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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
President Barack Obama said Republicans should not just denounce comments by their presidential candidate, but also unendorse him. Obama was stumping for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at a rally in Greensboro on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the White Oak Amphitheatre. He repeated his argument that she’s “qualified” for the office, while Republican nominee Donald Trump is “unfit.” In the past few days, some elected Republicans have come to agree, refusing to campaign with Trump or taking back their endorsement of him after a 2005 tape surfaced in which Trump discusses groping women. U.S. Sen. Richard Burr has said pub-
licly he still supports Trump because he believes in forgiveness. Though Obama didn’t mention Burr by name, he said he didn’t agree with the notion. “I, too, believe in forgiveness and redemption, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to elect the person president,” he said. Obama said Trump’s remarks would disqualify him from working at 7-11, much less from becoming president. He said the remarks come as no surprise from a man who’s said derogatory things about immigrants, Muslims, the disabled and a Gold Star family. Republicans can’t keep denouncing what Trump says while continuing to endorse him, the president said. While the Real Clear Politics average of both national and state polls has shown Clinton ahead of Trump for months, the
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Attendees hold up their candles at a vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month held at 525@vine on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at an event sponsored by the city of Winston-Salem. SEE THE STORY ON PAGE A3.
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A few weeks ago, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against an Alabama company that refused to hire a black
women because she had dreadlocks and would not cut them. The lawsuit was filed by the EEOC on behalf of Chastity Jones, who had a job offer rescinded with Castastrophe Management Solutions, located in Mobile, Alabama, because of her hair style. According to reports,
human resources manager Jeannie Wilson told Jones during a one-onone interview that she could not work there with dreadlocks. The EEOC argued that this was a direct violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although dreadlocks are
The big Nov. 8 general election of 2016 is now less than 30 days away. And both the Democratic and Republican parties are marshaling all of their forces statewide, and locally to “GOTV” (get out their vote), especially with absentee balloting under way, the deadline for voter registration Oct. 14 (this Friday), and One Stop/Early Voting commencing next Thursday, Oct. 20. Here in Winston-Salem, Eric Ellison, chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, says his party members have been working hard to deliver the vote for their local, statewide and national candidates since January, and he feels confident that Forsyth County Dems will deliver. For a bit of extra incentive, Ellison says Forsyth County Dems were taken to Greensboro on Tuesday to see President Barack Obama, perhaps in his last visit to the Triad in his official capacity, campaigning for Hillary Clinton. Even with that “extra incentive” from the very top, the plans of the Forsyth Dems are ambitious. Ellison promises that the party will be “competitive in all areas of the county, in Winston-Salem and outside of WinstonSalem.” Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday until the election, Forsyth Democrats are manning phone banks to GOTV in their 25 “top priority” precincts. In addition, the party is executing its “101 Precinct Plan,” where each of those precincts will be responsible for its own GOTV effort. “They’ll be responsible for getting the Democratic slate into every unaffiliated and Democratic voter in their precinct, plus, calling them twice,” Ellison told The Chronicle. “In addition to that, we’re canvassing [neigh-
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What has Wells Fargo done for the black community? BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE
In the wake of the Wells Fargo scandal where over 1.5 million of the bank’s customers were saddled with false bank and credit card accounts opened in their names without their knowledge, The Chronicle asked the state’s second largest financial institution, which has branches all across Forsyth County, about its business rela-
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tionship with Winston-Salem’s African-American community. The Chronicle put four questions to Josh Dunn, corporate communications consultant for Wells Fargo in Charlotte, on Wednesday, Oct. 5. After consulting with staff, these are some of the answers Mr. Dunn replied with:Chronicle: How is Wells Fargo supporting black businesses in
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deeply rooted in the culture of African Americans, the court ruled Sept. 15 that CMS’s decision to rescind Jones’ job offer was based on a grooming policy that doesn’t have anything to do with race. According to the Court of Appeals, while hairstyles are associated with race, traits in a person’s appearance that are tied to their culture but are otherwise changeable are not protected and can be used to deny job offers. Last week The Chronicle asked people on the street and on a social media site how they felt about the controversial ruling. We asked: How do you feel about the U.S. Court of Appeals decision that makes it legal for employers to discriminate against people with dreadlocks? First year Wake Forest medical school student Joy Spaulding, who has dreadlocks, said, “I haven’t really thought about it that much, but I think it’s pretty ridiculous.
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“If it was between me getting a job and cutting my hair, I don’t know if I would be willing to make that decision to cut it,” Spaulding said. “It makes me wonder why now? People have had dreadlocks for centuries. It’s kind of a disgrace because I don’t think it’s different than any other hairstyle. I Photo bu Todd Luck think it’s a step in the wrong direction.” Superior Court Judge Mike Morgan, who is running for N.C. Supreme Court, Others gave their opinions, too. shows Charlie Wilson the candidates on a card at the Forsyth County Democratic Headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 25.
N.C. Supreme Court race could shift partisan balance
People on the street
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Andrew Lee “I don’t care what the court says, that’s discrimination. Equal rights and equal opportunity is a joke.”
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gap has widened since the tape came out. The RPC average of polls found Clinton had a 5 percent lead nationally and 2.6 percent lead in the state. Democrats are hoping that down ballot races will get a boost from Clinton’s surge. Obama encouraged attendees to vote for Democratic candidates for governor and senate. Obama’s poll numbers are up too. A recent CNN/ORC poll has Obama’s approval rating at 55 percent, which is the highest in his second term and tied with his highest approval rating ever.
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Aaaron Lybrand “It sucks, but if it’s a privately owned company, I believe they should have the right to hire whomever they want to hire.”
Josh Crowell “We need to partner to build a company that won’t allow anyone in our community to be systematically opposed of an opportunity.”
Rashard Ingram “When it comes to employment, if we want to get ahead in this country, we can’t actblack or even embrace ourAfrican culture. This is whathappens when we don’t own anything.” Obama talked about progress made during his eight years, such as dropping unemployment, continued job growth and a historic number of Americans with health insurance. “All that progress goes out the window if we don’t make the right choice just four weeks from today,” he said. “The closer we get, the clearer the choice becomes.” Obama acknowledged that there was still work to be done. He said there were still uninsured Americans, racial division, families struggling to pay their bills and areas that still haven’t recovered economically. He said his victories haven’t been perfect and
that work must be done to make them better. Also during the rally, he praised the efforts of North Carolinians to help each other after the flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew. He pledged that the federal government would help the state recover. Obama was introduced by Henry Frye, who was the first African-American chief justice of the N.C. Supreme Court. Earlier in the day Obama visited N.C. A&T State University to tape “A Conversation with The President: Sports, Race and Achievement” for ESPN’s The Undefeated. It was scheduled to be shown at 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Democrats will be handed in per week, “[but] we’ll only see an increase of 70,” he from page A1 charged, further labeling it “an aggressive campaign” to keep the number of new borhoods] on every Wednesday and Democratic voters at a minimum in the Saturday. We’re going out on Saturday at county. 10 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m. “ Ellison says thanks to the recent U.S. Ellison adds that because voters will Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling be dealing with “the longest ballot in the striking down parts of North Carolina history of voting, and there’s no straight- 2013 voter suppression law, disenfranparty ticket voting,” poll greeters are chised new voters can fall back on samebeing recruited to ensure that all voters get day voter registration starting next the Democratic slate “of our excellent Thursday, when early voting begins. candidates.” Regarding absentee balloting, the “We’re ready, man. We are ready,” Forsyth County Democratic chair says Ellison exclaimed. “We are so ready. The there “has been an explosion” of it on the whole state is taking notice that Forsyth Democratic side, something that was culCounty is about to put it on the map.” tivated when it was assumed that voter ID “We’re going to fight for those votes laws would still be in force for the Nov. 8 in Clemmons. We’re going to fight for election. those votes in Kernersville, in Lewisville, Again, early voting/same-day registraand everywhere.” tion begins Thursday, Oct. 20. There is controversy, however. Note – Friday, Oct. 14th is the deadChairman Ellison accused Republicans line for voter registration in North running the local board of election of havCarolina. To check online to make sure ing “such an aggressive method of scrub- that you’re properly registered, go to bing the voting logs” that about 150 new https://enr.ncsbe.gov/voter_search_pu voter registration applications for new blic. If there are any problems, contact the Forsyth County Board of The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest Elections at 336-703-2800.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — The philosophical and political balance of North Carolina's Supreme Court could shift as voters this fall choose to keep a longtime justice or replace him with a veteran Wake County trial judge. Associate Justice Bob Edmunds is seeking to stay on the court after winning eight-year terms in 2000 and 2008. His challenger is Superior Court Judge Mike Morgan, who has been hearing cases since the late 1980s. Edmunds and Morgan advanced to the general election as the top vote-getters among four candidates in the June 7 primary, with Edmunds finishing first. Both highlight their experience and what they call an ability to be fair and impartial. Morgan, however, is citing recent Supreme Court rulings that favored Republican legislation and Edmunds calling himself a ``conservative'' on campaign placards as evidence change is needed. Edmunds say backing from county sheriffs, former chief justices and heads of attorney groups that wear all partisan stripes shows he's doing his job well. While state Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, four of the seven current justices, including Edmunds, are registered Republicans. Three are registered Democrats, as is Morgan. A Morgan victory would give Democrats a majority on the court for the first time since 1998. Most opinions of the
court are unanimous, or divisions don't fall along party affiliations. Still, some recent opinions addressing legislation approved by Republicans at the General Assembly highlight the partisan split. The Republican jus-
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tices have backed majority opinions over the past two years upholding legislative and congressional districts and the use of taxpayer money as scholarships for K-12 students to attend private or religious schools. Morgan argues Edmunds has contributed to the ``politicization'' of a court that is supposed to use its constitutional authority to keeps checks and balances on other branches of government. ``My lens will be clear. It will not be shaded in any political direction,'' Morgan said, adding that Edmunds' conservative designation in the campaign ``shows a political orientation and a political bent.'' Edmunds said that's not true. In a recent televised forum with Morgan, Edmunds argued ``conservative'' refers to his judicial philosophy of following the rule of law and deferring to previous court decisions. The justice also cited opinions where the entire Supreme Court has agreed that the General Assembly overstepped its powers, though legislative appointments to the state's now-defunct coal ash commission and taking away
tenure rights promised to public school teachers who had already earned them. ``People are satisfied that I'm a judge that makes decisions based on the law and the facts,'' Edmunds said in an interview, suggesting later that Morgan is the one trying to make the campaign partisan. ``I am not trying to inject politics into this race.'' Morgan, 60, previously worked as an assistant state attorney general before being appointed as an administrative law judge in 1989. He became a District Court judge in 1994 and moved to Superior Court in 2005, winning elections for both. Morgan has been the presiding judge in a lawsuit challenging a 2013 law requiring photo identification to vote. A trial was expected to begin last month but Morgan put it on hold after federal judges struck down the law over the summer. A conservative group questioned whether Morgan should have removed himself from the case, given the upcoming election. Morgan said he would continue to preside, citing a judicial ethics official's correspondence finding no conflict. Edmunds is a former assistant state and federal prosecutor and U.S. attorney for central North Carolina who was elected to the intermediate-level state Court of Appeals in 1998. At 67, Edmunds would not be able to complete an additional eightyear term if he's elected next month because state law requires a mandatory retirement for judges at 72. The governor at the time would appoint a replace-
5 seats up for election on North Carolina Court of Appeals
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In addition to one seat on the state Supreme Court, North Carolina voters next month get to choose who will hold five seats on the state Court of Appeals. The 15-member intermediate appeals court sits in three-judge panels to hear cases. Four races feature an incumbent and challenger. A fifth race had three candidates, but candidate D o n a l d Buie, a Winston-Salem attorney who was unaffiliated, dropped out because of personal reasons. The seat is vacant because Court of Appeals Judge Martha Geer stepped down this year too late after the March 15 primary for another primary to be held to whittle the candidates down to two. Court of Appeals terms are eight years. While Court of Appeals races remain officially nonpartisan, the Legislature recently passed a law putting each candidate's party affiliation on ballots. Supreme Court races still don't provide those desig-
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nations. The Court of Appeals races on the ballot:
*Incumbent Linda Stephens (Democrat) and Phil Berger Jr. (Republican), an administrative law judge. *Incumbent Bob Hunter (Republican) and Abe Jones (Democrat), a former Wake County Superior Court judge.
*Incumbent Richard Dietz (Republican) and Vince Rozier (Democrat), a Wake County District Court judge. *Incumbent Valerie Zachary (Republican) and Rickye McKoyMitchell (Democrat), a Mecklenburg County District Court judge. *Hunter Murphy (Republican and Waynesville attorney), Margaret Eagles (Democrat and Wake County District Court judge). Wendy Enochs, who was appointed to fill out Geer's position through the end of the year, is not running for the seat.
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This Winston-Salem Police Department car, decorated to bring awareness to domestic violence, will be displayed at various public events around the city. Kathryn Mobley of WSTV (The Government Channel) holds up a candle during last week’s vigil for domestic violence.
Stephanie Gimenez with Eliza's Helping Hands Inc. speaks at last week’s domestic violence awareness event.
Vigil shines light on domestic violence
BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
A vigil tried to shine a light on the violence that happens behind closed doors on Wednesday, Oct. 5, to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participants held up battery-operated candles during the indoor vigil, held at the Forsyth Tech Business Center at 525@vine, to remember victims of domestic violence. The event featured information on what domestic violence is like and what services are available to victims. Among the speakers was Stephanie Gimenez, a survivor of domestic violence who now works to help others through a local non-profit called Eliza’s Helping Hands (EHH). “I sometimes tell my survivors that this isn’t love, this is power and control and it does not just stop on its own,” she said Survivors don’t heal on their own either, said Gimenez, who chairs EHH’s board. That’s why the organ-
ization provides emergency advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and child abuse. John Eddings, a former domestic violence offender, gave another perspective on the issue. He said when an argument between him and his wife turned physical, he slapped her. He was arrested and his wife filed a restraining order against him. He said she eventually wanted to drop the charges but he refused, because he wanted to take responsibility for what he’d done. He was put in a court ordered program for first-time offenders that he said helped him manage anger and conflict while becoming a better man. “One thing about the class is it makes you take ownership,” said Eddings, who is now divorced. The event also included Mayor Allen Joines reading a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation and a prayer by Police Chaplain Dr. Nathan Scovens. Actor and activist Julian Brittano read the names of those who died
because of domestic violence locally and WXII 12’s Nicole Ducouer presented a video on the issue. Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) Lt. Eric Montgomery and Chief Barry Rountree also made remarks. Kathryn Mobley of WSTV (The Government Channel) was the mistress of ceremonies. There will be reminders of domestic violence around the city in October. Silent Witnesses, purple silhouette stand-ups that bear the names and stories of those killed because of domestic violence, will once again be displayed around town. Purple ribbons are tied around trees at Corpening Plaza and the Public Safety Center. Some downtown buildings will be lit up with purple lights. A WSPD car decorated to bring awareness to the issue will be at numerous public events.
Eliza’s Helping Hands Crisis Line is (336) 865-0389. The Domestic Violence National Hotline is 1-800-799SAFE.
Business owners learn about Connect NC bond A4 OCTOBER 13, 2016
BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
$348,572,613.
That’s how much the state will spend in the Piedmont-Triad area alone on the Connect NC bond project. Last week, the Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) hosted a small business and contractors forum to let entrepreneurs in the area know how they can get a piece of the pie worth more than $300 million. Along with the job fair, the event held inside the Donald J. Reaves Student Activities Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University also featured a panel discussion on how small and minority business owners can get involved with the estimated $2 billion bond project. Approved by voters across the state, Connect NC is an investment designed to strengthen the state’s education system, parks and recreation, safety and water and sewer projects. The projects listed in the bond will impact 76 counties in the state. At the local level, the bond will bring needed improvements to the campuses of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC), and UNC School of the Arts. According to a list of projects, WSSU will receive new $50,000 science building, while FTCC and the School of the Arts
will receive improvements estimated to cost more than $5 million a piece. During the panel discussion, HUB Director Dennis M. English Jr. said, with major construction on the horizon, area contractor readiness is critical. English said in many cases a lot of firms have stepped back from pursuing state-funded projects because there’s too much paper work, or simply because they did not know how to bid on projects. He said, “This forum is designed to take those worries away. “Our main priority here today is to engage with cabinet level agencies. Through technical assistance and capacity building support, we’re here to help businesses get where they need to be,” English said. “We want to create more leverage so that minority and small business owners don’t feel like they’re out here by themselves.” The open panel, which featured also general and residential contractors, representatives from state construction office and the department of transportation, also provided business owners with growth strategies, and ways to identify new customers outside of the bond project. Nesmith Construction operations manager Maurice McNeal said one of the things that works best in the general contracting industry is building relationships with potential clients. McNeal encouraged
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NC Department of Transportation project manager Brett Abernathy talks about ways small business owners can bid for projects included in the Connect NC bond project. contractors to start off with smaller con- concrete work and landscaping just to tracts to build working relationships. He name a few. N.C. Department of noted, most of the time when it comes to Transportation (NCDOT) Project the interview process, clients are going to Manager Brett Abernathy said contracts select the people who they know. for small business are limited to those esti“You may be able to come in as fresh mated projects under $500,000. face and win a project but, 8 out of 10 Abernathy said although they are times they are going to go with the people smaller projects, one advantage is that they know and like,” continued McNeal. they do not require a general contracting “Start with a small project, do a good job license. He said the NCDOT also offers and your quality of work will sell its self.” “as needed” contracts that can range He also told business owners to go between $5,000 and $50,000. after projects that are in their areas. After the forum, a number of small McNeal said he doesn’t take jobs that are business owners said they learned a lot more than a couple of hours drive. He said about the process of biding for state fundwhen you have a small business you could ed projects. Tammy Watson, business spend your whole day driving to one director for Tamco Construction Site meeting, which is a waste of time and Management, a locally owned start-up money. company that specializes in erosion con“It’s tempting to take jobs in different trol, said after listening to the experts on parts of the state but you have to focus on the panel she is more informed about how one area.” McNeal said. to get her business off the ground. “I look at my number and I think the Outside of construction, the state is things I’ve learned here today are going to also seeking small businesses to help com- earn me millions,” smiled Watson. “The plete other aspects of the projects, includ- panel provided me with a lot of informaing asphalt resurfacing, road widening, tion to position my company well.” Photo by Tevin Stinson
Police Department, Dash offer free movie
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The WinstonSalem Dash and the Winston-Salem Police Department are teaming up for a free Movie Night at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday, Oct. 22. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the hit Disney movie Zootopia begins at 6:30 p.m. An animated film that features the voices
of Jason Bateman, Bonnie Hunt and many other Hollywood stars, Zootopia follows the journeys of a rabbit police officer and a red fox con artist, who try to expose a conspiracy regarding the disappearance of various civilians in the city of Zootopia. "This is a great opportunity for the community and members of the police department to come
together and improve our relationship, while enjoying a fun-filled evening and a movie," said Chief Barry D. Rountree of the Winston-Salem Police Department. "Every movie night at BB&T Ballpark has been special, but this one means even more," Dash President Geoff Lassiter said. "We invite the community to take part in a great evening of friendship
and fun." Prior to the start of the movie, members from various districts of the Winston-Salem Police Department will showcase their police cars, motorcycles and bike patrol bicycles, along with their rescue and hazardous device vehicles. Members of the K9 unit will be on hand, too. While admission is free to the public,
attendees are encouraged to make a donation of cash, blankets or canned goods to support the WinstonSalem Police Foundation, a nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to enhancing the capacity of the Winston-Salem Police Department to be more effective in improving public safety. The Foundation focuses on community
outreach, funding and raising resources to assist the Police Department in making Winston-Salem a safer place to live, work and enjoy life. More information on the organization is available at wspolicefoundation.or g, where a donation to the Foundation also can be made. Parking is free of charge, and concession stands will be open for fans to purchase food and bever-
ages. Admission in the Kids Zone will also be free, and the concourse will feature several free carnival games around the ballpark. Should inclement weather hit the Winston-Salem area on Oct. 22, the makeup date is Sunday, Oct. 23, with gates opening at 4 p.m. and the movie starting at 5:30 p.m.
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f Gloria Hariston, program and event chair for the Winston-Salem Black Business Chamber, speaks to members of the chamber during the meeting held on Thursday, Oct. 6.
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Each month members of the Winston-Salem Black Business Chamber f (WSBBC) come together to brainstorm ideas that can help take their various business ventures to the next level. During the meeting held last Thursday, Oct. 6, members discussed how hosting events can help grow business opportunities for small businesses, and build connections with the community. Longtime chamber member and president of Maximum Enterprises Inc., Reginald McCaskill, said hosting events can be a lot of work but they are needed to compete with the mainstream businesses in the area. “When you are trying to host an event for the people in the community, you have to cross every T and dot every I,” he continued. “It is important that everything is in place because that event you are hosting is the first thing people are going to think about when they think about your business.” The past three years Maximum Enterprises, which provides event planning, development courses, grant writing and a number of other services to schools, universities, churches and mentoring programs, has hosted the Triad Minority Business Expo right here in Winston-Salem. Each year the event designed to highlight minority owned businesses has grown in size and attendance. McCaskill said, “Hosting events put you where you need to be and help you develop individual relationships within companies in the area that can improve your business,” he continued. “Developing relationships with individuals will take your business to new heights.” Ernie Pitt, founder of
and publisher emeritus for The Chronicle, was also on hand to lend his expertise on the subject. Pitt said, when planning an event you should first find out what there is a need for. He said when The Chronicle first decided to host the community awards banquet, he felt that it needed to be done. This year, the 31st banquet drew hundreds. “Our first awards banquet maybe only 15 people showed up,” said Pitt. “But it wasn’t about how many seats were filled. It was about filling a need in the community, and that’s what we did.” Pitt mentioned the same process that went into the creation of the awards banquet went into the creation of other events sponsored by The Chronicle including, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast, the David Lash Junior Varsity Basketball Tournament, and Gospel Fest, which has become a tradition at the Dixie Classic Fair, which just ended Sunday. (See Gospel Fest coverage on page B5.) He also discussed the importance of getting sponsors for your event. After the gathering, a number of business owners said they can’t wait to put the good advice they received into action. Michelle Houser said she learned how important hosting events is to building relationships in the community. “I understood that in the beginning but the discussion we had today shines a brighter light on it,” she said. Houser, who owns and operates a nonprofit transitional home for women, said her mission is to help women change their lives and the WSBBC has helped her on that journey. WSBBC Program and Events Chairwoman Gloria Hariston, said “Chamber members who couldn’t
make it to the meeting missed a real treat.” Chamber President Randon Pender said she will pass the information
Ernie Pitt, founder and publisher emeritus of The Chronicle, talks about how hosting events can create relationships with other businesses and the community during the Winston-Salem Black Business Chamber meeting held on Thursday, Oct. 6.
along to others in the community who can benefit from the information provided by McCaskill and Pitt.
The Winston-Salem Black Business Chamber meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. For more information on
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Debra Donahue, executive director of the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, encourages members of the ACEY Group at its ninth anniversary to continue to show compassion in their work. The group works with girls in foster care, among other projects. The group, part of The Women’s Fund, celebrated in the Piedmont Club in WinstonSalem on Friday, Oct. 7. ACEY is an acronym that represents goals of the group: Achievement in the education of women and girls about the power of philanthropy; Commitment to connect with women and girls in the community; Encourage self-esteem and empowerment of women and girls; and Yield women and leaders and philanthropists.
the chamber or to become a member contact Gloria Hariston by phone at 336391-4012.
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Commissioners sell first business park lot, end curbside recycling A6 OCTOBER 13 , 2016
BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Forsyth County commissioners took action toward selling the first lot in the Idols Road Business Park and ended county-run curbside recycling in its Monday, Oct. 10, meeting. Forsyth County is planning to turn 169 acres off Idols Road near Tanglewood Park into a business park. Beaufurn LLC Inc. is offering $399,5000 for the park’s first 14.5 acres. Commissioners voted to accept the offer with an upset bid period that would allow others to bid if they want to. The county will need to build infrastructure for the park, like a road to access the area. Clemmons has planned to annex the land and will cover the cost of building sewer and water infrastructure for the park. The county expects the project to pay for itself once all the property is sold.
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Beaufurn, a global furniture maker located in Advance, is looking to relocate into a larger space. The county already approved a $118,000 incentive package over a five-year period for the company, contingent on it retaining its current 33 positions and adding 15 Marshall more. The commissioner also voted to change county ordinances to end the curbside recycling franchise for the unincorporated areas of Forsyth County. The service will cease at year’s end. Recycling collection is being deregulated to allow service providers to negotiate service with neighborhood associations. The county would require the recycling collectors to have a permit to make sure the recyclables are being
collected and delivered properly. The vote was 5-2, with County Commissioners Walter Marshall and Everette Witherspoon voting against it. Both of them support mandatory recycling, similar to what the city has. “Recycling is a major environmental issue as far as trash is concerned,” said Marshall, who believes the end of the curbside county recycling service will lead to more dumping. The county has had two service providers not renew their contracts. Low participation and a downturn in the commodities market has made it hard for these companies to make money. The hope is the deregulation will let subdivisions, which contain most of the service’s costumers, negotiate for service with recycling collectors. Those that don’t fall in areas that have negotiated service will have to bring their recyclables to one of the county’s three drop-off recycling centers themselves
Activists urge tethering ban but www.wschronicle.com commissioners hold off on vote BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
The Forsyth Animal Coalition made an extensive case for a ban on unsupervised tethering last week, but will have to wait a bit longer for county commissioners to act on it. Forsyth Animal Coalition held a press conference last week at Reynolda Manor Library presenting the case against owners tethering dogs in their yards. Leila Warren opened by citing the American Veterinary Medical Association, which advises against tethering because it makes dogs territorial and aggressive, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which found it to be inhumane because it restricts the dog’s movement and often leads to injury or strangulation of the dog. The Centers for Disease Control found that chained dogs are three times more likely to bite. The chances increase to five times more likely if the victim is a child. The Forsyth County Veterinary Medical Association, which is made up of 75 local veterinarians, sent a letter to county commissioners in support of the ban because tethering can lead to neglect and aggressive behavior. “It is never the owner’s intention to abuse or neglect the pet, but without the dog’s ability to demand attention to have its needs met, it invariably heads in that direction,” said Veterinarian Dr. Molly Douglass as she read the letter. Jerry Canady, described the tethered dogs he saw during his time as Forsyth Animal Control director as being aggressive and having very little socialization with people. He described a dog he saw that had worn a choke chain for so long his skin had grown over it. Tethered dogs were often un-adoptable, he said, and had to be euthanized. “The chaining of dogs, tethering of dogs to short leashes and so forth, is the Number One problem and has been for as long as I remember,” said Canady, who is also a Rural Hall town councilman. To show that the problem persists, Mary Madison Lovette talked about a dog she called Peter, who she’d found just days earlier after he’d broken his chain. He still had his collar around his neck when she found him scavenging for food. She said the dog looked like a “walking skeleton.” He weighed about 30 pounds, and was flea ridden and infested with parasites. Lovette is currently helping Peter recover from the ordeal. Fur-Ever Friends is offering a $1,000 reward for information on who was responsible. “My heart breaks because, despite his unfair treatment, I believe he will make a phenomenal pet for
someone,” she said. Warren said that all this makes a case for “a clean, concise, chaining ordinance that can be enforced.” Currently the county has a tethering ordinance that deals with some of the ill effects of tethering, but does not ban the practice itself, and is widely considered unenforceable. Activists want a ban on unsupervised tethering similar to what Guilford County has. The next day, at the county commissioners briefing, not all the commissioners were sold on the ban. “I do see there’s some common sense that if you have a dog that’s chained, it does get angry after a long period of time and if you go up to it, it might bite you,” said Commissioner Don Martin. “But I can tell you, if you come to my house, my dog will bite you … if he doesn’t know who’s coming in, I hate to say it, but he’s done it.” Martin said that he believed studies were inconclusive on if tethering was bad and that dogs can be tethered humanely. He said other cities and counties have dealt with it in varied ways determined by community norms and not “small, emotional advocacy groups.” Commissioner Richard Linville was unsure how he’d vote, but Gloria Whisenhunt opposed the ban. “This ordinance that you all want to pass, it virtually says if you cannot afford a fence, if you can not afford a doghouse, then you shouldn’t have a dog,” she said. Commissioners Dave Plyler, Walter Marshall, Everette Witherspoon and Ted Kaplan voiced support for the ban. “We need it badly, because it is cruel,” said Marshall. Marshall also said that he believed that groups that build fences for those who can’t afford them, like Unchain Forsyth and Unchain Winston, will help low income households prepare for the ban. The measure was very close to getting a vote this week, but Marshall said he would like to look it over before voting on it. Normally an item to be voted on is part of the agenda during Thursday briefings, letting commissioners see it in writing and hear an overview of it from staff, which Kaplan said would’ve happened if he hadn’t been absent from the previous week’s briefing. In a previous briefing, Kaplan had presented a final version of the ordinance, modeled after the one in Guilford County, with a one year education period before the ban begins. The item is planned to be included in the agenda for the Oct. 24 meeting and will be discussed in today’s commissioner briefing.
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Under H.B. 972, only law enforcement and other government agencies can see footage BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
The N.C. General Assembly has passed a contentious law, House Bill 972, that prohibits who can see police body camera and dashboard footage. Less than two weeks after Keith Scott was gunned down by a police officer in Charlotte, H.B. 972, couldn’t have come at a worse time. Wake Forest University criminal studies director Kami Chavis said one of the biggest challenges with the law is the lack of transparency. “I think there is already a lack of transparency when it comes to community policing, and this law adds to that distrust.” Chavis said. Signed by incumbent Gov. Pat McCory in June, under H.B. 972, videos obtained on police cameras will only be made available to the public if a judge finds that it needs to be public information. Only law enforcement agencies and other government
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agencies are allowed to see footage from body cameras and dashboard cameras. People who are seen or heard in the video footage can be shown the video, but they are not allowed to share or record the video. Law enforcement agencies can deny all requests to view to footage for a number of reasons, including, to protect personal information, and to protect a current or closed investigation. They can also withhold viewing if they decide it may jeopardize the safety of an individual. During a recent forum held on the Wake Forest campus to discuss police brutality just days before the law went into effect, Chavis, who also serves as WFU’s associate dean of research and public engagement, said she understands not releasing footage immediately but, holding footage INDEFINETLY adds another brick to the wall of distrust between police and the black communities across the country. She said, “There are a lot of reasons why we might want to maintain the integrity of an investigation, but it’s not appropriate to have the footage remain unreleased.” N.C. NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II has called for a repeal of H.B. 972. The NAACP also demanded that federal standards be set for when police officers should be justified in using deadly force. Barber also called for “more civilian review boards, and a demil-
itarization of police departments statewide. Barber demanded, “the end of radicalized policing and police brutality.”
that the people are getting tired of the same old things. The people are tired
sidered for president of the United States. I think it doesn’t speak too well for the country.” Winston-Salem City Council Member James Taylor said: "There is a clear distinction between the two candidates. Hillary Clinton has clearly outlined her plan for America. Donald Trump hasn't done a good job and some of his comments have been extremely distasteful. Some people may think there isn't a huge contrast between the two candidates but there is a huge contrast between the two." When asked about the debate, Taylor said, "I don't think they told me anything
U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and the N.C. representative for District 1, and U.S. Rep. Alman Adams, who represents District 12, have also spoken out against the new law. Just as quietly as summer turned to fall, on Saturday, Oct. 1, H.B. 972 official went into effect. During an interview with WFAE 90.7 in Fayetteville, State Rep. Allen McNeil from Asheboro said the law puts recorded footage exactly where it should be. “This law does not put the custodian of the record [such as the police chief] in the unfortunate position of have to decide what is evidence and what is not evidence, what should be released and what should not be,” McNeil said. “It puts it where it should be. It puts it with the court.” H.B. 972 can be read in its entirety on the NC General Assembly website at www.ncleg.net.
Latest debate adds to dismay in W-S
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The nation viewed yet another debate between the top two presidential contenders on Sunday, Oct. 9. In the spin room, several commentators said afterward that the United States lost in the debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton because not much policy substance was discussed. The debate came days after a 1995 videotape of Trump speaking lewdly about women surfaced. Some AfricanAmerican officials and a political expert in the Winston-Salem area give their views.
Dr. James Pope, assistant professor of liberal studies at Winston-Salem State University, said, "At this point, the sensationalism and clear outrageousness of Donald Trump and the fact that you have a highly disliked candidate in Hillary Clinton, it’s kind of masking what is really happening in society. Everybody eyes are being diverted to this circus, but we have to understand in the political landscape we have to keep our eyes on local and state elections as well. We can't get caught up in the hate rhetoric. "The dominant narrative that is coming out of this two-party system is
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of the social, political, and cultural climate that is in the United States from both sides. This election is a showing the gaps in society live on TV. As a result we must pay more attention to those gaps and less to the rhetoric that we are hearing from these candidates." Forsyth County Commissioner Everette
Witherspoon said: “I felt presidential politics went to an all-time low. Donald Trump should be ashamed of himself. When you’re a presidential candidate, you have to have more in your bag of tricks than putting people down and spreading hate, spreading division. I’ll take the secretary of state [Hillary Clinton] over the secretary of hate any day.” Forsyth County Commissioner Walter Marshall said: “I think Donald Trump is crazy. The man is sick. My part of it is just, it’s kind of hard to believe that we’re that divided, that a guy like this has a chance of being con-
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I wasn't aware of. I felt Hillary Clinton did a good job of laying out her plan. Donald Trump did a good job of discussing what he is looking for in a Supreme Court candidate but the message is clear. I don't think anyone is confused about who they're going to vote for this election." "I don't think the candidates gained or lost any followers from the debate. Everybody knows who they want to vote for and I think the debate just reinforced that." Staff writers Todd Luck and Tevin Stinson contributed to this report.
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Your call to duty: Go vote
President Obama was in Greensboro on Tuesday, rallying the troops for Hillary Clinton. The troop count is getting bigger since the second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Oct. 9. Polls show that Clinton received a bump after the debate. Obama told the crowd, when he heard booing against Trump on Tuesday, “Don’t boo. Vote.” With less than 30 days before Election Day, it’s time to think about who will get your vote. The presidential race can be seen as a no-brainer. Obama called Donald Trump “unfit” to be president, and rightly so. With the 1995 videotape of Trump speaking of his relationship to women in terms of a conqueror emerging last week, evidence should not be hard to find.
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School board member urges vote for bond referendum
To the Editor: Our students in our school system as well as our staff deserve the best. They are our future. This includes both our public schools as well as our Community College. With the passing of the 2016 Bond we can assure that happens. The school bond includes new schools, replacements schools, additions, renovations, safety improvements, technology, and maintenance and capital improvements. Our last large-scale bond referendum was in 2006. Since then, our enrollment has grown to more than 7,000 additional students. We have 17 buildings that are more than 50 years old and hope to equip 1,840 classrooms with technology. Safety cameras will be installed for the protection of each and every student. I hope as a member of the WSFCS [Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools] Board, a mother, and a grandmother you will vote for the most important issues facing our community. Our students are your future and my future. To me, nothing is more important than trying to provide them with the best education possible. Lida Calvert Hayes WS/FCS School Board
But what about the senator who still backs Trump through it all because he said Trump apologized? GOP U.S. Sen. Richard Burr is running for re-election. Obama gave a shout-out to his opponent, Democrat Deborah Ross. So, there’s a suggestion for someone to vote for. Start planning because the ballot will be long. Not only will there be national candidates to select, but also state and local ones, too. And in Forsyth County, there will be three bond referenda to vote for. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, Forsyth Technical Community College and Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department each have a bond referendum to vote for. To get your personal ballot, go to: https://enr.ncsbe.gov/voter_search_public/ The point is, now is the time to make some decisions. Traditional voter registration ends Friday, Oct. 14. Decide to register to vote so that you can be ready to exercise your early right to vote on Oct. 20 or beyond, up until Nov. 5. Then the polls open again on Nov. 8, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The national, state and local early voting begins on Oct. 20 at the Forsyth County Government Center at 201 N Chestnut St. Early voting will begin on Oct. 27 at the 16 satellite locations. For full information on locations and hours of voting, visit http://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/Documents/Onestop_early_voting.pdf Here is some good news: Because of a court ruling, voters will not be asked to show photo identification this election, and same-day registration will be available at all early voting sites. This is your call to duty. Go vote and let your voice be heard.
Trump is unfit to lead, says Black Caucus chairwoman To the Editor:
Donald Trump has already painted African-American communities with a broad, tainted brush, telling us that we’re ‘living in poverty,’ and that we ‘have no jobs.’ Now, he’s doubled down on his slanderous comments about five black men who were exonerated for a 1989 assault of a Central Park jogger. Trump rushed to judgment back
then, and he’s not letting up today, even though another man confessed to the crime and DNA evidence proved that the Central Park Five were innocent. Trump's reckless and divisive rhetoric proves that he's temperamentally unfit to lead our great nation. Presidents don’t peddle racist accusations or baseless charges against the innocent. They seek to unite, rather than divide. Hillary Clinton understands that our nation is stronger when we lift each other up, and she has the temperament to build upon the progress we’ve made under President Obama. There’s a clear choice this November, and I’m with Her.
Virgie M. Rollins DNC Black Caucus Chairwoman Detroit
Note: Rollins issued the following statement after Donald Trump doubled down on his raciallycharged accusations against the Central Park Five in New York City.
Hillary Clinton urges help for hurricane victims
encourage everyone who can to give what they are able to Unicef's Haiti relief efforts here.
Hillary Clinton, Democrat Presidential Candidate New York, N.Y.
Note: Clinton issued the statement above as the Southeast addresses the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, which killed at least 26 Americans and caused damage in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
N.C. Democrats push candidacy of Hillary Clinton To the Editor:
I agree wholeheartedly with Governor Pence. The language used by Donald Trump to describe women in the recently released video is offensive and inexcusable. Throughout this campaign and his life, Donald Trump has exhibited a repugnant tendency to harass and demean women. This November, the people of North Carolina will come together to ensure that Donald Trump gets
To the Editor:
In times of crisis, Americans come together to support each other. That's what we need to do now, as North Carolina continues to grapple with dangerous floods, widespread power outages persist and communities from Florida to Virginia begin to pick up the pieces. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of Hurricane Matthew's victims. The federal government should do everything it can to help states and communities respond to the storm and build back better to withstand future disasters. Those who can afford to can help families in need by donating to the Florida Disaster Fund and to Team Rubicon, a veterans' service organization specializing in disaster response. As we rebuild and remember those who were lost, we must also address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Haiti, where it's reported that Hurricane Matthew killed more than a thousand people. I
nowhere near the White House - and they will affirm that Hillary Clinton, who has spent her decades of public service standing up for the rights and dignity of all people, is the person who represents North Carolina's best values. I call on Governor Pence to join scores of fellow Republican leaders in doing what is best for our country and rejecting Donald Trump. Patsy Keever, Chairwoman N.C. Democratic Party Raliegh
Note: North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Patsy Keever made the following statement regarding Pence’s visit to North Carolina and Trump’s behavior toward women.
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Black women’s group sends open letter to all presidential candidates
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In an effort to hear what issues Black women are most concerned with this election cycle, Higher Heights asked Black women across the country (at events and online), what is the most important issue facing Black women and their families. 49 percent stated that economic security was the most pressing issue. No wonder this was the top response, considering Black women are paid just 60 cents to every dollar paid to a White man. In addition to economic security, the other top issues included education equity (19 percent ), police violence (16 percent) and high quality affordable housing (14 percent ). According to 2013 U.S. Census data, 71 percent of Black women are in the labor force (69 percent for women overall). Black
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women are more likely than women nationally to work in the lowest-paying occupations (like service, health care support, and education) and less likely to work in the higher-paying engineering and tech fields or managerial positions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the percentage of Black women who are full-time minimum-wage workers is higher than that of any other racial group. The late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan once said, “What the people want is very simple – they want an America as good as its promise.” Higher Heights is asking you, as a candidate for the highest executive job in the country, to pledge to make good on this promise by putting forward a comprehensive economic security strategy and plan at the top of your list of priority issues on which you will focus in the
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H o u s e Majority Leader Paul Julianne Malvearz Ryan (R-Wis.) is anticipating a Trump win Guest in November. Columnist Or, at least, he is preparing for it. He says that if Republicans hold sway in the White House, the House and the Senate, he plans to use budget reconciliation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) and give tax cuts to the wealthy. Ryan says he will not even attempt any bipartisanship, as he shoves his regressive agenda down the throats of our people. Instead, he says that he can make it work, especially if he has a Trump White House. This is, perhaps, why Republicans who appear to have at least a little bit of good sense are going for Trump’s nonsense. They know that Mr. Trump, with his head in the cloud and his rhetoric in the gutter, will let them get away with anything they want. He will agree to their tax cuts, because they coincide with his agenda to reward the wealthy. Trump will go along with cuts to Obamacare, because he wasn’t loving it in the first place. He will let conservative Republicans hold sway, especially if they reward him with their votes in November. Paul Ryan calls his plan a “Better Way” policy agenda. It is an aggressive move that assumes that Republicans will control both the House and the Senate. They might not – if people vote, and vote
down ballot, there is a real chance that Democrats can control the Senate. The House is a much bigger challenge, and it is likely that Republicans will continue to hold sway in the house. But there are too many folks who say they won’t vote, and their votes could make a real difference. In Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida (among other states), those who choose to refrain from voting are really voting for a Trump-Ryan agenda. The attack on Obamacare is especially problematic. While the President’s Affordable Care Act is clearly flawed, it expanded health insurance for more than 20 million people. It isn’t the desired single payer care, but it provides opportunity and takes the first step in expanding the social contract since the Roosevelt years. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) can be used as a foundation to expand health insurance coverage and, in my mind, get us closer to the ultimate goal of a singlepayer system. But legislators rejected the single-payer plan that Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Massachusetts) proposed for decades. The Affordable Care Act is a compromise. We need to move forward in improving the ACA, not backward in repealing it. Trump and Ryan would restrict access to health care instead of expanding it. According to Politico, Paul Ryan thinks that a divided government contributes to gridlock. He’d be happy if the presidency, the House of Representatives, and the United States Senate were all controlled by Republicans. What about the rest of us? Does he see our voice in this? Not according to Ryan. He tells Politico “I’m tired of divided government. It does-
first 100 days of your administration, should you be elected. Higher Heights is also asking Black women across the country to raise their voices on this issue at the ballot box this November. We know that when you fire up a Black woman, she does not go to the polls alone, she brings her house, her block, her church, her sorority and her water cooler. For us, this election is about harnessing the power of Black women’s votes to ensure that you, as candidates, feel compelled to address and support building economically stable communities and the other issues of the greatest importance to Black women.
It really isn’t that complicated. Black women are voting this November and economic security is the No. 1 issue they care about. The next President of the United States will
n’t work very well.” He seems to ignore the fact that there are legitimate differences among legislators and that these differences need to be worked out. He is uninterested in compromise. Instead, he wants to shove his position down the throats of other people. Paul Ryan has explicitly called Donald Trump a racist. He has eschewed many of his policies. Other Republicans have been openly repulsed by their bellicose standard bearer and disturbed by his racist bluster and his wacky rhetoric, but they have thrown their discernment to the wind, embracing the man they have described as a rabid racist, because they prefer him to an embrace of integrity. As we count down to the Nov. 8 election, people are coming forward to say they are either undecided, conflicted, or would rather vote for a third party candidate, because they can’t tolerate Clinton Trump. The bottom line is that either
take office at a time of great opportunity for our nation. In the final weeks of the election, we encourage you to listen and devise a course of action to address the concerns of this very important constituency. Sincerely, Higher Heights
Higher Heights ( w w w. h i g h e r h e i g h t s foramerica.org) is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to harnessing, organizing and mobilizing Black women’s political power making sure they have the tools to effectively engage, advocate and lead. Higher Heights for America is a national 501(c)(4) organization, and its sister organization Higher Heights Leadership Fund, is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Clinton or Trump will win the Presidency. Really. Those Republicans who support Trump are openly supporting evil. They will dance with the devil to their detriment. African-Americans, especially, need to look at what Trump has promised. He has promised discrimination. He has described our lives as hell. He has been a bully and a documented discriminator. He has been too much. He should be enough to repel us. Paul Ryan has called Trump a racist, but he is willing to dance with the devil because it serves his purposes. What about you?
Julianne Malveaux is an NNPA Newswire Columnist and an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visitwww.juliannemalveaux.com
Our voices will be heard in November James B. Ewers Jr.
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America is the home of the brave and the land of the free. One of the greatest privileges that we have is our right to vote. Because we are in this great country called America, we probably take a lot for granted. Don’t let
voting be one of them. We are now experiencing tremendous unrest in our society. Our political environment is in a constant state of flux. Initiatives that we thought could never become enforceable are now laws. Take HB 2, for example, in North Carolina. We can now discriminate in 2016 no less on the basis of who is going to use the restroom. Some estimate the controversial law will cost the state of North Carolina millions of dollars. Recently, the state dropped a lawsuit against the Federal government. The reason was that it would be too costly to litigate. Don’t be fooled and don’t be hoodwinked when you hear a candidate empty on policy knowledge but full of venom and vitriol start to spout off giving you misinformation.
Donald Trump has taken narcissism to another level. I have never heard nor seen any person so full of himself. He is an embarrassment to his supporters yet he continues to plow through his own rubbish. Most of us are rational and thoughtful people who are not swayed by chaos and confusion. However, we cannot think that this wolf won’t bite, because he will. Each time I listen to Trump I am even more convinced that he belongs in his house and not the White House. My college tennis coach at Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte, Mr. Joseph L. Alston, always told our team that you have to kill a gnat with a sledgehammer. In other words, we must beat our opponents convincingly and give them no hope of winning. The same phrase applies to defeating Trump. We must show up at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in record numbers. Our sledgehammers will be our power to cast our ballot against him. We must suffocate him with our voting power so as to give him no chance of winning. We cannot stay at home on Election Day. Our neighbors and friends won’t vote for us. We must vote for ourselves. It is my opinion this election will go down in the history books. Yes, electing Barack Obama president of the
United States of America in 2008 was historic but we cannot pass on this election. When elected, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman in history to be President of the United States of America. Do you want a chance for hope and opportunity? If you do like I do, don’t squander this opportunity to vote. Wherever we live, work and worship, we must sound the clarion call to get out to vote. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” There is simply too much riding on this election. Think about those who have shed blood and lost lives in order that we could have the right to vote. When we vote, change happens. Don’t be silent at the polls. Let us exercise our right to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.
Art show that examines media stereotypes set to open
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Tomorrow night, Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Diggs Gallery will open a powerful new exhibit that takes control of the stereotypes and prejudices associated with AfricanAmerican men often depicted in today’s media. High school graduation rates are at an all-time high for black students. More black people are going to college than ever before, and the President of the United States of America is a black man. But, this is rarely the image depicted in the media. The same racial stereotypes of AfricanAmericans that have existed since the day Dutch ships docked off the coast of Jamestown, Virginia, in the early 1600s, are the same images we see in the media today. When we turn on the news and other
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owners and entrepreneurs succeed,” Dunn writes, adding, “Wells Fargo has loaned more dollars to small businesses than any other bank for 14 consecutive years (2002-2015 CRA data).” Dunn continued, “Through our new Diverse Community Capital program, Wells Fargo is extending $50 million in lending capital and $25 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions that help small businesses get started and established, including providing flexible, small-dollar loans.” But the “$50 million in lending capital” and “$25 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions…” are, according Josh Dunn are “national figures,” not the figures associated specifically to WinstonSalem/Forsyth County. He adds, “Wells Fargo provides funding to the Carolina Small Business Development Fund – previously known as the Support Center – through the Diverse Community Capital Fund in support of African-American small business capitalization and technical support for small businesses across N.C., including those in Forsyth County.” Again, Dunn did not provide a dollar breakdown per that funding specific to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. Chronicle: What role is Wells Fargo playing in helping Winston-Salem's black community grow and prosper, especially given our mayor's campaign to stamp out poverty in our city?
“Wells Fargo is aligned with several focus areas and initiatives of the mayor’s coalition,” Josh Dunn says, “ including through providing information to the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Asset Building Coalition for underbanked residents of the Enclave community on our Easy Pay card as an alternative to traditional banking products, as well as by helping increase the number of clients receiving EITC by supporting VITA centers with funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation.” “Our Wells Fargo/United Way Financial Capability Network partnership directly aligns with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Asset Building Coalition, specifically with support for the operation of The Point. The Wells Fargo Foundation has provided funding and our team members actively volunteer to provide financial coaching and VITA tax return preparation.
media, black people are often represented as uneducated, criminal- minded, dangerous individuals. “Do You See Me?” features nine emerging artists of color who are questioning the dominant narratives and imagery associated with black male identity. An opening reception for will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibit will run until March 1, 2017. Diggs Gallery Director and exhibition curator, Endia Beal, said, “These artists are un-apologetically urging the viewer to step outside of stereotypes and prejudices that stigmatize black men and focus on themes of love, family, pain and pride. “The themes presented in the exhibition are shared amongst all people and connect us as one. So, do you really see me? Do our differences make you uncomfortable? Together, these artists are working
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Experiment in Self-Reliance, Goodwill and United Way are all local partners we support as they lead the financial capability network in Forsyth County,” Dunn said.
Chronicle: Wachovia had a good working relationship with WinstonSalem's AfricanAmerican community prior to the Wells Fargo purchase a few years ago? What has Wells Fargo done not only to maintain, but enhance its relationship with Winston-Salem's black community since you took over?
Dunn said that Wells Fargo has maintained branch banking offices in predominately AfricanAmerican communities, “including our MLK, Jr. Drive and Coliseum locations. Additionally, we maintain a positive relationship with several organizations that focus on serving the AfricanAmerican community,” including: *Wells Fargo has supported the Winston-Salem Chronicle’s MLK Jr. Day Breakfast for two years, as well as The Chronicle’s 31st annual Community Service Awards Banquet. Wells Fargo also supported The Chronicle through an insert for the National Black Theater Festival. (Dunn did not say, however, that Wells Fargo has cut its budget to The Chronicle each year). *Wells Fargo provides funding and board leadership for scholarships and programs at WinstonSalem State University, including significant support for their Student Success Center to help increase student retention and graduation. *Wells Fargo was the presenting sponsor for the installation event that took place when Chancellor Elwood Robinson was elected and began his tenure at WinstonSalem State University. *Wells Fargo supports Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County with funding for new homes and rehabilitation of existing homes in the Kimberly Park neighborhood and other neighborhoods for low- and moderate-income homebuyers and homeowners. *Wells Fargo team members provide leadership and volunteer support for Big Brother Big Sisters, as well as funding for mentor programs at Cook Elementary School and other low performing schools in Forsyth County. *Wells Fargo supports YMCA after school and summer enrichment programs and scholarships for low-income families and children. *Wells Fargo team
through the struggle and asking us to acknowledge the past, work to change the present, and be hopeful that in the future everyone is treated with love,” Beal said. Dr. James Pope, WSSU assistant professor of liberal studies, said at a place in time where images inform perceptions of ourselves and others, “Do You See Me?” un-apologetically defies the dominant narrative. “This exhibition is a clear intentional meditation on ways to take control, reinscribe, and resist dominant narratives of what it means to be SEEN,” Pope wrote in an opinion piece featured in The Chronicle last week. “Do You See Me?” includes artists Davion Alston, Jordan Casteel, John Edmonds, Ivan Forde, Aaron Fowler, Zun Lee, Terence Nance, Chris Watts, and Lamar Whidbee.
members volunteer to teach financial education classes to minority low-income clients through Habitat for Humanity, Experiment in Self Reliance’s [ESR] Road to Empowerment and IDA programs, along with Title 1 elementary schools in Forsyth County. *Wells Fargo team members provide leadership on several boards of organizations serving African-American and low-income residents, including ESR and Habitat for Humanity. *Wells Fargo provides funding and volunteers to Whole Man Ministries N.C. for transitional housing, financial education job placement and wrap around services for homeless veterans. *Wells Fargo provides funding, technical assistance and team member volunteers to support the Prosperity Center and Goodwill for workforce development. *Wells Fargo has provided funding and board leadership in support of the North Carolina Institute for Minority Economic Development. *Wells Fargo has provided funding and board leadership in support of the North Carolina Community Development Initiative and Initiative Capital for affordable homeowner education, home preservation programs and small business/economic development across N.C., including Forsyth County. *Wells Fargo maintains a campus card and banking relationship with N.C. A&T University, which entitles students and faculty to special services. *Wells Fargo proves funding and board leadership for Forsyth Technical Community College’s small business programs. *Wells Fargo provides funding to support the City of Winston-Salem’s microlending program in partnership with city’s small business ecosystem. *Wells Fargo provides funding in support of the S. G. Atkins Community D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation’s efforts for homebuyer education and foreclosure prevention. Chronicle: In all of the above, how can Wells Fargo improve its relationship with WinstonSalem's AfricanAmerican community?
“Wells Fargo maintains open and consistent communications with the African-American community, elected officials and business owners,” Josh Dunn said, later adding, “We will continue to host community conversations with the AfricanAmerican community and other diverse segments to ensure that we are aligning the priorities and needs of every community with the products, services and goals of our company.”
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Walkertown goes to penalty kicks against Northwest Middle BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
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When Northwest middle school walked onto the pitch last Tuesday, they were seeking their first victory of the year. But as they went down two goals late in the first half, that appeared to be out of reach. They fought back and tied up the score at two in the second half but fell to Walkertown in penalty kicks 3-2. The two teams started the game just feeling one another out as the defenses held the upper hand. As the first half progressed the Walkertown strikers began asserting themselves, getting multiple shots on goal, but were unable to score.
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Jose Vallabla changed that when he stole the ball from the Northwest defenseman and scored the first goal of the game.
The Falcons attempted to go on the attack to tie the game up but missed multiple shots on goal. Stephen Sanchez of Walkertown capitalized on his opportunity to score late in the first half and put the Wolfpack up 2-0 going into the intermission. Walkertown head coach Angel Tapia says he just wants to teach his players how to play the game correctly. He says he was pleased with his players but they still have See Kicks on B2
A Northwest player displaying some fancy dribbling as he tries to move the ball upfield.
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Carver gets first win of season against Surry Central
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Surry Central running back Daniel Valenzuela, No. 44 in white, is swarmed by a number of Yellow Jacket defenders.
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Carver's JV team came into last Thursday's clash against Surry Central seeking their first victory of the season. The Yellow Jackets were able to overcome some early penalties and defeat the Golden Eagles by the score of 30-8. From the opening kickoff the Yellow Jackets were on the attack. Jonyvi Fogle returned the kick for a touchdown but it was called back because of an illegal block in the back. That did not deter the Carver offense from scoring on the first play from scrimmage when quarterback
D'Angelo McMillan threw a p l a y action pass to Jonathan Hudgins for a 42 y a r d touchd o w n pass, putting Carver up 6-0. Surry Central attempted to respond to the early score but went three and out on their first possession, forcing them to punt. Upon receiving the kick, Hudgins returned the kick for an apparent touchdown but was again called back because of a penalty. As with their first possession, the Carver offense negated the penalty by scoring on a
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quarterback scramble by McMillan but that too was called back because of yet another penalty flag. Fortunately for the Yellow Jackets, their defense held strong and prevented any momentum from Surry Central. Early in the second quarter, McMillan scored from 16 yards out on a scramble to extend the lead to 12-0. The Golden Eagles, who primarily run the ball, were unable to find any running room against the Yellow Jacket defense until they drove deep into Carver territory during the second quarter. They scored their one and only touchdown of the game when they ran off tackle and scored on a run from 10 yards out, shrinking the lead to 12-8 going
Carver looks for two in a row against N. Surry BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
The Carver Yellow Jackets will face off against the North Surry Greyhounds this afternoon. The Yellow Jackets are seeking back-to-back victories after defeating Surry Central 30-8. North Surry is coming off of a bye week. The Greyhounds want to shake off their last game, which was a loss against West Stokes with a victory against Carver. The Yellow Jackets are coming off of a decisive victory last week against Surry Central, which was their first win of the year. Carver JV head coach Walter Black says he was most impressed with the teamwork his guys displayed. He says their offensive concepts are very simple and his guys executed very well. While talking about last week’s game, Black said, “D'Angelo McMillan
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played well, and he is the guy most people will remember, but I love the way the team contributed to his success. They did a great job as a team last night.” Black continued by saying, “I'm happy we came away with the win, but at the same time I feel like we have to improve defensively. I think defense usually comes quickly but every week people will try new things to defeat your defense. North Surry is going to be very good, so our defense is going to have to be very disciplined, and we have to figure out what we are going to take from them. We can’t take away everything, so we have to figure out what they do well and try to take that away from them.” The Greyhounds’ last game against West Stokes was a hard-fought defeat. See Carver on B2
Members of the Carver receiving corps practice their formation in preparation of tonight’s game against North Surry.
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Walkertown striker Stephen Sanchez, No. 10 in black, dribbles past two Northwest defenders trying to score a goal.
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some things to work on. “My team got up 2-0 early and they began to relax in the first half,” said Tapia. “But I am here to try and push that out of them and it helps when you have very good players. We learned today that we cannot relax until the game is over.” When the second half started, the Northwest offensive players came out with an intensity they didn’t show at the beginning of the game. The Falcons finally put one in the net when they scored during a scramble in front of the net following a corner kick, cutting the score in half 2-1.
The Northwest goalie prepares to stop a shot on goal from the Walkertown offense.
Minutes later, the Falcons tied up the game when the ball ricocheted off of a Wolfpack defender and got past the goalkeeper. Each team attempted to break the 2-2 tie late in the second half but both defenses held strong. The game ended in a tie but due to this being a conference game, penalty kicks were required to determine a winner. Walkertown made their first two penalty kicks, which put the pressure on the Northwest team. The Falcons made one of their first two, putting them behind. Both teams then scored on one of their next two shots, leaving Walkertown with a 3-2 advantage. The game was sealed when the Falcons missed their last penalty shot, giving Walkertown the victory. Northwest head coach Kevin Bretz says at halftime
they decided to make some lineup changes and was proud his team did not give up going down two goals early. “Overall, this is one of the best games we have played all season,” Bretz said. “We were down 2 to nothing at the half and we came back to tie the game and force penalty kicks. Unfortunately, we lost the penalty kicks, but it’s a learning experience and if it happens again we know what to work on.” Bretz continued by saying, “They shoudn’t hold their heads down because the last couple of games that’s what we have been doing. The other teams would score a couple of goals, and we kind of give up but for some reason today we fought back and we will try and get them next time.”
Surry Central quarter back Maisen Holt, No. 9 in white, looks for an open receiver against the Carver defense.
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Kevon Springs, No. 15 in black, breaks free from an attempted tackle from the Surry Central defender.
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into the half. Yellow Jacket head coach Walter Black says he loves to win and to be able to pick up his first victory as JV head coach feels good. He said he hopes his team can come out this week and play as well as they did in the second half of last week’s game.
“I thought we started very fast, but we didn't finish the first half very well and that was attributable to the spirit Surry Central displayed. They didn't quit, they fought hard and we kind of lost focus and they made it a good ballgame, but I really appreciate the way our team finished the game. They finished like they want to be champions,
and I'm happy about that,” said Black. The Golden Eagles attempted to build on their late first half score as they had possession to begin the thitd quarter. They unfortunately fumbled on that drive and Carver recovered. The Yellow Jackets scored a few plays later when McMillan hooked up with Fogle for a touchdown
pass. The Carver defense continued to hold strong as they did not allow any more Golden Eagle drives to develop into points. McMillan struck again late in the third with his second rushing touchdown of the night, putting Carver up 24-8 going into the fourth. Kevon Springs capped off the scoring for Carver was
he ran a quarterback keeper in from 32 yards out late in the fourth quarter. Surry Central head coach Monty Southern said his team did not play as well in the second half and was disappointed in the mental penalties his team committed. “We felt like we finished the first half pretty strong. We went down two
scores pretty early, but we battled back and was able to score late in the first half,” Southern said. “It felt like we had a little momentum, but Carver made some nice plays because they have a lot of speed. It’s frustrating because on defense, we felt like we set the edge pretty well but every time we didn't they made us pay for it.”
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Head coach Tyler Hiatt says his guys showed signs of a good team if they are able to put all four quarters together. He said they are either starting fast and fading late or starting slow and leave their best play for the second half. “We do not have much information on Carver’s JV at this point. Based on previous years, I'm sure they will have good speed in all phases of the game that we will have to prepare for,” said Hiatt. “Based on previous years, their strengths will be speed in space and the ability to have multiple players that can make plays on any given play.” Coach Hiatt went on to say his team is getting better in both offense and defensive phases of the game. He says they have a good football team that competes in every quarter of the game. He thinks his teams’ intensity is very important and a must when they play a team such as Carver. Coach Black says he doesn't want to change
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much from last week but simply wants to perfect the schemes that are in place now. He says he understands how speed can impact the game and use their team speed to expose the defense in some fashion. “They will probably do some things to keep us from doing what we like to do and we will do some things to try and take advantage of the changes they will make,” Black continued. “I hope my guys come in with the right attitude, ready to play hard, and we will see how it goes.” Black says a successful season for him would be an undefeated conference season but he will be happy as long as his guys are working hard to achieve that goal.
Backup quarterback Maurice Reid scrambles out of the pocket during last week’s practice.
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Reynolds quarterback Mysta Goodloe, No. 3 in white, looks downfield for a receiver as multiple Spartan defenders chase him from behind.
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Coming into Monday’s game between Mt. Tabor and Reynolds, there was a lot of hype from both sides. Each team boasting an undefeated record was confident in their ability to win. Mt. Tabor put any hopes of a Demon victory to bed early as they went on to defeat Reynolds 49-0. Mt. Tabor jumped on Reynolds early as they went up 7-0 just minutes into the first quarter. Following an interception by the Demons, the Spartans methodically drove the ball right down the field and quarterback Andrew Muse hooked up with wide receiver Jaquan Albright on a slant pattern that gave them a 13-0 with less than five minutes gone in the first quarter.
Reynolds has been relying on their running game all season, and it has served them well. Their version of the Wing T offense has been bruising, with running backs Shaheim Revel and Desmond Hood. Unfortunately, the Spartan defense was up to the task and held them at bay all game long. Muse connected with Zyquez McMillan at the beginning of the second quarter for another score, which put them up by three touchdowns. Reynolds led several drives into Spartan territory, but penalties and turnovers were their Achilles heel throughout. Albright, who also took snaps at quarterback, scored late in the second quarter to stretch the lead to 28-0 at the half.
Mt. Tabor backup quarterback Jorden Zertuche, No. 19 in blue, drags a wouldbe tackler as he stretches for a first down.
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Mt. Tabor head coach Mike Lovelace said he was a bit worried how his team would come out and play early with their lack of practice the previous week. He said he challenged his team before the game and says they executed very well. “If they were going to play us man-to-man on the backside, we were going to be able to take advantage of that,” said Lovelace. Our quarterback, Andrew Muse, did a phenomenal job, and we were able to spread it out all over. I just thought we played a wellrounded game and our defense was outstanding and I'm just proud of them.”
After Reynolds returned the second half kickoff to midfield, they had great starting field position to start their drive. Mt. Tabor’s defense was up to the task as the drive was stopped when linebacker Lee Sales sacked Mysta Goodloe, forcing the Demons to punt. On the next Spartan possession. Muse threw his third touchdown pass of the game when he fired a dart to Brendan Stokes, who did the heavy lifting and scampered 76 yards for the score. Muse said at Mt. Tabor they come out to win every game and he knows they will have a dogfight in their next game against West Forsyth. “I just told our guys to
stay together as a unit because we have our plays down in practice that we rep, and rep and rep,” said Muse. “I was worried about that as much I just wanted us to stay in unity as a team.” Rashad Hague was able to get in on the scoring when he scampered multiple defenders into the end zone to give the Spartans a commanding 42-0 lead at the end of the third. Officials decided to have a running clock to start the fourth quarter as the game was out of reach. The Reynolds offense continued to play hard but could not figure out the Spartan defense. Mt. Tabor took over after a turnover on downs and ran much of the clock out until Kamari Brooks broke free and ran it in for a 49-0 lead, which wound up being the final
score. Reynolds head coach Rod Dunlap said Mt. Tabor is a great team and his guys showed their immaturity and overconfidence with having an undefeated record. “The guys thought we were just going to show up and not have to play hard and they are going to lay down. It did not happen,” Dunlap said. “They keyed in on our backs and with our offense, we cannot play behind the sticks. Our team can learn preparation from this loss, and it doesn't come from talking, it comes from playing. This game humbled us, and I expect us to bounce back from it.”
North Forsyth fights back late to tie game with Southern Guilford BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
When Southern Guilford jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, things looked bleak for the Vikings. Undeterred, North Forsyth fought back to tie the game at 2 during the second half. Each team had their chances to take the lead, but the game ended in a 2-2 tie. At the start of the game, Southern Guilford immediately looked to attack the Viking defense. Early in the first half, Storm striker Daniel Duran broke free from the Viking defenders and scored. With a 1-0 lead, Southern Guilford's Zion Johnson split two defenders and beat the goalkeeper to put the Storm up 2-0. North Forsyth seemed to wake up after that point and began to move the ball around and put pressure on
the Storm defense. After dribbling past a Storm defender, North Forsyth almost had their first goal of the game, but the ball was saved by defenseman Zack Marshall to preserve the 2-0 lead. Late in the first half, Rivaldo Mendoza scored for the Vikings with a header over the outstretched arms of the goalkeeper. North Forsyth head coach Dan Proctor says his team has not played in almost two weeks and was happy with the resolve they showed during the game. “We came out a little flat but I am very happy with how the guys responded,” said Proctor. “They dug their heels in after giving up two goals and came out in the second half. They pressed and pressed. They worked their tails off.”
Proctor went on to say that his team was undefeated and they have not been behind much in any game. He says for his team to face adversity for the first time and not give up could not have made him any happier. The second half of play started the same as the first. Neither offense was able to establish any consistent pressure early on. Viking striker Leo Rivas tied the game up later in the second half when he deflected the ball off of a Storm defender and got past the goalie. With the game tied at 2, the Vikings offense looked to keep the pressure on the Storm defenders. They controlled the ball much of the latter part of the second half, but did not score another goal. Both defenses tightened up, and the game ended in a 2-2 tie. Storm head coach
Diego Cortes, No. 8 in white, fights off two North Forsyth defenders as he attempts to gain control of the ball.
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Carlos Ruiz said both teams came into the game playing well and was glad his team played the right way. “We have a few more games to play, and I am glad my team is learning whether we win or tie,” said Rivas. “My team played a strong game, and
I am very glad they are learning to play the right way.” Coach Proctor added, “Maybe we took it for granted in the beginning of the game and did not come out the intensity we should have. Hopefully, this can be a learning experience.
Sometimes in order to finish out the season strong you have to have ups and downs and figure out how you are going to respond. Luckily we were able to do that without taking a loss so I'm really proud about the boys for that.”
WSSU Homecoming activities continue through weekend SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Concerts, a vendor fair, convocation, step shows, coronations, class reunions, parades and the big game are all part of the many offerings of Winston-Salem State University’s 2016 “So Hard to be a Ram” Homecoming Celebration, Oct. 11-15. Here’s a quick look at some of the events planned for the rest of the week: Thursday, Oct. 13
*Activities today include: Alumni Return to Serve, where alumni visit various classes across campus and their experiences; Alumni Chapters Mix and Mingle in Hill Hall, Room LO5; and the School of Health Sciences Colloquium: Health Disparities in America, Working Toward Social Justice in F.L. Atkins.
*From 4 -9 p.m., WSSU’s mobile clinic, RAMS Know How, will conduct free health screenings and provide health information; the Vendor’s Fair with the Kids Zone and food trucks will stretch from the Main Campus to the new North Bridge and access road; Community Stage: Gospel Edition returns at the Bridge area and Lowery Street parking lots. *WSSU also welcomes back the class of 1966 for a 50th anniversary reunion from 6-10 p.m.
*From 9 p.m.-2 a.m., the Red and Black Affair dance will be held at the Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets may be purchased at the WSSU Ticket office. Friday, Oct. 14
*Friday will feature the Wreath Laying Ceremony, honoring WSSU founder Dr. Simon Green Atkins at 8:45 a.m. at the S.G. Atkins Statue (Rain Site: K.R. Williams Auditorium). The Dr. Carolyn Anderson Golf Tournament at Winston Lake Golf Course tee’s off at 9 a.m. At 9:45 a.m., Founder’s Day Convocation will be held at Williams Auditorium. C. Bernard Fulp ’57, chair and CEO of GOBiz Solutions, will deliver the keynote address.
*The Vendor’s Fair will resume from 12:30- 8 p.m. The Ram Rave-Mini Parade, Pep Rally and Day will run from 2-7 p.m. at the Pedestrian Mall and Clock Tower. And from 4-7 p.m., the art exhibition “Do You See Me?” will open with a reception at Diggs Gallery. *Beginning at 7 p.m., WSSU alumni will hold their Hall of Distinction Induction and Reception, and Alumni Crowning in the Pavilion Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem. At 8 p.m. campus Greek organizations put on the moves during the Homecoming Step Show under the theme: Social Justice: Black Lives Matter. Tickets for the Step Show can be pur-
chased at the WSSU Ticket Office.
*Alumni continue their Homecoming celebration with the Alumni Scholarship Gala from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Grand Pavilion Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel. For ticket information, go to wssunaa.org Saturday, Oct. 15
*WSSU’s Homecoming Parade gets underway at 10 a.m. This year there is a new route, which will begin on North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and end on Cromartie Street on the WSSU Campus. To accommodate the parade, the U.S. 52 and Business 40 entrance and exit ramps for MLK Drive will be closed from 9:45 to 1 p.m. Signs will be posted to direct vehicles to alternate exits. To help paradegoers, the city has posted maps on social media using #WSSUHomecoming. *The Homecoming Game against the Falcons of St. Augustine’s University begins at 1:30 p.m. at Bowman Gray Stadium. After the game, for those with any steam left can head back downtown to the Grand Pavilion Ballroom for the Ram’s Saturday Night Live Party from 10 p.m.-2 p.m. For a full rundown of Homecoming events, please visit www.wssu.edu/homecoming. Follow events on social media through #WSSUHomecoming.
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Carolina Eye welcomes Andrew J. Mincey, M.H.S., M.D. Greensboro – Carolina Eye Associates is pleased to introduce ophthalmic (eye) surgeon Andrew J. Mincey, M.D. to the practice. Dr. Mincey is a specialist in comprehensive surgical and medical ophthalmology. Mincey received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Davidson College in Davidson. and a Masters in Health Science from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. He completed his medical degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He did an internship in general surgery at the Washington Hospital Center and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Mincey will provide services in the Greensboro location of Carolina Eye Associates. Established in 1977, Carolina Eye Associates is one of the largest eye care facilities in the Southeast. The practice provides a full range of quality medical and surgical eye care services. For appointment inquires or more information on the services offered, call (336) 2825000 or toll free at 800-632-0428.
Former local student now studying in the People’s Republic of China Gabrielle Grimmett, a former student at Forsyth Country Day School, is currently studying at Nanjing, Jiangsu Province in the People’s Republic of China. Gabrielle is spending her fall semester at Nanjing University taking language courses in order to perfect her speaking Mandarin. She is currently a rising senior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y. majoring in Asian Studies. Gabrielle plans to attend law school next fall, after graduation, to study Grimmett International law. Gabrielle attended Forsyth Country Day School from kindergarten to 5th grades and the family resided in Clemmons. They currently reside in Stamford, Conn. Her mother, Shirley Grimmett, worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company while they lived in Forsyth County. Winston-Salem Rescue Mission to kick off annual holiday food drive To keep up with the tremendously growing food need this year, the Rescue Mission looks to local businesses, schools, churches, and civic groups to hold food drives on behalf of the Mission from Nov. 1 – Dec. 16. The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission provides over 350,000 meals annually through the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission food pantry, homeless walk-ups, emergency food boxes, holiday food boxes, and assisting other food oriented agencies in distributing to those in need. The Mission will deliver collection barrels and posters, and pick up contribution once the drive is over. They will also have available representatives to speak at events or as a keynote presenter. For more information on holding a food drive, contact Food Service Manager at: bob.gilgunn@wsrescue.org or 336-723-1848 x106. For information on Winston-Salem Rescue Mission projects, events, volunteering or financial donations; please visit www.wsrescue.org or contact the Development Director, Preston Ward.
Applications being accepted for City of Winston-Salem University The city is accepting applications for the next class of “City of Winston-Salem University,” to be held for 12 weeks starting Feb. 2, 2017. City of Winston-Salem University gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city’s role in the community. Classes meet Thursday evenings for three hours. Topics will include city governance and finance, sanitation, utilities operations, streets and transportation, public safety, planning and economic development, housing and recreation. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Applications will be evaluated based on the reason for participating, leadership potential, diversity and residency (city residents receive first priority, then Forsyth County residents). City of Winston-Salem University is free; however, participants have the option of earning continuing education credit through Winston-Salem State University for a nominal fee of $25. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 30 and are available at the Marketing & Communications Department in City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 336, or by calling CityLink 311. The application is also posted online at www.CityofWS.org/CWSU and can be printed and mailed in, or filled out and submitted online. For more information, call CityLink 311. Downtown grant application deadline extended The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership has extended the application deadline to Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. for its Street Level Improvement Matching Grant program (“SLIM Grant”). This program is designed to assist property and business owners in rehabilitating the commercial facades of their buildings for the purpose of creating a positive visual impact, stimulating private investment, and complementing other community development efforts. The source of the SLIM Grant funding is private and no public funds will be used. The goal of the grant is simple - to provide downtown businesses with the resources needed to improve the exterior appearance of businesses. Research has shown that exterior building improvements result in an increase in sales in the year after the improvements are made (and this increase is often sustained for several years). Additionally, improvements will motivate owners/tenants of other properties in surrounding areas to make similar investments. To be eligible for the SLIM Grant, you must be located within the Downtown Winston-Salem Business Improvement District. To apply, visit the website at www.downtownws.com.
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Oct. 13-15 – Production of “Prequel to Peter Pan” The Prequel to Peter Pan will be presented by the Piedmont Players Theatre, Inc., Oct. 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. The Tony-winning play based on the best-selling novels upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). Winner of five Tony awards, including Best Play. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors/students. For more information, visit www.piedmontplayers.com or email md@piedmontplayers.com. Oct. 13-16 – “The Sting of White Roses” The N.C. Black Repertory Company will continue to kick off its 37th season with the world premiere of “The Sting of White Roses.” The play examines the effects of breast cancer on a family while highlighting the strength found in one’s faith. $1 from ticket sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen Northwest N.C. For more information, visit www.ncblackrep.org.
Oct. 13-15 – Sign up for Christmas Assistance Program The Salvation Army of WinstonSalem will continue to hold signups for its Christmas assistance program at the following dates, times and locations: Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Area Command, 901 N. Cleveland Ave., Washington Park Corps, 1411 S. Broad St., Kernersville Corps, 770-D Park Centre Drive, Kernersville; 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club, 2100 Reynolds Park Rd., International Boys and Girls Club, 2850 New Walkertown Road; Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-Noon at Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club and International Boys and Girls Club. All signups will be done on computer. Oct. 13 – 14th St. Elementary School Alumni meeting The 14th St. Elementary School Alumni will be holding its monthly meeting Thursday Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation Center. All that once attended 14th St. School are welcomed. Contact : Marva Reid @ 336-997-2519
Oct. 13 – Panel Discussion on Suicide The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, the North Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine are sponsoring a free speaker meeting and panel discussion focusing on the public health issue pertaining to suicide among adolescents and young adults. The discussion will be held at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center, James A. Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Road, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:308:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments provided. The event is free and open to the public.
Oct. 14 – School Open House High school and college students who are interested in careers in the arts are invited to visit the campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) for a day and discover why it is the place for exceptionally talented students to train and study. An Open Houses has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, for college programs in dance, design and production, drama, film, and music. Online registration is required. During the Open House, visitors will have a guided walking tour of the campus that includes movie set facades, music and dance practice rooms, and stunning performance venues and screening spaces; will meet the deans, faculty, and current students; and will talk to admissions counselors for information about how to apply. Check in for the open house is at 9 a.m. and the programs begin at 9:15 a.m. Prospective students can find links to registration forms and agendas at http://www.uncsa.edu/openhouse. For questions about Open House, contact the Office of Admissions at openhouse@uncsa.edu, or 336-7703290. Open House attendees under 18 must arrive with a legal guardian or provide a parental/guardian signature and contact information upon check-in. Oct. 14 – Registration deadline for Youth Chorus Ensemble The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus invites any third through fifth grade student who loves to sing an opportunity to join our Fall Forward chorus. The deadline for registration is Friday, Oct. 14. This five week singing group is an introductory choral program which includes learning solfege (do, re, me, etc.), singing in rounds, group singing, choral training and culminates with performing with the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus on stage at the Winter Celebration Concert held at Hanes Auditorium at
Salem College Fine Arts Center. No audition is required, just of love of singing. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in WinstonSalem beginning Oct. 18. For more information and to register your child, please visit www.wsyouthchorus.org or call 336-703-0001.
Oct. 14 - Storybook Soiree The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem invites the community to attend its largest annual fundraising event, the 2016 Storybook Soirée. Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, the 15th Annual Soirée will benefit children in our community by bringing to life the beauty and magic of this best-selling children’s classic for adults. The Soiree will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. Tickets are $80 per person and are available at www.storybook.myab.co.
Oct. 14 – First Trail of Tears Event The Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department is holding the first ever “Trail of Treats,” a Halloween-themed community resource fair for elementary age children and their families. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 in South Fork Park from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will have bingo with kid themed prizes, along with 28 information booths operated by nonprofits and various community organizations for kids to participate in various activities. Food trucks selling pizza and Kona Ice will be set up outside the park. Children are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes. Admission is free. For more information contact Leah Friend at 336-734-1215 or leahf@cityofws.org.
Oct. 15 & 22 – Ardmore Neighborhood Association hold Roots Day and Hunger Run The Ardmore Neighborhood Association (ANA) will celebrate Community Roots Day with the annual tree planting project on Oct. 15 from 9 – 12 p.m., at Smith Farm Elementary School, 4250 Johnny Knoll. The Run Against Hunger 5k/10k fun run will be held on Oct. 22 at Redeemer Presbyterian on Miller Street. For more details, go to ardmorerah.com.
Oct. 15 – 2016 Jeep Renegade Raffle The Rotary Club of Clemmons will hold a reverse raffle to support its various charities on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Village Inn Event Center in Clemmons. Tickets to the event are $100 each and can be purchased from any Clemmons Rotarian. Only 350 tickets will be sold with 300 to be sold in advance of the event. The remaining 50 tickets will be available to those in attendance through drawings, games, and auctions. Each ticket includes dinner, two free drinks, silent and live auctions, music, games, and opportunities to win prizes throughout the evening and maybe the grand prize a 2016 Jeep Renegade. Tickets are available from any Clemmons Rotarian or you can send an email to Frank Haas at fhaas@bankofnc.com. All proceeds from the event go to support local and international Rotary projects. Oct. 15 – 16th annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) will hold its 16th annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at West Forsyth High School, 1735 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons. Live entertainment, food, and fun activities for all ages. The walk, which is once around the high school track (1/4 mile), is for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Events will take place rain or shine. Oct. 15-18 – Winston-Salem Symphony Performance The Winston-Salem Symphony and Music Director Robert Moody will open the 2016-2017 Classics Series with concerts featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece Symphony No. 9 on Saturday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Center of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 405 W. Fourth St. Tickets range from $20 – $67 and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-4640145 or online at WSSymphony.org.
Oct. 15 – Nov. 19 – Community Family Enrichment Program The Community Family Enrichment Program is designed to allow families at no cost to them the opportunity to attend classes and workshops that will help develop their parenting skills, learn money management skills, life skills and
strategies to help build stronger and healthier families. The program also provides ongoing support and resources that will increase family unity, restore family balance, and promote harmony. Classes will be held every third Saturday at Green Tree Community Center, 930 S. Broad St. For more information, call Pastor Ora Mathews at 336-788-2364 or Green Tree Community Center at 336-722-7738.
Oct. 16 – Mystery Writers Meeting Join the Murder We Write Triad NC Chapter of Sisters in Crime on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2-4 p.m. at the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., for their monthly meeting and a presentation on "7 Mystery-Writing Techniques to Intrigue Readers of Any Genre," presented by Chris Roerden, author and book editor. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting and presentation begins at 2 p.m. Free. For more information, email murderwewrite@gmail.com or visit www.murderwewrite.org. Oct. 16 – WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Crop Hunger Walk The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Crop Hunger Walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 16 at Corpening Plaza. The Crop Walk raises money for the fight against hunger locally and globally. Proceeds from the walk go to three organizations the Church World Service, Crisis Control Ministry and Sunnyside Ministry. Registration and team check-in will take place at 1:30 p.m., with the walk beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 18 - WSSU MBA program open house WSSU MBA program will hold an open houses on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in R.J. Reynolds Center, Room 107, on WSSU’s campus, 610 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. At the open house, you’ll be able to talk to faculty and learn more about the program. The session is free and open to the public. WSSU offers one of the most affordable and convenient MBA programs in North Carolina. Courses are offered evenings twice per week. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is open to graduates in all disciplines. For more information, visit www.wssu.edu/mba.
Oct. 19 &-20 – History and Science Program Throughout the 2016–2017 school year, Old Salem Museums & Gardens will present an educational program titled “Science Alive in Old Salem” aimed at bringing science and history to life for young people. The rest of the dates for fall 2016 are Oct. 19, and 20. The cost is $15 per student, $23 for adults when booked and paid with the school 30 days prior. Walk-in tickets are $27. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-4415305. Children in grades K-12 are invited to visit Old Salem for a day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town. Participants will learn about the advanced understanding of science and technology exhibited by the Moravians of Salem.
Oct. 20 – Black Philanthropy Initiative holds Fall Fundraiser The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) of the Winston-Salem Foundation will hold its annual fall fundraising event, Impacting Our Community Through Black Philanthropy, on Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The event will include a cocktail reception and brief program, with youth presentations as well as testimonials by organizations that have received funding from BPI. Judge Denise Hartsfield will be the host for the evening and Darryl Little and Friends will perform live jazz. The fundraiser is sponsored by First Tennessee Bank, Hanesbrands Inc., Reynolds American, Inc., and Winston-Salem State University. Nonprofit organizations serving the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area are eligible to apply for grant funding from the Black Philanthropy Fund. Persons interested in attending and/or contributing may call the WinstonSalem Foundation at 336-714-3441 for more information. Oct. 20 – Early voting begins The national, state and local early voting begins on Oct. 20 at the Forsyth County Government Center at 201 N Chestnut Street. The 16 satellite locations early voting will begin on Oct. 27. One of the satellite locations will be in the Southwest Ward at Miller Park Recreation Center. For full information on locations and hours of voting, visit http://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/Doc See Com. Cal. on B8
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Oct. 13-15 16th Pastoral Anniversary continues Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 attucks St., is continuing to celebrate apostle BJ mcCloud’s “Sweet 16th Pastoral anniversary.” Today, Thursday, oct. 13, Pastor Janice heath from Greater higher Ground will be the guest speaker at 7:30 p. m. Friday, oct. 14, Pastor Diane Barrino from mercy outreach Church of Deliverance, high Point, will be the guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, oct. 15, will be apostle BJ mcCloud’s appreciation Service at 6 p. m. on Thursday, oct. 20, there will be a food box giveaway at 2058 Dellabrook Road from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. For additional information, please contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113. Oct. 13-14 Church Anniversary Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 Prescott Drive, will celebrate its church anniversary with the following guest speakers: today, Thursday, oct. 13, apostle edward allen, ambassadors Cathedral; and Friday, oct. 14, Pastor Scott White, abba Father's ministries. Services are nightly at 7 p.m. The pastor is Bishop Charlie Jenkins. For more information, email: miracletempledeliverancech1@gmail.com.
Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 Fall Revival The congregation of Bethlehem missionary Baptist Church, 1711 n. Claremont ave., will be observing its annual Fall Revival on Thursday, oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The special guests will be Bishop Sir Walter mack Jr. and the congregation of Union Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. The congregation will conclude its annual Fall Revival on Thursday, oct. 20. The special guest will be Bishop henry l. Cohen. Bishop Cohen is the newly elected presiding bishop of the United holy Church of america, a church body of over 500 churches from the east coast to California and eight territories, including Barbados and Bermuda. he has pastored new Covenant United holy Church in Burlington, north Carolina for the past 40 years. Rev. l. Dwight hash, Sr. is the senior pastor.
Oct. 14 & Oct. 16 Women’s Day Service and Play during Conference The Women in Spiritual excellence inc. (WiSe) at Kimberly Park holiness Church, 1649 Sm Caesar Dr., will hold the WiSe 2016 conference titled “Turning your Wounds into Wisdom.” The conference will begin on Friday, oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. with the play “Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar,” written and directed by Theressa hymes. The play addresses See Com. Cal. on B8 the importance of virtue. it stars Kayla martin, iris alexander as Grandma annaPearl, amanda Freeman as Willamenia, Katosha Sorrell as Shirlean and a host of other Heath cast. The Women’s Day service will be held on oct. 16 at 11 a.m. Women Day chairs will feature powerful preacher, elder Bethany heath of Greater higher Ground ministries. Dinner will be served after 11 a.m. service. The conference will continue at 4 p.m. with opening Worship led by Sister margie Jefferson and KPhC Amparado Worshippers, soloist, spiritual dancers, United house of God Praisers from United house of Grace and mercy of high Point. a dynamic message will be given by spiritual motivator and an inspiring Woman of God, minister arleather Bullardamparado from new york City. elder Robert edmund is the pastor. Oct. 15 76th Deacon Union Ministry Anniversary The Forsyth County Deacon Union ministry will celebrate its 76th anniversary on oct. 15 at the morning Star Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch, at 5 p.m.
Oct. 15 – Nov. 15 Holiday Bakery Open The St. James a.m.e. Church, 1501 n. Patterson ave., holiday Bakery will be taking orders for Thanksgiving beginning oct. 15 until nov. 15. a variety of homemade goods such as cakes, bread pudding and peach cobbler will be available. The pickup date is nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. To place an order, call the church at 336-655-7848. no deliveries. Rev. Dr. Steven l. lyons is the pastor. Oct. 16 – Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Crop Hunger Walk The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Crop hunger Walk will take place Sunday, oct. 16 at Corpening Plaza. The Crop Walk raises money for the fight against hunger locally and globally. Proceeds from the walk go to three organizations the Church World Service, Crisis Control ministry and Sunnyside ministry. Registration and team check-in will take place at 1:30 p.m., with the walk beginning at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 19th Pastoral Anniversary antioch Christian Church, 1432 Underwood ave., will celebrate Pastor James a. Gilliam 19th pastoral anniversary. on Sunday, oct. 16, the morning speaker will be his son Rev. a.J. Gilliam of antioch Christian Church. The 3 p.m. speaker will be Rev. J.l. montgomery of antioch Baptist Church. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 16 56th Church Anniversary
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The second day of Gospel Fest draws diverse crowd
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People of all ages, races and genders watched the showcase of talented musicians during Day Two of Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic fair. The majestic fall afternoon helped draw a very full and diverse crowd on Sunday, oct. 9. even with some flooding of the audience area, the crowd was large and attracted more as the pro-
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Singing team Raymond and Kim Larkin say they love performing together for the crowd to enjoy.
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The Rev. Dr. Kendall D. Jones Sr. poses with his granddaughter as he describes how important his family has been.
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local pastor is celebrated for 10 years of service By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle
The congregation of new Bethel Baptist Church celebrated the 10-year anniversary of church Pastor Rev. Dr. Kendall D. Jones Sr. on Sunday, oct. 9. Guest minister Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Cornelius, pastor emeritus of new Jerusalem missionary Baptist Church, delivered the sermon during the service. Toward the end of the service Rev. Jones took the pulpit and thanked his family, starting with his mother. he
reflected on the sacrifices she made for he and his siblings growing up. he thanked his wife, mae, and children for the love he has received from them throughout the years. he also thanked the congregation of the church for the love and support they have shown, not only for him but for his family, also. “i feel very loved and affirmed by the church. They give me energy to press on and continue for another 10 years or more,” said Rev. Jones. “The church has shown through the years their love and support for me, and i just want to continue to show my love and support for them and do the best that i can do as God has enabled me to do it.” Rev. Jones recounted a story of when he initially met his wife and how he was struggling in school at the time.
Church Folkplay set to show at WSSU auditorium
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according to organizers, there will be a hilarious and witty hit gospel stage play coming that comically confronts church traditions and when it’s time to make a shift. it sheds light on power struggles, pride, church legacy and judgmental attitudes that hold too tightly to the past and resist the very change that could lead to a stronger church fami-
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ly and a far-reaching community impact. Dreamcast Productions will present the play “Church Folk” at the K.R. Williams auditorium on Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) campus on Saturday, oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Dreamcast Productions is a family-owned and operated production team founded in 2014 and seeks to address real life topics through the eyes of faith, comedy and drama.
For this showing of the play, the producers have added to the special guest line up two-time Stellar award nominee gospel vocalist Ruth la'ontra. She will be singing her new single, “Come Through,” which was written and produced by 10-time Stellar award winner anthony Brown. Winston-Salem's own living legend, “The Boss lady,” anita Deanarnette, a radio announcer with 103.5 The light and 96.3 Fm, will
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Lesson Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-5:10
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*Understand that Jesus fulfills the role of great high priest *appreciate that Jesus, in his humanity, fully understands and identifies with the daily life of all people *Know that we can come to Jesus Christ, the Great high Priest, in times of difficulty
Background: The time of hebrews is a.D. 67. The place is listed as unknown, which probably is a factor in the questions as to the rightful author. The purpose is clearly to exhort a second-generation church that has experienced persecution not to loose its faith and revert to
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practices that neglected its faith in the power of Christ’s life and death. The writer’s intent here is to provide sound doctrine Elder that teaches the people Richard Wayne about the superiority of Christ over angels and Wood prophets, including moses, and to show his Sunday position as the great high School Lesson priest. Concerning melchizedec, note that there is the possibility that his ancestry may be linked to ham (dark skinned) from which africans also descended, making mel … a brother and a “bruther,” too.
lesson: our lesson starts by stating that Jesus is our great high priest and is in heaven with ready access to God and we should not forget it or have doubts (the hebrews
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The New Bethel Baptist Church mass choir sings a selection during the pastoral anniversary this past Sunday.
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He says with her help he turned those failing grades into four A's and one B. “All that I am since we met is because of Mae Jones,” said Rev. Jones on the importance of his wife being in his life. Rev. Cornelius' sermon touched on why it is important for a church to celebrate a pastoral anniversary. He touched on the humility that a pastor must have in order to be successful. “The great pastors are those who keep their eyes on Christ,” said Cornelius of what makes a good pastor.
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that is) (verse 14). Our high priest is in touch with our reality and has been tempted at all points and tried just as we are, but did not sin (verse 15). We then are to go boldly to the throne of grace and get what He is so ready to give. Take the mercy and accept the help (verse 16) (see also John 16:26-27). Paul (assumed author) goes on to make a comparison of Jesus and earthly high priests. He says that God chooses the priests for His use in the peoples interactions with Godly business such as gifts of grain for thanksgiving or dedication and blood offerings for expiation of sins (verse 5:1)(see Lev. 15). The priest must deal gently and with compassion for the people’s failings since they are too familiar with those failings from their own experiences. And the priest must therefore offer sacrifices for his own sins as well (verses 2-3). Priesthood is not a voluntary profession; you can’t appoint yourself … God chooses or calls to service those who He deems worthy, such as Aaron. Paul uses quotes
from Psalms 2:7 and 110:4 to demonstrate that Christ’s incarnation and His priesthood were both by divine appointment … yet another fulfillment of Old Testament (O.T.) in the New Testament (N.T.). Psalm 2 recognizes Christ as both king and Messiah. Christ is the King-Priest and Melchizedec is the first and only king and priest (Gen 14:18-20), but Jesus is a priest forever (verses 5-6). Verse 7 is a reference to the Gethsemane prayer where “Jesus agonized and wept, but committed Himself to do the Father’s will in accepting the cup of suffering which would bring His death” (Mat. 26:3846) (The MacArthur Study Bible). John MacArthur says of this prayer that “Jesus asked to be saved from remaining in death, i.e., to be resurrected.” Being the Son of God, He completely understood obedience and knew it was necessary so that He could fulfill all righteousness and thus be the perfect sacrifice to take the place of sinners like us. He knowingly humbled Himself to learn obedience (verse 8). After satisfactorily completing His role of High Priest, Jesus became the
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gram progressed. The crowd seemed glued to every act, and many stayed from the opening act to the finale of the concert. Ron Goodson of Winston-Salem said he likes the fact that so many people came out to celebrate and enjoy the music at Gospel Fest. “I just love to worship the Lord with anybody. I am glad to see so many people here worshiping together, it’s a great thing,” Goodson continued.
Sandra Rickard of Winston-Salem added, “I enjoyed the variety in music, especially the Fantastic Faithfulairs. It was a great show.” Event Emcee Debra Terry, who handled her duties solo on Day Two, gave a brief introduction of acts prior to their performances along with leading the trivia portion of the show and handing out
many gifts throughout the day to the winners. Karlton Jones, a hip hop saxophone artist, took the stage first and presented his unique form of music. He says he used to make secular music while in college but after a near death experience, he heard the voice of God that changed his life. “I enjoy the many lives that are here being touched for the glory of God,” said Jones. “I went thorough a difficult time and I knew that God was real while I was going through it so it kind of helped me to hang on during that time. Since then, He has healed my body and blessed me with a beautiful wife, kids and a great job, and that's kind of what led me into doing it for Jesus.” The Central Triad Church was next on stage with their uptempo brand of music. James Brock, the church worship leader, says he enjoyed the worship and camaraderie of the event. He says he knows there are people from all different
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Trustee Daniel Piggot Sr. was the worship leader for Sunday's service. The mass choir sang hymns throughout the service and a presentation was made for Rev. Jones and his wife. Words of thanks came from assistant pastor Azuree Johnson-Dalton and others. Before the church was released to go to the banquet, the congregation presented Rev. Jones with special gifts from the children's church and a special gift of thanks to first lady Mae Jones. Rev. Jones' two sons, Kendall Dwayne Jr. and Allan Jermaine were in attendance along with Rev Jones' grandchildren Samara and Kendall III.
cause and source of eternal salvation to all who believingly obey Him. The discussion of Jesus as our high priest is ended in verse 10 with a repeat of Psalm 110:4 the call of God to the priesthood “after the order of Melchizedec”… referencing Christ again as King and High Priest with a perpetual reign. For Your Consideration: Why do we need a high priest and how does Christ qualify? Why is obedience necessary and how do we become obedient to Christ?
Life’s Application: Knowing that Christ is our incarnate Lord and savior and lived without sin in His humanity is or should be challenging to us as saved believers to live as obedient as He did. He proved that we can overcome sin. Yet it is also comforting to know also that He is our great high priest and is merciful, forgiving and a source of help when we need Him. Life has many challenges, but we as believers don’t have to face them alone … Jesus knows what we are going through, and He can help us. Photo by Timothy Ramsey
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The Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Cornelius, pastor emeritus of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, delivered the sermon for the anniversary service.
The crowd during Day Two of Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic fair included a diverse group of young and older adults.
denominations, but it’s great that everyone could come together to support one another. On why they wanted to come and perform at Gospel Fest, he said, “To be out among this family of Christians so they can hear the sound that's coming forth from heaven. If we can be contagious and touch someone’s heart, somebody may possibly give their life to Christ here and if we are a part of that movement, then praise God for it.” The other acts included Bishop Stephen Williams, The Fantastic Faithfulairs, Bishop Grosjean Stephens and Raymond and Kim Larkin. The Larkins, who are a married couple that perform together, said they enjoy singing together and bringing the gospel to others. “We want people to take with them the sense of love and sense in unity in what we do,” said Kim Larkin.
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also be among the performers. Jermaine Cherry, writer and producer for the play, says he was raised in the church and as a youth he would notice the older members of the church act a certain way versus the young people. He said the purpose of the play is to bring healing, redemption and acceptance so people can come into church and be healed by God. “What separates us from other stage plays is we give the people a full performance,” said Cherry. “At Dreamcast productions, we don't put on plays; we put on productions. We have a full stateof-the-art Tyler Perry-type set that is built on stage and is top of the line. The expe-
“I appreciate the love the church has shown us over the years,” said Allan. “I think with his leadership things will continue to go smoothly.” Mae Jones added, “It was wonderful. He not only tells me beautiful things in public but he tells me he appreciates who I am and what I mean to him in private. He always gives me credit for where he is in life. He is a kind and loving man. He has a servant’s heart and he is the type of minister that's there for the people.” Many of the church congregation also participated in the celebratory banquet that followed Sunday's service.
rience you get when you come to see a Dreamcast production play is, ‘Wow that was a great show.’” Cherry says they have had two previous showings of the play in the Raleigh area and wanted to bring the play to a different area for people to enjoy. He says the Winston-Salem area has a strong AfricanAmerican community along with the historic tradition of WSSU, and that attracted them immensely. Cherry went on to say his production company also enjoys giving back to the community. They have partnered with a sickle cell organization in North Carolina because the disease is so prevalent in the African-American community. The organization received proceeds from each of Dreamcast's productions.
Cherry also plans on building a studio where young kids can come out and learn about the arts. It will include teaching children a wide range of skills, such as script writing, performing and building the different sets. He says he would like to run the program during the summertime and for students in year round school. He closed by saying, “The mission of the company is to entertain people through the love of Christ and do good performing arts.” To purchase general admission tickets for $30 and WSSU student tickets for $15, call the auditorium at 336-750-3220 ext. 601 or buy online at www.wssu.edu/tickets or www.dreamcastproductions.org.
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Forsyth Tech Foundation announces major strategic initiatives T H E C H R ON I C LE
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Representatives of the Forsyth Tech Foundation has announced three major strategic initiatives designed to create a footprint for the future of Forsyth Technical Community College. Capital update
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Forsyth Tech President Gary Green opened the e event by providing backl ground on the Foundation’s capital campaign, s Pathways to Possibilities. s The campaign launched in s the spring of 2015 and is d designed to raise funds for f technology improvements at the college to keep pace n with evolving and innovative workforce training demands. Green then introduced Susan Cameron, president and CEO of Reynolds American, Inc., who is serving as honorary campaign chair. “I signed up as honorary chair of this campaign for several important reasons,” Cameron said. “As many of you know, I work in a very dynamic business environment. I’ve seen first-hand the transformative role that technology has played in the success of my company. “Embracing innovation is just the first step. You also have to drive change as well as keep pace with it. To do that, you have to invest in the ongoing development of your employees. I’ve seen firsthand the powerful role that Forsyth Tech’s customized training has played in our success.” Cameron explained that the financial goal of the Pathways to Possibilities capital campaign is $18 million. While acknowledging the ambitious target, she announced that, with support from the campaign’s co-chairs, Ed
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Welch, president of I. L. Long Construction and current Forsyth Tech Board of Trustees and Foundation Board member, and Heather Robinson, regional operations manager for Caterpillar in WinstonSalem, the campaign has already raised $14 million, including a contribution of $2.5 million from the Reynolds American Foundation as well as a commitment by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to provide $500,000 in training. “Nearly 60 donors have brought us this far,” said Cameron. “We still have a ways to go to meet our target, but I’m confident other contributors will join us in making this investment in both Forsyth Tech and our community’s future.”
bers, President Gary Green’s visionary leadership, a strong and diverse Foundation Board of Directors, and the relevance of Forsyth Tech’s mission,” Miller said. “I know that commitment to give people opportunities through education and training is the cornerstone of Forsyth Tech – providing pathways to possibilities. I believe that there has never been a more important time for a more important role for this unique institution.” Miller is an ordained United Methodist minister. He received his Master of Divinity from Duke University and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. Miller assumed his new role with the Forsyth Tech Foundation on Oct. 10.
Following Cameron’s remarks, Green introduced the new executive director of development and Forsyth Tech Foundation, Dr. Corey Miller. Miller comes to the Forsyth Tech Foundation from his previous role as director of philanthropy at Crisis Control Ministry in Winston-Salem where he fostered a culture of philanthropy and investment to support the shortterm emergency needs of Forsyth County residents in financial crisis. “What attracted me to Forsyth Tech was the quality of talented staff mem-
Following brief remarks by Miller, Green introduced Alan Proctor, chair of the Forsyth Tech Board of Trustees and senior vice president, Wells Fargo. Proctor announced the Forsyth Tech bond for improved and expanded facilities where the training and education of students take place. “In November, Forsyth Tech will propose a $65 million bond for multiple capital projects,” Proctor stated. “These funds are critical to our capacity to meet 21st century expectations and to remain in good
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The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N Jackson Ave., will celebrate the 56th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at the worship service. The guest speaker for the event will be Evangelist Mattie Young, a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome to share in the celebration.
Oct. 16 Women’s Day and Men’s Day Service The Mt. Glory Missionary Baptist Church, 214 N. Dunleith Ave., will be having a Women’s and Men’s Day Service with Bishop J.R Stowe on Oct. 16. The speakers of the service will be Anita DeanArnette at 11 a.m. and Rev. Jerry Arnette at 2:15 p.m.
Oct. 16 102nd Church Anniversary Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will celebrate the 102nd Church Anniversary on Oct. 16 at the 11 a.m. worship service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. T. DeWitt Smith of Atlanta, Georgia. The public is invited. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez is the pastor. For more information, contact the church office at 336-788-7023. Oct. 16 Ministry Event The 3rd annual Greater Is He Mime Ministry Explosion under the direction of Jarret Terry will be held on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Dr. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 336-771-2111.
Oct. 16 Worship Service and Forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 9 and 11 a.m. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “We Have Nothing to Lose But Our Chains.” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Michael Hentschel, son of a man credited with saving 3,000 Jews from the Holocaust, will speak on “Saving the Universe.” At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Dr.
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Gloria Wright, a management consultant, will speak on “Workaholics and Peak Performers: The Difference.”
Oct. 19-21 Board of Presbyters Revival The Greater Higher Ground Ministries, 4175 Moat Dr., Board of Presbyters and Senior Pastor Janice O. Heath will hold the 2016 Board of Presbyters Revival on Oct. 19-21. The services will start at 7 p.m. The speaker on Wednesday will be the sons and daughters of Greater Higher Ground Ministries. The anointed man of God, Apostle Ronnie Moore of Carthage, will speak on Thursday and Friday. For more information, call the church administration office at 336-725-1125.
Oct. 20 Praise On Concert The artist Canton Junction will perform music at Oaklawn Baptist Church, 3500 Kernersville Road, from their “Get Your Praise On” tour on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Gordon Mote, ACM award-winner will be joining them as a special guest. There will be a “Meet & Eat” food truck at 5:30 p.m. to allow individuals to purchase food and share a meal with the artists before the concert. The concert is free, with donations accepted for Sanctuary of Hope, for unwed mothers and orphaned children. For further i n f o r m a t i o n , visit differencemedia.org or turningpointpr.com. Oct. 21 Poverty Workshop Workshop centered on the book “Bridges Out of Poverty” will be held at The Windsor Room at the LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, on Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The workshop is for nonprofit employees, social workers, pastors, teachers or anyone who wants a better understanding of the issues surrounding poverty. There is no cost for the workshop. Please RSVP by Oct. 14 to denisecirclesws@gmail.com. For more information, about the Circles program and The Shalom Project, visit www.theshalomprojectnc.org.
standing with our accrediting body, The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. “I am here today to say that I strongly endorse this bond measure, and I urge you to vote your support for it on the November 8 ballot, because this bond will transform our college and our community.” For more information about Forsyth Tech’s bond, visit: www.forsythtechbond.com.
The Measure of Success: a student’s perspective The event concluded with remarks by student Irene Bantigue who is the current President of the Student Government Association. Bantigue was born in the Philippines and raised in Birmingham, UK before moving to WinstonSalem. She plans to transfer to a four-year university following graduation next spring to pursue a degree in International Affairs. “My financial circumstances may have led me to discover Forsyth Tech, but Forsyth Tech’s diversity is what captivated me to stay,” Bantigue said. “Thanks to unselfish donations to the college, students like me have had the chance to begin their college education free of financial constraints. Forsyth Tech clearly excels in its mission to provide flexible educational pathways to a competitive workforce.”
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BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER FOR THE CHRONICLE
You’ve heard the stories. Great-Grandpa made hooch in the basement during Prohibition. Grandma was arrested for protesting back in the ‘60s. Your great-grandma once chased a man off with a gun. Scandalous then, maybe, but quaint family stories now. You cherish those rebel-rousing ancestors of yours – but in “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” by Jennifer Teege and Nikola Sellmair, some tales may lie buried. At 38 years old, Jennifer Teege had everything she wanted: a degree, success, a husband, two healthy sons, and a bright future. And then, while idly browsing in a nearby library, she says, “I found the book.” Photos inside it seemed familiar – then recognizable. They were pictures of her birth mother and the grandmother Teege loved. And between the pictures was a story that was “the key to my family history, to my life”: the mother who gave Teege up for adoption was the child of one of Germany’s most notorious Nazis. The grandmother who cared for Teege as a child was the mistress of Amon Goeth, commandant of Plaszów concentration camp. Did her adoptive parents know the truth? Teege had contact with her mother until she was 7 years old and she knew her father was Nigerian; why didn’t anyone say anything about the bigger secret of their lives? And how could Teege ever reconcile the gentle grandma she loved with the woman who surely knew what was going on at the camp, but who chose to ignore it in favor of a life of comfort? Though it felt like picking at a painful scab, Teege needed to know everything about her
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NCDOT to Hold A Public MEETING IN November FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF GREAT WAGON ROAD FROM SHALLOWFORD ROAD TO LEWISVILLE-VIENNA ROAD IN LEWISVILLE Division 9
TIP Project # U-5536
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a public meeting in Lewisville on November 1st regarding the proposed construction of Great Wagon Road from Shallowford Road (S.R. 1001) to Lewisville-Vienna Road (S.R. 1308) in Lewisville. The proposed project would include a multilane facility on new location with bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
The public meeting will take place on November 1st, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lewisville Town Hall located at 6510 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Interested citizens may attend at any time and NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding the proposed projects. No formal presentation will be made. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit written comments and questions.
The public can view maps as they become available for Project U-5536 online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings.
For additional information, contact Mr. Brett Abernathy, P.E., Division 9 Project Manager, by phone at (336) 747-7800 or by email at jbabernathy@ncdot.gov. All comments must be received no later than November 15, 2016.
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grandfather, a man she understood would have been outraged at her very existence. She toured his home near Plaszów, and visited sites of former concentration camps. She looked hard at old photos, and contacted her birth parents to find closure. “I want to walk upright, to live a normal life,” she says. “There is no such thing as inherited guilt. Everybody has the right to their own life story.” Think that’s impactful? Just wait …. Half of “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” is what you just learned – which is so powerful, so striking a tale that it’s impossible to tear yourself away. Except there’s more. Author Jennifer Teege tells about her experiences, her memories, and her heartbreaking repugnance for her ancestry, but journalist Nikola Sellmair acts as a sort of narrator, filling in the historical gaps
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Oct. 22 – Democratic Men Breakfast The Democratic Men will hold their breakfast on Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. in FCDP HQ, 1128 Burke Street. Members are encouraged to bring guests for food, fellowship and election preview. The program will be presented by a distinguished panel of three experts. Senator Linda Garrou will present the Best Case and Worst Case Scenarios for the General Assembly. Professor Katy Harriger, Chairman of the Dept. of Political Science and International Relations at Wake Forest University (WFU) will discuss the stakes for America. Senator Cal Cunningham, a practicing attorney, captain in the US Army Reserve and former member of the NC Senate will focus on the effects of the statewide races.
Oct. 20-22 – Performance of “Dracula” Winston-Salem Festival Ballet will transport you across time and space to late19th century Romania with Dracula, choreography by Gary Taylor, original score by Chris Heckman, on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, at 8 p.m. at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N Spruce St. Tickets available at the Hanesbrands Box office by calling 336-747-1414. Ticket prices range $30.50-$34.75, with $19.75 student rush tickets available with valid ID 15 minutes prior to show time. Visit winstonsalemfestivalballet.org for more information.
Oct. 20-29 – Performance of “After the Fall” The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) presents Arthur Miller’s most personal and autobiographical play, “After the Fall,” Oct. 20-29 in Catawba Theatre of Performance Place on the campus at 1533 South Main St. Drama Dean Carl Forsman directs Studio IV, the senior class, for ten performances. Tickets are $18 regular and $15 students
among Teege’s tale. Sellmair’s part of this book puts Teege’s words into perspective, in short, and so we see modern personal anguish side-by-side with past brutality and horror. We read about warmfuzzies, followed by breathtaking inhumanity and, in the juxtaposition of the two, we become just as baffled as is Teege about events that don’t make sense. Wow. Without Sellmair’s half of this book, I think this would be just another biography; with her half, it’s just incredible for World War II scholars, students, and biographers. Now out in paperback, “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” is one amazing story.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, NCDOT- Human Environment Section at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1598, by phone at (919) 707-6073, or by email at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494. The Chronicle October 13, 2016
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with valid ID, and are available at UNCSA.edu/performances or by calling the box office at 336-721-1945.
Oct. 21-23 – Production of “Little Girl Blue” Onyx Qube Productions will present “Little Girl Blue,” a concert drama showcase inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone, Oct. 21-23, at SECCA, 750 Marguerite Dr. It is written by award-winning playwright Nathan Ross Freeman. It stars soul/jazz singer, songwriter, pianist and international recording artist Markeisha Ensley, and introducing pianist, vocalist and rising thespian Bijan Miarra Shaw. Mature audiences recommended. A preview night will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and $25 for seniors and students. Performances with a reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 ($35 without reception) and $30 for seniors and students. Additional performances will be Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. Purchase tickets by going t o www.littlegirlbluebrownpapertickets.com or at the door.
Oct. 21 – Dec. 2 - Medicare Annual Enrollment Sessions The Medicare Annual Enrollment period will take place from Oct. 15 to December 7. To assist Medicare beneficiaries, the annual enrollment sessions are being offered on Fridays from Oct. 21 through December 2. The sessions will assist Medicare beneficiaries to review their drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans and make changes if necessary. Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be available to assist in the enrollment process. Enrollment sessions will be conducted on the following Fridays: Oct. 21 and 28; November 4, 11 and 18; and December 2. All of the enrollment sessions will be held at the Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 1700 Ebert Street. One hour appointments will be offered from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Space is limited. Appointments must be made by calling the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217.
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M/WBE BID NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00 p.m. on November 22, 2016 in Gray Home Management House Conference Room at 105 Gray Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27412 for the construction of Cone Residence Hall Renovation at which time and place bids will be opened and read. An open pre-bid meeting and preferred brand alternates meeting will be held on October 25th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Gray Home Management House Conference Room at 105 Gray Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27412. This meeting is not mandatory. Preferred Alternates are as follows: • Corbin Russwin Door cylinders and locks. • LCN closers for exit devices. • Von Duprin exit devices. • Amp products for telecomm. • IEC International Environmental Fan Coil Units • Preferred Manufacturers for Medium Voltage Service Transformer: • General Electric, Cooper Industries, Square D, and ABB Preferred Manufacturers for Medium Voltage Cabling: General Cable, Kerite, Okonite, and Prysmian
Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained from: Duncan-Parnell 4275 Regency Rd., Suite 100 Greensboro, NC 27410 (336)855-1211 / (888)688-7961 http://www.dpibidroom.com
During normal weekday business hours after October 17, 2016.
The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals.
Signed: by Charlie Maimone Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs The University of North Carolina at Greensboro The Chronicle October 13, 2016
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Downtown Winston-Salem Housing Demand Study
Electronic proposals with “Proposal – DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING DEMAND STUDY” identified in the Subject line of the email will be received by the Downtown WinstonSalem Partnership, Inc. (DWSP) at jason@dwsp.org until 5:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Instructions for submitting proposals and complete specifications may be obtained during regular office hours at the same location, or by contacting Jason Thiel via email jason@dwsp.org or phone 336-354-1500 x1. The proposal can also be found and downloaded at the DWSP website at www.downtownws.com - The DWSP reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a description of the services sought and the documents interested firms will be required to submit. The Chronicle October 13, 2016 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board is seeking qualified bidders to operate the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Adult and Dislocated Worker Activities in Caswell, Davie, Forsyth, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties; and, the WIOA Year Round Youth Activities for Rockingham and Yadkin Counties.
Bidders may find the proposal requirements at http://www.ptrc.org and clicking on Workforce Development or contacting Linda Chisom at 336-904-0300, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm for a copy. A general bidder’s conference will be held on October 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at Piedmont Triad Regional Council, 1398 Carrollton Crossing Dr., Kernersville, NC 27284. Proposals are due by the end of business day Monday, November 21, 2016, 5:00 pm. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion or disability. The Chronicle October 13, 2016 Request for Proposals (RFP)
Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc., (SSFC) is soliciting proposals from agencies interested in providing services that contribute to the well-being and optimal development of young children, birth through 5. Services must be evidencebased or informed and address at least one of three funding areas: (1) Early Care and Education, (2) Family Support & Early Literacy and (3) Health. This RFP is for a two year grant period (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2019). To be considered, interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5 p.m. on 10/26/16 to Charlette Lindell, 7820 North Point Blvd. Ste. 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, charlettel@smartstart-fc.org. LOI template and full RFP can be found online at www.smartstart-fc.org. Direct all questions re: the LOI or RFP to Charlette Lindell, 336.714.4347. The Chronicle October 13, 2016
LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY
BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2016070736 ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
In the Matter of: Property Located at:
1500 GHOLSON AVENUE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 1422 Lot(s) 367 on City County Tax Map
This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 15TH day of AUGUST, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing,THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 1500 GHOLSON AVENUE, said structure being situated on Block 1422, Lot(s) 367 , as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition.
Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1500 GHOLSON AVENUE including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. STEPHANIE STIMPSON, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: AUGUST 25, 2016
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 16 SP 1986 FOR THE ADOPTION OF A FEMALE MINOR CHILD BY PAIGE THOMAS TO: Unknown Birth Father of Baby Girl Thomas
Take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed with the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina in the above entitled special proceeding. The Petition relates to Baby Girl Thomas, a minor female child born on September 18, 2016 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 38 weeks gestation. The Birth mother is Paige Thomas, a current resident of Lexington, North Carolina. Ms. Thomas reports that the birth father is unknown and conception occurred on December 31, 2015 or January 1, 2016 either in Winston Salem, North Carolina or Mocksville, North Carolina. TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from the first day of publication of this notice, that date being October 6, and upon your failure to do so the Petitioner will apply to the Court for relief sought in the Petition. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the decree of adoption. This the 6th day of October 2016. Kelly T. Dempsey, Attorney for Petitioner, 7810 Pineville Matthews Road, Suite 9, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226. The Chronicle October 6, 13, and 20, 2016
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 205
IN THE MATTER OF: MAKENZIE FOUNTAIN DOB: 05-02-00
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
TO: John Doe - father of the juvenile
TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.
You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.
Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.
If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.
The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 4, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.
This the 20th day of September, 2016
Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900
The Chronicle September 29, October 6 and 13 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Trellis Edwann Simon (16 E 1909), also known as Trellis E. Simon, Trellis E’dwann Simon, Trellis Simon, deceased September 1, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 8, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 6th day of October, 2016.
Ceroy Simon Administrator for Trellis Edwann Simon, deceased 2001 Emorywood Road Rural Hall, NC 27045 The Chronicle October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Michael Anthony Brookshaw, also known as Michael A. Brookshaw, and Michael Brookshaw, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Michael Anthony Brookshaw, also known as Michael A. Brookshaw, and Michael Brookshaw, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 29th day of December 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 29th day of September 2016.
MARY V. BROOKSHAW EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ANTHONY BROOKSHAW ALSO KNOWN AS MICHAEL A. BROOKSHAW AND MICHAEL BROOKSHAW
Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)
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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia N. Stover (16 E 755), also known as Patricia Nicholson Stover, deceased January 24, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 24, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 22nd day of September, 2016.
Darrell Nicholson Administrator for Patricia Nicholson-Stover, deceased P.O. Box 24534 Winston Salem, NC 27114 The Chronicle September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2016
EMPLOYMENT KERNERSVILLE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER I
Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats. Applications are being accepted for future full-time and part-time positions. Min. Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalent degree supplemented with formal Fire Service training and experience. Valid NCDL (or equivalent State issued Driver’s License). App Deadline: 10/21/16. The Town offers a progressive pay plan, with a starting salary of $31,767 annually, as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application. Additional information and applications may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)992-0306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon.-Fri. KERNERSVILLE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY FIRE RESCUE CHIEF
Performs responsible managerial, administrative and supervisory work in directing the activities and personnel of the Fire Rescue Department. Assists the Fire Rescue Chief in directing departmental personnel, planning, budgeting, and other administrative operations. Assists in the development and interpretations of departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and ensures their appropriate application. Requires a comprehensive understanding of fires, medical emergencies, fire prevention, fire investigations, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents. May be required to perform the functions of the Fire Rescue Chief or Battalion Chief and/or take command at an incident, supervising staff in emergency operations. Min. Qualifications: Associates of Applied Science degree in Fire Protection Technology or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have (10) years of career fire service experience with supervisory experience and extensive working knowledge of municipal government. HIRING RANGE: $57,049 $84,432 Annually. App Deadline: 10/21/16. Selected finalists must be available between the dates of November 1-4, 2016 to participate in an Assessment Center process. The Town offers a progressive pay plan, as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application. Additional information and applications may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)992-0306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon.-Fri.
Senior Database Administrator in Winston-Salem, NC: Responsible for managing and supporting multiple Oracle databases with a focus on high performance, reliability, integrity and recoverability, security and patching. Lend analytical and development expertise to meet business availability and performance requirements in a mission critical database environment. Requires: (1) Masters + 3 yrs exp. OR (2) Bachelors + 5 yrs exp. Mail resume with cover letter to: Essent Guaranty, Inc., Two Radnor Corporate Center, 3rd Floor, 100 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087, Attn: Dept. 700.
EMPLOYMENT
Heavy Equipment Operator
Construction site in the Eden, NC area is in need of a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator with 5 yrs experience on excavators, and dozers. GPS dozer/excavator exp. would be helpful. $22-25/hr based on experience + OT. Must pass drug test and background check. Send resume or job history to transash@transash.com.
CONSTRUCTION HELP WANTED
Local Construction Company has immediate need for 4 individuals. We specialize in Building Retaining Walls. Contact Jim at 336-575-2022 EOE Chief Impact Officer
Provides energetic leadership, strategic vision and direction for United Way of Forsyth County to advance community impact initiatives in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs.
Manages all aspects of the community impact department including; ongoing research relating to community initiatives, budgeting, employee performance.
Provide leadership and expertise to the Community Investment Cabinet Integrate research, quantitative goals, evaluation and data analysis into all aspects of Impact work
Serves as a member of the senior management team and is directly responsible for developing and implementing strategies to expand and design an effective system of community planning, resource investment, and partner/community relations.
Minimum Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree; Masters preferred · 7+ years of United Way, non-profit or equivalent experience in a leadership role. Familiarity with Forsyth County nonprofit landscape strongly preferred.
to go details completed For www.forsythunitedway.org . Cover letter, resume, application by October 24 to hr@uwforsyth.org , rolling review of applicants.
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Located on Bethabara Road at the corner of Silas Creek extension near Wake Forest.
One bedroom apartments with washer-dryer connections, pool, and water furnished. Only $410.00 per month
Please call 922-3141 for information
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