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Amendment asks if defendants should be allowed to waive jury trials

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HAWS planning another revamp

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“There were over 400 individuals that participated,” Woods said. “It The Housing was very positive. We had Authority of Winston- vendors there that had Salem has received a never before come into half-million dollar grant the community and they from U.S. Department of were very excited. The Housing and Urban community was very Development to explore pleased that someone was ways to breathe new life trying to take a look at into Cleveland Avenue their situation and trying Homes and Sunrise to improve it.”

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T h e Wo r k i n g Cleveland with residents Avenue area has and communibeen a focus of ty groups, the the Housing H o u s i n g Authority Authority says recently. It built a plan will be and opened The developed to Oaks at Tenth not only alter (Street) this the decaying year exclusively housing comfor working Woods plexes, but public housing infuse the area with eco- clients. A block away, nomic and educational construction vehicles are resources. Committees, making way for another which residents will be complex – Camden asked to serve on, will be Station. Both projects are formed to address hous- sandwiched between ing, employment, health Cleveland Avenue Homes and safety. and Sunrise Towers – an “We are working with aging high-rise for senior local community groups, citizens and those with churches, hospitals, disabilities. municipalities, nonprofit Combined, The Oaks groups, universities and at Tenth and Camden community colleges ... on Station cost about $9 mil(the) committees to deter- lion – money that was mine what are the under- mostly secured by the lying problems, what are agency through bank some of the solutions and loans. Whatever plan is what the community devised for Cleveland should look like,” said Avenue Homes and Housing Authority CEO Sunrise Towers will be Larry Woods. much more costly. Woods The agency touted its is hoping the agency will goal on Saturday, Sept. be eligible to apply for a 27 during a daylong com- federal Choice munity celebration in N e i g h b o r h o o d Cleveland Avenue Homes Implementation Grant, – a sprawling public which he said could be housing complex off 14th between $17 million and and Liberty streets.

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Voters will decide on how some criminal trials are carried out.

A ballot amendment asks residents to vote for or against changing the state constitution to allow those accused of crimes the right to waive a trial by jury and allow a judge to decide their fate. Jury trials would still be required in all cases with the possibility of a death sentence.

Last year, the General Assembly approved the ballot amendment after then-Sen. Pete Brunstetter of Forsyth County introduced the bill. Brunstetter left the Senate in December to serve as Novant Health’s chief legal officer and general counsel. He could not be reached for comment.

The state constitution currently states that “a person accused of a crime and who is not pleading

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guilty to that charge cannot be convicted unless a jury decides the person is guilty.”

If the amendment is passed, those waiving their right to a jury trial must state so in court or in writing. A judge would then have to sign-off on the request.

Wake Forest University Law Professor Kami Simmons said that

the amendment is important for several reasons.

“It results in greater freedom of choice for accused persons, but could also result in greater efficiency and improved court administration. While many defendants may still choose to have a trial by jury, there are some situations in See Amendment on A7

Noelle Brown tosses a football as her mother, Marcella, looks on.

Photos by Todd Luck

A GRAND TIME

Grandparents compete alongside their grandkids

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Intergenerational teams of grandparents and grandchildren competed in a variety of sports at Miller Park Saturday during the Second Annual Grand Games.

About 15 teams competed. Kids ages 6 to 14 were coupled with either their grandparents or other adult.

City Recreation and Parks’ Adult Recreation

John and Cheryl Valenzuela with their grandchildren, Ian and Alex Capps.

Program Supervisor Chuck Vestal said the Grand Games grew out of the popular Senior Games, which pits older adults against one another

in sports and arts and crafts events.

“What I see happening, the fun part about it, is instead of the grandchildren hanging around

being on the PS3 and XBoxes, they’re out here with their grandparents, learning something,” said Vestal. “They’ve never heard of bocci before and they’re enjoying that.”

In addition to bocci, a sport where players try to get a ball close to a smaller ball, the teams tested their skills at football tossing, basketball shooting, horse-shoes and corn hole (bean bag tossing).

The rules and set-ups were similar to those used during the Senior Games.

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Complicated Past, Present and Future Panel tackles Palestinian/Israeli conflict

I m a m K h a l i d G r i g g s speaks as Rabbi Dr. Andrew Ettin listens.

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A panel of professors and clergy gave their takes on the reasons behind the decades-old conflict between Palestinians and Israelis on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Wake Forest University.

Divisive issues were tackled, including whether Israel has committed war crimes and if a two state solution – or any solution – is possible to quell the con-

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Moderator Dr. Michaelle Browers, Wake’s co-director of Middle East and South Asia Studies, directed a panel of WFU educators and experts – CoDirector of Jewish Studies Dr. Dean Franco; Assistant Professor of Religion Dr. Annalise GlauzTodrank; Middle East and South Asia Studies Co-director Dr. Charles Kennedy; Temple Israel Rabbi and professor emeritus Dr. Andrew Ettin; and Community Mosque Imam and WFU Assistant Chaplain Khalid Griggs.

“The role of suffering is essential to each group’s conception of its own identity, and its because these two narratives of suffering cannot be reconciled that the conflict persists,” said Glauz-Todrank.

Panelists said the conflict can be traced back to tensions that arose between Jewish settlers and Arab natives of British-ruled Palestine in the early 20th Century. The Jewish population grew greatly as Jews fled Europe during World War II. Great Britain’s rule of the area expired in 1948, and the then newly-created United Nations was charged with deciding what to do with Palestine. The country was split in two, creating separate coun-

Dina Shehata tries for Arabs and Jews. A Jewish/Arab civil war broke out, which led to a war between the newly-formed country of Israel and neighboring Arab countries.

Through that war, and later ones, Israel gained more and more control of Palestinian territory, which has been a source of contention for generations now.

Most recently, the tension resulted in 50 days of warfare, missile strikes mostly, that ended in late August. The conflict killed approximately 2,200 Palestinians, mostly civilians, in the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by the Palestinian Islamic group Hamas. Israel lost 66 soldiers, and, although more than

5,000 rockets were fired into Israel, only five civilians died.

Kennedy, who has been teaching a course on the conflict for 35 years, said the fight is asymmetrical, with no hope that Hamascontrolled Gaza can defeat Israel.

“They’re designed to be provocative,” he said about Gaza’s attacks.

“They’re designed to get Israel to do exactly what Israel did, which is to disproportionately respond to this.”

He called Gaza’s attack a form of “civil disobedience” against Israel, which occupied Gaza up until 2005. Israel still controls Gaza’s borders and uses a blockade to restrict goods and access. Israel maintains that the blockade is needed to limit Hamas’ rocket attacks and its ability to get weapons.

“The Palestinians are on what you might say is diplomatic high ground,” Kennedy said. “Israel is put in a position where they cannot defend their actions in an international forum.”

In July, 29 of the 47 members of the UN Human Rights Council voted to investigate alleged human rights violations by Israel during the latest conflict.

Seventeen countries abstained.

The United States was the only “no” vote. Kennedy said Israel is becoming increasingly isolated in the world because of its actions.

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Visit Our New Website www.WSChronicle.com Rabbi Ettin and Imam Griggs disagreed about the UN’s treatment of Israel. Ettin said Israel is wary of the Arab influence in the UN and feels it is being singled out for unfair scrutiny. Griggs said there have been excesses by Israel that the world is taking note of, citing South African Bishop Desmond Tutu, who earlier this year compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to Apartheid.

Though Ettin doesn’t always agree with Griggs, he calls him his “brother.” The two have been good friends for the last 35 years and share a hope that peace will eventually come to the region.

“Around the world, there are Jews and Muslims and Palestinians and Israelis who have had contact with each other that is not poison, that’s not poisonous,” said Ettin. “And they have learned much through that process.”

Kennedy said only a two state solution would bring peace, with Israel giving up territory to allow Palestine to become an independent country. He said leaders on both sides are unwilling to endorse such a plan, especially with Israeli settlers now settled in disputed territories.

Other panelists saw hope, though not with Gaza and Israeli leaders. They cited grassroots campaigns like the BDS Movement, which calls for

Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions to force Israel to change its policy.

“I think everything (Kennedy) said is terribly real, but there is this other reality too,” said Franco.

There is some dissent against Hamas, which many have labeled a terrorist organization, among some Muslims. Griggs said that conversation is one that Muslims in the United States are hesitant to have because the Muslim community has closed ranks since the scrutiny and monitoring they have endured since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks.

“In the American Muslim community, there’s not the freedom of public discourse that many non-Muslims may have at this particular time,” said Griggs.

Dina Shehata, an international studies master’s degree student at N.C. State University, was among the attendees drawn to the forum by its topic.

“It’s very sad, especially with the recent happenings in Gaza, seeing the children and mothers and innocent civilians dying; it’s terrible,” she said.

Shehata, an Egyptian native who hopes to someday work at the UN, said she appreciated the hope some of the panelists offered.

“I’m hoping for a peaceful solution in the near future,” she said.

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Superintendent to start listening tour SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

4-H National Youth Science Day particpants pose with presenters, elected officials and others.

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Students take part in 4-H Day

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Students gathered at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building on Fairchild Road on Wednesday, Oct. 8 to take part in 4-H National Youth Science Day. The day was a part of National 4-H Week, in which thousands of students across the national took part.

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Insta-graming all of the More than 100 things that we are years-old, 4-H doing today,” said engages those 4-H Youth from ages 5 Development through 21 in sciSpecialist ence, agricultural, Shanika Gray, engineering and who organized technology. Last the event. week’s national The “Rockets event was a fun to the Rescue” way to encourage Vdaiyar experiment, students to considdesigned by the er careers in those fields.

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Superintendent Beverly Emory will spend the next month talking to the community in small groups to hear people’s thoughts about education.

Emory will hold six informal gatherings at schools around the county listening and answering questions.

Emory had similar meetings during the summer of 2013 after she began her work as superintendent.

Three of the meetings will be for parents and community members, and three will be for employees.

Each meeting will be limited to the first 20 individuals who register. Each meeting will last an hour, and participants will have the chance to share thoughts with Emory and Emory ask questions.

The following sessions are for the public: • Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at Gibson Elementary, 2020 Walker Rd. • Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 9 a.m. at Clemmons Middle, 3785 Fraternity Church Drive.

• Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Kernersville Middle, 110 Brown Rd. To register, call 336-727-2696 trhelm@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

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Lolita Malave has joined RE/MAX Realty Consultants’ management team as director of Agent Development for the Triad area, which includes the company’s Winston-Salem and Greensboro offices.

A graduate of the University of Florida, Malave brings to the company 15 years of experience in real estate.

“Helping the real estate community is my first priority,” Malave said. “Providing the Triad area real estate brokers with the opportunities the RE/MAX brand has to offer, as well as its abunMalave dant resources, is a huge benefit for them. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Malave has held various leadership roles. A member of the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association, the North Carolina Realtors Association and the National Association of Realtors, her posts have included GRRA Board of Directors members from 2007 to 2013; GRRA president-elect in 2011; GRRA President in 2012; and GRRA Foundation Board of Directors and Publicity chair. She is a member Southwest Guilford County Women’s Club, a certified facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association and a former director for Adams Farm Homeowners Association.

RE/MAX has more than 90,000 Associates in over 90 countries, and its consultants continuously offered in-house training and online real estate courses.

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Alumnus Johnson to give address SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Dr. Alex Johnson, a graduate of Winston-Salem State University and the current president of Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, will serve as the keynote speaker for the university’s 2014 Founder’s Day Convocation tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 17) at 9:45 a.m. in the K. R. Williams Auditorium on campus. The program is free and open to the public.

Johnson, who earned his undergraduate degree from WSSU, became the fourth president of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) in July 2013.

Tri-C was the first community college to open in Ohio and remains the state’s oldest and largest public community college. Each year more than 55,000 credit and non-credit students take courses at the school’s four traditional campuses,

two Corporate College locations, more than 50 off-campus sites and via television and the Internet.

Recently Cuyahoga completed what is expected to be the first of several agreements to encourage its graduates to continue their education at Cleveland State Dr. Johnson University. The first emphasis will be on nursing graduates earning a B.S.N. degree. Other partnerships with the university will likely be offered in health sciences, social work and busi-

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Johnson had previously served as president of Cuyahoga’s Metropolitan Campus in downtown Cleveland from 1993 until 2003. He then became chancellor of Delgado Community College in New Orleans, serving in that capacity during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Prior to rejoining Cuyahoga, Johnson was president of the Community College of Allegheny County that serves the greater Pittsburgh area.

In addition to his degree from WSSU, Johnson earned a master’s degree from Lehman College and a doctorate from the Pennsylvania State University. He has served on the boards of the National Labor College, the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the American Association of Community Colleges.

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Bell makes Hall Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors member George Bell has been inducted into the North Carolina Association of Realtors (NCAR) Hall of Fame.

He was honored during the 2014 NCAR Convention & Expo in Hot Springs, Va. on Sept.

16. The award was established in 1990 to honor outstanding Realtors who have contributed and continue to give persistBell ent, outstanding services to the real estate profession through development, environment, government and/or leadership.

Bell has been a WSRAR member since 1999 and is with Bell and Yates Properties, Ltd. He is also a well-known Continuing Education instructor. He recently taught an elective course for WSRAR on Oct. 2.

Start-up classes Flywheel, the new co-working innovation space in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, will launch a class series based on online curriculum developed by Stanford University and Y Combinator, the largest and most successful business accelerator in the country. Several of the Triad’s successful serial entrepreneurs will be on hand to facilitate discussions and answer questions.

“How to Start a Start-Up” course curriculum will be based on the Stanford online course of the same name, currently underway, which includes readings and lectures by the top experts in startup best practices.

The free courseware includes lectures by Sam Altman, President, and Paul Graham, Founder, of Y Combinator.

Additional lectures will include Levie co-founders of some of the biggest tech companies and cover 20 sessions with the likes of startup experts like Peter Thiel, Aaron Levie and Reid Hoffman. They will discuss how to come up with ideas and evaluate them, how to get users and grow, how to do sales and marketing, how to hire, how to raise money, company culture, operations and management and business strategy.

The Flywheel class will meet Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8:30 p.m., starting on Oct. 21. Attendees will study the online Stanford course independently during the week. At the weekly meeting, the group will review topics with an interactive discussion facilitated by local serial entrepreneurs who will add their experience and answer questions.

“This course offering from Stanford is a fantastic learning opportunity,“ said Peter Marsh, Flywheel founding partner. “This is a perfect way for us to nurture our local start-up culture and bring great content to the Triad and to our Flywheel members.”

All classes will be held on-site at Flywheel located in the Innovation Quarter in the 525@Vine building.

For additional information on the “How to Start a Start-Up” series, including details on how to register, visit http://flywheelcoworking.com/events/.

Forsyth Tech Small Business Center Director Allan Younger leads a seminar at 525@vine.

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Forsyth Tech settles into 525@vine SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth Tech’s Business & Industry Services Division officially opened Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 525@vine in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.

525@vine, a former tobacco factory that was recently redeveloped and renovated into a mixed-used laboratory and office building, houses Forsyth Tech’s R. J. Reynolds Corporate Training Center, BB&T Biotechnology Program, Wells Fargo Nanotechnology Program, National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce, BioNetwork and Small Business Center.

The opening ceremony featured remarks by college and Innovation Quarter officials followed by media tours of the renovated space.

“We are excited to be expanding our presence into Winston-Salem’s vibrant downtown,” said Forsyth Tech President Dr. Gary Green.

“Our location in the Innovation Quarter reflects the vision of the college to bring together services for business and industry under one roof where

Forsyth Tech President Dr. Gary Green speaks. we can intersect with the business community as our client instead of the individual student.

“Here in the Innovation Quarter, we are at the epicenter of local economic development, making our business services more accessible than ever before, and creating opportunities to build new and even stronger collaborations that support the growing needs of our business community.”

Forsyth Tech’s 24,000square-feet of innovative work

space at the Innovation Quarter was funded with $7 million raised through its Momentum Capital Campaign, which came to a conclusion in 2013, and includes lab facilities, computer labs, flexible classroom and meeting room space as well as small and large collaborative work areas.

Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter will serve more than 1,200 students each year, as well as a growing number of corporate clients and small business owners.

UNCG extends welcome to vets SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

Victory Media’s Military Friendly Schools listing, now in its sixth year, is based on a data-driven survey of more than 8,000 schools approved for Post9/11 GI Bill funding.

“Supporting students with military backgrounds — financially, academically, personally — is a point of pride for UNCG,” said Chancellor Linda P. Brady. “These students have much to offer in terms of selfdiscipline, life experience and specialized skills. UNCG is honored to dedicate the necessary resources to UNCG Photo ensure their success in Student veterans attend a Veterans Day ceremony at The University civilian life. of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The number of students using Veterans Administration benefits to pursue their education at UNCG has increased by about 90 percent since 2008, said Mike Tarrant, the university’s director of strategic initiatives. This fall, 490 students are using VA benefits – 225 veterans or active duty service persons and 265 military dependents.

“Our faculty and staff, students, alumni, as well as employers have shared with us the leadership skills, global perspective, and commitment to service that our veterans, members of the military, and See UNCG on A9

East Forsyth High School Principal Trish Gainey is WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools’ 2015 Principal of the Year.

She was recognized last week at a breakfast at the Benton Convention Center.

Many East faculty and staff were on hand for the announcement.

“It’s all about all of these people behind m e .

They are the o n e s w h o make it all happ e n ,” Gainey Gainey said in accepting the honor.

She became the principal at East in 2002 and is described as a leader who treats each student as an individual and does her best to ensure that students graduate.

“She forms relationships with each member of this faculty, and she cares about our struggles both personal and professional,” East teacher Beth King said in a letter nominating Gainey. “She offers support, structure, resources, guidance and advice to everyone. She is calm in the most chaotic of situations, patient and wise. She speaks from the heart to her faculty, students and community.”

A native of Charlotte, Gainey joined the local school system in 1987 as the health/physical education teacher at Hanes Magnet School. She was an assistant principal at Glenn before being chosen to lead East Forsyth.

She has a bachelor’s degree from Winthrop College and a master’s degree from Appalachian State University, both in physical education. She has a Doctor of Education degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Truliant Federal Credit Union has long sponsored the Principal of the Year program. In addition to putting on the breakfast, Truliant gave Gainey a check for $500 and East a check for $500. Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union also each gave $500 to Gainey and $500 to the school. Gainey will now be considered for state Principal of the Year.

The other local Principal of the Year finalists were: Ted Burcaw, Kingswood High; Donna Cannon, Diggs-Latham Elementary; Becky Carter, Kernersville Elementary; and Rusty Hall, Old Town Elementary.

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Where to Retire magazine recently selected Winston-Salem as a top retirement destination.

Winston-Salem is one of eight cities profiled in a feature titled “Towns of Tradition” in the November/December issue, available nationwide on Oct. 14, 2014. Tarpon Springs, Fla.; New Britain, Conn.; Providence, RI.; Holland, Mich.; Lafayette, La.; Fredericksburg, Texas; and Poulsbo, Wash. are also featured.

Where to Retire Editor Annette Fuller said the eight cities give residents enriching experiences in other cultures.

“Little pockets of Greece, Poland, Italy and other countries thrive in the United States, and many retirees seek out these locations, where they find traditions, festivals, food and culture that add to their lives,” she said.

The magazine writes of the “peace-loving Moravians” who helped to establish WinstonSalem, a city it says appeals to retirees who have a passion for art, music, culture and continuing education.

“The Moravian influence is most felt in the Old Salem Museums and Gardens, a living history village carefully restored, and in the Moravian churches throughout the area,” Fuller said.

Each year, 700,000 Americans relocate to new towns to retire. Generally, relocating retirees are healthier, better educated and more affluent than those who choose to not relocate.

Novant VHA honors

VHA Central Atlantic recognized Novant Health with 13 awards for excellence in clinical care, honoring nine facilities for meeting or exceeding national performance standards and improving the patient experience. VHA is a national network of not-for-profit health care organizations that work together to drive maximum savings in the supply chain arena.

Four facilities – Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center and Novant Health Prince William Medical Center – were at or above the 50th percentile in performance and rate of improvement for 30-day all-cause heart failure readmission rate in calendar year 2013 compared to calendar year 2012.

Eight hospitals were at or above the 50th percentile in performance and rate of improvement for falls with injury rate in calendar year 2013 compared to calendar year 2012.

They are: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Gaffney Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, Novant Health Medical Park Hospital and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Novant Health was also recognized for excellence in supply networks for their participation in MNS Network, a partnership with two mid-Atlantic hospital systems that allows for the pooling of resources to save on purchases of medical supplies and services.

Register for Gfeller race

The Sixth Annual Matthew Gfeller Memorial Doughnut Run is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15.

As in the past, The Matthew Gfeller Foundation will distribute all proceeds from this year’s run evenly between the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center at UNCChapel Hill. The 2013 race raised $42,000 from sponsors and participants to fund Gfeller sports-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) research.

The Run honors Matt Gfeller, who passed away playing football for RJ Reynolds High School in August 2008. He was 15. To honor Matt, his three best friends John Lineberger, Camden Francis and Thomas Keshian decided on a “crazy” event involving running, live music and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Matt’s schools – Reynolds High, Summit School and Whitaker Elementary – each play a role.

Thanks to corporate sponsors who cover race costs, all entry fees will go to the Matt Gfeller Foundation and will benefit brain trauma research at Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center at UNC-Chapel Hill for the prevention, recognition and treatment of youth sports head injuries.

The fee before Nov. 1 for adults is $25; it is $20 for students in high school or younger. The fee on Nov. 1 and after is $30 for all. Learn more or register at jonesracingcompany.com/matt-gfeller-memorial-run/org or http://www.matthewgfellerfoundation.org.

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HBCUs take domestic violence stance

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Violence against women is on the rise.

According to the American Bar Association, the number one killer of African American women between the ages 15 to 34 is homicide at the hands of a current or former intimate partner.

The community is invited to join Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, Bennett College and NC A&T State University in the “Paint the Town Purple” walk to stop the violence on Friday, Oct. 17 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. The walk will begin at the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel on the campus of Bennett College and proceed down Bennett and Dudley streets to end at the Dudley Building on the campus of NC A&T State University.

With funding from the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice, Bennett, A&T and Shaw University have stepped forward to inform and protect the women of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Serving as the lead institution, Bennett has partnered and implemented the Resources, Intervention, Services and Education (RISE) Project, a threeyear collaboration that seeks to institutionalize campus-wide

responses to violence against women.

According to Carla Williams, RISE Project Coordinator, “This $497,242 grant permits us the opportunity to focus on reducing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking on college campuses. This walk allows us to stand together as a community and say with one loud voice, ‘we will not stand idly by and watch the senseless violence and/or death of our young women.’ With our outreach programming, training, and resources, we can provide for victim safety, offender accountability and prevention.”

Also partnering for the walk will be Family Services of the Piedmont, a member of the Core Community Response Team (CCRT); the Sherrie Denise Jackson Foundation; and the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA). These organizations will also work in partnership to develop victim service programs as well as protocols and policies that will treat violence against women as a serious offense.

For more information about the Office on Violence Against Women, please visit http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/.

WSSU Counseling wing wins grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has received two grants totaling more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education.

The grants from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services are to address the shortage in professionals in rehabilitation, as well as the specific shortage of rehabilitation counselors providing services for the deaf or hard of hearing.

The university received a grant of $1.25 million to enhance its online master’s level rehabilitation counseling training program. The program is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to assist individuals with disabilities to attain t h e i r employment goals and Dr. Edwards will be directed particularly to those in unserved and underserved rural areas. The WSSU rehabilitation counseling faculty will conduct focused marketing strategies to recruit highly capable prospective students to meet the needs of the N. C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

“This grant will make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and also provide the state and federal systems of vocational rehabilitation with an additional core of well-trained employees,” said Dr. Brenda Y. Cartwright, professor of rehabilitation counseling and principal investigator for the grant.

“The grant also means that current students in the program will be able to continue their course of study while maintaining their jobs and family responsibilities,” said Dr. Robin E. Dock, associate professor and coprincipal investigator. “Because the program is online, other adult learners from across (the) state, region and the nation may continue their education and give back to their communities.”

A grant of slightly more than $1 million over five years will enhance the online master’s degree program with an emphasis on training rehabilitation counseling to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing attain their employment goals. As with the grant to increase the overall number of rehabilitation counselors, WSSU will conduct a focused effort to recruit students to meet the needs of state and related agencies that provide services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

“We are excited that the master’s program in rehabilitation counseling at WSSU can continue to be a leading force in providing highly capable counselors to meet the needs of the clients they will be serving,” said Dr. Yolanda Edwards, chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling and coordinator of the master’s program.

“The online MSRC program is extremely important to our students and increasing the number of master’s level counselors certainly will have a positive impact on the entire rehabilitation field.”

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Blacks critical to ALS fight By now, we have all probably seen the Ice Bucket Challenge. It is wonderful that people from all walks of life come together to use social media for such good. The unity and generosity of hundreds of thousands of participants from different backgrounds has done even more than lead to donations of tens of millions of dollars to non-profit organizations in the name of ALS, it has raised awareness of this devastating condition.

Many people now know about ALS – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a devastating condition in which patients develop progressive muscle weakness leading to paralysis and death by respiratory failure, typically within 2-3 years of the first symptoms. The urgency of finding a cure is nationally recognized.

How do researchers intend to cure ALS? One of the first steps is to figure out what genes are damaged and lead to the disease. To find these genes, scientists are comparing the DNA of people with the disease to the DNA of people

who do not have it. After genes are identified, the hope is that therapies will be developed to target what is damaged. In several diseases, it has already been shown that some people will respond better to one treatment over others because of the DNA they carry.

A troubling fact is that African Americans do not often volunteer for genetics research studies. As an African American and an ALS researcher at the National Institutes of Health, I rarely receive and study DNA from African Americans. Without African-American DNA in research studies, it is unclear how often we get ALS. That, frighteningly, has the potential to leave African Americans out of the equation when effective treatments for the disease are developed. It also hinders us scientists from learning everything about the disease regardless of ethnicity. We need comprehensive information about DNA from all backgrounds to know more precisely how the disease works.

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Honor goes to Baptist’s Newberry SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center employee Rebecca Newberry has been awarded the American Heart Association’s 2014 Regional Faculty Exemplary Service Award for North Carolina for Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

This new recognition award for American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care volunteers was created to recognize exceptional Regional Faculty who go above and beyond in providing outstanding Basic Life Support (BLS) and other emergency cardiovascular care educational guidance and service to the Training Network and the community in support of the mission of the American Heart Association.

Newberry has been a BLS instructor, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) instructor for nearly 20 years, teaching more than 100 courses annually in her professional Submitted Photo capacity at Wake Forest Rebecca Newberry (holding award) poses with her Baptist and her volunteer Wake Forest Baptist Medical colleagues and local capacity as an instructor American Heart Association officials. with the AHA. “Becky has often received kudos from training center coordinators across the state for her active role in mentoring new training center coordinators and instructors,” said Vickey Lewis, manager of Emergency Resuscitation Services for Wake Forest Baptist. “She regularly goes beyond her role’s responsibilities with training and has even traveled from one end of North Carolina to the other working with state training center coordinators, instructors and training center faculty to better ensure the quality of the American Heart Association’s Emergency Cardiovascular Care educational programs.”

This American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Committee award is peer-nominated. Nominations were then reviewed and measured against the criteria by a group of AHA National Faculty who volunteered to serve on the award committee. Tony Ramsey, the American Heart Association’s North Carolina Regional Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee Chair presented the award to Newberry on Oct. 1 during a ceremony at Wake Forest Baptist.

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Honor for Murray

Thomas L. Murray Jr., director of Counseling and Testing Services at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), is the recipient of the 2014 Professional Leadership Award from the American College Counseling Association (ACCA). He has led the counseling center at UNCSA since 2006.

The award is given for demonstrated leadership in some aspect of college counseling as it relates to the purposes and goals of the ACCA, or for leadership and contributions to the organization. ACCA is a division of the American Counseling Association, with more than 1,400 members dedicated to the promotion of the colMurray lege counseling profession. Members are mental health professionals working in a higher education setting in the fields of counseling, psychology, and social work.

“This award is an honor for Dr. Murray, and is well earned,” said Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs Ward Caldwell. “It is testament to the caliber of professional service that he and his staff provide to our students.”

Murray has a Ph.D. in counseling and counselor education and Educational Specialist and Master of Education degrees in marriage and family counseling from the University of Florida. He has a Bachelor of Science in Education, cum laude from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Murray is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine for Wake Forest University and contributing faculty for Walden University’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. He has also taught at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and the University of Florida.

‘Fall Forward’ The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus is inviting third through fifth grade students who love to sing the opportunity to join its Fall Forward chorus.

This five week singing group is an introductory to the Chorus’ choral program. It includes learning solfege (do, re, me, etc.), singing in rounds, group singing and choral training and culminates with a performace with the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus at the Winter Celebration Concert at the UNC School of the Arts.

No audition is required. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 4 – 4:45 p.m. at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church beginning Oct. 28.

For more information or to register your child, visit www.wsyouthchorus.org or call 336-703-0001. The deadline for registration is Friday, Oct. 24.

The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus, a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1993 by Barbara C. Beattie, has impacted the lives of hundreds of children and youth through music education and performance experiences in it’s mission to engage and develop youth from diverse backgrounds and enrich their lives by inspiring excellence in choral music.

Bollywood at DCCC

The dance troupe the Sonalee Vyas Dance Company brought its colorful, high-energy performance to Davidson County Community College’s Mary E. Rittling Conference earlier this month. An audience composed of DCCC students, faculty and staff were in attendance for the hour-long event.

The New York based troupe, which was one-day removed from a performance at M a d i s o n Square Garden where they DCCC Photo Sonalee Vyas-Jani entertained India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, treated the audiences to the sights and sounds of what is the joyous world of Bollywood.

Bollywood, which takes its name from a merging of both Hollywood and Bombay (now, modern day Mumbai), is often described as Indian cinema. Bollywood mixes dancing styles from all four corners of India and incorporates songs that depict a variety of world music, climatic-theatrical scenes and songs of celebration.

“It’s very important where I come from (that) everyday is a celebration,” says Sonalee Vyas-Jani, founder and president of the dance company. “It’s a beautiful thing in times like these, it lets you bring something that is so unique, fun and energetic and travel around to different places to share this tradition – the joy of what this dancing brings.”

Vyas-Jani spent 13 years in India, where she was trained in Bharata Natyam, a classical southern Indian dance form that can take up to five years to learn. Since coming to the U.S., she has added the influences of ballet, jazz, hiphop and tap dancing to her Bollywood performances along with other traditional and folk dances from India.

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in collaboration with a/perture cinema and Coffee Park kicked off their “Sunset Flicks” series on Sunday, Oct. 12 with a free screening of the cult classic “The Goonies” in Winston Square Park, 310 N. Marshall St. The B. Kin Band also performed.

Two other free screenings are planned.

On Sunday (Oct. 19), “Rudy,” a biopic about Notre Dame’s Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, will be shown and the Dan River Girls will perform.

On Sunday, Oct. 26, the Hitchcock classic “The Birds” will be shown. The Twin City Buskers will perform. The films begin at 7 p.m. The music and food truck service starts at 6 p.m.

“We want to continue building vibrancy in downtown WinstonSalem and creating entertainment opportunities that appeal to diverse audiences. Sunset Flicks does just that – movies, music and food – in an amphitheater in the heart of the City of Arts and Innovation,” said Jim Sparrow, president and CEO of The Arts Council.

Lawren Desai, owner of a/perture cinema, added, “Of course, we are excited about having these popular movies in a public venue for all to enjoy, but we also wanted to create a festive event around the movies with lots of energy that is family friendly.”

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The North Carolina Film Office announced last week that the CBS Television Studios-produced series “Under the Dome” will remain in the state to film its third season. The news came shortly after the CBS announced it had renewed the hit summer series.

“It is our pleasure to return to North Carolina for our third season of Under the Dome,” said Kevin Berg, Executive Vice President of Production for CBS Television Studios. “The film community in the state, and particularly in the greater Wilmington area, is simply outstanding.

The players take to the stage in a production of “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” at Wi n s t o n - S a l e m State University.

Helmed by Andre Minkins, an assistant professor in the Department of English and F o r e i g n Languages, the play was written

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“We want to thank Governor Pat McCrory, Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker, members of the newly formed Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the many behind-thescenes people in Wilmington and the team at EUE/Screen Gems Studios for all their efforts to keep our series here.”

“Under the Dome” ranked as the summer’s top scripted series for the second straight year, with 11 million viewers in 2014. The series has filmed in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties since its infancy. In 2013, audit reports by the North Carolina Department of Revenue

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In January, North Carolina A&T State University alum, Jelani Elom, will begin his new journey overseas as a student at the London Film School (LFS).

Known as one of the world’s most prestigious postgraduate film institutions, the school offers master’s, doctoral and workshop programs in a variety of fields such as film making and screenwriting.

“Getting accepted into the London Film School was no easy task. Before I was accepted I applied to several other schools and was rejected,” said Elom.

“Although I was disappointed at the rejection I faced, I did not let it discourage me from my goal. I used that as my motivation to Elom work harder and used the critiques from the other schools and the help of my professors at A&T to rework and refine my skills and my craft.”

Nestled in the center of the British film industry, LFS is located in the heart of London in Covent Garden and is surrounded by historical sites such as the Royal Opera House, the National Gallery, the British Museum, and the British Film Institute Library.

“I was nervous because I wanted to make sure everything I submitted was perfect. At times, I even questioned whether or not I should apply but I pushed myself to go for it,” he says.

Enrollment consists of 140 students and 22 full-time faculty members.

Elom graduated from N.C. A&T with a dual bachelor’s degree in secondary education/art education and visual arts design/media design in May. He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma and Phi Mu Alpha and currently teaches film to middle and high school students at UNCG’s arts, science and technology camp and for the Welfare Liaison Reform Program.

He credits his success and accomplishments to A&T. “Without the help of my former professors at A&T, I do not know what I would have done. When I began receiving rejection letters, professors like Dr. Teresa Styles, Mr. Roymeico Carter, and Mr. Zeb Talley, helped me overcome it and they worked relentlessly with me to fix all my errors and adequately prepare for my interview,” Elom said.

“Being a student at A&T helped instill core values in me like patience, hard work, perseverance, and it taught me to face adversity head on. These are things I have carried with me into my career that have played an important role in the process of getting accepted into the London Film School.”

Following the completion of his doctoral film program at the LFS, Elom plans to practice film in the United Kingdom for another three years at a different university. He also plans to produce his first film and create a production studio here at A&T to offer the “Hollywood experience.”

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Jones to portray Truth

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Actress, singer and teacher Sandra Jones is bringing to the stage the life of a legendary abolitionist and women’s rights advocate.

She will star in the NC Black Repertory Company’s “Sojourner Truth, A Legacy” at The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, later this month.

Jones, who also wrote the play, bridges the dimensions of time to bring Truth to life. Truth was born a slave in 1797 but escaped to freedom with her daughter in 1826. She won a landmark court case against a white man for the freedom of her son.

She is perhaps best Sojourner Truth known for her “Ain’t I a Woman” speech, a fiery condemnation of gender inequality that was delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851.

“Sojourner Truth, A Legacy,” directed by Mabel Robinson, will be staged on Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for students and senior citizens and $16 for children.

Purchase tickets at www.ncblackrep.org or by calling 336-723-2266.

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which defendants may choose to have a bench trial,” she said.

Last week, Simmons was named the director of Wake Law’s new Criminal Justice Program, which, according to the school, will “facilitate critical thinking and scholarly engagement surrounding criminal justice systems in the United States.”

Simmons said defendants in cases with dense information and facts or with unique circumstances may prefer a judge to a jury.

“Sometimes, in cases involving inflammatory or bizarre facts, a defendant might feel more comfortable that a judge can sort those facts and apply the law,” she said.

Yet, Simmons said that even if the amendment does pass, she doesn’t see too many defendants taking the option.

“I suspect, however, that most defendants will continue to request jury trials, and this is a right that accused persons (will) continue to have. It is important to note that a judge would still have to approve the request to waive a jury trial,” said Simmons. “Jury trials, primarily because of the jury selection process, require a great deal of time and resources that may not be necessary in bench trials.”

Local lawyer Frederick Adams, former president of the WinstonSalem Bar Association, agrees with Simmons and has heard both sides of

the argument.

“The reason people say it is a good idea is because of resources: the expense of jury trials and sometimes the time it takes to pick a jury. The flip side to that argument is that if we’re actually going to convict someone, take away their freedom and potentially incarcerate them, I don’t know if resources and time is what our focus should be on,” Adams said. “I think that, as we’ve always said, we would rather see a 1,000 guilty men go free than one innocent person be convicted.”

Adams, who runs his own criminal defense firm, said there are also major concerns with making sure defendants, even though they have attorneys, truly know what they are giving up by waiving their right to a jury trial.

“Defendants waive things all the time. They waive the right to remain silent and to have an attorney represent them.

Even when these things are adequately and sufficiently explained, some defendants still don’t fully understand what they’re giving up.”

He said that the topic is one voters should take seriously.

“It’s a right that is important enough to be included in the constitution: the right to have a trial by a jury of your peers. We are talking about twelve people who bring their own individual experiences and perspectives. That can be a great part of the system,” he said.

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instead of individuals.

Overhanging clouds and a field slightly damp from the previous night’s rainfall didn’t deter the competitors.

Dozens of volunteers, including Winston-Salem State University students and Senior Games athletes, kept score and helped those who needed assistance traversing the uneven trail between competition areas.

John and Cheryl Valenzuela paired up with their grandchildren, Ian and Alex Capps, respectively. John is a Senior Games participant and came out to the inaugural Grand Games last year.

He said he enjoyed the family time that this year’s event facilitated.

“It’s been good bonding with them,” he said of his grandchildren.

Betty McDowell, 81, played with her grandson, Solomon Brown, 6.

Though she gave the games her best, she said the real joy was watching her grandchild, who leaped into the air to score several baskets.

“You watch basketball on TV, it’s easy, but doing it yourself, it’s a little more complicated,” she said.

Marcella Brown and her six year-old daughter, Noelle, came to cheer on their friend, Elizabeth Kimberly, who paired up with Brown’s other daughter, nine-year-old Danielle. Noelle, who even brought little pompoms to inspire her sister and Kimberly, ended up pairing up with her mom to compete.

“I think it’s good for grandparents and young ones to participate and work together, and for them to try something different and new,” Brown said.

K i m b e r l y, who keeps herself in shape with 5k and 10k runs, said the events in the competition were either new to her or ones she hasn’t played in

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Marcella Brown and Elizabeth Kimberly with Danielle and Noelle Brown. decades; she found them challenging and fun.

“I haven’t thrown a football in probably 15 or 20 years,” she said with a laugh.

T h e Grand Games first place ribbon went to Leon Haynes and his grandson, Daniel Duval.

Second place went to S e n i o r Vestal G a m e s Veteran Bill Gramley and Hayne’s other grandson, Levi Haynes. Third place went to Bill Long and his grandson, Logan Pressley.

During the events, participants also got points for visiting organizations that had information tables set up at the event. They included Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s Safe Kids Northwest Piedmont, which promotes childhood safety; Forsyth County’s Be Healthy School Kids and Western & Southern Life (Insurance).

Fall Senior Games will be held Oct. 20-24.

To register or to participate, contact Vestal at 336-727-2325 or chuckv@cityofws.org by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 17).

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Mattie Young is known as “The Mayor” of Cleveland Avenue Homes, where she has lived since 1972. She said she is onboard with any plan that includes opportunities for economic advancement for public housing residents.

“If it is going to bring in jobs, I think it is a pretty good idea,” she said.

“The people who live in the area and the city need the jobs.”

Young, who is also president of the neighborhood association, hopes the plan also addresses ways to rid the area of crime.

“The neighborhood is infested with drugs.

There are people selling drugs all the time, and I think this will help weed out the drug situation,” she said. “That’s my biggest problem now.

These people come over here – they don’t live here – to sell their drugs.”

The Housing Authority has payed almost $250,000 to a Washington, D.C.-based

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The average SAT score for seniors in math and critical reading in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools was 996 last year.

Seniors scored an average of 493 in critical reading and 503 in math in 2014. The critical reading score decreased two points from 495 in 2013, and the math score decreased two points from 505 in 2013.

The state average was 499 in critical reading and 507 in math, for a combined score of 1,006.

The state score increased from 1,001 in 2013, when seniors scored an average of 495 in critical reading and 506 in math.

The national average was 497 in critical reading and 513 in math, for a combined score of 1,010.

The combined national score stayed the same from 2013 to 2014.

According to figures released last week, Atkins High School students scored an average of 890 on math and reading; Carver High students scored an average of 800; the average at Parkland was 910; the WinstonSalem Prep Academy average score was 786.

Seniors in Forsyth County also scored an average of 471 in writing, making the combined score for all three sections 1,467. The national average in writing was 487, for a total of 1,497, and the state average was 477, for a total of 1,483.

“The College Board cautions against using SAT scores as a way to judge school districts’

p e r f o r m a n c e ,” Superintendent Beverly Emory said. “High scores are important to individual students as they apply to colleges, however, so we want to see our longterm trend increase.”

In Forsyth County, 58.5 percent of seniors took the SAT, a decrease from 56 percent the previous year. About 64 per-

cent of seniors in North Carolina and 52 percent of seniors nationally took the test.

WS/FCS students who said they were in the top 10 percent of their class performed better than their peers across the state. They scored an average of 587 in critical reading, 597 in math and 567 in writing.

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“We want to set up an environment that will stimulate and promote employment, business opportunities, improve

health systems, availability and accessibility to transportation and reconnect that particular neighborhood back into the city grid,” said Woods, who said implementation of the plan will start in 16 months. “It is a big vision that the local community is working with us on to crystalize.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BLAIR HUTCHINSON

Fansler for School Board To the Editor:

Other than parents, the most important individual in a child’s life and development is an experienced, dedicated, and gifted teacher. Sadly, we have lawmakers in NC who currently lack respect and appreciation for public school educators. A sensible counterbalance for this negative attitude would be to elect a caring, seasoned teacher to our School Board. Katherine Fansler would be this person.

What makes Katherine Fansler’s twelve years in the classroom outstanding is the fact that she continues to find meaning and excitement in teaching. Being a member of the WS/FC School Board will provide her the opportunity to contribute her leadership, perspective, and voice on behalf of students, parents and fellow teachers in an effort to achieve quality, equitable public education for all students. Forsyth County would be fortunate having her serve in such a capacity.

Intelligent, enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking best describe Katherine Fansler. Her expertise is needed. Vote Katherine Fansler for School Board.

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Anne Griffis Wilson

As folks who make it their job to know the local community, the Chronicle endorses candidates. It once was a useful service that allowed citizens to take your thoughts along with others to make careful choices.

Nowadays, in most general elections, we needn’t really bother. In some districts the Republican is a shoe-in, in others the Democrat. Either way the election is more a coronation than a contest.

But occasionally there is a real race. On Forsyth County ballots there is a contestable race waged between middle of the road people as well as inhabitants of the fringes. That is the at-large school district race. There are 3 Republicans and 3 Democrats running for 3 seats. And the County as a whole is near enough balanced that none are shoe-ins. It is a race that won’t be decided until the votes are counted. How quaint!

Kathie Fansler is my favorite for one of these rare seats. She has taught many years in local public and charter schools. She knows firsthand the issues facing students, from students landing college scholarships to the poorest and those with special needs.

She has a technical and analytical background that will help her hack through the jungle that is the district budget and policy.

She is an advocate for transparency – for disclosures that make it possible for all to understand the Board’s choices. She brings a quick wit, a ready smile and abundant

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energy. She understands that governing is about negotiation. Please join me (in) putting a teacher on the Board.

Support bonds!

On November 4th the citizens of Winston-Salem have the opportunity to vote on five bond issues: transportation; public safety; economic development; housing development; and recreation. The City has not had a bond referendum since 2000 and many capital needs have been placed "on hold" during this time of economic turmoil. There are numerous projects/improvements that have been identified in the five bond issues. It is my hope that all Winston-Salem residents will take time to become informed about these needs.

I am a supporter of the total bond package and, as a former City Recreation and Parks Department employee, I am most aware of the tremendous needs in the recreation area. However, while attending the citizens' meetings on the five bond issues, I was able to obtain information and listen to City staff and elected councilmen on all the project proposals - not just recreation. It is my belief that we, as citizens, should vote "YES" and support all of Winston-Salem's capital needs in this bond package.

Remember to vote November 4th for the bonds and for the candidates of your choice.

Nick Jamison

Kazakos

To the Editor: Please join me in voting for Ted Kazakos for District Court Judge in November. As a criminal defense attorney I have worked with Ted since he began prosecuting cases. During his time as an assistant district attorney, Ted has proven himself to be a talented, dedicated, and extremely hard working lawyer. I have handled dozens of serious cases with Ted, and I have always appreciated and admired his professionalism, his thoughtfulness and his compassion. Above all, Ted is an honorable person, and I am proud to call him my friend. I know Ted will bring his exemplary personal and professional virtues to the bench as our next district court judge.

The citizens of Forsyth County will gain an excellent new judge when Ted Kazakos is elected on November 4th.

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This message was read to the participants in Oct. 13 for the Moral Monday in Ferguson, Mo. My brothers and sisters,

I bring you greetings and offer solidarity from the Forward Together Moral Monday Movement in North Carolina. I wanted so to be there as you take this bold step toward addressing injustice, racial profiling, and systemic inequality. We are in Ohio, helping to train the organizers of this state's Moral Movement, gearing up for the Long March to Justice here.

I know that you know this but you are right to protest and to build a movement and not a moment. You must ensure that, as Jeremiah said, the cry of Rachel mourning over her children is heard throughout America. You must, like Jesus in the gospel of Luke, refuse to accept the untimely deaths and killing of our children and just as Jesus shook the casket, you must shake the conscience of this nation.

We must declare that if

death by police and mass incarceration and economic exploitation are the continuing forms of crucifixion, the crucifixion demands a witness against it and demands that somebody exposes it for what it is and lifts up a vision of a better way and resurrection. You have said that your actions today are modeled after the Moral Monday events in North Carolina. Let me lift up just a few key elements that we have learned.

1. First, to make this a real movement, it must be led by indigenous leadership. We can come in and offer support but the leadership right there in Ferguson and St. Louis must give the guidance and framing and must lead.

2. Ensure that your agenda of protest is undergirded by an agenda of promise: a clear agenda and demands that do not just curse the darkness but show a way forward.

3. Clergy and religious leaders must be willing to sacrifice and frame the cry of the people for justice as a moral issue.

4. Youth in Ferguson, youth on the ground MUST be at the forefront of taking on this Goliath. A young David took on his Goliath. Fifty years ago, youth took on America during Freedom Summer.

When the moral voice and power of clergy and the

City Council member James Taylor receives his N.C. Central University “40 Under 40” alumni excellence award from Chancellor Debra Saunders-White on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Research Triangle Park.

Taylor, who is in his second term as the Southeast Ward representative, graduated from NCCU in 2003.

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uled for the first quarter of 2015. The Economic Development Partnership of from page A6 North Carolina (EDPNC) officially began operations this week. The EDPNC works show the series had a direct in-state spend with the N.C. Department of Commerce to of more $33.3 million while employing a operate as the sales and marketing arm of total of 1500 individuals. Audit the state, responsible for busifigures for 2014 are not availness recruitment, existing able at this time. industry and small business “We are thrilled that Under support, import and export the Dome will be staying in assistance, marketing, tourism, North Carolina,” said Secretary film and sports development.

Decker. “Our state’s beauty and “This is a great win for the strong film industry infrastrucEconomic Development ture definitely were a key in Partnership of North Carolina,” helping us keep this series home said John Lassiter, chairman of in North Carolina.” the EDPNC. “The series will Season two of the series is continue to have a positive Berg one of more than 60 productions financial impact on North that have filmed in North Carolina’s economy. This is great news for Carolina so far in 2014. Combined, these the film industry and communities in our productions are estimated to have a direct state. These are the kind of long running in-state spend in excess of $300 million, productions we hope to continue to attract according to the N.C. Film Office. to North Carolina.”

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So, what can African Americans do to help take us toward a cure for ALS? Here are a few steps to consider: Enroll in a genetics research study if you are suffering from ALS or a disease like ALS. Donating DNA is quick and simple. It can be a blood donation. If you are scared of needles, you can donate saliva.

If you are not suffering from ALS, educate yourself about the disease so that you can disseminate the information to help others make

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their family members bring to our community,” Tarrant said. “That is why we have developed academic programs and support services energy and imagination of designed specifically with youth are joined with the these students in mind.”

Tarrant points to protears and authenticity of grams and services such as mothers and fathers, united Yellow Ribbon with a diverse coalition of the Program, the School of justice loving people, it is a force that is unstoppable. Nursing’s Veterans Access That is why you must Program, and the recently Veterans remember, forward togeth- established er, it is your duty to fight Resource Center that are designed to support and it is your duty to win.

UNCG’s growing military5. Though Michael Brown was African affiliated student populaAmerican, your coalition tion.

UNCG opted to join the must be diverse. White men and Black men and VA’s Yellow Ribbon proLatino men must speak gram, where universities out! Black women and offset educational expenses White women and Latino beyond what is allotted through the Post-9/11 GI women must speak out!

6. Finally, with a deep Bill. The VA matches the commitment to the princi- university’s contribution.

The School of ples of Dr. King, nonviolent civil disobedience is Nursing’s Veteran’s Access fully in order when it is Program offers an accelerdeeply rooted with a moral ated bachelor’s in nursing commitment to challenge degree (BSN) for medicaland stop, “...oppressive ly trained military veterans. laws that rob the poor of The program allows veterans credit for their valuable their rights.”

As you begin this moral hands-on medical expericampaign, remember what ence.

For Elizabeth Cranford, Paul said, "We are not of those who shrink back unto UNCG’s veteran services destruction but we are coordinator, supporting those who persevere unto veterans and their families the salvation of the soul. on campus is a way to Now faith is the substance thank them for their miliof things hoped for, the evi- tary service.

“The price of freedom dence of things not seen." is not free, and many of our Yours in the struggle student veterans have made and fight for justice, great sacrifices,” she said.

Rev. Dr. William J. “Additionally, our students Barber II who are dependents of vetPresident of the NC erans have seen great sacriNAACP fice and experienced a lot of difficulty. Therefore, to have the opportunity to

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informed decisions about study enrollment.

Volunteer with nonprofit organizations on outreach initiatives.

The last several months have shown that the spread of information and action can allow us to bond as human beings and have a profound impact on others. The ALS community is grateful to have seen a range of people—from our sisters and brothers, to our neighbors, to athletes like Lebron James, entertainers such as Lady Gaga, and political leaders such as President George W. Bush, take up the Ice Bucket Challenge and take notice of ALS.

I’m now challenging African Americans to help us continue on the path to a cure by doing what it takes to make sure we are included in genetics study of ALS. My research team is conducting a study. If you or a family member are affected with ALS or a related disorder, we hope to hear from you. You can e-mail us at cc100h@nih.gov to find out more.

Dr. Janel Johnson works in the Laboratory of Neurogenetics at the National Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health.

serve our student veterans and dependents is truly an honor and joy, both personally and institutionally.

UNCG’s military friendly recognition is a community award, and I’m so thankful to be a part of a team that makes this endeavor such a high priority. These students are dedicated and goal-driven. It’s an honor to help them meet their goals and to see them excel.”

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Kids’ Day The Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, 1025 East 14th St., will hold its Kids’ Day fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 7 – 9:30 a.m. Admission is $7.

Election forum The African American Caucus of the Democratic Party will hold a 12th Congressional District Candidates’ Forum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Forsyth Tech Mazie S. Woodruff Center (room 113), 4905 Lansing Drive. Learn more by calling Chenita Johnson at 336-978-7541 or chenitajohn@hotmail.com.

Book discussion The Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts Book Club will discuss Sandra Cisneros' “The House on Mango Street” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Delta Fine Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd. Winston-Salem State English Professor Dr. Elwanda Ingram will be the moderator. The event is free.

Call 336-722-2625 or visit www.deltaartcenter.org for more information.

Booksigning On Oct. 24 at 6 p.m., the Twin City Hive, 301 Brookstown Ave., will host a book signing for Jen-Ai Childress’ “London Giselle Hall presents My Beautiful Mommy,” which is dedicated to a little girl whose mother is battling cancer. Learn more by emailing kidswearpinktoo@yahoo.com

Senior Services needs volunteers Senior Services currently needs volunteers for its Telephone Reassurance program. Volunteers call homebound, isolated older adults on a regular basis to verify their well-being and to provide socialization and support. Call 721-6965 for additional information or to sign up.

C2C Union Baptist Church will hold its annual Corner 2 Corner Drug Dealers and Street Life Conference (C2C) from Nov. 20 –23. The C2C conference is open to persons involved in all forms of street life. Registration is free and open to organizations and individuals involved with drugs and substance abuse and rehabilitation programs.

For more information, call the church office at 336-7249305.

B-ball and cheerleading league The Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd., will hold sign-ups for its basketball and cheerleading league for boys and girls between the ages of four and 14. Parents can sign their kids up through See Community on B3

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With 25 years of retail experience under her belt, Lynette Fitzgerald could probably sell ice during a snowstorm.

A pitch that drastic wasn't required Saturday morning as she paraded women before a fulllength mirror and bedizened them with her custom-made shawls, scarves and frocks.

“You see how this black and gray just sets everything off?” she asked one potential buyer.

Fitzgerald was one of about a dozen vendors hawking their wares at the Liberty Street Market. The open air vendors’ space celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting that was preceded by remarks from city and community leaders who recalled Liberty Street of yore – an area rich in the African American entrepreneurial spirit.

Fitzgerald, who crafts her Lynn’s Special Tees line from cotton t-shirts, is quite familiar with Liberty Street’s past and hopeful that the market can help reawaken those glory days.

“I have a lot of memories of Liberty Street when it was popping,” she said. “I am a native of

Council members Derwin Montgomery and Molly Leight, Mayor Allen Joines, Mercedes Miller, Jerry Gilmore III, Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, Housing Authority CEO Larry Woods and Mattie Young, the president of the Cleveland Avenue Homes Residents’ Council open the market.

Photos by Kevin Walker

Ardella C. Fuiell-Salimia, “The Bean Lady,” sells her products.

Winston-Salem; this is part of my heritage.”

The City of WinstonSalem built the market – two large covered shel-

ters and with parking spaces for customers.

M e r c e d e s - E m p ow e r s , Inc. won a contract to manage the facility,

Tarreyton Carson chats with the Housing Authority’s Larry Woods (left).

Lateef Glover tries to make a sale.

which, initially, will open Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mercedes Miller, who heads the company,

said the high hopes that hang on the market are fueling her drive to make it a success.

“I feel the pressure to do a good job, to make this community better ... to make the community happy,” she said.

Vendors offered an array of items Saturday – from fresh produce and baked sweets to African art and blue jeans.

Lateef Glover traveled from his home in Asheville to set up shop.

His fragrances, women’s accessories and art pieces were popular earlier this summer when he sold them at Winston-Salem’s Juneteenth celebration.

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Lynette Fitzgerald models one of her designs.

Taste Jamaica’s Sonia Beckford serves a customer.

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IFB After Dark attendees (from left) Darrell Webb, Darrell Glenn, David Phillips and Greg Phillips.

Johnny Moore with Patsy Dillard.

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pus off North Point Boulevard.

In honor of the event’s presenting sponsor, Miracles in Sight (formerly known as The North Carolina Eye

Bank), the gala had a 1950s-inspired theme, commemorating the establishment of the Eye Bank in 1951. More than 300 guests dressed in their vintage best as they

Military Notes

Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind held its 10th Annual After Dark Gala on Sept. 27 on its Winston-Salem cam-

High Point native Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley Johnson is serving aboard USS John S. McCain. He is a personnel specialist aboard the ship, which operates out of Japan.

A 27 year-old with numerous responsibilities, Johnson said he is learning about himself as a leader, Sailor and a person. “I’m learning something new each day,� said Johnson.

He also said he is proud of the work he is doing as part of the McCain’s 300-member crew, living thousands of miles from home, and protecting America on the world’s oceans. “I am serving my country and at the same time I am going to places like Hong Kong, Thailand and Guam,� Johnson added.

Approximately 40 officers and 260 enlisted men make up the ship’s company. Their jobs are highly specialized and keep each part of the 2 billion dollar destroyer running smoothly — this includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to maintaining engines and handling weaponry.

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile combat ships, Johnson and other John S. McCain sailors understand they are part of a forward deployed team that is heavily relied upon to help protect and defend America across the world’s oceans. “I followed in my dad’s footsteps and joined the Navy. Today, I am expanding my horizon, growing professionally and personally and I am proud of that,� Johnson added.

Army Pvt. Joshua Bielata has graduated from basic combat train-

toured the recentlyexpanded Community Low Vision Center, Eye Care Education Center and Tracy’s Little Red School House, where

children in the SEE (Student Enrichment Experience) program demonstrated independent living skills resources.

All proceeds from After Dark benefit IFB’s community programs through its supporting A Brighter Path Foundation.

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ing at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Bielata is the son of Michele and Robert Bielata of Fort Mill, S.C. He is a 2014 graduate of Carver High School in Winston-Salem.

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City of Winston-Salem Community Agency Grants Workshop The City Council has adopted a new process by which grant requests from community agencies will be reviewed and approved. Non-profits and other organizations seeking city financial support should attend this workshop.

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Register at http://hispanicleague.org.

Host families needed Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand are seeking host families in and around Winston-Salem for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year. Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year. To learn more, contact North Carolina representative Emily Rolin at e.rolin@internationalexperience.net or 269625-4662.

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NWOA meetings The Kernersville Chapter of National Women of Achievement holds its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. All members, including inactive members, are invited to attend meetings. For more information, contact president Evelyn Sanders at 336784-6677 or evelsndrs@aol.com.

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Fish fry Morris L. Slaughter American Legion Post 128, 4817 Old Rural Hall Rd., will hold a fish-fry fundraiser every third Thursday of each month until further notice. The Auxiliary Unit of 128 will sponsor the fish fry. Plates are $6 and sandwiches are $3.

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Deck the Halls submissions The Sawtooth School for Visual Art is now accepting submissions to be included in Deck the Halls at Sawtooth, the school’s annual fundraiser sale of art and fine crafts. The deadline for early registration is Oct. 24 and regular registration continues until Nov. 7. The event kicks off with a preview party on Dec. 4 and is open to the general public from Dec. 5–22.

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School Class of 1974 will host its 40th Class Reunion at the BB&T Field (Dash Stadium) in the Womble Carlyle Club on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Admission is $40 per person if paid by Sept. 15 or $45 afterward or at the door. For more information, contact Gayla F. Posey at 336-4060007/bbqqueen@triad.rr.c om, Frank Clayton at fclayton@wsjournal.com or Deronda Kee-Lucas at 3 3 6 - 7 2 3 4580/wkee@triad.rr.com

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The Winston-Salem Section of The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. installed its 20142016 officers during its regular monthly meeting in September.

NCNW State Convener Dr. Manderline Scales conducted the installation of the new officers.

Jean Moses-Petree is the president; Aurelia Worthy is vice president; Larn P. Dillard is the financial secretary; Jacqueline Bethea is the third vice president; Betty Whitaker is second VP; Carolyn Samuel is treasurer; Mae Burner is the recording secretary; Deloris Monsantos is the assistant recording secretary; and Lenner P. Jefferies is the chaplain.

Two Winston-Salem members are also serving

as state officers – MosesPetree, who is second VP, and Jefferies, who serves as chaplain.

The State Coalition includes the Alamance/Guilford County Area, the Capitol/Raleigh Area, Charlotte, Durham, F a y e t t e r v i l l e , Northeastern/Elizabeth City and Winston–Salem.

These sectons meet every fifth Saturday in one of the host areas.

The National Council of Negro Women’s mission is to lead, develop and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.

The Winston-Salem Section meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Rupert Bell Recreation Center, 1501 Mount Zion Place.

New members are always welcome to join.

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Bethlehem revival Fall Revival services are being held at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 North Claremont Ave. Today (Thursday, Oct. 16) , t h e Renewal Service speaker will be Rev. O m a r Dykes of Linville St. John C M E Church. On Thursday, Oct. 23, Dr. James Linville of Piney Grove Baptist Church will speak. All services start at 7 p.m. Rev. Dwight Hash is the host pastor.

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Green Street Church Pastor Kelly P. Carpenter and several j a z z m u s i cians will present “ T h e Story of Job: A Theodicy in Jazz a n d Carpenter Spoken Word” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the auditorium at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth St. The free event begins at 7 p.m.

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including John Wilson (percussion), Matt Kendrick (bass) and Karen Kendrick (piano).

In the Bible, the book of Job is designated as wisdom literature, but it is unique in its form as it contains elements of a traditional story and philosophical poetry.

Coupling this strange tale with the music of jazz allows the audience to explore the full range of human emotion, say organizers.

The evening will also include a time of fellowship and questions after the performance.

Ken Canion speaking at Saints Home on Sunday told with jazz and spoken word. By mixing jazz standards and poetry, it will explore the humor, pain, and deep insight found in this

ancient drama.

Carpenter will present a version of the story, accompanied by some of the finest jazz musicians in the Triad –

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John Wesley revival John Wesley AME Zion, 1800 NE 25th St., is holding its revival at 7 p.m. this evening with Rev. Dairl L. Scott Jr. of Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion and tomorrow at 7 SPECIAL TO THE p.m. with Rev. Jimmy C. Griffin SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE CHRONICLE of New Jersey A.M.E. Zion. The host pastor is Rev. Gloria L. The men of Saints Home Rev. Sharessa T. Thomas.

United Methodist Church will Wilkins, pastor of the celebrate Men’s Day on New Generation Praise & Miracle Temple Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m.

Worship International anniversary The theme this year is “United Ministries, 1850 Gyro Miracle Temple Deliverance Methodist Men on the Rise,” Rd., was Church, 2930 Prescott Drive, is and Ken Canion will be the t h e celebrating its anniversary on guest speaker. guest Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. with Canion is a well-known as speaker guest Apostle Edward Allen from “America's Transformation o n Ambassador Cathedral and on Specialist.” A professional Sunday, Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. with speaker, branding expert and Sept. 28 Pastor Scott White from Abba personal development coach, for the Father Ministries. On Sunday, he is known for captivating f i r s t Oct. 19 at 11 a.m., Pastor audiences with his energy, anniverWilkins Christina Howard will speak. humor and straight-forward sary celBishop Charlie Jenkins is the host style. ebration for Co-Pastor pastor. Contact Evangelist Joan A cutting edge entrepreneur Wanda H. Williams of Gray at 336-201-2155 or and marketing guru, Canion CHRIST Community gray322004@yahoo.com for doesn't just talk business, he Outreach Ministries, 615 more information. lives it. He is the founder of Coliseum Drive. three grassroots companies During the spiritAnniversary services that have been featured in filled service, she Greater Tabernacle Worship Black Enterprise, The Source focused on the theme “It Center, 1410 Attucks St., is cele- and Essence magazines. He has Had to Happen,” from the brating the 14th anniversary of also been highlighted on CNN, seventh chapter of Luke.

Apostle BJ McCloud. This QVC and the Home Shopping Wilkins has been a evening at 7 Channel. He was also a conminister of the gospel p . m . , testant on NBC's hit reality since December 1999.

A p o s t l e show “The Biggest Loser.”

Her favorite scripture is John Heath Canion is the author of four Nehemiah 8:10 – “The of Greater books: “God, I Ain't Trying to Joy of the Lord is my H i g h e r Hear All That,” “Leadership In Strength. She is the wife Ground will The Real World,” “Help, My of Bishop Melvin Wilkins s p e a k . Mind is Fat” and “I Believe In Jr., the pastor and B i s h o p Me,” a youth book. founder of New Freddie Saints Home UMC is locatGeneration Praise & Marshall of ed on 1390 Thurmond St. Rev. Worship International Photo courtesy of K. Canion C h r i s t Ronnie Roseboro is the pastor. Ken Canion is a well-known motivational speaker.

Ministries.

Heath Cathedral Church of Deliverance will speak on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. A Pastor’s Appreciation Service led by the youth will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m., Overseer John Ford of Healing House of God will speak. Call SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE 336-777-1113 for more information.

“A marriage cannot be maintained using autopilot, you must be willing to put in the work necessary and be actively steering your marriage in the direction it should Oct. 18 go.”

That is what Bishop Tejado and Co-Pastor Victoria Hanchell of Mount Calvary Shredding fundraiser Holy Church say undergirds New Philadelphia Moravian their 11-year marriage. They Church, 4440 Country Club New Light Photo also understand that saying “I Drive, will sponsor a document Do” at the altar is step one, but New Light Missionary Baptist’s Dr. C. H. shred from 9 a.m. to noon on continuing to “Do Good” Brown with First Lady Diane P. Brown.

Saturday, Oct. 18. The cost is $5 throughout a marriage is only per box and proceeds will benefit achieved with the help of the the Moravian Church in Cuba.

Lord.

For more information, call 336The topic of marriage is the 971-9233 or visit newphilly.org. culmination of the church’s weekly 2014 teaching series. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Beginning Oct. 19 Every Tuesday in November The Seniors’ Ministry of Mount Sinai and the first-two Tuesdays in Bethabara Christian December, the Hanchells will Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 2721 Homecoming host “The Art of Marriage: Manchester St., will host the “Seniors’ Bethabara Christian Church, Getting to the Heart of God’s Celebration of Praise" on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2287 Luthergreen Rd., will hold Design,” a class that uses the 6 p.m.

Carolina Praise, a fellowship of its 20th Homecoming Celebration Family Life Curriculum. on Sunday Oct, 19. At 11 a.m. and The Hanchells welcome Christian singers and musicians from 4 p.m., Center Christian Church serious, dating couples who are throughout the Triad, will share their personal testimonies and express the goodness and Pastor Marcus Carpenter will over age 18, engaged couples of God through music. lead worship. Revival services and married couples to the oneOn Sunday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m., the church will be held at 7:30 p.m. on hour weekly sessions. The top- will continue its Clergy Series III with speMonday, Oct. 20 with Greater St. ics to be covered are: “God’s cial guests Rev. Dr. Cardes H. Brown and Matthews Baptist Church’s Pastor Purpose and Plan for Marriage;” congregants of his New Light Missionary William Purvis; Tuesday, Oct. 21 “Overcoming Isolation;” Baptist Church of Greensboro. Brown has with Carver Road Christian our been in pastoral ministry for more than 50 Submitted Photo “Fulfilling Church’s Pastor Tyrone Johnson; Bishop Tejado and Co-Pastor Victoria Hanchell R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s ; ” years and has led churches throughout the and Wednesday, Oct. 22 with New “Communication and Conflict;” state. He has served as pastor of New Light Beginnings Christian Church’s “Experiencing Intimacy;” and “Leaving a Lasting Legacy.” for nearly 40 years.

Dr. Nelson McCall. The host pasRev. Yvonne H. Hines is the senior pasThe marriage classes are free, however, there is a small fee for the workbook. tor is Rev. Charles Kennedy. For Mount Calvary Holy Church is located at 930 E. 14th St. tor of Mount Sinai. The public is invited to more information, call 336-995attend both free services.

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First Baptist events First Baptist Church, 700 Highland Ave., will have its 135th Founder's Day on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Dr. Peter Wherry of Mayfield Memorial Missionary Church in Charlotte will speak. The church will hold Fall Revival Oct. 20 – 22 at 7 p.m. Dr. Wherry will speak the first two nights. Dr. Dennis Leach of Morning Star Baptist Church will be the guest speaker on Oct. 22. On Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m., the church will welcome The David R. Hedgley Gospel Choir.

Family Month 2014 Salvation and Praise Cathedral, 405 Salisbury St. in Kernersville, is having Family Month. On Oct. 19 at 6 p.m., the speaker will be Prophetess Jackie London of Power House Deliverance of New Bern. Apostle Andria Weekes of Greater Works Church of Deliverance of West End will speak at 4 p.m. on Oct. 26. The host pastor is Rev. Ellen Hunt.

Oct. 19

UUF services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem will hear the Rev. Lisa Schwartz present a sermon titled “Live Out Loud, Live Out Proud, Live Out Love” at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. At the forum at 9:15 a.m., Jim Hanes will review the book “ T r o u b l e s o m e Inheritance: Genes, Race and Human History” by Nicholas Wade.

The Fellowship is at 4055 Robinhood Road. For more information, go to www.uufws.org.

Pilgrim Rest Homecoming The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., will celebrate its annual Homecomig and Founder’s Day on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul W. Hart is the host pastor.

169th Anniversary Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church, 2120 BethaniaRural Hall Rd., will celebrate its 169th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 19. Rev. Dr. Karen Roberts Miller, pastor of the church, will deliver the 11 a.m. message.

Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, pastor of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, will be the speaker. The public is invited to attend.

Newness anniversary Newness of Life Family Worship Center, 4125 Indiana Ave., will celebrate its 20th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Elder Melvin McLean will speak, and mime dancer Minister William E. J. Furches will perform.

Rev. William O. Brame is the host pastor.

‘Healing’ service Vessels Of Honor Church Ministries, 3608 Ogburn Ave., will have its annual Healing and Deliverance Service on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Marvin Cremedy will speak. At 4 p.m., Elder Lynn Roseboro will speak. For transportation needs, call 336-624-9351.

Oct. 21

Anniversary service Solid Rock's Pastor’s Aid will hold its 24th Anniversary service on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.

Pastor William Koger of Life Flow

Kingdom Ministries will be the guest preacher.

The church is located at 3010 Carver School Rd. Rev. Waymon L. Monroe Jr. is the senior pastor.

Oct. 25

Calvary Hill events Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance, 4951 Manning St., will hold its 2014 Youth Explosion, "Preparing for a New Beginning,” on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The day will include a prayer breakfast and family fun.

All events are sponsored by the church’s youth.

Also, every Tuesday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., the church holds its men’s gathering, Men Helping Men be Men. The host pastor is Bishop Claude C. Turner. For more information, contact Elder Kevin Gary at 336767-4326.

Beginning Oct. 26

Holy Trinity events Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peter Creek Parkway, will celebrate and appreciate Co-Pastor Ernestine Miller with a banquet on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. The church will hold its Youth Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct . 29 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Youth of all ages are welcomed to attend. The event is free and will include games stations, face painting, enjoyable food, popcorn, drinks and lots of candy. The host pastor is Rev. Richard C. Miller Sr. For information, call the office at 336-784-9347.

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Fall Rally St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1840 Butler St., will have the culmination of its Fall Rally on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. There will be a program, "Men and Women of the Bible," presented by members of the church. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Ronnie Roseboro is the host pastor.

Beginning Oct. 28

Centenary performances Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St., is hosting a series of arts events. On Oct. 21, Robin Voiers will perform a piece based on the writings of Mrs. F. Scott Fitzgerald.

“The Story of Job: A Theodicy in Jazz and Spoken Word” will be presented on Oct. 28. All performances will be held at 7 p.m. in the church’s Memorial Auditorium. Learn more by calling 336-724-6311 or going to www.centenaryonline.com.

Nov. 1

Youth Explosion B e t h l e h e m Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 North Claremont Ave., will hold a Youth Explosion on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m.

Rapper Rare of Breed will perform, and Associate Minister Christopher Hinton of Community Baptist Church will preach. In addition, there will be spoken word, drumming, stepping and mime performances.

Nov. 2

All Saints Vespers

Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W 5th St., will hold All Saints Vespers on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

The concert will feature Dr. Robert Frazier, director of Music and the Arts for the Chancel Choir and Orchestra, performing “Requiem” by Maurice Duruflé. The concert is free and open to the public, and an offering will be taken to support the Joshua Hudson Choral Scholarship.

Nov. 7

from 9:45–10:45 a.m. and morning worship service is at 11 a.m. Call 336-723-4626 or 336978-0801 for more information. The host pastors are Rev. James E. Gaskins and First Lady Donese Gaskins.

Clothing closet St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., has reopened the doors of its

Sunday Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.

M.Y.P.U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Bishop R.L. Wise, Sr.

Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006

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Mrs. Annie Laura Truesdale Williams

Church Women United program Church Women United World Community Day will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Rd. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m.; Bible study, led by Rev. Touré Marshall, starts at 11:30 a.m. The worship service begins at noon.

Rev. Jeannette Shegog will speak.

Sunday service schedule Trinity Chapel Church, 4670 N. Patterson Ave. in Hidden Valley Business Park, invites the public to attend its services every Sunday. Sunday School is

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DeVere Construction Company, Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested MBE and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project bidding on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 3:00 pm.

Please submit prices to estimating@deverecc.us or Fax to 989-356-1198 no later than 12:00 noon on bid day.

Project: Muddy Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Winston Salem, NC Scopes to include demolition, paving, concrete, masonry, fencing, doors, glass, flooring, mechanical and HVAC. Plans, specs and detailed bidding requirements can be viewed at the following: Devere Construction Company, Inc. office at 8541A Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612, Devere FTP Site – www.deverecc.us/bid , password: MUDDY City/ County Purchasing Dept., City Hall Rm. 324, 101 North Main St., Winston Salem, NC iSqFt plan room at www.isqft.com Winston Salem Main Library, North Carolina Room, 660 West 5th Street, Winston Salem 27101 For more information or to quote prices contact Tom Bennett (Estimator) @ 989356-4411.

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James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested WBE/MBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project: Courthouse Drive Extension-Wilkesboro, NC Grade, Drain, Base & Pave on .2 mile of proposed new street Bid Date: October 31, 2014 @ 4:30 PM Sub Quotes are due by 3:00 PM Contact: John Maloney john.maloney@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of WBE/MBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us.

We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for DBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of WBE/MBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 14 JT 200 IN RE: AUGUST AUSTIN RICKARD, A minor child

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO THE FATHER of a male, August Austin Rickard, born on July 20, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking termination of your parental rights was filed with Forsyth County District Court, Juvenile Court, on September 8, 2014 in the case designated In Re: August Austin Rickard, 14 JT 200. You are required to respond and/or to make defense to such pleading no later than 30 days from the date of the first publication of the Notice (said date being thirty days from October 9, 2014) and, your parental rights to the juvenile will be terminated upon your failure to answer the petition within the time prescribed, and the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate WBE/MBE Participation

Robin J. Stinson Attorney for Petitioner N.C. State Bar No. 12565 BELL, DAVIS & PITT, P.A. 100 N. Cherry Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Telephone (336) 722-3700

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To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A FEMALE CHILD, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE THAT a petition has been filed for the adoption of a female child born on or about the 22nd day of June, 2009, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina to Jane Anne Price (Caucasian woman, then age 19, medium-build, brown hair, brown eyes). It is believed that the child was conceived in the Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina area (probably at or near the Paper Moon Club) in September, 2008. You must either file a written response before the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above or otherwise make defense to such petition within forty (40) days after October 16, 2014, exclusive of such date, to participate in and to receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of any hearing. Upon your failure to respond to the petition within the time prescribed, the petitioners will apply to the court for an order that your consent to the adoption is not required and for a decree of adoption which will terminate any parental rights you may have with respect to the child.

Brinton D. Wright Attorney for Petitioners Post Office Box 39266 Greensboro, North Carolina 27438 Telephone: (336) 373-1500 The Chronicle October 16, 23, and 30, 2014

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Online talk to tackle violence against black women, girls CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Winston-Salem native Candice Benbow is hosting “Virtual Vigil for Black Girls and Women” on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Log on to her web site, candicebenbow.com/live to take part.

The online event was sparked by the recent murders of Hiawayi Robinson, an Alabama eight-yearold found dead on Sept. 19; and Mary Spears, a 27-year-old Detroit woman allegedly killed by a man whose advances she rejected.

Benbow, a Duke Divinity School graduate student, says their deaths are emblematic of the victimization experienced daily by black girls and women.

The following panelists will take part: • Rev. Dr. Valerie Hugsy Bridgeman, founder and president of WomanPreach!, Inc.; • Dr. Keri Day, assistant profes-

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sor of Theological and Social Ethics and director of Black Church Studies at Brite Divinity School; • Kimberly Foster, publisher and Editor-In-Chief of For Harriet; • Courtney Omega Taylor Porter, owner and artistic director of Winston-Salem-based Positive Image Performing Arts, Inc.; and

• Linda Thomas Poindexter, Ed.S, a school counselor and author.

“With an esteemed panel of guests, this virtual vigil aims to provide sacred space to remember those whose lives have been taken due to violence and offer strategies of resistance and support,” Benbow said in a statement.

Candice Benbow is hosting Monday’s talk.

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City will explain new grants process at meeting SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The mayor and City Council have adopted a new process by which grant requests from community agencies will be reviewed and approved. The city will hold a workshop to explain the new procedures Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Mazie S. Woodruff Center, 4905 Lansing Drive.

Non-profits and other organizations seeking financial support from the city should attend this workshop.

The mayor and City Council approved the change Sept. 15 in order to standardize the process by which the city makes grants to outside agencies. Under the new process, every agency requesting city funds must submit an application with an audited financial statement and its most recent IRS Form 990.

Applications will be evaluated by one of seven review panels, based on the nature of the grant. The panels’ recommendations will then be reviewed by an allocation committee drawn from citizens who served on the review panels.

The allocation committee will make final recommendations to the city manager

and the City Council’s Finance Committee. Final recommendations for Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) grants (for recently released inmates) also will be sent to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee.

Panels comprising citizens and members of the city staff will review applications in five grant categories: Arts, Culture and Education; Human Services; Community and Business Development (operating assistance); Community and Business Development (redevelopment & projects); and SOAR. The existing review process for federally funded Continuum of Care grants will stay in place because of their specific nature and federally mandated timeline.

Grants for transportation funds under the Job Access/Reverse Commute program and Section 5310 (mobility for seniors and the disabled) will also follow the existing process.

More information about the grant application process, including a timeline for submitting grant requests for the 201516 fiscal year, can be found on the Budget page at CityofWS.org.

Latest Neighborhood Network gathering will be Oct. 23

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Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) is inviting leaders of resident-led community groups, local businesses and organizations to its Neighborhood Network gathering on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Network meetings convenes a diverse group of community leaders working together to connect, strengthen and leverage resources to promote safe, just and more self-determined neighborhoods where residents can better achieve desired outcomes.

The meetings provide monthly opportunities to meet, share and connect on important community issues.

Neighborhood Network meetings are held the fourth Thursdays of each month in the Hickory Room at Bib’s Downtown, 675 West Fifth St. Food and refreshments are provided by NBN. RSVP by 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 by calling 336-602-2519 or arue@nbncommunity.org.

Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, founded in 1991, is a neighborhood support organization whose mission is, “to connect people, strengthen voices and leverage resources with community to create safe, just and self-determined neighborhoods.” Paula McCoy is the executive director, and Cornelius Graves is chair of the board. NBN’s office is located at 502 N. Broad St. in the Augsburg Community Center.

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Local survivor to be honored CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Winston-Salem resident Aleiah Shabazz will be honored by The Cowboys Stars of the Carolinas Fan Club on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Second Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. The event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will be held in Charlotte at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The Charlotte-based Cowboys Stars of the Carolinas is a female club for fans of the Dallasbased NFL team. In addition to sports-related events, members take part in various community service projects and initiatives. Last year, members raised nearly $1,500 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, which includes a fundraising walk that will also take place on Saturday.

This year, the fan club held a raffle to raise funds for the fight against the disease and to save more lives through education, screenings and treatment programs.

Members of the Cowboys Stars of the Carolinas Fan Club.

Shabazz

underwent aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a lumpectomy.

Shabazz discovered the lump after a self-examine.

“I was lying in bed watching TV and something just told me to touch my breast,” she wrote in a testimonial. “Now, I hated self-breast exams, but I’ve always believed the Lord speaks to you in whispers.”

Sara Hyman, a resident of Gastonia, will also be honored. She was 22 in

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2004 when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. She had a double mastectomy. “ ... I made a hard decision to take them both off,” she wrote. “(They are) not worth keeping, but my life is. That was 10 years ago.

I’m now 33 and have two beautiful kids.”

For more information about the Cowboys Stars of the Carolinas Fan Club, visit www.cowboysstarsofthecarolinas.com.

Urban League will use grant to employ older workers Shabazz was 40 last year when she was diagnosed with the disease.

She was in Stage 2 and

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The Winston-Salem Urban League has received a $2,008,770 million grant from Senior Service America, Inc. Almost 90 percent of this funding, which is originally from the U.S. Department of Labor, will pay wages and benefits to at least 341 lowincome older adults living in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Lincoln, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties for temporary and part-time jobs through June 30, 2015.

These older adults will participate in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Established by the Older Americans Act more than 40 years ago, the program is the only federal government program mandated to assist unemployed older adults seeking to rejoin the workforce.

Senior Service America has awarded an annual grant to the Winston-Salem Urban League for the last eight

hope as they serve their community. Older North Carolinians are fortunate to be served by the dedicated staff of the Winston-Salem Urban League.”

Mature adults who are interested in enrolling in the program or non-profit agencies who wish to have a participant may contact the Urban League’s Patricia Sadler at 336 725-5614.

years. The local Urban League is one of its five partner agencies operating SCSEP in North Carolina.

“Together with the partnership of local host agencies in our 18 North Carolina Counties we can effect the barriers to employment of our senior citizens. SCSEP is an integral partner in our mission of ‘Empowering communities ... Changing lives,’” said Interim Urban League President and CEO Don Williams.

SCSEP participants will be assigned to more than 122 local nonprofit and government agencies, including the Family Promise of Gaston County, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, the Fellowship

Kids help promote golf course changes

Sharon Cunningham with Alexis S. Cooper and Julius L. Reese Jr.

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Sharon Cunningham, founder of U-fit2, conducted a youth exercise session for the City of Winston-Salem Channel, TV13, at the Winston Lake Golf Course on Sept. 24.

The program was shot to promote the golf course’s new renovations.

Alexis S. Cooper, 11, a swimmer and dancer with Positive Image Performing Arts; and Julius L. Reese Jr., 11, a young gifted golfer, joined Cunningham for the taping. They had a wonderful time exercising

Home and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, the Lincoln County Health Department, Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkin County, Surry County Government and the Social Security Administration of Wilkes County. They are paid the minimum wage for 20 hours of work per week and receive on-the-job training to enhance their opportunities to obtain jobs on their own.

“Far too many lowincome older adults are among the long-term unemployed,” says Tony Sarmiento, Senior Service America Executive Director. “This program provides them with skills and renewed

Open House October 21, 4 ʹ 6 pm Free Flu Shots for first 100 adults provided by Walgreens pharmacists.

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Tours and light refreshments will be provided from 4:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 21. Free flu shots are available. Call 336-760-1234 for more details.

and promoting good eating habits.

All 18 holes and the practice green were recently renovated at the golf course. In November, the course’s four bridges will be reinforced and cart paths will be repaired.

The facility is youthfriendly. The Earnest Morris Junior Golf Academy is based there, students from Carter G. Woodson School and Ashley Elementary School are allowed to come over to utilize the facility and local high schools play golf matches there.

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On Sunday, Sept. 28, family and friends of James L. McKnight met at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center to celebrate his 90th birthday. The evening showcased the endearment and love of his wife, Margiesteene McKnight, and daughter, Sharron “Bunny” McKnight Clipper.

The celebration began that morning at a worship service at John Wesley A.M. E. Zion church, where the pastor is Rev. Gloria L. Thomas and the First Man is James M. Thomas.

Russell Harper served as master of ceremonies. Brenda Nance blessed attendees with two songs – “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” Ricky McKinney rendered music and sang throughout the program. The highlight of the evening was a poem written for and about Mr. McKnight. Entitled “Her Man,” the poem was written and recited by Beverly McFadden, who played the bongos during her performance.

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Chris Mecca secures his footwear for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, which had hundreds of particpants treking through downtown on Saturday.

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tion of families coming together for special events – was photographer Ralph Meadows. Attendees enjoyed barbecue ribs, grilled and fried chicken and an assortment of vegetables, along with tea and dessert.

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recruited him at that event.

“It’s going pretty good for a first day,” he said.

“This is the kind of place I like to do business.”

The funeral home run

by Jerry C. Gilmore III and his family is one of the few black-owned businesses that has survived on Liberty Street.

“When we moved to this corner, (Highway) 52 was clay,” he said.

Gilmore’s Funeral Home is adjacent to the market. Mr. Gilmore hopes its presence portends that Liberty Street’s comeback is afoot. City leaders share that hope.

They say they have long supported the street’s rebirth with funds and resources.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke held a copy of Liberty Street Corridor feasibility study done in 1996 as she made her remarks. Burke, the longtime Northeast Ward City Council member, represents one part of Liberty Street; East Ward Council member Derwin Montgomery represents the other. Montgomery said patience and perseverance must be employed in Liberty’s reemergence.

“It won’t happen overnight, as much as we would like to wave that magic wand,” he said.

When it happens, Andre Russell plans to have a new crop of entrepreneurs ready to take full-advantage. His Future Endeavors L.L.C. (www.bandtwogether.com), a youth consulting agency, is a market vendor, but with a twist. He has recruited 10 teenagers to sell socks, beauty products and other items. They keep 25 percent of the profits.

“They will eventually become their own bosses,” said Russell, a New Jersey native who is applying the business

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Power in Heel’ing

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Family Services’ sixth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event was held Saturday, Oct. 11 in Merschel Plaza to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Hundreds took part in the program, which began with remarks by survivors and others. By noon, the crowd hit the streets, walking the streets of downtown with signs and banners; some even chanted. Most of the male walkers wore women’s shoes – hence the event’s title.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Family Services runs a domestic violence shelter for women and children.

“Since opening its doors, thousands of victims and their children

have accessed services.

Domestic violence continues to be a serious problem that impacts the entire community resulting in lost productivity, a wide range of physical and mental health issues, and deaths. Today, the Safe Relationships Division (of Family Services) focuses on creating ‘a community in which all families and individuals are free from the threat of family vio-

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lence and sexual assault,’” said Joetta Shepherd, director of the Safe Relationships Division, which includes Domestic Violence Services, Sexual Assault Response, Child Maltreatment and Relationship Intervention for Abusers programs and a Domestic Violence Crisis Line (336-7238125) and Sexual Assault Crisis Line (336-7224457).

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Mercedes Miller and Jerry Gilmore III speak. skills he learned on the streets to help keep kids on the straight and narrow.

The market’s first day was a bit nostalgic for Tarreyton Carson, who was selling some of the colorful, lush products from his Zael’s Florist.

His first foray into the flower business was at Jan’s Florist, one of Liberty Street’s many long ago perished black businesses. The building that once housed the shop stood just over Carson’s shoulder as he worked the market crowd. It was a full-circle moment for Carson, who opened his shop on Dominion Street earlier this year.

“This is kind of where

I got my start because (Jan’s) inspired me,” he said.

The Liberty Street Market, 1591 N. Liberty St., has a number of special programs upcoming.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Busta Brown Fall Music Festival will take place.

The market will open on Sunday on Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 to host “Citywide Community Yard Sale” events. Ribbers from throughout the area will take part on Rib Fest on Liberty on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16.

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Tabor striving for perfect season OCTOBER 16, 2014

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Mount Tabor's junior varsity could be in trouble and not even know it. This team appears to be close to invincible at 7-0. It would be easy to relax and presume that the remainder of the season will be a cakewalk.

Coming off a 35-6 blow-out victory over Reagan last week, Mount Tabor is primed to run the table on its 10-game schedule.

Only Reynolds, Parkland and Davie County stand in the way of perfection. So, will the Spartans succumb to complacency? Or, will the big-head syndrome finally set in? The coming weeks will tell.

In the latest win, JaQuan King scored three touchdowns and De'Vante LeGrande scored twice to account for the Spartans scoring. Reagan, in the meantime, was held in check by a menacing defense. The Raiders' lone score came early in the second quarter when Jayshon Cornelius broke free on a 49yard touchdown run.

“This is a lot different from

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Mount Tabor standout Tyrone Stevens. last season,” said coach Tieshuan Brown, whose team finished up at 4-6 a year ago. “The talent level, especially our freshmen class, is very high. JaQuan has been lighting it up all year long.

Yes, we hope to finish undefeated, but we're going to take it one game at a time. We keep stressing in every practice that it's all about being ready to play our very best on Thursdays (game

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nights).”

Mount Tabor rocked Reagan with a quick offensive flurry in the first quarter. The Spartans recovered two pooch kicks on kickoffs by Benjamin Gardner to get good field position.

Quarterback Teddy Christakos fired touchdown passes of 25 and 26 yards to King, who added another score on a jaw-dropping 89-yard run to give Mount Tabor

a 22-0 at the end of the quarter.

Christakos connected with LeGrande on a 53-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter. LeGrande added the finishing touches in the third quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run in which he carried two tacklers across the goal line.

“This was our worst game of the year,” said Coach Josh McGee of Reagan, whose team is now 3-3. “But this was also the best team we've played all year. When you fall behind by two touchdowns in the first minute and 13 seconds of the game, you're in trouble. Give

them credit, but for us it was a lack of focus and a lack of effort.

They exposed our flaws, so we've got to go back to work and get better.”

Forbidding defense sets the standard for Mount Tabor.

Opposing offenses have had no success over the course of this season. In seven games, the Spartans have given up a measly 46 points – which averages out to 6.6 points per game. But there's still more to the stat line.

This is a proactive stop unit that generates offense on its own. So far, the defense has scored 35 points off of forced turnovers.

Up front, defensive ends Karron Jeter and Tyrone Stevens have developed as relentless sack artists who make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks.

The linebacking crew of Christopher Goldston, Jack U'Ren and Austin Canty ranks among the area's best at the junior varsity level. In the secondary, Elijah Banks, Matthew Powell, Chrishon Goldston and Jaylen Peoples are proven commodities who have big-play capability.

GSAC Honor

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Wake Forest claimed its second consecutive golf tournament championship as rain wiped out the final round of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges in Jonesborough on Sunday.

The Demon Deacons, leading the tournament by f i v e strokes at the conclusion of the seco n d round, w e r e crowned Zalatoris champions.

Freshman Will Zalatoris took medalist honors with a 10-under 134.

Play started for the final round on Sunday morning but persistent showers, which plagued the event throughout the weekend, forced the cancellation.

Wake Forest finished the tournament at 18-under 558 with host East Tennessee State second at 13-under 563. Penn State finished third at 7-under 569.

For Wake Forest, it marks the first time it has won back-to-back tournaments since the fall of 2002.

That year, the Deacons won the International Collegiate at St. Andrews, Scotland and followed that with a win at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate. The Deacons won the Primland Collegiate last weekend.

Zalatoris is the first Deacon to win medalist honors at the BOT since Bill Haas in 2002 and the first freshman to win a tournament since Clancy Waugh last season at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate.

Danny Guise tied for fourth with a 5-under 139.

Paul McBride was 12th at 2under 142 and Davis Womble tied for 20th at 1under 143. Tanner Owen was tied for 48th at 4-over 148.

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Aggie Ariel Wallace at the 2014 All-North Carolina Invitational.

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Tarryn Bundy, a Salem College junior from West Deptford, N.J., was named the Great South Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week for Sept. 29 – Oct. 5. She helped Salem go 2-0 that week. Bundy scored a goal in the 4-0 win over Guilford at home. She had a goal and two assists in a 5-0 GSAC match at Agnes Scott.

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The Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams Cross Country team continued a strong season when it won the 2014 Blue Bears Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Livingstone College in Salisbury hosted the meet.

The Lady Rams totaled just 20 points to lead the way with five WSSU runners placing in the top 10 of the women’s 5K run. Junior Danisha Wiggins continued her stellar season. She took first place in the meet with a time of 21:03.

Sophomore Micalyne Zimmerman finished second with a time of 21:30.

Freshman Tametris Morrison recorded her first top five performance, finishing fourth with a time of 22:14.

Junior Raven Hamilton WSSU Photo placed sixth with a time Danisha Wiggins in action. of 22:45, while senior Cruz Vargas-Sullivan placed seventh at 22:46.

With the win, the Lady Rams will build some much needed momentum as they turn their attentions to the 2014 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Championships on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

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The North Carolina A&T swimming team opened its season with a 10th-place finish at the All-North Carolina Swimming Invitational at the Greensboro Aquatic Center on Oct. 6.

The Aggies compiled 131 points. N.C. State won the event with 1,580 points followed by East Carolina (1,483) and Davidson (1,126).

Ariel Wallace had an outstanding debut for the Aggies. Wallace competed in five different events, including the 50-yard freestyle where she swam a 26flat to have the fastest time of the other six Aggies competing in the event. She also had the team’s fastest time in the 100yard butterfly as she recorded a time of 1:04.65 to outpace the other three Aggies competing in the event.

Wallace also competed in the 200-yard freestyle and 400-yard medley relays. The Aggies had a Jackson 17th-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Senior Danielle Jackson got her final collegiate season off to a good start by coming close to recording career-best in several events. She recorded 1:12.91 in the 100-yard breaststroke which was a little more than a second off her best time of 1:11.28. She also came away with a time of 2:33.99 in the 200-yard IM. Jackson’s IM time has gradually come down. It stood at 2:37.43 in the 2012 before dropping to 2:29.44 in 2013.

Junior Victoria Orr also competed in the 200-yard IM, where she finished ahead of her teammate with a time of 2:26.46. Orr recorded a personal-best 2:27.29 in the 200-yard backstroke.

Aarica Carrington also came away with a personal best, swimming a 26.24 in the 50-yard freestyle to come more than a full second under her previous best time of 27.66.

A&T returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 18 when it faces Campbell University in Buies Creek at noon.