes a New Covenant Scriptures: Mark 14:17-24; Hebrews 8:6-11 By the end of this lesson, we will *Identify Jesus as the initiator of the new covenant illustrated in the Lord’s Supper. *Appreciate our standing in right relationship with God because of the new covenant. *Consider the Lord’s Supper with reverence as the sign of new covenant in Christ.

Background: The lesson takes place at Passover.

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were celebrations of God’s covenant with Israel when He freed them from Egypt. The order of the Passover meal was: 1. Drinking a cup of red wine mixed with water; 2. The ceremonial washing of hands symbolizing the need for spiritual and moral cleansing; 3. Eating the bitter herbs, symbolic of bondage in Egypt; 4. Drinking the second cup of wine accompanied by the head of household’s explanation of the meaning of Passover; 5. Singing the Hallel (Psalms 113-118); 6. The lamb is served with unleavened bread; 7. Drinking the third cup of wine. Jesus used this same celebration to make a new covenant with His believers.

Lesson: As Mark writes, the Passover meal was eaten at night after sunset. Jesus had a room set up for the feast in banquet style where they reclined around the table (most likely nothing like the portraits of the Lord’s Supper). Jesus speaks not of the Passover as tradition dictates, but to tell them that He will be betrayed by one of them (verses 17-18). The response of the twelve is not “who is it” but “Is it I” (verse 19). Jesus, however, does not give a name, but rather an action of betrayal to come (verse 20). Jesus indicates, too, that this is just another fulfillment of Scripture. “For the Son of Man is to go just as it is written of Him;” Jesus acknowledges His fate and also the fate of His betrayer. “It would have been good for that man if he had not been born.” This did not refer only to Judas’ hanging himself, but to the severe punishment mentioned in Hebrews 10:29 of those who do not believe in Christ as the risen Lord (verse 21). Jesus continues speaking and here transformed the Passover of the Old Covenant into the Lord’s Supper of the New Covenant.

Jesus doesn’t mention the Lamb itself, but uses the bread to symbolize His body, representing separation from worldliness, sin and false religion and the beginning of a new life of holiness and godliness (verse 22). The third cup of wine, “This is my blood of the covenant,” Jesus includes in His declaration “which is poured for many,” now including not just Israel, but both Jew and Gentile, all those who believe (verses 23-24). Jesus created a new memorial feast to remember God’s deliverance from sin.

This new feast is not bound to the celebration time of Passover only, it is to be done as often as we like.

The writer of Hebrews recounts in chapter 8 the responsibilities and duties of a high priest and concludes saying that Jesus is more than a high priest, He is also a mediator, “the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises” (verse 6). He points out too, that the older covenant was incomplete and imperfect, and only intended to be temporary. That covenant was of external observance; the new one is of internal observance using our minds and hearts. “And I will be their God, And they will be My people” (verses 7-10).

(See Jeremiah 31:31-34). (The UMI Annual Commentary 2018-2019, Standard Lesson Commentary 20182019, the MacArthur Study Bible, NIV, and the Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: When partaking of the Lord’s Supper, are we truly observing in our hearts and minds the sacrifice made for us? Do we truly recognize the redemptive power at work in our lives?

Application: Passover defined Old Testament Israel as God’s covenant people. Today the Lord’s Supper defines Christians. We recognize Jesus as our mediator, advocating for us in the presence of God the Father. Because of Jesus’ seat and sacrifice, we are free from our sins. And as Christians, we have the opportunity to share the redemptive power of Jesus with someone who needs salvation. “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often you drink it, in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians 11:25b).

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First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) recognized nine high school and college graduates and graduation candidates during its College Day service Sunday, May 19, during the 10:45 a.m. service.

The annual observance celebrated the academic achievements of the following scholars: *Kentra Butler, son of Traci Butler-Miller and Kendrick Miller, who will graduate from WinstonSalem Preparatory School and attend Chowan University in the fall where he will play football. *Brittany Carpenter, daughter of Maryann McGill and Johannas Carpenter, who will graduate from Parkland High School with plans to work in the fashion industry. *Sha’Money Coleman, daughter of Kesha Coleman-Simon and stepdaughter of Chris Simon, who graduated from UNCCharlotte with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and a minor in public health. She plans to obtain mental health certification this summer and enroll in

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Dr. Dennis Bishop, center, poses with some of the congregation’s graduates and Donovan Livingston, guest speaker. zier, graduated from Early College Forsyth with a high school diploma and Forsyth Technical Community College with an associate degree in science with honors. She will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall to study biomedical and health sciences. *Niakesha Frazier graduated with honors from Winston-Salem State University with a master of science in nursing degree (Family Nurse Practitioner). She plans to continue her study this fall to pursue the doctoral degree in nursing practice. *Keisha Ijames, daughter of Carolyn Ijames and the late Alan Ijames,

tion degree with a concentration in human resources from North Carolina A&T State University. She has accepted a position with Ashley Distribution Services. *Fatima Nailah McKoy, daughter of Camille McKoy, graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in family community services.

Donovan Livingston, program manager of the Pre-college Program at Wake Forest University and an acclaimed speaker and spoken word poet, challenged the graduates with a message entitled “To Be Christian and Inclusive: Critical Questions

graduates that they are God’s masterpieces, “created and crafted for a divine purpose bigger than you can imagine,” he said.

“When somebody makes you feel less than or otherwise, remind yourself that you are a work of art.”

Addressing question two, Livingston acknowledged a rough start to his undergraduate studies. He invoked Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Now a Ph.D. candidate at UNCGreensboro, he explained that asking for help may be the hardest and bravest thing you do - the intersection of faith and common sense - to get where you want to go. He urged them to give credit to their supporters as they experienced success “... turn your tassel, but never turn your back on the place that made you. Your name is not the only one on that diploma.”

The final question and the one Livingston considered most important, addressed marginalized communities, those who are left behind or left out because they are unlike those inpower. He described the diverse groups of people who followed Jesus, telling the graduates that Jesus didn’t oppress those who were different and neither should they.

Donovan Livingston, program manager of the Pre-college Program at Wake Forest Livingston ended his University and an acclaimed speaker and spoken word poet, delivered the message address having the graduduring the service. ates stand with him to echo an affirmation of strength: the Nursing Program. graduated cum laude from for Young Leaders.” With “Sharpen your eyes. Tune *Whitney Crawford Winston-Salem State Uni- a spirited mix of scripture your ears. Know what you completed the Medical Asversity with a degree in and contemporary poetic see. Understand what you sisting Program at Virginia mass communications and style that drew laughter hear. Minute by minute.

College and received naa minor in speech. She and Amens, Livingston Hour by hour. As we know tional certification through plans to pursue a master’s posed three questions that our story, we know our the National Healthcare degree in speech pathol- called for self-assessment power.”

Association. She is emand reflection: Who am I? ogy at UNC-Greensboro. ployed by Cone Sports *Kendra Ijames, How did I get here? Who Medicine and Primary daughter of Carolyn is missing?

Care.

For question one, LivIjames and the late Alan *Breyana Frazier, Ijames, received the mas- ingston referenced Ephedaughter of Niakesha Frater of business administra- sians 2:10 to assure the

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.

June 2 Gospel concert On Sunday, June 2 at 5 p.m., Willie Mason and Friends will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a gospel concert.

The event will be held at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive. The Reverend Dr. Nathan E. Scovens is the host pastor.

June 2 Worship services At the Unitarian Universalist Fellow-

ship, 4055 Robinhood Road, the Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “Hot Topics” at the traditional worship service at 10:30 a.m. At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Ken Ostberg will present an illustrated travelogue about Portugal and northern Spain.

At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Pam Lepley will lead a discussion titled “Getting to Know You.” For more information, see UUFWS.org.

June 2 Church on the lawn Ambassador Cathedral, 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive, will host church on the lawn June 2 at 10 a.m. They will be giving out clothes and hot dogs. The entire community is invited.

June 2 Church and pastoral anniversary Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 Claremont Ave. NE, will celebrate its 99th church anniversary and 16th pastoral anniversary on June 2. Dr. Clarence Johnson, pastor emeritus of Elm

Grove Baptist Church will be the 11 a.m. speaker. At the 4 p.m. service, the speaker will be Dr. Nelson McCall of New Beginnings Christian Church.

June 2 Church services St. Philips Moravian Church will worship at 11 a.m. at 911 S. Church St. They will be celebrating with the Ascension Liturgy and asking, “Am I a thermometer or a thermostat?”

June 2 35th pastoral anniversary The Trinity (Holy Trinity FGFC), located at 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, invites everyone to join them for the Pastoral 35th Anniversary honoring Pastor Richard C. Miller & Co-pastor Ernestine Miller on Sunday, June 2 at 10:45 a.m.

For more information, contact the church office at (336)-784-9347.

June 8 The Law, Youth & Justice Forum

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The Veteran’s Ministry and Men of Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will host “The Law, Youth & Justice” forum June 8 from 9:15 a.m.

– noon in the New Fellowship Hall. The event begins with a breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

The forum panelists are Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr., Rev. Brent Bailey, Antonio Stevenson, Chief District Attorney Jennifer L. Martin and spoken word artist Demi Day. Rev. Dr. John Mendez is the senior pastor.

June 8 Grief Care St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, sponsors “Grief Care,” a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. The next session will be held on June 8 at 10 a.m. The topic is “Grief And Your Relationships.” For additional information, call (336) 723-4531 or (336) 722-5517.

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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 WinstonSalem 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 30 – Job workshop The Morningside/ Reynolds Park Neighborhood Association along with the Josh Howard Foundation is sponsoring an opportunity for people who wish to obtain skills relating to seeking a job.

On May 30, at 6 p.m. at the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center (2450 Reynolds Park Rd).

TODAY, May 30 – Artwork exhibition The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is presenting an exhibition featuring artwork by Winston-Salem based artist Ellen Heck as part of SECCA’s curated sale series Southern Idiom.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public and will include a cash bar (no bar charge for SECCA Members).

TODAY, May 30 – Community meeting The East/Northeast Winston Neighborhood Association wants seniors, caregivers and residents to join in sharing your views concerning the needs of our aging populations.

There are many groups and organizations that want to hear from you on May 30 at 6 p.m. at 14th St. Recreation Center.

Please RSVP at (336) 997-2519 or go to https:// aarp.cvent.com/27015.

Forsyth Futures, AARP and Age-Friendly Forsyth would like to hear from you.

TODAY, May 30 – Board of Elections meeting The Board of Elections regular meeting will be held Thursday, May 30 at 5 p.m. at Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St. Free Parking will be provided.

May 31 – Benefits workshop The Winston-Salem VA Regional Office is holding a free workshop for faithbased leaders, community leaders, and first responders at Goodwill University Parkway in Winston-Salem on May 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Designed to increase awareness of available VA benefits, the workshop will consist of three 50-minute interactive sessions. Questions should be directed to Chris Warguez, Christopher.

Warguez@va.gov.

June 1 – Reading is FUN Run Saturday, June 1 will mark the 6th Annual Reading is FUN Run, a family event that combines physical activities with reading, located at Vandalia Elementary, 407 E. Vandalia Road, Greensboro, N.C. For additional information, or to schedule an interview with Ms. Crosby, contact Audretta Hall at 336-471-7672 or email Audretta515@ gmail.com .

June 4 – The Forsyth County Genealogical Society meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

June 5 – 75th D-Day anniversary Trellis Supportive Care is hosting a remembrance and recognition luncheon on Wednesday, June 5 at 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Richard Childress Racing Special Event Center in Welcome, N.C. For more information or to register, contact Trellis Supportive Care at (336) 768-6157 ext. 1622.

June 5 – Disabilities Trust Talk Disabilities Trust Talk is a human relations approach to police and community dialogue. It’s also an opportunity to provide citizen input directly to police officers in a trusting, open environment.

The event is June 5 from

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at The Enrichment Center, 1006 SW Marshall St. Call Pam Peoples-Joyner at (336) 773-7962 for more information. Pre-register, seating is limited.

June 6 – Alumni meeting The 14th St. School Alumni are planning the 4th Annual All-Class Reunion and want all those that attended 14th St. School to join the meeting on Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at the 14th Recreation Center.

For more info, contact President Alfred Harvey at (336) 414-9241.

June 6 – Appreciation breakfast Everyone is invited to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in Forsyth County. The appreciation breakfast will be held on June 6 at Triad Park from 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Call (336) 904-0300 to RSVP. June 7 – Bestselling Author Jean Kwok Bookmarks is thrilled to present #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Jean Kwok on June 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bookmarks bookstore at 634 W. Fourth St. #110 in Winston-Salem.

Visit bookmarksnc.org for more information.

June 7 – Opening reception The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) will present an exhibition of oil paintings by Charles Edward Williams entitled “Warm Water.” The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Williams will be at the opening and will give a short talk and answer questions. This event is free and open to the public and will include a cash bar (no bar charge for SECCA Members).

June 10 – Bookmarks presents Gwendolyn Womack Bookmarks is excited to host bestselling and PRISM award-winning author Gwendolyn Womack, author of The Memory Painter and The Fortune Teller. She will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Charlie Lovett as part of his popular “Inside the Writers’ Studio” podcast.

This live recording will take place on Monday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Bookmarks Bookstore at 634 W. Fourth Street #110 in downtown Winston-Salem. The event is free and open to the public.

June 10 – Quarterly community forum In a continued showing of his commitment to transparency and openness, Sheriff Kimbrough will be hosting the FCSO Quarterly Community Forum on Monday, June 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. The event will be at the Rural Hall Library, located at 7125 Broad Street, Rural Hall.

This will be an open forum event and all community members are invited to attend.

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$496.4 Million Budget Proposed for 2019-2020 City services to residents would remain at current levels and the city WHERE THE MONEY would raise its minimum pay to $13 COMES FROM an hour under the proposed $496.4 Charges for services: $162.2 million million budget for 2019-20 that City Property taxes: $146.1 million Manager Lee Garrity presented Intergovernmental resources: $57.9 million Sales taxes: $46.4 million today to Mayor Allen Joines and the Bond proceeds: $44.9 million City Council.

Civil penalties, other: $17.2 million The proposed budget allocates Reserve: $11.8 million $368.4 million for operations, $46 Licenses & permits: $7.7 million million for debt service and $82 million Investment income: $2.2 million for capital improvements. In order to Total: $496.4 million pay for the bond projects voters approved in November, the property WHERE THE tax rate would increase 4 cents to MONEY GOES 63.74 cents for every $100 of value.

Environmental health: $194.9 million Absent the bond projects, the property Public safety: $111.9 million Transportation: $51.5 million tax rate would not have increased, Debt management: $51 million City Manager Lee Garrity said.

Community & economic The proposed budget is $33.5 development: $25.7 million million less than the current budget, Recreation & culture: $20.8 million chiefly due to lower capital spending Human Resources: $18.1 million for the Utilities Department.

Interdepartmental services: $13.4 million General government: 7.8 million Spending in the general fund, which Fiscal management: $1.3 million accounts for most tax-supported Total: $496.4 million services, would increase by $6.5 million to $211.9 million.

The increase in general-fund spending can be attributed in part to providing a 2 percent pay raise to police officers and firefighters effective Jan. 1, 2020, as part of a multi-year effort the City Council authorized in 2016 to improve public safety retention.

The rest of the increase in the general fund can be attributed to raising the minimum wage by 50 cents to $13 an hour, and to the market-rate pay increases that the council approved last June but did not take effect until April 8, 2019.

The City Council’s Finance Committee will hold a public hearing May 30. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the budget on June 17. By state law, the council must adopt a budget for 2019-2020 by June 30. The budget would take effect July 1.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET • Four-cent increase in the property-tax rate, to 63.74 cents for every $100 of value, to pay for the bond projects voters approved in November.

• $69.6 million for water, sewer, stormwater and landfill capital projects.

• No new or increased user fees, except for a slight increase in the base charge for water service ($1.02 per month for residential service) and a $5 increase in the optional yard-cart fee.

• No reduction in services to households.

• Elimination of 10 vacant positions in general fund-supported operations.

• Two percent retention pay increase for police officers and firefighters.

• City’s minimum wage increased to $13/hour.

• No merit pay increases for general and public safety employees.

• $1.7 million increase in city contribution to employee retirement plans to meet new contribution requirements that are taking effect.

• $670,140 for downtown improvements, financed through the 9-cent Business Improvement District levy on downtown businesses and residents.

• $1.2 million in grants for community agencies.

How to Participate…

Copies of the proposed budget are available for review at City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 30, and online at CityofWS.org. Copies also will be available for review by May 28 at city recreation centers and public library branches within the city.

• Finance Committee workshops at 5 p.m. May 30 and at 4 p.m. June 6 City Hall, Room 239.

• Finance Committee public hearing, 7 p.m.

May 30, City Hall Council Chamber, Room 230.

• City Council public hearing, 7 p.m. June 17, City Hall Council Chamber.

Watch council and committee budget meetings live on WSTV (Spectrum cable channel 13, AT&T U-verse channel 99; streamed at CityofWS.org).

Phone in comments about the budget on the Citizen Feedback line, 336-734-1400, or submit comments through a form on the city website.

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

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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 7:00 p.m. on June 3, 2019, on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of Gateway Management Services, Ltd, to amend and change from RS9 to RM5-S (Residential Building, Single Family; Residential Building, Twin Home; Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Multifamily; and Planned Residential Development) and a Special Use Permit for access, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the east side of Germanton Road, north of Hanes Mill Road; property consists of ±4.43 acres and is PIN# 6828-89-5726 and a portion of PIN# 6828-98-3508 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3413) [If Special Use Permit is granted by the Planning Board, there will be a quasi-judicial hearing].

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 above-described 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 City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 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.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Sandra Keeney, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle May 23, 30, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Charles Parker Umstead (19 E 674), also known as Parker Umstead, C. Parker Umstead deceased January 6, 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 31, 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 30th day of May, 2019.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 18 JA 229 IN THE MATTER OF: KYLI JAHAI PINSON DOB: 10-8-2018 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: (1) Amanda Elizabeth Pinson also known as Amanda Elizabeth Clary, Mother of the Kyli Jahai Pinson 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 on November 30, 2018 with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15).

You are required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Juvenile Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Juvenile Petition.

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

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

A review hearing on the Juvenile Petition is scheduled for 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear said case.

This the 13th day of May, 2019 By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The Chronicle May 16, 23, 30, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Donald Warren Hetrick (19 E 989), also known as Don Hetrick, deceased April 9, 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 19, 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 13th day of May, 2019.

Todd Gregory Hetrick Fiduciary for Donald Warren Hetrick, deceased 5060 Dalton Manor Ct. Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Bobby Ray Wilson (18 E 2597), deceased November 29, 2018, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before August 119, 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 10th day of May, 2019.

Darryl Willis Little Fiduciary for Bobby Ray Wilson, deceased 1801 Hattie Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2019

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Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Joe Henry Smith, Sr. (11 E 635), also known as Joe Henry Smith, Joe H. Smith deceased June 26, 2009 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 19, 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 13th day of May, 2019.

Jacqueline Moore Hairston Fiduciary for Joe Henry Smith, Sr. deceased 3881 Draper St. Winston-Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Richard Kilfoyle (19 E 1064), also known as Richard Steven Kilfoyle, Richard S. Kilfoyle deceased April 11, 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 26, 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 20th day of May, 2019.

Marilyn Renita Shackelford Fiduciary for Richard Kilfoyle, deceased 604 West Park Court Winston-Salem, NC 27103 The Chronicle May 23, 30, and June 6, 13 2019

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 19 JT 038 SAFE FORSYTH SURRENDER AKA ISAIAH FREDRICK FORSYTH DOB: 02-19-19 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Jane Doe- mother of the juvenile John Doe- father of the juvenile TAKE NOTICE that 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 Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the abovereferenced juvenile.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:45 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 24th day of May, 2019 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900 The Chronicle May 30, and June 6, 13, 2019

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Writer’s Corner

Why I did not make it to the funeral

For Seniors Only has been a proud sponsor of the Senior Games/SilverArts competition for several years. The 2019 SilverArts Literary Competition entries were blind judged by Winston-Salem Writers. The winners are:

BY SCOTT HOOPER

I have a type of mental block when it comes to funerals. When I am told the details of the upcoming wake, I hear: “Funeral … blah, blah blah, two o’clock, blah … location.”

I make a mental note and file it away until I need to retrieve it.

When I am going somewhere for the first Scott Hooper time, I always leave 20 make the left and drive … minutes early for what I and drive. call “getting lost time.” In Where is this funeral 40 years of driving, I have home that is supposed to always needed the “getting be ten minutes from my lost time” because places house? I am now 19 miles are never where they are away. That’s when the supposed to be and things light on the dash indicating never look like I picture low fuel goes on. I go back them in my head. Plus, to the main road and this I often get left and right time make the right turn. confused.

I find a gas station, get So what I remembered gas and ask about the locafrom the message I re- tion of the funeral home. ceived was “Something, The guy says, “It’s up the something … two o’clock road a ways.” I glance up … something … location.” the road and see a large As it turns out, those building with cars lined up little words in between the out front. I figure I am now “somethings” was infor- too late for the funeral, but mation I needed to know. in time for the procession Thinking I have a funeral to the graveyard. This is to attend at two o’clock, at great because I can at least twenty minutes to eleven, show up at the cemetery at a stoplight, I pause to re- and maybe no one will read the message to make notice that I missed the fusure I have the address. neral.

That’s when I note that I pull in behind the last the funeral is not at two car and wait a few mino’clock, but at eleven. Uh utes, but nothing happens. oh, I rush home, don’t have To be on the safe side, I time to shower, splash on decide to check with the cologne, and throw on a car in front of me to make coat and tie. sure I am in line for the As I start my car, I right procession. I get out quickly refer to those men- of my car, walk up to the tal notes on how to get to car in front of me and ask the funeral home. To be on the lady, “What is this line the safe side, I check the for?” She replies, “I’m car’s GPS, which I can’t picking my daughter up get to work. No problem, I from school.” She looks at go to my phone’s GPS and me rather suspiciously and it brings up a map. This is starts to quickly roll up her good. I drive and drive and car window. I ask, “Do you finally reach a point where know where the funeral I think I may need to turn home is?” around, but then again, “Yeah, it’s up the road maybe I don’t. So I drive a ways.” some more. I get to the I drive up the road “a road I think I am supposed ways,” but finally give up. to be on and glance down I am now over an hour late. at my phone which says As I drive along, I “Turn right,” but my mind glance over to my left is saying “Turn left.” Usu- and sure enough, there is ally I have better luck with the funeral home. No one the phone, but this time I

Piedmont Plus Senior Games/ SilverArts winners announced

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is there; the parking lot is empty.

I pull off the road and set my GPS to “home” and drive the five minutes back to my house.

And that’s why I always leave 20 minutes early to allow for “getting lost time.”

Scott Hooper is a Winston-Salem artist, photographer and poet/writer. He is a member of Associated Artists of Winston-Salem.

You can view his art at www.scotthooperartist. com.

Essay: Gold - Helen Webb, “Buying a New Car” Silver - Robert Dixon, “The Trouble with Church Music” Bronze - William Gramley, “The Value and Pain of Protesting” Life Experiences/Memoir: Gold - Helen Webb, “The Big Stick” Silver - Charles Swanson, “ Guantanamera” Bronze - William Gramley, “My Legs” Poem: Gold - Sue Murray, “Grocery List” Silver - William Gramley, “My Lady Lake” Bronze - Barbara Satow, “Scarlett Dance” Short Story: Gold - Margaret Miller, “Flying Without Wings”

Photo by Judie Holcomb-Pack

Carolyn Gillis reads her SilverArts poetry entry, “Thank you, Mom,” at Bookmarks on April 29.

Silver - Betty Weatherman, “Oh Those Eyes” Bronze - William Gramley, “Did Jesus Like it Here?”

The winners were awarded their medals at a reception on April 29 at the Shepherd’s Center and afterward several of the winners read their entries at Bookmarks.

The gold medal winners can compete at the State Senior Games in September in Raleigh.

For more information on Senior Games, go to www.weplay.ws and click on the Seniors link.

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June Senior Events Calendar: *”Pulse: Visual Artists and Music” now through August 15 at the Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road.

The work of artists Leo Rucker, Bobby Roebuck, and Owens Daniels will be on view; their paintings and photographs celebrate the significance of music and the performing arts. The exhibit will run through the National Black Theatre Festival. *Friday Social Club every Friday, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St. Free, but registration is required due to limited space. Call 336748-0217 for more information. *Parkland High School Class of 1971 Reunion Committee is planning the class reunion. Members of the class are asked to send name, address, phone number and email to parklandreunion@gmail.com. *Lunch and Learn: Medicare, hosted

by Compass Financial Services, June 3, 11:00 a.m., Bleu Restaurant, 3425 Frontis St. Free, but registration is recommended.

Call 336-768-5111. *Open Mic, hosted by Winston-Salem Writers, (first Tuesday of each month), June 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Liberty Arts Coffee House, 526 N. Liberty St. Free event that offers beginning and experienced writers an opportunity to read five minutes of their work to a friendly audience.

For information, visit www.wswriters. org. *75th Anniversary of D-Day Luncheon, June 5, 11 a.m., Richard Childress Racing Special Event Center, Welcome, N.C. Hosted by Trellis Supportive Care, this remembrance and recognition luncheon will celebrate the men and women

who served during World War II and who participated in D-Day. All veterans are invited to attend. To register, or for more information, call Trellis Supportive Care at 336-768-6157, ext. 1622. *Lecture Night in Camel City, June 8, 7 p.m., Bookmarks, 634 W. Fourth St, No. 110. National Humanities Awardwinning historian Jacqueline Dowd Hall will speak about the Lumpkin sisters, descendants of a prominent slaveholding family who were “estranged and yet forever entangled.” Admission is free. For information, visit www.bookmarksnc. org. *Tour and Open House, June 9, noon – 3 p.m., Brookridge Retirement Community, 1199 Hayes Forest Drive. Open house, lunch, tours and door prizes. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Becky Wright at 336-759-1044 or email rwright@brh.org. *Winston-Salem Community Band concert, June 9, 6:30 p.m., Miller Park.

The Summer Concert is free. *AARP meeting (second Tuesday except July and August), June 11, 12:00 p.m., Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr. Topic will be a presentation on Tec-Smart Devices by Angela Swann-Jones of the N.C. AARP. *Grief Workshop, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m., at Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane. Kay Windsor, a writer, will lead the workshop.

Participants may attend one or all of the workshops. To register, call 336-3311318. *Aging Well series presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health, June 11, 6:00

p.m., Central Public Library auditorium.

The topic is “.Keeping Your Private Information PRIVATE! Identity Thieves are Smart. You can be Smarter,” presented by Connie Long, systems and data security specialist, Bank of America. The seminar is free but registration suggested. Call 336-713-2378 to RSVP. *Second Thursday Seniors Writers Group, (second Thursday), June 13, 11 a.m., Carver School Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. All writers, whether just starting out or experienced, are invited to attend, discuss the craft of writing and share their work. Call Charlene Edwards at 336-703-2910 for information. *”Beach to the Beatles” concert featuring The Plaids, June 14, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Park. Free concert presented by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. *Downtown Jazz featuring Jackiem Joyner and Joe Robinson, June 14, 6:30 p.m., downtown Corpening Plaza. Free event presented by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership. *Summer on Liberty, June 15, 7 p.m., Liberty at Sixth Street. The Phase Band will perform funk and Motown music.

Free event presented by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. *Adult Children of Aging Parents meeting, third Tuesday, June 18, 5:307:00 p.m., Knollwood Baptist Church, 330 Knollwood St. All are welcome, but the focus will be on the needs of adult children who are caring for their aging parents. For more information, visit www. http://acapwinston-salem.org/. *Clemmons Cookin’ Book Club,

(third Wednesday), June 19, 12:15 p.m., Clemmons Public Library, 3554 Clemmons Road. Choose a recipe from the cookbook selected for the month and bring in the finished dish on meeting day to share and discuss the recipes. Call 336703-2921 for details. *Vets Coffee, (third Thursday), June 20, 9 a.m., PDQ, 285 Harvey St. All veterans and friends are invited to attend.

For more information, call Don Timmons at 336-331-1309 or email don.timmons@ hospicecarecenter.org. *Third Thursday Adult Coloring Club, June 20, 11:00 a.m., Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Dr. Call 336-703-2910 for information. *Sisters in Crime writers group, June 23, 1:30-4 p.m., High Point Library, 901 N. Main St. Free and open to all writers, all levels. For more information, visit www.murderwewrite.org. *Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston-Salem, (fourth Tuesday except December), June 25, 9:45 a.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Coffee and monthly meeting. Visitors welcome. Open to women who are new or established residents of the greater Winston-Salem area. For more information, email wsnewcomers@gmail.com. *Maple Springers Monthly Fellowship Luncheon, (fourth Thursdays), June 27, 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Maple Springs United Methodist Church, $5 for lunch.

To RSVP, contact the church office at 336-722-7563 by 5:00 p.m. Monday of the week of luncheon.

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Where there’s a grill, there’s a way

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Cookouts can be part of healthy eating

BY WAYNE MOGIELNICKI

You love backyard cookouts, but also want to maintain a healthy diet. No problem. Go ahead and fire up that grill!

Just be smart about what you cook and how you cook it, and be willing to broaden your view of what‘s grillable.

“When we think backyard barbecue it’s usually steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, maybe with a bag of chips on the side,” said Annette Frain, a registered dietitian with Wake Forest Baptist Health. “But it can be much more than that. There are so many other things that taste great grilled, including vegetables.

“What you have to do is make sure the meal is balanced even though it’s a backyard barbecue.”

Grilled food definitely tastes different than food cooked indoors, and to most people’s thinking, it tastes better.

That’s because grilling, unlike other methods, cooks food three ways at once, explained Dr. Joey Skelton, a pediatrician at Wake Forest Baptist’s Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem and an unabashed foodie.

“Grilling cooks by convection, which is heating the air all around what’s being cooked, as in an oven, and also by conduction, which is direct contact with a hot surface, in this case the metal grill but the same as a skillet on a stove top,” said Skelton, who conducts programs in culinary medicine, a new field that employs nutrition and good cooking habits to restore and maintain health. “Both of these

will produce some browning on what you’re cooking, maybe some char, and some flavor.

“What grilling adds that your oven or stove top doesn’t is radiant heat. You won’t get that in an oven unless you’re using the broiler, but you will always get it on a grill because whether you have charcoal or gas lit you’re going to have rays of heat coming up to add another, different layer of browning, charring and flavor to whatever you’re cooking.”

There’s also a smoke factor to the flavor of grilled foods, he said, whether from some fat dripping from meat onto the coals or the use of woods chips.

But isn’t that dripping, smoking and charring unhealthy?

Yes, to a degree. Grilling meat over high heat produces two chemical compounds that have been linked to cancer in animal studies, and inhaling smoke is never good. But the risk level of getting cancer from weekend cookouts is quite low.

“If you’re eating well-done steak off a grill five times a week you might have a problem, but for the average person who’s grilling once a week or so it’s not a major concern,” Skelton said.

So what’s good to grill?

“Lean cuts of beef are great, but you can also choose chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb or fish, including shrimp and salmon. And you definitely shouldn’t forget the vegetables.”

The lineup of vegetables suitable for grilling isn’t short.

“People probably first think of the

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The wide range of foods suitable for grilling means that backyard cookouts can be part of a healthy diet. green bell pepper and onion that you put on kebabs, but there are so many others,” Frain said, citing eggplant, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, green beans, broccoli and cauliflower.

“They all have a different taste when they’re grilled.”

She suggests using a grill pan to prevent vegetables from falling through the grates.

Serving grilled fruit such as peaches or pineapple for dessert or offering fruit- or mint-infused water as a refreshing alternative to alcoholic and sugary drinks also

Lost in a cloud of time and space

BY DEAN DRIVER

Sometimes a poorly planned, backlit snapshot tells a story better than a professional portrait.

I took this photo of my dad, who suffers from Alzheimer’s and lives in a facility with a dozen other dementia patients.

He once had a rich, complicated life like most of us do, full of friends and family and frustrations and successes. He once flew airplanes and rode motorcycles and water skied like a bad ass. He once had a head full of memories and names and numbers.

Now all that’s mostly

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Dean Driver’s Farther

gone, as this photo seems to say to me. His face - his own identity - is lost in the brilliance of sunlight.

An unreadable clock hovers over him, a symbol of

the cruel and inevitable passing of time. It almost looks like he’s enveloped in a dense fog, which is the way I think of him these days. He’s lost in a cloud of time and space.

All families have their burdens to bear and our family has no monopoly on loss or struggle. Blessings and curses are intertwined, with love and loss being just two sides of the same coin. But do be thankful for the forces that keep you connected to the real world: the warmth of friends, the sense of wonder that propels you to explore new places and

ideas, and the joy that comes from retracing and remembering the steps of your own unique human journey. These are gifts that fade like old photographs.

Some of us leave this world in a bang, and others slip away like water in a leaky bucket. I’m not wise enough to know which is worse.

Dean Driver is a former aerospace engineer.

Now a musician, he and his wife Laurel operate Doodad Farm, a non-profit music venue just east of Greensboro.

can add to a cookout’s healthy quotient.

What you definitely do not want to do, she said, is leave cooked meat or side dishes like potato salad outside in hot weather for a long period of time.

“If you do you’ll be having a cookout that your guests won’t ever forget,” Frain said, “because they all walked away with food poisoning.

Wayne Mogielnicki is a writer for Healthwire, a publication of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Fifty years later, Birdie Rush receives her Ph.D. Birdie Rush is a native of Winston-Salem and has lived and worked in the city all of her life. She is a graduate of Paisley High School and fifty years later, she graduated with her doctoral degree from John Wesley University of High Point.

Dr. Rush attends Union Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Sir Walter Mack, where she is a minister. She is also a teacher’s assistant at Ibraham Elementary School.

She is the proud daughter of Mrs. Amy Wright, who just turned 96 on May 20.

Dr. Rush gives all the

glory and honor to God for making it possible for her to receive her doctoral degree. On her journey, she started out nine years ago by getting her bachelor’s degree, followed by receiving her master’s degree and then the doctoral degree. Dr. Rush says, “Nonstop and with God’s help, I made it! Without God, I never could have made it, but with God, He makes all things possible.

This is my testimony: that it doesn’t matter how late you start; as long as you start, God shall get you there.”

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