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With the countdown to election Day at just over a week, rev. Dr. William J. Barber ii urged hundreds of citizens at Union Baptist Church last Sunday evening to make their votes sound like thunder in order to bring about change here in north Carlina and across the country. "it's time to make our voice and our votes sound like thunder; 107 million can't stay home, 50 percent of black folks can't stay home. We have to raise our voice and CAMPAIGN our votes like thunder," said Barber. "it's time to march to the polls and bring the thunder until racism is ended; thunder until everybody has health care; thunder until we have a living wage; thunder until immigrants are taken care of. it's time to put some control on Trump. it's time to thunder. “… if we ever needed to vote, we need to vote right now. i'm a witness that if we do our part, God will bless our efforts."

Barber's visit to the Twin City was part of a national Moral revival and Get-out-The -vote rally hosted by the repairers of the Breach – a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c) (3) tax exempt social justice organization that seeks to build a moral agenda rooted in a framework that uplifts our deepest moral and constitutional values – Union Baptist Church, and the nAACP. Barber started a three-state get-out-the-vote tour that Photo by Tevin Stinson will take him to north Carolina, Georgia and Florida, The On Sunday, Oct. 28 the Repairers of the Breach, Union Baptist Church and the NAACP hosted a National Associated Press reported.

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Town hall explores voting of black women

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More than 100 citizens march to cast ballots

More than 100 citizens laced up their walking shoes and marched to the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center to cast their ballots on Saturday, Oct. 27.

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Armed with signs and their right to vote, more than 100 women and men laced up their walking shoes and CAMPAIGN marched to the W.r.

Anderson recreation Center to cast their ballots last weekend during the Women’s March to the Polls and Party at the Polls.

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on Monday, oct. 29 heigher heights, a national organization designed to build the political power and leadership of black women, held a town hall on voter suppression on the campus of Winston-Salem State CAMPAIGN University (WSSU).

Founded by Glynda C. Carr and Kimberly PeelerAllen, higher heights was founded in 2014 with a mission to organized and mobilize the power of Black women voters through the #BlackWomenvote campaign.

During the town hall held at the Anderson Center, Peeler-Allen said black women have been the deciding factor in every election since 1998 and the goal of the town hall was to bring black women together to discuss the factors and issues that bring them out to the polls.

Peeler-Allen said the town hall held at WSSU was the third event this election season. She said it’s important to have this conversation with women of color because it its important that our communities thrive.

“We’re traveling across the country to have converstions for black women with black women about the issues that are critically important to us and motivate us to the polls because we know it’s beyond just one particular candidate; it is about the movement and making sure our

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Foundation holds first awards ceremony for women of color

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The concept Black Girl Magic was born as a way to celebrate the beauty, power and resilience of black women and to spotlight their many accomplishments and contributions to society. on Saturday, oct. 27, that magic was on full display inside the embassy Suites as the legacy Foundation for Women hosted the first legacy

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The brainchild of Alicia M. Bailey, the goal of the legacy Foundation for Women is to pay it forward, invest in and recognize women and girls of color through philanthropy, humanitarian efforts, scholarships, award recognitions, conference events, and mentoring programs. When discussing the Foundation, Bailey said, “it’s a blueprint, a movement that pays it forward and leaves a legacy

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Health insurance sign-up starts today with lower rates for many T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Despite well publicized efforts against the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) that drove up premiums for 2018 plans, most ACA costumers will be seeing lower rates from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

It’s Blue Cross NC’s first rate decrease since it entered the individual market more than 25 years ago. The insurer said its new provider arrangements that’ll reduce health care costs by $120 million next year was the biggest reason for this. Consumers will see a 4.1 percent reduction for next year’s Marketplace plans as they sign up during open enrollment from Nov. 1-Dec. 15. According to Blue Cross NC, the decreases could have been much greater than that.

“This is the first individual market rate decrease in Blue Cross NC history and will benefit people across North Carolina. We’re moving in the right direction, but even with a lower rate, premiums are still too high – particularly for those who don’t get a subsidy,” said Blue Cross NC President and CEO Dr. Patrick Conway. “With more certainty from Washington, rates would be 15 percent or more lower. We must address both market instability and the rising price of health care.”

Late last year, Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump took numerous actions against the ACA, which is sometimes called Obamacare, including repealing the individual mandate to have health insurance and expanding access to low coverage plans.

One of the largest blows was an executive order that ended Cost Saving Reduction payments to insurers to subsidize out-of-pocket costs, which include deductibles, for ACA customers who pay for silver plans and make 100 percent to 250 percent of the federal poverty line. Blue Cross NC factored this into the 2018 plans for an average 14.1 percent rate increase. The insurer said that increase would have been close to zero if the subsidies hadn’t ended. Their elimination also drove up rates for 2019 plans by 14 percent.

These subsidizes are different from the tax credit that Marketplace customers receive that helps them pay their premiums, which continue to be a part of the ACA. The elimination of the individual mandate also drove

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up Blue Cross NC plans by 4 percent. However, the insurer did say some actions by the federal government did drive down rates slightly, with last year’s tax cuts reducing them by 0.5 percent, and the one-year suspension of the ACA’s Health Insurer Tax lowering them by 3 percent.

Blue Cross NC is the sole insurer to offer ACA plans in Forsyth County and is still the only insurer offering plans in all 100 counties. The reduction of rates, or even if there’s a reduction, will vary between customers depending on location, age and plan. Tax credit subsidies that individuals receive can lessen or negate any increase they’d need to pay.

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After an agreement with UNC Health Alliance, rates in places like Charlotte and Raleigh will see an average 17 percent to 20 percent decrease. The Greensboro area will see some of the highest average increases in the state at 9.3 percent, while rates in the Winston-Salem area fell an average of 2.9 percent.

The ACA continues to be a hot button issue in the election, with Democrats typically trying to preserve or expand the law, and Republicans still promising to repeal and replace it.

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County to vote on new airport governance Piper

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Forsyth County commissioners will vote today, Thursday, Nov. 1, on making the Smith Reynolds Airport into a county department with an Airport Board.

The airport, located on North Liberty Street, is owned by the county and is governed by the Airport Commission of Forsyth County. The county has been working for months on transitioning the airport to a county department, which will happen on Jan. 1. The resolution that’ll be voted on during the commissioner’s 2 p.m. meeting spells out how that will work.

County Commissioner Ted Kaplan, who also serves on the Airport Commission, told his fellow county commissioners last month that he believed sharing county assets will save the airport money and make it more efficient.

“This finally brings the airport under the county commissioners and our authority,” said Kaplan.

“We have the board, the Airport Commission, to basically take care of the day-to-day business of the airport and then any major stuff will have to go through us.”

The five members of the Airport Commission, plus new members Gayle Anderson and David Mounts, currently form the Smith Reynolds Airport Advisory Board. Next year, those seven members will become the new Smith Reynolds Airport Board. The county manager will become the supervisor for the airport director.

Also, all airport property will be owned by the county. Kaplan previously said that some of the property at the airport is titled to the Airport Commission with the rest belonging to the county, which created complications when applying for FAA grants that want only one owner.

Under the new organization, the county commissioners will have exclusive authority to: *Approve budgets *Buy and sell land and buildings *Sell personal property worth more than $30,000 *Grant or accept easements *Execute leases longer than 10 years

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*Execute FAA and This map shows the location of major upcoming capital projects at the airport: a new ramp expected to NCDOT grant agreements begin construction in 2019-2020, Forsyth Tech’s Aviation Career Development Center scheduled to break ground in 2019, and a new taxiway expected to begin construction in 2020-2021. *Execute inter-local agreements The Airport Board will have the ability to: *Recommend a budget to the county commissioners *Execute leases up to 10 years long *Adopt airport policies, rules and regulations *Establish annual rates, fees and charges *Provide advice on the hiring and firing of an airport director *Promote the airport through marketing, branding and community outreach Airport Commission Chair Scott Piper said the transition has been smooth so far.

“We’ve always been a part of the county, it’s just T OBER 3 RD - NO VEMBER MBER 27 TH, 2018 we haven’t been a department of the county,” said Piper. “If this is done correctly, it will be pretty darn seamless.”

This change is unrelated to previous attempts to de-annex the airport from the city to avoid city taxes and fees. Kaplan has said he didn’t think de-annexation, which would require an act by the General Assembly, was possible, saying there was no will to do it.

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“Front Pew Abuse,” a book based on Mary M. Carlton’s marriage to a former minister of music and Christian comedian.

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“I decided to leave two weeks after I found out he wasn’t paying our rent and we were facing eviction.

And then two weeks after my decision to leave him, which he had no idea I was leaving, he set the house on fire with me, my son and two of his sons inside,” Mary Carlton said with tears in her eyes.

Carlton continues, “He also spray-painted racial slurs on the outside to make it look like it was racial, as well as setting one of his cars on fire.”

According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, a newspaper in Richmond, Virginia, Carlton’s ex-husband set his Chesterfield, Virginia, house on fire due to financial reasons. Mary

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by God to tell her story in “Front Pew Abuse,” a book based on her marriage to a former minister of music and Christian comedian.

“He’s now incarcerated because he set the house on fire,” shared Mary.

The first-time author said she didn’t see any signs of her ex-husband’s dark side. “He was just that good, everything was smooth. I had no idea for two weeks that he set the house on fire, until the FBI got involved because of the racial slurs on the house.”

According to Carlton, the first two years were perfect. “He treated me really good. I felt like I was the Queen of France. He held my hand, he always showed public affection, told me I was beautiful every day. He would call

me to say you don’t have to cook today, what do you want me to bring you to eat, and he would cook for me as well.”

She lit up the room with a big, bright smile. “We found something to laugh about every day to help forget about how bad our day was. He treated me good.”

Two and a half years later, the love story took a turn for the worse. Carlton said she was blindsided and heartbroken. “I learned that he was still seeing a lady that he was involved with before me, and that was very hurtful. There were no signs at all.”

I asked if she was blinded by love and chose to ignore the signs. “Not at all, he was always with me.

If he had to do a comedy show or preach and I couldn’t go with him, he

always called me to let me know where he was, and when I called him he’d pick up the phone. If he didn’t pick up right away, he would call right back, so there were no signs.”

Mary M. Carlton’s faith in God has brought her a long way. She not only wrote her first book, but is now a playwright as well.

You can see “Front Pew Abuse,” the stage play, next Saturday, Nov.10, at 7 p.m. at KR Williams Auditorium on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. For more information and tickets call (336) 462-8203. You can purchase her book online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Walmart.

The story is clear and pain is in her book “Front Pew Abuse.” I asked Mary why she wrote the book. “I

wanted to be one of the faces and voices of women that have gone through the same at this time; to let them know that even though the storm comes, don’t let it knock you down because you’re not alone.

God is a provider and a healer.”

She shares a testimony about hiding her pain while sitting in the front pew in church in her book.

“Knowing that you’re being mistreated, feeling all that turmoil on the inside. That’s not happiness. You’re fooling the people in the church, but there are people in the church that know, but don’t say anything.”

She said God first healed her heart and then her finances.

“Some women stay in bad mar-

riages for fear of being alone and finances. God said he would never leave us or forsake and will provide what we needed.”

Carlton was hit with some very difficult times and her faith was all that she had left. “I had to file bankruptcy; I had to go to food banks to make sure me and my son ate; I had to get assistance to pay my power bill. God said he would provide and at that point, that was God’s provision for me.”

Mary Carlton goes into more detail about her struggles and how writing the book saved her. Check it out on The Chronicle’s YouTube.com channel at Winstonsalem Chronicle.

County may buy land at Belews Lake for future park T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County is in discussions with Duke Energy to potentially purchase 216 acres of land at Belews Lake for a new park.

Belews Lake is located in the northeast corner of the county and extends into Stokes, Rockingham and Guilford counties. The lake was built in 1973 to provide cooling waters for Duke’s Belews Creek Steam Station. The lake itself is 3,863 acres and has an 88-mile shoreline.

The property the county is looking at is vacant and is used by Duke Energy for timber management and to protect the Belews Lake watershed.

The lake was identified as a potential site for a regional park in the 2015 Winston-Salem & Forsyth County Parks Open Space Plan. County Manager Dudley Watts said that initial resident feedback on the project has been positive.

“Just from our initial reactions, there is a lot of interest in having a county park because we have a reputation of providing pristine facilities and maintaining them well in that

area,” said Watts.

The proposed purchase price is $640,000 subject to a year long due diligence period for an environmental assessment, boundary survey, recombination plat and title work. The county may pursue possible grant funds to cover the purchase or may pay for it with the 2016 parks bond, two-third bonds, or pay-go money.

Deed restrictions on the land bar the county from building boat ramps for motorized crafts, and using the land for anything but a park. The county would own the land up to the shoreline and would need to lease use of the waterline from Duke for a nominal fee.

County commissioners plan to vote on the agreement to purchase the land today. If approved, the county could cancel the purchase at any time during the due diligence period.

Belews Creek Steam Station is located in another part of the lake, which is more than two miles away at Walnut Cove in Stokes County. The power plant has a 350-acre coal ash basin, which is a source of concern from residents and environmental activists who say it has contaminat-

ed nearby groundwater wells and caused health problems. Duke Energy says that it’s taken precautions and that state tests have shown the wells weren’t contaminated by the basin.

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used for boating and fishing, with two marinas serving it in Stokesdale: Carolina Marina and Humphrey Ridge.

Carolina Sportsman called the lake one of the state’s “unknown treasures” for bass fishing. The

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This map of Belews Lake shows the land (in green) that the county is considering purchasing from Duke Energy for a future park.

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to four other North Carolina locations besides Winston-Salem: Henderson, Dunn, Warsaw, and two stops in Greensboro.

On Nov. 3, Barber goes to Atlanta and then Cuthbert, Georgia. The tour ends Nov. 4 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Barber is known as the architect of the ``Moral Monday'' movement in North Carolina, where he also was president of the

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state chapter of the NAACP. He is doing the get-outthe-vote effort through his role as president of Repairers of the Breach, an organization focused on several groups, including communities of color, workers and immigrants.

The goal of the Winston-Salem event was to galvanize citizens ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and shine a light on the issues that could sway voters and votes a certain way.

Speakers during the event touched on a number of

topics, including voter suppression, gerrymandering and the myth of voter fraud.

As he stood before the hundreds of citizens and candidates in attendance, Barber said that in 2016, in North Carolina alone 500,000 black voters stayed home instead of going to the polls. [Donald Trump won the state by 173,315.] He said this year black voters can’t afford to stay at home.

"Voter suppression is wrong, and voter apathy is wrong, too." Barber said.

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event included Attorney Caitlin Swain-McSurely, director of Blueprint NC Erin Byrd; national NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson; and award-winning national journalist Roland Martin.

Martin, who is most known as the host of “News One Now,” formerly on the TV One network, brought the crowd to its feet when he said, when you look at everything that has been put in the way to keep black people from voting, North Carolina is the Alabama of the 21st century.

"North Carolina has operated in the exact same vein as Alabama and Mississippi, and you might as well say Republicans in this state are walking in the same vein as Ross Barnett in Mississipppi and George Wallace in Alabama," Martin said.

Johnson said, “Our vote is like currency and in this democracy, if we don’t exercise that collective currency, we’re going to get what we deserve. But I do believe with strategy and inspiration, we’re going to get what we need because we’re going to show up in

On Monday, Oct. 29 Higher Heights hosted a town hall on the campus of WinstonSalem State University.

The topic of discussion was voter suppression.

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The march sponsored by Democracy NC, Moms Demand Action NC, HARRY Veterans, and several other organizations, started at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Shalimar Drive. Before taking to the streets, event organizers discussed the importance of the upcoming election and voting. Organizers also discussed the six constitutional amendments that are included on this year’s ballot and why citizens should vote against all of them.

Several lawmakers have spoken out against the amendments in recent weeks, including former governors, senators, and others.

Linda Sutton, a coordinator with Democracy NC, said the purpose of the march was to get voters excited about casting their ballots and providing important information before they do. Sutton said she felt the information session was necessary because many people don’t understand how the amendments will affect them.

“We need that education because the amendments are so vague. They don’t give you all the details and tell you what it’s really about, so we had to educate the voters,” continued Sutton. “We’ve been going across the state in different communities, large and small counties, educating people about these constitutional amendments.”

After the educational session, citizens bundled up in their coats and hats and marched side-by-side to the early voting site on Reynolds Park Road. Upon arrival they were met by dozens of members of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, who also held a rally and march on Saturday morning.

From miles away, one could hear the battle cries of the two groups urging people to vote. After casting their ballots, citizens had the opportunity to enjoy free food, music, and face painting for the children. Several people applauded event organizers for their effort to get citizens out to vote. While marching on the sidewalk with her family, Jennifer Ertl said she decided to participate because it’s time for change.

“I wanted to get behind the vote for everyone. I don’t want to see people disenfranchised and I wanted my kids to see that I care about this election,” said Ertl. “This is my first time being involved in any kind of election activities, but I feel like our country needs a change. We need to move away from the bullying and the power struggles and we need to move towards democracy.”

Dana Suggs, the owner of Body and Soul, admires her award during the Legacy Awards on Saturday, Oct. 27.

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Apostle Gloria Samuels, left, receives her award during the Legacy Awards on Saturday, Oct. 27.

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North Carolina. We’re going to show up in Georgia. We’re going to show up in Florida. We’re going to show everywhere we need to show up.”

Following the event, several citizens said they were moved by the powerful messages delivered by Barber, Martin and others.

While making her way to her car, Janice Robinson said, "If that didn't make you want to go out and vote nothing will."

“For decades and ages, women of color have been breaking barriers and making a mark in our cities and in our communities, locally and nationally, and tonight we celebrate seven women who are blazing the trail,” said Bailey. “Not only are we celebrating these women here tonight, but we celebrate all women of color by giving back to the community and to the next generation and that’s something all of us can do. It’s our responsibility and our duty because if we don’t do it, who will?”

Women honored during the awards ceremony were: Dr. Pamela Oliver, Dana Suggs, Rep. Evelyn Terry, Sarah Alston, Margaret Johnson, Chief Catrina Thompson, and Apostle Gloria Samuels.

According to Bailey, all of the funds and donations from the Legacy Awards will go toward a scholarship fund for local high school students.

For more information on the Legacy Foundation for Women or the Legacy Awards, visit www.legacyfoundationforwomen.com.

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communities thrive and not just survive,” Peeler-Allen said.

The town hall featured panelists from various backgrounds and experiences and was moderated

by Natalie Murdock, an organizer for #BlackGirlsVote and a North Carolina native. The panelists were: Carolyn Smith, a strategic campaign director for Working America; Kristen Marion, a recent graduate of UNCChapel Hill who works with the Alliance of Black Elected Officials; Reyna Walters-Morgan, a consultant with Democracy NC; and Dr. Michele Lewis, associate professor and chair of the Department of Psychological Science at WSSU. After introducing the

panelists, Murdock jumped right in with questions. To jumpstart the conversation, she asked what are some of the challenges black women voters face here in North Carolina?

Smith said cutting back on the number of early voting days and the number of early voting sites was one of the ways lawmakers are trying to suppress the black vote. She said, “That was a way to make sure that people are not coming out to vote.

“The places they actually cut back in were where voters tend to look like us,” said Smith. So it appears they were “making sure they suppress our vote and making sure people are not coming out to vote.”

Walters-Morgan took a moment to discuss how Democracy NC helps to stop voter suppression leading up to election and on Election Day. She men-

tioned that they will have poll workers at voting sites in bright yellow T-shirts to help voters if they have any questions. She also discussed the election protection hotline where citizens can report any issues or problems that may arise when casting their ballots.

Marion discussed the situation at N.C. A&T where the campus is literally split between two different districts which means students vote at two different locations. Marion, who is a recent college graduate said that can be confusing for a student who has other things to worry about.

“If you go and talk to students, they don’t understand that they can’t vote where they voted last year because they moved to a different dorm,” said Marion. “They’re trying to focus on school, job applications, tuition and stuff like that, so that’s one way

they’re making it difficult for students.”

Dr. Lewis talked about the psychological side of voter suppression. She said voters must remember that every election, it’s someone’s first time voting and oftentimes there are people who are disenfranchised and are intimidated by the process when they hear terms like “voter fraud.”

“That’s a form of tactical deception because you play around with that language, and if it’s their first time, things can be quite intimidating and that tends to lead to avoidance,” Lewis said.

Following the panel discussion on voter suppression, a different set of panelists discussed criminal justice reform.

For more information on Higher Height or #BlackWomenVote, visit higherheightsforamerica.or g.

Arts Council announces grants and awards

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County celebrated the successful conclusion of its 2018 Community Fund for the Arts Campaign that topped its $2.5 million goal. It announce more than $1.1 million of grants, and present awards to individuals and organizations in the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County arts community at its annual meeting Monday, Oct. 29, at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.

Randy Eaddy, president and CEO of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, said the role of arts councils throughout the United States has been expanding rapidly beyond the traditional model of fundraising and grantmaking.

Keynote speaker was Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of the Chapman Cultural Arts Center in Spartanburg, S. C. Evins comments addressed the role of arts councils and how the change has positively impacted her Spartanburg arts organization.

Evins explained how this evolution has been successful in Spartanburg and enabled her organization to provide greater, more effective and efficient services and support for the arts community.

At the Arts Council event, it was announced that the Helium Award was presented by recently organized Helium Winston-Salem, a local arts giving circle that collaborates with and provides support and leadership for The Arts Council. Its cash award is designated for an innovative project that will have significant impact in the arts community.

Art Resolve received a check for $1,050 for its project to place the artwork of local artists on fencing at construction sites in downtown Winston-Salem.

The concept of Helium Winston-Salem came about after its founding members recognized a desire for arts patrons and other community members to directly engage in developing the future of our city’s arts and culture. Members of the group seek out individuals, organizations, projects, and ideas that are making important contributions to the arts the culture of our community and pool their funding to provide financial support to help kickstart, advance, or accomplish the individual or group’s work.

The Arts Council announced more than $1 million in Operational Support Grants:

*Bookmarks, $20,000 *Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, $108,000 *N.C. Black Repertory Company, $126,000 *Old Salem, $40,000 *Piedmont Craftsmen, $65,000 *Piedmont Opera, $60,000; Piedmont Wind Symphony, $30,000 *Reynolda House, $40,000 *RiverRun International Film Festival, $67,000 *Sawtooth School, $88,000 *SECCA, $108,000 *Triad Stage, $20,000 *Winston-Salem Festival Ballet, $31,000 *Winston-Salem Symphony, $147,000

Fifty thousand dollars was reserved for future technical support grants.

The Arts Council received 14 grant requests in the Annual Event and Series category and made awards to all 14 totaling $91,500. The average grant was $6,535. In addition, The Arts Council will award $100,000 to 16 individuals and arts organizations through its Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education category for the 2018-2019 school year. All grants made by the Arts Council are posted on its website at www.intothearts.org.

The Arts Council Award for a person who has exhibited a strong commitment of volunteer service and made a significant impact and contribution to the arts in the community was presented to Frank and Susan Dickerson. Both are enthusiastic supporters of the arts community and before retiring, Frank Dickerson was executive director of Piedmont Opera.

The R. Philip Hanes, Jr. Young Leader Award for a person 40 years of age or younger was presented to Rachel Schroeder, human resources manager at Forsyth Technical Community College, for her work with community theater exemplifying volunteer dedication and leadership and furthering the missions of arts and cultural entities.

The Arts Educator Excellence Award recognizing an educator who has enriched the education of our community’s youth and inspired the next generation of artists, patrons and creative individuals was presented to Phyllis Dunning, retired teacher and ardent arts patron.

Capital Bank received the Arts-Integrated Workplace Award for exemplary efforts to integrate the arts into all facets of its corporate culture and employees’ lives.

The Strategic Vision Partner Award was presented to Bookmarks, Winston-Salem’s independent, nonprofit bookstore, for its efforts to advance the strategic vision of The Arts Council and enhance the reputation of Winston-Salem as a city of arts and innovation.

Coalition to mobilize voters on last day of Early Voting in Forsyth SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

On Saturday, Nov. 3, a coalition of faith and social justice groups will gather voters to rally in Winston-Salem and march to the Forsyth County Board of Elections facility to cast their vote in the 2018 elections on the CAMPAIGN last day of Early Voting.

In the midst of the endless turmoil coming out of Washington, D.C., plus a host of local challenges, voter participation is more important this year than ever before.

The rally will start at 8 a.m., Saturday at First Baptist Church, 700 N. Highland Avenue. Breakfast will be served. The rally will feature speakers from the partner organizations and a keynote address by Bishop Todd Fulton, chairman of the Social Justice Committee for the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity.

After the rally, voters will march to 201 N. Chestnut St. to cast their ballots. Rides will be provided for those who are physically unable to join

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the march. Entertainment will include the Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble. This event is non-partisan.

Candidates for office are welcome to attend, but not to speak.

Partner organizations include: First Baptist Church (Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem), Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, Democracy North Carolina and the Working America Coalition.

Speakers and performers will include: *Rev. Paul Ford, First Baptist Church (Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem) *Linda Sutton, Democracy North Carolina *Bishop Todd Fulton, Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity *Catherine Medlock-Walton, Working America *Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble *Other invited speakers and performers.

For more information on the partner organizations, please visit: www.WorkingAmerica.org, www.democracync.org, www.fbcwinston.org, www.ministersconferencewsv.org.

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Living While American: Vote to call out terrorists

We have to take a double take at the calendar these days. Yes, we are in the 21st century, not the 20th century, when Jim Crow and hate crimes ran rampant. With the events of last week, culminating in the murders of 11 people gathered in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during worship time, it would seem to take America back to the 1960s, when so many deaths linked to hatred are recorded.

Back then, a president was actually killed.

Thank God the former presidents who were targeted by the mailed bombs last week were not. But two black people shopping in a grocery store near Louisville, Kentucky, were killed last week.

Shopping While Black can be hazardous, it seems.

They didn’t call it domestic terrorism when the Klu Klux Klan was doing it. They sort of called it that when Timothy McVeigh bombed the Oklahoma City federal building in 1995 and killed 168 people.

But in the 21st century, while Donald Trump is president, it’s time to call it what it is.

But where are the federal officials – the people in Congress – calling out the domestic terrorists?

Why are they hiding?

The American people can take action.

Don’t let the domestic terrorists win!

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Go vote!

Or, vote now in early voting. Here is the schedule: Early Voting Days and Times: Through Saturday, Nov. 3 Thursday-Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Locations: *BOE office at the Forsyth County Government Center *W.R. Anderson Recreation Center *Kernersville VFW Post *Old Town Recreation Center *Miller Park Recreation Center *Brown-Douglas Recreation Center *Mazie Woodruff Center *Southside Library *Rural Hall Library *Clemmons Library *Lewisville Library

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

B. Collins, Your vote for Terri LeGrand B. Kimbrough deserve your votes could be the difference To the Editor:

I remember sitting in the stands at an East Forsyth football game, with Buddy Collins, talking about how to impact the youth of our community. At the time, Buddy was serving on the school board of WS/FCS [Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools].

I will never forget Buddy’s comment as it seemed so simple. He shared the importance of a father figure as well as engaging kids in reading. It really shocked me since reading is clearly taught in school.

Ultimately, I think his point was the importance of community engagement with kids and helping them realize they are valued. Additionally, when they see CAMPAIGN someo n e investing their time in them, it motivates them to be successful.

Fast forward to about a month ago and I asked Buddy how he was going to drive impact as County Commissioner. He had many ideas, you can read on electbuddycollins.com, but I asked him how he is really going to be able to execute. His answer was community engagement. Buddy is very practical and knows that nothing happens without the community to help execute. It is clearly a partnership and Buddy can help bridge that gap to make these important community ideas a reality.

Given Buddy’s vast experience with the community in leadership roles, his God-fearing character, and personal observations of him engaging with the community, we endorse him for the County Commissioner position.

There is nothing like sports (basketball) to unite people! I had the privilege of meeting Bobby Kimbrough when I helped run and coach a local AAU basketball organization called the Triad Titans. I met Bobby and his family during this time and lived through a trying time in the Kimbroughs’ life with the loss of a wife and his kids’ mom. Bobby was such a steady man and clearly anchored by his faith. He helped his boys, and those around him, make a way forward during the crisis. He is someone of high character and someone you can count on. Our lives were so enriched working with and knowing the Kimbroughs as we all executed on this common vision.

Bobby has a clear vision for the Sheriff’s office.

Bobby’s experience in law enforcement, his character and faith, my personal experience with the Triad Titans, and the fact that he impresses me as unifier and not a divider is why I endorse Bobby Kimbrough for Sheriff.

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Ted Mead Kernersville

To the Editor:

I met Terri LeGrand earlier this year when she announced her firsttime candidacy for N.C. House. I appreciated Terri’s authenticity immediately.

Terri has served this community tirelessly as a student and teacher advocate in the PTA, the co-founder of the Piedmont Earth Day Fair, and a financial aid counselor at Wake Forest.

I support Terri because of her values and character. I know that power or ego don’t play a role her in her desire to serve. Terri is driven by compassion, and she is committed to making sure our state government works for ALL of us. That includes North Carolinians who are marginalized by economic disadvantage, health problems, and limited access to education and job training programs. Terri prioritizes vocational programs for middle-income job creation and innovation within our state. She prioritizes better funding our local public schools, including raising teacher pay (ranked 37th in the nation) to at least the national average. She will advocate for today’s students to have the necessary public school resources to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce.

Terri LeGrand has pledged to hold several town hall meetings every year she is in office so that she can listen to her constituents and truly represent us. She will lead with integrity, and fulfill her promise to put “People before Politics.” This election is critical to the future of our state. Your vote for Terri LeGrand could be the difference.

Jennifer Ertl Winston-Salem

Terri LeGrand consistently works for improvements To the Editor:

With politics so negative it is surprising that anyone steps forward and takes the initiative to make government work. However, Terri LeGrand feels so strongly about making a difference for her community that she stepped into politics this year as a first-time candidate to run for the N.C. House in District 74.

I’ve known Terri for over 10 years, and she consistently works to make improvements to the communities where she works and lives.

And in our conversations it’s clear that she believes government should work for everyone, not just a select few.

Terri and her children attended public schools, and she will work hard to be sure our schools are adequately funded and teachers are

fairly paid. In addition she believes that everyone deserves to earn an education without accumulating debilitating debt.

Terri stepped up to run for this election and make government work for her constituents and the people of North Carolina. I strongly urge the voters in District 74 to also step up and elect Terri LeGrand.

Kathy Orms Lewisville

Political awareness comes from within ourselves To the Editor:

As American Muslims, we want to be welcomed into the civilized citizenry of the United States. Some people will say, "Well, we already have that. We are citizens. We have all our legal rights." Yes, but our spirit and our attitude keeps us on the outside.

If we get it in our hearts and in our spirits to be concerned about the state of this nation, its future, its image in the eyes of other nations, its future for our children and generations to come, and let that concern be published, upright men in the circle of the rich and poor in America would be happy to know that we are part of the American citizenry.

We may think that we are politically aware, but political awareness means the awareness of the need within for economic dignity, for business development, for a sense of business, and not just in a few individuals, but in all of the people.

African-American businesses fail in their community because their community has been disciplined against business development.

Most of us do not have business sense as a people, and that is why we are not represented businesswise in America. We are a deficient and extremely dependent people – dependent upon taxpayers who have establishment, who have an economic base, and are not dependent upon charity. We are dependent upon the Messiah, the Christ in the White House, or the Democratic Party that will treat us as their little children, and protect us, and pour out to us charity from the rich of this country for the poor black masses. That is pitiful.

The above is an excerpt from an article by Imam W. Deen Muhammad from 1985-October Progressions Magazine. To read the complete article, go to http://www.newafricaradio.com/articles/october-85-2.html

From Fleming El-Amin Winston-Salem

Note: This article is being promoted by the ACGG (American Coalition For Good Government).

Fleming El-Amin was recently elected to serve as the president/convenor of ACGG, a national non-partisan grassroots organization promoting civic responsibility and engagement.

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Support the 2018 City Bond Referendum

AprilAdams Ruffin

Guest Columnist

As a long-time resident of Winston-Salem, I am invested in making sure my city remains competitive with our neighbors. To do this we must make a commitment to regular public improvements and stay current on necessary maintenance. As we embark on the early voting period and enter into the midterm elections, I am urging all Winston-Salem residents to support the 2018 City Bond Referendum.

The $122 million proposed bond project will address five focus areas: parks and recreation, housing, economic development, streets and sidewalks and public safety facilities.

As a member of the Citizens’ Capital Needs Committee, I worked along with my colleagues

to identify and prioritize projects, from an extensive initial proposal worth over $755 million, to indicate the areas we felt demanded completion and projects that will have the most impact on all of the city’s residents. This bond package is a part of a continuous effort by the City of Winston-Salem to be proactive in addressing public improvement needs.

In order to maintain the momentum of the 2014 bond referendum, we must have ongoing efforts to maintain city infrastructure. While some remaining funds from the 2014 bond referendum are still being spent on the final 82 projects, we need to make certain that there is no lapse in the overall betterment tasks and that we are prepared for the next round of maintenance needs.

Opponents of the Bond package claim the proposed allocations do not provide enough money to east Winston Salem. In fact, 46 percent of the proposed budget is directed to the Southeast, Northeast, and East wards, totaling nearly $35 million of the

overall bond package. The money not directed to specific wards, an additional $49,200,000, will go to economic development sites and infrastructure, a public safety radio communication system (our current one is so old parts are ordered from Ebay), park land acquisition and development, neighborhood revitalization, and Business 40 corridor improvement projects. The aforementioned projects will benefit all of the citizens of Winston-Salem.

The 2018 Bond referendum focuses on creating livable neighborhoods, promoting economic vitality and diversity, and will ensure our community remains safe and secure.

All of these items are the responsibility of the city government. The city government is not responsible for schools or libraries.

Those duties fall under the auspices of county government. Continuity in public improvements is not unlike the regular maintenance we do on our homes or cars. We have to both prioritize areas of concern and address pressing

Right now, needs.

However, this vital work will not be accomplished without your support and, most importantly,

your votes. Please join me in helping Winston-Salem reach its full potential.

High Five the Bonds!

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April Ruffin-Adams, Ph.D., M.S.W. is a resident of Winston-Salem and a visiting assistant professor at UNC-Greensboro.

we are not our brother’s and sister’s keeper It is safe to say that our world is in a deep divide.

James B. The level of vitriol from all Ewers Jr. fronts in my opinion has never been higher. Headline news keeps changing from Guest hour to hour.

Columnist Events that shake and shatter the human spirit are occurring every day. Just a few weeks ago, Jamal Khahoggi, a journalist of Saudi Arabian descent who worked and lived in the United States was killed at a Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Details about the incident thus far have been sketchy.

Some reports say that a rogue group murdered him. The body has disappeared, and some say it has been dismembered. It seems now that going into an embassy you once thought was safe has now become dangerous.

We are in a virtual free fall, not knowing our direction as a world and as a country. Will the upcoming midterm elections have any effect on where we land? That probably depends upon whom you ask. These elections may serve as a defining moment for our country, at least for now.

Mica James

Guest Columnist

A couple months ago, I received a call from Mrs. Sarah Alston inviting me to join her at The WinstonSalem Legacy Awards. I am not sure if you know her, but one should not say no when she (or her husband) calls.

Before ending the call, she specified, “Oh, and it’s formal,” in a tone that let me know to begin locating something to wear because she expected me to follow the specifications.

Mrs. Alston has always been very clear about her expectations. She taught me English during the summer prior to 7th grade at the Virginia Newell Math and Reading Camp. I felt similar disdain with my mother then, as my son feels with me now about signing him up for programs. It was called Summer Vacation for a reason, yet I had to study pre-algebra with Mr.

I have been an observer of politics for a while now and I can honestly say these are some interesting times.

There was a time in American politics where there were some limits on what you could say and do. Candidates didn’t talk about their opponent’s family members and attack ads were non-existent. There was simply a line of decency you didn’t cross. There wasn’t a “win or else” mentality. Potential office holders did not create an atmosphere of fear and hate among the electorate. As a community, we honored each other’s right to vote. We didn’t participate in acts of trickery and deception to disenfranchise voters. Every voter had the same set of guidelines.

For some in our democracy, lives were lost, and blood was shed to get us the right to vote. So, these recent events in some states aimed at voter suppression will not deter us.

Just a few days ago, 14 pipe bombs were mailed to persons who have spoken out publicly against the current administration. The FBI said these were not hoax devices. Included among the targets were former presidents, fundraisers and movie stars. The alleged guilty party, Cesar Sayoc, according to national reports lives in Florida, has a criminal history and has ties to New York.

There will be more details to follow.

It is my opinion there is a tone in this country that has at its foundation to divide us. There are violent acts that bring on hate and bigotry. On Friday, the president condemned the act and called for peace and love as fellow Americans. The president uses the words peace and love, but his speeches aren’t peaceful and loving. On the contrary, they are mean-spirited and disrespectful. His tweets are anger-filled. So, it is difficult to believe that he can flip the script.

His rhetoric, in my opinion, has influenced others to commit acts of aggression. Those who support this form of speech and activism see nothing wrong with our country today. Threats, bullets and bullying are the remedies for all that ails us. This happens because of the way we treat one another. People who want a United States are being challenged by those who want a divided state of the union.

This terrorist investigation is only in its beginning stage. Keep your loved ones and friends close.

What legacy will you leave?

Johnny Sigers and complete a reading project for Mrs. Alston, who did not know I despised reading.

Her expectations were that the project be completed in excellence prior to the camp’s dismissal, and even my 12- year-old mind understood that although this did not count for a grade that would show on my report card, I had better complete the project for this lady.

At the camp’s closing program, Mrs. Alston said a few words to my mother about me that have stayed with me to this day. She told her, “She is the epitome of a strong black woman.” I was surprised, because for starters I did not know what epitome meant (I told you I didn’t like to read) and also because she said something about me when I did not think she knew my name.

We reconnected over 20 years later when a “God Wink” allowed my son (and me) to form a bond with her husband, Nigel. I was able to see her in a different light. Retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system after 30 years of service,

we communicated as women versus teacher to student. However, she still meant business and she still expected her expectations to be met, i.e. my son knows to have an answer for her when she asks him about girls.

Saturday, Oct. 27, The Legacy Foundation for Women, recognized Mrs. Alston and six other women for their achieve-

ments as outstanding women of color. The event was breathtaking. Prior to entering the room, we were greeted by vendors who were all women of color.

African drummers played invigorating beats as we found our way to our seats and an all-woman band kept us entertained between award presentations. I had not heard of

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

the philanthropic organization prior to receiving my invitation, but I am all ears now and encourage you to become connected.

Mrs. Alston was not able to join us, but her presence was felt. A former student presented the award, another former student was in the audience and I was asked and honored to accept her award. I

told the Alstons I would have said a few words on her behalf, but I did not want to stand long because I didn’t have my good girdle on. If I am honest, only Sarah Alston can speak for Sarah Alston.

The overwhelming feeling I have from the event reminds me that where there is power, there is ALWAYS a woman. We are demanding seats at every table, taking charge and making things happen.

The seven honorees are examples of how great women of color are as leaders and voting helps allow women of color to continue to lead. A question was asked at the event that I think applies to all of us, “What legacy will you leave?”

Micha James is a health care advocate and a proud WSSU alum. James can be reached via michalavae@gmail.com

Janet n. Spriggs is new leader of Forsyth tech A10 NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Special to the chronicle

on oct. 19, the Forsyth technical community college Board of trustees named Janet n. Spriggs, ed.D. the next president of the college, succeeding Gary Green, ed.D. who announced he would retire in February, following a 17-year career with the college.

Spriggs brings 22 years of service in the north carolina community college System, most recently serving as the chief operating officer, and prior to that as the vice president and chief financial officer of rowancabarrus community college. additionally, she served as vice president of administrative services and chief financial officer of carteret community college. recently she was one of 40 leaders selected from community colleges across the nation by the aspen institute for the 2018-2019 aspen presidential Fellowship for community college excellence. this program prepares the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve high and equitable levels of

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student success both in college and in the labor market. a native of north carolina, Spriggs grew up in Milton and attended both rockingham community college and Durham technical community college as a first generation student. She said this personal experience taught her how critically important access to higher education is for so many students. “i have witnessed countless life-changing moments that illustrate the power of education to improve lives and indeed change the world, or at least our small corner of the world,” said Spriggs. “i am committed to diversity and achieving a climate that promotes inclusion and treating

everyone with respect. as a leader, i believe leaders are more effective when they lead from within rather than above and by influence instead of authority.”

Spriggs received her doctorate in higher education administration from northeastern University in 2018; she received her master’s degree in computing technology from nova Southeastern University in 1999; and her bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from roger Williams University in 1992. “the board feels confident that Spriggs can build on the successes of president of Forsyth tech Gary Green, given her proven leadership style and her student-centric focus,” said Board of trustees chair and co-chair of the Search committee ann Bennettphillips. “her work ethic, energy, passion and experience position her well to further the mission of Forsyth tech as a creative visionary.”

Spriggs will begin full time in January 2019. at that time, the college will host community forums to introduce Spriggs to the community.

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What’s Happening NOW in City Government

CityNOW HIT THE ICE! Public ice skating at the

Fairgrounds Annex now thru April 20!

Weekends, evenings, even lunch times most Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Go to WSFairgrounds.com/ice-skating for hours and schedule

Admission $7 Skate Rental $3

No school skate days 111 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is out out

Friday-night skate parties li e DJ with live

Nov. N ov. 112, 2, 221–23; 1–23; 1– Dec. 12, 12, 224–28, 4–28, 31; Jan. 1 & 2; Feb. 27;; March 2299

New NCDOT Facebook page is an educational resource

7–10 7–110 p.m. on select 7– select Frida Fridayy nights.

Handmade Holiday Gifts!

Fairgrounds Farmers Market

Special to the chronicle

December 1

the Business 40 construction project has its own Facebook page. it offers a birds eye view into the construction process. ncDot officials are using the site as an educational tool for adults and students. topics will include physics, technology, chemistry, mathematics, geology, history, art and engineering. the page is available to ayone who has a Facebook account. the address is https://www.facebook.com/business40nc/.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO KEEP IT LOCAL

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

421 27th St.

Sat Dec.. 11 y, Dec urday, Saturda

Presented by Winston-Salem Jaycees, the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, and City of Winston-Salem

LEAF COLLECTION STARTS Nov. 5 Go online to find out when the leaf truck will be in your area.

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Thanksgiving Collection Changes CITY OFFICES CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOV. 22 & 23 CityLink 311 closed Nov. 22, open 7 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday Nov. 23

Garbage Collections: Tuesday through Thursday will be moved up one day: Tuesday on Monday; Wednesday on Tuesday; Thursday on Wednesday; Friday routes collected on Monday, Nov. 26.

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, SUPPORT LOCAL

Curbside Recycling: Monday - Wednesday normal schedule; Thursday on Friday; Friday on Saturday.

BUSINESSES AND THE PEOPLE THEY EMPLOY BY SHOPPING SMALL ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24 TH.

Yard-Waste Carts: Monday and Tuesday on Monday; Wednesday on Tuesday; Thursday on Wednesday.

TOGETHER, WE CAN GROW.

SHOWING THIS MONTH • Welcome Home, Miss America

WINSTON-SALEM TELEVISION

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Division among protest leaders

Eric Reid of the Carolina Panthers recently called out Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins when the two teams faced off last Sunday.

Reid called Jenkins a “sellout” in a post game interview.

Following the coin toss before the game, Reid approached Jenkins on the field and the two players seemed to exchange words. Reid was eventually restrained by a teammate. Reid is playing in just his third game after going unsigned in the offseason, despite being one of the best available players on the market.

“We believe a lot of players should have stepped up for Colin,” Reid told reporters after the game, referring to his belief that the players agreement was not a success because it did not include a promise to bring Kaepernick back to the league.

“I believe Malcolm captitalized on the situation. He co-opted the movement that was started by Colin to get his organization funded. It's cowardly. He sold us out.”

Reid and Jenkins have not been on the same page since November of 2017.

That was when Reid left the Players Coalition, led

by Jenkins and others, because he felt Jenkins was taking the players down the wrong path by accepting an offer from the NFL owners that would effectively end their on-field protests.

I guess the tipping point for Reid came when Jenkins decided not to raise his fist during the national anthem, as he did all of last season. Jenkins briefly raised his fist during preseason games, but opted not to once the regular season began, which shows Reid may have a point in his distain for Jenkins.

Reid joined Keapernick in his protest in 2016 when both were teammates with the San Francisco 49ers. One can see the frustration of Reid looking at the optics of the situation. From the outside looking in, it seems as though Jenkins stopped raising his fist after the Players Coalition received the $90 million pledge from the owners for their various causes.

When the quotes from Reid were presented to Jenkins following the game, he decided to take the high road. He attempted to avoid turning the situation into a vocal back and forth with Reid.

“I'm not going to get up here and say anything negative about that man,” Jenkins said of Reid. “I respect him. I'm glad he has a job. I'm glad he's back in the league and I'll leave it like that.”

I appreciate Jenkins for not taking the bait and responding to Reid in a negative manner. All too often, when situations like this occur between players, there is a public war of words. For this cause it was better suited that it did not happen that way.

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Tabor spoils Parkland's bid for undefeated season Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds

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The Parkland Mustangs varsity team rode into their game against Mt. Tabor ona 10-game winning streak. The streak was snapped as the Spartans took it to the Mustangs early and often on their way to a 49-7 victory.

Aided by the six combined touchdowns from quarterback JaQuan Albright, and coupled with the defensive gameplan from head coach Tiesuan Brown, the Spartans gained a share of the Piedmont Triad 3A Title with the victory. The Spartans are trending up after losing four of their first five games of the season.

“We go into every game expecting to win, but the intention going into that game was to dominate at all times,” said Albright. “We executed in all three phases of the game and came out with the win.”

The Spartans jumped on the Mustangs right from the start. Before the first quarter ended, Parkland was already looking up at a 21-point deficit. Albright says they just wanted to get off to a good start and carry that momentum throughout the game.

Albright went on to say the fact that Parkland came into the game with an undefeated record gave them some extra motivation. He said the Spartans felt like the The Spartan defense held the Mustangs to 103 total yards.

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Photo by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

Teams compete for spots in State Championship CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

The city championships for American Youth Football were the talk of the town this past weekend.

Teams from all over the city came to Carver High School to decide who will go on to play for State Championships this weekend.

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

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DURHAM – The Winston-Salem State Rams (4-4, 3-2 CIAA) gave a tremendous effort in at Durham County Memorial Stadium, but it was not enough as the team took a hardfought 26-21 loss to the Shaw Bears (4-4, 3-2 CIAA) of Raleigh on Saturday. After a scoreless first half left the Rams trailing, 14-0, WSSU scored 21 second-half points, but the effort was not enough as a late Shaw touchdown gave the Rams the hard-fought loss.

The Rams had a solid overall game in all three areas of the game. Offensively, the Rams totaled 381 yards of total offense to outgain the Bears. Defensively, the Rams held the Bears to just 243 yards of offense. Redshirt-senior quar-

terback Emiere Scaife led the way for the Rams, completing 10-of-14 passes for 141 yards with a touchdown.

Senior running back Kerrion Moore led the WSSU rushing attack with 19 carries for 85 yards. Senior wide receiver Jaylan Barbour led the Rams' receiving corps with four catches for 57 yards while fellow senior William Walton caught three passes for 53 yards. Defensively, WSSU was led by senior linebacker Jayron Rankin with eight total tackles (five solo) in the game.

Senior defensive lineman Jack Nimmons added

six total tackles (four solo), including a sack.

The game took a while to get going as both teams struggled to get on the scoreboard early.

It wasn't until the final minute of the first quarter before either team reached the endzone. The Rams allowed the Bears to strike first when the team allowed a six-yard touchdown pass with 57 seconds left in the first quarter. Though the Rams' defense held up throughout the rest of the half, the WSSU offense did the team no favors when a WSSU pass was intercepted and returned 82 yards for a touchdown that left the Rams trailing, 14-0 at the half.

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came in the game a little overconfident.

“That added a little fuel to the fire and I told my team that we aren't going to do any talking, we are just going to let our play speak louder than our words,” Albright said about the Mustangs undefeated record.

As a defensive-minded coach, Brown says he wanted to make sure his defense stopped the Mustang running game. He said if they were able to do so, his scheme would take care of the pass. On offense, he said he noticed the Mustangs were vulnerable to the run, so they wanted to exploit that weakness.

“They couldn't run the ball with five in the box and at that point we were able to throw different coverages at Camian (Shell) to keep him off balance,” Brown said. “Our defensive line did a great job of containing them and after watching the film this morning, he didn't have anyone to throw the ball to because everyone was covered.”

The plan coming into the game was to contain Shell, Brown said. After watching film, he noticed that Parkland gets a lot of their big plays on improvisations by Shell, so containing him was key.

JV scoreboard for last Wednesday, Oct. 24

Carver (1-7) 6 vs.

Surry Central (3-6) 12 E. Forsyth vs.

Davie Glenn vs.

Reynolds Mt. Tabor vs.

Parkland

Reagan vs.

W. Forsyth

Walkertown vs.

Forbush

(6-3) 38

(6-2) 22 (1-7) 6

(4-3) 42

(6-2) 58 (3-5) 8

(7-0) 32

(8-1) 22

(3-5) 6

(9-0) 43

“The plan was to contain, because a lot of people try to blitz him and he is good at making people miss and breaking contain, so he has that run or pass option,” Brown continued.

“I talked to the guys all week about taking that away from him and keeping him in that box.

“Sometimes we dropped seven or even eight into coverage and sometimes we blitzed four or five and that kept him off balance. He never felt comfortable.”

Brown says he and his

team wanted to make a statement Thursday night.

With their 1-4 start going into conference play, he knew his team was better than their record showed.

“We had a couple of hiccups during the early part of the season, because we are such a young team,” he said. “We still felt like we were a good team and a lot of people don't know this, but we are undefeated in the conference on JV and varsity, so we felt like we had a good chance to come in a win.”

According to Brown, the biggest improvement on the team was made by the offensive line. He says they have finally gelled as a unit and have been opening up big holes for the running backs, while also giving great protection to Albright.

Albright and Brown stated that everyone jumped off the bandwagon after their slow start to the season. Albright says he even heard the negative comments from his own student body, but says his teammates never lost the faith.

The Spartans are undefeated in conference play and can win the Piedmont Triad 3A title outright with a win against Dudley tomorrow. Brown says it is important to win the conference, but they want to have a home playoff game.

Mt. Tabor shocked the previously unbeaten Mustangs with their 49-7 victory last Thursday night.

WSSU Rams squeeze a Shaw player during the game on Oct. 27.

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Jahiz Linebarger got things started when he capped a 12-play, 73-yard opening drive with a five-yard touchdown run.

Freshman kicker Riley Robbins would connect on his first of three PAT kicks to cut the WSSU deficit in half, 7-14 with 10:16 left in the third quarter. The Rams would go on to tie the game when redshirtfreshman running back Antwoin Pittman's one-yard touchdown run capped a six-play, 56-yard drive by the Rams as the team tied the game, 14-14 with 2:57 left in the third quarter. The Rams allowed the Bears to take the lead once again with a four-yard touchdown pass with 00:44 left in the third

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the two men to sit down face to face to address any disagreements or misconceptions they may have.

Both players are fighting for the same cause, bringing more awareness to the social injustices plaguing minorities across this country. It serves no purpose in two of the leading figures in the cause to have a public disagreement, which shows there

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quarter. The Rams would claim their first lead of the game when Scaife threw an11yard touchdown pass to sophomore tight end, Darren Dowdell. The Robbins PAT kick left the Rams on top, 21-20 with 5:30 left to play. The Rams would soon have their hearts broken when Shaw connected on a 25-yard touchdown pass with 4:12 left to play. The WSSU defense would stop the Bears to fall behind 26-21. From there, the Rams continued to push, but the team would not score again as the Rams ended the day with the loss.

With the loss, the Rams fall to 4-4 overall and 3-2 in CIAA play. More importantly, the Rams fall to 3-1 in CIAA Southern Division play.

may be a split that someone can exploit.

Divide and conquer is a tried and true method of destroying any movement.

Hopefully, these two men can meet face to face and come to some sort of common ground. They both have valid points, but Reid cannot continue to air their dirty laundry for the world to see. If they both wish to achieve the goals they initially set out for, then they must be able to do it together, because that's when they are strongest.

Lee Kpogba was one of the few bright spots for the Mustangs last Thursday night.

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

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OnceLogix again honored by Inc. Magazine 5000 List

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Left to right are the leaders of OnceLogix: Ty McLaughlin, Trinity Manning and Rod Brown.

photo provided by oncelogix

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inc. magazine recently announced that oncelogix is No. 2707 on its 37th annual inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. the list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the american economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses.

Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s pizza, pandora, timberland, linkedin.com, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the inc. 5000.

“We are honored to be on the inc. 5000 list with so many incredible companies," company founder trinity Manning said. "it reflects the great team we have, the amazing work they do, and the value our innovative approach has created for our clients. “there are over 500 mental healthcare agencies that use and trust our services – Sharenote - which is oncelogix’s enterprise solution to manage their practices daily. over 77,000 mental health professionals have used http://www.sharenote.com. our clients require specific outcomes to be delivered with a high degree of certainty. they call upon oncelogix to simplify and organize their processes required to operate healthcare organizations.”

Not only have the companies on the 2018 inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. the 2018 inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. the inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years. complete results of the inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000. “if your company is on the inc. 5000, it’s unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice,” says inc. editor in chief James ledbetter. “the lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn’t change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives.” oncelogix is an award-winning Winston-Salem-based company that provides custom, enterprise-level, web-based applications with a particular emphasis on building white-label solutions for the healthcare industry.

For more information on oncelogix, visit http://www.oncelogix.com.

New farm-to-table initiative at career center is gaining community support

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the WS/FcS career center culinary program has been awarded a firstplace blue ribbon for cocreating an innovative farm-to-table project focused around telling a new Story of the plate across the city of WinstonSalem and beyond. this project is a part of a comprehensive effort of several teachers at career center to integrate experiential learning into their classes that include alternative energy, environmental Science, culinary arts, Digital Media and others. culinary arts teacher chad estep enthusiastically stated that “this is the future of education! connecting our students with all the steps of food production sets them apart from other graduates.” he continued, “We are deeply honored to receive this award and hope that this curriculum spreads beyond career center campus.” long-time teacher of the career center's popular alternative energy course and co-founder of this innovative curriculum design initiative, Kai ehnes stated that "the course curriculum that we are co-creating here can be replicated anywhere, at any school and most importantly it prepares students for the economy of the future: a bio-based economy." "telling a new story of the plate is simply about reconnecting with natural cycles that make life possible on our little blue mira-

cle planet" said J. eric Mathis, co-director of the organization spearheading this curriculum Design initiative. "it’s about understanding that waste is a resource when you consider the larger web of life. connecting waste-to-soil and soil-to-food." "i am excited that environmental science may very well become the norm of the future if this initiative is successful." environmental science teacher andrea Knudsen continued, "to live in a world where food production and perhaps all production processes are commonly understood is a future full of hope and most importantly filled with connections between people and the natural environment that supports all life." the Story of the plate theme helps not only students but the entire community to both understand, and more importantly experience, one of the most important cycles of a biobased economy: the food cycle. Beginning on oct.

20, students, community members, volunteers from local businesses and many others began planting food at Miracle Grounds Farm at crossnore children's home as well as many other partner gardens across the city including Betty and John holmes Food Bank Garden, anthony's plot and Golar community Garden. "it’s all about connecting the future with the present and our future is our youth," stated Kyle luth, an environmental educator with Minglewood

Farm and Nature preserve, who is helping to develop the new curriculum, along with Gardening angels (a youth gardening club at Ken carlson's Boys and Girls club) and career center's curriculum design initiative. luth went on to say that "there appears to be, both in older and younger generations, a disconnect, where many fail to recognize the natural processes that produce the foods we require for happy, healthy lives. it's our hope that, through this new curriculum design initiative, we can begin to tell a new Story of the plate and hopefully rebuild these connections from the Soil up!"

"We are proud to be supporting this transformative curriculum design initiative that may not only change the way we do teaching but may very well change the way we do everything we do!" emphasizing the importance of this curriculum design initiative for the county as a whole, assistant principle hayes continued, “it's simple, we are preparing our students and community as a whole for the economy of the future." e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y, Miracle Grounds Farm Director adam Keener said, "all are welcome to join in! Urban Farming is a Divine path toward creating healthier and more relational communities."

Keener ended with a contemplative quote by e.M. tiffany, "i believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds."

Carter G. Woodson School is seeking a highly motivated math instructor to energize math scholars in the high school setting.

“Come! Join Us for Excellence” Contact Ruth Hopkins, Executive Director at Carter G. Woodson School— 336-723-6838 or send your resume to rhopkins@cgwsoc.org

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Nov. 2 – New album release tour Winston-Salem-based quartet Stellar Circuits will have a concert featuring their new album “Ways We Haunt” on Nov. 2 at the Ramkat, 170 W 9th St. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $7.75 for general audience or $12 For Stageside VIP & Perch. More info can be found at www.stellarcircuitsmusic.com.

Nov. 2 – Forks on Friday lecture N.C. Cooperative Extension, 1450 Fairchild Road, will host “Composting at Home,” a Forks on Friday lecture on Nov. 2 at 12 p.m.

Registration is free but required. Register at coope x t registration@forsyth.cc or (336) 703-2850. Space is limited.

Nov. 3 – Jazz Concert Fundraiser On Saturday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m., Sister2Sister International Outreach Ministry will hold a “Jazz Concert Fundraiser” featuring the Calvary Orchestra. The Concert will be held at Lloyd Presbyterian Church, 748 N. Chestnut St. For more information contact Purity Ruchugo @ 336-655-0347, or Randy Johnson @ rjohnson@calvarynow.co m.

Nov. 3 – Miss America parade Winston-Salem residents can welcome home Forsyth County native and 2019 Miss America Nia Franklin during a parade and ceremony downtown during her visit to WinstonSalem on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The parade will begin at 3 p.m. at Bailey Park. The parade will proceed up

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Nov. 3 – Rally and March On Saturday, Nov. 3, a coalition of faith and social justice groups will gather voters to rally and march to the Forsyth County Board of Elections facility to cast their vote in the 2018 elections. This will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held at First Baptist Church, 700 N Highland Ave. Breakfast will be served. For more info, visit www.WorkingAmerica.org .

Nov. 3 – Blood Drive Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host blood drives in Forsyth County on Nov. 3 and 13.

Please visit www.cbcc.us for times and locations.

Nov. 5 – Newcomer’s Symposium registration deadline Winston-Salem Human Relations Department will host a Newcomer’s Symposium on Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center. Register by Nov. 5 at www.wsbic.com.

Nov. 5 – Gentrification Symposium registration deadline The Human Relations Department and the New Horizons Fair Housing Committee are sponsoring a free daylong symposium Wednesday, Nov.14, on gentrification and the issues it raises for neighborhoods and individuals.

The symposium will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Embassy Suites

Community Briefs

Harrison Tate McKinley Goode is one of 102 scouts to obtain the Eagle Scout honor from Boy Scout Troop 731, Clemmons United Methodist Church. It took eight years, but Goode completed his mission and was recognized Oct. 27. The final step in the process was his Eagle project, the creation of three mobile teaching boards for Crossnoore Children's Home. The

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Fifth Street and end at the Benton Convention Center, where Miss America will be honored with a brief ceremony inside the Winston One ballroom.

Harrison Tate McKinley Goode Earns Eagle Award

Western North Carolina Methodists founded the Crossnoore Children’s home in 1909. One of Harrison’s mentors and project coach, Jeff Watts, had a personal connection to the Children’s Home. Mr. Watts’ grandmother Jesse Hartman Tesh grew up in the Children’s home when it was first created. This provided the passion for Goode to create a project worthy of the distinction of being called an Eagle Scout project. His Crossnoore champion was Adam Keener and the lessons learned along the way helped push Goode in many life-changing capacities. Goode is a junior at Atkins High School, honors society member, state A Capella choir member, and equestrian academy rider at Cash Lovell Stables. Harrison will now become a junior scoutmaster at Troop 813 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and is determined to make an Eagle Scout at this troop before he goes to college in 2020. It is to note that, scouts also account for 85% of all FBI

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at 460 N. Cherry St. The symposium is free and includes lunch. Those interested in attending should register by Nov. 5 by calling (336) 734-1227 or sending an email to HRDEvents@cityofws.org .

Nov. 6 – Computer class The Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, will offer Internet 101 Computer Class on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. This program is free and open to the public.

Call (336) 703-2910 for more information and/or to register.

Nov. 6 – Book discussion The Senergy Book Club at Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, will discuss "A Stranger In the House"

by Shari Lapena on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m.

There will be a lively discussion and good fellowship. New members are welcome. This program is free and open to the public.

Call (336) 703-2910 for more information and/or to register. ing

Nov. 6 – Society meet-

The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. The social period will begin at 6 p.m. and the program at 6:15 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, see forsythgen.org.

Nov. 7 – Girls With A Purpose Meeting Girls With A Purpose will meet Wednesday, Nov.

agents, 72% of Rhodes Scholars, 65% of all college graduates, and 26 of the first 29 astronauts.

Local veteran bankers join proposed CBC

Community Bank of the Carolinas (CBC) – a new bank being formed in Winston-Salem – has announced the addition of banking veterans Pamela Lawson and Darlene Bennett as it prepares to open in early 2019 pending regulatory approval. Lawson, with 36 years in banking, has joined CBC as vice president and operations manager.

Bennett, with 26 years of financial experience, has been named manager of loan operations and administration.

Lawson and Bennett, each experienced in community banking, have spent their careers in a number of support areas. CBC, as part of its current Initial Public Offering, is accepting investors of its common stock at a price of $11 per share. The offering requires a minimum purchase of 2,000 shares and no more than 100,000 shares. Proceeds will go to capitalize the bank and ongoing operations. For more information, visit the website at www.mycommunitybankcbc.com.

Proposed CBC adds retail lenders to its Jonestown branch

Proposed Community Bank of the Carolinas of Winston-Salem announced the addition of Natalie Hines and Jennifer Cedeño as branch employees of its headquarters office on Jonestown Road. Community Bank of the Carolinas, expected to open in early 2019, is currently raising capital through a public offering of common stock.

Hines and Cedeño each bring more than 10 years of experience in retail banking, primarily in consumer lending, account openings and managing customer relationships. Hines’ focus will be as Customer Service Representative while Cedeño will split time as head teller and CSR. Hines is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program at Winston-Salem State University, where she is studying business. Cedeño, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, is a former student at Forsyth Technical Community College. For more information, visit the website at www.mycommunitybankcbc.com.

7, at 4 p.m. at the Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive.

Girls With A Purpose is for girls’ grades 2-5. New members welcome. This program is free and open to the public. Call 336-703-2910 for more information and/or to register.

Nov. 7 – New Winston Dialogues New Winston Dialogues: a screening of the film “On Her Shoulders,” on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at a/perture cinema, 311 W. 4th St. Tickets may be purchased at www.aperturecinema.com or at the box office in advance, and at the door prior to the film based on availability.

Nov. 8 – Health Fair Strong Women Strong Families Health Fair to be held at Kimberley Park Elementary School on Nov. 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Nov. 8 – Writing

Group meeting The Adult Creative Writing Group will meet on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. We will do a 20-minute writing exercise using a prompt, followed by sharing stories.

New members are welcome. This program is free and open to the public. Call (336) 703-2910 for more information and/or to register.

Nov. 8 – Immigrant & Refugee Symposium The Human Relations Department is co-sponsoring a daylong Newcomers Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 8, for agencies. The symposium will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center. Registration is $50 and includes lunch, or $70 to receive continuing education credit. The deadline to register is Nov. 7. To register and for more information, go to WSBIC.com.

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Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday – Pinochle fun and fellowship Pinochle summer sessions will be held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sims Recreation Center, 1201 Alder St. Persons wanting to learn the game are welcome and can call ahead to get a guideline sheet.

Call Maurice Johnson at (336) 815-8417 or the center at (336) 7272837 for more information.

NOW – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts Directory. We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter. Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/flier posted there is a fee. For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

A Troubled Birth

Lesson Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

By the end of this lesson, we will *Contrast carelessness and planning. *Appreciate relationships where selfishness is not in control. *Consider opportunities to bridge broken relationships.

Background: Isaac has the same problem with producing an heir as his father Abraham. They both married beautiful barren women. Isaac however, asked God to allow Rebekah to conceive after 20 years of marriage and she bore twins. Birthrights in the Middle East during Isaac’s time dictated that the first born would receive a double portion of the inheritance, the greater covenantal blessing and headship of the tribe, which could certainly be a bone of contention for twins.

Lesson: Twenty years of fruitful gain with no heir leads Isaac to pray to the Lord to allow Rebekah to conceive (verses 19-20). God is gracious and she becomes pregnant. The very active development in her womb was disturbing to the point where Rebekah asks God directly “Why am I thus?” (verse 22). God explains to her that the struggle within her was not just the unborn children, but nations at odds … “and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.” That 20-year wait was not for an ordinary birth (verse 23). Rebekah birthed twins who shared a birth date only. Esau was red and hairy and Jacob we assume was not hairy or red, but had a grasp on Esau’s heel. Isaac is now 60 years old at their birth (verses 24-26). The twins were not only different in appearance but in disposition – Esau was a rugged, headstrong hunter loving the outdoors, while Jacob was a plain, amiable man preferring the indoors. There was also a factor of parental favoritism, Esau by his father and Jacob by his mother (verses 27-28). Rebekah is implicated to have shared with Jacob the prediction from God that Esau would serve him. Jacob then willingly takes advantage of his brother at a time of weakness and tricks him out of his birthright (verses 29-34). Their resulting divide leads Esau to marry an Ishmaelite woman, bringing him closer to his uncle Ishmael (read to see there commonality). (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

For Your Consideration: Names during Biblical times were given according to characteristics of the child … unless otherwise directed by God. Do you know the meaning of your name and is it really true to who you are? Does parental favoritism produce conflict and heartache that could perhaps be avoided?

Life’s Application: Many of our communities are struggling because of Jacob and Esau mentalities – focusing only on self and the present. One takeaway from Jacob and Esau is that we should not be concerned for ourselves only, but for others. Selfishness is not just concern for oneself, but disregard for others in our selfish acts.

“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)

Storm doesn’t stop Platform Summit

Pastor Camilla Washington addresses the participants in the first Platform Summit on Sept. 15.

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Over 50 women in the midst of Tropical Storm Florence on Saturday, Sept. 15, defied the forecast of wind, flooding roads, and the actual downpour of rain, to attend the first Platform Summit at Whole Man Ministries Community Center, located on the campus of Whole Man Ministries Church in Winston-Salem.

Pastor Camilla Washington, who is black, and Claire Tuttle, who is white spearheaded the event. Both

women met at a conference on race relations last year, and an unexpected close relationship formed from two strangers sitting next to each other, who began to talk.

Between the two, talking and listening, grew a trust, and respect for each other; they soon realized they had more in common than differences. Because of this friendship, they felt a need to explore why there was such division between their races. So after a few months, an idea of building bridges between the two

races led to a vision Pastor Camilla called “The Platform Summit.”

Tuttle invited 25 or so of her friends (mostly white) and Washington invited 25 or so of her friends (mostly black).

These women accepted the invitation to participate in an endeavor to learn more about the opposite race.

The 50- plus women came with an expectation of being part of a beginning, about making a change, one person at a time. Intelligent women

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Nov. 3 Rally and March On Saturday, Nov. 3, a coalition of faith and social justice groups will gather voters to rally and march to the Forsyth County Board of Elections facility to cast their vote in the 2018 elections. This will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held at First Baptist Church, 700 N. Highland Ave. Breakfast will be served. For more info, visit www.WorkingAmerica.org.

Nov. 3 Jazz Concert Fundraiser On Saturday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m., Sister2Sister International Outreach Ministry will hold a “Jazz Concert Fundraiser” featuring the Calvary Orchestra.

The Concert will be held at Lloyd Presbyterian Church, 748 N. Chestnut St. For more information contact

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Bishop P.G. McCloud delivered the sermon on the final day of the celebration at Greater Tabernacle.

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Purity Ruchugo @ 336-655-0347, or Randy Johnson @ rjohnson@calvarynow.com.

Nov. 3 Open House Hood Theological Seminary will host an Open House Onsite Admissions and Enrollment event on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Open House will take place in The Aymer Center at 1810 Lutheran Synod Dr., Salisbury, N.C. For those interested in the event, RSVP at Rboyd@hoodseminary.edu or call (704) 636-6455.

Nov. 4 The Big Celebration Christ’s Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo, 3205 S Main St., will be hosting The Big Celebration on Nov. 4 beginning with a community

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Greater Tabernacle Worship Center celebrated the life and legacy of Apostle B.J. McCloud during the month of October. The celebration culminated with a Sunday afternoon service, headlined by her son, Bishop P.G. McCloud Sr., on Oct. 28.

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luncheon at 12:30 p.m. followed by a worship service and The Big Celebration. For more information, contact Pastor Chantal McKinney at chantal@belovedws.org or Pastoral Intern Emily Norris at emily@belovedws.org.

Nov. 4 Festival of Faith and Culture Interfaith Winston-Salem will host the “Festival of Faith and Culture” on Nov. 4 from 2-4 p.m. The event will be at the Highland Presbyterian Activity Bldg., 2381 Cloverdale Ave. NW. Print free tickets to the event at 2018-ifws-festival.eventbrite.com.

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from diverse backgrounds – Gentile, Jew, the gay community, Christians, Protestants all of different economical status – came together. “This Summit electrified, and defied the status quo that we see in today’s culture,” Washington said.

“For three hours and 30 minutes, we were in a safe haven. Free to tell of ourselves, our experiences, our anxiety and our desire to say, ‘I want to learn, I am here to listen, to be part of the solution to a complex, sensitive situation that has gone on far too many years,” one woman said.

“I had the joy of hearing white women say to us who were black, that they could no longer sit on the sidelines, but were ready to get up and start a change, a movement,” said Pastor Washington.

Viewing a video about changes in the public school system of WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools in the 1960s (Voluntary Desegregation of Three Schools), spurred deeper conversations about race relations. Dr. Dianne Norwood Lowery, who was featured in the film, told of her experience as a doctor regarding race relations.

Later lunch was provided, the variety

of food was matched only by the conversations that pursued as individual “meet and greets” took place while trying to eat and talk.

Afterward, “break outs” into groups of seven (selected by numbering), gave us a further chance to converse. Each group was given a controversial picture and asked what they thought it meant. After discussion, a chosen responder gave a brief analysis of what it appeared to mean to the group.

After the Platform Summit concluded, two women were interviewed, black and white, who reached a consensus that many of the stereotypes and labels placed upon one another boil down to misunderstandings and lack of communication, and most of all fear.

“I left this summit with hope for mankind, and proud to be a woman. There was no time for fashion tips or make-up (nor need for it), just love and respect for each other. You could see it in their faces and through comments left on the exit note cards. I am eager to attend our next Platform Summit to learn more of my white sisters,” said Minister Dianne Norwood Lowery.

Pastor Washington plans to have the second Platform Summit in November.

The room was filled for the final day of the celebration of the legacy of Apostle B.J. McCloud.

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month, Greater Tabernacle played host to guest speakers, who delivered heartfelt sermons in honor of McCloud.

Apostle McCloud passed away on Aug. 10 and led Greater Tabernacle for the past 17 years before her passing.

The Sunday afternoon service was the perfect ending to the celebration for McCloud. It was nearly a packed house with members from Greater Tabernacle and Fresh Fire.

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mother’s memory.

“I just wanted to communicate to everyone how important it is to work together to fulfill the vision of Apostle McCloud and Bishop (Alonzo) McCloud,” said Bishop P.G. McCloud. “They left this with us to intertwine with one another to do the work for the Kingdom.”

“It was great to conclude the celebration,” he continued. For them to think enough of me to make me last, was enough for me to come out and make sure I did a good job for the service.”

Bishop McCloud wanted to give a special thank

you to all of the guest speakers that came out to speak during the celebration.

“I thought everyone was good and they had good messages,” he said.

“For them to come out and bless us with those messages was very moving.”

McCloud says he is still grieving over the loss of his mother. He says he knows she is looking down upon them, rooting for them to keep pushing.

“I know they want us to keep on going and continue to encourage one another,” he went on to say.

What first began as a street ministry, and then grew to a bilingual food pantry on the south side of Winston-Salem is now open for worship as a new church – Christ’s Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo.

This is the newest community of faith on the south side of WinstonSalem, and organizers want to celebrate. The community is invited to The Big Celebration on Nov. 4. A community lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. with worship at 1:30 p.m. and The Big Celebration from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Big Celebration will feature bounce houses, face painting, free food, live music, crafts and even a greeting from Mayor Allen Joines.

What do a food pantry and a church have in common?

It started over three year ago when Christ’s Beloved Community organizers began meeting their south side neighbors and talking with the south side community about what people needed most from their neighborhood

church. These conversations resulted in the Beloved Food Pantry. This food pantry is open to everyone and staffed by volunteers who speak both English and Spanish. The pantry is located at 3205 S. Main St., Winston-Salem.

It’s open three times a month, typically the first Monday, the third Thursday and the fourth Saturday of each month.

Check www.belovedws.org for a schedule.

The worshipping community came next. Services at the 3205 S. Main St. location, will be English with Spanish. And, again, food is key. Before each worship service on Sundays, the community will meet for a community potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Worship will follow at 1:30 pm on Sundays.

The church of the Beloved Community is committed to: *Discipleship and mission outside the church walls to create, grow and sustain our community of faith; *Raising up leaders from within the community; *Responding to the needs of children, youth

and their families; *Embracing reconciliation and breaking down racial barriers by being in community and worshipping together; *Being known for loving service during the week as much as our worship together.

Christ’s Beloved Community is multi-cultural, centered on Jesus Christ, and born of two traditional denominations. Its pastor, Chantal McKinney, is Episcopalian, and its pastoral intern, Emily Norris, is Lutheran.

Grounded in those two mainline denominations, Christ’s Beloved Community is spiritually fed by breaking bread together at lunch and again in worship at the Communion table. The community is then sent into the world to care for each other.

If you would like information about this new worshipping community and The Big Celebration, contact Pastor Chantal McKinney at chantal@belovedws.org or Pastoral Intern Emily Norris at emily@belovedws.org.

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Bishop Mack assumed the pastorate of Union Baptist Church in 1999. In 2015, he was consecrated as a bishop with Global

Dealers’ Conference (C2C), where hundreds of drug dealers have been engaged in cultivating their knowledge of God, self, and society; the Gospel Ice Cream Truck reaching children from ages 1-101, First Friday concert series, the Youth Character Football League, and the bishop served as the host of the National Moral Revival and Get-Out-The-Vote Mass Rally on Oct. 28.

Formally educated at Elon College in Elon, NC (Bachelor of Arts-Mass Communication), Duke University in Durham, NC (Master of Divinity) and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH (Doctor of Ministry), Bishop Mack is a lifelong learner. He has authored six books, and in 2017 he published two – “Creative Ministry Moves” and “Passion for Your Kingdom Purpose: The Contemporary Remix.”

Also, Bishop Mack has received numerous awards and recognitions.

He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and is married to the former Kim Romaine Bush.

He is a native of WinstonSalem and is the son of Mrs. Frances Mack and the late Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack Sr.

Bishop Mack celebrates ministerial, pastoral anniversaries

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For 19 years, Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack Jr. has been planting the Word of God in the fertile soil of Union Baptist Church and the surrounding communities. The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3-4, marks the 19th pastoral anniversary and the 28th ministerial anniversary for Bishop Mack.

On Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m., the Men’s Fellowship invites everyone to “Pancakes with Pastor” in the church fellowship hall at 1200 Trade St. NW. On Sunday, Nov. 4, the church members will worship as one body during the 10 a.m. celebration service.

Everyone is invited to wear the colors of silver, white, and black in support of this festive occasion.

Love gifts will be received at the breakfast and during the anniversary celebration service. The anniversary celebration will highlight milestone events that span a quarter of a century as a pastor, community leader, and ministry innovator.

Anniversary services are free and open to the public.

Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 N. Trade Street in Winston-Salem. For more information call (336) 7249305 or visit the website:

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United Fellowship, where he serves as the director of Global Evangelism providing international administration to churches around the globe. Bishop Mack has traveled on three continents. His global work began with international mission trips to Haiti and Israel. Because of his sense of discernment and spiritual understanding, he is considered a churchologist.

He has initiated innovative methods of evangelism to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Among his pioneering outreach methodology are programs that are reaching the nonchurch goer in a contemporary culture. Some of his trailblazing, innovative methods include the Corner 2 Corner Drug

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United Health Centers (UHC) has three convenient locations throughout Forsyth County. To further help those with insurance issues, their Peters Creek Parkway location now offers dental services.

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The center offers services such as cleanings, extractions, limited root canal therapy, and other prosthetics, to name a few.

The clinic has been open since May and the staff is attempting to spread the word on the services.

“The office is focused on the oral health of the community, versus a cosmetic type of clinic,” said

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Casey Reynolds, dentist at UHC. “We try to focus on seeing as many people as possible, because we really became the only game in town as far as public health dentistry.

“We certainly have a lot of patients that need a lot of work, so getting people out of pain and getting people to a place of oral health is our primary focus,” he continued.

The new dentistry options the center offers are open to anyone. The fees for the dentistry works on a sliding scale based on the wages of the patient.

“Really anyone is eligible, because we will see Photos by Timothy Ramsey patients with no insurance, Medicaid, or private insur- Dr. Kia Johnson, right, and dental assistant Tanika Whitsett, work on a patient. ance,” said Alana Kirk, fees are higher. Kirk says patients have not had providing the absolute best UHC financial services the clinic mostly sees access to a dentist in so care for their patients. representative. “One thing patients that are unem- long, not having that thor- They say it gives them people don't know is that ployed or are hovering ough cleaning in 15 or 20 great pleasure to alleviate even if you have private around the poverty line. years takes its toll,” said some of these oral issues insurance, you can still use Dr. Kia Johnson is the Johnson. “It's not that peo- their patients are dealing the sliding fee scale.” other dentist at the Peters ple are not brushing, but with.

According to Kirk, Creek Parkway location. over time not having that “It is a wonderful feelmost basic services start She says the biggest prob- preventative care is evi- ing. All throughout my around the $40 mark and lem they encounter is gum dent.” training, everything I did can go up to $130. For disease.

Johnson and Reynolds was to prepare me for pubcrowns or dentures, the “I think some of our take tremendous pride in lic health,” said Johnson.

“It's nice to find a public health center that meets my own personal goals, as well as the goals of the community.

“I think in this area, it has been long overdue,” she continued. “People tell me they haven't been to the dentist because it hasn't been a clinic like this in the area. I had a patient today that didn't smile that said she hasn't smiled in years, so to be able to provide them with that opportunity is all worth it.”

Reynolds said if both doctors are in the office, they see an average of 30 patients in a given day. He says many of the dental patients are already patients in the medical clinic.

“We definitely want people to come and we want to have exposure to people that need it the most,” Reynolds continued. “It's been great, and fulfilling is definitely the word I would use because many of our patients here are so grateful for the services we offer.”

Betting on new way of teaching entrepreneurship SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

More than a year ago, Wake Forest senior Logan Harvey enrolled in his first entrepreneurship course. He was not business-oriented, but was intrigued by friends talking about a class that offered a chance to work in teams, develop an idea and produce a prototype solution that could meet a consumer need.

“As part of my class, we had to keep an idea journal. I carried a little black book everywhere I went, and it helped me see the world differently,” said Harvey, a politics and international affairs major.

“Whenever I would notice a problem or talk to someone who was frustrated or upset about something, I would jot it down. My mind became more oriented to problem-solving, and it influenced my entire life.”

The notebook Harvey kept was the first step in a new method for teaching students how to discover their best startup ideas, called IDEATE. Designed to improve the odds for success, IDEATE was developed by Dan Cohen, a professor of practice and the executive director of Wake Forest’s Entrepreneurship Program, and Greg Pool, who directs Wake Forest’s Startup Lab. “As with poker players, inexperienced entrepreneurs have improved odds of succeeding if they start with a better hand.

This means determining, before they play their hand, if their idea is sound,” said

Cohen. With IDEATE, the endgame is to launch a successful startup that builds a student’s confidence in their ability to identify business ideas that will work.”

The importance of beginning with a sound, tested idea in entrepreneurship is important. Thirty-four percent of startups fail within the first two years and 56 percent within the first four years. IDEATE has been proven to yield higher-quality, more innovative ideas when compared to classes taught using traditional teaching methods.

The first two steps of the method, Identify and Demystify, involve helping students think about what makes an idea valuable, then learning to identify a true “headache problem” and how to know if it really is worth solving. After generating ideas, the next steps are to Enhance, Anticipate, Target and Evaluate the ideas that emerge. This includes identifying the target market, profit potential, and the student’s ability to build the product or service.

“Being a problem identifier and problem solver changed my mindset,” said senior biology major Kimiko Morris. “It has made me feel I have an active role in society. Solving problems is a way for me to make change happen. As part of my class, we needed to come up with 100 ideas and to push each one to be better. It was a hard experience, but the more I did it, the better I got.”

Identifying problems and seeing potential solutions to solve them are leadership skills, not just business skills, said Paúl Pauca, faculty director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. Unlike many colleges and universities, the study of entrepreneurship at Wake Forest falls within the undergraduate college rather than the business school. Students from a wide variety of disciplines, whether they plan to start businesses or not, have made entrepreneurship the most popular minor on campus.

“Creating something, re-figuring out the right idea, validating it — these actions help students in any field of study develop a belief in their own ability to meet the challenges they will face ahead and complete a task successfully,” said Pauca, who is a computer science professor. “We give them the tools but they must, through hard work, learn to make connections between one thing and another. Those who learn to identify problems and create solutions using a variety of lenses have an advantage in the workplace, graduate school and in life.”

“I knew early on that the business school track was not for me,” said Claire Brown, a junior communications major.

“Choosing an entrepreneurship minor was about learning to think on my feet and develop an innovative, creative mindset that I could translate into any field. The program has been a confidence builder.

I’ve learned that I do have good ideas.”

Data show that for students like Harvey, who plans to launch his startup after graduation, generating more ideas is critical to finding the most promising one of the bunch. IDEATE teaches students how to generate more and better ideas, but also how to carefully evaluate and thoroughly vet them.

“Anecdotally, we know that professors and educators are sometimes frustrated with the lack of quality ideas from students,” said Pool. “The IDEATE program is easily replicable, and our hope is this teaching method can be the next step forward in helping students identify the ideas most likely to go from concept to venture.”

IDEATE was a finalist for the 2018 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation Award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers.

The Center for Entrepreneurship complements and enriches the liberal arts education by educating and inspiring entrepreneurial leaders through engaged teaching, coaching and mentoring. Students hone their analytical and critical thinking skills by experiencing the entrepreneurial life cycle from start to finish.

Learn more about Wake Forest’s Center for Entrepreneurship and the minor in entrepreneurship.

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To Our City’s Future

Why Bonds?

City of Winston-Salem voters will be able to approve five bonds on this year’s ballot that will provide badly needed funding for capital projects all across the city.

What’s Your Investment?

If all the bonds are approved, the average property owner will pay only about $1.50 a week more in property taxes. It’s the best buy in town.

What Are They For? The bonds will fund the recruitment of new jobs, provide safer streets and neighborhoods and help improve our quality of life.

Want More Information?

Go to WinstonSalemBonds.com.

The bonds will provide funding for projects all across the city including more than $40 million for the North, Northeast, East and Southeast wards.

Overall, the bonds will provide:

And please say YES to our future.

Rev. Alvin Carlisle

Bishop Todd Fulton

CoChairmen Winston-Salem Bond Committee

$31 Million for Parks & Recreation $11.7 Million for Housing $14.5 Million for Economic Development & Jobs $21.1 Million for Public Safety $43.7 Million for Streets & Sidewalks

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Dr. Linda Perkins McRae, second from left, poses with three of her girlfriends, Sisterhood with Purpose, who attended the reception. From left to right: Lady Michelle Neal; CoPastor Joyce McCarter, administrative assistant; and Dr. Michelle Johnson.

Dr. Linda Perkins McRae, second from right, is flanked from left to right by her daughter and administrative assistant, Shonise McRae; her husband and chief operations officer, Rev. Ronald McRae; and her son, Christopher McRae.

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hope opens a second location

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Dr. linda perkins Mcrae opened her second hope counseling & consulting Services inc. location in downtown Winston-Salem inside the lower level of the loewy Building, 500 W. Fourth St. on oct.19 from 6-9 p.m., family, friends and community colleagues participated in a floating reception to dedicate the new facility that has three group rooms and a state-of-the-art child/play therapy room.

Dr. Mcrae intends to also use the 1400-plus square feet of space for community lunch and learns and a gathering place for friends/colleagues.

Dr. Mcrae and her staff provide programs and supportive services in a respectful manner to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and the community. hope’s mission is to provide programs and services that seek to address the whole person, spirit, soul, and body. hope is the acronym for healing our people and

Local election specials premiere today on UNC-TV

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reSearch trianGle parK — Unc-tV public Media north carolina recently produced a pair of special electionsoriented programs as part of its Black issues Forum

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brand. public Media north carolina producer/host Deborah holt noel (Black issues Forum, north carolina Weekend) moderated the two specials taped live at the north carolina a&t State University alumni-Foundation event center in Greensboro. in the first look at local elections, “Black issues ForumWhat Matters in election 2018,” premiering today, thursday, nov.1, at 9:30 p.m., panelists including Greensboro city council member Sharon hightower, Mccants communications Group president Gerry Mccants and rev. Wesley Jarel Morris, pastor of Faith community church and director of the Beloved organizing, training & healing initiative (Bothi) at the Beloved community center, discussed issues in play during the midterm elections, particularly what they mean for historically underheard communities.

Funding for “Black issues ForumWhat Matters in election 2018” was provided in part by aarp north carolina. at 10 p.m., thursday,

nov. 1, the hourlong “Battleground election: a Black issues Forum Special,” also hosted by noel, premieres. this lively, town hall-style program featured an audience of prominent community members, including retired n.c. Supreme court Justice henry Frye and the n.c. a&t Student Body president Delaney p.

Vandergrift (granddaughter of Dr. paul F. Vandergrift, who created Black issues Forum in 1987), and a panel which included former District 72 State rep. ed hanes, rev. odell cleveland of Greensboro’s Mount Zion Baptist

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church and community leader, nc a&t State University office of Student Development Director of leadership & engagement Sharon hoard and Braxton Brewington, nca&t State University senior and a fellow with common cause. noel and the panelists discussed such issues as job creation, Medicaid expansion in north carolina, equal pay/living wage equity, elections and voting. additionally, the town hall format includes input from attendees. in addition to their

thursday, nov. 1, premieres, program encores will help ensure that citizens across north carolina will have several opportunities to see the programs.

“Black issues ForumWhat Matters in election 2018” encores Sunday, nov.4, at 11:30 a.m. (Unc-tV), and 6 p.m. (north carolina channel) and Monday, nov. 5, at 5 p.m. (UnctV), and 9 a.m. (north carolina channel).

“Battleground election: a Black issues Forum Special” encores Sunday, nov. 4, at 1 p.m. (UnctV), 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (north carolina channel). it will also air on the north carolina channel, Saturday, nov. 3, at 2 p.m. additionally, both shows can be streamed on demand at unc.tv/election. on air, online and in person, Unc-tV public Media north carolina connects north carolinians to each other, the world and endless possibilities. through its unique partnership of public investment and private support, the statewide network includes in-person engagement, digital-first social and online content delivery, and four over-the-air channels— Unc-tV pBS & More, the north carolina channel, rootle 24/7 pBS KiDS and the explorer channel. additionally, it provides emergency services support for the state and free educational services and resources for teachers.

Visit unctv.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at facebook.com/publicmedianc, instagram.com/publicmedi anc and @publicmedianc on twitter.

environment. the other office in Winston-Salem is at 326 n. Spring St. the chronicle featured Dr. Mcrae in May. You can find the article at http://www.wschronicle.com/2018/05/dr-mcrae-keepinghope-alive/. hope takes referrals, so for info you or someone you know needs help, call at (336) 631-1948 or cell phone at (336) 624-2347 or email thereishopeinc@gmail.com

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Road, Lewisville, will celebrate Harvest Festival on Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full day of fun and activities for the entire family and lunch will be provided. Enjoy Bounce House, Bible Trivia, Pie Eating Contest, Crafts and lots more. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. is the pastor. For more info, contact (336) 945-9083.

Nov. 4 Ordination service Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance, 4951 Manning St., will have an ordination service for Bonita Patton-Judge on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Nov. 4 Worship services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Nov. 4. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak at both services (9 a.m. and 11 a.m.). The Forum will be at 9:15 a.m.

For more info, visit UUFWS.org.

Nov. 6&8 Tutorial Session The Benjamin E. Mays Academy at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will have Tutorial Sessions beginning on Nov. 6 on Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m.

6:30 p.m. For more information contact, Willie Malone at (336) 239-7651, Eric Wiley at (336) 4130869 or the church at (336) 788-7023. Transportation is offered.

Nov. 7-9 Faith and Leadership conference

St. Peter’s Church and World Outreach Center will host the 2018 Faith and Leadership Conference on Nov. 7-9 on the St. Peter’s campus located at 3683 Old Lexington Road in Winston-Salem. The theme of the three-day Conference is “Strong Faith in Modern Times.”

All sessions are free and open to the public.

Additional Conference details are available at www.spwoc.com.

Nov. 8-11 Prophetic Conference True Faith Temple, 1201 Waughtown St., will be hosting a prophetic conference on Nov. 8-11.

Services will be held 7 p.m., nightly. For more information, contact Evangelist Janet Taylor (336) 575-0206.

Ongoing

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at (336) 7443012.

Tuesdays Men Helping Men Be Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact (336) 744-3012.

City of W-S makes announcements

The City of Winston-Salem has issued announcements on leaf collection and City Council meetings.

Leaf collection begins Nov. 5 City crews will start collecting leaves on Monday, Nov. 5, in the northern quadrant of the city (quadrant 4), which is the area roughly bounded by New Walkertown Road on the east, Business 40 on the south, and Reynolda and Yadkinville roads on the west.

Collection will proceed clockwise by quadrant and continue until the leaf trucks have made three passes through each neighborhood.

Once leaf collection begins, citizens can go to

CityofWS.org/LeafRoutes to enter their address for an estimate of when the leaf trucks will be in their neighborhood, and track the progress of leaf collection. Estimated collection dates may be revised frequently, based on weather conditions, equipment problems and the volume of leaves placed out for collection.

Residents who do not have access to a computer can call CityLink at 311 and a CityLink agent will look up the estimated collection date.

For leaf collection follow these guidelines: *Rake leaves to the edge of the yard, behind the curb, and not in the street. *Sticks, rocks, and other debris may damage our equipment. Please, leaves only. *Do not park vehicles on, in front of, or near leaves. *Do not put leaves on a tarp or over a storm drain. *Leaf collection is provided to single-family houses only. *Remember, residents MAY NOT burn leaves inside the city limits.

For year-round leaf collection, put leaves in a city yard-waste cart. Call CityLink 311 for information about how to get a yard cart.

Revised City Council meetings At its meeting on Aug. 20, City Council voted to change its November meeting schedule based on the fact that the Veterans Day holiday falls on a scheduled meeting day. Below is the revised November City Council Meeting schedule: *November 5 - City Council Zoning Meeting *November 12/13 - No Meetings *November 19/20 - Committee Meetings *November 26 - City Council General Business Meeting

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M/WBE BID NOTICES NC Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs Kernersville State Veterans Home Request for Prequalification

Rodgers is accepting job specific trade contractor prequalification applications for the NC Department of Military & Veteran’s Affairs – Kernersville State Veterans Home project. The prequalification deadline for submission is no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Prequalification applications may be obtained at www.rodgersbuilders.com. Prequalification applications submitted late or incomplete will not be reviewed. Rodgers strongly encourages minority, small and women owned businesses to prequalify and participate on this project.

The NC Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs – Kernersville State Veterans Home bid packages include: 03A Complete Concrete, 04A Masonry, 05A Structural/Miscellaneous Steel, 05B Light Gauge metal Trusses, 06B Carpentry & Casework, 07A Roofing & Accessories, 07B Waterproofing, 07F Fiber Cement Siding, 08A Glass Assemblies, 08B Passage Door Assemblies, 08C Service Door Assemblies, 08D Windows, 09A Drywall Assemblies, 09C Acoustical Assemblies, 09D Hard Tile, 09E Floor Coverings – Resilient and Carpeting, 09F Painting & Wall Coverings, 10A Building Specialties, 10B Signage, 10D Operable Partitions, 11B Food Service Equipment, 12A Window Treatments, 13C Swimming Pools, 18A Final Cleaning, 21A Fire Protection, 22A Plumbing Systems, 23A HVAC Systems, 23B Test and Balance, 26A Electrical Systems, 27A Low Voltage Systems, 31A Complete Sitework, 32C Landscape, Irrigation, Hardscape.

Contact William Satterfield at wsatterfield@rodgersbuilders.com or by phone 704.537.6044 for further information.

The Chronicle November 1, 2018

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER EXPANSION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA (GMA) 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, Room 230, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 5, 2018, to consider comments from the public concerning a Resolution to Expand Growth Management Area (GMA) 1.

All interested citizens are invited to attend said hearing, at which time they will have an opportunity to be heard.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain additional information on the proposed expansion of Growth Management Area (GMA) 1 in the Office of the City/County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM Melanie Johnson, City Secretary

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

The Chronicle October 25 and November 1, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ronnie Ravon Douthit (18 E 1999), Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 13, 2019 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re: Estate of Chloie Carrie Radosavjlevic, 2017 E 158.

TAKE NOTICE:

Dragon Radosavljevic, having qualified on April 20, 2017 as Executor of the Estate of Chloie Carrie Radosavjlevic, deceased, late of Stokes County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the office Kenneth C. Dawson, The Dawson Law Firm, PC, Attorney for the estate at 534 East King Street, King, North Carolina 27021 on or before the 24th day of August, 2018, ninety days from this Notice, or the Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make payment immediately at the same address.

This the 11th day of October, 2018.

Kenneth Clayton Dawson Attorney for the Estate N.C. Bar No. 10302

THE DAWSON LAW FIRM, PC 534 East King Street King, NC 27021 (336) 983-3192

The Chronicle October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Joy Person (18 E 2016) deceased March 2, 2018, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 13, 2019 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2018.

Carol Alston Administrator for Joy Person, deceased 208 Hamilton Rd Teaneck, NJ 07666

The Chronicle October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE EAST END MASTER PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, Room 230, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, at 7:00 pm on November 5, 2018, to consider comments from the public concerning adoption of the East End Master Plan. The plan area is generally bounded by Business 40, US 52, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

The Chronicle October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Luther Douglas Worley (18 E 2149) deceased August 28, 2018, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 21, 2019 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of October, 2018.

Linda Worley Self Executor for Luther Douglas Worley, deceased 325 Gloucestershire Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle October 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 2018

Notice to The Winston-Salem NAACP General Membership

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place at the W-S NAACP Branch located at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive. Polls will open from 10 am to 5 pm. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required. Should a run-off election be necessary that election shall be conducted not less than ten (10) days after the original election.

We look forward to your participation.

Questions: (336) 767-3470 Arneathia Brown, Branch Secretary

Forward together, not one step back!

The Chronicle November 1, 2018

EMPLOYMENT

Bioengineering Instrumentation Research Associate: Winston-Salem, NC.G Master of Engineering Degree in Bioengineering or related biotechnology field + 2 yrs. exp. as Bioengineer, Instrumentation Technician, or related biotechnology occupation OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Bioengineering or related biotechnology field + 5 yrs. progressive post-baccalaureate exp. as a Bioengineer, Instrumentation Technician, or related biotechnology occupation.G Additional requirements: Hands-on lab skills with optics, lasers, and biology systems, LabVIEW, and test and measurement systems, standard engineering, development and test equipment. Mail CV: Yishay Hayardeni, R&D and Site Manager, Precise Bio, Inc., 111 N. Chestnut St. Ste. 103, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

All interested citizens are invited to attend said hearing, at which time they will have an opportunity to be heard.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain additional information on the East End Master Plan Update in the Office of the City/County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM Melanie Johnson, City Secretary

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

The Chronicle October 25 and November 1, 2018

EMPLOYMENT

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

Recreation Center Supervisor - 1736

Special Facilities/Athletic Supervisor 1765 District Recreation Supervisor - 1645 Equipment Operator/Light - 1397

Equipment Operator/Heavy - 1068 Equipment Operator/Light - 1399 Field Operations Engineer - 3956

Equipment Operator/Heavy - 3684

Equipment Operator/Medium - 1081 Maintenance Worker - 0 Laborer - 1696

Parks Maintenance Supervisor - 3201 Maintenance Worker - 1356 Recreation Leader - 900029

This the 11th day of October, 2018.

Thomie D. Douthit Administrator for Ronnie Ravon Douthit, deceased 1468 Neville Garden Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27103

LEGAL NOTICES

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for Utilities Plant Operator - 1425 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Police Evidence Specialist - 3872

PS Communications Operator - 2138 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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Second Harvest Food Bank gets fresh milk Second Harvest will have milk deliveries through March 2019.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC has received the first of many deliveries of fresh milk coming to the organization through the United States Department

of Agriculture’s (USDA) Emergency Food Assistance Program in October and through March 2019.

The fresh milk will be available to families and individuals facing food insecurity through Second Harvest’s partner

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen donates food to fight hunger

A Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen employee gathers food to donate.

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agency network spanning 18 counties, as well as through free milk giveaway events being planned and organized by Second Harvest.

Second Harvest will be posting details about special milk giveaway events on its Facebook

The fresh milk will be available to families and individuals facing food insecurity.

page. Individuals and families will have to meet income guidelines established by the USDA to receive milk through this program.

These guidelines are posted on Second Harvest’s website:

hungernwnc.org.

This is the first time the USDA has purchased fresh milk to be distributed through its Emergency Food Assistance Program or TEFAP Program – a program which is funded by

According to Feeding America, one in eight Americans is hungry or at risk of hunger. That’s just one of the reasons why Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen recently launched a donation program to fight hunger in the local community by joining forces with Manna Connx.

Manna Connx is run by David Parsons. With the food from Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the organization provides meals for low-income areas with multi-housing.

Manna Connx can be reached through David Parsons at mentor@davidparsons.org.

The Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen restaurant in Winston-Salem, at 1615 Fox Trot Court, Winston-Salem, donates wholesome, surplus food to the nonprofit on a weekly basis as part of its new Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Harvest program.

“At Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, we serve up scratchmade dishes to thousands of guests every day,” said Paul Nance, managing partner of the location in WinstonSalem. “But many families aren’t able to dine out, because they’re unsure where their next meal may come from. That’s why we launched our Harvest program earlier this year. Now, we’re proud to donate nutritious food like salmon, chicken, soup and vegetables to Manna Connx, so we can support our local community in an impactful way.”

Each week, the restaurant donates wholesome, surplus food directly from its in-house scratch kitchen.

Donated items are a combination of fresh ingredients, such as vegetables and proteins, and hand-crafted dishes, such as soups, sauces, casseroles and pasta.

All of Darden Restaurants’ 1,700 restaurants nationwide participate in the Harvest food donation program.

Together, the family of brands have donated more than 100 million pounds of food – or 83.3 million meals – to nonprofits nationwide. As of this spring, the program has been implemented in more than 150 Cheddar’s kitchens nationwide. Together, these restaurants donate an average of 32,000 pounds of food – the equivalent of approximately 26,000 meals – each month.

But the support goes beyond food donations. Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants, recently donated $157,000 on behalf of Cheddar’s restaurants nationwide. The money benefits 83 food banks.

“Our team members take tremendous pride in giving back to the community,” added Nance. “We’re serving our community both inside and outside our four walls – and that means a lot to us.”

At Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, guests enjoy madefrom-scratch meals at affordable prices. The restaurant has been serving iconic menu items since 1979 and currently operates more than 150 restaurants in 28 states.

Nationwide, Cheddar’s employs more than 23,000 team members.

For more information, visit www.Cheddars.com.

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the nation’s Farm Bill and serves as year-round source of nutritious food items for Second Harvest Food Bank and other Feeding America food banks working to combat hunger in local communities.

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