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“resounding” is certainly an appropriate description of Justice-elect Morgan’s victory. According to final unofficial numbers in the Morgan-edmunds race, the democrat won with 2,134,015 votes statewide, bolstered by 1,383,585 one Stop early votes between oct. 20-27, and 676,836 ballots on election day, as well as a number of mail-in absentee ballots and provisional votes. Justice edmunds was over 300,000 votes short across all categories. Some observers have been particularly curious about how, and why Morgan was able to do so well against edmunds, while every democratic appellate court candidate, even the incumbents, fell to a republican opponent. unlike the court of Appeals races, the n.c. Supreme court race was not partisan labeled on the ballot, so neither Judge Morgan or Justice edmunds were identified with their respective parties under their names. Some observers believe this
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if there was one undisputed democratic winner from north carolina’s nov. 8 general election, it was Wake Superior court Judge Mike Morgan, who u n s e a t e d CAMPAIGN r e p u b l i c a n Associate n.c. Supreme court Justice robert edmunds, 54 percent to 45.6 percent. “i feel tremendously wonderful about it,” the new justice-elect, 60, said Sunday morning during an exclusive phone interview with The chronicle. “The voters of north carolina have given me a resounding victory and are allowing me to serve the state at the highest level of the north carolina Supreme court. So i’m very pleased, very proud and very humbled at this opportunity.” compared to many other marquee race results on the ballot election night,
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City native Sharon Starling looks at the selection of locally grown fresh fruit at the Village Produce & Country Store on Saturday, Nov. 12.
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Paula Mccoy and her husband, Jerry Anderson, are looking to put an end to the fresh food drought in the inner city. Last Saturday, the power couple held a grand opening event for the village Produce & country Store in the ogburn Station neighborhood, at 4219 n. Liberty St. "We knew this area was considered a food desert, so we wanted to do something to change that," said Mccoy. "We felt like this was exactly what this community needed."
A program that included a litany prayer and blessing was held with a ribbon cutting as part of the grand opening. “Food desert” is a term commonly used to describe communities with little or no access to healthy food, including fresh fruits and vegetables. in Forsyth county, more than 20,000 people earn less than the low-income threshold and live more than a mile from a supermarket. Statistics show that without access to a supermarket, people tend to shop at convenience stores and eat less
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The beloved Mildred S. Peppers passed away last Monday, nov. 7 as she lost her latest battle with cancer. Peppers wrote the Sunday School Lesson for The Chronicle for 17 years. She retired from her position in oct. 2015 to the chagrin of many readers. Peppers graduated from Winston-Salem State university with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. While there, she pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, where she affectionately became known as “Skinner.” Peppers later met ronnie “Pepp” Pepper and their Peppers love story soon began. The couple’s union produced “The Girls,” Frances valencia, Blanche yvonne and Joneice conchetta. “She not only is a role model for my sisters and i but she is a role model to her church and her community,” Joneice stated to The Chronicle when speaking of her mother. Peppers dedicated her life to educating youth by serv-
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The Winston-Salem Transit Authority held its first meetings last week to answer passenger questions on the new bus routes that go into effect on Jan. 2, 2017. WSTA is in the midst of the biggest overhaul of bus routes in its history, with 30 newly drawn routes and more than a 1,000 bus stops. The new
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amount of routes has also been increased. Transfers are still free, and bus fare is still only a dollar. The first meeting was held at Martin Luther king Jr. community center on Thursday, nov. 11. WSTA’s Tina carson-Wilkins presented a quick overview of the new routes. She also went over the green signs that will be at the new bus See Routes on A2
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ing as a teacher in the Hickory and WinstonSalem/Forsyth County school systems. In 2001, Peppers retired after 29 years of service. Peppers was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 40 years. She was a Deacon, Deaconess, Sunday school teacher, missionary and new members class and Vacation Bible school teacher. She was a member of numerous other church ministries. Two ministries that were especially dear to her heart were Kemet and Ujima. She had the gift of teaching not only in the church but with her lessons in The Chronicle as well. "When I came to The Chronicle in November 2014, there was no religion column. I found out Mrs. Peppers was ill. After a while, she came back and I was able to work with her through telephone and email. She was great to work with and even assessed her latest illness in a way to allow us to find
Joneice Pledger, daughter of Peppers, gives family tribute. another person to write the column. She worked with us and helped us find her replacement. She was an icon in the community. People were distraught when they found out she would not be writing the column anymore. We miss her dearly," said Donna Rogers, Managing Editor at The Chronicle. The funeral service was a lovely tribute to Peppers. Reflections were given from the church and family members who spoke most fondly of her. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel, delivered the
eulogy. Mendez spoke about the lives that Peppers touched over the years. He spoke about her infectious sense of humor and said “the reality is that Mildred preached her own eulogy” by living such a fruitful and God-loving life. Peppers was a beloved woman by everyone she came into contact with and her Sunday School Lessons in The Chronicle were not only insightful but also inspired others to touch on similar topics for their lessons. “We have missed Mrs. Peppers’ Sunday School Column for a while now,” said Ernie Pitt, editor emeritus at The Chronicle. “I am certainly saddened by her passing. However, I know firsthand that she was a woman of God. She was a true believer and worked to deliver a lot of lessons to other Sunday school teachers through her column. Godspeed, Mrs. Peppers. We will all see you in the by and by. Peace be unto the family and her many friends … including The Chronicle.”
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WSTA Director Art Barnes listens to a question by passenger DJ Murphy on the new bus routes at a meeting held on Nov. 10 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
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stops with all the information needed to check on a bus’ arrival time and destinations via text, phone call or online. After that, WSTA staff personally worked with each of the four passengers in attendance on their questions about the routes they use. One of the passengers was Leo Burton, who is blind and relies on the bus and Trans-AID to get around. At first, the new routes would’ve eliminated his bus stop and made him walk further to get to the bus. After voicing his concerns in one of the many comment meetings on the new routes earlier in the year, his bus stop was preserved. However, the changes in routes will have him dropped off a few houses down from where
he lives on the return trip. “That’s a change, but it ain’t no problem,” Burton said. Another passenger was DJ Murphy, who’s been riding the bus his whole life. He’s studied the new routes and though some of them are a little farther away from where he lives, he felt that overall the streamlined rides and extensive routes will please passengers. He said he found the new routes to be intuitive. “This system is very easy. It’s not confusing,” he said.
Murphy did find an issue in some of the routes. He noticed Saturday routes that connect with a bus that goes to Hanes Mall and local hospitals in the morning starts too late for passengers who ride it to work in the morning. CarsonWilkins thanked him for finding a flaw in the routes they had missed and said WSTA would get to work fixing it. For a list of the remaining bus route meetings, see the WSTA’s ad in this week’s Chronicle.
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Question: What was your initial reaction when you found out Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States? Do you think anything he will do while in office will impact on you personally?
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“I was surprised and sad for this country and its future. Hopefully, having Trump in office will make black people want to get off their butts and not be lazy. We have to stop thinking everything is going to be handed to us. I feel like he’s going to help us get to work and try to do something for ourselves.”
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“I wasn’t surprised because voting is something you do in secret and you aren’t judged for the decisions you make. I do believe my healthcare will be impacted. Hopefully my tuition isn’t impacted, but we just don’t know.”
Devin Pulliam
“Honestly, I felt like he was going to win regardless, so I wasn’t really surprised. I’m not sure yet if it will affect me personally because as we already see, he has no problem going back on his word. We’ll just have to wait and see.”
Coya Perry
“I was amazed because I really didn’t expect him to become president with no political experience at all. When it comes to education, I think he will have a big impact on our way of life. Things are going to change, and most colleges are going to take a huge hit.”
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“When I woke up on Wednesday morning, I actually had tears in my eyes. It definately will impact me as an African-American female. It’s already hard enough for black people, and with Trump in office it will only get harder. We have to come up with something to do collectively.”
“At first I laughed because I thought it was a joke, but we have to accept it and move on. I don’t think it will have any impact on me personally, but I think it will change some things in the community.”
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“I was in total disbelief. When you look back at the Civil Rights Movement and the Jim Crow era, it feels like we’re headed down that same path. I really fear for the immediate state of this country. I don’t know if it will impact me personally, but the fact that we are going from a black man in the White House to a racist like Donald Trump, it will defiantly have some affect on me as a young black man.”
Chris Benning “My legs turned into
spaghetti, but at the end of the day, life goes on. I think it will have an impact on AfricanAmerican communities by bringing out the racism and hate that has been around for years.”
Khaniya Thomas
“I was a little scared. I was in disbelief that he actually won. I think it will have an impact on me personally. I’m scared he will take away Obamacare and I will be back at square one.”
Carli Miles
“My first thought was, I guess it’s time to move to Canada. It’s hard to say right now if it will have any affect, but based off the debates and his campaign, we could be in for some drastic changes, but only time will tell.”
Final Urban League town hall tackles implicit bias A4
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When discussing the relationship between law enforcement and the AfricanAmerican community, and the root causes to why blacks are more likely to die in custody than whites, it is nearly impossible not to consider the effect implicit bias has on the decisions officers make on a daily basis. That was the message Dr. Jennifer eberhardt, a Stanford University social psychologist and associate professor, delivered during the last of three Black & Blue Town hall meetings hosted by the Winston-Salem Urban league (WSUl). Also known as implicit social cognition, implicit bias refers to the attitudes that affect our understanding and decision making in an unconscious manner. eberhardt, who is widely known for her studies on race and inequality, said making judgments based solely on a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, or even someone's appearance can lead to negative situations. She noted these biases are etched into our DnA and develop as we get older and they are often activated without individuals knowing it. "race can influence us more often than we think. in cognitive psychology, we call it un-intentional blindness," she said. "The idea is that our minds are not designed to pay attention to every single object that is in the world, no matter how distinctive that object might be." "Objects become visible and invisible to us based on our goals, expectations, and based on what we already know to be true about the world." For nearly two hours, eberhardt used results from a number of studies and polls that examine the association between bias mindsets and the criminalization of black bodies. in one study, participants were put in front of a computer and shown images of different people, some holding guns and others holding harmless objects. next, participants were asked to press a button labeled "shoot" when they saw a person with a gun, and "don't shoot" for those with the harmless item. When looking at response times, individuals were faster to respond "shoot" to a black person with a gun, than they were to a white person with a gun. According to eberhardt, race had an effect in the error rates as well. results from the "Shoot/Don't Shoot" study proved participants were more likely to respond "shoot" to a black person who did not have a gun, than they were to respond "shoot" to a
white person who did not have a gun. "This study has been replicated by teams of researchers in different regions of the country and you get the same pattern of results," she said. A national poll conducted in 2013 indicated that whites are more likely to agree that racial discrimination against blacks is a thing of the past when it comes to terms of interaction with the police, in the court system, and at the voting polls. eberhardt mentioned one contributing factor to implicit bias is that the always angry, violent, criminal black person has become the poster child for what all AfricanAmericans are like. She said the disproportionate number of blacks that make up the prison population is a contributing factor as well. "We're exposed to this black criminalization everyday through a number of channels," she continued. "in a culture that is saturated with images, statistics, and ideas like we've seen, the air is thick with this notion that blacks are prone to criminality." After her discuss i o n , eberhardt and Police Chief Barry rountree answered questions from the community. To wrap up things, J a m e s P e r r y , W S U l C e O , thanked the Wi n s t o n S a l e m P o l i c e Department for their participation in all three Black & Blue Town halls and their attempts to improve community relations. he also applauded eberhardt
More than two dozen people spent their Saturday morning making sure families in the Triad area have food during the holiday season. Operation Thanksgiving Blessing has become a holiday tradition in the area.
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Organizations join forces to send Thanksgiving Blessings
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The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Triad Dream Center, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting the vicious cycle of poverty, joined forces to ensure 100 families in the Triad have food on the table this holiday season. Over the past few years, Operation Thanksgiving Blessing has become a tradition in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. This year more volunteers than ever helped fill boxes with enough food to prepare seven or eight meals, and a holiday turkey. Formally named the CP3 Foundation after star nBA point guard and hometown hero Chris Paul, The Chris Paul Family Foundation’s mission is to provide resources that strengthen and build communities in need. Chris' parents robin and Charles were on hand during the event last Saturday nov.12. Both said they were grateful for the Triad Dream Center and the volunteers. robin said, "This is the most help we've ever had. it feels good to know so many people want to help." Triad Dream Center executive director Michael Watson said, "This is truly amazing. This is what the holiday season is suppose to be about."
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Local NAACP President Isaac Howard raises a question about police training during the Black & Blue Town Hall last week.
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for asking the tougher questions that put everyday people in the shoes of police officers. "What i like about the questions she asked here today is that they force people to look at these situations from the perspective of the police officer," Perry said. "i think if we want to continue to build the relationship between the police and the community, we have to take into the consideration all perspectives and not just our own." Perry mentioned while he was happy
with the turnout and community participation during the town halls, he is aware that no concrete solutions were developed. he said the Urban league aims to find the real answers and solutions. "Unfortunately, but fortunately, this is only the first step," he said. “But events like this prove that people and the police are willing to do what it takes to build working relationships." "now that we know the lines of communication are open, we can start working on creating permanent solutions."
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Most Democrats agree that the damage they suffered nationally and statewide after the 2016 general election cannot be underestimated. For black Democrats in north Carolina and Forsyth County, beyond the decisive victory of Wake Superior Court Judge Mike Morgan for the state Supreme Court, and lynne Johnson, the first African-American elected as county register of Deeds, there is particular consternation. With the 2018 congressional midterm elections the next electoral challenge, black Democrats say the lessons learned from the party’s poor showing should not be ignored. “i’m just tragically disappointed,” a somber eric ellison, chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, told The Chronicle Friday regarding the defeat of hillary Clinton by republican Donald Trump for president. on the bright side, ellison did proudly tout the apparent 5,000-vote victory of state Attorney General roy Cooper over incumbent republican Gov. Pat McCrory in unofficial results, noting that Forsyth County Democrats worked for months in their get-out-the-vote efforts to also bring about victories for Justice-elect Morgan and register of Deeds leader Johnson. “look at the numbers – Forsyth County did exceptionally well,” ellison insists, noting how Cooper led all Democrats in the county as a top vote getter “The story of [Justice-elect] Mike Morgan is huge. We have control of the executive Branch, we have control of the Judicial
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Branch.” Though many political observers charge that Democrats largely fumbled their message and didn’t hear the true hurt and pain of average Americans, leading to substantial losses, ellison disagrees. “Democrats have policies for the working class, the middle-class, the working poor … i don’t think that’s a problem, and i don’t think this was a policy election,” ellison says, noting that a questionably qualified Trump beat out an exceptionally qualified hillary Clinton by racially appealing to people’s fears. “They’re going to get what they asked, and they’re going to see that there are horrible consequences when they elect somebody who is unqualified, incompetent, and has never even read the [U.S.] Constitution a day in his life,” ellison charged.
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Although most Democrats agree on what the negative prospects of the Trump presidency could be, there are those, like former school board candidate Chenita Barber Johnson, who believe a combination of voter suppression and party shortsightedness were key to crippling a greater Democratic Party turnout. “[The Democratic Party] did not shore up its most loyal base, the African-American voter,” Barber Johnson told The Chronicle in a statement. “While most AfricanAmericans at this point in history will not vote republican, they can and will stay at home and not vote at all if it is perceived their interests are not included or if they have felt unappreciated.” “The African-American vote did the best it could, but not necessarily what it should have done,” Barber Johnson continued. “But considering the blatant voter suppression in our state by our legislature and local boards of elections, African- Americans had various barriers to voting even until just prior to early vote with the court case in Forsyth County by the nAACP. other barriers were voters purged from voter rolls, gerrymandered districts, early voting days shortened across the country with some states having only one site for each county. “even in Forsyth County we had one site opened [at the Government Center] for the first week of early voting, and Anderson Center was a site the Boe refused to open as an early vote site because it was on the campus of WSSU.” Barber Johnson concludes that “it was unrealistic” to expect African-Americans to turn out in the same numbers as they did for President obama in 2008 and 2012.
Barber demands Trump repent for all evilness he spread during campaign By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle
A few days after ballots had been counted, and it was official that America had elected the first president with no political experience, thousands of protesters took to the streets to voice their frustrations. While inhabitants across the country marched, including in Winston-Salem, n.C. nAACP President rev. Dr. William J. Barber took a different approach to share his thoughts on the election and president-elect Donald Trump. During a conference call on Friday, nov. 11, Barber said although Trump may be our next president, those who believe in democracy must remain resilient. he said, “i know many people are frustrated and upset with what transpired Tuesday night
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was key because, in order to gain partisan advantage, GoP lawmakers determined that republican candidates would be listed first in each partisan contest. With straight ticket balloting eliminated, all republicans had to do was simply vote for the first name in every category on the ballot. But for some reason, Judge Morgan’s name, not Justice edmunds’, was listed first in the non-partisan Supreme Court race, which may have caused some confusion with republican voters not familiar with either candidate, resulting in the over 300,000-vote win for Morgan, some analysts, who called it “a mistake,” believe. Justice-elect Morgan disagrees, calling that “ just speculation.” Morgan noted that he ran on his almost 30 years in the judiciary serving at every level, including as a trial judge, something Justice edmunds couldn’t claim. Morgan campaigned “vigorously” in every part of the state and established “personal contact with the voters.” Morgan also credits his campaign team for great organizing and establishing a good, “strong” social media presence. “i had a message that was embraced by the voters, and that is that the state Supreme Court needs to be fair, impartial, above reproach, and clear of any politics. So to speculate and say that the lack of designation of Democrat and republican, is not only sheer speculation, but also sour grapes.” Justice edmunds also found himself targeted by
and early Wednesday morning, but now more than ever we must lift our voices and sing.” While many were shocked by the election results, Barber told nAACP members and members of the media that what occurred early on Super Tuesday was all too familiar. “This is nothing we haven’t seen before,” said Barber. “We’ve had candidates and people in office before who struck fear, and vulnerability into the hearts of the weak, and Donald Trump is no different.” Barber went on to say he believes what propelled Trump to the White house is the hate rhetoric against people of color, immigrants, women, and other underrepresented sub cultures in our society. he said that is exactly that type of language that appeals to voters in the South. he mentioned fear of change, and
an outside progressive special interest group in a campaign television commercial called “the snake ad,” for writing the lead opinion upholding the republicanled state legislature’s 2011 redistricting map that was later ruled unconstitutional by a panel of three-federal District Court judges last August for creating congressional voting districts by race. edmunds wrote that overturned 4-3 opinion, but maintained that the campaign ad suggesting that he was somehow racist because he did, was unfair. in the aftermath of Justice-elect Morgan’s election victory came reports that republican legislative leadership, in a move to counter a Democratic Gov. roy Cooper, is considering offsetting what would be a 4-3 Democrat majority on the state Supreme Court with Morgan’s addition, by appointing two additional, presumably republican associate justices during the special session Gov. McCrory is planning to call for hurricane Matthew disaster relief. The state constitution allows for a total of nine justices to serve, which includes the chief justice. The Charlotte observer called the alleged republican plot “blatantly offensive.” Many activists, including n.C. nAACP President rev. William Barber, are blasting the idea as a “power grab.” “This is wrong because it is a form of partisan scheming designed to go around the people, and a vote of the people,” rev. Barber says. “This also violates the fundamental concept of separation of powers when a partisan-elected governor and legislature
the fact that the first AfricanAmerican president is currently in office also played a major role in Trump’s surprising victory. “This could not have happened without the election of the first black president. While we have made great strides to improve race relations in this country, many people could not and still can’t accept the fact that the President of the United States is a black man,” said Barber. “A dying mule kicks the hardest and this was their redemption movement. This is extremist last gas to prevent change.” Before he is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, Barber demanded that Trump take back the hate-
seeks to stack the judicial body, a totally separate part of government, for partisan control. We will fight and stand against this immoral and unconstitutional power grab as should all north Carolinians.” Justice-elect Morgan also wasn’t pleased. “The concern is, in light of the fact that the voters have stated by their votes Tuesday that they reject the politicization of our north Carolina Supreme Court, [they] do not want the justices to have any political leanings, and the voters want to make sure that our highest court is perceived as being fair and impartial in every decision,” Morgan said. “i cannot comment on the pending or impending actions of the legislature, but i will say it causes me some concern in light of the most recent election results.” When told that many in north Carolina’s AfricanAmerican community are proud of his election to the state’s high Court, Justiceelect Morgan said he was proud to be the first African-American to be elected to the state Supreme Court without first being appointed by a governor. Morgan added that he is now the only African-American male on the high Court (Associate Justice Cheri Beasley is currently the only black female on the court). Justice-elect Morgan added that his election now means, not only for African-Americans, but for all citizens of north Carolina “the strengthening of the [state Supreme Court] through diversity.” Justice-elect Mike Morgan will be sworn into office in January 2017.
ful language that fueled his campaign. he said now is the time for Trump to change his ways and be statesman. “he has to repent from all the evilness that he has spread across this country,” he said. “We don’t need someone in office who will just go along to get along. now is the time to be a statesman for the entire country.” While much of the news wasn’t good for Democrats last week, Barber says with the help of Democracy nC, the nAACP led more than 60 marches to the polls across the state and regis-
tered more than 20,000 new voters this election season. When discussing the future, Barber said, “now more than ever we have to keep the faith. “Just like the slaves who took a stand. Just like harriet Tubman, Dr. King and others before us, we have that same faith and that’s what will get us through these treacherous times,” he said. “We must remember that we are heirs of great descendants and we must continue on our journey for equality.”
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivered her concession speech in at a New York City hotel on Wednesday morning, Nov. 9. Here is the full text of her speech:
CLINTON: Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you. (APPLAUSE) Thank you all very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. (APPLAUSE) Very rowdy group. Thank you, my friends. Thank you. Thank you, thank you so very much for being here and I love you all, too. Last night, I congratulated Donald Trump and offered to work with him on behalf of our country. I hope that he will be a successful president for all Americans. This is not the outcome we wanted or we worked so hard for and I'm sorry that we did not win this election for the values we share and the vision we hold for our country. But I feel pride and gratitude for this wonderful campaign that we built together, this vast, diverse, creative, unruly, energized campaign. You represent the best of America and being your candidate has been one of the greatest honors of my life. (APPLAUSE) I know how disappointed you feel because I feel it too, and so do tens of millions of Americans who invested their hopes and dreams in this effort. This is painful and it will be for a long time, but I want you to remember this. Our campaign was never about one person or even one election; it was about the country we love and about building an America that's hopeful, inclusive and bighearted. We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. But I still believe in America and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future. Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead. Our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power and we don't just respect that, we cherish it. It also enshrines other things – the rule of law, the principle that we are all equal in rights and dignity, freedom of worship and expression. We respect and cherish these values too and we must defend them. (APPLAUSE) Now – and let me add, our constitutional democracy demands our participation, not just every four years but all the time. So let's do all we can to keep advancing the causes and values we all hold dear; making our economy work for everyone not just those at the top, protecting our country and protecting our planet and breaking down all the barriers that hold any American back from achieving their dreams. We've spent a year and a half bringing together millions of people from every corner of our country to say with one voice that we believe that the American dream is big enough for everyone -- for people of all races and religions, for men and women, for immigrants, for LGBT people, and people with disabilities. For everyone. (APPLAUSE)
Hillary Clinton, accompanied by former President Bill Clinton, right, pauses while speaking to staff and supporters at the New Yorker Hotel in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 9, where she conceded her defeat to Republican Donald Trump after the hardfought presidential election. So now, our responsibility as citizens is to keep doing our part to build that better, stronger, fairer America we seek. And I know you will. I am so grateful to stand with all of you. I want to thank Tim Kaine and Anne Holton for being our partners on this journey. (APPLAUSE) It has been a joy getting to know them better, and it gives me great hope and comfort to know that Tim will remain on the front lines of our democracy representing Virginia in the Senate. (APPLAUSE) To Barack and Michelle Obama, our country owes you an enormous debt of gratitude. (APPLAUSE) We, we thank you for your graceful, determined leadership that has meant so much to so many Americans and people across the world. And to Bill and Chelsea, Mark, Charlotte, Aidan, our brothers and our entire family, my love for you means more than I can ever express. You crisscrossed this country on our behalf and lifted me up when I needed it most – even four-month-old Aidan who traveled with his mom. I will always be grateful to the creative, talented, dedicated men and women at our headquarters in Brooklyn and across our country. (APPLAUSE) You poured your hearts into this campaign. For some of you who are veterans, it was a campaign after you had done other campaigns. Some of you, it was your first campaign. I want each of you to know that you were the best campaign anybody could have ever expected or wanted. (APPLAUSE) And to the millions of volunteers, community leaders, activists and union organizers who knocked on doors, talked to neighbors, posted on Facebook, even in secret, private Facebook sites ... (LAUGHTER) (APPLAUSE)
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... I want everybody coming out from behind that and make sure your voices are heard going forward. (APPLAUSE) To everyone who sent in contributions as small at $5 and kept us going, thank you. Thank you from all of us. And to the young people in particular, I hope you will hear this. I have, as Tim said, spent my entire adult life fighting for what I believe in. I've had successes and I've had setbacks. Sometimes, really painful ones. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks, too. This loss hurts, but please never stop believing that fighting for what's right is worth it. (APPLAUSE) It is, it is worth it. (APPLAUSE) And so we need, we need you to keep up these fights now and for the rest of your lives. And to all the women, and especially the young women, who put their faith in this campaign and in me, I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion. (APPLAUSE) Now, I, I know, I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day someone will and hopefully sooner than we might think right now. (APPLAUSE) And, and to all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams. Finally... (APPLAUSE) Finally, I am so grateful for our country and for all it has given to me. I count my blessings every single day that I am an American. And I still believe as deeply as I ever have that if we stand together and work together with respect for our differences, strength in our convictions and love for this nation, our best days are still ahead of us. (APPLAUSE) Because, you know, you know, I believe we are stronger together and we will go forward together. And you should never, ever regret fighting for that. You know, scripture tells us, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart." So my friends, let us have faith in each other, let us not grow weary, let us not lose heart, for there are more seasons to come. And there is more work to do. I am incredibly honored and grateful to have had this chance to represent all of you in this consequential election. May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America. (APPLAUSE)
This Hillary Clinton speech can be found at http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/politics/hillary-clintonconcession-speech/.
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There are bright spots in dismal election
Many African-Americans in Winston-Salem and across the nation, who mostly vote Democratic, are feeling angst after waking Nov. 9 to realize Donald Trump won the presidency. Trump spewed all kinds of negative talk against minorities. It’s hard for many to think of him as leading the greatest nation in the world. But what has been lost in all the Trump news for North Carolina African-Americans is the fact that a black judge was voted on to the N.C. Supreme Court, replacing a judge who supported the largest voter suppression measure in N.C. history. A federal panel of judges just before the 2016 elections overturned most of the 2013 voting law. African-American Judge Mike Morgan, a Wake Superior Court Democrat, beat out Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmunds, a Republican, by about 10 points, according to preliminary figures. This means that the Supreme Court now has a Democratic majority and another African-American on the Court. Cheri L. Beasley is an AfricanAmerican currently on the court. Morgan won the statewide race decisively. The General Assembly had passed a law allowing retention elections for Supreme Court justices, when North Carolinians would vote whether to retain current justices or not. This was done in an effort to keep Edmunds in power. The effort backfired when Sabra Faires, a Wake County attorney, sued and won her case against the retention election. Faires ran for a seat on the court. She lost to Morgan and Edmunds in the primary for the nonpartisan seat. The top two vote getters moved on to the General Election. Now, Republicans in the General Assembly don’t want a Democratic majority on the court, so they are trying to concoct a scheme to add two more justices to the court to water down the Democratic majority, media reports say. Are we surprised? This is the Republican-majority General Assembly that passed the 2013 repressive voting law and the retention law. Let’s hope this doesn’t come to pass. Another bright spot for African-Americans in Forsyth County is the victory of Lynne Johnson for register of deeds. This African-American woman, with 27 years experience working in the register of deeds office, showed what can happen when people consider experience over race. Johnson also won her Democratic primary and went on to defeat the Republican last week. The Register of Deeds records, manages, and pre-serves public real property records, vital information on births, deaths and marriages, and military service records, while also administering the Notary Oath. Other African-Americans ran for office, from statewide to Forsyth County offices, but lost. We can only hope that those thinking of running for office will pick the brains of these two bright stars about how to win and will work to win offices when they become open. Speaking of that, when Republican Mark Johnson leaves the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board to become North Carolina secretary of education, there will be a vacancy to fill. This would be a great opportunity for an AfricanAmerican to work to fill the void.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
President thanks voters for Forsyth Tech bond passage
To the Editor: I want to thank the voters of Forsyth County, County Commission
members, and supporters and friends of Forsyth Tech. The success of this bond referendum will allow us to provide new and much-needed ways to upgrade our facilities over the next six to eight years. In turn, this will give us the opportunity to train our students with the skills for local, better-paying, in-demand jobs, which will help our community grow economically. Forsyth Tech is a good steward of the funds provided by the people, and we can assure our community that every dollar will be well spent,” he said.
Dr. Gary Green, President Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem
Note: The Forsyth County Community College Bonds were on the Nov. 8 ballot. The $65 million bond package passed by a 74 percent to 26 percent margin, receiving about 117,880 yes votes compared with 42,400 no votes.
We must work together to bridge the divide in our nation To the Editor:
We stand at a critical moment in American democracy. Events over the past year make clear that our nation is deeply divided. We must work together to bridge this divide to create the conditions necessary to achieve unity, promote cross-racial understanding and eliminate racial tensions. The origins of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) lie inside the White House. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy issued a call for lawyers across the country to mobilize to help combat discrimination and protect the rights
of minorities. While some progress has been made, we know that this progress is fragile and can be easily unraveled. As we prepare for President-Elect Donald Trump’s tenure and a change in administration, the Lawyers’ Committee will continue to advocate for policies that ensure that every man, woman and child living in this nation is treated with dignity, fairness, respect and equality. In 2017, we will aggressively push the new administration, as we have consistently pushed every administration for decades, to take action to promote and ensure equality and justice under law for all. As we move toward 2017, there is unfinished business on core civil rights issues that must remain at the forefront of our national agenda. Key issues include: *Restoration of the Voting Rights Act and strong enforcement of federal civil rights laws to address evidence of ongoing voting discrimination and voter suppression in many communities across the country, and made evident throughout the 2016 election cycle;
*Policing reform to help strengthen police-community relations and end the scourge of unconstitutional policing practices in cities across the U.S.; and *Sentencing reform to address stark racial disparities in federal sentencing, an issue that enjoys strong bipartisan support.
elect Cooper to move North Carolina forward.
Mark Jewell, President North Carolina Association of Educators Raleigh
HBCU colleges fund leader congratulates Donald Trump To the Editor:
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) congratulates President-elect Donald J. Trump on his historic election as the 45th President of the United States of America. As a non-partisan higher education nonprofit organization advocating for the nation's publiclysupported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), we work to ensure that HBCUs remain part of the political conversation. We are hopeful that the incoming Trump Administration will continue to engage with TMCF and the HBCU community to find positive
Last evening, citizens across the country exercised their First Amendment rights in response to the Nov. 8 election. These demonstrations make evident the deep level of polarization and divisiveness that exists in our country and underscores the need for leadership that promotes unity. The fate of American democracy is at stake.
Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Washington, D.C.
Roy Cooper win as governor shows teachers made a difference To the Editor:
This election showed that North Carolinians believe that investing in our public schools is a priority in this state. Teachers stood strong for education and made a real difference during this election. We look forward to working with GovernorCooper
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solutions and solve important issues such as student loan debt and tuition costs. TMCF stands ready to serve as a resource to the Administration and work as a partner to strengthen the nation's higher education sector and HBCUs. We look forward to having a productive and substantive working relationship on behalf of our member schools with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect [Mike] Pence as well as the entire Administration.
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. President & CEO Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Note: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), established in 1987, is named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first AfricanAmerican justice. TMCF represents all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and its member-schools include the 47 publiclysupported HBCUs.
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A pep talk for progressives
Rob Schofield
Guest Columnist [As of Nov. 10] It’s been a devastating last 36 hours or so for millions of caring and thinking people in the United States and around the world. The very notion that Donald Trump (a man that one of North Carolina’s best known arch-conservatives described earlier this year as “completely unqualified to be commander-in-chief and … a contemptible human being”) is soon to occupy the Oval Office as the world’s most powerful human is, in some ways, a profoundly sobering – even terrifying – thought. All of the anxiety that has accompanied this development is made that much more acute by the visceral reaction Trump provokes in so many as the result of his bluster, coarseness, vulgarity and narcissism. That such a frequently boorish character will soon presume to follow in the dignified footsteps of Washington, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Eisenhower and Obama just rankles to such a degree that it’s hard to get one’s mind wrapped around it. And still we have no choice but to try. The inescapable reality of the matter is that in 10 weeks, John Roberts will read him the oath of office, the band will play “Hail to the Chief” and military officers carrying nuclear launch codes will commence shadowing him 24 hours per day. So, given this unavoidable situation, how do we carry on? How do progressive-minded people maintain their sanity and maybe even stay engaged in the
fight for a better, healthier and more just nation and world? What truths and motivating thoughts can we hold onto? What in the hell do we do tomorrow and in the weeks and months ahead? Here are a few thoughts on each of those questions – especially for folks in North Carolina: How to carry on and stay engaged
This ought to be the easiest of the challenges we currently face. Sure, the situation at the national level right now is dreadful in many ways. Our new president-elect is pledged to enact a raft of regressive and destructive policies that have the potential to bring misery to millions, endanger our personal freedoms and collective security and cause enormous harm to the planet. That said, such was also the case with numerous past presidents; Nixon, Reagan and the second Bush come to mind. Sure, Trump is less polished and more personally abrasive and offensive in many ways than those men. And Trump has no doubt brought along a louder and more provocative base of supporters in some ways. There’s no doubt that it’s profoundly discouraging. But what are you going to do? Quit? That’s not what people did in 1969, 1981 or 2001. Instead, they got back to work and did their utmost each and every day to inform the debate, shape public opinion, influence the new leader, blunt the worst of his efforts and plant seeds for the future. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn’t, but there can be absolutely no doubt it was always worth the effort and almost always paid dividends at some point. As things stand, it will
only take three Republican Senators to stop a bill from receiving the 50 votes necessary to pass a new law in the new Congress (assuming Vice President-elect Pence as a tie-breaker). Trump has more enemies than that in the GOP caucus and no experience at all in crafting actual legislation. Surely there is a path forward under which he can be forced in many circumstances, to compromise and, as he might put it, “cut deals.” In such an environment, progressives can make a lot of hay. As conservatives have rediscovered during the Obama years, it’s often a heck of a lot easier to stop things than pass them. Surely, progressives can return the favor now. Hopeful thoughts to keep in mind There are actually several.
*The North Carolina situation – Here in North Carolina, of course, it’s all but certain that Democrats have, despite the Trump wave, captured two of the three main branches of government that they did not previously control – the Governor’s office and a majority on the state Supreme Court. With Roy Cooper in the Governor’s Mansion and a fairer and less ideological majority running the court, the
HB 2 anger motivates split-ticket voters in governor’s race
N o r t h Joe Carolina was a legitimate Killan swing state this year, Guest having gone Columnist narrowly to President B a r a c k Obama in 2008 and narrowly to his Republican challenger Mitt Romney in 2012. The state leaned conservative this year, part of a series of swing state Republican flips that put presidential candidate Donald Trump over the top in the electoral college. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. “The split-ticket voter is apparently live and well here in North Carolina,” said Dr. Michael Bitzer, a professor of political science and history at Catawba College. In an interview with Policy Watch’s Chris Fitzsimon, Bitzer pointed to a series of Democratic wins in the state – most prominently Attorney General Roy Cooper, who finished election night about 5,000 votes ahead of Gov. Pat McCrory in the gubernatorial race. Democrat Josh Stein also beat out Republican Buck Newton for Attorney General. Newton, a central proponent of the controversial House Bill 2, was one of a number of Republicans who struggled to overcome opposition to the law. Democratic Supreme Court candidate Mike Morgan also unseated Bob
Edmunds, the Republican incumbent, by almost 10 points – one of election night’s big surprises. Though that race is officially non-partisan, the political left and right saw it as an important political battleground. But with national attention on McCrory and his status as America’s most vulnerable governor, the gubernatorial race was one of the most watched in the nation. Though many assumed a Trump win would carry McCrory, the governor took 62,902 fewer votes than his party’s presidential candidate statewide. That would suggest a number of Trump voters chose Cooper over McCrory – which is borne out in the county breakdowns as well. Cooper took all of the counties Clinton did but also won Granville, Jackson, Nash and New Hanover counties – all ground Trump took in the presidential contest. But large, urban counties appear to have given Cooper the real edge, Bitzer said. “I think certainly you have to look here in Mecklenburg County and Charlotte to see he lost a significant amount of votes to Roy Cooper,” Bitzer said. “The combination of the I-77 toll roads in the northern part of the county, a very Republican part of the county, combined with HB 2 in the heart of deep blue Charlotte were the motivating factors to move Mecklenburg County so much against Pat McCrory,” Bitzer said. McCrory has yet to concede – waiting
Republican majority at the General Assembly just lost a lot of steam. The addition of a couple of new and promising progressive legislators and the defeat and retirement of some prominent right wingers are icing on this cake. *More of a ripple than a wave – The fact that it was Donald Trump surfing on top sure made it seem like a tsunami swept the nation Tuesday. But given the actual vote totals and the progressive results in numerous states, it was really more like a ripple. If the new President were named Rubio or Bush and the vote results were the same as last night, that’s exactly how experts would be characterizing the situation. By all indications, the Republican nominee lost the national popular vote for the sixth time in the last seven elections. Surely this isn’t the sign of an ascendant movement. As was noted on The Progressive Pulse blog yesterday morning: “The nativists and others fearful of change and modernity may have eked out an electoral win last night at the national level, but they do not have a mandate for radical change and will not be able to resist the demographic tides that continue to sweep the country (or modernity itself, for that matter).” The 2018 elections – Off-year elections typically favor the side that’s out of
power – especially when and if the president in question gets off to a slow start. Progressives need to be planning now to seize the initiative in 2018 so that they can push back aggressively against conservative gerrymandering in anticipation of the 2020 election that will decide who draws the political maps after the next Census. *Trump’s conciliatory acceptance speech – Granted, the standards are pretty low when it comes to assessing Donald Trump speeches, but on Wednesday morning, at least for one day, the rancor and bullying of the campaign were missing as Trump was, for him, almost gracious. Perhaps now that he has won, he has at least some intention to ratchet down the bombast and vitriol. What’s next?
The obvious answer here is twofold. First, of course, comes the organizing and advocacy alluded to above. Progressives have many tools and millions of motivated citizens standing ready to push back against regressive proposals and, at a minimum, demand conversation and compromise in policymaking – “deal making,” if you will. As D.D. Guttenplan wrote in The Nation, yesterday [Nov. 9]: “The stakes are also too high not to be strategic. Not all of Trump’s impulses were wrong; not all of his support comes from racial or sexual fear or resentment. A trade policy that puts not just American manufacturing but American workers first would be a worthy goal for any president. And though his mixed signals on foreign policy defy easy interpretation, the rejection of American imperialism that earned Trump the disdain of the foreign-policy estab-
lishment might well deserve critical support from progressives — and anyone else fearful of our current plunge into a new Cold War.” And last, but far from least, is the matter of recommitting ourselves to fighting and winning the battle of ideas. Progressives will not prevail in the great national debate in which they find themselves by devoting their time and treasure to focus groups, poll-tested messaging and sanitized, Wall Street-approved candidates. Trump should have taught us this. The key to real and lasting policy victories lies in redoubling our commitment to engaging and organizing real people of all races and backgrounds and empowering them with coherent ideas and policies driven by solid research and a deep-seated commitment to genuine systemic change in the nation’s increasingly stratified economy. Simply put, progressives must build the lasting, multi-racial coalition that President Obama started, but, unfortunately, couldn’t sustain. And the key there involves real, different and even radical ideas – not just another new scheme to merely garner 50.1 percent of the electoral vote. Let’s get back to work.
Rob Schofield, director of research at N.C. Policy Watch, has three decades of experience as a lawyer, lobbyist, writer, commentator and trainer. Contact him at rob@ncpolicywatch.com or 919-8612065. Follow him @Rob_Schofield
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Gov. Pat McCrory appeared with Donald Trump in the final days of the campaign.
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for provisional and absentee ballots to be counted and suggesting he may request a recount. By the end of Wednesday, about 44,400 provisional ballots had been reported in 69 counties, according to the state board of elections. But county election officials across the state say that with a margin of 5,000 votes, those ballots are unlikely to make much of a difference. “If Pat McCrory needs 5,000 … that’s a lot of votes to find in a statewide race,” said Kristin Mavromatis, Public Information Manager for Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. “People think ‘Oh, five thousand votes isn’t that much statewide.’ But his opponent is likely going to get the same percentage of the vote he got previously – so, we’re going to have to talk about a lot of votes.” Mavromatis, who has been in elections since the early ’90s, said in her experience a change that big due to provisional or
absentee ballots would be so extraordinary as to be suspicious. “That doesn’t mean it can’t happen,” she said. “We’ve all been surprised by results before. But statistically speaking, if the dynamic changes that much, somebody did something wrong. If it changes that much, one of my peers won’t have a job because something was wrong.”
Joe Killian, investigative reporter, joined N.C. Policy Watch in August of 2016. His work takes a closer look at government, politics and policy in North Carolina and their impact on the lives of everyday people. Before joining Policy Watch, Joe spent a decade at the News & Record in Greensboro, reporting on everything from cops and courts to higher education.
Improvements scheduled for Ogburn Avenue fire station
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Fire Station no. 9 will be getting some much needed improvements very soon. The station at 4685 Ogburn Ave. will be getting a new fire truck bay, and the living quarters will be expanded and renovated. During a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, nov. 15, Fire Department Chief Trey Mayo said a lot has changed since the station was originally constructed in the early 1960s, and the renovations that will be completed next is a step in the right direction to
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accommodate the growth and changes within the department over the years. “For us, this is a step toward having facilities that support our deployment model rather than dictate our deployment model,” he said. “A lot has changed in the last 52 years since the station was built. Apparatuses have gotten larger as the fire services have increased, and that has made fire engines larger.” Currently the station doesn’t have room to store a fire engine with a ladder, Mayo said, adding that the renovations will change that. he mentioned the sta-
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healthy foods. McCoy, executive director of neighbors for better neighborhoods, said the store will also have kitchen stables, including milk, eggs, sugar, flour and healthy alternative foods that are offered at others stores in the area and African-American communities across the country. "A lot of the problems we have as AfricanAmericans are linked to the types of foods we eat," she continued. "We want to change that narrative and make sure our people are living long, productive lives." While looking through selections of locally grown fruit and vegetables, Sharon Starling said she was impressed by the variety of produce and the overall set up of the store. “They have everything you need right here, and the prices are very reasonable,” she continued. “I will be back very soon.” Along with helping the community lead healthier
Paula McCoy and her co-owner husband, Jerry Anderson, opened the Village Produce & Country Store. They said they thought the store was exactly what the Ogburn Station area needed.
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lives, village Produce & Country Store is also rejuvenating a neighborhood that once was a hub for minority owned business, until the economic struggles of the 1970s forced many businesses to close. While mingling with customers last Saturday, Anderson, who grew up in the neighborhood, said seeing the store up and running brought back a lot of memories of the old days.
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Winston-Salem city officials and others break ground for the renovations on Fire Station No. 9. tion will also have separate dormitories and locker facilities for men and women, individual bedrooms for more privacy and a multi-purpose room for training. The project will cost the city $420,000. According to Mayor Allen Joines, the renovations are part of the $139 million bond project approved by voters in 2014.
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"This is about the rebirth of this community," he said. "I remember this use to be the place people would go to get clothes, food, and even chicken feed. Although this area has seen some rough times, it feels good to know that Ogburn Station is headed in the right direction." Winston-Salem Black Business Chamber of Commerce President randon Pender said she was excited to see the store come to life. "This is truly amazing, she said. During the grand opening ceremony, vivian Burke, mayor pro temporte and City Council representative for the northeast Ward, applauded McCoy and Anderson for their drive and determination to bring business back to the area that many have forgotten. She said more people should follow their lead and invest in the communities they live in. For more information about village Produce & Country Store and store hours, call 336-661-8685.
December community health seminars, screenings and events Visit WakeHealth.edu/BestHealth for class descriptionss and other events. Events are FREE of charge and requirre rregistration egistration, unless ess otherwise noted. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 Sweet & Healthy Holiday Treat s 5:30 to 7 pm Wake Forest Baptist p Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Centerr,, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
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Community Walk Walk WEDNESDAYS, DEC. 7, 14, 21, 28 8:30 to 9:30 am New Balance WinstonSalem Thruway Salem, Shopping Center For more information and registration, visit New Balance Winston-Salem or online at nbwinstonsalem.com.
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A Carolina Christmas
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WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY ROBERT MOODY CONDUCTS
with Cirque de la Symphonie
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TOY DRIVE CONCERT
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Thanksgiving Weekend, November 26 & 27 Saturday at 7:30 p.m. · Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Reynolds Auditorium · Robert Moody, conductor and host Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale—Dr. Christopher Gilliam, director Jodi Burns, soprano
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Local police and firemen play for ‘Peace’
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
After the violent death of his brother Kermit “Bruce” Piggott in November 1991. Ben Piggott, supervisor of the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, in 1992 created The Peace Toys for War Toys Exchange as a way to provide safe non-violent toys for kids in exchange for violent games and toys. According to organizers, the program serves as a peaceful means for children and adults to deal with violence. Children are encouraged and given the opportunity to exchange war toys for a free peace toy. This transforms the See Peace on B2
A fireman goes in for an uncontested layup in the game against the PoliceDepartment.
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CIAA champions WSSU headed to NCAA football playoffs
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The Winston-Salem State University football team poses with university officials after the team captured the 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship with a 43-33 victory over Bowie State University on Saturday, Nov. 12. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
SALEM, VA — The Winston-Salem State University football team captured the 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship with a 43-33 victory over Bowie State University (BSU) on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Salem Football Stadium. The victory positioned the Rams as the seventh seed in the first round of the NCAA Division II Super Region One Playoffs. Winston-Salem State (9-2 overall) will face the No. 2 Seed Long Island
Post (11-0) this upcoming Saturday in Brookville, N.Y.
The game time has yet to be announced. The winner will advance to a second-round date with either third-seeded Shepherd University or sixth-seeded Assumption College on Nov. 26 at the highest remaining seed. WSSU improves to 9-2 overall after winning their sec-
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ond consecutive title and fourth championship since 2011. The Bulldogs move to 7-4 in the standings after suffering their second straight loss in the championship game. Bowie State opened up the contest with the first offensive possession. Sophomore quarterback and CIAA Offensive Player of the Year Amir Hall drove the Bulldogs into WSSU territory. Hall had a pass intended for Nyme Manns intercepted in the end zone with one hand by freshman defensive back Tyrell Flemming. Following the turnover, the Rams wasted no time scoring. Redshirt quarterback Rod Tinsley threw a 50-yard strike to freshman wide receiver Will Walton for a touch-
Area punt, pass and kick competition crowns champions
BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
The Winston-Salem punt, pass and kick competition was held last week at the Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center. The participants were the winners of the local recreation centers, and all came together to compete against one another to determine the citywide champion. There were four different age groups 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15. There was also a boys and girls winner from each age group. The participants each took turns throwing, kicking and punting the ball for distance. A total of
39 out of 59 qualifying kids showed up. The top three finishers from each group are as follows:
*Girls 8-9: 1st. Lylah Robinson, 2nd. Kinaysia Rhynehardt, 3rd. Desiree Martin *Boys 8-9: 1st. Chancellor McMillan, 2nd Jauan Wilson, 3rd. Jeremiah Torian *Girls 10-11: 1st Rasine Cousins, 2nd Kayla Hamilton, 3rd. Tashayiah Ross
*Boys 10-11: 1st. Michael Bonaparte, 2nd.
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*Girls 12-13: 1st. Charlotte Craver, 2nd. Sierra Samuels, 3rd. Taleeya Reed
*Boys 12-13: 1st. Jordan Timmons, 2nd. D.J. Pegues, 3rd. Yorel Harris *Girls 14-15: 1st. Shaliyah Williams (Boys 13-14) 1st. Kevon Wilson, 2nd. Emmanuel Moore, 3rd. Tresan Stewart. Hanes Hosiery Director Art Blevins said the punt, pass and kick competition has been around since he See Punt on B2
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A young girl attempts one of her throws in the pass portion of the competition.
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minds of children from violent activities into peaceful activities. The program also serves as a community reminder of the number of persons that have lost their lives due to gun violence. The Winston-Salem Police and Fire Departments have been working with and donating to the charity for years, so they decided to start a basketball game as the first drop off for the toys. Once all collected, the toys will be given away on Dec. 17 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds education building from 1 to 4 pm. “I'm excited because the whole thing started with my brother being killed but every time I see a kid get a toy, I see him live,” said Piggott. “And not just for my brother, but any kid that's killed because of senseless violence. I get joy from seeing a kid smile and pick up the toy and say, I got this from somebody who loves me outside of my family.” With this being the second year of the basketball game and a healthy rivalry between the Fire and Police departments, the game had the makings of a good one. From the onset both teams appeared to play a little tight. There were many missed shots and some unforced turnovers initially. The Police Department was leading during the opening minutes of the game, capitalizing ton the Fire Department’s miscues and turning them into layups. Once everyone got into the groove of the
game, the Fire Department settled down and began to run their offense efficiently hitting clutch threes and playing solid defense. At the half, the firemen led the police 33-25. The firemen began the second half just as they ended the first. The police attempted to close the gap but the firemen thwarted most attempts. Later in the second half, the Police Department closed the margin to within four points. The police inched even closer when they were within two points with 9:42 left in the game. That would be the closest they came because the fireman stretched the lead to seven points to lead 47-40. The fireman would be victorious by the score of 53-46. “It’s a good thing to see cops and firemen working together and actually have the community see that as well,” said one fireman. “It’s good for them to see us from a different vantage point and not just in gear or uniforms but to see us do things they do, like play basketball, laugh and joke with each other and just have fun. “If it’s important to Ben, it’s important to all of us, and I've been doing this with him for over 20 years,” said a policeman. “I had the pleasure of working foot patrol in Happy Hill when Ben was the director over there, and the fact that we can get some of these violent games off the street is great.” Another fireman commented, “It’s always good to give back in any capacity that you can. I think its good to give back in multiple ways.”
The players from each team pose with the recreation center employees after the game.
A player from the firemen team dribbles past the defender from the Police Department.
The Winston-Salem State University football team shows awards after the team captured the 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship on Saturday, Nov. 12. Geordan Clark for a 39- Salem led 28-14 at halfyard touchdown reception. time. from page B1 Bowie State trailed 14-7 at In the third quarter, the end of the first quarter. both teams scored with a down. Walton scored with The Bulldogs tied the touchdown throw. Hall 11:30 remaining in the first game 14-14 off a three- completed a 27-yard pass quarter. Bowie State stalled yard score from sopho- to redshirt senior tight end on offense their next two more running back Robert Jordan Garrison with 3:10 possessions. WSSU tacked Chesson. on the clock in the third. on another TD in the openOn the ensuing kickoff, Tinsley answered with a 36 ing quarter. Senior running junior wide receiver yard scoring pass to senior back Justus Picket found a Canard Brown returned the wide receiver Reggie wide open running hole for kick 87 yards for the score. Wilkins on the following a 42-yard TD with 3:17 left Later in the second, the drive. WSSU recorded a in the first. Rams added to their advan- safety earlier in the quarter Before the end of the tage with a 39 yard TD due to a BSU holding opening quarter, Hall conreception from Tinsley to penalty on the goal line. nected with redshirt freshWalton again. Winston- Bowie State trailed 37-21 man wide receiver
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started with the recreation department decades ago. He stated in previous years, the winners would move on to state and national competitions when the centers were a part of Statewide Athletics Committee. “Seeing the kids smile is the biggest satisfaction for me,” said Blevins. “Some of the kids who are out here are athletes and others are just average kids that don't play ball a lot, so it just tickles them to death to be able to win a trophy. Just seeing these kids shine is the main thing.” Blevins went on to say that with many of the kids who would normally participate in the competition, playing Pop Warner football it gives others a chance to show off their athletic abilities. He says events
such as this is for all kids, not just the athletically elite. The kids seemed to have a really good time showcasing their skills. All who received a trophy had a huge smile on his or her face as if they had won the Super Bowl. “I like it and I do it every year. I like doing this with Coach Art because he inspired me, because he is my role model,” said Sierra Samuels. “The best thing I like about it is the competition.” The parents of the kids attended, rooting them on along the way. One parent stated, “The fact that I was able to come out and see my child compete and play with others is truly a blessing. I think it’s great they have this kind of event for the kids who aren't part of a team but can still feel like winners.”
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The Winston-Salem State University football team members and university officials show their glee at capturing the 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship on Saturday, Nov. 12.
at the end of the third. In the fourth, BSU capped a 16 play drive that last over five minutes with a three yard pass from Hall to Chesson. The Bulldogs only faced a 37-27 deficit with 11:08 left to play. However, WSSU produced a back-breaking 68-yard TD run by redshirt sophomore running back Kerrion Moore. Moore rushed for 177 yards off 22 carries with one TD. He set a new CIAA Championship game rushing record and was
named Championship Game MVP. Bowie State scored another touchdown with less than two minutes remaining. The Rams ran out the clock on the next possession and claimed their 12th CIAA title in school history. Tinsley completed 11of-25 passes for 194 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions for WSSU. Walton had two catches for 89 yards and two TDs. Defensively, Flemming finished with three inter-
Some of the kids show off their trophies after the event.
ceptions and two tackles. Xavier Gregory had a team-high 11 tackles (8 solo). Hall ended the evening with 348 yards off 27-46 passing with three touchdowns and four interceptions. Chesson had 107 yards and one TD. Manns caught 10 passes for 176 yards, followed by Garrison with six catches for 111 yards and one score. Senior defensive lineman Rahsaan Moore had four solo tackles, including two sacks.
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Paisley's girls’ volleyball team gains win over Walkertown in three sets T H E C H R ON I C LE
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When you lose the first set in a best of three format, the pressure can mount quickly as there is no room for error. The girls from Paisley faced just this scenario in their game against Walkertown. The lady Panthers overcame the odds and won the last two sets to win the match. Set One started very well for the Wolfpack as Lillian Marshall was serving very well. The Panthers had a difficult time returning serves as they fell behind 7-2. Paisley had their chances on serve to close the gap but Walkertown stopped any momentum before they could get rolling. Walkertown continued to stretch the lead and won the first set 21-14.
For the second set, Walkertown jumped out early with a 6-1 lead. They looked to be well on their way to ending the game in two sets. Paisley's Gabby Lloyd had other plans as her effective serving brought the Panthers back to tie the game at 8 all. The Wolfpack attempted to hold on but Leila Holloway ended all hopes as she served out the second set for a Panther win, 21-11. In the winner-take-all set, both teams came out with renewed intensity. The set was a tight one until Marshall was up to serve once again. Paisley widened the led to 12-8. Walkertown responded with a run lead by Emily Pugh, which brought them within one. The Panthers held on in the end for the 15-12 win. Paisley head coach
The Paisley Panther boys’ volleyball team await the serve during their game against Walkertown.
Carolyn Lovell said she was happy her team was able to rebound from a lost last week to gain their first victory of the year. “We are really excited that they were able to put together enough points to pull it out in the end,” said Lovell. Walkertown head coach Debbie Vest said, “I think that our team played a great team game today. There was a lot of passing, setting and spiking, and that's what I wanted to see.” Coach Vest added that her team traditionally carries a big team and she wants to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to play. She said that it’s more important to allow every kid to gain experience playing rather than focusing on wins and losses.
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Walkertown's Sydney Parks serves during the first set of their game against Paisley.
Walkertown's Stephen Sanchez spikes the ball during the game against Paisley.
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Walkertown's boys’ volleyball takes out Paisley in three sets BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
Walkertown's boys’ volleyball team split the first two sets of their matchup against the Paisley Panthers. In a close third set the Wolfpack pulled out the victory by the score of 15-11. During the first set, Walkertown jumped out to an early 6-1 lead, forcing Paisley to take a timeout to settle things down. Gabe Wagoner of Walkertown was serving well to start the game, which contributed to the lead. After the timeout, Paisley goes on a mini run capped off by a powerful spike by Wade Musser. Paisley looked to be in position to close out the first set but instead Juwan Rivas had other ideas as he shut the door onserve to preserve the 23-21 win. In the second set, Paisley got out to a quick 4-0 lead. The Wolfpack, led by Tyler Murphy, fought back and took the lead at 7-6. Walkertown was able to stretch the lead to 14-10 before the Panthers called another time out. The break had its desired effect as Zack Travis of Paisley ran off six straight points to give Paisley the lead at 17-15. The
Panthers held on to win the set 21-18. For the third and final set, Paisley came out with momentum from the last set, getting out to a 4-1 lead. With the third set winner only needing 15 points, getting a lead is priceless. Unphased by the early deficit, Walkertown creeps back and takes the lead 6-5. The two teams trade the lead back and forth until Walkertown ran the final four points for the 15-11 win. “It’s always great to win, especially the first game because you never know what you really have until you come out and play,” said Don Peterson, Walkertown head coach. “You can practice, but until you’re under the lights, you can't tell what you have. We had some good points and some bad points but it’s always good to have something there in the end to win.” Paisley assistant coach Katie Sutherland said her team has only had the opportunity to play one game and has not had much practice time, but was happy with their effort. “I thought they played awesome,” Sutherland continued. “In the beginning our focus was coming in as a team, and at first we looked a little shaky. But eventually they really did take on that team mentality and once they did, they kicked it in gear.”
ESR Golf Tournament raises funds for programs SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Experiment in SelfReliance (ESR) held a Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 27, at Winston Lake Golf Course. ESR’s Golf Tournament was a community fundraiser that aimed to raise awareness about poverty in Forsyth County and to raise money to support the services provided by ESR. Twana W. Roebuck, executive director of ESR, gave greetings on behalf of the agency and thanked the event sponsors. This year, the tournament was able to bring in over $8,000 with the help of community members. All proceeds will go to ESR’s programs and services. Winston Lake Golf Pro Julius Reese gave remarks on course and tournament rules. All players received cart and green fees, breakfast, lunch, and a swag bag. First, second, and third place winners received trophies. Winners also included last place, closest to the pin, and longest drive for both male and female. *First place was the
Allegacy Team: Kenia Phillips, Chad Huff, Bobby Maimes, and John Williams.
*Second place was the Kornelis Team: Dan Kornelis, Ed Jones, Ken Nelson, and Mickey Lyons. *Third place was the Bazemore Team: Fred Bazemore, Larry Jo, Shawan Gabriel, and Jay Bailey.
*The Inspiration Team was the Russ Team: Andrew Russ, Michael Harris, Mike Weiss, and Cameron Clodfelter. *Laura MacFadden won Closest to the Pin and and Kenia Phillips won Longest Drive for the women. *John Williams won Closest to the Pin. *Ken Nelson won Longest Drive for the men.
Fred Bazemore, programs and operations director at ESR and Golf Tournament chairman, was pleased with the outcome of the tournament. “ESR’s Annual Golf Tournament was a great
success. After rescheduling due to Hurricane Matthew, the turnout was fantastic. A huge thanks to our sponsors and continued support from the community. The dollars raised will continue to go toward our current programs and provide new programs that help citizens of Forsyth County become economically and socially self-reliant. We are already making plans for next year. If you didn’t play this year, please join us in 2017 for a fun filled event that supports those in need.” The tournament’s platinum sponsor was Reynolds American and Peterson/Gordon Architects was the bronze sponsor. D&K Fresh Start sponsored the beverage cart. Dixon Golf sponsored the hole-in-one giveaway. For a complete list of sponsors, including hole sponsors, visit ESR’s website at www.eisr.org. Experiment in SelfReliance is a United Way partner agency established in 1964 during Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. For more information about ESR’s services, visit our website at www.eisr.org or call 336722-9400.
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Winston-Salem again ranked as a Top 10 Digital City Winston-Salem has been ranked as one of the Top 10 most technology-advanced cities of its size in America for the 15th year in a row. The city was ranked by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute. WinstonSalem tied with Scottsdale, Ariz., for sixth in the center's 2016 Digital Cities Survey of cities with a population of 125,000 to 249,999. The annual study ranks the use of information technology by local governments. The 2016 survey ranked cities for their use of digital technology in the areas of citizen engagement, transparency, infrastructure and security. The center cited the city’s use of digital technology to promote transparency and the public works work order application. To enhance emergency response, the city deployed WebEOC, a web-based system for Emergency Management and all of the area agencies involved with any activation of the local Emergency Operations Center. WebEOC is a mobile solution used by the North Carolina Emergency Management and many other municipalities and counties in the state by centralizing information about situational awareness, resource management, public notifications and much more. In 2016, the city updated its Cyber Security Incident Response Plan, and purchased cyber security insurance that includes tools to help manage cyber-related vulnerabilities. Winston-Salem has ranked in the top 10 of the center’s annual survey every year since 2002, the first year the city participated. Novant Health and the AHA kickoff Family Health Challenge National Eating Healthy Day was on Nov. 2 and the beginning of “My Taste is Why” Family Health Challenge with Novant Health and the American Heart Association. Novant Health, American Heart Association’s Life is Why Sponsor, is conducting quarterly health challenges to Forsyth County families. The second of four quarterly challenges, “My Taste is Why”, had begun on National Eating Healthy Day and focuses on families cooking and eating healthier together. Families will take the challenge to make a heart healthy diet a bigger part of their family’s routine. A heart healthy diet can include 4-5 portions of fruits and vegetables every day and reducing sodium in everyday meals. Families are encouraged to take photos and/or videos of themselves cooking in the kitchen together or eating healthy snacks and meals. Then they can share their story at www.novanthealth.org/LifeisWhy by Dec. 17, to be eligible for prizes. The grand prize winning family will be chosen based on the changes they have made and the story they share. The winning family will receive a family heart healthy cooking class courtesy of Southern Home & Kitchen and Dianne McConnell, health coach. They will also receive a gift card for a local heart healthy grocer. Throughout the month of November, AHA wants to remind Forsyth residents that by adding more color to meals through fruits and vegetables, people can take simple yet significant steps to a more vibrant, healthier, longer life. To download the National Eating Healthy Day toolkit and other resources, visit www.heart.org/eathealthy.
Public Art Commission soliciting proposal for public art The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission has issued a call to artists, to submit proposals for a permanent public art feature at the new Forsyth County Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem. The art will be located in the library’s new reading garden and will be unveiled in late spring 2017, when the new library opens to the public. It will serve as a focal point of the library and will be visible to library patrons, passing pedestrians and motorists. The art should celebrate and enhance the positive impact the library has on the community. The library is currently under construction, there is some flexibility in the site design where the art will be placed especially with regard to lighting. Artists are encouraged to submit proposals that use more than just the center of the reading garden. The project should stretch community expectations of municipal public art. A budget of $60,000 has been set for the project. The amount must cover all associated costs, including but not limited to design, fabrication, materials, labor, transportation, insurance and installation. Proposals must be delivered by 5 p.m. on Dec. 9 to Kelly Bennett at City-County Planning, P.O. Box 2511. Submissions may be emailed as a .zip file (10mb max) to kellyb@cityofws.org. Complete guidelines for submissions, including information on how to obtain elevations and site plans for the new library are posted at CityofWS.org/Planning.
Forsyth Creek Week accepting proposals for Water Quality Education Grant The Forsyth Creek Week organizing committee will provide a grant of up to $2,500 during 2017 for a water quality education or outreach project. The project is aimed to further the mission of educating Forsyth County residents about the importance of local waterways. The grant will be made to a registered nonprofit organization active in Forsyth County. More information and a grant application are posted online at ForsythCreekWeek.org. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 24. The winner will be announced during the Creek Week keynote address March 28. On March 25 – April 2, 2017, the fifth annual Forsyth Creek week will offer a full week of recreational activities. The Forsyth Creek Week is organized by a coalition of local government and nonprofit organizations with major underwriting by presenting sponsor North State Environmental.
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Now through Feb. 24 – Proposals for Water Education Grant The Forsyth Creek Week organizing committee will provide a grant of up to $2,500 during 2017 for a water quality education or outreach project. The grant will be made to a registered non-profit organization active in Forsyth County. For more information, and the grant application visit ForsythCreekWeek.org. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 24. The winner will be announced during the Creek Week keynote address March 28.
Nov. 17 – Free Lunch for Caregivers Carillon Assisted Living will provide a free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The lunch will be held at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. The guest speakers are from Senior Services, Shepherd’s Center and Forsyth County DDS; they will share information about community resources. Registration is required. To reserve a space call early, at 336-721-6918. Nov. 17 – Annual Taste of the South Authoring Action will present the 7th Annual Taste of the South at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Downtown WS, on Thursday Nov. 17 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The event will have delicious local Southern Cuisine, NC Wines & Brews, Jazz by the Matt Kendrick Trio and Spoken Word Poetry with Authoring Action Teen Authors. The Honorary CoChairs are Nigel Alston and Sylvia Oberle. Tickets are $50 in advance, and $60 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Authoring Action. Tickets can be purchased online at authoringaction.org/events. For more information, visit www.authoringaction.org. Nov. 18 – Jan. 1 – Festival of Lights Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons NC, will celebrate the 25th anniversary Festival of Lights beginning on Friday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 1 nightly from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. The Giannini Brass ensemble will perform on opening night, with Lowes Foods returning as a sponsor. The park will have brand new light displays along with the return of S’moresville at the Gift Village closing each night at 10 p.m. The gift village will also have concessions, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and performers. Discount nights are available on Nov. 21 -22 and Nov. 28-29. For more information, about tickets, events and staying at Tanglewood v i s i t http://www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Tangle wood/fol or call 336-703-6481. Nov. 19 – Annual PieFest The Habitat for Humanity Youth Ambassadors (HYA) will host its 6th Annual PieFest fundraiser event on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The HYA group, made up of youth from high schools throughout Forsyth County raises money for, and builds Habitat houses each year. PieFEst attendees will be able to sample a wide range of savory and dessert pies, listen to music, play games, win door prizes and purchase pies to take home. 1,000 pies will be baked by students. PieFest will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton, 5970 University Parkway. Frozen pies can also be purchased and picked up without attending the event. Moravian-style chicken pies and shepherd’s pies will be $12 each. Classic pumpkin, Oreo and apple pies will be sold for $10. Online orders will be taken through Saturday, Nov. 12 at www.habitatforsyth.org. Buyers can also pick up pies at Habitat stores in WinstonSalem and Kernersville on Nov. 18 and 22. Tickets for PieFest, can be purchased online by Friday, Nov. 18; adults are $10, $8 Forsyth County school employees and $5 for students. Tickets purchased at door will increase by $1 for groups. Children under 12 are free. Attendees are also encouraged to bring canned goods and/or non-perishables items for Second Harvest. Every three items donated, attendees will receive a ticket for a door prize drawing. For more information, contact Gretchen Cundiff at Gretchen.cundiff@habitatforsyth.org or call 336-245-9048.
Nov. 19 & 20 – Piedmont Craftsmen’s Fair Shoppers will have the opportunity to find their own "one of a kind" when more than 100 of the finest artisans from across the United States fill the booths at Piedmont Craftsmen's 53rd Fair in WinstonSalem Nov. 19 and 20. The Fair, which has been called one of the 10 best fine craft shows in the country, presents a broad sampling of the finest work available in artistdesigned handmade home goods, wearables, jewelry, furniture and
decorative items. This will be the first event in the Benton Convention Center's newly renovated lower level. Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, students and groups, children under 12 free with an adult. Weekend passes are $10. Hours: Saturday, Nov. 21 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22 noon - 5 p.m. For information call 336-725-1516.
Nov. 19 – 4th Annual Women Conference The 4th Annual Women in STEAM Conference will be held at Atkins Academic and Technology High School on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8:45 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. The conference is free and will include Interactive STEAM activities, information sessions with business partner and a panel discussion from local women with STEAM careers and career paths. Registration for the event can be reserved by visiting Atkins High School website or register the day of the event. For more information, contact Monika Vasili at mvasili@wsfcs.k12.nc.us. Nov. 21 – Fall Enrollment Event American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Forsyth Chapter will host the Annual Fall Enrollment at Sherwood West Community Center, 3890 Huntingreen Lane, on Monday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The event will have food, fun, networking, door prizes and a chance to learn about ABWA. Admission is free. For more information, contact Sandra Kay Lawson Crump at 336-978-0345.
Nov. 22 – Election of NAACP Officers NAACP will have election of Branch Officers and At-large Members of the Executive Committee on Nov. 22 from 12 – 6 p.m. at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive. The membership meeting will be held at 7 p.m. and the winners will be announced. To vote in the Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of Branch 30 days prior to election. A form of identification is required to vote and membership must be verified. For more information, contact Linda Sutton, Interim Secretary at 336-870-2168. Nov. 22 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a work-
shop for individuals turning 65 as well as those who already have Medicare. The workshop will help individuals learn about the different insurance options available such as Original Medicare, Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville NC. The workshop is free; reservation is required since space is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217.
Nov. 22 – Christmas Ornament Workshop The Lexington Public Library, 602 S Main St., will have a Christmas ornament workshop on Nov. 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photograph they would like to make into an ornament. The original photo is not required. The workshop is just for adults. Space is limited, to reserve a space contact the library at 336-2422040 to register. Nov. 29 – Holiday recipe program The Lexington Public Library, 602 S Main St., will have a Holiday Nibbles program on Nov. 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. The program will go over quick and simple food ideas to use for holiday parties for a stress free event. Recipes and samples are included in the program. Space is limited, to reserve a space contact the library at 336-242-2040 to register.
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\Today through Nov. 20 Appreciation Service Born again Free church, 741 Moravia St., will celebrate and show appreciation to the Woman of God, Bishop Barbara G. adams, now through nov. 20. the thursday through Friday service will be at 7:15 p.m. the Saturday service will be at 7 p.m. and the Sunday service will begin at 10 a.m. the Sunday service will be held at the Born again church at 315 Spring St. in thomasville. For more information, visit bornagainfreechurch.org. Today, Nov. 17, through Nov. 20 13th Annual Conference Union Baptist church, 1200 n. trade St., will host their 13th annual corner 2 corner (c2c) Drug Dealers and Street life conference on nov. 17 – 20. the theme of the conference is “your lives Matter.” the purpose of the conference is to enhance drug dealer’s knowledge of God and to lead them to christ. participation is free and open to recovering addicts, persons on probation for drug related charges, individuals in substance abuse centers, rehabilitation programs and their families. the keynote speaker is conference founder Bishop Sir Walter, Jr. he will speak on Sunday, nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. c2c will have registration and a continental breakfast on thursday, nov. 17 and Friday, nov. 18 at 8 a.m. Workshops will begin each morning at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with lunch. the graduation workshop service will be on Sunday, nov. 20 at 11 a.m. registration is free and open to the public. if interested in participating in the c2c conference, call 336724-9305 ext. 222. the pastor is Bishop Sir Walter l. Mack Jr.
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local church honors veterans and former ushers at program By tiMothy raMSey the chronicle
Veterans all across the country celebrated Veterans Day on Friday, nov. 11. the veterans of St. John c.M.e. were honored by the congregation this past Sunday, as well as those who have also formerly served on their usher board and as greeters. St. John has been honoring their veterans for years, but senior pastor rev. omar l. Dykes said he learned from his grandmother to honor those who came before him, so this
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The former ushers and veterans were celebrated for their years of service.
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Today, Nov. 17 Discussion on Religion humanism with heart program of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 robinhood road, will hold a discussion on nov. 17 at 7 p.m. about Daniel Dennett’s book “Breaking the Spell: religion as a natural phenomenon.” For more information, email humanism@uufws.org. Nov. 19 Annual Feed Day the Missionary Department of First Waughtown Baptist church, 838 Moravia St., will be sponsoring Feed My Sheep Day on nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the event reaches out to the homeless, those who need to hear about the love of God and those in need of assistance. hot meals, new and used clothing and give out bags with hat, gloves, socks and toiletry items will be provided. prayer and counseling will be available upon request. church vans will be providing transportation from various locations and shelters throughout the city for those interested in attending. For additional information, call the Missionary Dept. at 336-345-4698. pastor Dennis W. Bishop is the senior pastor.
Nov. 19 Community Celebration Messiah community christian church, 2651 Belews creek road, will hold a community celebration on nov. 19 from 3-5 p.m. the celebration will have free clothing, shoes, shirts and more for those who need warm clothes for the winter. the theme of the event is “i am Somebody Special.” For more information, call 336-602-1440. the pastor is rev. louis threatt. Nov. 19-20 96th Church Anniversary St. John c.M.e. church, 350 nW crawford place, will be celebrating the 96th church anniversary. the theme is “Journeying from the past to the present.” the celebration will begin on Saturday, nov. 19 with a throwback luncheon and Fashion Show from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, nov. 20 worship service will be held at 10:45 a.m. the guest preacher will be rev. Dr. edward e. thomas, pastor of long chapel c.M.e. church and former pastor of St. John. tickets for the fashion show are $5 each. For more information, contact 336-725-3968.
Nov. 20 Annual Women’s Day Celebration Goler Metropolitan a.M.e. Zion church, 1435 e 4th St., will hold the annual Women’s Day on Sunday, nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the worship service. the guest speaker will be Dr. Marjorie G. adams, who serves in Ministry in life of Faith Ministries in Baltimore, Maryland. the theme for the celebration is “Goler Women: poised and positioned to proclaim the Word.” the women will also collect nonperishable foods, clothing and personal care products to aid members of Baker’s creek a.M.e. Zion church in elizabethtown, affected by the damages of hurricane Matthew. the pastor is rev. Johnny l. ruff.
Nov. 20 Worship Service Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 robinhood road, will have worship service on Sunday, nov. 20. Minister intern Shakeisha Gray will speak on “your Faith has Made you Well,” at the 9 and 11 a.m. service. the 9:15 forum will focus on the benefits of tai chi discussed by eric Marks of Blue ridge Kung Fu academy. Jerry Mcleese, a promoter of interfaith dialogue will speak on “the Quantum community” at explorations at 9:15 a.m.
Nov. 20 Youth program holy trinity Full Gospel Fellowship center, 5307 peters creek pkwy, will host youth Breaking out (yBo) program on Sunday, nov. 20 at 1 p.m. for youth from grades pre-K to elementary. a free lunch will be provided, all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 336-7849347.
Pastor celebrates doctoral degree
Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams is presented with his doctoral degree from his mentor, Rev. Dr. J.T. Roberson.
By tiMothy raMSey the chronicle
the rev. Dr. lamonte Williams, lead pastor of Diggs Memorial United holy church, celebrated the completion of his doctoral studies in a ceremony that was held at Mt. Zion Baptist church Fellowship hall on Saturday, nov. 12.
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Dr. Lamonte Williams was presented with a cake and picture for everyone in attendance to sign as a memento for him.
after three years of schooling at United theological Seminary in Dayton, ohio, Williams received his doctoral degree. there were many esteemed guest who attended the event, such as Mayor allen Joines, state Sen. paul lowe and state rep. evelyn terry. the honorable Judge Denise hartsfield served as the mistress of ceremonies.
Mount Zion veterans recognized Special to the chronicle
on nov. 6, Mount Zion Baptist church recognized its veterans at the 11 a.m. service. their names were listed at the entrance along with a display of caps representing each branch of the military. to pay tribute to the veterans, each church member was pinned with a patriot ribbon and each veteran was given a special souvenir. the veterans and their families sat in a reserved section. Flags for each branch of the military were displayed in the church sanctuary. on behalf of the Senior Missionary Department, Maurice Johnson commended the veterans for their dedi-
Lesson Scripture: revelations 22:1-7 By the end of this lesson, we will
*Get a clearer understanding of the river of life in new Jerusalem *appreciate more the blessing of eternal life and all that it brings *Be open to experience more of the abundant life that Jesus has made available to us
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cated service and their sacrifice. earnest Squire, a veteran, made remarks. pastor Dr. Serenus churn had the veterans gather at the altar for a prayer of thanks. it was truly a very moving moment for the veterans and for the congregation, Johnson said. profiles of two veterans were highlighted on the printed bulletin, prepared by howard Shaw: *retired army Flight officer terry Bailey, a native of Winston-Salem, is one of the original tuskegee airmen, the first Black servicemen to serve as military aviators in
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Background: the time given for this writing is 96 a.D. on the isle of patmos. isaiah’s prophesies are referenced in the last chapter of revelations. christ fulfills both old testament and new testament prophesies. the old testament prophesies are fulfilled with christ’s first coming as the prophesies of new testament in revelation, will be fulfilled in christ’s second coming. in fulfilling the old testament prophesies, christ made
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available to us eternal life. in fulfilling new testament prophesies, christ defends that new life with incomparable power and mercy. the tree of life is referred to in Genesis, proverbs and revelations, each giving different aspects … read and compare.
Lesson: John is still being guided by an angel and is shown a river of pure water (the river of life) symbolizing the continual flow of eternal life from God’s throne to the new Jerusalem and its inhabitants (verse 1). there is also a tree of life … first mentioned in Genesis 2:9, but here it has 12 fruits and a different one for each month, symbolizing the abundant variety in heaven and of value are the leaves for the healing. “the leaves somehow enrich heavenly life, See Lesson on B6
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was the perfect opportunity to honor the former ushers and greeters as well as the veterans. “It was nothing big or
flashy, just to be appreciatRev. Dykes wanted to convey to his congregation that they have to hold onto hope during his sermon.
ed and to know that we have been recognized was great,” said Herman B. Springs III. Ronald Teeter, a former staff sargent in the Marine Corps, said “It’s an honor that the church recognizes us because usually a lot of folks in the world don't respect what we have done as far as trying to keep peace and keep them safe. Overall, I'm just glad it was done for us.”
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Both the ushers and veterans were given a special gift from the church. Before Dykes began his sermon, he wanted to personally thank the veterans and ushers for their service. He then touched on the recent presidential election and how it will affect the people. He wanted to convey to the people that we cannot afford to lose hope. He posed the question of, “Where do we go from here?” He said we have to keep moving because God will be with us. “For me, it’s a big honor, and I think sometimes what we try to do is make sure we build a bridge between what is happening in the community and country as well as what’s happening in the church,” said Dykes. “The military definitely has a place not only in serving the country but also in serving the church, so today was a celebration of marrying the two.” Dykes continued by saying “We wanted to give back. I am a person who was raised by my grand-
The veterans of the congregation at St. John CME were honored on Sunday, Nov 13.
mother. A lot of what I was trained came from my grandmother’s kitchen table. So a part of my pastoral approach has always been, we have to give back to those who have paved
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The ceremony was filled with wonderful singing from Beverly Alexander, a meal and an inspirational message from guest speaker the Rev. Dr. John Mendez, lead pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dr. Willams' mentor and former teacher, the Rev. Dr. J.T. Roberson, presented Williams with his Doctorate of Ministry degree. “The Doctorate of Ministry program is about self-development as well as ministry development, and we measure a student based on the progress we’ve seen in them. He did a very good job of doing an introspection of himself seeing how that shaped the character of who he was,” said Roberson. “The prophetic leadership was his project, and he exemplifies that, and I thought he did a very good job.”
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Mendez spoke about how proud he was of
Diggs Memorial for their patience while he traveled
Williams for “taking the hard road and not the easy road.” He said life is full of moments of celebration and that sometimes you must struggle to make you stronger as you pursue your goals. Williams took the podium and thanked everyone for coming out to celebrate his momentous occasion. He had a special thank you to his congregation at
back and forth to Ohio to study for the last three years. “It’s humbling, exciting and I'm very appreciative and this was a wonderful event,” said Williams. “More importantly I recognize there is a higher level of expectations now. I could have chosen some easier paths for higher education but this is an earned doctorate and there is
The crowd in attendance applauds Dr. Lamonte Williams as he approaches the podium to speak.
the U.S armed forces, flying with distinction during World War II. Though subject to racial discrimination both at home and abroad, the all-black units completed over 1,500 missions without losing an escorted bomber to enemy fighters. The Tuskegee A i r m e n returned home with 150 distinBailey guished Flying Crosses. The highly publicized successes of the Tuskegee Airmen helped pave the way for the eventual integration of the U.S. armed forces in 1948. The 2012 movie “Red Tails,” starring Cuba Gooding Jr., tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Airman Bailey was unable to attend a White House Ceremony honoring the Airmen, but he was present when North Carolina paid tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen at the State Capitol in 2012. He and his wife, Hiji, were also guests for honors by the North Carolina
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making it full and satisfying” (verse 2) (Mac Arthur Study Bible). Because God will not judge sin again and will live in the city. There will be no more the curse of the ground caused by Adam and Eve’s disobedience ... sin will no longer exist (verse 3). All will serve God in heaven (verse 3b). Jesus or an angel will stamp God’s name on the foreheads of the righteous (verses 3:12, 7:1-3) and they will be able to look on God’s face without harm because they are now holy (verse 4). The citizens of heaven will reign in God’s continual
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Transportation Museum. They reside in Winston-Salem.
*James Garner Sr. was a decorated veteran of the Korean Conflict, for which he received two Purple Hearts, and the Soldiers' Medal, the highest honor for heroism outside combat for saving the lives of two soldiers who were drowning in a river. Garner's war injuries, which included the loss of his left leg, did not Garner prevent him from leading an active sporting life. A dedicated golfer, Garner sponsored an annual golf tournament to benefit Hospice of WinstonSalem/Forsyth County. He and his wife, the former, Dorothy Latham, reside in Kernersville. Ruth Torrance chaired the committee that planned the Veterans Recognition. Others on the committee were Annette Henighan, Maurice Johnson, Veronica Jones, Annette Squire and Jerrye Griffin, president of the Senior Missionary Department..
light (verse 5). The angel speaks to John and says for the second time “These words are faithful and true”… all that John has been shown must happen before the end days. “Shortly” was the term used by John 2000 years ago, so you judge the time frame intended. “… that day and hour knoweth no man … (Matt 24:36) … thief in the night (1 Thess. 5:2). Jesus’ return is imminent. The blessing here is for the one who listens to it being read and explained and then responds in obedience. (Mac Arthur Study Bible). For Your Consideration:
The tree leaves have a healing value. How might they heal you?
Life’s Application: “Seek those things which are above” (Colossians 3:1). We, for the most part, all want to transcend racism and economic injustice … that would make for an ideal life. But we as Christians are urged to seek beyond utopia here on earth and instead aim for an eternal life in the new heavens and new earth. Our one guide is the Holy Spirit. So read with hope and guidance for the revelation beatitudes, quench your thirst and rest in the shade.
the way for us,” when speaking about honoring the ushers and greeters. Darrly West, U.S. Army veteran added, “It’s nice that the church and the community would come
something to be said for all the blood, sweat and tears that I put in. It’s made me a better minister because I know there are people depending on me to do the right thing.” Williams went on to say that he had thoughts of giving up but deep down he could not see himself giving up. He said the class started with 14 candidates and by the time graduation came around, only himself and one other finished. He said he was humbled that he could have been one of the 12 that did not finish but he had mentors that would not let him fail. The Rev. Dr. Daryl Napper provided the blessing for the food and said Williams is a good friend of his and he was very proud of him. He said the ceremony was great and thanked God for the opportunity to share this experience with him. Williams' mother, Doretha Williams, said “I am so proud of him and it’s because of God's grace and
out and appreciate the veterans. It’s appreciated every year for them to recognize us and give us a little token.” “For the people to recognize us, that was some-
mercy. He has kept him, made a way for him and opened up many doors to
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thing we all enjoy every year,” said Sylvia Fisher. “It was good to let people know that there were people of color in the military throughout every branch.”
enable him to achieve his accomplishments. It’s all because of God.”
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Veterans Day cermony addresses flag burning and protests
BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
During a time of division and unrest, many came together at Triad Park in Kernersville to honor those who’ve served on Veterans Day. The ceremony was held at the park’s Carolina Field of Honor, which is the largest veterans’ memorial on the East Coast. Ret. Lt. Gen. Walter Ulmer addressed a large crowd in front of the memorial’s 57foot tall granite obelisk. The 33-year Army veteran talked about the honor, discipline and sacrifice his fellow veterans have made.
The ceremony took place days after the divisive election of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, which has resulted in large protests around the country (and smaller ones in Winston-Salem), some of which have turned violent. Several have involved burning the American flag, which Ulmer said brought a mix of feeling to veteran. “I think perhaps the overwhelming emotion is one of sadness,” said Ulmer. “It is sadness for, in many cases, well-meaning people who have forgotten that there are shameful things in the world, that there are things that you
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can do but that there’s a sort of a higher consequence that says that you must not do.” Ulmer continued by saying if a country loses its shame, it loses a part of its Photo by Todd Luck soul. He said with the curVeterans salute during a wreath presentation at the Fallen Soldier Statue at the rent unrest in the United Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville’s Triad Park on Veterans Day. States and around the world, it’s possible to say people that there are no Democracy in the history some in his own that “youth has gone to hell shameful things done,” of the world.” Republican party. His rhetin a hand basket.” But he said Ulmer. “Not that they He said the country is oric, policies and actions said he’s optimistic about don’t have the right to “still a project that’s being have been viewed by many the next generation explain and explode, but worked on” and that every- as racist, misogynistic and because of the heroism of perhaps if they were more one has obligations to bigoted. The Klu Klux young people fighting in in tune with what they have things bigger than them- Klan and white nationalists recent wars. inherited, more underendorsed Trump, though he “America has the chal- standing of the reputation selves. Many people are upset did denounce both lenge of getting itself of this unique institution, together and trying in the the fact that they are part of over the election of Trump, endorsements. long run to so educate our the longest sustained who was even rejected by
Urban Farm class brings new life to Liberty Market BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Recent graduates from the Urban Farm School are using the Liberty Street Market to sell vegetables grown in East Winston. The Liberty Street Market is owned by the city and was originally envisioned as a farmers and vendors market. It closed after it failed to attract costumers and vendors and has been available to rent for events. The recent class of the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension’s Urban Farm School used the market to sell vegetables they grew to the public. Mary Jac Brennan, a horticulture and local foods extension agent, said that selling the crops there has helped teach students how to market their produce. “We know it was a great resource for the community,” said Brennan.
Urban Farm School students sale produce at the Liberty Street Market on Oct. 29.
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The most recent class of the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension’s Urban Farm School graduated last week.
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“We want to try to help enliven their development there.” She said it’s a challenge to get farmers to go there because it’s not a developed market with an established customer base. She’s hoping their use of the market will help change that. The crops were grown on nearby Cleveland Avenue in a small lot
owned by the city. The Farm School uses the land in partnership with the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, which has a community garden there. Each of the 10 students in the class had their own garden bed to grow a variety of crops like lettuce, cabbage and collard greens. One of the students, Curtis L. Wilkes, said he
learned a lot about selling vegetables at the market. “It was definitely a good experience to have someone come out and actually want to buy your produce, and get compliments on it and tell you how good you did,” he said. “That’s the good feeling.” Wilkes said he loves gardening, which is a tradition in his family. He also
runs the garden at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He said he learned a lot from the class and hopes to pass that knowledge on to others to help in the city’s food deserts, where fresh produce isn’t readily available. The class held its graduation on Nov. 10, with a pot luck feast that included some vegetables from the garden. It also featured words from the graduates, which at times were emotional, describing a closeknit class where students became friends as well as gardeners. Courtney Mack, another student in the class, said that though graduated, the
class plans to return to the Liberty Street Market this weekend to sell vegetables. Their use of the Cleveland Avenue garden will end soon as the weather changes for the winter, but she said that the class is looking for land so they can continue gardening. After they are able to start growing again next year, they plan to regularly return to the Liberty Street Market to sell their goods. “We’re not separating; we’re just getting started,” said Mack about her class. Urban Farm School graduates at Liberty Street Market 1591 N. Liberty St. Saturday, Nov. 19 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Women’s Fund awards grants to four groups
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After a disappointing national election a week earlier, when women nationwide expected the first woman president would be elected, The Women’s Fund of WinstonSalem held its 11th annual luncheon at the Benton Convention Center. The luncheon, held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, celebrated 11 years of The Women’s Fund improving the lives of women and girls in Forsyth County, while announcing recipients of grants this year. The grants are given out annually. The theme “Rising Together” reflected the purpose of the Women’s Fund, to inspire women and girls to come together and overcome obstacles to live a better life. Women leaders of The Women’s Fund talked in general terms about the election and encouraged
women to keep working to help women and girls succeed. Following lunch and a presentation, Gwenn Clements and Phyllis Britnell announced the four organizations awarded grants. The four organizations are: *The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina was awarded $26,500 for the program Wise Guys, which strives to reduce teen pregnancy by changing the behavior of adolescent males. *LEAD Girls of NC was awarded $9,971 for the workshop for preteen girls to use evidence-based curriculum to encourage and mentor girls to succeed.
*Planned Parenthood South Atlantic was awarded $30,000 for its Contraceptive Choice Project to allow more teens to choose a contraceptive that is affordable and works
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best for their needs. *TCK Providence Inc. was awarded $29,920 for Social Workers to help participants in their kitchen worker program to take advantage of their skills, while preparing them to be ready post-graduation.
The grant recipients announcement was followed with the agency presentation by Twana Wellman-Roebuck, executive director of Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR), expressed the importance of ESR goal of assisting families to help them take their selves out of poverty. Wellman-Roebuck discussed the validity of The Women’s Fund in providing women and girls with the tools to succeed, while giving them hope in their self and family structure. She invigorated the attendees by describing the various programs to assist women, such as her agency’s Financial Literacy class.
Representatives of the nonprofits that won awards show them off on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Women’s Fund Luncheon. From left to right they represent TCK Providence Inc., Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, LEAD Girls of NC and The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina.
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She maintained during her speech the need for women to be like geese in the way geese fly in “V” formation, looking out for each other to make women a stronger force to succeed. Wellman-Roebuck left the attendees with encouraging words, such as “Women don’t put your heads down; rise up, rise up, rise up.”
Locals join nationwide protest against Dakota oil pipeline Demonstrators march through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem in protest of the North Dakota Pipeline on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
More than 50 people gathered on the corner of Fourth and Trade streets and marched through the streets chalking sidewalks with messages opposing the North Dakota Pipeline on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The $3.8 billion, 1,000 mile gas line, which was approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to run through North and South Dakota and end in Illinois. What brought protesters to the streets of WinstonSalem and other cities across the country is the section of the pipeline that will run under the Missouri River near a
Native American reservation known as Standing Rock. According to reports, members of the Sioux Tribe who live on the reservation rely on the lake for drinking water, and many believe digging the pipeline could contaminate their water supply. During the peaceful protest, Iman Khalid Griggs said the pipeline will also run through sacred burial grounds that have been around for hundreds of years. He said although Standing Rock may be thousands of miles away, it is important that people here join the fight. “This is a global movement,” he said. “By taking this very simple action here today we are showing this country that we will not continue to stand for this injustice and the degradation of our land.”
WSSU Class of ’64 donates $77,822 for scholarships SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The 52nd Reunion Reception for the WSSU Class of 1964 was held recently at the Marriott Hotel, 425 N. Cherry St. from 7 to 10 p.m. Delores Graham and Ina Hines led a Tribute in memory of 10 class members who passed after the 50th Reunion Celebration in 2014. During the 50th Reunion, the Class established an Endowed Scholarship Foundation. Mary Gill presented a total of $77,822 for the Scholarship Fund to Gregory C. Hairston, director of Alumni Relations at Winston-Salem State University. Following the grace offered by the Rev. Dr. Juanita B. Tatum, the class members enjoyed feasting on food prepared by the hotel while fellowshipping with class members who had come from: Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. “The committee felt that a highlight of the reunion would be the sharing of flashbacks from 1960 through 1964. Those who shared took us back as did Gray Productions who played music that was popular during that time period. Many of the class members forgot for a moment that they were no longer in the age group
of 18-22 and danced as if they were. “We’re sure reality sat in while dealing with sore limbs the next morning,” a reunion official said. Gift bags were given to all who were present. A Fender Bass Guitar, a gift card, and a gas card were also given away. The recipients were: Gloria Welborne, Mamie Woodard and Lorese Hines, respectively. Commendations were given to James McNeal, Irie Richburg and Mary Roseboro, who worked with the committee in specific roles from Detroit, Philadelphia, and Charlotte. Earlier, Marian Anderson Hairston, chairperson for the reunion, brought greetings on behalf of the Steering Committee: Yolander M. Bailey, Mamie D. Douglas, Delores E. Graham, Ina V. Hines, Jeanette R. Millner, Juanita B. Tatum, Eleanor D. Williams, and Dollye K. Mack, Vice Chair. The Invocation was offered by Tatum. The night ended with the singing of the Alma Mater led by Dollye Mack; and closing remarks given by the chairperson. In her remarks, Hairston admonished the class members to “choose the powers of love and laughter, truth and peace until we meet again!”
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Property Located at 4211 Shamel St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block3441(s) Lot(s)008 on City County Tax Map
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LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY
BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2011090957 ORDER OF SERVICE OF PUBLICATION
In the Matter of:
Property Located at: 2952 Durant Dr Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block2237(s) 046 on City County Tax Map
This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 24th day of October 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 2952 Durant Dr, said structure being situated on Block2237,Lot(s)046, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition. Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2952 Durant Dr including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: November 4, 2016
The Chronicle November 17, 2016
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KERNERSVILLE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER I
Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats. Applications are being accepted for future full-time and part-time positions. Min. Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalent degree supplemented with formal Fire Service training and experience. Valid NCDL (or equivalent State issued Driver’s License). App Deadline: 12/09/16. The Town offers a progressive pay plan, with a starting salary of $31,767 annually, as well as competitive benefits. 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)9920306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon.-Fri. EEO Employer KERNERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE OFFICER
The Town of Kernersville is offering the right individual an opportunity to join its Police Department. Duties include street patrol, basic investigations and maintenance of general order in Kernersville. Must be willing to work rotating shift schedule. Must possess general/probationary certification or have completed BLET within the last 12 months. Applicant will be required to pass a physical and drug test. The Town offers a progressive pay plan with a competitive benefits package. All applicants will be required to undergo a psychological examination. App Deadline: 5PM, 12/02/16. HIRING RANGE: $36,774-$54,426 Annually. 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)9920306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Mon.-Fri. EEO Employer.
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REAL ESTATE
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 AZALEA TERRACE APARTMENTS
A Community for Mature Adults (55 and Older) Located on the corner of Trade Street and Northwest Blvd in Winston-Salem An income based multi-level building with 2 elevators consisting of 100 one BR Apts, with handicapped accessible units, Section 8 Assistance Available; just minutes from the downtown business district, city bus depot, farmers market, main public library Office Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday thru Friday for applications call 336-723-3633. Equal Housing Opportunity Managed By Community Management Corporation
Arbor Oaks & Aster Park Apartments
The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for
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2 & 3 bedroom - 2 bath apartments convenient to downtown. Amenities include W/D connections, self-cleaning oven, refrigerator w/ice maker, microwave, DW & disposal. Ask about our rental specials.
Units available from $535 and up. Office Hours 8:30am -4:30pm Mon-Fri. For application information call-336703-0038, Handicap Units Available Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corp.
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