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Attracting businesses, tourism and events also in jeopardy

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

With many boycotting North Carolina because of HB 2, events that draw visitors from out of state, like next year’s National Black Theatre Festival, may be affected.

Other cities have felt the effects in high profile ways, like cancellations at the High Point Furniture Market and Bruce Springsteen canceling his concert in

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Greensboro in protest of the law, which opponents say is discriminatory.

Locally, the National Black Theatre Festival would be the biggest out-of-state

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draw in the city, as attendees from all over the nation and the world come to see its plays. The 2015 festival saw a 10 percent growth in ticket sales with nearly 70,000

attendees. Visit Winston-Salem estimated its economic impact in tourism at $7.5 million. The N.C. Black Repertory Company, which produces the festival, estimates its impact at $11 million, calculating in things like ticket sales and production.

Black Repertory Company Interim Executive Director Nigel Alston said with the festival more than a year out, there hasn’t been contact with potential theatre companies or patrons yet.

“We’ve talked it about it,” said Alston about HB 2. ”We’re aware of what the concerns are. We’re not sure what, if any, impact there will be.”

Visit Winston-Salem President Richard Geiger said there is concern over if the

Flack retiring after 26 Documentary sheds light on years of Kalvin Smith’s service conviction

WSSU’s founding dean of Health Sciences helped revitalize nursing program

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week dozens of residents filed into the Hanesbrand Theatre in the heart of downtown to get the first glimpse at a documentary that sheds light on Kalvin Michael Smith, a black man who was wrongfully convicted of a brutal assault in 1997.

Entitled “Ordinary Injustice,” the film documents the mishandling of Smith’s case, who is serving a 29-year sen-

After serving Ram Nation for more than 20 years Dr. Sylvia Flack announced her retirement earlier last month. Flack currently serves as executive director of the WSSU Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When Dr. Sylvia Flack agreed to return to her alma mater, WinstonSalem State University, in 1989 as dean of health sciences, she had only planned to stay one year. Earlier this month, more than 25 years later, Flack officially announced her retirement from WSSU. According to Flack, she was persuaded by former Chancellor Dr. Cleon Thompson and others during a visit to the campus. Flack said at that time she also had an offer in West Virginia as CEO of a community college.

Flack noted she was leaning toward taking the position in W.Va., but it was her son who helped her make the decision to choose WSSU. “My son said’Let’s go to Winston-Salem,’ and I’ve been here ever since,” she said.

As the founding dean of the School of Health Sciences, Flack

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helped revitalize WSSU’s nursing program which was headed toward closure when she arrived. When she took over the position, UNC Board of

“My son said Let’s go to Winston-Salem,’ and I’ve been here ever since.”

–Dr. Sylvia Flack

Governors and N.C. legislators had already agreed that the nursing program should close.

Not only did she end talks of closure, Flack’s efforts as dean from 1989 to 2005 helped progress the nursing program to become one of the best in the nation based on excellence in education, research, and public

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Flack said she couldn’t have done it without the students, faculty and other staff members she worked with during her time at WSSU. She also served as special assistant to the chancellor.

“Some of the most brilliant, creative people are right here at Winston-Salem State,” said Flack.

“The people I have worked with here are just amazing.”

Throughout her illustrious career, Flack has served on many committees, state and national boards and commissions in healthcare, public education, higher education and civic organizations. She also consults nationally with colleges and universities on educational programs and has served as a SACES visitor and a scientific reviewer for the United States Department of Education.

In 2006 Flack’s lifelong interest in helping to eliminate inequality in health care for minorities led her to See Flack on A9

Last week residents got a chance to see “Ordinary Injustice,” a documentary that sheds light on Kalvin Michael Smith, a man serving a 29-year sentence for a crime he did not commit.

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Outstanding women leaders receive awards

The Outstanding Women Leaders awards and reception was held on April 28 in the Grand Ballroom of the Historic Brookstown Inn. This year 12 women were honored. Council Member and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke initiated the awards in 2003 to recognize local women who are leaders in the workplace and community.

Here’s the list of awardees from the City Council resolution and Burke. They are shown in the photo above, from left to right: *Lida Hayes-Calvert, Owner of S&L Painting & Decorating *Phyllis Walker, Retired Forsyth County Sheriff Deputy *Sita Somara, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Wake Forest School of Medicine

Habitat for Humanity names new director SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

a wealth of knowledge and experience with Habitat for Humanity, and we feel that he is the perfect fit to responsibly build on the growth our affiliate has seen in recent years. We feel sure he will increase our ability to positively affect more families and individuals in Forsyth County in the years to come.”

Prior to his time with Habitat for Humanity, Campbell worked with communities and families throughout five states as a director for YMCA and City Parks and Recreation departments.

Campbell, 52, is a native of Hamilton, Ohio. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and has an MBA from Averett University. He and his wife, Missy, have two adult children. He says he is looking forward to being closer to his parents, who reside in Chapel Hill.

“Habitat Forsyth for Humanity is an opportunity to continue using my skills at an organization I am very passionate about. I am thrilled to be coming ‘home’ to North Carolina and join a magnificent team that has created a foundation for continued success,” Campbell said. “I am excited to continue their work with high school/college youth chapters across the country, local partners, families, and volunteers as we improve communities and address the affordable housing need.”

Oberle, who is retiried May 1, said she too is excited about Campbell’s appointment. “I believe he has the skills and experience to continue our significant growth in neighborhood revitalization and a vibrant teaching campus at Habitat. His experience with multiple ReStore locations will also be a plus as that part of Habitat’s mission continues to expand.”

The board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County announces the appointment of Michael Campbell as its new Executive Director/CEO, effective July 5. He succeeds Sylvia Oberle, who is retiring after leading the agency for the past 10 years.

Campbell has been the President/CEO of Habitat f o r Humanity of South Palm B e a c h County in Florida since 2006.

He has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including the YMCA and Parks & Recreation Campbell Departments.

T h e South Palm Beach County Habitat affiliate is similar in size, scope and community involvement to Habitat Forsyth. During his time as president, Campbell more than doubled the staff size to 30 full-time employees, recently opened the affiliate’s third Habitat ReStore, created a focus on neighborhood revitalization and developed a strong resource base of volunteers and donors, with an annual fund-raising goal of $2.4 million. He is currently an officer on the board of the Gold Coast Builders Association and an active Rotarian and plans to contin- The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest ue his involvement with both H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published organizations in Winstonevery Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing Salem.

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*Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke *Marty Tennille, Retired Pediatrician and co-founder of H.O.P.E *Rodgeryn Flow, Philanthropist *Sabrina Frazier-Hinton, Operator of North Point Academy *Doris Herrell, Retired College and Secondary Teacher *Judy Tharp, President/CEO of Piedmont Advantage Credit Union *Veronica Black, former Senior Vice President Wachovia Corporation *Twana Wellman-Roebuck, Experiment In Self Reliance Executive Director *Susan Morris, Arts Council Director of Community Resource Development *Antoinette Wherry Dunn, Administrator of Little Red School House Day Care and Waughtown Kids-R-Us Day Care and Property Manager of Wherry, Inc

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Residents still concerned about health after homes test safe T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

City and state officials said that tests show the neighborhood is safe around the former Hanes and Lowrance middle schools, but residents still expressed concerns about their health at a meeting held Thursday, April 28 at the Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center.

The concerns involved PCE and TCE that contaminated land at the Kaba Ilco site and the groundwater in the surrounding area. The surrounding community uses City water and there are no supply wells in the area, so water residents use has been tested and is safe.

The concern is that as contaminated groundwater evaporates, its vapors rise up though the ground.

Officials say the vapors normally dissipate harmlessly though the soil, but could prove hazardous in an enclosed space like a building. These concerns already caused the Hanes and Lowrance Schools to move from the area last year, even after seven air tests found no danger at the school.

Keith Huff, director of Winston-Salem’s Stormwater Management, presented the results of testing done to determine if houses in the neighborhood were at risk. Of the 36 homes tested, only three came back with elevated levels of PCE and TCE in sub-slab soil gas samples, which involved coring into the slab beneath a home and extracting air for testing. Though toxins can exist in elevated levels in sub-slab tests, it doesn’t mean that vapors were able to get into the home. The air tested safe in one of those homes. The other two had elevated levels of the vapors in the basement, but not in the living spaces in

the upper levels of the homes, which tested safe.

Since the vapors are dangerous in regular, longterm exposure, those homes are considered safe, but further testing will be conducted to confirm the findings.

“They’re just an area where additional interest lies, not to say there’s any human health risk associated with this, but further study may be required,” said Huff.

Tests were done by both City and Kaba Ilco employees. The site that Kaba Ilco, a lock manufacturer, sits on has long been an industrial site and the company says it’s been working with State officials to deal with contamination it inherited. The tests were supervised by the State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and were conducted based on standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Residents expressed worries about the small sample of homes tested.

Huff explained that the tests focused on an area of concern, or “hot spots,” where toxicity was most concentrated in the groundwater. These concentrations were determined by sampling soil vapors, along with groundwater from 84 monitoring wells installed by the City and Kaba Ilco to monitor where the underground toxic plume is, which moves over time.

Huff said afterward that they’ll be testing several more houses within the “hot spots” that residents want tested.

Another common question was why residents didn’t know sooner. Clean-up efforts at the factory site began under previous owners in 1988. By 1996, 3,000 tons of contaminated dirt had been removed. DEQ’s

Jim Bateson said that the concern at the time was ground water and the risk was thought to only be if someone drank it. He said the understanding of the risk changed around 2005 when the long-term danger of inhaling the contaminated vapors became known.

He said community meetings were held back then.

The clean-up efforts continue with Kaba Ilco using machines that turn contaminated groundwater into vapor that is then pumped out. Kaba Ilco is planning on moving its operations from the site, but does plan to see clean up and testing of the pollution through under DEQ supervision.

“At this site, there’s unfinished business, too, and it’s under your neighborhood,” said Bateson.

That unfinished business was a big concern to residences, who wondered if ills, including cancer, infant mortality, hair falling out and headaches, were due to the pollution. Ghali Hasan was among the residents asking for health studies to be done in the neighborhood.

“Ain’t none of you no doctors,” he told officials.

“The Health Department should have been brought in.”

There will be other meetings held to update the community on testing and clean up. Bateson said there will be a health expert at the next meeting.

Groundwater Pollution Committee Chair Waunzo Sherard said he had concerns about if health issues faced by him and his family were caused by the pollution. He was not satisfied with the assurances officials have given the community so far.

“We’re not going to settle for non-answers,” said Sherard.

community know that the board heard their voice.

While a number of members in the East Winston community are happy to see Ashley included in the proposal, the Community School Bond Coalition (CSBC) raised the point that there currently isn’t a middle school in that area of the city.

Made up of four community organizations, the Big Four Alumni Association, WinstonSalem Branch of the NAACP-Education Committee, New South Community Coalition, and North Winston Neighborhood Association, CSBC is an advocate for the best possible bond proposal for students, teachers and residents.

President of the Big Four Alumni Association Eric Martin said the board talks about building more neighborhood schools but the inner city is often overlooked. Martin said while they agree with the board that Ashley needs to be moved, more could have been done to address the issues in the inner city.

“When the school system says they have neighborhood schools, what neighborhoods are you talking about?” he said.

“For certain kids they have a neighborhood school, but kids in East Winston and similar areas, they don’t.”

Martin noted that the town of Kernersville has just as many schools as the city of Winston-Salem, but don’t have nearly as many people living there.

President of the local NAACP branch Isaac Howard mentioned kids in East Winston have to wake

up more than two hours before school starts to catch a bus to county schools.

“These kids have to wake up at 5 and 6 in the morning to catch the bus,” said Howard. “That puts them at a major disadvantage. When they get to school they are already tired.”

Superintendent Beverly Emory praised CSBC for taking concern with the education of the students in the East Winston community. While the final proposal did not include everything the coalition asked for, Emory noted it’s

School board decides on final bond proposal

Funds to acquire land for elementary school in East Winston added at last minute.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Following months of meetings with parents, teachers, and a number of community organizations, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County (WSFC) Board of Education has finally decided on a bond proposal to take to county commissioners later this month.

The final budget proposal is set at $350 million and includes four replacement schools, two new middle schools, additions at four existing schools, a new pre-K center and adding entry-access controls at all middle schools in the county.

The proposal also sets aside $24 million for technology upgrades in every school in the district and a number of other districtwide projects.

While funds to acquire land for a new elementary school in the eastern portion of the city were removed from earlier versions of the proposal, the final proposal includes $900,000 to buy land to replace Ashley Elementary.

According to school board officials, the Ashley project was added at the last minute to address concerns from the community that the East Winston community was not included in proposal talks. Board vice chairman Robert Barr said adding the project lets the

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Resident Ghali Hasan expresses his concerns at a meeting held at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center last week about groundwater contamination in his neighborhood.

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eboo Patel to deliver 2016 commencement address at Wake Forest University T h e c h R on i c Le

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eboo Patel, a leading voice for interfaith cooperation and the founder and president of interfaith Youth core (iFYc), will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, kMay 16. “eboo Patel is recognized around the world for bridging divisions among people of different faiths,”

said Wake Forest University President nathan o. hatch. “at a time when so much global c o n flict is rooted in religious difference and the need f o r interPatel faith cooperation is so great, i am pleased he will be Wake Forest’s commencement speaker.”

Patel, who served on President Barack obama’s inaugural Faith council, is

the author of “acts of Faith,” “Sacred Ground,” and the forthcoming “interfaith Leadership.”

Patel founded iFYc, a national nonprofit working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm. in 2015, Wake Forest partnered with iFYc as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to support meaningful connections between people of different faiths. a livestream webcast of the ceremony will be available at go.wfu.edu/wfu16.

Previous commencement speakers have included comedian Stephen colbert (2015), The new York Times’ former executive editor Jill abramson (2014), Pepsico ceo

Representative edward hanes Jr. to be Qea’s 2016 commencement speaker

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house of Representative member edward hanes Jr. will be the keynote speaker at Quality education academy high School’s 2016 commencement ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4.

Representative hanes, a native of Winston-Salem, has dedicated his life to public service ensuring legislation is in place to provide assistance in several key areas that directly affect our community.

Beginning his career as an educator, Representative hanes understands firsthand the impact education has on the lives of youth. in 2013, he ran for office and was elected in District 72. he serves on several committees including education, ethics, banking, finance, and homeland security.

Mr. hanes has quickly become a thriving force in the community, challenging the status quo and refusing to give anything less than the best for the community that

elected him to represent them. as Qea celebrates another year of 100% college acceptance from its graduating class, the administration, students, parents, and community members are excitRep. Hanes ed about this year’s speaker. Representative hanes has visited the school before and is in full support of the rigorous academic curriculum and high standards set for students. hanes received his Ba degree from the University of north carolina at chapel hill, his Masters from harvard University, and JD of Law degree from the University of north carolina.

Dr. anthony atala selected as Forsyth Tech’s commencement speaker SPeciaL To The chRonicLe

Dr. anthony atala, director of Wake Forest institute for Regenerative Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine, will be the speaker at Forsyth Tech’s commencement exercises on Thursday, May 12. The ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. at the Lawrence Joel V e t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Dr. Atala coliseum in Winston-Salem.

“We are honored that Dr. atala accepted our invitation to address our 2016 graduating class this spring,” said Forsyth Tech President Gary Green. “Dr. atala is a passionate and engaging speaker on issues

related to the exciting field of regenerative medicine in particular and STeM-related fields in general. We know our graduates will be inspired by his story and his encouragement as they leave us to start careers in their respective fields or continue their college education.” approximately 1,300 Forsyth Tech students will earn associate degrees, certificates and diplomas that signify completion of their programs of study during the 2016 commencement exercises, a five percent increase in the number of graduates compared to 2015.

Forsyth Tech offers credit programs in Math, Science and Technologies; Business and information Technologies; engineering Technologies; health Technologies; and humanities and Social Sciences.

The May 12 graduation ceremony is open to the public at no charge, and there will be no charge for parking at the coliseum.

United Way gives out $2.8 million in ‘Place Matters’ investments

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United Way of Forsyth county has awarded an incremental $2.8 million to social service organizations in Forsyth county as part of the 2016-2017 investment cycle. This amount is in addition to the $8,821,257 awarded in December 2015.

While the first wave of funding was invested in community-wide initiatives, the second wave is dedicated to the Place Matters pilot. although funding decisions were handled in two waves this year, the total amount being invested in the community is consistent with last year.

Through United Way’s partnership with neighbors for Better neighborhoods – a local grassroots community organizing agency – residents were engaged to lead the effort and ensure investments aligned with the priorities of those who

live in the ciVic neighborhoods (a name selected by residents, which stands for community Voices impacting community). an impact council comprised of residents identified investment priorities, reviewed funding applications, and made investment recommendations to the United Way board of directors.

Paula Mccoy, executive director of neighbors for Better neighborhoods, says, “This process fosters community engagement and resident ownership, ensuring buy-in and ultimately making results more sustainable on a longterm basis.”

“We cannot thank the Resident impact council enough for their work on this effort,” says alana James, director of community-Based collaborations for United Way of Forsyth county.

“Their dedication and commitment to strengthening their community is truly an

inspiration.”

More specific details on the programs funded as part of the Place Matters investment process is available on United Way’s website at http://www.forsythunitedway.org/our-impact/positive-change-2/. additional information on Place Matters is available at http://www.forsythunitedway.org/place-matters/. in 2013, the United Way board of directors approved a new placebased strategy. The intent was to focus energy and resources in an area of our community that, while facing challenges, also has a number of strengths upon which to build. The Place Matters pilot program was designed to target 13 neighborhoods in east and northeast Winston-Salem.

Priorities identified by residents include: unemployment and underemployment, mutigenerational support, healthy living, and housing stock.

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indra K. nooyi (2011), Vice President Joe Biden (2009), professional golfer arnold Palmer (’51) (2005), Secretary of State colin Powell (2004), and former First Lady Barbara Bush (2001).

Baccalaureate information:

also joining Wake Forest for the commencement weekend will be Baccalaureate speaker: The Reverend Dr. M. craig Barnes, president and professor of pastoral ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary.

“Rev. Barnes’ ministry, writing and academic leadership reflect his thoughtful

and widely informed approach to religious ministry and theological formation that is well suited to changing times,” hatch said. “he has superbly led large urban congregations and is a wonderful communicator, deeply human and hopeful in his approach and his words.” after graduating from The King’s college and Princeton Theological Seminary, he received a Ph.D. in the history of christianity from The University of chicago. he has served as a pastor to three congregations including The national Presbyterian church in Washington, D.c. in the fall of 2002, he became the

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Meneilly Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Pittsburgh Seminary while also serving as the senior pastor of Shadyside Presbyterian church.

Baccalaureate will take place Sunday, May 15 at 11 a.m. in Wait chapel. Like commencement, baccalaureate is a ticketed event reserved for graduates, their families and guests and is not open to the general public. a livestream webcast of the service will be available at go.wfu.edu/bacc2016. additional information about Wake Forest’s commencement weekend is available at commencement.wfu.edu.

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Vote to restore Voting Rights Act to its past

The federal judge ruled last week against the organizations and citizens seeking justice regarding the 2013 North Carolina law that strips away voting rights and adds voting problems.

Judge Thomas Schroeder of the U.S. District Court in Greensboro held two trials in WinstonSalem to consider lawsuits challenging the changes. Republicans who control the General Assembly orchestrated those changes.

In a post in Progressive Voices on the N.C. Policy Watch website, Steve Ford, former editorial page editor at The News & Observer in Raleigh, says the judge doesn’t think the changes prove an undo burden on minorities.

Schroeder’s ruling “that upholds changes in North Carolina election laws, despite their effect of making it harder for some citizens to vote, seems to rest on his conclusion that, well, there’s no reason to get all upset about a little inconvenience.”

Ford says the “raft of provisions” clearly weigh more heavily against minority voters – “whose right to have an equal say in elections is protected under federal law and ultimately by the Constitution.”

Schroeder’s exhaustive, 485-page opinion was released on April 25.

Ford says “Schroeder found that the legislature had acted within its proper authority, and that whatever negative effects the changes might have on minority voting don’t rise to a level of legal or constitutional concern.

“He was dismissive of the notion that racial bias could still play any sort of noticeable role in the state’s policy-setting.”

Schroeder says: “There is significant, shameful past discrimination. In North Carolina’s recent history, however, certainly for the last quarter century, there is little official discrimination to consider.”

The plaintiffs, who seek freedom, justice and constitutional rights appealed the ruling immediately.

Ford says: “It’s doubtless true that the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act and the passage of time since the segregationist outrages of the Jim Crow era have worked in minority residents’ favor. But it’s also true that the legislature approved the contested election law changes in 2013 only after a key protection in the Voting Rights Act was rashly lifted by the U.S. Supreme Court.”

North Carolina regained its place as part of the United States of America after seceding generations ago, although it hasn’t acted like part of the Union much lately. North Carolina snubbed its nose at the Constitution again when it passed the 2013 restrictions and voter ID law.

Schroeder says: “In sum, Plaintiffs established that some segment of the State’s AfricanAmericans endure socioeconomic disparities that can be linked to State discrimination and this may make it more difficult for them generally to participate in any electoral system.

“Plaintiffs, however, failed to show that such disparities will have materially adverse effects on the ability of minority voters to cast a ballot and effectively exercise the electoral franchise … within the multitude of voting and registration options available in the State, especially given that the 2014 turnout data show increased participation among African-Americans” under the law enacted the previous year.

The key to this voting rights drama lies with the federal government.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in 2013 that Congress remained free to try to impose federal oversight on states where voting rights were at risk, but must do so based on contemporary data, the New York Times reported. To date, no such action has been taken by the Republican-controlled Congress.

Let’s change that phrase, Republican-controlled Congress. Let’s vote despite the obstacles for people who will get to Washington and work on restoring the Voting Rights Act to the level it needs to be to really serve the citizens of the United States. Then, there will be no more need for appeals.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Urgent need to ban dog tethering To the Editor:

The recent arrest of a Selma woman on cruelty to animals charges after police reportedly found a dead dog chained in her yard, as well as other malnourished animals, highlights the urgent need to ban dog tethering.

Chained dogs are often deprived of adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care and are exposed to all weather extremes. Many chained dogs have been shot, stabbed, poisoned, and set on fire, among countless other cruel fates, including hanging themselves over fences. They are also vulnerable to mange, heartworms, and other maladies.

Unattended chaining is also a public safety hazard: Confinement and deprivation can make chained dogs aggressive and overly territorial. Chained dogs are nearly three times as likely to attack as dogs that aren't tethered. Many children and senior citizens have been mauled or killed after venturing onto a chained dog's turf.

More than 200 cities and counties around the country, including more than 20 in North Carolina, have enacted tethering ordinances. It is time for all municipalities that have not taken similar measures to protect dogs to join them.

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Carolyn Highsmith deserves our vote in new South Ward election

To the Editor: I would like to offer support for Carolyn Highsmith of the South Ward. She’s the only one that is helping the people there with all of their needs.

She is a community leader, a Democratic Party precinct chair for #606, a great organizer, and a great in-service educator for the FC S e n i o r Democrats.

She helped the Konnoak Hill area through a series of fights against commercial rezonHighsmith ing of Peters C r e e k Parkway and efforts to reduce crime.

She has a history of helping the middle class. The 2013 tax evaluation that lowered residential homes and assets, she took it upon herself to advertise for anyone that wanted their homes re-evaluated to contact her.

She had long lines at East Winston, Mazie Woodruff, and the central libraries, also the Carl Russell Recreation Center. Seniors had their homes re-evaluated and they won.

She also helped with investments in urban schools as Winston-Salem Forsyth County School Board considered a bond referendum this year.

She’s very concerned about how employment opportunities were lost and the big companies that left this area. She’s worried that the biotech jobs may not benefit the middle class and that they will end up still with the low-paying jobs.

She’s very concerned about the past election and of all of the errors because of unqualified poll workers that could have stopped some of the errors if they had been trained properly.

I feel that it’s very unfair that the South Ward will have another election and the large amounts of ballots that were thrown out. These people voted and their vote will not count and nothing is being done about this, mostly because of poll workers not

trained properly.

I suggest that you compare resumes for both candidates and see which one will help the South Ward more, then make your decision at the polls.

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Candidate for WSSU Mr. Alumni seeks support

To the Editor: I am Mr. DeValdean Penn, Class of 1974 at Winston-Salem State University. I am running for Mr. Alumni 2016. This scholarship event will raise money for students to attend Winston-Salem State University and complete their education. I am asking for your financial support.

No amount is too small.

The event in which Mr. Alumni 2016 will be crowned will be during Homecoming festivities in Penn October.

I need your help no later than Aug. 19.

T h e candid a t e with the m o s t financial support will win the crown.

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McCrory can’t seem to tell the truth about HB 2 Another week, another round of falsehoods from Gov. Pat Guest McCrory Columnist about HB2, the sweeping anti-LBGT law HB 2 he signed in March that is costing the state thousands of jobs and tens of millions of dollars in private investments and tourism revenue.

This time McCrory went on “The Kelly File” on Fox News to defend the law that is now defining his administration.

Host Megyn Kelly talked to McCrory about the bathroom part of the HB 2, ignoring the provisions of the law that prohibits local governments from protecting LGBT people from discrimination or enacting minimum wage ordinances, bans workers illegally fired for their race, religion, sex, etc. from suing in state court, and establishes a statewide nondiscrimination standard that does not include sexual orientation or gender identity.

Kelly did force to McCrory to admit that allowing transgender people to use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity does not pose a safety risk, as Sen. Phil Berger and other supporters of HB 2

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keep alleging.

McCrory claimed it was all about privacy and that controversy was all the fault of President Obama and groups on the left and misreporting by the national media like the New York Times. It’s always someone else’s fault.

At the end of the interview, McCrory said that PayPal, which cancelled a planned 400-job facility in Charlotte after McCrory signed HB 2, was hypocritical because it operated in states that have the exact same nondiscrimination standard as North Carolina.

But that is simply not true. Many states do have nondiscrimination laws that fail to include protection for LBGT people but list sex as a protected category, which federal courts and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have interpreted to included sexual orientation and gender identity.

HB2 that McCrory signed includes “biological sex” instead, making sure that LGBT people are not protected.

Lawmakers went out of their way to make sure that businesses in North Carolina could fire or deny services to people because they are gay.

That was not an accident. Last week the head of the N.C. Values Coalition, the primary lobbying force behind HB 2, said

that protecting LGBT people from employment discrimination “undermines freedom.”

That is who McCrory is standing with in his testy defense of HB 2, folks who want to deny basic civil rights to LGBT people in North Carolina.

GOP House members worried about HB2

McCrory is not the only one on the hot seat. Many GOP legislators are feeling the heat too, judging by reports about a recent closed door meeting of House Republicans, where several members expressed concern that the outcry over HB 2 is hurting their reelection chances.

Reportedly, there are some Republicans who wouldn’t mind seeing the law repealed and many more who want it changed to take some of the pressure off.

Senate leaders appear in no mood to do either, guaranteeing that H B2 will continue to dominate the news about the session and play a major role in the November elections.

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budget proposal for 2016-2017, which includes a teacher raise and a few important investments in mental health and expanded care for seniors.

But McCrory is being roundly criticized by lawmakers from both parties for not including a raise for state employees in his spending plan, only a one-time bonus that is not counted toward their retirement.

State retirees receive no cost of living adjustment at all in McCrory’s proposal.

A spokesperson for Raleigh’s most well-known right-wing think tank was defending McCrory’s weak budget proposal in an appearance on a local television show and came up with the quote of the week, saying, “It’s good that McCrory is not dreaming big.”

No problem there – not from this governor.

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Chris Fitzsimon, founder and executive director of N.C. Policy Watch, writes the daily Fitzsimon File, delivers a radio commentary broadcast on WRAL-FM and hosts “News and Views,” a weekly radio news magazine that airs on multiple stations across North Carolina. Contact him at chris@ncpolicywatch.com.

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and to mothers James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist Celebrating Mother’s Day should be something that we do each day. [It will be on Sunday, May 8, this year.] My mother passed away many years ago now, yet I carry her spirit with me wherever I go.

My mom was a deeply caring person, so maybe that was one of the reasons that she became a registered nurse. She was a member of the first graduating class of Kate Biting Reynolds Hospital in Winston-Salem NC. In those days nurses wore starched white uniforms and my mom had a black ribbon around her nurse’s cap. She was a proud woman and her appearance was important to her.

While she worked various shifts, she made sure that she always took me to Sunday school. She didn’t drop me off as she was always in the adult class or somewhere in the church.

At any rate prior to going to church or for that matter anywhere, she always told me to “act like I have some sense” and to be respectful.

My father would simply look on in silent agree-

ment. I always thought that my mom was pretty tough and I think my dad thought so, too. Maybe it was because I was a boy but I thought there were times I could act out and get away with it when I was away from home. My advice to young children everywhere is never act out when you are away from your house. I am speaking to you from what I like to call some signature spanking experiences. On occurrences when I got out of line, my mom would receive a phone call, or even worse, a visit from one of the neighbors giving her the full report on my bad behavior. I do wonder sometimes if mothers in particular didn’t have this underground system of communicating just between themselves. My neighborhood in WinstonSalem was pretty close knit, so word got to Mrs. Mildred Ewers pretty quickly.

None of my spankings were put on layaway. In other words, my mom didn’t tell me she would spank me tomorrow or even within the hour.

They were immediate and to my young mind almost life threatening.

She would instruct me to go outside in the backyard if the weather was OK to get a switch. We had a cherry tree in our backyard, so switches were always available. If the weather was severe, she would sim-

ply use a belt. I will tell you that both hurt!

My mom, in typical “old school” fashion, provided some commentary as she was spanking me.

Afterward, she would send me to my room. Unlike children’s rooms today, my room was spartan. It had a bed, a desk and a few pictures on the wall. Later, I was fortunate to get a radio. I really didn’t like going to my room but I didn’t have a choice.

Today for many children their rooms are palatial estates.

They are equipped with a computer, a television and a CD player. Now is being repri-

The only other legislative issue that made news last week was McCrory’s

manded and being sent to your room really punishment? Maybe the punishment should be to sit in the same room with an adult for an hour and read a book.

I always enjoyed watching my mom cook, and boy could she cook!

Dishes like macaroni and cheese, chocolate cake, bread pudding, fried chicken, biscuits and Kool-Aid with lemon were always available.

My cooking skills were given to me by my mom. I would always have a role in my mom’s kitchen. It might be to snap beans, to peel potatoes or to partici-

pate in the chicken cleaning. You see, for a time we had chickens in our backyard, so if you are “old school” you know what that involved; if you are new school just use your imagination.

I loved my mom, and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about her in some way. Mostly I wonder what she would do in situations and the decisions that she would make.

For many years after her passing, I didn’t go to church on Mother’s Day. I simply couldn’t take it emotionally. One of the traditions that took place back in the day was the

wearing of a rose on Mother’s Day. Simply put, if your mom was living, you would wear a red rose and if your mom had passed away, you would wear a white rose.

I can tell you that it was devastating for me to lose my mom during my teenage years. There were many events that I didn’t attend because I didn’t have a mother. My Aunt Lois, my mom’s sister, became the mother-figure in my life. As kind and loving as my dad was, I would have become a statistic without the love and guidance of my Aunt Lois.

Unlike with my dad, I was never able to become my mom’s friend. If you are a teenager or younger, tell your mom daily in some way that you love her and behave yourself and “act like you got some sense.”

Happy Mother’s Day, mom.

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 the President Emeritus of The Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio and a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

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the city council rejected a rezoning request, 5-2, for a senior housing project on reynolda road during its Monday, May 2 meeting. the request was one of many items considered in the meeting, but was the only one with opposition as residents from town and country estates objected to rezoning a property at Briarcliffe and reynolda roads for the project. the corner acts as an entrance to the community. rezoning would’ve allowed for the construction of a 54-unit two-story independent living senior apartment building for individuals 55 and over. the property is in the northwest Ward, which city council Member Jeff Macintosh represents. he said though the property is ideal for multi-family units like the one proposed, he couldn’t support it.

“Because of the fairly strong pushback from the neighbors, i have to vote ‘no’ on this,” said Macintosh. resident august pike outlined the

objections to the project, which included its height and high elevation on a hill, which he said made it an unattractive sight for town and country residents. he also expressed concerns about its dumpster being an eyesore, stormwater drainage from the property and increased traffic at an already busy intersecMacintosh tion. When he asked opponents of the project to stand up, at least 15 attendees did so. the developer, Bill Scantling of lewisville, said he could change the site plan for the dumpster and agreed to add a requirement that the property be used for senior living, which wasn’t mandatory in the original zoning request. however, Scantling said the project wouldn’t be economically viable if it had less apartments and the site left few options to lower it or move it back to make the two-story apartments less visible.

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normally a zoning conflict would be continued to the next city council meeting to let the developer and residents work out their issues, but Scantling was under a deadline to acquire the property and have it properly zoned by May 13 to get federal funds for the project, which meant the next council meeting would be too late. city council members D.D. adams and Derwin Montgomery voted to allow the rezoning. adams said affordable housing for seniors was needed. Montgomery thought that the issues could be worked out if the zoning was allowed. he was concerned that, if denied, the developer wouldn’t be able to return to council with the project for two years, or return with a different project for the property for one year. the rest, with the exception of robert clark who was absent, voted against the zoning request.

During the meeting the council also approved rezoning for the Quarry park project in the Southeast Ward. the $5 million park is on the site of

the former Vulcan Quarry and is part of the bond approved by voters in 2014. city council also honored officer travis McFadden with a city Star commendation. in october of last year, he was on his way to his job as a school resource officer at kinsgwood School when he witnessed a crash between rJ reynolds high School and Wiley Middle School. the car had collided with the steel roof that covered a walkway and was wedged between the walls of the tunnel, suspended above the path. the driver escaped but a twoyear-old child was still in the car, which threatened to fall into the tunnel.

McFadden climbed into the vehicle and rescued the child. “i believe i was in the right place at the right time,” said McFadden. “i believe that any officer at the time would’ve done the same thing.”

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the Winston-Salem Symphony and Youth Symphony will present a concert for community on May 7 at 3 p.m. the free concert is open to the public and will take place at Wait chapel on the Wake Forest University campus. although the concert is free, please visit the Symphony website at WSsymphony.org to reserve your ticket. “this is one of my very favorite concerts of the year,” said Maestro robert Moody, Music Director of the Winston-Salem Symphony. “it is our annual gift to the community

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and is free for everyone. it is a unique opportunity to hear remarkable music, beautifully performed by professional musicians and tomorrow’s stars. i love the fact that it highlights the enormous talent here in our community, both established and emerging.”

Maestro Moody, Music Director of the WinstonSalem Symphony, and Stephen Mulligan, assistant conductor, will both conduct portions of the concert for community. the program features the combined professional and youth symphonies, totaling approximately 120 musicians, performing multiple pieces. the Winston-Salem

always a plus to sit down and talk to people who ask for information and do their homework. later this month the board is expected to take the final bond proposal to the county commissioners who have the final say on the cost of the final bond package. if approved, the bond will be included on the november bal-

Symphony will open the concert with the world premiere of elysia, composed by alexander Umfleet, the winner of the 2016 Winston-Salem Symphony and University of north carolina School of the arts (UncSa) composition competition. the 2016 peter perret Youth talent Search winners will then perform with the WinstonSalem Symphony. caroline Smoak, the winner of the junior division (ages 8 to 12) will perform the Finale from Max Bruch’s Violin concerto no. 1, op. 26. nathalie Schmalhofer, a German-canadian violinist who is a high school senior at UncSa and is the winner of the senior division

(ages 13 through senior year of high school), will perform the opening movement of Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin concerto, op. 64.

For the second half of the concert, the WinstonSalem Symphony and the Winston-Salem Symphony Youth Symphony will combine to play Grand canyon Suite, by Ferde Grofé. this majestic work consists of five movements celebrating different aspects of one of our nation’s most magnificent natural wonders.

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county commissioner everette Witherspoon said while the board of education is requesting $350 million, there is no guarantee that they will be granted that amount.

Witherspoon also mentioned that the board of commissioners looks a lot different from the last time the school board presented a bond proposal. “nothing is set in stone,” said Witherspoon. “they could get less or they could get more; we won’t know until we sit down and access the situation.”

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attendees, performers and celebrities the festival attracts will join the boycott.

“We’re obviously concerned and will monitor that.” said Geiger.

He said there has already been some signs of the boycott locally. He said two small groups have canceled their hotel stay, one of which was connected with the furniture market. He said Winston-Salem usually has about 6,000 hotel rooms checked out for the market and this year it was about 5,200.

Geiger said cycling and Frisbee events happening this year are considering not

returning to Winston-Salem in 2017 because of HB 2. He’s had emails from individuals canceling their travel plans to Winston-Salem.

Geiger said Visit Winston-Salem is working to quantify the overall impact of the boycott, which is challenging since some may quietly boycott or the city may be affected by a cancelation elsewhere, like hotel reservations that were canceled by those planning to attend the Springsteen concert.

“How many were thinking about coming to somewhere in North Carolina, to Winston-Salem, and chose not to come that we don’t even know about?” said Geiger.

Mayor Allen Joines said he, too, has concerns on the impact the boycott will have on the city. The city has started $17 million in upgrades to the Benton Convention Center in hopes more organizations will choose to hold events there.

He also said it could affect the city’s ability to get businesses since many have denounced the law and are considering it when planning where to locate and expand.

Joines said he hopes the law is repealed or amended soon, but that the city will not be punished for the actions of the General Assembly.

“Winston-Salem is a very diverse city that embraces diversity,” said Joines.

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”Don’t judge us on a statewide bill that was passed.”

HB 2 was passed in late March during a special one-day session of the General Assembly and prevents local ordinances from going further than state law on discrimination, ensuring there are no local or state protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. It also eliminates suing for employment discrimination under state law and says that individuals must use the restroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate at public facilities, which many consider discriminatory against transgender individuals whose gender may not match their birth certificate.

Co-director of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic (WCC) at Duke Law School Jim Coleman describes the work WCC has done on Smith’s case since 2003.

Coleman said they will not give up until Smith is free.

“We never, ever give up. That’s something we just don’t do,”

Kalvin Michael Smith’s father Augustus Dark speaks to the audience following the viewing of “Ordinary Injustice.” The film is directed by Keith T. Barber.

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the scene of the crime, he was charged with the crime.

The film shows that the Winston-Salem Police Department first suspected that Kenneth Lamourex, a white man, committed the crime, before shifting their focus to Smith. Although he had a history of violence and was known to stalk Marker and other women in the past, Lamourex was taken off the suspect’s list following questioning after he moved to Charlotte.

Through powerful footage of one-on-one interviews with those closely involved with the case, including Smith, Marker and Smith’s father, Augustus Dark, director Keith T. Barber paints a picture of injustice that will leave a lasting image.

The short film also includes the first on-camera interview with Ellen Lamourex, the ex-wife of Kenneth Lamourex, who questions the WSPD’s handling of the case as well.

According to Lamourex, her ex-husband had been admitted into the psychi-

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found the WSSU Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities.

The center is designed to educate community stakeholders on the disparities in minority communities and help develop strategies to reduce and eliminate those disparities.

The program has served as a model for similar programs throughout the nation.

Flack said it is impor-

atric ward of the Forsyth Hospital, which is across the street from the Silk Plant Forest store, less than 24 hours before the crime was committed.

Although Kenneth Lamourex has since died, in the film Ellen Lamourex said that for all those involved with the incident, the truth needs to come out.

Barber said by making the film, he hopes to encourage the public to care about the injustice that plagues people like Smith and Darryl Hunt, who served 19 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.

“I hope to inspire audiences to care,” said Barber.

“With this documentary, I wanted to give a human face to wrongful convictions.”

Following the viewing, Barber and others who are featured in the film answered questions about the case and the ongoing fight to urge N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper to free Smith. In recent months, students from Salem College, Wake Forest University and WinstonSalem State University have joined the list of local and state organizations

tant that the people in Forsyth County understand that minority health disparities is a real issue.

“People have to know how significant it is,” she said. “I felt it was important that the university did its duty to involve the community.”

During a reception held at the Donald Reaves Center last Thursday, a number of Flack’s colleagues, former students and members of the community thanked her for her hard work and dedication in the form of kind words and gifts.

calling for the immediate release of Smith.

Co-director of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic (WCC) at Duke Law School, Jim Coleman said they will not give up until Smith walks free. The WCC studies the causes of wrongful convictions and works with clients to have cases overturned. WCC has been working on Smith’s case since 2003.

“We never, ever give up. That’s something we just don’t do,” said Coleman. “We will continue to urge Cooper and others to do the right thing.”

Smith’s father, Augustus Dark, answered a number of questions as well. When asked how he remains so strong, Dark said his son’s strength and courage is what makes him continue to stand strong.

While a number of those in attendance said they were moved by the film in its present form, Barber said the film is not done and can only end one way.

“The film will end with Kalvin walking free,” he said. “I couldn’t imagine ending the film any other way.”

Mayor Allen Joines read a proclamation marking the celebration and thanking Flack for her many contributions to WSSU and the City of Winston-Salem.

Chancellor Elwood Robinson said the imprint Flack has left on the university is something they will always cherish.

“We need more visionaries like Sylvia Flack,” said Robinson. “As we move toward the future, she has already given us a glimpse at what being a visionary is all about.”

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Film director Keith T. Barber discusses his film “Ordinary Injustice.”

Barber said, he hopes the film inspires audiences to care.

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Triad native Imani Pressley is already making her impact on the music industry.

With a Grammy and Dove Award nomination under her belt by the age of 19, she may be well on her way to being globally recognized.

Pressley, who is a native of Greensboro, discovered her love for music at a very early age. She began her musical journey by learning church chords from her mother. “My mother played the organ.

I knew that learning church chords would take me anywhere,” says Pressley.

Music is a huge part of Pressley’s family history. Her mother and father both had their own bands. “My grandfather and uncles play several instruments and my grandmother and aunts all sing,” said Pressley. “It’s like a family tree and it just came down to me and I’ve been blessed to do everything and put all those things together.”

Pressley, who produced her first songs at the age of nine, not only plays three instruments, but is a singer and songwriter.

“I play the piano, drums and guitar. I’m currently learning the bass,” said Pressley.

A meeting earlier in her career with another Greensboro native offered Pressley to a link to Prince, who died last month of yet unknown causes.

Pressley had the opportunity to collaborate with Greensboro native Shelby J., who is best known as a vocalist in Prince’s NPG Super-Band. “I was blessed to run

into Shelby J. When she told me that she knew Prince, I nearly passed out,” Pressley said. He is literally my inspiration.”

Pressley was introduced to P r i n c e through his music by her parents. She believes that his music related to her soul. “As a musician and producer, I hear everything he does Pressley in his music and I was so inspired by that,” said Pressley. “That made me realize that there is no limit to great music. In my mind, He was the person that pioneered that [concept].”

Through her connection with Shelby J., Prince had the opportunity acquaint himself with Pressley. “He’s a part of why I do music. For him to know my name and for him to have asked about me before he passed is the most special thing in the world that I’ve ever encountered from a music artist.”

Pressley believes that Prince’s legacy will continue to live on through musicians that he’s touched. “His music is timeless.

He didn’t sensor out any of his emotions,” says Pressley. Through songs like Purple Rain and When Doves Cry, you really feel

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his lyrics. His lyrical content and emotions are going to live with people forever. Then his musical talent puts the icing on the cake. There’s never going to be another Prince.”

Pressley, who released her first album titled ‘I Ain’t Ashamed To Praise God’ at the age of 14, was afforded several opportunities to perform at various churches in the North Carolina region. “Everyone was impressed that I was able to sing, rap, produce, and play everything,” states Pressley in her online bio.

After reading an article in Jet magazine, Pressley’s father sent some of her music to JPat Records, an entertainment company owned by mother and former manager of R&B superstar Usher Raymond. Her music was discovered in the trash by JPat’s A&R development mentor, which led to an invitation by the company. “A guy there threw my stuff away,” Pressley said. Luckily, Michi Robinson, who I now call my godfather, picked it up and basically took me under his wing. He’s a big reason why I’m here today.”

While continuing her journey to musical superstardom, Pressley received her high school diploma from Ragsdale High School in Jamestown. She also began uploading videos of herself constructing songs from scratch in her home studio to YouTube. These videos eventually caught the attention of Fred Jerkins III, Grammy winning songwriter and brother of producer Rodney Jerkins of Darkchild Production.

After signing with Darkchild, Pressley, contributed her producing and songwriting talents to releases by gospel artists such as Canton Jones, Virtue, and Trin-I-Tee 5:7.

She produced a song entitled, “Bring Your Praise” from Trin-I-Tee 5:7’s sixth album “Angel & Chanelle,” which earned Pressley a Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Album. A month later, it was nominated for a Dove Award as well.

Pressley went on to receive an Associate Degree in Audio Engineering from Guilford Technical Community College. After completing her degree, she decided that it was time to finally pursue a career as a Pop/R&B artist.

“As I grew older, I found that in that genre, I was able to express myself more. I know that I’m a clean individual, so I’ll keep it clean as if it was gospel,” Pressley said. “I just knew I could express myself more, empower women, talk about love, talk about having fun, and talk about inspiring people. That was the field where I could really capture my entire vision.”

Pressley said her best advice for North Carolina artists who dream of making it in the music industry is to do what’s in their hearts. “Stay true to your heart and as cliché as it might sound, don’t give up on your vision.”

Pressley has a very big vision for herself. She will be working on putting a full project of her own together soon. “I’ve been blessed to work with Brian Kennedy, a record producer and musician,” Pressley said. “We’ve got some magic in the works.”

W-S Arts Council joins national study SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Arts Mean Business.” This is the message being delivered by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, who announced it has joined the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5, a national study measuring the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences.

The study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s nonprofit

organization advancing the arts and arts education. It is the fifth study over the past 20 years to measure the impact of arts spending on local jobs, income paid to local residents, and revenue generated to local and state governments.

As one of nearly 300 study partners across all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, The Arts Council will collect detailed financial data about local nonprofit arts and culture organizations such as our theaters, sym-

phonies, opera, dance companies, museums, festivals, and visual arts organizations.

Surveys will be collected throughout calendar year 2016. The results of the study will be released in June 2017.

“Many people don’t think of nonprofit arts organizations as businesses,” said Rick Moss, Chief Financial Officer, Hanesbrands and Arts Council Board Chair, “but this study will make clear that the arts are a formida-

ble industry in our community—employing people locally, purchasing goods and services from local merchants, and helping to drive tourism and economic development.”

The Arts Council will also collect surveys from attendees at arts events using a short, anonymous questionnaire that asks how much money they spent on items such as meals, parking and transportation, and retail shopping specifically as a result of attending the event.

Previous studies have shown that the average attendee spends $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission.

Those studies have also shown that, on average, 31 percent of arts attendees travel from outside the county in which the arts event took place, and that those cultural tourists typically spend nearly $50 per person.

According to the most recent study, the Forsyth County nonprofit arts industry generated $136.6

million in total economic activity and supported 4,769 full-time equivalent jobs during 2010. The $136.6 million total included $70.6 million in spending by arts organizations and $65.9 million in eventrelated spending by their audiences on items such as meals, local transportation and overnight lodging.

Complete details about the fiscal year 2010 study are available at www.AmericansForTheArt s.org/EconomicImpact.

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The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is looking for partners to help run the Winston Lake branch on Waterworks Road that serves those who live in the East Winston community.

According to President and Chief Executive Officer Curt Hazelbaker, board members have had discussions with a number of non-profit organizations and representatives with the city to help with the overall finances of the branch.

Last month The Chronicle broke news that board members were looking to close the entire portion of the building where the pool is located, cut hours and transfer staff members. The proposed changes are expected to help Winston Lake overcome a yearly shortfall of $400,000.

Senior Vice-President and COO Darryl Head also noted the branch needs an additional $500,000 for repairs that have to be completed in the next five years.

While hours’ changes and staff changes will be implemented May 21, the pool will remain open while board members seek partners to help with the upkeep. Partnership discussions began after a number of members said they wanted the pool to stay and the city to step in.

Hazelbaker said if the association agrees with a partnership with the city, the branch would be run similar to recreation centers in the area. He also assured members that although the pool may close, the branch would not be closing.

“The Winston Lake

branch will not be closing,” he said. “We are doing everything we can to keep a presence in the East Winston community.”

During a recent meeting with members, Hazelbaker discussed the financial reasons that led to the proposed changes at the Winston Lake branch.

According to Hazelbaker, the association has lost $389,000 in 2015. The loss is a combination of membership rates and program revenue at all branches in the system.

The budgeted loss for 2016 is $696,000.

Hazelbaker said $389,000 of the loss is Winston Lake alone. While a number of Ys in the system have seen a decline in income, Winston Lake has seen an annual loss of more than $350,000 for five years in a row.

Lack of participation in a number of programs over the years has led to a number of programs being removed from the branch which is believed to be the reason for the loss at Winston Lake. Since 2011 more than five programs have left the branch, including the after-school program, summer camp program and others.

“That played a big part in the proposed changes,” he said. “The current way we operate is not sustainable.”

Hazelbaker noted that board members usually don’t make financial information public, but following the backlash from members, he felt the need to make the information available to the public.

“This isn’t information that we usually share with our members,” he said.

“We wanted to make sure the members here at Winston Lake understand how and why we decided

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to make these changes.”

While a number of members applauded Hazelbaker and other board members for their transparency, a number of members urged the board to consider the community that the branch serves.

Members mentioned that Winston Lake is different from any other branch in the system because of the number of minorities that use the facility.

Cynthia Curtis said when making plans for the future of Winston Lake, the diversity of the members should be taken into account.

“As they are contemplating the future of Winston Lake, they have to take into the consideration of the diversity that exists here,” said Curtis. “This branch is unlike any other and should be treated as such.”

Winston Lake branch’s roots date back to 1924 when a branch opened on Depot Street to serve African-Americans in the city before moving to its current location in 1985.

Many of the current members say the friendships they made at the original branch on Depot Street have grown and carried over to Winston Lake.

Tarshalla Sitton said although she uses a number of different branches across the city, Winston Lake is different because of the relationships the members have built over the years.

“Winston Lake has a different feel than any other YMCA in this system,” said Sitton. “It’s like a family here.

“If they continue to take away programs and things like the pool, I fear that feeling may leave as well. This branch should remain the way it is.”

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Last Saturday hundreds of residents from Winston-Salem battled rain and strong winds to participate in the third annual Habitat for Humanity Hammerbird 5K. While there are dozens of 5Ks held throughout the area, Hammerbird is unlike any other in the region.

The 5K started at Kimberly Park Elementary School and made its way through the historic Boston-Thurmond neighborhood. As they ran and walked through the streets, participants passed by more than 70 homes that have been built or renovated by Habitat for Humanity.

The first person to cross the finish line was Anderson Ward, who finished the course in just under 18 minutes. Not too far behind Ward was Molly Nunn who finished the course at the 18:13 mark.

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While a number of participants like Ward and Nunn competed in the 5K to compete against other runners, longtime volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Laura Spedding said she signed up for the 5K this year to help local families in need.

According to representatives from Habitat for Humanity, proceeds from the race benefit Habitat for Humanity’s mission of helping local working families purchase their own affordable, high quality, energy efficient homes.

Spedding, who only ran a mile, said although she didn’t finish the race, it feels good to help those in need.

“This is a wonderful event,” said Spedding. “Even with the rain, this shows how much people really care about each other in this community.”

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Bowman looking to close out career in grand fashion

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Even though Jahnae Bowman’s vision of attending college on a track scholarship has come to pass, she’s not about to sit back and admire her handiwork as Parkland’s top sprinter and long jumper.

Bowman still has some business to tend to.

The Mustangs senior aims to put the icing on a stellar career with best-ever performances in the upcoming Midwest 4-A regionals next week.

With a top-four finish, she will advance to the state outdoor championships on May 21.

There’s a distinct tone of excitement in coach Antwan Hughes’ voice when he talks about Bowman, who is one of Parkland’s most

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It’s been an on-going process for Winston-Salem State’s softball team to fully accept the notion that it can be one of the best in school in history. Coach LaTaya Hilliard-Gray has taken special care to constantly drill that message home to her troops this season.

Not only did the Lady Rams listen, but they responded in grand fashion by winning the CIAA championship last Saturday. Victory, though, did not come easy. It took a late-game rally for WSSU to pull off a 5-4 comeback win over Chowan

–Antwan Hughes, coach

versatile track athletes. “Jahnae is still hungry, and that’s great,” said Hughes. “Sometimes seniors get relaxed and they’re not as motivated as they should be. But this young lady still has some goals, which are very reachable for her.”

Bowman, who transferred from WinstonSalem Prep a year ago, is viewed as a solid favorite to medal at the state meet in two weeks.

In the NCRunners state rankings for Class 4-A,

The speed of Idaysha Quinones on the base paths and in the outfield was a key factor in WSSU's successful run at the tournament championship.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

“Jahnae is still hungry, and that’s great.”

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she’s No. 5 at 100 meters and eighth in the 200sprint event. In the long jump, she’s not in the top 10 (her 17-feet, 5 ¾ inches leap is 17th in most recent rankings), but she’s capable of cracking the top six.

This spring, the goals for Bowman in the sprints are to run 11.8 seconds in the 100 and 24.8 in the 200. There’s strong evidence that she’ll emerge as a viable contender at the regional meet.

Earlier this season, Bowman clocked 12.2 (100) and 25.2 (200) in heavy rains at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational in California. At the Brent Invitational, she ran 12.36 with a headwind in her face. At the Blue Ridge Classic two weeks ago, she ran 12.15 in the 100 for a secSee Close out on B2

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Lady Rams rally to claim CIAA softball title

in the tournament final.

Rebecca Demko slapped a single to left field – her first hit of the day – to bring home Katherine Zimmer with the gamewinning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

As league tournament champs, the Lady Rams earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Atlantic Regional which begins today (May 5).

Eighth-seeded WSSU will play West Virginia Wesleyan, the No. 1 seed, in an

opening-round match-up in Buckhannon, W.Va. Game time is 2:30 p.m. Like the conference tournament, the NCAA regionals are double elimination.

“With all the struggles we had during the season, it all came together for us today,” said Hilliard-Gray.

“The players have finally embraced the idea that it takes a total team effort to win a championship. They realize that it takes contributions from everybody, not just a few indi-

viduals. Talent-wise, this is one of the best teams that I’ve had during my time here [13 seasons].

“Keep in mind that this is a young team with no seniors. Now that they have won key games in pressure situations, there’s no telling how much better they can be as they continue to grow and mature.”

In the CIAA final, Winston-Salem State (30-21) led 3-2 after six innings. But Chowan, the pre-season pick to win the conference, bounced back to go up 4-3 in their half of the seventh. The Lady Rams, who entered the title game undefeated,

WSSU chancellor appointed to NCAA Division II Presidents Council

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Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson has been appointed to serve as the representative from Region 2 on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Presidents Council. Dr. Robinson’s appointment will begin immediately.

“I am honored to be selected to represent the CIAA and all the colleges and universities in Region 2,” said Chancellor Robinson. “Our athletics program is wellrespected among our peers and is a very important part of the WSSU experience. I am looking forward to helping chart the future of Division II sports and to helping the NCAA achieve its goals for Division II athletics.”

The Presidents Council is Division II’s highest governance office. According to the NCAA, its members are charged with setting the strategic direction of the division in all areas, including the division’s financial affairs and championships administration. The Council is comprised See WSSU on B2

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Parkland's Jahnae Bowman (yellow head band) is No. 5 in the NCRunners state rankings for Class 4-A in the girls' 100-meter dash. Bowman also anchors the

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ond-place finish behind No. 3-ranked Genaya Johnson of Charlotte Mallard Creek (11.97). Johnson also prevailed in the 200 (24.93), but just barely. Bowman ran a seasonbest 25.01 for second place.

“I’ll keep working hard to achieve my goals,” said Bowman, who signed with UNC Wilmington two weeks ago. “I know I can run faster. I just need help from my coaches to help make that happen.

“My coaches are incredible. Even when I feel like I haven’t done great, they still push me. When I do well, they continue to push me. That makes me feel like there’s

always something for me to achieve.”

Aside from UNC Wilmington, Bowman, who plans to major in dentistry, considered East Carolina, the University of Olive Hill and Western Carolina. After weighing her options, she decided that UNCW would be the right fit.

“My decision was based mostly on academics,” said Bowman, who has a 3.6 grade-point average. The coach sat me down with an (academic) adviser who explained everything I would have to do to earn a degree that will lead to a career as a dentist. The advisor showed me how to achieve my goals and I really liked that.

“The other coaches wanted me for track, but they never told me much about the academic side. I’m excited

and ready for a better experience. I believe this is the best way for me to go.”

Hughes agrees wholeheartedly.

“UNC Wilmington is getting a tremendous athlete who can do a lot of different things [100, 200, long jump, triple jump, 4x100 and 4x200 relays],” he said. “Work ethic is the biggest area of improvement for her.

“When I first worked with Jahnae, I saw her power right away. I knew then that she could go around 11.7 (in the 100). Even though she hasn’t hit that mark yet, I believe she’ll hit it before she gets to UNC Wilmington.

She’s going to be one of their top sprinters when she gets there.”

At the plate, Mercedes Hargett had a .545 batting average with five RBIs. The junior from Havelock was named tournament MVP.

Mercedes Hargett of WSSU delivered superlative pitching performances during the CIAA tournament, which included a no-hitter against Bowie State in the semifinals.

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“Mercedes had an exceptional all-around tournament.”

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faced the possibility of having to play a second game in the double-elimination tournament if they should lose.

WSSU had beaten Chowan 3-2 in the quarterfinals two days earlier.

The comeback started when Melissa Carillo reached base after being hit by a pitch. With one out, Zimmer singled and Mercedes Hargett tied the game with a RBI hit to score Carillo. Destiny Snipes, a

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–LaTaya Hilliard-Gray, coach CIAA All-Rookie pick, drew an intentional walk to load the bases, which set the stage for Demko’s game-changing heroics.

Hargett, the Lady Rams lead pitcher and best power hitter, was voted tournament MVP. The junior right-hander posted a 4-0 record with 26 strike-outs and eight walks. A day earlier in the semifinals, Hargett (2010 pitching record) threw a no-hitter against Bowie State in an 11-0 win. In that five-inning game, she faced 16 batters and surrendered only one walk. At the plate, Hargett had a .545

of 16 members, all of whom are presidents or chancellors at their respective Division II institutions.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Robinson has been selected to represent the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in Region 2,” said Jacqie McWilliams, CIAA Commissioner. “His passion for higher education and intercollegiate athletics will contribute immensely to the governance and leadership of Division II and the Association.”

tournament batting average with five RBIs and one home run.

“Mercedes had an exceptional all-around tournament,” said HilliardGray. “As a pitcher, she got a lot of help defensively from Destiny Snipes and Idaysha Quinones in the outfield.

They had her back. Chowan is a good-hitting team and they hit some solid shots. But Destiny and Idaysha have a lot of speed, so they were able to make catches on balls hit to the gaps, which prevented them from putting together scoring rallies.”

Since Chancellor Robinson’s appointment at WSSU began in January 1, 2015, the university has taken home seven CIAA championships, including women’s indoor track and field (2015 and 2016), volleyball (2016), football (2016), softball (2016), baseball (2015), and cross country (2016).

“Chancellor Robinson’s commitment to our studentathletes, coaches, staff, and alumni is a tremendous asset to WSSU’s athletics program, as well as to our conference and the Division,” said WSSU Director of Athletics Tonia Walker. “He is an outstanding choice for this important role.”

Rebecca Demko's seventh-inning single produced the game- winning score for the Lady Rams in the conference tournament.

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Conference baseball reign comes to abrupt end Rams senior centerfielder Jason Baytop hit .400 in four CIAA tournament games.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

The familiar phrase, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish,” is so appropriate for what happened to Winston-Salem State in the finals of the CIAA baseball tournament last Saturday.

For the first two days of tournament play, it looked like the five-time champs were all set to celebrate winning the title for the sixth year in a row.

The Rams got off to a good start with convincing wins over Virginia State (62) and Saint Augustine’s (16-0).

The tournament’s final round, though, produced a vastly different story.

Winston-Salem State’s half-a-decade reign as CIAA baseball kings came to a shocking end with back-to-back losses to Chowan. In retrospect, the way the Rams stumbled in the late innings was somewhat surprising.

In both games, WSSU had problems pushing runs across the plate. In the decisive second game, Chowan scored five unearned runs in the eighth inning in a 7-2 victory which assured that a new CIAA baseball champion would be crowned. Offensively, the Rams were stymied

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WSSU’s CIAA All-Tournament picks Michael McNamara, catcher Landon Steiner, first base Willie McRae, Jr., rightfield Randy Norris, second base Justin Norton, pitcher

by their inability to move runners. For that game, 12 runners were left on base. It didn’t help matters that in the two games that mattered most, WSSU allowed 13 unearned runs.

The events that transpired in the CIAA final proved to be one of the concerns that coach Kevin Ritsche talked about entering the final month of the season. At that juncture, the Rams had issues generating offense on a consistent basis. Those very same issues came back to haunt Winston-Salem State at the conference tournament.

“It’s tough on your defense when you’re only scoring two or three runs a game,” Ritsche told Chronicle SportsWeek at that time. “It puts a lot of pressure on our pitching staff.”

The opening game of the final round proved to be a

Local man lives childhood dream, joins pro football team

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While growing up in East Winston, Rayvon Mitchell always had aspirations of signing a contract to play professional football. Last weekend his wish came true.

After years of playing and studying the game, last Saturday, April 30, at the young age of 58, Mitchell’s dream became a reality when he signed a one-day contract to join the Winston-Salem Wildcats, the city’s indoor football team that competes in the southern division of the AIF (American Indoor Football) league.

Mitchell is the oldest player on record to sign a contract to play professional football.

Before signing the contract, Mitchell said it feels great to live out one of his childhood dreams. He said, “Although it’s just for one day, I can always say I signed a contract to play professional football.

“I really feel like a million bucks,” he said. “I will never forget this day. This really means a lot to me.”

Mitchell said he can now say that he has fulfilled all of his childhood dreams. He also had dreams of becoming a fireman, which he did for a short stint in Salisbury, and becoming a teacher, which he did after receiving his

degree in education from Livingstone College.

“Not many people can say that they lived all of their childhood dreams.

Today I can say that I have.”

Mitchell, who currently serves as an assistant trainer for the Wildcats, who are playing their inaugural season in the AIF, said he enjoys b e i n g around the game and spending time with the players.

Mitchell

During an interview with The Chronicle, Mitchell, a former wide receiver, said what he enjoys most about the game is the joy of scoring touchdowns and performing in front of family and friends. His love for the game started while playing at 14th Street Recreation Center. He went on to play at Carver and East Forsyth.

Although it’s been years since he’s seen live game action, Mitchell said he still feels he can do his thing between the lines.

“I feel like I can still play,” laughed Mitchell. “I know I still have the hands.

I tell the players that all the time.”

Mitchell’s sister Norma Gay said growing up he

always showed a love for the game of football. Gay mentioned he would always be the one gathering young boys from around the neighborhood for big games after school and on the weekends.

Gay said it feels great to see her brother live out one of his dreams.

“It’s great to see him do something he has wanted to do,” she said.

Other family members noted that Mitchell is the type of person who is always looking to lend a helping hand and uplift those in need. Mitchell’s daughter Raylyn Long said her father has always been an inspiration for herself and others.

“Because he does so much for other people, it feels good to see him receiving something in return,” Long said.

Long mentioned seeing her father run out on the field with the team is an image that will live in her mind forever.

While he didn’t get any playing time during the Wildcats final home game of the 2016 season, Mitchell’s signing had an obvious impact on the team’s play, as they picked up their first victory of the season in a 49-19 blowout in a match-up with visiting Maryland Eagles.

“It all fits at the right time,” Mitchell smiled.

bad omen of what was yet to come. WSSU pitching was hammered for 15 hits in a one-sided 11-2 loss. Since the Rams were undefeated in the tournament, losing that first game forced a second game in this double-elimination event.

Considering how well the Rams had played in the weeks leading up to the tournament, their downfall was unexpected. They had won nine of their last 10 games and appeared to be rounding into championship form. At the same time, there are no guarantees in the world of sports.

Winning championships is not an everlasting occurrence.

Although WSSU fell short in its quest to continue its dominance, there is a bright side to consider. The season is not a done deal just yet. The Rams (29-21) have four regular season games left to play. And there’s still a possibility that they could make the post-season scene as an atlarge entry in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional.

Whether that happens or not is anyone’s guess.

Entering the CIAA tournament, WSSU was ranked ninth in the Atlantic Region. But of the top nine, the Rams had the most regional losses, which could hinder their postseason chances. Pairings for the regional tournaments are scheduled to be announced on May 15 during an NCAA selection show.

Winston-Salem native Rayvon Mitchell looks on as the Wildcats take on the Maryland Eagles last Saturday at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex.

Mitchell signed a contract to join the team last weekend fulfilling one of his childhood dreams.

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HHS awards $2,437,500 to North Carolina Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $2,437,500 in funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support seven health centers in North Carolina to improve and expand the delivery of substance abuse services in health centers, with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use disorders in underserved populations. The abuse of and addiction to opioids, such as heroin and prescription pain medication, is a serious and increasing public health problem. Administered by the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), with these awards North Carolina will be able to increase the number of patients screened for substance use disorders and connected to treatment, increase the number of patients with access to MAT for opioid use and other substance use disorder treatment, and provide training and educational resources to help health professionals make informed prescribing decisions.

The Salvation Army of Greater WinstonSalem announces CIP funding The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem announces the availability of additional Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) funding for residents facing imminent shut off of utilities due to inability to make payment. Families and persons may be eligible for up to $600 in assistance in paying utility bills. To find out if you or someone you know may qualify, please call The Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Office at 336-722-8721. The deadline to apply is May 31.

Advocacy group launches non-profit The Transit Alliance of the Piedmont (TAP) Leadership Team has announced that TAP is now incorporated and an official non-profit organization that can accept tax-deductible contributions. TAP is fighting for a more balanced transportation network and stronger transit systems that include the first and last mile, biking and walking. TAP’s official board consists of Kista Mansell, Director, Beth Kizhnerman, Treasurer, and Sarah McGuire, Secretary. TAP has formed connections with Greensboro City Council, GTA and PART. The next organizational goal will be to form a leadership team in Forsyth County. An April meeting date in WinstonSalem will be announced soon. If you would like more information about TAP, check out their Face Book page at https://www.facebook.com/TransitAllianceTriad/ or contact Kista Mansell at transitalliancepiedmont@gmail.com.

Wake Forest University School of Business part-time MBA program ranked #1 For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Wake Forest University School of Business Part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs #1 in North Carolina, and up from #20 from last year to # 19 nationally. Nearly 300 part-time MBA programs were considered for the ranking. The MBA for working professionals is offered at Wake Forest’s main campus in Winston-Salem in the evenings, and at the Wake Forest University Charlotte Center campus in Uptown Charlotte evenings and Saturdays.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens Receives Grant Old Salem Museums & Gardens has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant in the amount of $360,000 for a new exhibition, The Moravian Way of Health and Healing, to be located in the Dr. Samuel Benjamin Vierling House, which will be re-named the Doctor’s House. Of that amount, $300,000 is for new educational programming, exhibition development and implementation, and $60,000 is to support a two-year position, Coordinator for Medicine and Science Programs.

This humanities position will be responsible for developing and implementing guided group tours, lectures and programs, school curriculum materials, and a strong website presence to complement the exhibition and costumed interpretation within the Doctor’s House. The Doctor’s House will be the only exhibition in the United States or abroad that will explain the Moravian approach to medicine, health care, and the humanities. Moravians differed from others in the American colonies in their use of a highly organized health care system that reached across all stages of life. They established a holistic approach for health and spiritual care from birth to death. It is a complex and little-known story that will be told insightfully and creatively.

EmcArts receives $1.5 million grant from Kresge Foundation EmcArts announced recently that its Community Innovation Labs program was selected to receive a grant of $1.5 million from the Kresge Foundation.

The grant will support the completion of EmcArts’ two pilot Community Innovation Labs, launched in 2015 in Winston-Salem and Providence, R.I., and the launch of two additional Labs in communities across the United States, to build local capacity to take on complex social challenges by integrating the arts into a rigorous process framework. With this grant from Kresge, along with local funders and conveners, EmcArts commits to a two-year investment in the Winston-Salem community totaling $1 million.

Jim Blaine announces retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union Jim Blaine, the long-time CEO at State Employees’ Credit Union, has announced his retirement, effective upon selection of his replacement by the SECU Board of Directors. Mr. Blaine, 66, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Union since 1979. He is a native of Chapel Hill and a graduate of UNC-CH and Duke University.

SECU Board of Directors Chair Blaine Cynthia Jolly recognized Mr. Blaine’s extraordinary leadership through a period of unparalleled growth in the organization. During his tenure SECU grew from $300 million in assets to $33 billion in assets and from 8 branches to 256. With over 2 million members and 5,800 employees in North Carolina, SECU is the second largest credit union in the United States.

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Accepting applications now Juneteenth Festival’s call for artists and vendors Triad Cultural Arts is seeking performers, choirs, dance teams, spoken word artists, craftsmen, artists, authors and vendors for the annual Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, which will include Biotech Place and Bailey Park in Winston-Salem.

Interested persons should apply online www.triadculture.org or call 336-757-8556.

Now through May 31 Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the 2016 Flying South competition from March 1 through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in category winners will be published in Flying South and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President’s Favorite will also receive $500. Entries are accepted for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and all entries will be considered for publication.

For details on submitting, go to www.wswriters.org.

Now through May 31 – Scholarship applications accepted Professional Women of Winston Salem (PWWS) is making a scholarship available for single, employed mothers who are working to complete a college degree. Applicants must live or attend school in Forsyth County, NC. The $1500 scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2016.

Go to https://www.pwws.org/scholarship-fund-donation/ to complete an application online. All applications must be received by 5/31/16.

Today, May 5 – Democratic Congressional candidates forum Today, Thursday, May 5, from 67:30 p.m., the Forsyth County Democratic Party will host its 5th District Candidate Forum. All Democratic candidates for the 5th Congressional District (Josh Brannon, Jim Roberts, & Charlie Wallin) have confirmed their attendance. The forum will be moderated

by Winston Salem City Councilman Dan Besse. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the forum. This is an opportunity for all citizens who reside in the 5th District to hear from our Democratic candidates for the 5th Congressional District.

Today, May 5, May 6 & 7 – Annual Used Book Sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 29th Annual Used Book Sale beginning today, Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking and Admission are FREE! The sale will be held in the Education Building at the WinstonSalem Fairgrounds. Entrance for parking is through Gate 5 from Deacon Blvd. There will be thousands of used books and other items on hand at exceptional prices. All proceeds of the sale benefit the ministry’s programs and services for older adults in our community. For more information contact the Shepherd’s Center at 748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org.

Today, May 5 – Free environmental event Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement (TEEM), a sub-committee of the Social Action Committee; Working Films; and Sierra Club-Foothills will offer a free environmental event with the film “Shore Stories” and speakers and a discussion on “Off Shore Drilling is Dead in N.C. … For Now.” It will take place today, Thursday, May 5, 7-9 p.m. at Temple Emanuel 201 Oakwood Drive (near Thruway Shopping Center). For more information, contact Gayle Tuch at 336-407-2767 (cell) or email gayle@ggtuchlaw.com; or Sally Hirsh at 336-251-2658 (cell) or alnsalnjo@earthlink.net.

May 6 – 8 – “Journey of Honor” musical and ballet performance Winston-Salem Festival Ballet presents Journey of Honor, a musical and balletic celebration of our nation and the sacrifice, courage, and faithfulness of her armed service members and their families on May 6 – 8 at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. A live choral ensemble will accompany the ballet. Performances run from May 6-7 at 8 p.m. and May 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Hanesbrands Theatre, by calling 336-747-1414, or by visiting www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org.

Ticket prices range from $19.75$34.75, including student rush tickets (available 15 minutes prior to the show with valid student ID).

May 6 – 22 – The Stained Glass

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Playhouse The Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave., presents the comedy, “Dearly Beloved,“ a comedy takes us to the small town of Fayro, Texas, for an over-the-top, “Gone with the Wind” - themed wedding.

This laugh-out-loud romp down the aisle is filled with love, sisterhood, 300 pounds of Texas barbeque, and a missing bride. Performances will be held on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8 p.m. and on May 8, 15, 22 at 3 p.m.

Adults - $16, Seniors - $13, Students - $11. Tickets are available at www.stainedglassplayhouse.org or by calling 336-499-1010.

May 7 – Big 4 Golf Tournament The Big 4 Alumni Association will sponsor the Big 4 Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 7, at the Winston Lake Golf Course beginning at 8:00 a.m. This event is the official golf challenge of the Big 4 Historically Black High Schools: Anderson, Atkins, Carver and Paisley alumni. The event brings Big 4 alumni, friends and families together for an afternoon of golf with in the friendly rivalry that existed among the school’s athletic teams in past years. The event includes continental breakfast, lunch and cash prizes.

Golfers may register in advance by contacting Beverly Williams at 336776-1893 or Michael Kimbrough at 336-529-7664 or as walk-ins on May 7. A major project that is supported by funds raised from the tournament is the Big 4 Endowed Scholarship Fund at Winston-Salem State University.

May 7 – Walk to Defeat ALS The Walk to Defeat ALS will be held on Saturday, May 7, at Bridger Field House at BB&T Stadium. Wake Forest Baptist is home to one of five ALS Centers in the state, with this walk being a crucial part of the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

May 7 – “Bermuda Run to Remember” 5k The newly formed Bermuda Run Friends for Charity is organizing the inaugural “Bermuda Run To Remember”, a neighborhood Run/Walk event on May 7. The event will benefit Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital – specifically the “Because We Care” program, a bereavement support program for pediatric families and provides loving and compassionate care for families who have lost a child.

The race takes place at Bermuda Run and is open to everyone. The donation is $30 for early registration by May 1 and $35 thereafter. Sign up at www.bermudaruntoremember.itsyourrace.com. For more information, contact Jennifer Reader at 336-4645924 or jgreader3@gmail.com.

May 7 – Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church, 3401 Konnoak Dr. A blood drive will also be held from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be live music all afternoon, children’s activities, and a hot dog special. Bring a chair and a friend! For more information, call 336-788-9321.

May 7 – Free ballet classes beginning for ages 6 and up Through a federal grant through UNCSA, Brandon Woods has been approved to teach FREE additional tech classes on Saturdays. Because the grant is very detailed and specific, there will be Saturdays where the department will visit the studio.

Classes will start Saturday and will run through June 4. Rules for class: Participants must wear ballet shoes (boys can have bare feet), hair must be pulled up, girls must wear leotard & tights, boys can wear shorts, no jewelry. Classes will start Saturday, May 7 with the last class on June 4.

Beginner/intermediate ballet, 3 – 3:45 p.m., advanced ballet 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. No preregistration is necessary, just come! The location is Positive Image Performing Arts Studio, 1243 North Patterson Ave. For more information, call 336-8936571 or visit www.pipartsnc.com.

May 7 – Poetry in Plain Sight – Live!

Winston-Salem Writers Poetry in Plain Sight Live! will present readings from the selected poems for the months of March, April and May, on Saturday, May 7, from 2 – 4 p.m.at the New Winston Museum located at 717 S. Marshall St. See and hear from poets including Joe Mills, Adrian and Molly Rice, Sandra Ann Winters, Janet Joyner, Debra Kaufman, Sam Love, Peter Blair, Peter Venable, Toby Bunton and Lee Riley. This is a free event and is open to the public. Books and poetry posters will be available for purchase.

Light refreshments will be served.

May 7 - Tanglewood Farmers Market Opening Day The Tanglewood Farmers Market is a locally grown in-season diverse market. Join us on Saturday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, at Tanglewood Park for opening day and shop for eggs, in season fruits/vegetables, baked goods, sustainable livestock, jams, jellies, and so much more! For more information, call the Village of Clemmons at 336-766-7511.

May 7 – Clemmons Community Day The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber is hosting the 5th annual Clemmons Community Day on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Jerry Long Family YMCA, 11150 S. Peace Haven Rd. There will be music and activities for all ages. For more information, call the Village of Clemmons at 336-7667511.

May 7 - Rev. Traci Blackmon to Keynote NAACP Brunch/Gala Rev. Traci Blackmon will be the keynote speaker at the Women in NAACP Brunch/Gala and 61st Woman-Mother of the Year coronation, replacing Dr. Melissa HarrisPerry, who has had a scheduling conflict. Rev. Blackmon is executive director of United Church of Christ Justice and Witness, pastor of Christ the King UCC in Florissant, Mo. and a major faith organizer of Black Lives Matter that grew out of the Michael Brown homicide near her church in Ferguson, Mo. We look forward to a wonderful experience with her on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh-Midtown, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. To learn more, click: http://www.ucc.org/news_traci_black mon_to_lead_ucc_justice_and_witness_ministries_10212015.

May 7 – MESDA’s annual Design Seminar On Saturday, May 7, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) will hold its annual Design Seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2016 Design Seminar, “Inspired by Tradition,” will once again feature what’s chic in southern design and will take place in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road in Winston-Salem. Moderator Tom Savage of the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library will welcome to the podium three experts in the design field. Space is limited and preregistration is required to ensure a place. The cost is $125 per person or $115 for Friends of MESDA. Interested individuals can register online at mesda.org, by calling 336721-7360, or emailing MESDAPrograms@oldsalem.org.

May 10 – Preservation and Public History A historic preservation/public history student presentations and reception will be held on May 10 at 6 p.m., Salem College in the Single Sisters' House Saal. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 11 - Old Salem Lunch and Learn A Lunch and Learn on "Preservation Roots" presented by T. Reinhart, Director for Architecture at Mount Vernon, will be held on May 11 at noon at the Old Salem Visitor Center, Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Rd. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 12 - Creating a Garden Journal Old Salem presents “Creating a Garden Journal” on May 12, noon – 1 p.m., in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. Save your personal and valuable garden records by organizing each season in an easy personal format. Whether written in a notebook or entered on a created computer template, you will have information to enhance your gardening experience.

Presented by Mary Jac Brennan, Forsyth County Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Small Farms and Local Foods.

Attendees may bring lunch; beverages provided. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.orgor call 336721-7357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-7217333.

May 12 – Panel Discussion on the Union Station There will be a panel discussion on “The past, present and future of the Winston-Salem Union Station” on May 12 at 5:30 p.m., at New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St. For more information, visit www.citySee Community Cal. on B10

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May 6 2016 Friendship Day Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green Street between Academy and WestStreet, will have a worship celebration on May 6 at 11:30 a.m.

Worship celebration andmessage/Bible study led by the Rev. Kelly Carpenter. The 60th Anniversary for Fellowship of theLeast Coin will be held. We encourage women to contribute $6 for the Least Coin offering. Formore information, call Mallie Graham, 336924-9409.

May 6 - 8 Women’s Conference Bishop Marvin, Pastor Clara Cremedy and the women of Vessels Of Honor Church Ministriesinvite you to attend the 2016 Women’s Conference that will be held Friday, May 6 throughSunday, May 8, at Vessels of Home Church Ministries, 3608 Ogburn Ave. The theme will be“Chosen For Purpose.” This three-day conference will feature three strong and anointed womenof God speaking on “Your steps have been ordered by God.” Prophetess Sonya WallaceBlair ofVision House of Hope, Greensboro, will preach on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Overseer Tassa Cremedy-Rice of Temple Of Glory Ministries will preach on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.Apostle Shirley McCain of God’s Grace Ministry, Martinsville, Virginia, will close theconference. The entire conference is free and open to the public (offerings will be received). Call336-624-9531 for more information about this event.

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Fellowship Church to host hit ‘War Room’ movie actress

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On Mother's Day, May 8, Fellowship Church, pastored

by Tony Jones, will host Ms.Karen Abercrombie, who is best known for her role as Ms. Clara from the hit movie “War Room.”Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, singer-songwriter and a Parents'Choice Award winning storyteller. She was most recently seen in movie theaters aroundthe world playing the spicy, eighty-yearold prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the KendrickBrothers’ latest film "War Room." She received the 2016 Movieguide Grace Award forthe most inspiring and outstanding performance by an actress in a film for her portrayal of Miss Clara. Karen has guest starred on several television shows and most recently CBS's new show, “The Inspectors.” She also played recurring character Aberdeen on AMC TV’s show “Turn.” Karen has also guest starred on “Judging Amy,” “Alley McBeal,” “Saved by The Bell,” and “Strong Medicine.” Karen has a starring role in a new movie coming out on May 3 called “God's Compass.”

“We feel very blessed to have Ms. Abercrombie as our guest speaker for Mother's Day,” said Pastor Tony. “Prior to our even securing Ms. Abercrombie, we were already in ateaching series regarding prayer entitled ‘Dangerous Prayers,’ said Pastor Tony. “Andfor Ms. Abercrombie to

come and speak on that very topic only confirms our need asbelievers to reconnect with God through the privilege of prayer.

Fellowship Church is located at 2800 East Sprague St. Doors will open at 10 a.m. with worship starting at 10:30 a.m.

For more information visit www.thefellowshipWS.org.

May 7 Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church, 3401 Konnoak Dr. A blood drive will also be held from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be live music all afternoon, children’s activities, and a hot dog special. Bring a chair and a friend. For more information, call 336-788-9321.

May 7 Glory Train Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance United by the Blood Women's Ministry will present the "Glory Train" on Saturday, May 7, at 12 noon at Faith of God Ministries, 5545 Main St., Walkertown.

Pastor Jerry Goode and First Lady Kay Goode.

May 8 Women’s Day Antioch Christian Church located at 1432 Underwood Ave. will observe Women's Day on Sunday, May 8, at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. Parthenia Galloway.

May 8 Mother’s Day service The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., invites one and all to our special Mother’s Day service on Sunday, May 8, at our 11 a.m. worship service. The speaker will be Pastor Paul W. Hart.

May 8 Mother’s Day service New Liberty Baptist Ministries Inc., located at 5009 Voss St., will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 8. 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Birdie Rush, a native of the Winston-Salem. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the Art of Ministry in May 2014 and a Masters in Religious Education May 2016. All are welcome to attend. For additional information please contact Church Secretary Tracee Spears (336) 608-5542, Deacon Beal @ 336-528-3256.

Month of May 1st Pastoral Anniversary, remembrance Greater Higher Ground Ministries invites you to the first Pastoral Anniversary, celebrating Pastor Janice O. Heath and remembering the great late Apostle John H. Heath during the month of May. To help celebrate, the following speakers will be bringing the word of God throughout the month of May at the date and time listed: *Sunday, May 8, Minister Kia Hood, Union Baptist Church, (Mother’s Day) 11 a.m. *Wednesday, May 11, Pastor Nichols Bonds, Life Church, Lynchburg, VA, 7 p.m. *Sunday, May 15, Pastor Toni Burton, Freedom International, Statesville, 4 p.m. *Wednesday, May 18, Pastor Anthony Wilson, Cathedral of Refugee, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 22, Bishop S.T. Green, New Hope Holiness Church, Lexington, 4 p.m. *Wednesday, May 25, Apostle Annette Ross, Grace and Mercy Cathedral, Charlotte, 7 p.m. *Sunday, May 29, Apostle Andria Weeks, Greater Works Deliverance, West End,4 p.m. The late Apostle John Heath’s life and valiant service in the army of Lord will be recognized and remembered during the services. All services will be held at the church headquarters located at 4175 Moat Drive. For more information, please contact us at 336-725-1125, Pastor Janice O. Heath, Senior Pastor.

May 9 - 11 Spring Revival Antioch Christian Church, 1432 Underwood Ave., will host their Spring Revival on Monday, May 9, with Rev. Robert Coleman of Middle Fork Christian Church; Tuesday, May 10, with Rev. Ronald Speas, New Jerusalem Baptist Church; and Wednesday, May 11, with Dr. Johnny Ruff, Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church. Each service will began at 7 p.m. nightly.

May 10-15 General Missionary and Evangelistic conventions The Community Deliverance Holiness Church Of God at the Love Community Center located at See Rel. Cal. B10

Union Baptist reflects on relationship with God during Pentecost Conclave The Union Baptist dance ministry performs during the church's Spring Pentecost Conclave on Thursday, April, 28.

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The Pentecost is defined as a holiday on which we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the disciples after the ascension of Jesus into heaven. In many ways it is described as the birthday of the church.

Union Baptist Church celebrated its two-day Spring Pentecost Conclave on April 27 and 28. During this year’s celebration, Union Baptist wanted to focus on its missionary

Lesson Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 By the end of this lesson, we will *Review the story of the ten healed lepers *Express gratitude for all blessings including healing we have received *Celebrate how the expression of gratitude for personal healing becomes beneficial in the healing of others

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“What we are trying to do is bridge our spiritual life with our responsibility to make our community better around us,” said Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack Jr. on what this year’s Conclave was about.

The scheduled guest preacher on April 27 was Dr. Cynthia Hale, the founding and Senior Pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Ga. The Rev. Dr. J Louis Felton of the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ

in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was scheduled to deliver the sermon on April 28, but because of travel difficulties, he was unable to attend. So on short notice, Mack called Bishop James Woodson, pastor of Greensboro's St. James Home of Fresh Start Ministries, to deliver the message.

Hymns by the Union Baptist Choir set the mood on April 28.

Following the choir was a presentation by the Compassion Experience, which gave the congregation a back-

Grateful Faith

Background: “Leprosy” is a term used in Scripture to describe several types of infections and skin diseases. Symptoms include ringworm, lesions, and psoriasis, as well as damage to one’s eyes, limbs, and nerves. See more in Leviticus 13:1-46. In Jesus’ day, some rabbis taught that leprosy was a punishment for sin.

To them it was a visible sign of an inward corruption.

Jews feared leprosy not only because of the disfiguring,

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but also because lepers were treated as untouchables.

Lesson: Luke’s intentions here are to show Elder that redemption is not Richard Wayne solely the possession of one group of people.

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Jesus’ salvation includes or is open to all persons.

Luke starts the lesson with Jesus passing through the area between Samaria and Galilee and not accidentally. Jesus intended to minister here. While on the outskirts of a small town, ten men with “leprosy” spotted Jesus and His disciples. The ten kept their distance, but got close enough to shout to Jesus a plea for Him to have

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ground of the organization and showed the highlights of the bishop’s visit to Ecuador. Mack challenged his parishioners to sponsor at least 50 children before The Compassion Experience left at the end of the week.

Mack said he has traveled to Third World countries many times, and going to Ecuador was a different experience for him. He said it gave him a sense of “making the Scriptures come alive,” and what he discovered is they love God there like we love God here.

The church’s dance ministry performed a very uplifting routine that got

everyone out of the pews.

Woodson was in route to the celebration to support his friend Mack, but was happy to deliver the message when he received the call to do so.

“I think if you are going to be competent, you have to be a professional, so if you are going to be a preacher, then be a professional,” Woodson said. And when asked how he was able to come up with a sermon on the fly, he said, “After 40 years of preaching, that's all you ever do, and I guess it’s that simple, you know.”

Woodson's sermon touched everyone who attended, even the guest ministers, who were on their feet, hanging on his every word.

Bishop James Woodson of St. James Home of Fresh Start Ministries in Greensboro delivers the sermon during Union Baptist Spring Pentecost Conclave, with Bishop Sheldon McCarter of Greater Cleveland, left, and Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. to the right enjoying the show.

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mercy on them.(Luke 17:13). Jesus was not offended by the ten lepers who asked for compassion.

He merely directed them to go and present themselves to the local “priests” (Luke 17:14) to affirm that they had been healed. Their faith was demonstrated in their willingness to do as Jesus instructed without anything further being done. They simply took Him at His word and as they made their way to the priest they were cured of their disease (Luke 17:14).

It did not take long for one of the ten lepers to realize he had been completely cured. Out of a sense of gratitude, he turned back to find Jesus and enthusiastically shouted praises to God. Touching a person

with leprosy made you unclean according to Jewish law. Jesus, however, did not let this law prevent His letting the “former leper … lay at His feet and repeatedly thank Him for what He had done (vs.16).

As the man lay facedown at Jesus’ feet, He rhetorically asked whether ten men had been healed of their disease. Jesus then asked where were the other nine and goes on to say that the one who did return was a foreigner (vs. 18) … evidently, at least some of the absent nine were Jews.

Without more discussion, Jesus tells the Samaritan (former leper) that his “faith” had “saved” him.

This statement infers that he had been permanently rescued from his predicament as a result of his trust or faith in Jesus. The man’s physical healing was

accompanied by his spiritual deliverance from sin.

For Your Consideration: If you had been the healed leper, how do you think you would have expressed your gratitude? Like Jesus, what risks do believers sometimes face when they reach out to persons in need?

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Compassion Experience gives locals taste of developing countries

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The commercials of underprivileged children shown on TV oftentimes lead people to ask how are the children able to survive such poverty and who is helping them improve their lives.

To help answer these questions and more, Union Baptist Church hosted The Compassion Experience. The Compassion Experience allows individuals to undergo a journey into the lives of children in underdeveloped countries. The stories of these children are true. The children were all assisted by Compassion International and have become productive adults in their communities and beyond.

Compassion International brings children in Third World countries together with sponsors looking to help them improve their situations. Compassion International is unique in the fact that the child and sponsor are able to communicate with one another through letters and even has an application on cell phones to allow sponsors to send messages to the children.

Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. connected with his friends in Global United Fellowship to bring the Compassion Experience to Union Baptist for those who are curious about Missionary work but are not able to travel abroad. “It allows us to fulfill the Great Commission of Christ,� said Youth Director Kia Hood, who helped coordinate the event. “One of the missions of this church is that we really believe in evangelism and church is not supposed to be a place where we only gather together on Sundays, but it should also be about reaching out locally and globally.� Hood went on to say she wants people to be grateful for what they have and realize that other people have it worse off than they do.

According to Hood, Mack visited the country of Ecuador and really wanted others to experience what he saw while there.

Those who walked through the Compassion Experience were touched as well.

Freddie Marshall of Winston-Salem said, “My wife and I found it very informative and it also helped us to identify with the plight of children around the world.

What was so impressive is you don't have to be rich to touch a life, and we talk a lot about legacy and philanthropy. I don't see any better way to start than to just touch a life.�

Marshall and his wife, Azariea, also stated they will be sponsoring a child after going through the experience.

Hood stated they expected over 3,000 people to come.

She said for those who cannot sponsor a child, she wants them to have joy for what they do have.

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Union Baptist displays dresses on Thursday, April, 28, that will be donated to Third World countries.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY FOR THE CHRONICLE

Many churches donate clothing to the needy all the time. However, Union Baptist Church on North Trade Street has found a unique way to make an impact in the lives of underprivileged children.

The missionaries of Union Baptist decided to make dresses out of pillowcases for young girls of Third World countries and disaster-ridden areas.

The church chose to take on this task after attending a Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention and receiving a challenge from lead pastor Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. to find a project while there and bring it back to the church.

According to church member Helen Harris, she connected with the Women in Service Everywhere (W.I.S.E), part of the Lott Carey Convention, because they have been making the pillowcase dresses to send overseas for years.

W.I.S.E. initially started sending dresses to Haiti after the devastating earthquake of 2010. The dresses are going to be delivered to children in Haiti, Kenya, and the Sudan, and the total number looks to exceed

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Harris went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want them to feel motivated and empowered to have something new. We also want them to feel safe in their environment by being clothed.â&#x20AC;?

Members of the church donated the pillowcases for the missionaries to sew and donated undergarments for the young girls to wear along with the dresses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are blessed to have a pastor who believes in helping,â&#x20AC;? said Minister Denise Wade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He believes that if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a church that reaches out to others you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have a purpose. He has actually gone to a Third World country and seen the devastation and substandard homes, so he had a heart to help.â&#x20AC;?

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5K run supports those with colorectal cancer

A huge feature at the “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K run was a 20-foot inflatable colon showing the different stages of advancing disease. The 2016 Big Colon Tour is a national educational program sponsored by Bayer.

Sigma Beta group attends regional conference

Brian Highsmith and family pose within the 20-foot inflatable colon Saturday, April 23 in Winston-Salem’s Bailey Park. His children were among the youngest participants in the “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K run.

Participant Christal Stewart (middle) is just one of over 300 runners gathered at Bailey Park Saturday morning, April 23, for the “Get Your Rear into Gear” 5K run in support of the more than one million Americans living with a history of colorectal cancer. This is the 6th annual event hosted by Colon Cancer Alliance.

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over 300 runners gathered at Bailey park on Saturday, april 23, for the “Get Your rear into Gear” 5K run in support of the more than 1 million americans living with a history of colorectal cancer. this is the 6th annual event hosted by Colon Cancer alliance, a patient advocacy organization aiming to raise awareness about the disease. a huge feature at the event was a 20foot inflatable colon showing the different

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Six members of the Delta Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Beta Club spent part of their Spring Break attending the Southeastern regional Conference. the Southeastern region consists of north Carolina, South Carolina and eastern tennessee.

Club members in attendance were adrian ellis (9) of Whitaker elementary School, Zyquarius ellis (16) of Winston-Salem prep academy, nasir McDaniel-Moore (14) of reynolds high School, nigel McDaniel-Moore (9) of Moore elementary School, tyrek thompson (15) of Carver high School and alim turner (13) of paisley iB Magnet School.

During the conference, the youth had the opportunity to attend valuable

stages of advancing disease. the attentiongrabbing giant colon was a hot spot for selfies. the 2016 Big Colon tour is a national educational program sponsored

by Bayer. in north Carolina, 68 percent of adults over 50 are being screened for colorectal cancer, but that leaves nearly one-third who are not being screened. For more information, visitwww.ccalliance.org/awareness-month/big-colon-tour/ or follow the conversation on twitter with #BigColontour.

workshops, learning labs and business sessions. the members will have a chance at the next Sigma Beta meeting to present what they learned at the conference to other club members, allowing them to implement ideas that will help them become a stronger club in the future.

Some of the topics of discussion focused on Financial Money Management, Dress for Success and imaging, the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and a real talk panel Discussion hosted by Dr. Sheryl p. Underwood, co-host of CBS's the talk, and the 23rd international president of Zeta phi Beta Sorority, inc. the youth took a college tour of the University of tennessee in Knoxville to visit their SteM programs. they also visited Maryville College in

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W-S Youth Chorus holding auditions for 2016-2017 Season

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the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus (WSYC), recently endorsed by the mayor as the premier youth chorus and ambassadors of the city, invites children grades 312 to audition for the 2016-2017 season, which begins on aug. 29. auditions will be held on tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18.

For more information and to schedule an audition time, go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or contact the office at 336-7030001. the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus, a non-profit arts organization founded in 1993, has over 100 members in four ensembles, ranging from grades 3-12 and representing more than 40 schools in Forsyth and surrounding counties.

Members of the WSYC learn vocal technique, theory, singing in other lan-

guages, discipline, confidence and teamwork while performing beautiful choral arrangements. the chorus also often collaborates with the UnCSa, the WS Symphony, piedmont Wind ensemble, piedmont Chamber singers and other groups in the region. they also travel and perform in other countries and around the nation.

Some tours in the past have included performances in austria, italy, France, Chicago, new York City and new orleans.

WSYC has helped hundreds of children and youth through music education and performance experiences in its mission to engage and develop youth from diverse backgrounds and enrich their lives by inspiring excellence in choral music.

For more information about the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus visit http://wsyouthchorus.org.

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the focal point of the Square is a 13-foot-high bronze statue of author and pulitzer prize winner, alex haley. haley is best known for his book “roots,” in which he traced his origins back to africa. his book was made into an acclaimed television mini-

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39800North Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, NC, will host the 71st General Missionary Convention and the 22nd Evangelistic Convention Of The Holiness Church Of God Inc., beginning Tuesday, May 10 through Sunday, May 15, 2016. The presiding General Missionary President and Host Pastor Overseer Angeline Sumpter and the General Missionary Vice President Brenda Kirby, along with the General Evangelistic President Minister Glenda Thacker and the General Evangelistic Vice President Elder Maurice Middleton invite all members of the Holiness Church of God, Inc, as well as the community at large to join us in worship throughout the various sessions during each day of the convention. Services times varies beginning at 8a.m. and ending at 7:30p.m. nightly. The Sunday and closing session will began at 10a.m.

The Theme verse is taken from Luke 4:18-19. The theme: 'The Year Of Jubilee' and the Proclamation: 'This Is God's Year To Act!' Contact Fannetta H. Gore at 336745-1375 with questions.

May 11 – 13 Prophetic Conference 2016 Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc. presents "Prophetic Conference 2016" Wednesday, May 11 through Friday, May 13, at 1538 Waughtown St. There will be daily workshops on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m, facilitated by anointed teachers including Pastor Pam Phillips, Word of Truth International Ministries; Apostle Robbie Carswell, Glory of Christ International Ministry, Chicago, Ill.; and our Pastor Phillip McCloud, Sr. Nightly services will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, with powerful praise and worship from guest worship leaders in our area and special guest speaker Apostle Robbie Carswell. This is a free event. There will be door prizes and much more. We invite everyone to come and experience what God has in store for you. Conference host is Prophetess Cynthia Hill and the Shepherd's Care ministry of Fresh Fire Worship Center, Inc. Pastor Phillip G. McCloud, Senior Pastor. For more information, call the church at 336-833-4208 or visit www.FreshFireWorship.org.

May 14 Glory Train Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance United by the Blood Women's Ministry will present the "Glory Train" on Saturday, May 14, at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 700 Highland Ave.

Yard sale First Christian Church, located at 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville, will have a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday May 14, 6:30 a.m.-noon. You may purchase a spot in advance for $25 to sell your items, or you can show up and shop. All funds raised will go directly to our Student Ministry so students can attend summer enrichment events like MOVE, WinShape, Park Springs, Mission Trips, etc.

For more information, contact Pete Ramsey at 336-9967388 or peter@fccministries.com.

May 15 Church anniversary celebration New Birth Worship Center, 1033 Newbirth Dr., East Bend, will celebrate their 19th church anniversary on Sunday, May 15 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The 10 a.m. guest speaker will be Rev. William Conrad. The 3 p.m. speaker will be Rev. James Clyburn, Sr. and congregation from Redbank Baptist Church, Germanton. NBWC Angels of Mercy Dance Ministry will perform. The pastor is Dr. James L.E. Hunt. For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

Everyone is cordially invited to celebrate with the New Birth Worship Center church family.”

May 18 – 20 Women of Wisdom Conference The Women of Wisdom Conference will be held May 18 – 20 at Miracle Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 Prescott Dr. The Conference theme is “Divine Assignment: John 20:16-18.” The conference will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Guest speakers will be: Wednesday, May 18, Co- Pastor Earline White, (Abba Father Ministries); Thursday May 19, Pastor Alice Mitchell, (Miracles Outreach International Church); Friday May 20, Evangelist Shirley Gaither, (True Temple Outreach Ministry). At 11 a.m. on Sunday May 22, Pastor Carolyn Tatum, (Mission on the Move Outreach Church).

May 21 Devotional Women’s Prayer Breakfast New Birth Worship Center, 1033 Newbirth Dr., East Bend, invites every lady from 6 to 100 years of age to join them for a Devotional Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., bringing together women of faith to encourage one another. This event is sponsored by the Christian Education Department. The Pastor is Dr. James L.E. Hunt. For additional information , please call 336-699-3583 ext. 108. or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

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May 12 – Annual Black Achievers Awards Gala The Winston Lake Family YMCA will sponsor its 19th annual Black Achievers Awards Gala on Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Inn Conference Center. Dr. James D. Branch will receive the Life time achievement Award. The Achievers Program is an academic achievement and career development program for High School Youth whose purpose is “to help teens set and pursue high educational and career goals resulting in high school graduation and acceptance into an institution of higher learning and successful entry into a career of their choosing. Each year at the Black Achievers Gala high school seniors within the Black Achievers Program are recognized for their scholastic achievement, scholarships are awarded, and adult achievers are recognized for excellence on behalf of their corporations and or community sponsors. Event tickets are $40 each or $300 per table and must be purchased in advance at the Winston Lake Family YMCA. For ticket or ad information, please contact the Winston Lake Family YMCA at 336-7249205.

May 13 - Senior Prom The 14th Street Golden Crown Senior Club is sponsoring a Senior Prom with a theme of “A Night Under the Stars” on May 13, 6 – 10 p.m., at the 14th Street Recreation Center Gym. This event creates a prom atmosphere for senior adults to fellowship; listen and dance to oldies music of the golden era. Tickets are $8.

Door prizes will be given away. For more information, call 336-727-8291.

May 14 – Big 4 Walk, health screenings and kid’s fun & games On Saturday, May 14, The Big 4 Alumni will sponsor the Big 4 Walk, health screenings and kid’s fun and games at Winston Lake Shelter #1 at 8:00 a.m.

Participants will begin with a warm-up exercise regimen before embarking on the walk around the lake. The first participants to finish the walk are awarded prizes. A major focus of the event is the free health education and screenings that are conducted by healthcare professionals.

The goals are to increase awareness and provide preventive measures regarding the Big 4 health challenges that disproportionately affect African-Americans including heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes. A major project that is supported by funds raised from this event is the Big 4 Endowed Scholarship Fund at WinstonSalem State University. The community may register for the Big 4 Walk and Health Screening in advance or as walk-ins on May 14.

May 14 - Pickled and Potted: Historical Methods of Preserving the Harvest Old Salem presents “Picked and Potted: Historical Methods of Preserving the Harvest” on May 14, 10 – 11 a.m., in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. Remember the rich flavors of pickled, potted, and fermented foods? Learn different methods of preservation in ceramic and glass through demonstration and discussion of cooking, potting, and pickling.

Presented by Brenda Hornsby Heindl, MESDA Curatorial and Research Associate; Co-owner of Emmaus Farm, Snow Camp, NC; potter/owner of Liberty Stoneware. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.orgor call 336-721-7357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-721-7333.

May 14 – Financial Fortitude Event The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host their annual Financial Fortitude event on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This year’s event will be a panel discussion on building wealth through entrepreneurship/owning your own business, stock investing, and real estate investing. A mini Business Expo featuring local business owners will also take place during the event. Special guest panelists

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Joe Dudley Sr. of Dudley Products, Inc., James Perry, President/CEO of the Winston-Salem Urban League, and Stephen Harrison, Community Business Consultant with the City of Winston-Salem, will share information concerning business development. The event will be held at the Dr. Elva Jones Computer Science Building on the campus of WSSU, Rm 2200. Lunch will be provided to the first 50 participants who RSVP. This event is free; however, space is limited. Please reserve your space today by emailing recordingsecretary@wsalumnaedst.org or calling Charmon Baker at 336-407-8701.

May 14 – Zumbathon and Health Fair Dance For Lowrance Zumbathon and Health Fair will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Simon G. Atkins High School, 3605 Old Greensboro Road. There will be 12 of the HOTTEST Zumba instructors in the Triad! There will also be a health fair that will have vendors covering health topics from head to toe, plus drawings for great prizes. Admission is only $10 for 12 awesome Zumba instructors who will be rocking the house from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The health fair is from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Get some exercise, burn those calories, and get information to improve your health knowledge.

For questions, please call 336-703-4181.

May 14 - City Historic Marker Unveiling

There will be a historic marker unveiling of "Five Row at Reynolda" on May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

May 15 – Evening of Art Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road, will present an Evening of Art on Sunday, May 15, 6-9 p.m.

This event will feature over 20 pieces of canvas art from local African-American artists for sale. Proceeds will go to support our Youth Arts program. Silent auction of various items will also be available. Artists will be painting live and there will be Spoken Word as well as a live performance of R&B and Neo-Soul by Souljam. Tickets are $25 and are available now at The Basement Tattoo and Beauty Studio, 1321 Hardesty Lane. All-white attire preferred but is not mandatory. Call 336-893-5122 for more information.

May 15 & 16 – Auditions for “Oklahoma” Auditions for “Oklahoma” will be held at the Stained Glass Playhouse on Sunday, May 15, and Monday, May 16, 7-9 p.m. in the Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave. (Marvin United Methodist Church). Adults & teen-agers, male and female parts are available. Plan to audition by singing a musical selection of anything but songs from Oklahoma.

Please bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. A short reading will be required as well as some small dance steps. Auditions may be done on either evening. Call-backs may be made. “Oklahoma” performances will be held on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6 & 7.

May 17 – Augustine Literacy Project information coffee READWS, a local non-profit that works with our public schools to improve the reading, writing and spelling abilities of low-income children and teens who struggle with literacy skills, will hold an informational coffee for their flagship program, the Augustine Literacy Project®, on Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Carl Russell Recreation Center, 3521 Carver School Rd. The Augustine Literacy Project trains and supports volunteer tutors who provide free, long-term, one-to-one instruction to students at their school during the school day.

May 17 - "Winston-Salem's Historic Salem Cemetery" Book Talk There will be a book a book talk about “WinstonSalem’s Historic Salem Cemetery” by Molly Rawls, Author, on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St. For more information, visit www.cityofws.org and search for “Historic Resources Commission.”

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF JOYCE HAMNER ROBERTSON Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-2315

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Joyce Hamner Robertson, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to Harold T. Robertson, Executor to the Estate of Joyce Hamner Roberston at 4003 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 20th day of July, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery.

Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executor named above. This the 21st day of April, 2016.

Harold T. Robertson Executor to the Estate of Joyce Hamner Robertson at 4003 Country Club Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104

The Chronicle April 21, 28, and May 5, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF GENIEVE SPEAKS CRAFT Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1356

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Genieve Speaks Craft, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 20th day of July, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executrix named above. This the 21st day of April, 2016.

Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104

The Chronicle April 21, 28, and May 5, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Monroe C. Branch (16 E 670), also known as Monroe Charles Branch, deceased November 23, 2015, 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 July 20, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of April, 2016.

Richard E. Branch Co-Executor for Monroe C. Branch, deceased 5952 Germanton Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Joseph G. Branch Co-Executor for Monroe C. Branch, deceased 1155 Boles Road Germanton, NC 27019

The Chronicle April 21, 28, 2016 and May 5, 12, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William B. Straughn, William B. Straughn, late of 275 S. Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Doughton Blancato PLLC, 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, on or before July 14, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of April, 2016

Patricia S. Beeson Executor of the Estate of William B. Straughn

Thomas J. Doughton, Attorney DOUGHTON BLANCATO PLLC 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 The Chronicle April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2016.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DAVIDSON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 15 JT 172 NOTICE OF SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION

IN THE MATTER OF: CAITLYN MARILYN HIGH

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, father of the above-captioned female child, Caitlyn Marilyn High, born to Catina Denise High on May 25, 2015 in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina; TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the District Court of Davidson County, Lexington, North Carolina in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief is as follows: Termination of your parental rights to the above-captioned child.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 8th day of June, 2016, said date being forty (40) days from first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so your parental rights will be terminated to said juvenile.

This the 4th day of May, 2016.

Christopher M. Watford Assistant Davidson County Attorney P.O. Box 1067 Lexington, North Carolina 27293-1067 Telephone: (336) 236-3019 Davidson County Department of Social Services NC Bar Number: 38577 The Chronicle May 5, 12, 19, 2016 Notice of Administration

Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Marguerite W. Miller late of Forsyth County, NC, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before August 5, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. Co-Administrator, Edelina M. Oliphant; Co-Administrator, Yvonne M. Jackson, 640 Creekway Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia N. Stover (16 E 755), also known as Patricia Nicholson Stover, deceased April 25, 2016, 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 3, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 5th day of May, 2016.

Darrell Nicholson Administrator for Yvonne Johnson Rush, deceased P.O. Box 24534 Winston Salem, NC 27114

The Chronicle May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Angelo Michael Giammarino (16 E 500), 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 July 13, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of April, 2016.

Michelle Giammarino Administrator for Angelo Michael Giammarino 2005 Brook View Court Matthews, NC 28104

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Having qualified as Administrator, of the Estate of Jose Ramos DeCastro, Jr., also known as Joe deCastro and Jose R. deCastro, Jr., deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Jose Ramos DeCastro, Jr., also known as Joe deCastro and Jose R. deCastro, Jr. , to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 21st day of July 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James Albert Chalmers also known as James A. Chalmers, deceased of 1623 Longview Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina in Forsyth County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of James Albert Chalmers; also known as James A. Chalmers to exhibit them to Gerald Lamar Chalmers, 6091 Brookstone Ridge Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107, Estate File Number 16 E 685 on or before the 21st day of July, 2016, at the address listed below, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of your recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 21st day of April 2016.

Lourdes Osborne Administrator of the Estate of Jose Ramos DeCastro, Jr. also known as Joe deCastro and Jose R. deCastro, Jr.

Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)

The Chronicle April 21, 28, 2016 and May 5, 12, 2016 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 16 SP 270 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF PROCEEDING

IN RE DOE

To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A FEMALE CHILD, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE THAT a petition has been filed for the adoption of a female child born on or about the 6th day of July, 2015, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Jonai Elizabeth Kennedy (a African-American woman, then approximately 25 years of age, medium-boned, black hair, brown eyes). It is believed that the child was conceived in the Forsyth County area in or about October, 2014 and that the child’s biological father may be about 5’5” tall, heavy-build, no hair, medium brown skin, who met the child’s mother at Ziggy’s in 2014. You must either file a written response before the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above or otherwise make defense to such petition within forty (40) days after April 21, 2016, exclusive of such date, to participate in and to receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of any hearing. Upon your failure to respond to the petition within the time prescribed, the petitioner will apply to the court for an order that your consent to the adoption is not required and for a decree of adoption which will terminate any parental rights you may have with respect to the child.

Brinton D. Wright Attorney for Petitioners Post Office Box 39266 Greensboro, North Carolina 27438 Telephone: (336) 373-1500

The Chronicle April 21, 28 and May 5, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Yvonne Johnson Rush (16 E 683), also known as Yvonne Rush, Yvonne J. Rush and Rashidah Allah, deceased September 24, 2015, 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 3, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 5th day of May, 2016.

Frances McFadden Administrator for Yvonne Johnson Rush, deceased 1397 Holly Court Winston Salem, NC 27105

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Equipment Operator/Light (Crew)1392 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

This the 6th day of April, 2016.

GERALD LAMAR CHALMERS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALBERT CHALMERS AKA JAMES A. CHALMERS 6091 BROOKSTONE RIDGE DRIVE WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27107

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Engineering Technician- 1475 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Donald R. Buie Attorney At Law 823 West 5th Street, Post Office Box 20031 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27120-0031 (336) 773-1398 (336) 773-1505 Facsimile

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

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Bus Stop Barber Shop hiring registered barber.

For more information, contact Gerald A. Hutson at 336-692-5018 or 336-722-1902.

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Plan class content for taekwondo coaching and competition preparation. Bachelor's in Taekwondo related, plus 5 yrs exp. Resume to: Tiger Kim's Tae Kwon Do, Inc. 1425 River Ridge Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012

KERNERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE TELECOMMUNICATOR

This position involves working in a confined office space operating a multiagency communications system. Receipt and routing of all routine and emergency telephone traffic; dispatching of police emergency vehicles; maintenance of a variety of written logs. Individual should possess effective oral communications skills, having clear speech and excellent listening skills. Must be able to handle multiple priorities. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate/equivalent.

Pre-employment drug screen and psychological testing required. Must have adequate typing skills. Must be able to obtain state certification from DCI. Experience in a Public Safety Communications Center preferred. APP DEADLINE: 05/13/16.

STARTING PAY: $14.77/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan with a competitive benefits package. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application. Additional information and applications may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336) 992-0306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon. – Fri. EEO Employer

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EMPLoYMEnt

Financial Analyst – 74

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

The Town of Kernersville is offering the right individual an opportunity to join its Public Services Department. Work includes operating a rear-loading and recycling residential refuse truck assisting laborers in collecting curbside yard waste collections and curbside trash and recycling collections. Seasonal operation of leaf vacuum truck. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: Must have valid NC CDL. Must successfully pass physical exam and drug screen. HIRING RANGE: $11.96 $14.83/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits.

App Deadline: 5PM, Fri, 05/13/16.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application which may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)992-0306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon. - Fri. EEO Employer.

The Food Service Manager will manage and supervise the college’s food services, including the Tiger’s Grill, Bytes & Beans Cafe, and Catering Services. This position is responsible for management of departmental i ncome a nd ex penses, super v ision of department staff, and long-term planning.

Minimum requirements: • Associate’s degree in food service management, culinary arts or other related field. Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a U.S. Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC. • Five or more years’ experience in the food service industry.

• Must meet driving record standard to qualify to operate a college owned vehicle (DMV record must show 0 points to qualify).

Open until f illed. Persons interested in applying must go to our website: https:// careers.forsythtech.edu and fulfi ll the new application process and requirements.

You may also stop by our Human Resources’ Office or call 336-757-3372 for assistance.

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ANDREWS HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 125 Ferrell Heights Ct. Winston-Salem, NC 27101

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ADULTS 55 AND OLDER One bedroom units conveniently located in Winston-Salem with handicap accessible units.

Call 336-723-3570 for more information Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

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

Bethabara Garden Apartments

Located on Bethabara Road at the corner of Silas Creek extension near Wake Forest.

One bedroom apartments with washer-dryer connections, pool, and water furnished.

Only $410.00 per month

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Towergate Apartments

Quiet, peaceful and affordable one and two bedroom apartments starting at $410.00 per month.

Pool and playground in a country setting near Bethabara Park Blvd. on Bethabara Road.

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ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798.

Office hours are from 8am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. TDD Relay 1-800-7352962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation

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