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Forsyth County elects its first black sheriff

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Bobby Kimbrough emotionally reflects on becoming the first African-American sheriff in the history of Forsyth County.

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Council’s Besse optimistic about the future

Incumbent Sheriff Bill Schatzman was seeking his fifth term as Forsyth County Sheriff this election season. Following a decisive victory in the Democratic Primary, challenger Bobby Kimbrough carried that momentum to a victory over Schatzman in the midterm election Tuesday night.

In an intimate setting surrounded by family and friends, Kimbrough held his Watch Party at the Carolina Ale House. As the crowd eagerly watched every poll update, you could feel the excitement in the room as he inched closer to this ultimate goal.

When the race was finally called in his favor, the room lit up and Kimbrough was finally able to exhale.

“It has been a long journey and I have learned a lot on the journey, meeting a lot of good people along the way,” said Kimbrough.

Kimbrough recalled an interaction with a high

school student from Mt. Tabor High School who would be voting for the first time. He saw the young man defending him on social media, which he says gave him extra motivation.

“It touched me that I had made such an impact on an 18-year-old kid and first-time voter. I was amazed by that and it has also been a learning experience as well as a strengthening experience, because from that I realized that the county is somewhat divid-

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ed, but also one of the greatest counties on the planet.”

With that division present, Kimbrough said it is of the utmost importance to “build bridges” and have everyone sit at the table to discuss how to make Forsyth County a better and safer county for all.

Kimbrough won by nearly 9,000 votes, with 100 of 101 precincts reported at the time of this article.

He said that shows that people are not just voting according to party affiliation, but are voting for their best interests.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In the battle for District 75 in the N.C. House of Representatives, incumbent Donny C. Lambeth escaped with a narrow victory over Dan Besse late on Tuesday night.

From the time the votes starting rolling in until the race was officially called, Besse and Lambeth were separated by only a few votes. With more than 60 percent of all the precincts reported, the two were only separated by one percentage point. At the time of publication, final totals showed Lambeth finished with 17,400 votes and Besse with 15,336.

Lambeth, a Republican, CAMPAIGN has served as the Representative for House District 75 since 2012.

Before that, he served as president of the Lexington Medical Center and Davie Hospital until his retirement in 2012. He is probably most known for his stint as a member of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Board of Education, where he served for 18 years as board chairman.

As a member of the legislature, Lambeth worked to reform Medicaid and was instrumental in restructuring the state’s mental health program. Lambeth recently

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DD Adams poses with McKenzie Ziegler and Sydney Swaim at a Watch Party held at Vintage Sofa Bar.

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Adams loses to Foxx, but plans to run again

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

City Council Member DD Adams lost to longtime incumbent Republican

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Rep. Virginia Foxx on Tuesday night, but she says she’s far from done.

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Family and local church honor Miss America 2019 BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

“I knew when I met her, she was going to be Miss America,” said Miss America Board Member Mack Hooper. Mack had the standing-room-only audience at Mount Zion Baptist Church laughing

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as he shared details about his confidence in Winston-Salem native Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin. “I knew if she made the top 15, she was going to win, and that’s what happened. She made the top ten and after she sang, I had 300 texts saying ‘it’s over.’” The audience laughed and cheered. “… and I thought to myself, it is over, it’s

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By Todd LuCk The ChronICLe

Forsyth County commissioners voted to explore buying Belews Lake land from duke energy for a future park last week after hearing from concerned residents in the area.

The county tentatively agreed to buy the 216 acres of vacant land in the northeast corner of Forsyth for $640,000. however, the county won’t pay that money until after a year long due diligence period and can cancel the purchase at any time. The due diligence period will include environmental assessment, boundary survey, recombination plat and title work. It’ll also include community meetings to see what nearby residents think of the potential new park.

Three residents who live near the land said they wished that the outreach had started even earlier, saying they already had concerns about the park increasing traffic on both the roads in the area and in the lake itself.

They voiced concerns about the county’s only

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public boat ramp to the lake, known as the Piney Bluff Access Area, located on Belews Creek road/highway 65 just south of the land the county is looking at. Scott deacon said he thought the county’s concept was good, but was worried how it would affect the poplar access point that he says is already “overloaded� and “overwhelmed.� “It’s a narrow finger of water that goes out to the main lake and we have people who are parking on 65 who are walking down to the lake with their paddle boards, their kayaks or swimming right in that little narrow channel,� he said. “There have been many close calls. It’s only a matter of time before someone gets run over by

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one of the boats coming from that launch ramp.� deacon said the potential park land is surrounded by homes. he hopes the county will consult residents on the park. residents roy Boykin and Brad Carrier agreed.

Carrier added that he has a problem giving taxpayer money to duke because of its issues with coal ash and other environmental issues. he said residents with pollution concerns about duke’s power plant at the lake may also have an issue with it.

County Manager dudley Watts said the county has been in discussions for about 10 years with duke about having a potential park on the lake, and it was only recently that a deal came together for the property. he said the county didn’t want to do outreach on the project until they had the property under control, and now plans to hold as many community meetings as needed. County Commissioner Vice Chair don Martin assured the residents that the due diligence period was purposely long to allow the county to get res-

This map shows the land the county has agreed to buy with the residential areas that surround it. The Piney Bluff Access Area is just south of Belews Creek Road.

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ident feedback.

Also during the meeting: *Commissioners approved changes that will go into effect on Jan. 1 that will make the Smith reynolds Airport, which is owned by the county, a county department. It will have a seven-member board, that includes all of the current Airport Commissioners, which will oversee day-to-day operations. Things like land acquisition and interlocal agreements will be voted on by the county commissions. *Commissioners approved the first playground improvements from the voter approved 2016 county parks bonds for union Cross Park, 421 river Park and

Walkertown Community Park. The $234,223.65 contract for new playgrounds was awarded to Cunningham Associates, Inc, which is an authorized distributor and installer of Gametime playground equipment. *Commissioners appropriated $100,000 the Public health department received from a state opioid mitigation grant to the non-profit Twin City harm reduction Coalition. The needle exchange, located at Green Street united Methodist Church, will use the funds to expand its hours and outreach. *Commissioners approved a three year lease of 6.6 acres at Tanglewood Park to Gassy Tees, LLC doing business as Softgolf.

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Tanglewood’s dog park is used by the company for soft golf, which is a sort of golf played with a large styrofoam ball. The lease, which covers March through September, is $5,250 annually, plus 15 percent of annual gross sales above $60,000 and a 2 percent escalation each year. • Commissioners awarded a $183,474 contract for a new ambulance to northwestern emergency Vehicles. • They awarded a $329,369.93 contract to Quality refrigeration Concepts Inc. to replace four walk-in rollers and a walk-in freezer in the kitchen of the Forsyth County Law enforcement detention Center.

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Derwin Montgomery takes the oath to be a state representative from Judge Denise Hartsfield with his parents, Denise and David, beside him on Monday, Nov. 5, at City Hall.

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Derwin Montgomery receives a resolution from Mayor Allen Joines.

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On Monday, Nov. 5, the Winston-Salem City Council bid farewell to Derwin Montgomery as he stepped down as East Ward City Council member and was sworn in as the representative for the 72nd

District in the N.C. General Assembly.

When he won his City Council seat in 2009 at 21 years-old, he became the youngest elected official in North Carolina.

He’s also director of the

Bethesda Center for The Homeless, pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem and coowner of The Chronicle.

He will be replaced on the City Council by Annette Scippio, who will be sworn in on Nov. 26.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The East End Master Plan envisions the prosperity of downtown extending to East Winston with Fifth Street playing a major part.

The Winston-Salem City Council on Monday, Nov. 5, unanimously approved the plan, which was created through a partnership of the city, the City-County Planning Department and S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation. The plan is designed to give a direction for future development in the area and was developed after holding numerous workshops to get public feedback.

Atkins CDC President Carol Davis told the City Council that the plan addresses the biggest concern they heard during those meetings, which was the displacement of existing residents.

“We wanted to focus on strategies to not displace residents by providing a variety of price points for rental and for sale properties and to identify opportunities to build new construction first,” she said.

The East End encompasses numerous major institutions that can act as anchor points for development like downtown, The Innovation Quarter, Career Center, Winston-Salem State University, Forsyth County’s Human Services campus and Union Station, which the city is currently turning into a transportation center.

Fifth Street is a good example of the transformation the plan foresees. Currently, the street includes churches, multifamily housing, the county’s Emergency Services, The Chronicle’s office and the Winston Mutual Building.

It’s being envisioned as “a lively new connector between Martin Luther King and downtown” with widened sidewalks and bicycle lanes.

“Having Fifth Street be sort of a Main Street corridor that would be highly walkable and an exciting space with retail level at the street with offices and residential above it,” said Davis.

The plan hopes to address community needs and create destinations that will draw people from all over the city to come and spend money in the East End. “Basically this area becomes an attraction,” said Davis. “MLK and Fifth Street becomes an attraction where people can come, people within the neighborhood can come, and enjoy some of the things we currently have to go outside the neighborhood to enjoy,” The plan calls for opportunities in workforce development, adult education, entrepreneurial support and developing new businesses. It also calls for support of existing, locally owned businesses.

For more information about the plan, visit www.eastendconversations.com.

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love as family and friends came out to honor one of their own, Miss America 2019.

“When Nia was so little, we knew she was special, because you know your children; you know who they are. But of course, we had

church. I really cannot underscore this enough. This world is too mean, cruel, and too nasty not to have your children in church.”

The room was filled with applause and tears. Nia looked at her father with admiration as he continued, “Children you got to fight for what’s yours. All these extra curriculum activities should come second. If your

Shown are Dr. Serenus Theopolis Churn, seated, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in WinstonSalem; Nia Franklin; her father, James Franklin; Marc Angeli, Miss America vice president of field operations; and Nia Franklin’s mom Kristy

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no idea the plans that God had for her. We give God all the glory, honor and praise.

He deserves it,” said Nia’s mother, Kristy Franklin.

The audience gave Kristy and God a thunderous applause, as Nia began to tear up and gently wiped away her tears. Mrs. Franklin went on to say, have your tools ready because God will find the work, “… so you have to prepare yourself, and we’re so grateful that Nia was prepared for what God is doing with her.”

One of my favorite moments of Mrs. Franklin’s speech was when she talked about running onto the stage after Nia won Miss America.

She joked, “They let me run on stage. Nia looked at me like mommy why are you up here?” The audience roared with laughter as Nia nodded her head yes and laughed.

James Franklin was more laid back with his speech about his princess.

“Kristy and I made a commitment to keep our kids inundated and saturated in

children are in church, God is going to make sure He takes care of them, because God doesn’t renege on his word. That’s a fact, so please keep your children in church.”

Miss America’s Vice President of Field Operations Marc Angeli spoke very highly of Nia as well. “We know Nia is the person to spread the message of love, hope and peace, the message that needs to be heard across this country, and knowing she has a foundation here in this room and across the city, I know she’s going to have a fantastic year and she has our support behind her as well.” He congratulated Nia and gave her a hug. It was clear how much the Miss America team admired and believed in Franklin and she in them. The vibe was all love and they were an extended family to the Franklins and vice versa.

Miss America 2019 finally stepped to the podium and you can hear the trembling in her voice from

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crying and shedding tears of joy. She wipes her tears away and tries to compose herself; she was overwhelmed with all the love and support. Nia’s pastor, Dr. Serenus Theopolis Churn, was sitting next to the podium smiling, filled with joy as he watched the little girl he baptized years

ago, now a beautiful, intelligent and talented grown woman, wearing the crown and sash every little girl dreams about.

She looks at her parents, pastor, family and friends with gratitude, as she continues wiping her tears, and she gives a warm and sweet smile. “I love you guys so

much. You didn’t have to do all this for me, but I do really appreciate it. It’s been such a fantastic day of love and humor from people I know love and care about me.”

She thanked Dr. Churn and his wife for their support: “You’ve been there for me through the best and worst of times and I’ll never forget

that.” She thanked Mayor Allen Joines and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke for attending and presenting her with the key to the city of Winston-Salem. Go to the Winstonsalem Chronicle YouTube channel to see more from Mount Zion Baptist Church’s tribute to Nia Franklin.

Democrats gain in quest to control U.S. House T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY STEVE PEOPLES ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Democrats were gaining significant ground in the battle for House control Tuesday night, while Republicans held onto their majority in the Senate as voters weighed in on the first nationwide election in Donald Trump’s turbulent presidency.

With control of Congress, statehouses and the president’s agenda at stake, some of the nation’s top elections were too close to call.

Democrats won half the seats they needed to claim House control with dozens additional competitive contests remaining. Victories in contested races across Florida, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Minnesota gave them cause for optimism.

The Democrats’ narrow path to the Senate was slammed shut after setbacks in Indiana, Tennessee, North Dakota and Texas.

Trump’s team immediately sought to give him credit for retaining their narrow Senate majority, even as their foothold in the more competitive House battlefield appeared to be slipping.

“It’s a huge moment and victory for the president,” Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters at the White House Tuesday night.

Two issues more than any others were on voters’ minds.

25 percent described health care and immigration as the most important issues in the election, according to AP VoteCast, a national survey of the electorate. Nearly two-thirds said Trump was a reason for their vote.

Democrats, whose very

relevance in the Trump era depended on winning at least one chamber of Congress, were laserfocused on health care as they predicted victories that would break up the GOP’s monopoly in Washington and state governments.

The political and practical stakes were sky-high.

Democrats could derail Trump’s legislative agenda for the next two years

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should they win control of the House. And they would claim subpoena power to investigate Trump’s personal and professional shortcomings.

Some Democrats have already vowed to force the release of his tax returns.

Others have pledged to pursue impeachment, although removal from office is unlikely so long as the GOP controls the Senate or even maintains a healthy minority.

Yet Trump’s party will maintain Senate control for the next two years, at least.

In Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz staved off a tough challenge from Democrat Beto O’Rourke, whose recordsmashing fundraising and celebrity have set off buzz he could be a credible 2020 White House contender.

In Indiana, Trumpbacked businessman Mike Braun defeated Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly.

And in Tennessee, Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn defeated former Gov. Phil Bredesen, a top Democratic recruit.

In the leadup to the election, Republicans privately expressed confidence in their narrow

Senate majority but feared the House could slip away.

The GOP’s grip on highprofile governorships in Florida , Georgia and Wisconsin were at risk as well.

Long lines and malfunctioning machines marred the first hours of voting in some precincts, including in Georgia, where some voters reported waiting up to three hours to vote in a hotly contested gubernatorial election.

More than 40 million Americans had already voted, either by mail or in person, breaking early voting records across 37 states, according to an AP analysis.

Nearly 40 percent of voters cast their ballots to express opposition to the president, according to AP VoteCast, the national survey of the electorate, while one-in-four said they voted to express support for Trump.

Overall, 6 in 10 voters said the country was headed in the wrong direction, but roughly that same number described the national economy as excellent or good.

Trump encouraged voters to view the first nationwide election of his presidency as a referendum on his leadership, pointing proudly to the surging economy at recent rallies.

He bet big on a xenophobic closing message, warning of an immigrant “invasion” that promised to spread violent crime and drugs across the nation.

The president’s current job approval, set at 40 percent by Gallup, was the lowest at this point of any first-term president in the modern era. Both Barack Obama’s and Bill Clinton’s numbers were 5 points higher, and both suffered major midterm losses of 63

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and 54 House seats respectively.

Democrats needed to pick up two dozen seats to seize the House majority and two seats to control the Senate.

Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin in West Virginia and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin won re-election.

And in New Jersey, Democrats re-elected embattled Sen. Bob Menendez, who, less than a year ago, stood trial for federal corruption charges.

The Justice Department dropped the charges after his trial ended in a hung jury.

Democrats’ performance in the House battlefield was mixed.

In Virginia, political newcomer Jennifer Wexton defeated two-term GOP

Rep. Barbara Comstock.

The Republican incumbent had been branded Barbara “Trumpstock” by Democrats in a race that pointed to Trump’s unpopularity among college-educated women in the suburbs.

In south Florida, former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala defeated Republican Maria Elvira Salazar.

Democrats failed to defeat a vulnerable incumbent in Kentucky, where Republican Rep. Andy Barr won over former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath.

All 435 seats in the U.S. House were up for re-election, although fewer than 90 were considered competitive. Some 35 Senate seats were in play, as were

almost 40 governorships and the balance of power in virtually every state legislature.

Meanwhile, several 2020 presidential prospects easily won re-election, including Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Trump spent the day at the White House, tweeting, making calls, monitoring the races and meeting with his political team.

Tuesday’s elections also tested the strength of a Trump-era political realignment defined by evolving divisions among voters by race, gender, and especially education.

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2018 ELECTION RESULTS T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Here are preliminary winners in the 2018 federal, state and local races.

The preliminary winning candidates are in bold and have an * beside their names. In races with **, results show a possible recount at press time.

(R=Republican, D=Democrat, L=Libertarian, G=Green Party) FEDERAL OFFICES US House of Representatives District 5 *Virginia Foxx (R) DD Adams (D) STATE OFFICES

NC State Senate, District 31 *Joyce Krawiec (R) John Motsinger Jr. (D) NC State Senate District 32 Eric Henderson (R) *Paul Lowe Jr. (D)

NC House of Representatives District 71 *Evelyn Terry (D) Scott Arnold (R) NC House of Representatives District 72 *Derwin L. Montgomery (D) Reginald Reid (R) NC House of Representatives District 73 William Stinson (D) *Lee Zachary (R) NC House of Representatives District 74 Terri Elizabeth LeGrand (D) *Debra Conrad (R) NC House of Representatives District 75 *Donny C. Lambeth (R) Dan Besse (D) PROSECUTORIAL OFFICES

District Attorney District 31 *James Roderick (Jim) O'Neil (R)

COUNTY OFFICES

Board of Commissioners AtLarge *Ted Kaplan (D) Keenen Altic (G) A.L. (Buddy) Collins (R)

Board of Commissioners District A (You may vote for TWO) *Tonya McDaniel (D) *Fleming El-Amin (D) Board of Commissioners District B *Don Martin (R) Board of Education At-Large (You may vote for THREE) *Deanna Kaplan (D) *Elisabeth Motsinger (D) Jim Smith (R) Robert Barr (R) *Andrea Pace Bramer (D) Timothy Brooker (R)

Board of Education District 1 (You may vote for TWO) *Malishai (Shai) Woodbury (D) *Barbara Hanes Burke (D) Board of Education District 2 (You may vote for FOUR) *Lida Calvert Hayes (R) *Dana Caudill Jones (R) Rebecca Nussbaum (D) Marilynn Baker (D) *Lori Goins Clark (R) *Leah H. Crowley (R) Clerk of Superior Court *Susan Speaks Frye (D)

Sheriff *Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. (D) William T. (Bill) Schatzman (R) JUDICIAL OFFICES

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1 (You may vote for only ONE) Barbara Jackson (R) Christopher (Chris) Anglin (R) *Anita Earls (D)

Signs along the side of a road show it’s election time.

NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1 Andrew T. Heath (R) *John S. Arrowood (D)

NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 2 Jefferson G. Griffin (R) *Tobias (Toby) Hampson (D) Sandra Alice Ray (R) NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 3 Chuck Kitchen (R) Michael Monaco Sr. (L) *Allegra Katherine Collins (D)

NC District Court Judge District 21 Seat 1 *Denise S. Hartsfield (D) NC District Court Judge District 21 Seat 2 *Lisa V. Menefee (D) NC District Court Judge District 21 Seat 3 *Therodore (Ted) Kazakos (R) NC District Court Judge District 21 Seat 4 *George A. Bedsworth (D) NONPARTISAN OFFICES Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor (You may vote for TWO) *Beth Tucker *Toby Bost

REFERENDA Constitutional Amendment, right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. *For Against Constitutional Amendment to strengthen protections for victims of crime *For Against

Constitutional Amendment to reduce the income tax rate in North Carolina to a maximum allowable rate of seven percent (7%). *For Against Constitutional Amendment to require voters to provide photo identification. *For Against Constitutional Amendment to change the process for filling judicial vacancies that occur between judicial elections.

For *Against

Constitutional Amendment to establish an eight-member Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement.

For *Against

Forsyth County Local Sales and Use Tax at the rate of onequarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.

For *Against City of Winston-Salem Street and Sidewalk Bonds *Yes No

City of Winston-Salem Public Saftey Facilities Bonds *Yes No City of Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation Bonds *Yes No

City of Winston-Salem Housing Bonds *Yes No City of Winston-Salem Economic Development Bonds *Yes No

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“I saw people crossing party lines, I saw people telling me and giving me words of encouragement and that meant a lot to me,” he said. “Many times I realized I didn't have the budget he had, I realized I didn't have the incumbency he had, but we were determined that we were not going to let anyone out work us. They may out

spend us, but they wouldn't out work us.”

According to Kimbrough, one of the first things on his agenda as the new Sheriff of Forsyth County is to sit down with leaders of Forsyth County, such as the police chiefs of Winston-Salem and Kernersville to gauge their expectations of him and his department.

“I want to see how we can improve our relationships, see how can we set forth the city/county narcotics unit, how can we

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build bridges and how can we serve all of the citizens of this county better,” he continued.

As the first African-American sheriff Forsyth County has elected, Kimbrough gave thanks to those African-Americans who have dared to run before him, which gave him the strength to run.

“When we talk about being the first African-American sheriff, I am humbled by that experience, but I am more humbled

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of the fact that the people, regardless of race, color or creed, came out to support me overwhemingly,” said Kimbrough.

Kimbrough says his experience in law enforcement on the local and federal levels will serve him well in his new position.

He feels that gives him a “better point of view” versus only serving in one location.

Kimbrough also gave thanks to Schatzman for his service as Forsyth County Sheriff for the past four terms.

DD Adams poses with State Senate Candidate John Motsinger (left) and Forsyth County Democratic Party Chair Eric Ellison at hee Watch Party held at Vintage Sofa Bar.

Photo by Todd Luck

City Council Member DD Adams poses for a selfie with Sydney Swaim at her Watch Party held at Vintage Sofa Bar.

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Democrats took the House, the 5th District still remains red. Adams ran a 22-month campaign across the entire district, which covers parts of 11 northwestern North Carolina counties, including all of Forsyth. Adams, who’s represented the North Ward on the City Council since 2009, said she’s proud of the positive campaign she ran on health care, the economy and education.

“It’s not going to happen over night, but we made some inroads,” said Adams.

Foxx, a former educator in Watauga County, has represented the district since 2005 and was expected to win the heavily Republican district, which she did by more than 14 percent of the vote. Foxx has defeated many Democrats in her long tenure, including former N.C. Sen. Roger Sharpe and School Board Member Elisabeth

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received the North Carolina Legislator of the Year award by the National Mental Health Association for his work.

In a statement on his official website, Lambeth said his focus has always been improving health care and education and he plans to return to Raleigh with that same focus.

“My focus over the past six years has been two-fold— improving healthcare and education. I will return to Raleigh with this same focus,” Lambeth said.

Besse, who is a Democrat, has served as a member of the WinstonSalem City Council since 2001 as the representative for the Southwest Ward.

Since announcing he was running earlier this year, Besse has campaigned on the theme of teaching our

Motsinger. Josh Brannon, a software developer from Watauga County, challenged her in 2014 and 2016, and lost by nearly 17 percent of the vote the last time.

“The people of the 5th Congressional District spoke, and they made it very clear that they support my track record of fighting for commonsense solutions to the problems we face,” said Foxx in a statement.

Adams said she had to figure out how to run for Congress on the fly and was grateful for all the supporters who helped her campaign. She said she made some mistakes along the way, but will learn from them. She feels she laid groundwork for the future and plans to run for Congress again.

Adams campaigned on top of her responsibilities on the City Council. The following morning after her Watch Party at the Vintage Sofa Bar, she planned to take a 7 a.m. flight to California to participate in a National

state legislature how to cooperate again by working together to solve real problems and improve our communities.

Points of emphasis throughout his campaign were increasing teacher pay and ensuring schools get the funding and resources they need to make a good education available to every child; closing the healthcare coverage gap; growing jobs with good pay and benefits; and protecting the environment.

When discussing the election and his campaign with The Chronicle on election night, Besse said that although he wasn’t happy with the results, he was encouraged by the strong performance his team delivered.

“In a district that was gerrymandered to be a Republican lock, we fought a very close race. About a five point difference in the final margin which the Republicans did not antic-

ipate,” continued Besse. “… From a standpoint of delivering the help that the families in Forsyth County need, the result is disappointing. We will continue to see the same failures repeated on education, on healthcare, on clean water and public health, and on good job creation that we have seen thus far from this leadership.”

Although he didn’t officially put his name in the running to become the candidate for the Democrats in 2020, Besse did say he will spend the next two years “working to build the structure for a successful campaign” no matter who the candidate is.

“Democracy isn’t cheap - you have to do the work to make it work,” said Besse “… I believe that in Forsyth County we can build up enough human infrastructure, even if the lines don’t change, to make this District a win for progressive policies in two years."

League of Cities’ summit.

She said she still has work to do on the City Council championing affordable housing, economic development and workforce training.

Adams, a Winston-Salem native, is a graduate of Morgan State University in Baltimore. She retired from Johnson Controls in 2013, after 37 years in manufacturing and management positions.

On the City Council, she’s been an advocate for getting healthy food into food deserts, including the Goler CDC hydroponics facility being built at Kimberley Park.

She’s also been vocal on raising city worker pay to competitive rates, which the city has taken steps toward in recent years. She also championed city infrastructure investment, like city bonds and the rehabilitation of the Benton Convention Center.

Dan Besse is with supporters on the first day of early voting.

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The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community.

Let’s keep the enthusiasm going into ’20 Another election is in the record books, and it appears records were made this election cycle. Reports say there were record numbers of people voting early.

This seemed to show enthusiasm.

On Election Day, Nov. 6, in the evening, The Chronicle’s Busta Brown found Sarah Lynn, a volunteer with Democracy North Carolina. She was at her post at Carver High School since 11 a.m. "The traffic flow has been steady all day, and the voters seemed very excited,"

Sarah Lynn, a volunteer with Democracy North Carolina, seemed enthusiastic on Election Day.

More than two dozen people participated in the Souls to the Polls rally and march on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Voters marched from First Baptist Church on Highland Ave. to the Forsyth County Board of Elections on Chestnut St.

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she said.

Even defeated candidates seemed enthusiastic.

“No matter what tomorrow brings, we should not be discouraged,” said Kathy Manning, the Democrat who lost to incumbent Republican Ted Budd in her first bid for elective office, for Congress. “… We know how democracy should work.” People who had not participated in the democratic process before did so, she said.

Another election cycle is now beginning. 2020 should provide some interesting outcomes, if the court victories to fight racial gerrymandering stand.

If the enthusiasm continues, who knows what’s in store for Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina and the United States of America. It is our hope that at least the racists and fear-mongers everywhere will be defeated that year.

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Groups come together to host march to the polls

Rev. Paul Ford leads voters to the Forsyth County Board of Elections on Saturday, Nov. 3.

By TEvIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Saturday, Nov. 3, a coalition of faith and social justice groups, including First Baptist Church (Highland Ave.), the Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem and vicinity, Democracy NC and Working America came together to host a rally and march to the polls.

Before marching to the Forsyth County Board of Elections, 201 N. Chestnut St., more than two dozen citizens gathered at First Baptist Church to create signs and discuss the march while enjoying breakfast.

During the rally Bishop Todd Fulton, president of the MCWSv's social justice committee, delivered a moving address to encourage citizens before heading to the polls. "you have to understand that people lost their lives so we as African-Americans could vote. This is for the millennials and Generation

X, the Baby Boomers and beyond, go to them and say we need to get off the sideline and vote," said Fulton. "...There are 71,000 AfricanAmerican voters in Forsyth County, we're well able to take Forsyth County. Meeting at First Baptist is fine, but we have to move from this room, we have to go to the hood, we have to knock on some doors by Tuesday and tell our brothers and sisters they need to vote."

Rev. Paul Ford, pastor of First Baptist Church, inspired voters during the rally as well. Ford also encouraged citizens to vote against the six amendments included on the ballot and for the city bond projects.

"Don't be fooled and make sure that you nix all six. Here’s another thing - we need to hi-five all of the bonds that are on the ballot because those bonds are going to help with a number of things, including surplus financial resources for our schools here in Forsyth County, “said Ford.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

"...45 percent of the resources from those bonds will be invested in projects and communities like East Winston that will help minority communities."

Others speakers during the rally included Linda Sutton, a local organizer with Democracy NC, and Catherine Medlock-Walton with Working America.

Following the rally, citizens grabbed their signs and made their way to Forsyth County Board of Elections. Although many of the participants in the rally and march had already cast their ballots, many said they were there to support other voters.

“I’m here to encourage other voters. I’ve already voted, but it’s important that we educate others on the importance of this election,” said one rally participant. “Like Bishop Fulton said, we can make a difference.”

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Community Reinvestment Act at risk after 41 Years Charlene Crowell

Guest Columnist

One of the most reliable measures of a community’s economic vitality is convenient access to fullservice banking.

Regardless of whether a community is urban, suburban or rural, both consumers and local businesses rely on brick and mortar bank branches for a wide array of products and services.

New research that measures how well banks serve communities found that America’s access to banking expanded from 2015 to 2017 – except when it comes to more than 53 million Black and Latino consumers or others with low incomes or less education.

In summarizing its new survey findings on banking activity during the past 12 months, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) noted that 1 in 5 U.S. households — 22.7 million — did not use mainstream credit and that “Black and Hispanic households at every income level evaluated in the survey were more likely to be in this condition than white households.”

“The good news is that our nation’s banking sys-

tem is serving more Americans than ever before,” said FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams. “The bad news is that even as the overall number of people who are unbanked has declined, 8.4 million households continue to lack a banking relationship.”

McWilliams’ statement did not directly address how FDIC found that another 48.9 million adults are underbanked. The difference is important.

Underbanked consumers are those who have a bank account but also turn to alternative fringe financial services like payday and auto loans or check cashing services. By comparison, unbanked consumers are those who have no relationship with mainstream banking at all.

Even more importantly, FDIC’s new survey proves how the nation has a nagging, two-tiered system when it comes to financial services: one that serves

white consumers at a growing rate; but leaves behind consumers of color, regardless of income.

Despite this deplorable data, another federal financial agency, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), awards banks and other depository institutions a 93 percent satisfactory or higher rating when it comes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although OCC supervises about 20 percent of the nation’s banks, these institutions comprise approximately 70 percent of total bank assets.

This year CRA turned 41 years old, having been enacted in October 1977

by President Jimmy Carter.

The law was meant to end historical redlining practices that for succeeding generations denied credit to Black America and/or low-income communities.

With a new federal assurance, CRA was to hold banks, credit unions and other depository institutions accountable for local

credit lockouts and other discriminatory practices.

Here’s a question to ponder: How can two federal financial regulators reach such different findings on the state of access to banking and credit for Black America?

It’s a question that deserves an answer. And fortunately, advocates at both the state and national levels are speaking up.

Nov. 15 is the deadline for public comment to OCC on how CRA’s regulatory framework should be reformed.

Of key concern to OCC is a proposal named “one ratio” that would reduce the current CRA evaluation into a mathematical formula. Consumer advocates representing different areas of the country view this proposal as a way to water down current procedures that consider key criteria such as geographic availability, borrower profiles, different classifications of lending like mortgages, small businesses and more.

Cathy Hinko, executive director of Louisville’s Metropolitan Housing Coalition, filed comments with OCC, citing how Black neighborhoods are already underserved.

“To ease bank anxiety about unclear aspects of CRA, communications among the federal agencies, banks, and community groups could be improved,” wrote Hinko.

“However, easing bank anxiety via the one ratio and diminishing the importance of branches, assessment areas, and public input will decrease lending and access to banking in the communities that need it the most.”

“The OCC asks whether CRA consideration should be broadened for additional activities and populations. Industry trade associations have been advocating for CRA consideration for projects that have broad benefits such as financing hospitals that are not necessarily located in low- and moderate-income

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neighborhoods,” said the Buffalo-based Belmont Housing Resources for Western New York.

“However, the OCC must be reminded that the original purpose of CRA was to combat redlining in lowand moderate-income neighborhoods.”

In Dallas, Diane Ragsdale, founder of the South Dallas Fair Park Inner City Community Development Corp.

(ICDC) and a former Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore, also commented to OCC, “CRA ratings must be reformed so the pass rate is no longer 93 percent … Lending and access to banking for people and communities of color must be considered on CRA exams. Mortgage company affiliates of banks must be included on CRA exams.”

“No bank that engages in illegal discrimination and/or harmful consumer activities should receive a positive CRA rating,” noted William R. Tisdale, president and CEO of the Milwaukee Fair Housing Council. “We must not slow the progress that has been made. We need to enhance CRA, not weaken it!”

Charlene Crowell is the Communications Deputy Director with the Center for Responsible Lending.

She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@resp onsiblelending.org.

We the people must be ambassadors for hope and stamp out hate James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

America is the melting pot of the world. It has diversity at its core and all people are welcomed here.

Years ago, my hometown of Winston-Salem, N.C. was a welcoming place for my father, who was Jamaican.

In fact, for a long time my dad was the only Jamaican

in the city.

He decided upon this city because one of his fellow dental friends, Dr. J.C. Morgan, had settled in High Point, a city only minutes from Winston-Salem. The rest is history, as he began his practice and gained the respect of people in the city.

There are many people in my hometown and other cities across America that have similar stories. Their migration started with a friend or relative and it grew from there. I have always spoken fondly about WinstonSalem and growing up there. While it wasn’t a perfect place, its citizens had respect for one another. Yes, we had major differences, but those differences didn’t turn into major violence. Thankfully, our communities in East

Winston didn’t experience shootings and killings.

We lived in times when guns weren’t your calling cards. We did a lot of talking and little fighting. Back in the day, we sold a lot of “wolf tickets.” You must be in a certain age category to know what a wolf ticket is. Plainly stated, a wolf ticket is an exaggeration of a half-truth. It could also be a total fabrication being told in a convincing manner. Still, with these tickets flying around, we didn’t use hateful speech toward each other. We cared about each other and were respectful.

What has happened to us? Where has the civility gone? Has it taken a nap or is it in a permanent slumber?

We have lowered the bar on humanity as feelings are hurt and attitudes are negative. America stands at the corner of disrespect and disillusionment. Caring is not trending much these days and we are on a roller coaster of despair.

Are there some responsible parties for this vile behavior? Yes. We are. There are people that spew out venom and un-truths every day. We have gotten accustomed to it and that is the sad part. We have made hate and violence a part of today’s landscape. We can blame our leaders, but we have allowed this to happen. We don’t say enough and do enough to confront this evil.

Just last week, our nation hit rock bottom again as 11

people were killed at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. It has become painfully clear that places of worship have become battlefields. They are no longer the sacred institutions they once were, at least not in the eyes of the people who commit these heinous acts.

Robert Bowers, the shooter, has been indicted on 44 counts, including federal hate crimes. Bowers, from Baldwin, Pa., was armed with handguns and a Colt AR15 rifle. This investigation will continue as the FBI is searching for a motive.

The motive is he hated a segment of our community.

Bowers will pay for this crime, yet America is in turmoil.

Teaching kindness and civility must continue to be our guiding principles. We can never let a few unbalanced people create a culture of hate.

This is our America, not their America. Pray America.

Pray.

Mecklenburg’s racial integration plan illegal.

School segregation is associated with increasing racial achievement gaps, dropout rates, and incarceration rates. On average, racially and economically isolated schools attract and retain fewer high-performing teachers and suffer from greater teacher and principal turnover. Such schools are more likely to be older, dilapidated buildings.

By contrast, there are benefits associated with school integration. A recent study found that white student performance remained similar whether they went to a school that was mainly white or one that was mostly black. The positive impacts of school integration go beyond test scores. Students attending integrated schools are less prejudiced, increase crossracial trust and friendships,

par. 13). WS/FCS facilitates approximately 30 failing schools, most of which are in the inner city, and all of which are Title I. A Civil Rights discrimination complaint has been filed with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Forsyth County is one of the ten most racially and economically segregated school districts of the state (Nordstrom, 2018).

Cookson, DarlingHammond, Rothman, & Shields (2018) offered four lessons on how to create a system of schools worth attending for all.

Lesson 1: Make All Schools Worthy of Being Chosen Lesson 2: Ensure Access to High-Quality Schools for All Lesson 3: Promote Diversity and Inclusion Lesson 4: Leave No School Behind Nordstrom (2018)

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

He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

How can we make WS/FCS a grade A School Choice District?

Malishal Woodbury Guest Columnist

Kris Nordstrom Guest Columnist

Edwin Bell

Guest Columnist

School choice empowers parents to decide which school best meets their child’s needs. This move-

ment is transforming K-12 education across the nation. According to an article in the Charlotte Observer, nearly 1 out of 5 students in N.C. attend a non-traditional public school.

Kris Nordstrom, policy analyst of the NC Justice Center, highlighted North Carolina’s history about school segregation: The Pearsall Plan allowed districts to shutter schools that became integrated. It was declared unconstitutional in 1969 in Godwin v.

Johnston County BOE. In 1971, a team of NAACP lawyers argued in Swann v.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education that the district had to use student assignment and busing to integrate its schools.

Progress was sidetracked in 2001 when the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals declared Charlotte-

and enhance their capacity for working with others.

The Schott Foundation (2018) rated the states on these criteria for school choice: States are rated on the extent to which they have instituted policies and practices that lead toward fewer democratic opportunities and more privatization, as well as the guardrails they have (or have not) put into place to protect the rights of students, communities and taxpayers. (p. 2) The grade for North Carolina was F. More than half the schools in the WS/FCS have a heavy concentration of lowincome students. The implementation of the choice pupil assignment plan in WS/FCS has produced a school system that produced only 52.8 percent of third graders reading at grade level (Bragg, 2018,

specified what voters can do. A recent study of North Carolina school board elections data shows that electing at least one Democrat leads to student reassignment that is 18 percent closer to achieving racial parity for each school. What if we had a majority of Democrats?

Dr. Edwin Bell is Professor Emeritus of Winston-Salem State University. He was the chair of the Dept. of Education at WSSU. Malishai Woodbury is a professional educator, adjunct lecturer at NC A&T State University in History Dept., and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools District 1 WSFC School BoardElect.

Kris Nordstrom is policy analyst at NC Justice Center.

Group wants to use historic black orphanage buildings

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BY Todd Luck The chronicLe

c o u n t y commissioners heard a proposal last week for using the former Memorial industrial School orphanage to again serve children and the greater community.

The Memorial industrial School originally began as the colored Baptist orphanage home in Winston-Salem’s Belview neighborhood in 1906. it moved to 425 acres of land near rural hall in 1928, where it was renamed Memorial industrial School and was the only African-American orphanage in the state to serve a single county. The county bought the land in 1977 and now uses it for horizons Park and leases a portion of the land with buildings formerly used by the orphanage, to horizons residential care center, which provides comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities.

Last year, horizons residential care reduced the amount of land it was

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leasing from the county from about 27 acres to about nine acres. This meant several of the buildings from the old orphanage are now back under the county’s care, including the Administration Building, Girls’ cottage and Baby cottage.

Last week, english Bradshaw of the Memorial industrial community development corporation gave a presentation on some possible uses for those buildings. it’s a personal cause for Bradshaw, 81, who was just two years old when he was placed at the orphanage. he described living, learning and working there until he was 15 years old, after which he was placed in foster care. he helped get

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Memorial Industrial CDC wants to turn this former Administrative Building of the historic Memorial Industrial School into a multipurpose community center.

Photo courtesy of n.c. State historic Preservation office

Reid

Memorial industrial School added to the national register of historic Places in 2015 and is now hoping to restore a sense of community back to its former buildings.

“We are aware this project is a heavy lift and there are many moving parts,” said Bradshaw, who is former political science professor. consultant kenneth reid of the easton reid Group did an overview of some possible uses for buildings, which he called the children’s Village.

This included using the Administration Building as a multi-use community center and using the Baby cottage as a supervised residence for children in

Memorial Industrial CDC has many possible uses it’s exploring for the Girls’ Cottage and Baby Cottage of the historic Memorial Industrial School.

the foster care system waiting to transition for permanent placement. The group is still exploring uses for the Girls’ cottage, but possibilities included a battered women’s shelter, senior co-housing, transitional housing to foster care children uniting with their parent or parents, and training facilities for Social Services and other organizations. “our whole goal is to see how we can restore a national historic site while serving the children of Forsyth county and also

addressing other problems the county may have,” said reid. he said Memorial industrial cdc would work with the county, community leaders, other local cdcs and organizations– including the children’s center of Surry county– to find the best use for those buildings and make them a reality.

Bradshaw said the commissioners may want to give the cdc a resolution of intent to give it a year to work with horizons residential and

Swift hired as new health director

BY Todd Luck The chronicLe

Forsyth county has hired Joshua Swift to be the county’s new Public health director.

Swift, 41, was most recently the health director of caldwell county, a position he held for about a year. Prior to that, he was the deputy health director in new hanover from 2011-2017 and health director in Stokes county from 2008-2011. Prior to

that, he worked for the health departments in Wilkes and iredell counties. “i am very excited about becoming the health director for the Forsyth county department of Public health,” said Swift. “ My goal is that we continue to serve all the residents of Forsyth county and improve the health of the community. This includes the services we offer, along with working with other organizations and groups in Forsyth to address health disparities and social determinants of health.”

Swift has a Bachelor of Science in health education and Promotion from Appalachian State university and a Master in Public health from the university of South carolina. he is the past president of the n.c. Public health Association (ncPhA). he’s a recipient of the charles Blackmon Leadership Award from the n.c. healthy carolinians office and a special award from the n.c. Public health Association.

Swift, who is originally from Surry

Swift

the county to come up with the best adaptive use for those buildings.

The Administration Building’s gym and occasionally other parts of the building are still used by horizons residential. The county’s Facilities division assessed the building and found it would take minimal repairs to make it a community center. county Manager dudley Watts said that there are plans to use 2016 bond funds for the building's renovations, but that’s still years away.

The cottages are in need of more extensive renovations.

Bradshaw said afterwards that he’s still forming the board for the cdc, but his working team of advisors includes rev.

Paul robeson Ford, rev.

Alvin carlisle and ritchie Brooks, the retired head of the city’s community development department.

c o u n t y, said he applied for the Forsyth county position because he wanted an opportunity to serve a larger county and be closer to his family.

Swift replaces Marlon hunter, who left in August to be chief executive of reGenesis health care in South carolina.

Swift will assume his new position on nov.

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SPORTSWEEK

Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

Oakland is in big trouble

This past off-season, the Oakland Raiders seemed to get the best coach available in the NFL by signing John Gruden. Gruden, a Super Bowl winning coach, signed a 10-year $100 million contract with the Raiders. After a loss to the 49ers on Thursday night, the Raiders fell to 1-7 on the year and the Raiders team seems to be in total disarray.

Coming into the year, Gruden looked to be the prized off-season coaching hire in the league. That quickly changed when there were whispers of a riff between Gruden and star linebacker, Khalil Mack. Mack was looking for a new contract, but Gruden was not willing to sign the All-Pro to the contract he wanted.

Mack held out the entire preseason, prompting Gruden to trade Mack to the Chicago Bears. That move shocked the team and the entire league for that matter. Mack is arguably the best defensive player in the league and Gruden traded him instead of paying him what he was owed. That was the start of the downfall for Gruden.

The Raiders never seemed to bounce back from that move. From the beginning of the season, the team looked to be a step behind in all phases of the game. Couple that with the bad play of quarterback Derek Carr, Oakland seemed to be in big trouble.

It continued to go downhill for Gruden as the Raiders continued to lose ballgames and look terrible while doing so. Then Gruden decided to make another puzzling move by trading wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys. That move seemed to further divide the Oakland locker room.

No one is quite sure what direction Gruden is taking the Raiders. Prior to the start of the season, they seemed to have all of the pieces to at least make a playoff run. As they stand now, they will probably have the Number One overall pick in next year's draft. I'm sure this is not what the Raiders had in mind for Gruden's first year.

Oakland really has hit rock bottom after last Thursday's game against the 49ers. It wasso bad that they lost 34-3 to San Francisco, but what makes the loss even worse is that they lost to a third string undrafted quarterback making his first career NFL start. No one had ever heard of Nick Mullens, but the Raiders made him look like an AllStar.

I am not sure if Gruden is delusional or just trying to keep up morale, but he doesn't seem to be bothered by his team’s performance. These were some of his words following the loss to the 49ers.

“Sometimes we miss a tackle. Sometimes we miss two tackles.

Sometimes we have a man out of his gap. Sometimes we gotta coach perhaps better. It all comes back to me,” he said.

“We just got to do a better job collectively.

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Tournament raises money for breast cancer awareness

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

For the past five years, Hoops4L.Y.F.E. (H4L) has held an annual basketball tournament to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. This year, the nonprofit decided to dedicate the majority of the funds to Taneisha Gist, who is fighting breast cancer.

Each year the nonprofit focuses on an individual to assist in her fight against breast cancer. This year, Gist was chosen by Brittany Ward, founder of H4L, because she has witnessed Gist battle cancer as her close friend.

Ward started the tournament five years ago

Gist

because one of her close friend’s mother was dealing with breast cancer. She says another factor was that many people donate to research, but she felt it was important that those dealing with the disease can

actually use those funds for food or bills.

“Each tournament tells a story and the story this time is Teneisha Gist,” said Ward. “She gets to tell her story about the affects of cancer and how it impacts those in her family.”

This year, the tournament was held at Hanes Hosiery Community Center. Along with basketball, the tournament included several vendors and games for the children to play.

The Dunk Godz and Hoops4L.Y.F.E 2.0 were the two teams that faced off in the final game of the single elimination tournaSee Breast Cancer on B2

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The closely contested game went into double overtime.

Photos by Timothy Ramsey

Youth football takes spotlight at Carver

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The state championships of American Youth Football were held at Carver High School last weekend. Several area teams were victorious and will play in the regional finals this weekend in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

East Forsyth's Khalid Martin invited to Shrine Bowl

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Three players from Forsyth County varsity teams earned a spot in the 82nd annual Shrine Bowl for the state of North Carolina. The game is scheduled to be played on Dec. 15.

Lee Kpogba of Parkland, JaQuan McMillan of West Forsyth, and East Forsyth's Khalid Martin will all participate in the all-star game for seniors held in Spartanburg, S.C. The North Carolina team will be led by Dudley head coach Steven Davis.

Martin was surprised he was selected for the game. He says he just hoped his play on the field was enough to show the coaches he was worthy of playing in the game. The 6 foot 1, 200-pound safety has been a key contributor to the Eagles undefeated season.

“It was kind of ironic because, believe it or not, the day it was announced I was invited to the Shrine Bowl was the same day as my birthday,” said Martin.

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There were multiple vendors involved with the tournament.

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ment. The closely contested game went into double overtime where Hoops4L.Y.F.E 2.0 finally prevailed.

“I am just honored to be that person that can bring this event to the people and it be a success,” Ward continued. “The event has definitely grown and the players are coming from all over the Triad area. I am just excited about putting a face to this disease in the community.”

Ward went on to say that women have to become more vigilant in getting breast

exams. She says early detection can mean the difference between life and death.

Ward says she is appreciative of the fans for coming out and supporting her cause. She said she is thankful for the community not only supporting the tournament, but also Hoops4L.Y.F.E as a whole.

“I am very thankful that all these people came out to support this cause,” she said. “We have to let our black and brown women know about the affects of this disease. This year was about Taneisha and the community came together to rally behind her.”

JV Scoreboard for last Thursday, Nov. 1

E. Forsyth vs.

Reynolds

Glenn vs.

W. Forsyth

(7-3) 48

(4-4) 20 (1-8) 6

(9-1) 45

Mt. Tabor vs.

Dudley

(7-2) 16

Reagan vs.

Davie

(8-0) 42

(6-2) 8

N. Forsyth (3-6) 0 vs.

SW Guilford (6-1) 43

Khalid Martin will play his college football for the Wolfpack of NC State.

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called me and told me I was invited to the Shrine Bowl, I kind of screamed a little bit.”

“I was out in public and everyone around me was looking like 'what is going on with him,' but I was just excited because when I went to try out, we really couldn't because of the weather. They told us they were going to look at our first couple of games this season, so I really tried to look good and put up some good stats.”

Martin feels as though his selection to the Shrine Bowl was warranted based on the statistics he has put up this year.

“I feel like my stats speak for themselves,” he said. “I wasn't really the one who was in the headlines on sports stations or

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too much, they see too much. But in this league, if you make a mistake, good teams and good players will hurt you real bad and that's been the case.”

Gruden really had to be kidding. The 49ers are not a good team, so to be beaten by them 34-3 is embarrassing. San Francisco came into the game with a 1-7 record themselves and were not playing well previously.

For the past couple of weeks, the Raiders’ players don't seem very interested in competing at a high level. They even appeared to give up while playing San Francisco, running half speed and not giving maximum effort.

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websites, but I felt like I proved it on the field last year and this year.”

“I think I am a dominant safety on the field. I feel like whenever the ball touches my hand, magic happens.”

Last year, Martin says he was trying to grow as a player and a leader for the defense. He says this year he has stepped up to become the leader his team needs in their quest for a state championship. Martin thinks his selection to the Shrine Bowl team validates his play on the field.

Martin has committed to play for N.C. State University next fall. He says he built a great connection with the staff and knew that's where he wanted to play college football.

“I just felt like it was home every time I was up there,” he said of N.C. State. “Even when my recruitment was open, they

Raiders’ owner Mark Davis is stuck with Gruden for nine and a half more years and owes him a whopping $95 million on his contract, so firing Gruden would not be a wise move at this moment.

He is going to have to wait and see if Gruden can turn things around.

Gruden was out of coaching for ten years after leaving Tampa Bay in 2008. While he was away from the game, Gruden was lauded as one of the coaching geniuses in the game. I have always thought Gruden received more credit than he deserved. Yes, he won a Super Bowl with the Bucs, but everyone knows that was Tony Dungy's team.

Dungy was the one who collected all of that talent and Gruden really rode the

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stayed true from day one.

They were among the first to come out to see me play and they have been about family and my well-being.”

Even with his selection to the Shrine Bowl, Martin says if another school tries to snatch him away from the Wolfpack, he will decline. He says since they have stayed true to him, so he will stay true to them.

With the Parkland Mustangs losing their first game of the season, the Eagles are the only remaining unbeaten team in the county. Martin says his team should look at that as an example that any team can be beaten on any given night.

“No matter how much talent you have on your team, you can be beaten, so I feel like we should take that as a way to humble ourselves,” he continued.

“We should be ready to execute at all times.”

wave all the way to the top.

I am not saying Gruden is a bad coach, but he may be out of touch with today's game. The league has changed over the last decade, so Gruden needs to adjust his style accordingly. For the Raiders sake, let's hope he can turn things around sooner than later.

On the bright side, by trading away Mack and Cooper, the Raiders now have five first round draft picks over the next two years. Maybe Gruden is a mad scientist that has some great plan that we are just not aware of. I doubt that's the case, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt until we see how things shake out over the next two or three years. Good luck, coach.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Services is excited to announce some longanticipated changes for the organization. They are launching both a capital campaign and a brand repositioning that will speak to the agency’s stance on becoming defenders of potential for the children they serve. In addition, the Davie office has just relocated their office within Mocksville and the Forsyth office is preparing to move to a new office in downtown Winston-Salem.

The capital campaign is off to a strong start as Big Brothers Big Sisters has reached 78 percent of its overall goal of two million dollars. This is with special thanks to generous donors including Kate B. ReynoldsCharitableTrust,BB&T, Reynolds American, the WinstonSalemFoundation,aswellasahost of other individual donors. Big Brothers Big Sisters invites the community to partner with them in their ongoing capital campaign to provide the means to serve children with a

greater capacity.

The new Forsyth office will be located at 200 S. Marshall St. in downtown Winston-Salem.

The organization plans to move into this space in the spring of 2019. The Davie office space has just completed its transition and is now located at 41 Court Square, Mocksville.

This series of changes has brought a new wave of energy to the staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters, and they are excited for the way these new spaces will increase their ability to serve children.

In addition to the changes within the local agency, Brothers Big Sisters Services is excited to introduce its new modernized look. The new brand positioning emphasizes the urgency of creating meaningful connections and clearing the path for youth to reach their full potential.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has always seen incredible potential in every child, and this new brand positioning emphasizes how everyone in the community, from parents and guardians to prospec-

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tive volunteers to donors and supporters, can help defend the potential inherent in our country’s youth and help them achieve their biggest possible futures.

“The need in Forsyth and Davie counties for young people to have a role model is more urgent than ever,” said Shawan Gabriel, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Services. “To attract more volunteers of all generations, we needed a modernization of our brand to make an impact in the community and meet the need of the essential work of matching youth with mentors.”

Learn more about the new brand positioning, the look, or how to get involved at bbbs.org/bigpotential. Share the new look and follow updates on @bbbsnc on Instagram and Twitter, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Services on Facebook using #BBBS. BBBS Manifesto V i d e o : https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MPLokXD_Eb4

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

Nov. 9 – Volunteers needed R E A D W S (Read•Write•Spell) needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public-school students. An information session for people interested in learning more about the program will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem.

Pizza will be provided. For more information, or to register, please email esharan@readws.org or call (336) 723-4391 ext 1509.

Nov. 10 – Veteran’s Day The historic Oddfellows Cemetery, Shorefair Drive, is hosting a Veterans Day program Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. (weather permitting).

Nov. 10 – “Grief Care” – Surviving the Holidays Grief Care presents “Surviving The Holidays” on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, call (336) 723-4531 or (336) 722-5517.

Nov. 10 – Black Superhero “Magic Mama” The N.C. Black Rep will have a staged reading of “Black Super Hero Magic Mama” by Inda Craig-Galván on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Crawford Hall on UNCSA campus. Following the reading, there will be a Town Hall meeting on community policing and social justice featuring special panelists. This event is free.

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Nov. 10 – “Symphony Unbound” The Winston-Salem Symphony is launching “Symphony Unbound”, a new music series that is a break from the traditions and norms of classical music.

“Symphony Unbound: Mandolin Orange” will take place on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $26 and are now on sale by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336464-0145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

Nov. 10 – Holiday Spirit Run/Walk/Stroll Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Walk, Run, or Stroll under the TangleWood Festival of Lights while supporting a wonderful cause at the 6th Annual Miles for Meals 5K & Family Fun Festival (Formerly Souper 5K) on Saturday, Nov. 10.

The event begins at 4 p.m. with free live music, bounce houses, hayrides under the lights, face painting and an array of Food Trucks. The 5K race will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 – Art Sale Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, Inc. and Flow BMW invite the public to the 2018 Fall For Art Fine Art Sale Sunday, Nov. 11 from 6 9 p.m. at Flow BMW. The evening will include a fine art sale with artwork by members of Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, music, horsd'oeuvres, the unveiling of the All-New 2019 BMW X5 and more. Contact Sharee Sloan at ssloan@flowauto.com for more information.

Nov. 11 – Annual “TOAST” Rotary Club of Clemmons Presents Annual “TOAST” (Totally Outstanding Awesome Stroll through Tanglewood) on Sunday, Nov. 11 at Tanglewood Park. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Advance

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ticket purchase is required this year, and no tickets will be available at the door. To purchase tickets, visit TOASTTanglewood.com. line

Nov. 11 – PieFest dead-

Join Youth and Young Professional’s efforts to fund their annual Habitat House by supporting their annual PieFest: baked goods sale.

Online sales close Nov. 11.

Place your order at https://www.habitatforsyth.or g/piefest/.

Nov. 11 – Veterans Day ceremony Forsyth County and the War Memorial Foundation will host a Veterans Day ceremony at the Carolina Field of Honor at Triad Park. The event will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11. The ceremony and parking are free and open to the public. Lawn chairs are encouraged. For more information please visit www.ncwmf.org or contact Scott Matthews, chairman of the War Memorial Board, at scott@filtrationtechnology.co m.

Nov. 11 – Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle on Nov. 11 from 3-4 p.m.

(Rain or shine). Participants will meet at the Winston Salem Safety Bldg., 725 N. Cherry St.

Nov. 12 – Veteran’s Day service The Winston Salem Rescue Mission will hold its annual Veterans Day service on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The Winston Salem Rescue Mission’s New Life Center is located at 718 N. Trade St. If you would like to attend, please call Lou Carrico at (336) 723-1848 ext. 103.

Nov. 12 – K&W serves veterans K&W will offer all mili-

Applications available for City of Winston-Salem University The city is accepting applications for the next class of City of WinstonSalem University, to be held for 12 weeks starting Jan. 31, 2019. This free program gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city’s role in the community. Classes meet Thursday evenings for three hours. Topics will include city governance and finance, sanitation, utilities operations, transportation, public safety, planning and economic development, housing and recreation.

Class size is limited to 20 participants who will be selected through an application process. Applications will be evaluated based on the reason for participating, leadership potential, diversity and residency (city residents receive first priority, then Forsyth County residents). Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 28. Applications are available at the Marketing & Communications Department in City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 336, or by calling CityLink 311. The application is also posted online at CityofWS.org/CWSU and can be printed and mailed in, or filled out and submitted online. For more information, call CityLink 311.

Winston-Salem student to compete in the ‘Jeopardy’ Teen Tournament JEOPARDY! brings its teen tournament and Rohan Kapileshwari, a senior from Winston-Salem, is set to compete. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 7, 15 students aged 14-17 will compete over the course of the two-week event; only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize. Kapileshwari is a JROTC Army cadet who auditioned for JEOPARDY! at contestant search held during the JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB) in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. His Teen Tournament quarterfinal game will air Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Kernersville Café Manager wins National Associate of The Year Selected from more than 600 school districts across the country, Crystal Penn, Café Manager at Kernersville Elementary has been awarded Chartwells K12’s 2018 National Be-A-Star Hourly Associate of the Year.

Every year, one dedicated team member is recognized nationally for going the extra mile, whether it is engaging students or working with team members throughout the district. Crystal Penn has been a part of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools cafeteria team for two years and received this award for her efforts that include building a successful Breakfast in the Classroom program that serves 600 students each day. Beyond that, she’s improved the school’s health score, waste score and employee training efforts.

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tary a complimentary meal on Monday, Nov. 12. The meal includes choice of entrée, two vegetables, bread and beverage. Military ID or proof of military service will be required. This offer will be available to dine-in or take-out customers from 11 a.m. to closing.

Nov. 13 – Harvest Party and Season Review Forsyth Community Gardening “Harvest Party & Season Review” will be held on Nov. 13 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, 1450 Fairchild Road. No registration is required. The event will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Nov. 13 – Quilting class “Quilting With Clem” – Delta Arts Center is hosting a 6 weeks quilting class taught

by Clem Mauney, quilter and long-time instructor, Nov. 13Dec.17, 6-7:30 p.m. Register online at deltaartscenter.org.

For additional info, call (336) 722-2625.

Nov. 13 – Computer class The Carver School Road Branch Library will offer Email/Gmail 101 Computer Class on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. This program is free and open to the public. Carver School Road Branch Library is located at 4915 Lansing Drive. Call (336) 703-2910 for more information and/or to register.

Nov. 13 – “Outbreak” exhibit Wake Forest University will unveil a localized version of a Smithsonian exhibit about infectious diseases on Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m.

Nov. 14 – Bladder health event Wake Forest Baptist Health’s Female Pelvic Health service is sponsoring a

National Bladder Health Month education program on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The free program will be held from 56:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Wake Forest Urology Clinic located at 140 Charlois Blvd, Winston-Salem.

Nov. 14 – “How to Grow and Bloom Orchids” “How to Grow and Bloom Orchids,” an adult education class, will be held on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons. The class is free but registration required: coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or (336) 7032850.

Nov. 15 – Women’s Fund Luncheon The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem celebrates the Power of Passionate Giving at its 13th Annual Luncheon on Nov. 15 at Benton Convention Center. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Ticket price is $25 per person.

Registration required. For more information about The Women’s Fund of WinstonSalem, visit www.womensfundws.org.

Nov. 15 – Documentary and discussion Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ Hidden Town Project is sponsoring a screening of the Frontline Documentary “A Class Divided” followed by a panel and audience discussion on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5:30– 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at St. Philips Moravian Church at 911 S. Church Street in Old Salem.

Parking is available at the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road.

Nov. 15 – Author to speak at WFU Peabody Award-winning

broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author Krista Tippett will visit Wake Forest for a conversation with University President Nathan O. Hatch as part of the Voices of Our Time series. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Nov. 15 – Taste of the South The 9th Annual Taste of the South will be held on Nov. 15 from 6-9:30 p.m. Activities will take place at The Ramkat, 170 W. 9th St. Ticket prices are $60 in advance, $70 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.authoringaction.org/events.

Nov. 15 – Lunch and Learn A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive.

Registration is required. Call (336) 721-6918.

Nov. 15 – Adult Coloring Club Relax and relieve stress with the Adult Coloring Club on Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to noon at the Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. Color and free your mind while listening to smooth jazz. This program is free and open to the public.

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

Nov. 15 - 17 – Book sale The Rural Hall/ Stanleyville Friends of the Library are holding a book sale on the following date at the Library located at 7125 Broad St. Rural Hall on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 from 9a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Jacob Receives Isaac’s Blessing

By the end of this lesson, we will *Recognize the use and consequences of deception. *Repent of our own deception of others. *Explore ways to express our needs and desires in honest and loving ways.

Background: The place is Beersheba and Isaac is lying blind on what he thought was his deathbed. He actually lived another 43 years. Important factors here are: Esau has sold his birthright (25:33) and married a Hittite woman (26:34-35). Knowing all of this, Isaac still intends to grant him the blessing of the first born. But, in steps Rebekah, perhaps intent on making sure of God’s promise to her (25:22-23) concerning her favorite son Jacob. Her manipulation of the situation resulted in her never seeing Jacob again.

Lesson: Rebekah listened in on Isaac’s conversation with Esau and was determined that Jacob be the recipient of the blessing of the firstborn and not Esau. There was trickery here on all points. Their lies and actions: Rebekah made Jacob to smell and feel like Esau, and she cooked the goat meat and made it taste and smell like venison, all this to take advantage of a blinded father, who himself was showing favoritism even when the son was wrong (vs.5-17). Jacob was not innocent, either.

After being dressed and equipped for deception, Jacob proceeds to lie to his father, Isaac, and to the Lord (vs.

18-20). Pretending to be Esau with an answer for every doubt that Isaac expressed, Jacob received the blessing, but with consequences neither he nor Rebekah could have foreseen, though Rebekah did say that she would take the blame and the curse if need be. Jacob’s blessing that day did indeed cost him heavily: 1) he never saw his mother after that; 2) Esau wanted him dead; 3) Laban, his uncle, deceived him; 4) his family life was riddled with conflict; and 5) he was exiled for years from his family.

Throughout their intercourse, Isaac knew something was amiss, so in his blessing of Jacob he called on God’s Word, some of which were a repeat of what God had said to Abram: “Cursed be those who curse you, and blessed be those who bless you.” (vs.29d). God’s Word will stand without our prompting. (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

Alumni such as Duane Hudson Reid (MDiv ’14) rely on their unique, holistic theological education to support their work as religious leaders.

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Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity has, for the sixth consecutive year, been recognized as part of the Seminaries that Change the World by the Center for Faith and Service.

Each year, the Center identifies a select group of seminaries and divinity schools offering innovative courses, programs, and opportunities for students seeking to engage in social justice and service work while in seminary.

The Center identified the Class of 2018-19 in a recent announcement.

The School of Divinity’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree cultivates new voices alongside a rich theological heritage, equipping informed leaders who are equipped to use the sources of the past for thinking creatively about the issues facing communities in the present.

The School’s innovative Ministry Studies cur-

riculum explores practices suited to vocations in a variety of ministry contexts. With area requirements that focus on race and class, gender and sexuality, religious pluralism, and science, health, and ecological well-being, the School of Divinity cultivates a community of learners that is responsive to changing patterns of religious life in North America and the increasing needs of its communities. Additionally, optional degree concentrations are available in areas related to food, health, ecological well-being, and Episcopal studies.

“Christian Responses to Immigration,” being taught this fall by Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell Gandolfo, focuses on the Christian response to Latin American immigration to the United States.

Investigating the history, causes, and current policy debates, the class analyzes various biblical, theological, and practical

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For Your Consideration: Was Isaac being true to tradition in blessing Esau, knowing of his disposition to Jewish custom, or was he just playing favorites? Was Jacob less guilty than Rebekah who had heard from God regarding this matter?

Life’s Application: Scheming over inheritance ripped Isaac’s family apart. Lies and deception never yield a peaceful ending. Today social media, taxes, work projects, and even simple conversations are daily opportunities to lie and deceive. It is imperative that we realize that “the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9)

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NOW – Nov. 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.

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The congregation of Burkhead United Methodist Church has been holding this fundraiser for nearly 20 years.

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The congregation of Burkhead United Methodist Church held their annual fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 3. The church sold Port-a-Pit BBQ chicken, along with having several vendors in attendance for the visitors to patronize.

The fundraiser is held to fund the church’s various community outreach projects. Event co-chair Beth Dixon says this is the most popular event the church holds during the

year. She said many people wait all year just to come out for the delicious barbeque.

“It is very popular and has continued to grow over the years,” said Dixon about the fundraiser. “I love my church and the support we get from the members and surrounding community is unreal.”

Rev. Dr. Carl Manuel, senior pastor of Burkhead United, said he really enjoys this event because it allows him to fellowship with the community.

“We are blessed this year to have

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full support from the community and it's also a time where the church can come together to work as a group,” said Manuel.

“I am blessed that the Lord gives me an opportunity to serve the community and the guests that come each and every year,” he continued. “Just to meet and fellowship with the people of Winston-Salem is truly a pleasure.”

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Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle on Nov. 11 from 3-4 p.m. (Rain or shine). Participants will meet at the Winston Salem Safety Bldg., 725 N. Cherry St.

ices will begin at 7 p.m., the Sunday service at 10:45 a.m.

NOW – Nov. 11 Women’s Day The women of Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th Street and Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr., pastor, will celebrate their 82nd Women's Day until Nov. 11. Weeknight serv-

Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day service St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 810 N Highland Ave., will observe Veterans Day with a service at 11

NOW – Nov. 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.

Nov. 11 13th Pastoral Anniversary The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N Jackson Ave., will celebrate the 13th Anniversary of their beloved Pastor Paul W. Hart on Sunday Nov. 11 at the 11 a.m. worship hour. The guest speaker will be Minister Velma McCloud of Piney Grove Baptist Church.

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approaches embedded in a variety of contemporary Christian responses to a number of issues, including border policy, deportation of undocumented immigrants, and campaigns for immigrant workers’ rights.

Alumni such as Duane Hudson Reid (MDiv ’14) rely on their unique, holistic theological education to support their work as religious leaders. in addition to serving as a pastor, Reid is an author, poet, spoken word artist, and radical change agent unafraid to deal with today’s social issues.

“The School of Divinity heightened my awareness of my purpose and encouraged me to use my voice and my being to bring about positive change,” he said. “i had real opportunities for exposure, growth, and learning – socially, education-

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with the community. He said that is what the church is supposed to be about.

He wants to continue interacting with more community members, so they will know the church is there for them.

Some visitors bought multiple meals. Sharon Lacey and her husband have been coming to the event for several years.

They were invited by a member of the church and have been “hooked” ever since. “i love to have the chance to give to a worthy cause, but the real treat is the great barbeque,” she said. “My husband and i buy at least four or five meals. We love great barbeque.”

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a.m. The speaker will be The Rev. Ralph Botte, (Captain) chaplain U.S. Army Reserves. A meal will be served. All are welcome. The Rev. Dr. Hector K. Sintim is priest in charge. For more info, call (336) 971-1450.

Nov. 11 Anniversary and concert New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) Music and Fine Arts Ministry will celebrate the Ensemble’s 21st Anniversary Concert on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The address is 1033 Newbirth Dr., East Bend,

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ally, and culturally. Those experiences taught me how to look at life through different lenses and challenged me to be more mindful, accepting, and less judgmental of others.”

As part of a Top 30 National University, the School of Divinity draws on a wealth of resources from across a growing campus. Assisting students to cope with adversity, build rewarding relationships, and live with a sense of purpose as individuals and within communities, the School partners with Thrive, a campus-wide initiative that seeks to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and perspective to maintain a healthy, balanced life. Thrive focuses on eight core dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual.

Second-year Master of Divinity student Torie Zeiner serves as the volunteer coordinator at The Bolton Food Pantry, an

elementary school food pantry in Winston-Salem. The Bolton Pantry is based on an interfaith-model, where three faith communities are coming together with a mission to help provide food for a community that faces food insecurity.

“My internship at the Bolton Elementary School Food Pantry has given me the advantage to participate and see first hand a community nonprofit startup get its feet off the ground,” she said. “This has given me learning opportunities to engage with food insecurity in our community and among our most vulnerable, children. With my internship, my classroom has enlarged, extending beyond Wake Forest's campus into the community around me, providing me with real-world insight and opportunities for learning and growth about topics that interest me, such as community assets, food insecurity, and interfaith actions.”

With a student body that identifies as

46 percent ethnic minority and comes from over 38 religious affiliations and 50 educational backgrounds, what results is a vibrant educational environment where students engage the diversity of the communities they will serve.

“What we learn about God, faith, self, and vocation in this place is life and world-changing,” said School of Divinity interim Dean Jill Y. Crainshaw. “For seminaries and divinity schools, changing the world requires educating a generation of leaders who live out callings to promote – to shout, whisper, listen for and embody – justice, health, and well-being so that communities and individuals can voice and embody their own vocational shouts and whispers with meaning and purpose.

This is the educational mission of Wake Forest University School of Divinity.”

For more information about Seminaries that Change the World, visit http://www.stctw.org/.

Reid honored with plaque at Waterworks Waterpark

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During a special ceremony on Wednesday, oct.

31, city officials unveiled a plaque at the Waterworks Waterpark honoring Marva Reid.

The plaque, which was unveiled by Mayor Allen Joines and Councilman Derwin Montgomery, features a photo of Reid and credits her for her efforts to bring a pool to the East Winston community.

A lifelong swimmer, Reid's fight for a pool began in 2006 when she returned to her hometown to find all the pools in East Winston had vanished. She immediately got to work reaching out to elected officials, media outlets and community organizations spreading the word about the need for a pool.

"When i returned home, i found East Winston in distress, but i knew i wasn’t going to leave so i stared asking questions. i didn't see any neighborhood associations having meetings to discuss the issues, so i started it myself," said Reid. "This first issue we wanted to address was community safety and it just snow-

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Nov. 11 Health screening The Health and Wellness Ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in partnership with Novant Health, hosts free screening to assess: body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, and hemoglobin A1C on Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screenings are free but registration is required. Call (336) 2771880, or email CommunityWellness@nov anthealth.org.

balled from there."

For more than 15 years as president of the East/Northeast N e i g h b o r h o o d Association, Reid and others urged City Council and the Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation Department to invest in the lives of the young people in East Winston. And in May of this year all that hard work paid off when the Winston Waterworks Waterpark officially opened at the corner of Waterworks and Winston Lake roads.

The park includes a lazy river, a spray ground, water slides and a pool.

Before unveiling the plaque, Mayor Joines and Montgomery, who represents the East Ward, applauded Reid for her hard work and dedication to uplift her community.

"She sure had the perseverance to stay focused on pushing for this project for many, many years and we finally were able to include it in the 2014 Bonds that were approved by the voters," said Joines.

"Congratulations to you, Marva. Thank you for your sometimes not so quiet voice and pushing us to do the right thing here."

Nov. 11 Worship services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Nov. 11. The Awake service will be at 9 a.m. Explorations and the Forum services will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the Traditional worship service will be at 11 a.m.

For more info, see UUFWS.org.

Nov. 11 Women’s Day service Rev. Dr. Gloria L. Thomas and the John Wesley church family will celebrate Woman’s Day, Nov. 11 at the 11 a.m. serv-

Marva Reid unveils a plaque at the Waterworks Waterpark honoring her work to bring a pool to the East Winston community during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

Montgomery, who is a co-owner of The Chronicle, said when he came into office in 2009 he remembers Reid coming to him personally to talk about the issues in the East Winston community. He said despite popular belief, they do look to citizens to help direct development in communities. "if you came to this facility during the summer, i'd say that this was proba-

ice. Kristy C. Franklin will be the speaker.

Nov. 14 - 18 Pastor Appreciation Born Again Free Church, 741 Moravia St., will have an appreciation service for Apostle Barbara G. Adams Nov. 14-18.

Weeknight services will begin at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at 741 Moravia St., The Sunday Service will be at 10 a.m. and will be at the Thomasville location, 315 Spring St. For more information please visit us at bornagainfreechurch.org.

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bly one of the most diverse locations of recreation in the city of Winston-Salem and that's what we're about - bringing people together from diverse backgrounds and settings," he said, "and by the impetus of Marva Reid pushing and prodding and never allowing the council or me to forget that we needed to make this investment and that we needed to restore opportunities for people to swim in

Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call (336) 725-0901.

Emergency food giveaway Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 Northhampton Drive, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.);

this community."

When asked how it felt to be recognized for her hard work, Reid said it gives her the motivation to do more and continue to fight for change and development in East Winston.

"We're not finished. it just let me know that we need to do more and that we have to continue on,” Reid said. first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 a.m.).

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Zecariah Outlaw was all smiles as he stood in front of the large pumpkins with his sister, Gianna.

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Hospital patients celebrate Halloween

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To add some Halloween spirit to Brenner Children’s Hospital, three large pumpkins were donated and carved by a local farmer. The largest pumpkin weighed more than 800 pounds. Gail

Newsom is a local farmer who has donated pumpkins to Brenner Children’s for 18 consecutive years. Newsom’s pumpkins typically take 30 to 90 days to grow.

Children also were able to trick-ortreat for Halloween-inspired goodies.

EnergyUnited awards grants to teachers STATESVILLE – EnergyUnited is awarding over $40,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 37 teachers to fund engaging classroom learning

offering Bright Ideas grants to local educators.

During the month of November, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives will award teachers statewide close to $600,000 in Bright Ideas education grants.

projects. Students at schools in Catawba, Forsyth, Guilford, Cabarrus, Davidson, Davie, Iredell, Rowan and Alexander Counties, will participate in Bright Ideas projects funded by

Since 1994, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives collectively have awarded more than $11.5 million to Tar Heel teachers.

The Bright Ideas program has reached well over 2.2 million North Carolina

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*Kathleen Crook of Morgan Elementary School. The grant was for $1,100.00 for Science: Structures and Functions Unit 5.L.1

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“Investing in the education of our youth and future leaders is a major part of EnergyUnited’s commitment to the communities we serve.”

–Maureen Moore, Communications Manager of EnergyUnited.

EnergyUnited this year.

“Educators who win Bright Ideas grants are going above and beyond for their students,” said Maureen Moore, Communications Manager of EnergyUnited. “We’re excited to support their innovative and creative learning initiatives through the Bright Ideas program each year.”

Winning projects include: 3-D technology, robotics, teaching virtual reality, science labs, and STEM projects. This year, EnergyUnited will be inviting all the winners to attend one of three luncheons in November, where we will recognize all the winners.

Since the Bright Ideas grant program began in 1994, EnergyUnited has contributed more than $800,000 to local teachers.

“Investing in the education of our youth and future leaders is a major part of EnergyUnited’s commitment to the communities we serve,” Moore said.

EnergyUnited is one of 26 member-owned electric cooperatives in the state

students and sponsored more than 11,000 projects in all subjects including math, reading, science and technology, history, music and the arts.

Bright Ideas grant applications are collected each year from April through mid-September, and winning proposals are selected in a competitive evaluation process by a panel of judges. The application process will reopen for interested teachers in April 2019.

To find out more information about the Bright Ideas grant program, visit www.energyunited.com/br ight-ideas-program.

The Forsyth County winners were:

*Bryn Salter of The North Carolina Leadership Academy.

The grant awarded was in the amount of $271.54 for Microscopy of Blood *Edward Thutt of Reagan High. The grant totaled $1,280.00 for Sustainable Energy Solutions

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Walk to End Alzheimer's in W-S raises over $122,000

Members of the team Salemtowne Shines, led by Team Captain Rona Klein (gold shirt), are shown.

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On Nov. 5, nearly 900 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Winston-Salem in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Bailey Park on Oct. 27.

Participants raised a record-breaking amount – over $122,000 – to fund Alzheimer's care, support and research programs.

Donations are still being accepted through Dec. 31 a t http://act.alz.org/WinstonS alem.

“Our Walk participants, volunteers, sponsors, staff and the greater Forsyth County community went above and beyond to make this year’s Walk a huge success,” said Katherine L. Lambert, CEO of the Western Carolina Chapter. “We appreciate everyone coming together to take steps for Alzheimer’s disease and to raise critical funds for Alzheimer’s research and local support services.”

WFBH-Sticht Center was the top fundraising team at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising $16,063. The other top fundraising teams include: SLC – Homestead Hills ($13,964) and Sigma Pi, Alpha-Nu ($5,505).

Added Lambert,

“Congratulations to the top teams for their stellar fundraising efforts.

Together, we are showing the 7,000 people estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s in Forsyth County that we care and we will never give up in the fight to end this disease.”

Additional Facts and F i g u r e s : (http://www.alz.org/facts/)

*One in 10 people age 65 and older (10 percent) has Alzheimer's dementia.

*An estimated 5.7 million Americans, including 170,000 North Carolina residents, are living with Alzheimer’s, a number estimated to grow to as many as 16 million by year 2050. *Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women.

*African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older whites.

*Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older whites.

The Alzheimer’s Association - Western

Carolina Chapter hosts 14 walks across central and western North Carolina during the months of September and October.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The Western Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in the 49 central and western North Carolina counties that serves over 110,000 people currently living with Alzheimer's disease and their 330,000 caregivers in these counties.

The chapter provides a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, and MedicAlert. The chapter offers opportunities to get involved and to make a difference.

For more information about Alzheimer's disease or the Alzheimer's

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NCDOT TO HOST A PUBLIC MEETING IN NOVEMBER FOR THE PROPOSED WINSTON-SALEM NORTHERN BELTWAY EASTERN SECTION (FUTURE 1-74) PROJECT U-2579 SECTIONS D, E, AND F BETWEEN UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND NEW WALKERTOWN ROAD FORSYTH COUNTY

STIP Project No. U-2579 D, E, And F

The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to construct the Eastern Section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway (Future I-74), Projects U-2579 Sections D, E, and F. Project U-2579D would be constructed between U.S. 311 and I-40 Project U-2579E would be constructed between I-40 and I-40 Business/U.S. 421.

Project U-2579F would be constructed between I-40 and I-40 Business/U.S. 421.

The public meeting will be held at Bethany Baptist Church located at 600 Old Hollow Road, in Winston-Salem, on Tuesday, November 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide interested citizens with updated information on the project and gather public input.

Interested citizens may attend at any time between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. Representatives of NCDOT and the design-build team of Flatiron Constructors, Inc – Blythe Development Company will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or later by November 27, 2018.

Information on the project can be viewed or downloaded online at: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/wsnb/Pages/default.aspx

For additional information contact Michael Shumsky, NCDOT Design-Build Project Manager, by phone at (919)707-6341 or by email at mshumsky@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, NCDOT Senior Public Involvement Officer by phone at (919) 707-6073 or by email at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

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Judges rule House districts break redistricting ban

BY GARY D. ROBERTSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH, N.C. — More redrawing of North Carolina legislative boundaries would be required next year if Friday's ruling by state judges striking down four state House districts stands.

A three-judge panel Friday agreed with advocacy groups and voters that several alterations to Wake County districts, last year, violated North Carolina's constitutional prohibition against middecade redistricting.

The four districts were used in Tuesday's election, but the ruling didn’t stop those races and could be appealed.

In their unanimous decision, the trial court judges told Republican mapmakers to fix the problems and approve a new Wake County House map

by July 1 – or sooner if next year's legislative session ends before that date – for use in 2020 elections.

The plaintiffs want those districts returned to how they were initially drawn in 2011. Their attorneys argued Republicans changed three of the four districts to improve chances for Republican election victories this fall.

The seats are important to Democrats trying to end the GOP's veto-proof majority in the chamber.

Provisions in the state constitution say state legislative districts “shall remain unaltered'' until the release of each decade's census numbers. There are exceptions when courts order changes, as they have this decade.

Maps for legislative and congressional districts drawn by the GOP-con-

trolled General Assembly have been litigated for most of the decade.

Congressional boundaries originally were struck down for racial gerrymandering, then later on claims of excessive political bias.

The U.S. Supreme Court received briefs this week from groups asking that they hear partisan gerrymandering claims.

Friday's ruling “brings us closer to the day that,

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for the first time this decade, the voice of the voters and not politicians' illegal manipulations will determine the outcome of elections,'' Allison Riggs with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, the plaintiffs' chief attorney, said in a release.

The current litigation originates from a 2016 federal court decision throwing out nearly 30 legislative districts in 2016. The legislature redrew the lines in August 2017, making changes to most Wake County districts.

Meanwhile, the state NAACP, League of Women Voters, other groups and voters sued in state court over the four Wake districts – the case before Superior Court Judges Paul Ridgeway, Joseph Crosswhite and Alma Hinton.

Their ruling Friday declared the configuration of Wake County House districts violated the state constitution because altering Districts 36, 37, 40 and 41 “was not necessary to comply with federal law.''

Voters break Republican supermajority in legislature CHRONICLE WIRE REPORTS

North Carolina voters were deciding Tuesday whether Gov. Roy Cooper and his Democratic colleagues will gain influence in the current Republicandominated legislature for the next two years, and if GOP policy proposals should be etched in the state constitution.

The News and Observer reported that voters in the 2018 midterm election broke the Republican supermajority in the N.C. General Assembly.

The Associated Press reported that all 170 General Assembly seats were up for election, and Democrats needed to win four additional House seats or six more Senate seats to end the Republicans' veto-proof control. The supermajorities have allowed Republicans to pass legislation at will since 2013, in particular those eroding the governor's powers since Cooper was narrowly elected in 2016.

Voters also are choosing seats for the U.S. House, county offices and for state courts, including one on the state Supreme Court.

Democrat Anita Earls won the Supreme Court seat, unseating Associate Justice Barbara Jackson, a Republican. The Earls victory gives Democrats five of the seven seats on the

court.

The News and Observer reportd that in the legislature, Democrats needed to flip four seats in the state House and six in the state Senate to break the Republican supermajority, which allows to the GOP to override vetoes issued by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Democrats broke through by flipping seats around Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro.

Wake County Republicans Nelson Dollar, Chris Malone, John Adcock and Tamara Barringer all lost.

The N.C. Democratic Party leader Wayne Goodwin said the victories prove voters want legislators to “invest more in education, expand access to affordable health care and support working families.”

Voters defeated a pair of constitutional amendments on the ballot that would have swung authority over filling judicial vacancies and the elections board from the governor and toward the legislature.

Voters approved a third that would mandate photo identification to vote in person. Republicans have been unsuccessful twice since 2011 in voter ID laws they passed – one was vetoed and the other struck down by federal judges.

Associated Press writer Tom Foreman Jr. contributed to this report from Mint Hill, North Carolina.

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We accept major credit card payment on all classfied Ads. Email us your ad by Monday...see it on Thursday: adv@wschronicle.com M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES JIMMY R. LYNCH & SONS, INC, AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTOR, Will Consider All Quotes regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is SOLICITING BIDS FOR M/WBE PARTICIPATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT.

Project Name: Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) Idols Road Regional Lift Station (Re-Bid) Bid Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 2:00 PM

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening: 11-26-18

Work includes the following trades: Materials, Paving, Water, Sewer, Earthwork, Electrical, Pump Station, Hauling, Erosion Control, Seeding, Clearing & Grubbing, Instrumentation & Mechanical and any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

The Work to be performed under these Contract Documents for the Idols Road Regional Lift Station Project includes, but is not limited to, the following: TriPlex Regional Wastewater Pump Station, approximately 1,000 LF of 30-inch gravity sewer, approximately 1,200 LF of 20inch force main along with related site work, access drive, electrical and controls, and ancillary items.

Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com with any questions about the project documents.

Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.

Bidding documents also may be examined at the following locations: Office of the City/County Purchasing Dept. Room 324, City Hall Building @ 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336-747-6829) Monday through Friday between hours of 9 AM and 4 PM by appointment/ Jerry Bates (336-747-6939) jerryjb@cityofws.org Also, at ConstructConnect, 2825 Edwards Road, Suite 800, Cincinnati, OH 45209 (800-364-2059) ext. 8221 or at the Issuing Office- HIGHFILL @ 380 Knollwood Street, Suite 734, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, contact Nikki Jackson, Phone: 336-443-2286, email: njackson@hiepc.com Monday through Friday between hours of 9 AM and 4 PM by appointment.

JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 12-4-18 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work.

All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of Winston-Salem JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors.

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WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION IDOLS ROAD REGIONAL LIFT STATION

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 143-128 and 143-129, sealed Bids for the construction of the Idols Road Regional Lift Station will be received by the City/County Utility Commission (Owner) at the office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 until 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at which time, all Bids that have been duly received will be publically opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding and to reject any or all proposals. Bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The Project consists of construction of a tri-plex regional wastewater pump station, approximately 1,000 LF of 30-inch gravity sewer, approximately 1,200 LF of 20-inch force main along with related site work, access drive, electrical and controls, and ancillary items.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 AM local time on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in Room 16, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem 27101. This pre-bid conference is not mandatory but you are encouraged to attend.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HIGHFILL, 380 Knollwood Street, Suite 734, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, contact: Nikki Jackson, phone: 336-443-2286, email: njackson@hiepc.com

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office by registering with the Engineer. Charges for all documents obtained will be $250 for each set of plans and specifications. Partial sets of Drawings or Specifications will not be available from the Issuing Office.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following locations:

1. Office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm by appointment.

2. ConstructConnect, 2825 Edwards Road, Suite 800, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209, 800-364-2059 x8221

Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any Bidding Documents obtained from any source other than the Issuing Office. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the Bidding Documents that may be issued.

Compliance with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Special Conditions is required on this Contract. SRF requirements are included in the Bidding Documents.

Compliance with the City/County Utility Commission's Minority and Women Business Enterprise program is required on this project. Please refer to the Special Instructions to Bidders contained in the Bidding Documents.

The City reserves the right to reject all bids or any portion of any bid they deem necessary for the best interest of the City, to accept any item or group of items unless qualified by the bidder, and to acquire additional quantities at prices quoted on the Bid Form.

Instructions for submitting bids may be obtained by contacting Jerry Bates, City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, 336-747-6939 or email (preferred): jerryjb@cityofws.org.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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

EMPLOYMENT

Housing Stability Data Coordinator, Community Intake Center

The United Way of Forsyth County is currently seeking applications for a Housing Stability Data Coordinator for the Community Intake Center. This position will be responsible for working with the CIC team to identify homeless individuals in Forsyth County, interviewing them and ensuring that all required HMIS data is entered.

See www.forsythunitedway.org for full job description. Peer support certification or equivalent preferred. Please submit cover letter and resume at https://forsythunitedway.easyapply.co TE Connectivity in Winston Salem, NC, is looking for a Financial Analyst to track, model, and project financial impacts associated with foreign exchange, providing key insights. Send resume to: Fernanda Melo, HR, TE Connectivity, 3800 Reidsville Rd., Winston Salem, NC 27101

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

Police Records Specialist- 2962 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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

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The 9th annual Taste of the South promises to be an evening of Southern cuisine, wine and brews, music by Martha Basset, and a film and performances by Authoring Action! teen authors, all to raise money to support the arts and educational programs of Authoring Action! These programs help teens to author their own lives and engage the world through creative writing, spoken word, film, poetry, art, and design. Harnessing the power of creative writing and performance art, Authoring Action engages and trains young people to author original works about issues impacting their lives and the greater community. In partnership with professional artists, writers and mentors, teens learn to take ownership of their educational success and become agents for community building, social change and positive messages to their peers The event will be held

on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Ramkat, 170 W. 9th St. in the Arts District in downtown Winston-Salem. There will be an array of the best in Southern cuisine, North Carolina wines, hand-crafted beers, and desserts to sample, provided by local restaurants, wineries and brewers. Attendees can enjoy music while they bid on silent auction items.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $70 at the door.

The evening will also include a dynamic performance by Authoring Action teens, ending with a community call to support their Just Us program. This writing and film program works with both teens in the judicial system and teens at risk of entering the system. Program participants are recommended by court counselors and judicial personnel. Currently, the program receives partial funding from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC).

The evening will be led by co-chairs, the Honorable District Court

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Judge Lisa Menefee and our County Commissioner Fleming El Amin. Judge Menefee refers teens to the program and supports

Authoring Action as a preventative and productive program for teens at risk.

One hundred percent of the proceeds of Taste of the

The Taste of the South fundraising event includes performances by the Authoring Action! Teen Authors.

South support Authoring a whole. Authoring Action Action, a program that pos- is a 501 (c)(3) Charitable itively impacts not only the Organization. For more lives of individual youth, information, visit www. but also our community as authoringaction.org/events

COMP PASSION HAS A NEW NAME ME. HOSPICE & PALLIA ATIVE CARECENTER IS NOW…

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For the 17th year in a row, Winston-Salem has been ranked as one of the top 10 most technology-advanced cities of its size in America by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute.

Winston-Salem ranked third in the center's 2018 Digital Cities Survey of cities with a population of 125,000 to 249,999. The annual study ranks the use of information technology by local governments.

The 2018 survey ranked cities for their use of digital technology to tackle social challenges, enhance cybersecurity and improve transparency, said Teri Takai, the center’s executive director. “This year’s Digital Cities Survey winners are leading the nation when it comes to leveraging data to improve a wide range of city services and initiatives,” Takai said.

The center cited the city’s use of data to better allocate city resources and combat such issues as blight in neighborhoods; its development of an “open data” portal that will be a prominent feature on the new city website now in development; its implementation of an online sign-up tool for citizens who want to speak at City Council meetings, and which allows the city to better identify trends; and the city’s active cyber-security program that includes training, preventative measures and disaster-recovery initiatives.

Tom Kureczka, the city’s chief information officer, said that the ranking is national affirmation of the city’s collaborative approach to using technology. “Multiple city departments, working together, have enabled us to leverage technology to efficiently provide more and improved services to our community,” Kureczka said.

“Our top 10 ranking for 17 consecutive years validates the city’s continuous effort to strike a healthy balance between maintaining our current technology and looking to tomorrow by aligning our technology investments with the City Council’s strategic focus areas,” he added.

Winston-Salem has ranked in the top 10 of the center’s annual survey every year since 2002, the first year the city participated. This includes a first-place ranking in 2014 and second-place rankings in 2003, 2008, 2011 and 2017.

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