October 20, 2022

Heart Walk raises awareness about health inequities in the African American community

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“Health equity is when everyone, irrespective of race, ethnicity, socio-eco nomic status or communi ty, has the fair and just op portunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires a holistic approach to re move obstacles to optimal health such as poverty, dis crimination and their con sequences. It means that everyone has fair housing, quality education, safe en vironments and access to health care,” said Dr. Gold ie Byrd, executive direc tor of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Health equity is one of the reasons she’s pushing for more African Ameri cans to attend the 2022 Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk. This year’s walk is in-person and takes place this Sunday, Oct. 23. It’s under the leadership of Dr. Bryd and Brad Roeh renbeck, general counsel and vice president of Legal Services & Compliance for MedCost. Dr. Byrd and Roehrenbeck are leading an executive leadership team to raise critical funds benefitting heart disease and stroke research and prevention education.

“We want the African American community to join us in order to raise awareness about how heart disease and stroke are af fecting our community. Heart disease is the num ber one killer in the United States, and these two dis

eases are most prevalent and debilitating in the Af rican community,” said Dr. Bryd regarding the push for African Americans to participate in this year’s walk.

“We want dollars from the American Heart As sociation (AHA) to flow into our communities to conduct research, increase awareness, and assist with environmental and behav ior changes that reduce prevalence of heart disease and stroke. Ultimately, we want a better quality of life and increased life ex pectancies that have been reduced in African Ameri cans because of these dis eases,” she added.

The Pastor’s Network (TPN) is a huge support er of the Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk and an integral component of the health equity initiatives put forth by the Maya An gelou Center. Their goal is to bring a holistic approach into the pursuit of health.

“The Triad Pastors Network is an ecumeni cal, interfaith, and multigenerational group of faith leaders. The mission of the TPN is to establish assetbased trusted partnerships among regional pastors, and between pastors and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity (MA CHE). The partnership identifies health priorities, and sets agendas relative to the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health of their congrega tions and communities,” said Pastor Lamonte Wil

liams, who is a member of the Maya Angelou Cen ter for Health Equity and serves as a facilitator be tween the faith community and Wake Forest School of Medicine.

“The Walk is an event that was approved by the TPN as its collaborative activity among TPN faith communities for 2022. It is just one health event hosted by the TPN and fits well with our mission and purpose,” he said.

According to a press release from the American Heart Association, cardio

vascular disease claims more lives each year in the United States than all forms of cancer and Chronic Lower Respira tory Disease combined. Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. According to the 2019 Forsyth Coun ty, N.C. State of the Coun ty Health Report, heart dis ease is the second leading cause of death and stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Forsyth Coun ty. However, heart disease and stroke are largely pre ventable by knowing your

vital health numbers, man aging your personal risk factors and making hearthealthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and becoming more active.

“A healed African American community will be healthier, in general. It will not simply be the absence of disease, but it will have equal access to overall excellent health, wealth, and well-being,” said Dr. Byrd.

Everyone is invited to register to walk at the inperson 2022 Winston-Sa lem Heart and Stroke Walk

at Bailey Park in Down town Winston-Salem.

With Healthy for Good Sponsors Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and MedCost, and Forsyth Life is Why Sponsor Novant Health, check-in starts at 1 p.m. and the walk begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 23. Register today at www. winstonsalemheartwalk. org to register to walk or form a team. For event questions, contact Tri adNC@heart.org.

Hartsfield campaigning hard for DA, getting voters to the polls is key

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

After serving the citi zens of Forsyth County for 20 years as a district court judge, on the same day she announced her retirement, Denise Hartsfield an nounced that she would be running for Forsyth Coun ty District Attorney. Earli er this week The Chronicle caught up with Hartsfield while on the campaign trail to discuss her decision to run, her plans if elected and much more.

While speaking to volunteers and other sup porters at her 100 Women in White Voter Rally and Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 16, Hartsfield said she isn’t seeking office for any personal gain but to help move Forsyth County for ward and bring the human aspect back to the district attorney’s office.

“I’m not doing this for fame, I’m doing it because I love this city. I’m doing it because I love Forsyth County,” Hartsfield con tinued . “I’m doing it for the little girls everywhere. I’m doing it for folks who believe violence is a natu ral occurrence and that’s the way life should be. I’m doing it to change that per spective.”

A native of WinstonSalem, after high school

Hartsfield attended Spel man College, where she graduated in 1976 with a degree in English. Harts field returned to WinstonSalem after undergrad and earned her law degree from Wake Forest University. After she passed the bar, Hartsfield worked as an assistant county attorney here in Forsyth County.

Before becoming a judge, Hartsfield also served as assistant district attorney and she also worked for the Legal Aid Society of Northwest NC, a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free legal servic

es in civil matters to lowincome people.

In 2002 Hartsfield was elected to serve in the 21st Judicial District when Judge Roland Hayes decided not to run for reelection. During her ten ure, Hartsfield made it her mission to help young people throughout the community. For years, she led the juvenile drug treat ment center and the juve nile court. She also helped launch several initiatives geared toward ending vio lent juvenile crime.

Earlier this year an of ficial portrait of Hartsfield was unveiled during a special session in Court room 4J, making her the first woman to have a por trait to hang in the Forsyth County Courthouse.

When asked why she decided to run for district attorney after such a note worthy career as a judge, Hartsfield said she started thinking about it the mo ment she saw incumbent DA Jim O’Neil speak at Donald Trump’s rally at Smith Reynolds Airport in 2020. “The moment for me was when I heard him at the airport … Dr. Angelou told me a long time ago when somebody shows you who they are, you better believe them,”

Hartsfield said. If elected Hartsfield said her goal will be to re turn the DA’s office back to the “Office of the Peo ple.” She said currently the DA’s office is run more like a private law firm.

Hartsfield also dis cussed the need to put more focus on unsolved homicides and the rise in violent crime. She specifi cally mentioned a backlog of nearly 70 unsolved ho micides that dates back to 2014.

“I think the courthouse as it stands, particularly that office, is ran like a private law firm and the DA’s office, no matter how much it is entrenched in investigation, law and or der or whatever you want to call it at the end of the day, it’s the people’s office too,” she said. “This is a public service job, it may be different than a judge or a commissioner, but any time the people vote for you it’s a public service job.”

In recent weeks sup porters of Jim O’Neil have used television ads to ques tion some of Hartsfield’s decisions in the past. One ad goes as far as calling Hartsfield dangerous.

Hartsfield said she knew the attacks would

come. In 2012, Harts field was suspended for two months without pay. “I knew it was coming. I was just wondering why it came so late,” Hartsfield continued.

“If I’m so dangerous, if I’m so bad, if I’m just this horrible person that has committed all these infrac tions, why did I win three more uncontested elec tions? No opposition and I was the highest vote getter every time.”

With Election Day less than three weeks away, Hartsfield said instead of getting into a back-andforth with O’Neil through commercials, her team is turning its focus on getting voters to the polls during the early voting period. Hartsfield said Republi cans are banking on this being an off-election year.

“I really think the Re publican Party is banking on the fact that this is an off- election year and that Black people in particular are not going to come out to vote, they’re banking on that,” she continued. “Ear ly voting is the key. This is a blue county, the numbers do not lie … if anybody that’s a Democrat loses in this county, it’s because we didn’t get out and vote.”

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Leaders from the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and the Triad Pastors Network are working to get more African American participation in this year’s Heart and Stoke Walk.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

Denise Hartsfield

Bridges to Hope honored during Domestic

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In recognition of Do mestic Violence Aware ness Month and for their dedicated service to the citizens of Forsyth Coun ty, last week the Forsyth County Board of Commis sioners honored Bridges to Hope Family Justice Cen ter of Forsyth County with a resolution.

Since 2020 Bridges to Hope has helped local in dividuals and families ex periencing domestic vio lence, sexual assault, child maltreatment, elder abuse, and human trafficking.

There are a number of family justice centers across the country that op erate under different mod els. While Bridges to Hope is a county facilitated cen ter, which means the bud get and administration is coordinated by the county, DeWanna Hamlin, direc tor of Bridges to Hope, said their partners are what makes the center special.

Clients can access multiple services such as law enforcement, the dis trict attorney’s office, and family services advocates in one location and don’t have to go throughout the county to find some of the core services. And all of this is free of charge. “Our partners are what re ally make the center work. They’re providing the direct services to the cli ents,” said Hamlin.

“There’s a number of organizations who are on site and then we have those we can connect them to off site …You can say we’re a one-stop shop.”

Those who visit the center seeking assistance are also connected with client navigators who re main with clients through out their visit, check on their well-being, and help clients make decisions and choose services that are best for them.

“If they want to see the sheriff’s office, then they give us permission; if they don’t want to see them, then that’s fine, but they get to decide which ser vices are most important for them in that moment,” Hamlin said. “That’s an important piece because we don’t want to coerce clients. We don’t want to exert any power over them because they get that from the abuser. So it’s impor tant that when they come to the center, that they are really making decisions about what’s important to

them. We give them infor mation, we want to edu cate and inform them, but at the end of the day it’s re ally their choices that drive what happens here.”

Although the Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center has only been in existence for two years, it has already left an impres sion on the community. The center was one of the top recognized county de partments according to a survey completed by the public in 2021.

“It feels good to know that the county does a good job making sure communi ties know what is accessi ble through Forsyth Coun ty Government because we want people to know we’re here and people do know, obviously from that sur vey, but they’re so many more people to reach,” Hamlin said.

While the job can be cumbersome at times, TaWanna Archia, case manager at the center, said they go above and beyond to make sure everyone who visits the center feels comfortable. Every aspect of the center is designed to be warm and inviting for clients, including the decor and the color of the paint on the walls.

“We have clients who enter this space that are go ing to experience the most traumatic time in their life and so it’s important that they encounter somebody welcoming, but also kind and compassionate,” Ar chia said. “It can be dif ficult to take that step to report an abuser, so it’s important that we validate their experience and let them know they are in a safe place. So everything is important and inten tional from the front desk to the back of the house, from partner interactions to our interactions.

“We want them to leave feeling heard, seen, and cared for.”

Bridges to Hope Fam ily Justice Center of For syth County is located at 745 N. Highland Avenue,

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Choir rehearsal may have saved her life thanks to alert fellow choir member

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“During choir rehearsal at First Waughtown Baptist Church in WinstonSalem, I had been feeling some tingling, but I didn’t know what that meant. I re ally did not know the signs of a stroke, other than maybe twisting of the mouth or sometimes, not being able to speak, or having slurred speech,” said Marilyn Roseboro. “My mother had suffered three strokes before she passed, but the only symptom she noticed was that her leg felt like it was asleep. My symptoms were completely different.

“Fortunately, Mrs. Mary Carter, a fel low choir member who was standing next to me, noticed that my face was droop ing and made sure that 911 was called. I thankfully got to the hospital in time so that most of the major damage was avert ed,” shared Marilyn.

Her stroke was caused by a blood clot. Then in June 2016, she came off her blood thinner for two days to prepare for a medi cal procedure. She had the procedure in the morning and her second stroke in the afternoon.

“I was eating, or so I thought, and I realized I put food in my mouth with my right hand, but I wasn’t chewing anything. I looked down and saw that the food had actually fallen out of my mouth. I thought ‘okay, clean this up - I don’t know what’s going on, but clean this up’ and that’s when I realized that my left hand didn’t work at all. I should have called 911, but I called a neighbor, Mrs. Deborah Wash ington, a fellow church member, and told her something was wrong. I didn’t know what it was, but I needed her to take me to the hospital. By the time she rushed over, my speech was slurring,” recalled Mari lyn.

“I got to the hospital again in record time, and I was able to get treated,” said Marilyn. Although people often tell her they can’t tell she has suffered strokes, she recognizes challenges that make it more difficult for her to do some of the things she used to do, like remembering things, recalling words, and using fine motor skills. “I consider myself kind of differently-abled now and I am truly blessed that there are so many things I can still do,” shared Marilyn.

After suffering both strokes, Marilyn relies on her faith in God, and her educa tion and awareness she learned about the facts regarding the impact of heart disease and stroke among African Americans. African American women are actu ally twice as likely to have a stroke. Black

women are also more likely to experi ence more severe strokes or suffer repeat strokes. Leading by example, Marilyn helps facilitate events that educate her church members and community mem bers regarding the impact of heart disease and stroke.

The American Heart Association is encouraging all congregations to join the Triad Pastors Network, which is located in the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. The Triad Pastors Network has come together to walk at the WinstonSalem Heart and Stroke Walk on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m.

The American Heart Association’s Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk will take place at Bailey Park in Down town Winston-Salem on Sunday, Oct. 23. The fun begins at 1 p.m. with the Mas cot Dance-Off, Kid’s Zone, Puparazzi Parade, DJ, healthy cooking demos, and free blood pressure screenings. Sponsored by Healthy for Good Sponsors Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and MedCost, and Forsyth Life is Why Sponsor Nov ant Health, the 1-, 2- or 4-mile downtown walk begins at 2 p.m. Register to join in the fun at www.WinstonSalemHeartWalk. org. If you would like to join the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity Walk Team, call 336-713-7600 for assistance.

For more information about the Amer ican Heart Association’s Pastor’s Net work, email TriadNC@heart.org.

Open forums bring the candidates to the people

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

To ensure voters have all the information they need to cast their ballots on Nov. 8, the Black Po litical Awareness League, The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vi cinity, and The Chronicle are bringing the candidates to the people. Leading up to the election, candidates in some of the most im pactful races have been in vited to participate in open forums.

The first in the series of three forums was held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and fea

They were notified, if I’m not mistaken, at least six times. These are the only ones who responded to the clarion call for this partic ular event,” said Reginald McCaskill, president of the Black Political Aware ness League.

Throughout the forum, Bohannon touted Harts field’s record as a district court judge, attorney and community servant.

In 2002 Hartsfield was elected to serve in the 21st Judicial District when Judge Roland Hayes decided not to run for reelection. During her ten ure, Hartsfield made it

tant county attorney here in Forsyth County.

On the same day Hartsfield retired, she an nounced that she was run ning for Forsyth County District Attorney. Bohan non said Hartsfield felt a calling to throw her name in the hat. “She retired and she felt the calling to run for District Attorney. This is in part due to the fact that this community is tired of the same old practices that don’t work. She also un derstands that representa tion matters,” Bohannon continued. “She under stands the responsibility of

tured candidates for For syth County District At torney and Forsyth County Sheriff. Although all can didates were invited, the Republicans in both races - Jim O’Neil (incumbent District Attorney) and Er nie Leyba (running for Sheriff) did not attend. De nise Hartsfield, who is run ning for District Attorney, didn’t attend the forum but sent Alex Bohannon, who is a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools Board of Educa tion, to represent her.

“All of the potential candidates were notified.

her mission to help young people throughout the community. For years, she led the juvenile drug treat ment center and the juve nile court. She also helped launch several initiatives geared toward ending vio lent juvenile crime. Before becoming a judge, Hartsfield also served as assistant dis trict attorney and she also worked for the Legal Aid Society of Northwest NC, a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free le gal services in civil mat ters to low-income people. She also served as assis

this office heavily and will continue to serve this com munity in the way that she has for these decades.”

Sheriff Bobby Kim brough used his time dur ing the forum to talk about some of the initiatives and programs he has imple mented throughout the community since taking office four years ago.

In addition to forging relationships between the Sheriff’s Office, WinstonSalem Police Depart ment, and other local law

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Marilyn Roseboro

Photo by Tevin Stinson

Candidates for Forsyth County District Attorney and Forsyth County Sheriff took center stage earlier this week during a candidates forum held at the Central Library.

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Who said, ‘Never say never’? What’s on Miles’ mind?

BY MILES JAYE

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Who said never say never? Who claimed it was wise to never say never? Never is a powerful term. Never precludes the opportunity or possibility of a particular thing taking place at present, or more importantly, in the near or distant future. Never, say never? The inability to affirm or to swear never is an indication of an inability to, or prediction of, failure to honor an oath, pledge or promise to others or to oneself. An oath is by defini tion a promise, commitment, vow, or a pledge. Doesn’t “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands — one Nation, (Under God), indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,” assert, I will never betray my country?

Consider the irony of this police officers’ oath. He or she pledges to never betray their integrity. “On my honor, I will never betray my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will al ways maintain the highest ethical standards and uphold the values of my community, and the agency I serve.”

One could argue that Donald Trump betrayed his country and should have never been elected president. The dystopia brought on by the Trump kleptocracy is at best inexcusable and at worst, irreversible. The damage inflicted on this already struggling democracy by him, his family and his criminal miscreant cronies is immea surable.

The setbacks to human and civil rights are beyond any analytic diagnostic. It should have never happened. He should have never happened to us. He should never have been given keys to the White House. One could ar gue that President Donald Trump revealed the true nature and depths of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia, institu tionalized racism, and systemic stupidity camouflaged as heritage and American tradition. I would argue, the true danger in Trumpism is that it reveals, promotes, and en dorses the true nature and depth of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia, institutionalized racism, and systemic stu pidity camouflaged as heritage and American tradition.

Trumpism continues to provide agency and legitima cy to the likes of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Trump’s bigotry supplies encouragement and imparts permission to the passionate, and far too prevalent, violent racists among us. He fuels the engine of fear of a browning America and the frustration brought on by a diminishing white middle-class and the white privilege it engenders. Why continue to write about Donald Trump?

Because it should give rise to a public outcry - never again. Trump exposed America’s vulnerability to greed, conspiracy and criminal enterprise and he hasn’t gone away. His movement remains alive and well. Unprotect ed by the Constitution, a common sense of decency, and absent a spirit of equity as outlined by the Declaration of Independence, we were caught with our skirt up with a trail of toilet tissue hanging from our rear - our behind exposed to the world. He was openly mocked; we were openly mocked, so let’s say it loud and say it together … NEVER AGAIN!

That’s what’s on my mind!

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Modeling the spirit of democracy

Ben Jealous Guest Columnist

Some things are un thinkable—until they hap pen.

For Jamie Raskin, a congressman and father, the first unthinkable thing was the loss of his beloved son Tommy to suicide on New Year’s Eve 2020. As a father myself, my heart breaks when I imagine the grief experienced by Raskin and his family.

The second unthink able thing happened less than a week later. Enraged supporters of the defeated President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol and hunted for members of Congress to prevent them from affirming the results of the presidential election.

Raskin was at the Capi tol that day - the day after his son was buried - to do his duty. And that meant he and the family members who were there to support him had to live through

the terror of the attack and evacuation.

After all that, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked Raskin to lead an ef fort to impeach Trump for his role in the insurrection. Raskin said yes. He did a brilliant job. It was a re markable show of strength and resilience. The House did vote to impeach Trump for a second time, though most Senate Republicans refused to convict him.

Raskin wrote a book about that 45-day period between the loss of his son and the impeachment of Trump. “Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Tri als of American Democ racy” is powerful and sur prisingly hopeful.

I recently had a chance to talk with Raskin when he spoke with People For the American Way’s new online book club. I asked him about the grounds for his hope. How, given the rising threats to freedom and democracy, does he continue to consider him self a “constitutional opti mist?”

What makes the U.S. exceptional is not that we are somehow immune to the erosion of democracy,

he said. What makes us exceptional is the progress we have made together. We can take hope and strength from our own history, and the example of courageous people around the world.

“We are not the first generation to face authori tarianism.”

He reminded all of us that the spirit of freedom and democracy lives in people’s hearts, even in the face of repression and at tempts to snuff it out - and efforts by far-right strate gists to smother it.

Raskin has modeled that spirit of democracy as a member of the House Select Committee inves tigating the Jan. 6 insur rection and all that led up to it. In the face of every effort by Trump and his allies to stall, stonewall, and shut down the inves tigation, Raskin and his colleagues refused to back down. They have dug out evidence and presented it to the American people. Without the commit tee’s investigations, we would know far less about the effort by Trump and his henchmen to overturn the election. Without the com mittee’s truth-telling, there

would be no hope for hold ing them accountable.

The threat to democ racy is real. Conspiracy theories are helping drive a right-wing turn away from democratic values and to ward repressive authoritar ian rule.

At this moment, Amer icans face a choice: do we go back to the worst of the past, to voter suppression and political violence fu eled by racism? Or do we move forward, building on the progress we have made in becoming a multiracial, multiethnic, multireligious democratic society?

It’s up to us. As Jamie Raskin reminded us, “De mocracy is always unfin ished.”

Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and Profes sor of the Practice at the University of Pennsylva nia. A New York Times best-selling author, his next book, “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free,” will be published by Harper Collins in January 2023.

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Former President Trump has been issued a subpoena by the January 6th committee. What’s next?

Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. Guest Columnist

If you play word asso ciation games, the words crime and guilt go togeth er. Indictment and charges go together too. Addition ally, procrastination and delay are words used when people want to put off bad news. If you are bogged down in the criminal jus tice system, these words have meaning.

The former president is drowning in a sea of criminal allegations, and he knows these words quite well. Over time, this mischievous pattern of be havior has been his calling

card. He won the White House because America was blinded and didn’t see him for what he was. Trou ble found him before and it continues to track him re lentlessly. It appears with each passing day, there is a new allegation against him.

If you are a supporter of his and an unpaid min ion of the former president, then brace yourself for more chaos. I have found it suspicious as to why people continue to support him. The question at the probation desk is why do people support him given his track record?

Wake up! This man is borderline on many fronts.

The January 6th com mittee met last week and dropped this news on America. The committee voted 9-0 to subpoena him. If you didn’t watch it, hit

the rewind button because it’s a history lesson.

Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo), said, “We are obligated to seek answers directly from the man who set this all in mo tion and every American is entitled to those answers so we can act now to pro tect our republic.”

The former president, in a written 14-page re sponse, has called the sub poena a witch hunt.

Is Mr. Trump suggest ing that he should not be subjected to traditional rules and regulations? Tak ing classified documents to your house is not illegal? Now Mr. Trump’s lawyers are scrambling to put to gether a plausible defense.

I think for his lawyers, that it’s like the nightmare on Elm Street. Do his at torneys believe he can beat these allegations? Their

public answer is yes, and their behind closed doors answer is no. That is what I think.

The House Select Committee met for the 9th time and this could be their final meeting. New footage and new testimony made the January 6th attack on the Capitol look darker and more destructive.

The midterm elections, in my opinion, will loom large if the truth is to take its rightful place. I suspect if the Democrats keep the House, the January 6th committee will continue its work. If not, the evidence they have gathered and the long hours of researching the facts will simply go away. Memories will be come shorter and evidence will disappear.

The former president wanted the Supreme Court to intervene in the clas

sified documents fiasco. They rejected his plea, so he is left without them be ing a safeguard. Bradley P. Moss, a lawyer specializ ing in national security is sues, said, “Mr. Trump just lost his last shot at keeping the classified documents away from the govern ment. And he will never see them again unless he is indicted and maybe then, maybe not.”

As the days of fall come upon us, it may also signal the fall of Donald Trump. Like a multiplechoice test, he kept choos ing the wrong answer. Had the former president cho sen truth and honesty, he would not be in this tumul tuous state. He, along with his followers, sidestepped right and tried to justify wrong. To borrow a widely used phrase, that is not the American way.

Putin’s on the ballot. Who else?

Trump supporters think so.

Maybe nuclear anni hilation or disarmament.

Really, everything’s on the ballot.

We hear that reproduc tive rights are on the ballot, in a bid to elect lawmakers who will codify reproduc tive rights into black letter law.

Anything else on the ballot?

Maybe climate chaos or its mitigation. Most Democrats say climate emergency action is cru cial, while just 11% of

Republicans in the House have been clamoring for more nuclear weapons and all the components of the arsenal, whereas Demo crats have been stressing the need for better diplo macy and negotiation.

Maybe your access to health care. And, my fel low seniors, Republicans are dedicated to raising the prices of prescription drugs. Really? Yup, your heart medicine, your can cer meds, your diabetes meds - Republicans are ac tually organizing on behalf of Big Pharma to take the lid off prices. They have no

conscience, but they also wager on you not noticing much. As my oldest son used to say, “I’m so broke I can’t pay attention.” (He had a couple rough years.)

Maybe democracy it self. If Republicans gain control, another Trump nightmare regime is a far stronger likelihood. The Brookings Institute (em phatically not a left wing think tank) is stating, flat out, that democracy in the U.S. may only have one more legitimate election in its future, since so many clear opponents to fair elections - more than 300 of them - are running for office. And tight election outcomes are really not a

friend of democracy this time, since close counts can seem to validate the false claims of fraud. If you want to see democ racy right itself and flour ish, vote and vote in over whelming numbers.

The shady connections between Trump and Pu tin were obvious from the earliest days, during the 2016 campaign and ever since. While correlation is not causation, it is a conse quential “coincidence;” for instance, that once Trump got his mitts on the most sensitive national security information, that security eroded, with a strong whiff of Putin and his methods hanging in the air.

Why did more CIA agents and assets get killed or compromised once Trump had those files?

While the CIA has quite arguably done far more harm than good over its 75 years of operations, no decent American would give the identities of its employees to a barbarian like Putin, known for his ham-handed poisonings, machine-gunning, and disappearing of those who displease him. But Trump is simply not decent.

Indeed, all the cas cading problems from the Trump years not only haunt us still, but are ramp ing back up to become far worse if enough of his al

moral imagination

So now as the end is approaching, he is gasp ing for air. Mr. Trump is beyond embarrassment as he is trying to hold on to whoever and to whatever he can.

“Run, run, run, but you sure can’t hide.” Maybe Mr. Trump should listen to these Temptations lyrics. There could be a mes sage in there for him.

James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college ten nis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired col lege administrator. He can be reached at overtimefer gie.2020@yahoo.com.

Shortly before he died, Congressmember and hu man rights activist John Lewis wrote a farewell to his fellow citizens, declar ing: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Com munity, a nation and world society at peace with it self.”

Mr. Lewis’s insight about democracy, pro found as it is, raises some basic questions: what exactly does it mean to consider democracy as an “act”? What is the nature of this act? What are the implications of viewing democracy in this way?

One possible approach to such questions is to consider democracy as an act of moral imagination.

Though the term “moral imagination” has elicited many meanings over the ages, I offer it here in two senses: as the ability to see in another individual a shared humanity, no matter what the differences in sta tus or background might be – and as a capacity to recognize the interconnec tions, however subtle, that bind us all.

These meanings take on substance when you look closely at any num ber of current issues, but recent events affecting the fate of over 600,000 DACA recipients carry particular force when you think of democracy and the moral imagination.

Perhaps you’ve read about some of these DACA re cipients, or have seen them interviewed on TV or in social media: young peo ple brought to this country as children, and shielded by a decade-old program that has given them tem porary protection from deportation while allowing them to work, apply for drivers’ licenses, obtain scholarships for college,

and secure other benefits. Though their status has remained precarious, they have accomplished a great deal by way of educational and professional attain ments, and by virtue of their many and significant contributions to their com munities. Unequivocally, their home is America.

Yet despite their achievements, a profound hostility to DACA, and thereby to DACA re cipients, has persisted for years, manifesting in at tempts to declare it ille gal, or to shut it down by fiat, as President Trump attempted to do in 2017.

One lawsuit, initiated that same year by the Texas at torney general and joined by several other states, has wound its way through federal courts, and in a rul ing earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision that the program is illegal. In writing their decision, the Fifth Circuit’s three-judge panel acknowledged “that DACA has had profound significance to recipients

and many others in the 10 years since its adoption.”

Yet the judges still went ahead, largely on techni cal grounds, to back up the lower court’s decision and declare the program il legal.

Does this behavior represent a constriction, an impoverishment, of the moral imagination? Do these judges (and the other parties hostile to DACA) see, but not really see, the faces of the young ben eficiaries of the program? Do they fail to take in the humanity of young people who differ from them selves only by virtue of the lack of a piece of paper: an American birth certificate, a green card, a naturaliza tion certificate? Do they view human rights as a zero-sum game: full rights for you somehow entailing a diminishment of rights for me?

Or is a more funda mental blindness at stake – the inability to appre hend creative possibilities for an entire democracy? Do powerful individuals like these fail to see what

even American corpora tions and the U.S. Cham ber of Commerce can easily recognize: the vital importance of these young people to the vibrancy of the American economy, to the flourishing of the soci ety at large? The Chamber issued a statement calling for congressional action on behalf of DACA recipi ents, and corporations like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft joined with the Justice Department in de fending DACA against the Texas suit.

For the time being, as this case continues to wend through the courts (it will go back to the lower court for further consider ation), current beneficia ries can renew their status, but no new applications will be approved. And un less Congress authorizes a path to citizenship for DACA recipients and oth er young people brought here as children, the pro gram will likely be ended, probably by the Supreme Court sometime in the fu ture. Thus the main battle is shifting to Congress

lies are elected next month. It’s all on the ballot. If you can vote, bear that in mind. You are part of the upcoming decisions that will affect our lives right now and the lives of coming generations. His tory reminds us: Hitler was elected and then ended elections.

Dr. Tom H. Hastings is coördinator of conflict res olution BA/BS degree pro grams and certificates at Portland State University, PeaceVoice senior editor, and on occasion an expert witness for the defense of civil resisters in court.

– and to the contest for public understanding and support. What John Lewis did by describing democracy as an act was to expand the discussion of democ racy from issues concern ing governmental institu tions and political norms to questions of individual ethical choice. Democracy, he helped us understand, is choosing to see truthfully and humanely. It is choos ing to act responsibly on the basis of that vision. And sometimes acting in this way will take great courage: to endure the blows of state troopers, as Lewis did in a 1965 march for voting rights; or, years later, to risk deportation and speak out as undocu mented (or temporarily documented) individuals in order to claim full rights as human beings – and as fellow Americans.

Andrew Moss, syndi cated by PeaceVoice, is an emeritus professor (Eng lish, nonviolence studies) at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Local coffee shop is ‘pouring’ sweet love into Winston-Salem

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

Grammy Award winner and platinum selling superstar, Anthony Hamilton, walks into a restaurant in Charlotte. “If you don’t have that tea, I’m not ordering any food,” Hamilton joked with William Furches III. Anthony lives near two of the restaurants William and his partners opened in Charlotte and in South Caro lina. “When he comes into my restaurant, he calls me by my name. That made me feel special because he meets millions of people. It’s amazing that he’s a huge fan of my tea,” said an excited William.

If you live in Winston-Salem, you may know William Furches III as “Cake Man Will.” On Feb. 22, 2022, he opened Pour Coffee and Smoothie Bar in Down town Winston-Salem. Pour serves roasted coffee, a variety of smoothie blends, and delicious baked goods. It’s become one of the main attractions in Downtown Win ston-Salem.

Pour also serves the same herbal tea that keeps Anthony Hamilton coming back for more. “I can’t keep it on the shelf,” said William.

The Twin City native’s signature Peach Cobbler Pound Cake, Moscato Wine Cake and, of course, his famous homemade herbal tea won him a nomi nation for Restaurant Week, which kicks off October 24-30. Restaurants across the Triad compete in 12 different categories. “A few select restaurants will showcase our specialties and guests will come and get to taste and vote on the best restau rants in Winston Salem. Pour was nomi nated to be in the bakery section,” said the very proud Cake Man Will.

He’s also the Food Service of the Year for Forsyth County. When you stop by Pour Coffee and Smoothie Bar, make sure you try their smoothies as well. “The number one seller is the Titan and the Winston Tower is also one of the top sell ers, because it makes a great meal replace ment. All of my smoothies are healthy for you and everything is cut fresh and then frozen. Our desserts are fresh and made to order. Everything here is typically made the day of, just a few hours before the store opens.

“Not only are the products fresh, you can taste the flavor. If it’s a strawberry cake, it tastes like strawberries. If it’s a banana pudding cake, it tastes like banana pudding. I’m talking about the cake, not the icing with all of the flavored toppings on it,” boasted William. The 7-Flavor Pound, Brown Velvet, and Key Lime are a few more favorites.

When you walk into Pour Coffee and Smoothie Bar, the vibe is chill, classy and

very welcoming, which is perfect for their Wine and Vibe and Spoken Word events on Friday nights. “We have different ven dors, comedians, artists, singers, and po ets. It’s just a chill night with no drama.”

In one area of the bar, I noticed a scale on the floor. So, of course, I asked why. “I just launched a health and wellness line as well. So, we’re doing a weight loss chal lenge for the next three weeks. Pour is shifting. We’re now offering CPR classes, bartending classes, and serve-safe classes for those who are in the food industry.

“I recognize that some people aren’t aware that you must learn how to prep your food before you get into this busi ness, so you don’t get anyone sick. You will be certified and you can take it to any restaurant. That restaurant will get a higher grade because you work there. With that certification, you’ll become an asset. We want to pour into our commu nity,” shared the humble business owner.

William Furches III is an excellent example of humility. After Pour became the talk of the town and the hot spot for adults, he wasn’t afraid to share his recipe for success. “I helped start nine business es outside of Pour and three of them are dessert businesses. I’m not selfish at all, because it’s enough money out here for all of us.”

He learned that in 2011, while selling

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William “The Cake Man” Furches III, owner of Pour Coffee and Smoothie Bar

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Local non-profit to hold event to help combat domestic violence

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY

THE CHRONICLE

According to the Na tional Coalition Against Domestic Violence, on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate part ner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.

With October being Domestic Violence Aware ness Month, local nonprof it Beautiful Countenance is holding their annual Sur vivors Luncheon to help the fight against domestic violence. The luncheon will take place on Nov. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Best Western, 3330 Silas Creek Parkway.

“We have a wide array of presenters and I may have overdid it because I was so excited because we are able to do this again,” Robinson said. “We have a wonderful keynote speak er this year that is going to share an electrifying speech to hopefully - and I believe it will - inspire to uplift women, men, boys and girls to let them know they don’t have to stay in a life of abuse or violence. To let them know there is hope and a way out and someone is on their side.”

Beautiful Countenance was started eight years ago by Barbara Johnson Rob inson to serve victims of domestic violence in the Triad area. As a child, she witnessed domestic vio lence in her home, so the issue was always close to her heart.

“I grew up in a home where I saw domestic vio lence and so I was always aware of the effects it had on young people and children,” said Robinson

about why she started her foundation. “I also was definitely doing it because I saw my mom experience it.”

Beautiful Countenance is a small organization and Robinson says she knows she can’t help everyone. For those she is able to as sist, it makes her feel like she is making a tremen dous difference.

“The feeling is inde scribable when you are able to see someone es cape an abuser mentally or physically,” she said. “You know that their overall life and well-being is going to be so much better and more beneficial.

“They become a more beneficial person to the world because what do mestic violence does to an individual is that it chang es them from who they were originally intended to be. You really don’t know

all the potential you have, all the places you can go, and all the things you can do when you are up under that heavy load of domes tic violence or domestic abuse.”

The pandemic affected Robinson and Beautiful Countenance just like it did almost everyone else. For the last few years, operations have nearly ceased due to a lack of funding, along with capac ity restrictions.

One aspect of the event Robinson is excited about is to shed more light on men who are, or have dealt with, domestic violence or abuse. She says many men don’t speak up about it due to embarrassment or the stigma attached to it.

For more information on the Survivors Luncheon or to donate to the cause, please visit Beautiful Countenance on Facebook.

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Barbara Johnson Robinson founded Beautiful Coun tenance eight years ago and has been a long time advo cate against domestic violence and abuse.

W-S Symphony to launch Ignite Family Series with ‘Green Eggs & Ham’ musical

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

Would you eat them here or there? Would you eat them anywhere? Would you eat green eggs and ham? This is the burn ing question that’s been pondered by children of all ages since the book by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Se uss, was first published in 1960.

The Winston-Salem Symphony will launch its new Ignite Family Series with “Green Eggs & Ham: A Musical Setting by Rob ert Kapilow.” The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, with festivities be ginning at 2 p.m. in SEC CA’s McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium.

The classic rhyming storybook will be inter preted by a chamber or chestra and singer and is sure to delight both young readers and even their par

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enforcement agencies for the first time, Kimbrough also helped establish sev eral community programs, including a GED program for adults, and an after school program for at-risk youth at Winston Lake YMCA. He also helped raise $60,000 for students at North Hills Elementary School.

Although he has ac

ents who grew up on the whimsical stories of Dr. Seuss. The symphony has partnered with Bookmarks and Kaleideum to provide an array of kid-friendly activities. Bookmarks will have a book fair beginning at 2 p.m. and a story time with a reading of “Green Eggs and Ham” and Ka leideum will offer an inter active craft activity. There

complished a lot during his time as Sheriff, Kim brough said there is still more work to be done.

Kimbrough told voters not to be fooled by what he calls PWI or Politics With out Integrity.

“When you go down the list and you see people that are participating in what I call PWI, politics or politicians without in tegrity, that’s not what you want. When you go down the list and start voting and

will also be a symphony “petting zoo” where chil dren can touch and play various musical instru ments.

Lupe Penn, Book marks youth and schools manager, said they were excited when the sympho ny approached them with the opportunity to partner on this event. “When they talked with us about their

you see a man who even in bad times I face you, good times I face you … that’s the man you want. A man that shows up regardless of what’s going on,” said Kimbrough.

“The Office of the Sheriff is one of the high est offices in this county. The person that we send into office gotta be able to face you, love you and be honest with you .”

The next candidates forum will be held Thurs

Ignite Family Series, we were excited to partner with them. It was a very or ganic fit for us because it is about stories and books,” Penn said. “Books can be doors and they can be mir rors. … they (kids) can get excited about one book and that creates opportuni ties to love to read and fall in love with books.”

In a press release an nouncing the launch of the Ignite Family Series, E. Merritt Vale, Winston-Sa lem Symphony president & CEO, said, “The Sym phony’s mission is to bring music to life, and these concerts aim to do that for the most junior members of our community. They not only encourage young people to appreciate mu sic from a young age, but they are also fun and can provide a great afternoon of entertainment for the whole family.”

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day, Oct. 20, at the Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. 5th St. in WinstonSalem. The forum will fea ture candidates running for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and N.C. General Assembly. The last forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, and will feature candidates running for seats on the Forsyth County Board of Educa tion. The forums will be aired live on The Chroni cle’s Facebook page.

Ian Passmore will con duct Green Eggs & Ham. Atlanta-based soprano Casey Margerum makes her Winston-Salem debut with this production. Tick

ets are $18 for children and $36 for adults and can be purchased by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-464-0145 or online at wssymphony.org.

cupcakes at his former job.

“It became a thing! Ev eryone would come to my desk or I would get me a cart and pull it all around the office and sell cup cakes. In October of 2011, I couldn’t fit any more money into this bin I car ried. After counting how much money I was mak ing, I started working for myself,” said William.

On Sundays, Pour Cof fee and Smoothie Bar has a vendor fair from 2-6 p.m., and they’re plan ning to add mini-business seminars as well. As Cake Man Will was speaking, I envisioned the resurrec tion of Black Wall Street in Winston-Salem. With

the masterminds of power houses such Allan Young er, Reginald McCaskill, City Councilman James Taylor and others, it’s defi nitely possible.

Pour is not your typi cal coffee shop; it’s very upscale. It’s the perfect spot to have a top-of-theline baby shower, wed ding reception, great am biance for a book signing and more. You’ll notice the color purple popping throughout the Pour Cof fee and Smoothie Bar; the reason is bittersweet. Wil liam and his grandmother, Gracie Ingram, discussed opening Pour last Septem ber, but she passed. Then a week later, “I got the keys to the shop. Purple was her favorite color and also the color of royalty. I always

have a little place called Lady Gracie Court and it’s become my hangout spot,” shared an emotional Wil liam.

He’s an extremely busy man, yet God is al ways his top priority. “My mime ministry, Testimony Mime Ministry, has also been nominated for Mime Ministry of the Year 2022 by the Dunamis Gospel Awards Circuit. The cer emony is this November; God is still in the blessing business.

“My favorite quote is ‘Do not despise small be ginnings,’ I was selling cupcakes from my desk and now I have an awardwinning business.”

The Chronicle’s Busi ness of the Month is Pour Coffee and Smoothie Bar.

Book Review

"Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book" by W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

You're almost out.

Out of energy, ideas, motivation, to tally depleted from all you've been doing lately. Seeing racism, acting against in equality, speaking out against it, fighting for your friends and family, it all takes a toll and when you're just plain tired, you need something to help you focus. You need "Do the Work!" by W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz to energize you.

So you've been fighting racism and, at this point, you're simply "exhausted" over it all. This process isn't easy and eliminating racism won't happen over night, but take a breath. This book is meant to help you in many ways. For sure, it'll help white people – but it's also for anyone who needs ideas on fixing what's broken.

The first thing to do is to talk about it. Having a discussion on racism and why white people do this or Black peo ple do that may seem scary, but conver sation helps sort thoughts and foster an understanding. It also helps clear the air, if you talk respectfully.

Do you know your privileges? If you're white, you probably grew up not even realizing that you have any – but you do. Acknowledging that is hard –these are the things that benefit you, af ter all – and to "check your privilege" is necessary before moving forward. You'll also want to know that privilege is fluid.

Learn how to spot racism when it's hidden, because what you see every day is "just the tip of the iceberg." Remem ber that you don't hate history, you "hate history class!" Get to know some heroes who already "did the work." Learn how Jim Crow laws and redlining worked to entrench racism in the last century, and how gerrymandering does it now. Make a protest sign, play some games, take a quiz or two, color a page with markers or crayons. Know the history of polic

ing Black people. "Get dirty" by being an ally. Remember that you're going to make mistakes and you "might not win."

The seriousness of both subject and effort aside, "Do the Work!" is actually quite a fun book. Authors W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz use humor, facts, and (beware!) four-letter words to get their points across, but this book also offers breathing-room relief from the anti-racism job in the form of relaxing playtime, quizzes, places to draw or fillin-the-blanks, slots for note-taking, and informative games to try.

That doesn't make it fluffy, though. Surrounding the fun & games are firm words that white people and allies need to read, ideas to ponder, and statements to make you squirm, presented chaoti cally with an invite to dip in and out at will. Despite the occasional silliness and the feeling of running wild sometimes, then, it means business for the baffled, befuddled, and determined alike.

Judging solely on the swears and other language in here, this workbook is absolutely for older teens and adults only. You can bring small children along on your journey, but "Do the Work!" is a book of which you'll want to keep them out.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is The Book worm. Terri has been reading since she was three years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a prairie in Wisconsin with one man, two dogs, and 16,000 books.

For more info, call 336655-6637, stop by 102 West 3rd Street in Win ston-Salem, or email them @Pour27101@gmail.com.

Photo by Jessica Blackstock and Bookmarks.

A child enjoys reading a book in the children’s area of Bookmarks.

Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

Homecoming season in full effect

Homecoming season is upon us. Alumni from high schools, colleges and universities around the country are returning to fellowship with fam ily and friends. When it comes to Winston-Salem, I must say that I was high ly impressed from what I saw from the Carver High School Alums.

The part that I was most impressed with was all of the positive energy from all of the former Carver students on my social media timeline. I re ally enjoyed seeing all of the photos and great sto ries from those who had the opportunity to attend the school.

From those that I talk ed with over the weekend, the entire night of home coming was incident free, which is also great to hear. I love it when my people come together and have a good time with one an other without conflict. After recent disturbances at a few local youth sport ing events, it was nice to hear that there were none at Carver’s homecoming game.

I was told that there was almost a situation be tween some young people at the game. Instead of the situation getting out of control, it was stopped by older alums that told the young people that if they wanted to continue doing that, they would have to go off campus to do so. I liked hearing that, because that’s how it was when I was growing up. The older guys made sure the young kids who were in school did right. It’s not that way as much anymore.

Since coming to The Chronicle in 2015, I have been able to learn more about the city’s history, especially when it comes to sports and how things were in years past. It was interesting to hear about how Carver was once a powerhouse when it came to several sports.

State championships, AllAmericans and Division I scholarships seemed to be the norm for the Yel lowjackets when it came to sports.

They are fighting to get back to that type of glory, but it seems to be an uphill battle for Carver.

Lower student enrollment has meant a smaller tal ent pool to pull from, thus forcing Carver to drop classifications from 3A, all the way down to the 1A level. With students able to go to any high school they want, I am not sure if Carver will ever have the chance to get back to the

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$1 million winner-take-all soccer tournament coming to N.C. next summer

BOSTON, Mass. – TBT En terprises, known for its revolution ary event The Basketball Tourna ment (TBT), has announced the addition of The Soccer Tourna ment (TST), bringing its high stakes, winner-take-all $1 million format to the world’s most popular game. The inaugural TST event will take place over four days in June 2023 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

TST aims to become the de fining world championship for 7-on-7 soccer, attracting the most competitive soccer players in the world to an annual, highly intense format that follows the World Cup structure, pitting 32 teams against each other in group play before moving into the knockout stages. TST’s first two teams will be Team Dempsey, entered by Na tional Soccer Hall of Fame induct ee Clint Dempsey, and popular British football and esports club Hashtag United.

“TST is an opportunity for players to show what they’ve got,” former United States men’s national soccer team star Clint Dempsey said. “I came from the pickup culture, and we’ll be on the search for unproven talent that may have been overlooked by the American soccer system. Don’t sleep on Team Dempsey, we’re

coming to win.”

“We’ve experienced a lot in our seven-year history, including FA Cup runs and league champi onships, but nothing like TST,” said Spencer Owen, founder of Hashtag United. “We firmly be lieve playing in this tournament means being at the front and cen ter of an exciting evolution in football/soccer that pushes bound aries in an attempt to maximize entertainment for both the player and the viewer. We can’t wait for next summer!”

After establishing TBT En terprises in 2014, the company’s founder and CEO Jon Mugar has

grown the brand and its trademark basketball event tremendously over the past nine years, all while creating a model that has become replicable across other major sports. Now Mugar, co-founder Dan Friel, and co-owner Chris Paul will be expanding The Tour nament’s reach to soccer.

“What drew me to the owner ship group is their commitment to creating a great tournament where every minute of every game is meaningful,” said Phoenix Suns guard and TBT and TST co-owner Chris Paul. “The model breeds intense competition and is built for success beyond just basket

ball. That’s why I’m so excited to be part of the team as we launch TST, and why I expect it to have as much of an impact on the sport of soccer as TBT has had on bas ketball.”

“We are excited to birth a new event in TST,” said Mugar. “Our model has always been about open access for all, something European soccer embraces through promo tion/relegation and events like the FA Cup. We think that model is fantastic for fans. As we have seen with TBT, it attracts dreamers who are passionate about sport. We’re lucky to have been approached by a group of soccer dreamers that understand the game, our model, and the opportunity with seven on seven.”

In building The Soccer Tour nament, Mugar partnered with former soccer stars Michael Volk, Henry Tembon, and Alecko Es kandarian. Volk and Tembon reached out to Mugar in 2020 with the idea of bringing TBT’s model to 7-on-7 soccer. The two met in 2008 on the University of Virginia soccer team, a squad that would later be crowned NCAA Division I Champions in 2009. Tembon went on to finish his col legiate career at Georgetown, and

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of the rules or even run the right plays all of

the time but the young boys and girls that play flag football make sure they give their all every game. Some of the older kids should try and remember why they began playing in the first place, which is the love of the game.

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The winner-take-all prize for The Soccer Tournament is $1 million.

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Announcement from WSSU regarding homecoming refunds

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Simon Wants to Buy Power

Scriptures: Acts 8:9-24.

By the end of this lesson, we will:

*Discuss Simon’s motivation to receive the Holy Spirit;

*Reflect on any selfish desires for God’s power; *Create a list of true and sincere motives for follow ing Christ.

Background: In the Book of Acts Luke gives se lected events in church history that are recorded to dem onstrate Christian doctrine and practice. He also shows that through the Holy Spirit people were lifted up and empowered to build a multiethnic, multicultural, and in creasingly widespread community based on the message of God’s grace. Acts illustrates what happens when ev eryday people apply their faith to everyday life. Though the lesson deals mostly with Simon Magus, Philip and the Samaritans are of great interest as well.

Lesson: Introducing Simon the Sorcerer (Acts 8:911). “Simon the Magician” had a degree of local fame. He claimed to be united with God and was one of the founders of Gnosticism, which asserted there were a series of divine “Powers” reaching up to God. He was thought by the people to be at the top of that group. “… and they all, from smallest to greatest, were giving at tention to him, saying, ‘This man is what is called the “Great Power of God” (verse 10). And they heeded him…” (verse 11). The Samaritans wrongly assumed that because Simon had real spiritual power, it was from God – they would soon know that was not the case at all.

Many Turn to Christ (verses 12-13). “But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized” (verse 12). The powers of the “magician” could not match the powers of the gospel. The preaching of the Word brings about belief and baptism, intellectual conviction and entry into a new community (Samaria). ”Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done” (verse 13). The power of the gospel is highlighted by the fact that Simon was impressed by Philip. Simon’s belief, however, was more in the mir acles performed than the Word itself. His belief was motivated by selfish reasons and would prove to be in genuine. His following Philip also allowed him to keep in contact with his former followers.

The Believers Receive the Holy Spirit (verses 1417). “Now when the apostles which were in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John” (verse 14). Peter and John provided a link between the Samaritan converts and the Jerusalem community. “Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost” (verse 15). God was initiating a new work among the Samaritans who were Jews of mixed blood whom other Jews despised. Therefore, confirmation by the apostles was necessary to verify the inclusion of a new group of people (especially these people) into the

Helping others shows our genuine love for God

BY BRUCE BOYER

I recently came across a quote from Pope Francis, which said: “We are born to help each other. No mat ter how difficult it is. Life is good when you are happy; but much bet ter when others are happy because of you.” What a great statement!

We try to make our family mem bers happy, but what about others who we don’t know well? Do we make the effort to help others to be happy? When we serve people we don’t know well, we aren’t serving out of obligation or for any personal gain. We serve because of our genu ine love for God and know that help ing others is what God has created and enabled us to do.

The same day I read Pope Fran cis’ quote, I also read this: “The love of Christ compels us to use whatever gifts we have received for the benefit of others” (from Portals of Prayer, 3rd quarter 2021). I couldn’t help but notice there is no comma between the word “received” and the words “for the benefit of others.” My con clusion is that God gives us gifts to share, not to hoard, and not just for our own use. And God positions our selves “for the benefit of others.”

What happens when we try to make others happy through the use of God’s gifts? It is in sharing those gifts with others that we do make people happy. A result is that it may be the catalyst for a chain reaction, motivating others to do good things for someone else.

“Happy are generous people, be cause they give some of their food to the poor” (Proverbs 22:9). Our kind actions can cause a change in their heart – and ours, too. “In this way, we demonstrate Christ-like servanthood

and practice good stewardship over God’s provisions … When we abide in Christ, we can respond by doing good things.” (Portals of Prayer).

I think there is a strong connec tion between these quotes. When we model Christ-like behavior, we en courage others to do the same. The result is that we may win souls for Christ. In the same way, let your light shine before others so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). If the sharing of our gifts opens some one’s heart to Jesus, it is for the eter

nal benefit of others. Others are hap py people because of you – perhaps in this world and the next.

What can you do to make others happy, shining God’s light and glori fying your Father in Heaven?

Bruce Boyer lives in Kernersville and is the author of two devotional books and writes a weekly devotional email. A library of his stories is post ed on https://christianfaithstories. org/.

RELIGION CALENDAR

Thursdays and Saturdays

Free Meals

Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 North Dunleith Ave., will serve hot meals as part of the People Helping People Feeding Program. Meals will be served every Thursday and Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the church’s location. For more information, call 336-7229841.

Each Sunday Worship services

Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., Winston-Salem, invites you to join online worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m., or in-person services at 8:45 a.m. The 11 a.m. service, which is available via Facebook and YouTube, is a celebration of the diversity of the human family, a no-frills service that is thought ful, personal, and deeply spiritual. The 8:45 a.m. service is a quiet, contemplative space including prayer, scrip ture, preaching, and communion; masks and social dis tancing will be in effect in the sanctuary. Join us at www. greenstreetumc.org, on YouTube, or on Facebook.

Each Sunday Sunday service

Transformation Ministries will have service every Sunday at 10 a.m. We are located at 4880 Burnette Drive. Masks are required.

3rd Friday of each month Women’s fellowship

The Antioch Baptist Church (ABC) Women, 5061 Lansing Dr., cordially invites all women to join us the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. for conversation as we share and embrace each other in these challenging times. Join us via conference call. Dial in: 267-807-9601 Access Code:189545592#. Rev. Frederick L. Barnes, Jr. is the senior pastor. For more information, call 336-9923751.

Oct. 20 In my Backyard: Faith and Current Events Speaker Series

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a session of its speaker series on Oct. 20 from 12 – 1 p.m. This month’s topic is Local Action for a More Just, Resilient, and Sus tainable Region presented by Jamie Maier, executive director of Piedmont Environmental Alliance. Bring a lunch with you if you like. St. Paul’s will provide bever ages and cookies.

Oct. 23

First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC)

Dr. Dennis W. Bishop, Senior Pastor of First Waugh town Baptist Church (FWBC), will continue the mes sage on The Mighty Moves of God (base scripture Acts 2). Front doors will open at 9:15 a.m. for screening,

devotion, and announcements prior to the 10 a.m. ser vice. Completed waiver forms and masks that cover the nose and mouth are required. The form can be submitted electronically on the FWBC website – www.firstwaugh town.org -- click on RE-ENTRY 2022; printed copies are available in the lobby. Other in-person protocols and information about 6 p.m. virtual Sunday School are accessible via the FWBC homepage RE-ENTRY link. Persons who prefer to worship virtually can find the service on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com (First Waughtown); Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ FirstWaughtown/; and the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown.org. (NOTE: Services are posted on a one-week delay.)

Oct. 23

The Forsyth County Missionary Union monthly meeting

The Forsyth County Missionary Union will hold their monthly virtual meeting on Sunday, October 23, at 3 p.m. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Dr., will be the host church. Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller II is the pastor.

We will have a nomination program for the For syth Missionary Union 2023 officers and there will be a special recognition of missionary members who are 80 years of age.

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Casey Cress – mother of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you have been filed in the aboveentitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 28th day of September, 2022

Theresa A. Boucher

County Attorney

County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

The Chronicle October 6, 13, 20 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Teretha Millner (22 E 001605), also known as Teretha Beaty Millner, Teretha B. Millner, deceased February 15, 2021, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 30, 2022 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 29th day of September, 2022.

John Beaty Executor for Teretha Millner, deceased 2740 Reynolds Park Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27107

The Chronicle September 29, and October 6, 13, 20, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Dennis Louis McClam, Jr. (21 E 2918), also known as Dennis McClam, Jr., Dennis Louis McClam, deceased February 10, 2021, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 9, 2023 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 6th day of October, 2022.

Shirleen Hughes Administrator for Dennis Louis McClam Jr., deceased 3891 Pembrooke Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

The Chronicle October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Loretta Sue Steiner-McBride (22 E 2238), deceased June 16, 2022 Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 16, 2023 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of October, 2022.

Robert Donovan McBride Administrator for Loretta Sue Steiner-McBride, deceased 245 Petree Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

The Chronicle October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of George H. Johnson, Jr. (22 E 2393), also known as George Haywood Johnson, Jr., deceased December 3, 2021, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 25, 2023 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 20th day of October, 2022.

Sharon J. Buford Executor for George H. Johnson, Jr. deceased 2504 Treetop Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27101

The Chronicle October 20, 27, and November 3, 10, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James F. Day (22 E 1589), also known as James Francis Day, deceased July 1, 2022, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 25, 2023 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 20th day of October, 2022.

Joseph Marron Executor for James F. Day, deceased 118 N. Sterling St. Morganton, NC 28655

The Chronicle October 20, 27, and November 3, 10, 2022

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Alberta Barker Harvey (22 E 1884), also known as Alberta B. Harvey, Alberta Harvey, deceased October 29, 2020, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 16, 2023 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of October, 2022.

Aldeen Harvey Executor for Alberta Baker Harvey, deceased 775 West 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105

The Chronicle October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2022

BID NOTICES

Medicare open enrollment sessions

The Annual Medicare Open Enrollment period will take place from October 15 to December 7, 2022.

Annual enrollment assistance will be provided by volunteer and staff of the Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem, the Forsyth County coordinating site for the North Carolina Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). One hour appointments will be offered during the period subject to the availability of counselors.

Appointments must be made by calling the Shepherd’s Center at 336748-0217 during weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Oct. 22

Cemetery cleanup

Volunteers will be needed for cleanup at the Happy Hill Cemetery on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m., that will be October 8 and 22. The location is 888 Willow Street (Willow and Pitts off Free Street). Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriate for the weather. Bring clippers

turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available.

The session will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 24, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. through computer and telephone access. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 orInfo@shepherdscenter. org for more information or to reserve a seat.

Nov. 4

Alzheimer’s walk

The Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter will be hosting Walk to End Alzheimer’s – WinstonSalem at Truist Stadium located at 951 Ballpark Way on Nov. 4. Checkin opens at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony and walk at 10 a.m. To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a

Applicants must also pass a drug test, consent to a background check, be registered with selective service (males only) and be able to work 32 hours a week (Monday - Friday).

More information and an application link are posted at CityofWS.org/ SOAR. Interested citizens can contact Troy Sneed, 336-306-4320; troys@ cityofws.org.

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Denise Hartsfield

Forsyth County deserves a District Attorney who understands the needs of the entire community that includes all of the criminal justice stakeholders including families who must deal with the long term consequences of incarceration and reentry. With over a decade of listening and learning from the District Court bench, I have heard the voices of the citizens of this county. I am prepared and ready to improve the quality of life for all residents with attention on safety, fairness and justice.

Volk spent one season in the MLS after graduating from Virginia. Eskandar ian, regarded as one of the all-time great UVA soccer players, enjoyed a success ful eight-year professional career. Following his re tirement, Eskandarian re turned to his alma mater in 2010 as an assistant coach, where he met Volk.

Keeping many of the same features that has made TBT one of the most electrifying sport ing events of the summer, TST will also present the winning team with a $1 million prize at the conclu

sion of the tournament. In addition, TST will show case modified rules and regulations, all of which are in place to promote and reinforce the importance of team-oriented, high-in tensity action.

As seen with TBT’s Elam Ending®, the alter native ending to basketball games that has now been adopted by the NBA AllStar Game, the G League, and leagues around the world, The Soccer Tour nament will feature Tar get Score Time, its own unique finish to competi tions where all games end on a goal.

“We have been busy testing our rules,” said

Volk. “Fans can expect an hour of highly skilled, electrifying, attacking football. So far, we are averaging over 40 shots on goal per game, though it’s impossible to project exactly what will happen once there is a million dol lars on the line. One thing is certain: players love sev en-on-seven soccer for its action, flow and skill, and we believe fans will too.”

Call to Action: TST will feature an open-entry process, allowing any team or group of players in the world to compete in the inaugural event. For more information, visit The Tournament.com.

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heights they once enjoyed a couple of decades ago.

Hearing about how good Carver used to be and its history reminds me of Dudley High School in Greensboro. If I am not mistaken, both schools served only African Amer ican students prior to in tegration and are historic landmarks. Both schools have a history of sports excellence, but for some reason Dudley has contin ued to prosper, especially in football, while Carver is still struggling. It would be nice to see the city and the people get behind Carver like they do for Dudley in Greensboro.

What disappointed me this weekend was some of the negative comments I saw on social media re garding Carver’s home coming. I understand good natured joking between schools but some of these posts were downright nasty. What’s wrong with people enjoying a home coming celebration? Why do some people feel the need to try and steal other people’s joy during a time of happiness?

As I was scrolling through Facebook yester day, I came across a post from Ms. Shannon Brooks that fully encompassed how I felt about the nega tive comments floating around social media per

taining to Carver.

“Welp, here I am … this time I’m on ONE!!

This past week/weekend, I have seen quite a few posts about Carver and our Homecoming. Some of the comments were done in a joking manner and I totally understand because back in the day and even now, we all have joked about and clowned each other’s schools.

“But some of the com ments I read were down right disrespectful and no, I’m not going to screen shot or even mention what I saw, but I’m gonna tell you all who have so much s@%t to say about Carver this … and when I say it I want you to hear me good (as my Great Grandma used to say) …

“If you are not volun teering at your alma mater to show the students that you care and that you are supporting them then you can have several seats!! If you aren’t coming to sup port the kids during their extracurricular activi ties and showering them with love and support … you also can have several seats!!

“Oh, and for the ones of you who love to talk about what the football and basketball teams, band and any other sport/activity does or doesn’t do and you like to talk ish, let me tell you this … I’ve been to see the students play a sport and play in the band and

I see them give their all!! Yeah, we may not have a winning record like we had years ago BUT them babies give it their all!! When I see the band and I see them babies blowing into those instruments and dancing in the stands and on the field, they are giving it their all!! Some of them have way more determina tion and heart than a lot of you!!

So, with that, I hope you all have a great rest of your day!! Oh, and be fore you try and come for me … let me tell you this … I am a volunteer and I most definitely show up at Carver to show them ba bies that someone cares. I show up at the games and I make sure I’m cheering my Carver babies on!! You see, I’m not new to this … I’m true to this!! My Carver babies know that Ms. Shannon loves them and will shake Hell over them too!!

“I’m going to rock with my school and for my school until the day God calls me home and I will go to war for my school and my Carver Babies!!

“So instead of coming on my post trying to come for me … go and down load the volunteer appli cation and do something productive for your own school!! Because coming on my page and thinking you’re going to talk crazy to me about my school, the alumni and my Carver

Babies … YOU GOT THE RIGHT ONE TODAY!! I GOT TIME TODAY!!”

I have to admit that I was smiling ear to ear when I was reading her comment. Ms. Brooks was totally on point with her comment. People shouldn’t be trying to rip these kids and alumni but instead should celebrate alongside them because it’s the only one of the Big Four schools remaining. That type of history can’t be overlooked or forgot ten.

It’s not the kids’ fault that the school is not where it used to be. We need to give them credit for fight ing hard not only on the field or court of play, but also for fighting hard in the classroom. I think there are a number of reasons for Carver’s decline, but the kids and homecoming have nothing to do with it.

I said it once and I’ll say it again. The city of Winston-Salem has limit less potential in many dif ferent areas such as art, innovation, sports, music, creativity, religion. If that negative energy that was used to tear down Carver and its homecoming was used for good, who knows what great things could come from it. Together is the only way to prosper.

Oh, and next year I will definitely be in the build ing for the Jackets home coming to experience the fun for myself.

church. (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them; only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) (verse 16). “Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost” (verse 17). God delays the out pouring until after the ar rival of Peter and the lay ing on of his hands. Thus, the Jerusalem church and the Samaritan church are united into one work, one body. Peter’s involvement assured acceptance by the Jewish church. No longer could one nation be God’s witness people, the church was now made up of Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans and Old Testament saints who became New Testament believers.

Simon Attempts to Buy the Power of the Holy Spirit (verses 1824). “Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was be stowed through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money (verse 18) saying, “Give me this power also … “ (verse 19). Simon’s re quest was motivated by a lust for power. He heard the gospel, saw the mira cles, gave a profession of faith in Christ, and was baptized, yet he was nev er born again. He didn’t comprehend that the Holy Spirit cannot be bought but is sovereignly and freely given; “… May your sil ver perish with you… your heart is not right before God” (verse 21). Was Si mon a believer in extreme error or was he one of Sa tan’s clever counterfeits?

Verse 22 shows that years of practicing magic and claiming divine power had

resulted in “bitterness and wickedness” in his heart.

Peter accurately described Simon’s heart and told him “Repent therefore … and pray to God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you” (verse 22). “For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity” (verse 23). Simon was certainly fearful, but he was un willing to repent and seek forgiveness. “Pray to the Lord for me … “ instead of humbling his heart be fore God, Simon asked Peter to pray he would be spared the consequences of his sins. This showed Simon felt a true convic tion of the Holy Spirit, but was not willing to humble his own heart before God.

(The UMI Annual Com mentary 2021-2022, The MacArthur Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible, The New Interpret ers Study Bible, The Tony Evans Study Bible and The Oxford Bible Com mentary).

For Your Consid eration: What are some signs of authenticity or insincerity you can see in some people?

Application: Create a list of true and sincere motives for following Christ. Examine your list and your heart – how do you measure up? Then ask God to help form your atti tude and motives to be true and sincere.

FYI: Forsyth County Sunday School Union will meet “virtually” ev ery third Sunday, at 3 p.m. with teaching and pro grams. You may join us ing the following “Zoom” credentials: ID 819 7872 9662, Passcode 787444, Phone: 1-301-715-8592.