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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The first day of Gospel Fest drew a large and diverse crowd at the Dixie Classic Fair this past Sunday, Sept.

30. The variety of acts included something for people of all ages.

The presentation is known for its soul warming vari-

Members of the audience celebrate the gospel music that saturated the air on Sept. 30 at Gospel Fest.

Minister Mike featuring FOCUS had the crowd on their feet, dancing, clapping, and enjoying an authentic quartet sound on Sept. 30 at Gospel Fest.

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ety of gospel music and performances. It is presented by The Chronicle.

The performers included: St. Paul Church Mass Choir, Radical Reverence, Divine Innocence, Heavenly Chordz Productionz, Jeremiah Salter & Nu Elevation Worship, Karlton Jones and Minister Mike featuring FOCUS.

Commissioners to vote on giving part of proposed sales tax to schools

Teacher Tripp Jeffers asks the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education for a plan on supplements during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

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Teachers demand school board action on supplements

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education assured teachers that it was working to increase supplements during its meeting last week, after a viral video put a spotlight on the issue.

During its meeting on Tuesday, Sept.

25, the board passed a budget with a onetime $300 teacher bonus. The bonus costs nearly $2.6 million with nearly $2.3 million coming from fund balance and

$305,750 from budget savings.

This did little to placate the disappointment among teachers in the audience that the budget didn’t contain action on teacher supplements. The state funds teachers’ base pay and sets that amount uniformly among counties. County-funded supplements are what set teacher pay apart between school districts, making some more competitive than others.

Forsyth County is the fourth largest school system in the state but has dropped from

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At the request of the Board of Education, the county commissioners plan to vote today, Oct. 4, on allocating part of the quarter cent county sales tax to local schools.

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is under pressure to find a way to increase teacher pay supplements after a viral video showed a conversation between Superintendent Beverly Emory and county commissioners, where they told her the school board can “just ask” if it needed more money for supplements from the county’s budget. This didn’t happen.

According to Emory and the school board, they have been working on other ways to increase supplements.

This has included a conversation with the county about the quarter-cent sales tax that it’s placing on the November ballot. The tax is supposed to cover the debt service from building a new Hall of Justice.

The tax, which does not apply to groceries or gas, is expected to pull in $3-4 million annually beyond what it takes to cover the debt. Emory and County Manager Dudley Watts discussed devoting almost 40 percent of that excess revenue to the school system. Last week, the school board told Emory to ask county commissioners to make that official so it could be used for supplements. She sent an email to Watts with the request and it was discussed in the commissioners’ briefing last week.

It was well received by the commissioners. All firmly said they supported the idea, except Commissioner Richard Linville who wanted to see more concrete details before he voted on it. Even Commissioner Everette Witherspoon, who opposed the tax because he says it’s See Sales tax on A2

Larry Leon Hamlin portrait unveiled at The Benton

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A portrait of National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) founder Larry Leon Hamlin now towers over visitors to the Benton Convention Center.

The 12-foot-tall portrait was unveiled during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 28, and is a permanent part of the art that hangs on the walls of the busy convention center.

Hamlin, who passed away in 2007, founded the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, the first professional African-American theater company in North Carolina. In

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education listens to teacher concerns during its meeting last week.

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eighth to 26th in supplements in the last five years.

On Sept. 16, a video involving local supplements was mass posted on social media. It shows a presentation

by Superintendent Beverly Emory of the school system’s proposed budget to county commissioners on May 10 in which Commissioner Everette Witherspoon told her that if the school board asked for more money in the county budget for supplements that they’d probably get it, which Commissioner Vice Chairman Don Martin agreed with. This resulted in #justask going viral with the video being viewed more than 4,400 times.

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In response, Emory put out her own video, saying a school board committee has been working on finding a sustainable way to increase supplements since February. She said they’re continuing to work on the issue and that she should’ve done a better job communicating that to teachers. She proposed a new hashtag, #justaskme, if school employees have any questions or concerns.

This was a sentiment school board Chairwoman Dana Caudill Jones repeated during last week’s meeting, telling teachers “the work is happening.”

“We need to do a better job of communicating to our stakeholders, because you guys didn’t know we were doing all this,” she

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regressive, would support it if part of it goes to teacher supplements. He felt this could turn the sales tax from a ballot item that has gotten little visible public support to one that could pass.

“I don’t even know if this is going to pass without a push from the school system or without a push from the Forsyth County Association of Educators, because right now there’s hardly any momentum,” said Witherspoon.

The school board’s request essentially applies the county’s school funding formula to the excess revenue.

The formula devotes nearly 40 percent of new property tax revenue to school funding. This doesn’t apply to property tax increases used to solely cover debt, so if the sales tax fails and the county has to instead raise property taxes

said There were so many teachers dissatisfied with the situation that the meeting’s public comments took almost an hour. They talked about how many teachers work second jobs or contemplate quitting because of the pay.

Teacher Tripp Jeffers, who was one of the teachers involved in spreading the video, told the school board that action on supplements was taking too long and that they needed to come up with a plan on subsidies before the election.

“If it takes me seven months to write a lesson plan, you would have probably fired me by now,” said Jeffers.

Teacher Tamela Payne

Teachers, most of whom wore red, listen during the public comment session of last week’s Board of Education meeting.

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suggested a new hashtag, #justtellme.

“Just tell me that you have a plan, not that you’re working on one or not that you’re going to get one,” she said. “Just tell me you’re not going to put a BandAid on this, but that you’re going to come up with some real solutions.”

Several said the bonus was not enough, nor was the 1 percent to 2 percent supplement increase that had been talked about.

School board Member Victor Johnson agreed, comparing the $300 bonus to money you’d give a child for Christmas.

A six-year plan was discussed during the meeting to increase the supplement to put the district among the Top 10 in sup-

next year for debt service, the school system would receive no revenue from that.

It’s estimated that the sales tax could bring in $1.2$1.4 million for the schools. This would easily cover the school system’s first year of its six-year plan to increase supplements, which would cost $1 million. The second year would cost nearly $1.9 and continue increasing until it costs $5.2 million by the sixth year, which would require other revenue sources.

Emory’s email had a second request, asking for a county commissioner to be part of a school board “Funding Study group.” During last week’s school board meeting, this was described as a committee that would look at the school funding formula and see if it should give a higher percentage of tax revenue to the schools.

The commissioners rejected that request. Only Witherspoon and Commissioner Fleming El-Amin sup-

Artist Aron Belka unveils his portrait of Larry Leon Hamlin in the Benton Convention Center.

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1988, he started the National Black Theatre Festival, which draws theater enthusiasts from around the world to Winston-Salem every two years. Last year it had more than 45,000 attendees, more than 140 performances and contributed more than $8 million in economic impact. In his career, Hamlin wrote four full-length plays, two infodramas and directed more than 200 productions The painting of Hamlin

is by New Orleans Artist Aron Belka, who pulled off a white drape to unveil his portrait of the local legend.

“This is the first time I’ve depicted someone like Mr. Hamlin, who has done some incredibly important and historical work in his community,” Belka told attendees.

Hamlin’s widow, Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, who is president of the Black Rep’s board and NBTF executive producer, thanked those involved in the portrait and teared up as she talked about how grateful she was for the

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Pro Tempore Vivian Burke. The City/County Public Art Commission commissioned applications from more than 20 artists for the project. Bella was chosen by a majority of a committee that included Sprinkle-Hamlin, and was then approved by a majority of the Art Commission.

The other permanent pieces that hang on the walls of The Benton were part of an earlier project by the commission and includes a 13-foot tall portrait of the late Poet Maya Angelou made out of her own quotes.

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allocated in the current funding formula, and forming a new committee to look into that, which would include a county commissioner. The committee is supposed to handle both supplements and the funding formula, instead of having two separate committees.

Emory sent an email with both requests to County Manager Dudley Watts.

Commissioners agreed with the sales tax request and plan to vote on that today. They turned down a spot on the formula committee.

For more details, see the county commissioners story on page A1.

ported the idea. Witherspoon said he thought the group could use the expertise of a commissioner and El-Amin, a former teacher, volunteered to be a part of it. The other commissioners didn’t want to do it, saying that the school board should come up with its own proposals and then bring them to the commissioners. County staff can help with whatever the group needs, but the commissioners didn’t want to be part of the decisions of another elected body like the school board.

“They need to do their work and then they can come and say ‘We’ve done this work, this is where we see it is and this is what we’d like to propose’ and then we’d be in a position to ask questions and begin discussion,” said County Commissioner Don Martin, who is a former school superintendent.

Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin speaks at an unveiling ceremony for the portrait of Larry Leon Hamlin, her late husband, in the Benton Convention Center on Saturday.

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Black Rep’s many supporters.

“I’m really proud the city is honoring him because he worked so hard,” she said afterward.

“Late at night, early in the morning, all the time, all he thought about was festival business.”

The portrait hangs outside the room that, on Saturday, housed the Marvtastic Bash, an NBTF fundraiser that celebrates Hamlin’s birthday. Hamlin would’ve been 70 years old last week.

The suggestion to honor Hamlin with artwork came from Mayor

plements, which would cost about $1 million the first year. This would increase individual teacher supplements annually to $5.2 million a year by the sixth year. This would increase the monthly supplement of a new teacher with a bachelor’s degree from $260 a month now to $355 a month by year six.

Emory said there were discussions with the county on devoting almost 40 percent of excess revenues from the proposed quartercent county sales tax to the school system. The board asked her to get a commitment from the county commissioners on that.

There was also discussion of the school system needing more than what’s

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Montgomery to step down from City Council on Nov. 5

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Derwin Montgomery has announced that he will step down from representing the East Ward on the Winston-Salem City Council on Nov. 5.

Montgomery, who is also co-owner of the Chronicle, was chosen to fill the position of 72nd District state representative, which was left vacant when Ed Hanes stepped down. Montgomery read and submitted his resignation letter to the City Council during its Monday night meeting, Oct. 1. He thanked his fellow council members and the residents of the East Ward.

“Over the last 10 years I have had the pleasure of working alongside each of you in varying capacities,” he said. “Most of all, we

The City Council voted on a controversial zoning change that would expand where residential development is allowed.

The council voted 5-3 in favor of a proposed zoning amendment to allow multifamily and townhome construction in Highway Business (HB) and General Office (GO) districts, and would eliminate the need for such projects to go through the zoning process, which includes a public hearing and approval by the City Council.

Since it didn’t get at least six votes, it’ll be voted on again in the Oct. 15 City Council meeting, where it could pass with a simple majority.

The amendment has been debated for almost a year, with changes added to it so multifamily in HB districts would require an at least an acre and in GO would be limited to 18 units per acre. The zoning change is supposed to encourage residential development in those areas, which proponents say is important since there’s not enough housing, especially affordable housing, for WinstonSalem’s future growth.

Opponents, which include several neighborhood groups, don’t want to lose the ability to sound off on such projects in the zoning process.

Resident Diane Fitzhugh said new housing could be an effective way to revitalize certain areas of the city, but she didn’t want it done without a public zoning hearing.

“This ordinance will eliminate the democratic check and balance system that allows for public hearings to review and question the consequences of such development,” she said.

Carolyn Highsmith with the New South Community Coalition said it could “jump start” mixed use development and gentrification in surrounding areas, with lower income neighborhoods being overrun by higher end development.

“Without citizen input in any new mixed use development proposal, there can be unforeseen and destructive consequences,” she said.

Jon Lowder, executive director of the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association, said it won’t

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City Council Member Derwin Montgomery will step down from his seat on Nov. have been blessed to serve 5. The Forsyth County Democratic Party will pick his successor this weekend. during a time where we County have shepherded the city. “Despite all of our plishments he listed during Forsyth work, Winston-Salem still his tenure were equitable Democratic Party (FCDP) largest public/private investment in the city of faces large pockets of eco- distribution of bond funds, will host an East Ward City Winston-Salem in a gener- nomic inequality, layered drawing attention to the Council Candidate Forum ation. These investments with systematic racial chal- city’s affordable housing on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7 he said. needs and the progress the p.m. at St. Paul United have charted a course for lenges,” “Responsibility for poverty city has made toward payin Winston-Salem does not ing its employees a mini- Methodist Church, and then executive committee sit wholeheartedly with mum of $15 an hour. this council, but it does Montgomery will step members in the ward will bear responsibility to lead down at the end of the gen- vote on the matter on this community in a direc- eral business at the City Sunday, Oct. 7, at 4 p.m. tion that ensures that all Council meeting on Nov. 5. The party’s recommendacitizens of this city have an His successor might be tion will then go before opportunity to thrive.” sworn in that night.

City Council for approval.

Among the accomTo fill the seat, the Montgomery

the future of this city and its residents. The true impact of our time together will not be seen for years to come.”

He also acknowledged the challenge that remains for the East Ward and the

Divisive zoning change addressed

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cause gentrification.

“This is the first time I’ve been in a public meeting where the likelihood of apartments led people to think that property values would increase,” he said.

Lowder said normally surrounding neighborhoods worry that the traffic and other impacts caused by a new apartment complex will lower their property value. He said this was an opportunity to create needed housing without displacing anyone or raising “not in my backyard” neighborhood concerns, since no one currently lives in HB or GO districts.

He said if more residential units aren’t created, housing will become more expensive and “lead to the gentrification everyone fears.”

Troi Hicks with the Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors and the Homebuilders Association of WinstonSalem said residential development can be a good fit in HB areas.

“Strategically planning to add housing options along growth corridors will benefit the city’s longterm vitality by improving the condition and appearance of these highly utilized corridors,” she said.

City Council Member James Taylor, who is also The Chronicle’s publisher, had concerns over the potential impact of the zoning amendment in his ward and moved to change the ordinance to have hearings for residential development in HB and GO. City Attorney Angela Carmen said that if the city required a hearing for certain uses allowed by the zoning, it would open it up to legal challenges. Taylor “very reluctantly” withdrew his motion.

Then both HB and GO amendments passed in separate votes, with the council voting 5-3 each time.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke and City Council Member Denise “DD” Adams joined Taylor in voting in against it.

The areas of the city affected by this are relatively small, with GO located in isolated spots around the city and HB districts existing mainly along some parts of University and Peters Creek parkways and Stratford and Reynolda roads.

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FCDP Second Vice Chair Phillip Carter challenged the process to the state party, asking for caucuses instead. NCDP Chair Wayne Goodwin responded in a letter last week that there’s no laws or party rules that address filling municipal positions, so the matter is deferred to the county chair and executive committee.

FCDP Chair Eric Ellison said the party is trying to make the process as fair, open and transparent as possible.

“I think we’ve done what is expected of us, if not a little more,” he said.

The FCDP is acting on a request from the City Council, who intends for the person picked to be an interim replacement until an election for the seat can be held, which they’ll be asked not to run in. As of Monday, Tony Burton and Annette Scippio have submitted their names for consideration.

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Big 4’s annual celebration The Big 4 Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon in 2017 drew a good crowd.

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The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County Inc. serves the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County community with a vision to reunite alumni and to keep the spirit of the four beloved historically black high schools alive – Albert H. Anderson, Simon G. Atkins, George Washington Carver and John W. Paisley.

Consistent with values instilled by our teachers and administrators, our commitment to preserve the rich legacy of each school while giving back to the community is our mission. Community projects sponsored throughout the year that educate and enrich the lives of others serve as our motivation to stay connected.

Once again, the annual Celebration and Gala is at hand. Activities will be Oct. 10-13. This annual celebration is the hallmark gathering opportunity for alumni, family and friends. It is also the primary

fundraiser for community service projects the group sponsors throughout the year.

As a not-for-profit organization 501(c)(3), proceeds received are allocated to support mentoring projects in local schools, annual student scholarships, holiday food baskets, gifts to families in need, and other ongoing outreach efforts.

The Big 4 family-friendly schedule of events includes: *Wednesday, Oct. 10 - Day of Service: Clothing drive for job seekers in the Urban League Job Training Program.

Partnership with Winston-Salem Police Department to provide teddy bears for children who experienced trauma as a result of violence. This event is based on the pressing needs the group identifies and serves as our collective commitment to give back to our community *Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. Worship Service at Emmanuel Baptist

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Church. The group will gather to worship in the tradition of African-Americans in which the church as always been the center of African-Americans’ lives. Apostle Edward Allen, a Big 4 alum, will be guest preacher and the renown Big 4 Choir comprised of over 100 voices of all four schools led by Eddie Bines will minister through song. *Friday, Oct. 12, noon - Teachers Appreciation Luncheon at Emmanuel Banquet Hall. This event is designed to pay tribute to those outstanding educators who insisted on academic excellence of the students in the segregated schools of Winston-Salem. Each year 30-plus educators who retired from the school system have an opportunity to gather with other teachers, greet former students and be recognized for their outstanding contributions. *Friday evening, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Comedy Show & Dinner at St. John

C.M.E. Banquet Hall This is a family friendly event for alumni and friends to gather and enjoy entertainment featuring Tyrone Davis, comedian and dinner. *Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. - Gala Show and Dance at Benton Convention Center.

This major event culminates the four-day celebration with a gala show and dance featuring the P Funk Band. Alumni, family and friends enjoy a festive evening reconnecting with classmates and enjoying old school and new live music by the P Funk Band and DJ sounds. VIP and general admission tickets are available.

Tickets are available at the American Legion Post on Thursday evenings, Keona's Boutique Tuesdays through Friday and the Big 4 Office located at the Enterprise Center. For information and tickets call (336) 464-3137.

Ladies on a mission

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At right, Tangela Carson, front, and the Exquisite Ladies Social Club are shown.

These are trophies the Exquisite Ladies Social Club received for some of its work.

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"With different things going on in the city, we felt like there was a need for as much support as possible. You can never have enough support where there's a need, and we love helping our communities," said Tangela Carson, founder of the all-women nonprofit organization Exquisite Ladies in Winston-Salem.

Exquisite Ladies Social Club was established May 19, 2009. "We're a group of ladies with strong sisterhood and professional backgrounds. Our vision is to uplift women, children and the wider community with public service and professional development projects," Carson said.

Carson said the ladies don't mind hard work. "We don't mind getting our hands and nails dirty or sweating. We stay focused on all we do."

The ladies adopted Petree Elementary in WinstonSalem, "We volunteer at all of their events, we give backpacks to the students, and we do a basketball tournament

to raise money for uniforms. It's amazing to see the smiles on their faces."

During the holidays, the Exquisite Ladies group has its annual events: Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk A Treat and adopt families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. "We stuff 100 Christmas Stockings and also give blankets, hats, gloves and socks to the Bethesda Center in Winston-Salem."

The founder said the nonprofit has grown since 2009.

"Our success is networking. We believe if more organizations work together, we can get more done. We also organize fundraisers for motorcycle clubs."

When she took me into her living room, I saw two trophies over 6 feet tall. "These were given to us for the most rep club, meaning we had the most people to come out to represent the different MC and SC at the fundraisers and anniversary parties,” Carson said.

Co-founder Syveria Wilson stopped by to say hey. I asked what she loves most about the Exquisite Ladies Social Club. "It’s a blessing that we're able to give back to

our communities, and I love to see the kid’s smiles on their face when we pass out the stockings and the book bags."

The Ladies also adopted a street in the Twin City. "We adopted Old Rural Hall Road. Every three months, all members get together on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and meet at the old Gant service station. We have our vests, bags and sticks and go up and down the road cleaning Old Rural Hall Road. Then we notify the city to let them know where the bags are to pick them up."

Carson said the work is very hard, but they find a way to keep it fun as well. "We love it! It's our passion, and we always keep God first."

Go to The Chronicle’s YouTube.com channel at Winstonsalen Chronicle to see the interview.

Contact Tangela Carson at (336) 997-5367 and follow Exquisite Ladies on the group’s Facebook page, Exquisite-Ladies-141923039181023/.

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Good Samaritans pop up at Gospel Fest 2018

Radical Reverence hypes up the crowd with their dance routine.

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The first Sunday of Gospel Fest 2018 was another smashing success, and gospel music saturated the air with the ministries of the musical guests on Sept. 30.

As the crowd dispersed, and the stage was being broken down, a small group of young adults rushed to me to say they found an ATM debit card, and it must have been a lady who had sat near them.

I thanked them and then grabbed the microphone and asked if “the person’s name on the card” was still here, or if anybody knew her to see

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me immediately because she lost something very important.

After repeated announcements and waiting, I decided to keep the card until Monday morning instead of turning it in to Lost & Found or an information desk.

I went into her bank and explained the situation, but I insisted on being present while the call to contact her was made. The personal banker at Wells Fargo was taken aback, but he granted my request when I explained that I have been the victim of identity theft, and it is not a good feeling. After hearing that she will stop by later to pick it up, I thanked the personal banker and left.

Following the dynamic performance by the St. Paul Mass Choir, Radical Reverence jazzed up the crowd with a dance performance. The young teens, based out of St. Paul United Methodist Church, have been performing together for several years.

“I just like to worship God and it's fun for me being able to give off a lot of energy to the crowd,” said Daniel Shegog of Radical Reverence. “I feed off of how the crowd reacts, so if they are hype I get even more hype when I perform.”

“I have never performed in an atmosphere like this before, but we did a lot of rehearsals to make sure we had everything together,” he continued.

Jeremiah Salter & Nu Elevation Worship have performed at Gospel Fest for a number of years. He says they love coming to perform at the event because of the

Young and old enjoyed the performances Sunday, Sept. 30, at Gospel Fest.

In a day and time when people are desperate and doing ungodly things, I am overjoyed to know that there are young adults with morals and integrity. In the urgency of the moment, I did not think to get their names, and they obviously were not trying to get a pat on the back for doing the right thing because they went on to enjoy the fair after enjoying great gospel music.

However, I am grateful that God was represented in such a wonderful way, and I thank those young people for being “Good Samaritans.”

Debra Terry Stephens is an emcee of Gospel Fest.

excitement of the crowd.

“We really enjoy performing here because it is great exposure for us and gives us a chance to worship,” said Salter. “To see the crowd get so excited was great. We are out here for one purpose, which is to impact the world and impact lives so that we change them for the better.”

Christian hip hop artist Karlton Jones uses a unique mixture of Christian rap along with the use of a saxophone. His blend of jazz and hip hop was a crowd favorite on Sunday afternoon.

“I love that this is an event that people can hear out here at the fair when they are walking by and hear God's praises and his music and it just draws them over,” said Jones. “I love being a part of this event. It helps God's word reach people.”

Jones says he started off making Christian hip hop music in college but started hanging out with the wrong crowd and began making secular rap. After a near death experience in 2007, he decided to give his life to God and returned to Christian hip hop.

Heavenly Chordz Productionz sings praises on Day One of Gospel Fest.

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

The crowd continued to grow as the day progressed.

Everyone in attendance seemed to enjoy themselves by the performances Sunday afternoon.

Karen Chambers said she was “highly impressed” with the acts that performed. She stated she is excited to see what next week’s acts have in store.

“Next week’s artists have a hard act to follow,” she said. “I listened to music and saw some performances that I probably never would have had the chance to see and hear if not for this event.”

The artists scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, include: Pastor Todd Curry, Bishop George A. Pass & NEW, Mischeal Goldsmith, Bishop Stephen Williams, Dionn Owen & Renaissance, Raymond & Kim Larkin Real Love Music, Willie Mason & Friends, Kingdom Sound and Mike Teezy, Gospel Rapper.

Gospel Fest is from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Dixie Classic Fair near the clock tower. Entry into Gospel Fest is free upon payment to get into the fair.

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Panelists at the Sept. 25 “Neighborhood Summit” left to right are: Nakida McDaniel from Moms Demand Action, Effrainguan Muhammad from Rally Up Winston-Salem, Moderator Robert Leak III, Sgt. Ryan Phillips from the District 3 Street Crimes Unit, District 2 Capt. Renee Milly and Corporal Korn from the WSPD Gang Unit.

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Villada also said that there is a lot of violence that moves from the neighborhoods into the schools, making certain local schools unsafe for both the students and their teachers.

More education about gangs is needed for all students starting in the elementary grades to help students resist the lure of gang culture.

Since middle school students are involved in gangs and drugs, there is also a critical need for more programs to engage these youth to keep them from being recruited into gangs, because what these kids are really looking for is affection, love, and acceptance.

The concepts of conflict resolution and restorative justice were also discussed as critical learning tools for both students and adults. Restorative justice focuses on rehabilitating offenders by reconciling with the victims and the community-at-large; that is, repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior.

Carolyn Highsmith is president of the Konnoak Hills Community Association

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teaching in cultural competency especially with regard to the spelling and documenting of foreignsounding names so that such names are properly entered into the law enforcement data systems.

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On Tuesday, Sept. 25, three neighborhood associations in South WinstonSalem (Easton, Konnoak Hills and Morningside/Reynolds Park) sponsored a “Neighborhood Summit on Public Safety and Crime” at the Southside Public Library.

Panelists from the Winston-Salem Police Department and the community came together for a discussion, moderated by Robert Leak III, president of the Easton Neighborhood Association, on ways to deal and cope with the increased violence and violent incidents that citywide neighborhoods see coming from outside their neighborhoods. Of concern are especially shootings, as well as violent incidents that erupt from among residents who live within city neighborhoods.

Panelists from the Winston-Salem Police Department were represented by Capt. Renee Miely from Police District 2, Sgt. Ryan Phillips from the District 3 Street Crimes Unit and Corporal Korn from the WSPD Gang Unit. Panelists from the community were Nakida McDaniel from Moms Demand Action (for gun sense in America), Effrainguan Muhammad from Rally Up WinstonSalem (a grassroots organization against street and gang violence), and David Villada from the “Beating Up Bad Habits” youth program.

The police panelists gave an overview of the current gang and drug situation in Winston-Salem.

Corporal Korn reported that most of the gang issues are coming from local hybrid gangs where there is no gang hierarchy in leadership along with a lack of strong leadership that in turn helps create situations between individual gang members and between rival hybrid gangs that can lead to violence.

Captain Melly stressed that the Police Department needs the community’s help in dealing with crime incidents, especially help in removing the stigma of cooperating with the police in neighborhoods.

According to Sergeant Phillips, the Police have been very proactive regarding the recent shootings in North and Northeast Winston-Salem.

He also talked about a program that the Gang Unit supports to help at-risk youth and young adults get out of gangs. Sergeant Phillips also urged citizens to call the Police or CrimeStoppers if they see any gang or drug activity in their neighborhoods so that the Police can continue to be proactive rather than reactive.

Effrainguan Muhammad from Rally Up WinstonSalem said that neighbors need to know and support their fellow neighbors in order to help decrease the fear that can become pervasive in an urban neighborhood. His organization adopts neighborhoods and uses Peace Walks to get neighbors to open up about the effects of crime and violence in their neighborhoods. Mediation services are offered if needed.

Nakida McDaniel from Moms Demand Action addressed ways to eradicate violence such as by promoting safe guns laws at the state and federal levels, executing interactions

among community wherever gun violence occurs, centralizing firearm data, identifying people highly at-risk for violence, and tapping into funding sources for gun violence survivors to decrease the risk of victims being revictimized.

According to David Villada from Beating Up Bad Habits, there is not enough citywide funding support for those grassroots organizations that are doing the real work with youth on our city streets, plus are continually being obstructed by the systemic issues of crime, violence and poverty. The impact of community involvement cannot be under-estimated. David Villada talks to youth on the streets who tell him they can’t live without a living wage, so of course they will seek out the more lucrative illegal activities. Community members need to be engaged in open and honest conversations about what’s really happening at the street level.

During the audience question and answer period, one audience member identified the need for local law enforcement to build better relationships with the local schools to help improve the image of law enforcement overall and especially to create a better relationship between the students and the school resource officers. David Villada also pointed out that members of law enforcement need major

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Sen. Phil Berger, president pro tempore, in a statement reports that the Republican-dominated North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, Oct. 2, passed expedited, bipartisan legislation to address Hurricane Florence-related problems “for which an immediate solution existed. The action represents the quickest emergency response in recent memory.”

The General Assembly didn’t stop there. The statement said members continued working, passing two bills in the afternoon: One addresses education-related issues related to Hurricane Florence and the other covers the budget, the upcoming election, and DMV fees prompted by Hurricane Florence concerns.

His statement said that legislation passed extends the voter registration deadline by three days in counties under federal disaster declarations to Oct. 15.

Same-day registration is also available for individuals during early voting. The legislation further allows county boards of elections to replace hurricane-damaged polling places and early voting sites.

The measure requires the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, and county boards, to educate hurricane-impacted citizens about their options for voter registration and casting ballots. The state board is further directed to cooperate with federal and local agencies in that effort and would be authorized to spend funds to inform the public of voter information via print, radio, online and television advertising, in its discretion.

Also, fees for duplicate DMV items are waived.

Why did this effort to help Hurricane Florence victims move so quickly when the effort to help Hurricane Matthew victims has dragged on?

It’s curious. Hurricane Matthew happened Oct. 8-9, 2016, when a national election was scheduled in November. The General Assembly was still addressing Hurricane Matthew issues in May of this year.

Hurricane Florence happened Sept. 14-16, 2018, in an off-election year, when Donald Trump is president, but mid-term elections are scheduled for November and the Republicans have heard about a possible “Blue Wave.” Is it possible that the Republicans in the General Assembly want to make sure the vote gets out this year to possibly counter the Blue Wave?

The General Assembly has pushed through questionable state amendments to be voted on in November, too. So, maybe that is what pushed this effort on Hurricane Florence relief, which is called bipartisan.

Hurricane Florence is making Republicans and Democrats work together? It’s curious.

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First-time moms get care they need in Forsyth County To the Editor:

When Twymitchellyn found out she was pregnant, she wasn’t sure how to react.

“I was scared, nervous, basically, every emotion you can feel at once, that’s how I felt,” Twymitchellyn said.

She soon visited Today’s Women, where her doctor told her about a program called Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP). NFP is a free program that helps expectant moms have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and helps babies have a healthy infancy. NFP connects qualified expectant moms with a free, personal nurse who stays with them until the baby’s second birthday. The nurse helps the mom with all matters of motherhood, from how to take care of themselves through pregnancy, labor and delivery to nutrition and breastfeeding.

Learning of the program, Twymitchellyn immediately enrolled in NFP and soon began working with an NFP nurse during the early stages of her pregnancy, who helped her eat right and stay healthy. She was paired with nurse Beverly who worked with her throughout her pregnancy, and continues to help her learn to care for her now 1-year-old, Diamond.

“Diamond is now 18 months, and Beverly has really been there for us,” Twymitchellyn said. “Early on, she helped me with breastfeeding and making sure Diamond was healthy and ate the right amounts of nutrients and vitamins.”

Beverly, a nurse with NFP of Forsyth County Department of Public Health, has worked for the program for two and a half years. A native of Winston-Salem, she began her nursing career at the age of 12 by volunteering as a candy striper at Forsyth Medical Center, where she would eventually work after nursing school.

Since her years as a candy striper, women and babies have been her two primary passions, which made working for NFP a great fit.

“Nurse Beverly is so supportive, and helps me set goals each month. I want to be the best mom I can be for Diamond, and with Beverly by my side, I know if I work hard enough, I can be,” said Twymitcheylln. “We really work as a team. I feel lucky and grateful that NFP came into my life at the right moment.”

For pregnant women in Forsyth County who are interested in learning more about the program and getting their own free, personal nurse like Beverly, they should visit nfpmoms.org or call/text 704-3320111.

Christine Wanous Care Management Nursing Supervisor Nurse Family Partnership of Forsyth County Department of Public Health

Anita Earls should be on Supreme Court of North Carolina

Supreme Court Justices to deliver … dare I say it … justice? Look no further than our current General Assembly’s blatant partisan efforts to gerrymander to realize that we need strong judicial leaders who will stand up for the people of N.C., not bow down to the lawmakers.

If our state legislators succeed in stacking the deck with their own judicial candidates, there will be no checks and balances, which leads to no justice and no democracy in the Old North State.

Fortunately, we have Anita Earls, an eminently qualified candidate for N.C. Supreme Court Justice who has committed her career and life’s work to social justice for all of our state’s citizens, not just the select few who are well connected.

Anita has 30 years’ experience as a civil rights attorney, litigating voting rights and other civil rights cases.

She founded the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, and served as its first executive director.

Anita is highly respected by government and community leaders as evidenced by her appointment by President Clinton in 1998 to serve as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. She has also served on the N.C. State Board of Elections and the N.C. Equal Access to Justice Commission.

N.C. is on the precipice of becoming an oligarchy. Don’t let this happen! You must VOTE for candidates who support true democracy in our great state. Candidates like Anita Earls.

Kevin Mundy Winston-Salem

Will Tiger Woods win another major championship? Yes. James B. Ewers Jr.

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There are a lot of people out here who have won individual and team championships.

Some have even set records. There is one distinct difference between championships and records. Championships can never be taken away, but records can be broken.

Great achievements bring on great joy. That is what winning does! You must have a high skill level and be able to execute shots at crunch time. A person’s ability to throw a pass in a tight window or to hit a winning three-point shot require superior athleticism. I remember one of my coaches telling me that you play like you practice. If you practice in a sloppy manner, you will probably play in a less than a determined way.

Many years ago, my physical education teacher

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at Atkins High School was Mr. George Green. He was also the boys’ basketball coach. Coach Green was an excellent teacher and a great basketball coach. In class, he would tell us that it’s hard, but it’s fair. That message resonated with me then and stays with me today. I found that life and sports mirror one another.

It takes special people in both arenas to achieve extraordinary things.

I have lived long enough to watch people make some special contributions to our society. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks were difference-makers in civil rights.

Their personal sacrifices made a dream come true.

As you travel across America, you will see a lot of schools and buildings named in their honor. They were important figures and drew large crowds wherever they were.

The same is true in sports. There are some athletes who are magnetic and draw large crowds of people. Muhammad Ali was a champion in the ring and out of the ring. Many years ago, I was privileged to

take a picture with him. Ali took on social issues and spoke passionately about them. He was a beacon for justice. We will never see the likes of a Muhammad Ali again.

If you watched professional golf a few weeks ago, you saw another champion, Tiger Woods.

He won the Tour Championship. We know that Woods made some mistakes in his life and they are well chronicled.

What happened to him probably would have made most people crumble never to be heard from again, but not Tiger Woods.

Physically, he had four surgeries on his back. How do you recover successfully from four operations on your back?

If you are a Tiger critic, then your immediate response is that he had enough money to be able to afford the best doctors and healthcare. Yes, but that is not how the story ends. Tiger Woods exhibited enormous determination to get back in the game.

Many of us didn’t pay much attention to golf

before Tiger Woods. Old school guys like me can recall golfers like Lee Elder and Charlie Sifford.

It is my opinion, they paved the way for Tiger Woods. Some will debate that point but I believe it is true.

Much of America was watching Tiger Woods and not watching professional football. He made pro football seem not as important.

Some sports commentators have said he will never win another major championship. Tiger last won a PGA event in 2013. Five years later, he stands in the winner’s circle again with his 80th tour title.

Are you going to bet against Tiger Woods? Not me.

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

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N.C. lawmakers must change course with Florence While we await the estimates of the full economic Alexandria impact of Hurricane Florence – a number likely Sirota to total in the billions of dollars and to exceed damGuest age inflicted by Hurricane Columnist Matthew just two years ago – it is clear that the storm’s effects are causing great harm to families and communities.

The loss of homes, businesses, and farms, the displacement from communities, and the destruction of schools, roads, and infrastructure have been immense.

What’s more, each event sets off a chain reaction of choices that families and policymakers will have to confront.

Given the scope of the disaster, it is essential that our leaders choose this time to build toward an equitable recovery focused on achieving greater resiliency. This means making sure that each person directly impacted has the resources to rebuild their lives—no matter who they are or where they come from. It means that systems need to change to support community resiliency and the ability to weather future storms.

Policy choices in Raleigh in the coming days and weeks will matter a great deal. Although the hurricane itself was an event of nature, its severity and many of its worst impacts were anything but.

Indeed, past policy choices have assured that these events will continue to diminish the quality of life of North Carolinians: the choice to push people who can’t afford housing to low-lying areas because of the color of their skin; the choice to reject the scientific realities of climate change or to plan development accordingly so as to protect our water supplies and steward our rivers; the

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choice not to adequately fund the systems – schools, social services – that connect the next generation to opportunity and those most in need to the basics.

North Carolina can’t afford to continue to ignore the need for a recovery that is adequately and equitably funded and that is oriented toward long-term resiliency.

The good news is that North Carolina has the resources to achieve such a vision. State policymakers have, for years, been forgoing investments in schools, public health and environmental protection to sock money away in the state’s Rainy Day Fund. That fund now has a balance of $2 billion. State legislators also chose not to appropriate all the revenue they took in last year, leaving more than $500 million unappropriated.

These dollars should be accessed immediately. At the same time, legislators should consider removing their self-imposed super-majority voting requirements for accessing the Rainy Day Fund. This would assure that, in times of need, funding can be made available quickly

Prisons strike across the nation and the media are quiet Roger Cadwell

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In the 2018 election, almost every candidate across the country agree that there is a need for prison reform in the U.S. It is extremely ironic, that a group of Black preachers would be invited to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump, and they would make statements that the administration is doing a great job with prison reform.

The date of this meeting with President Trump was on Aug. 1, 2018, and according to the Industrial Workers of the World Union during that date, they were planning the largest prison strike in U.S. history. Inmates at prisons across the country did stage a 19-day strike from

Aug. 21 to Sept. 9, 2018.

Not one of the Black Preachers discussed a prison strike at the meeting or what happened in April at South Carolina’s Lee Correctional Institution.

There was a riot at the institution. Seven inmates died and 17 were injured.

Because of inmates being killed this year, in many different prisons around the country, there have been hunger strikes, refusal to work strikes, choosing not to go to the kitchen for lunchtime or dinnertime, and refusal to clean or do yard work.

Some of the prisons have been forced to go on lockdown, because prisons cannot run without prisoners working.

Instead of the Black preachers articulating the truth about the deplorable conditions the inmates are forced to live under, the meeting seemed to be a love fest. At this meeting, all the Black preachers were honored to be invited to the White House, and they thought the president

was doing a great job for the Black community.

“Mr. President, Kyle Searcy, Montgomery Alabama. I want to echo all that has been said.

We’re very grateful for your heart toward criminal justice reform, your heart for the urban community.

It’s very – very amazing,” said Bishop Searcy.

Just as very few in mainstream media are talking about the prison strike, the Black preachers are ashamed to discuss their meeting with the president, because it was based on lies. The sad news with the Black preachers was that no one came to the meeting armed with knowledge and information to inform the president: The prison system is broken, the corrections department is corrupt, the institutions are overcrowded and conditions must change.

Since there has been almost a media blackout in 2018, in terms of the prison strike, independent media can only estimate how many prisoners par-

ticipated in the strike.

Some outside supporting groups are calling prisons to get information, but the correction officials are not transparent, and their reports are spotty and sketchy.

As reported by USA Today, incarcerated Americans say the strike is aimed at protesting what they call “modern day slavery.” When any inmate is caught talking about a strike, they are taken out of the general population, isolated, and denied communication.

The inmates have put together a list of demands, which include increased prison wages, more rehabilitation services and more Pell grants. The prisoners want to see an end to all overcrowding, greater sentencing reform and inmates given voting rights once they have completed their time.

There is something fundamentally wrong when Black preachers tell President Donald Trump that his leadership is show-

without the backroom deals and vote swapping that inevitably result from such limits to accessing the people’s money.

An even more important move by legislators would be to postpone or cancel the scheduled tax cuts for big companies and individuals. These tax cuts, set to go into effect in January 2019, will continue to lower the tax rates on income and profits of the rich and profitable corporations and reinforce the tax changes implemented since 2013. Stopping these tax cuts would provide approximately $900 million for addressing emerging needs in the next fiscal year.

In the end, if we want to achieve resiliency, we must make sure our tax code can fund that effort in the longterm. Right now, it cannot. Tax cuts since 2013 that have primarily benefited the rich and big companies have meant we aren’t investing in healthy learning environments for our children, ensuring access to affordable housing, or providing the oversight and monitoring of our water and sewer systems or the polluters who burden them. It means, over time, that we won’t have the dollars to sustain our current commitments, let alone rebuild in a smarter way.

Voters can do their part too by rejecting a proposed income tax cap to the state constitution that appears on this fall’s general election ballot. That change would further limit the tools available to future policymakers and all but assure that the damage inflicted by our leaders’ recent policy choices will continue to haunt us.

Funding a resilient recovery from Hurricane Florence is within reach. State leaders – and particularly the General Assembly – just have to choose to do it.

Alexandra Sirota is the Director of the N.C. Budget and Tax Center. Article printed from NC Policy Watch: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com

E K I R ST ing that he cares and is improving the quality of life for the Black community. Black and Brown communities have been marginalized and treated as less than human since President Trump has been president. He has pushed a racist ideology where Black and Brown children are considered inferior and shooting them in the back is considered justifiable homicide.

President Trump and his international criminal network is laundering stolen money from Russian autocrats, hiring criminal indicted advisors and senior managers, obstruction of justice, and no respect for the rule of law.

Telling the president

what he wants to hear and taking photos was a dereliction of their duties as preachers and says to the Black community that our preachers are disingenuous and cannot be trusted.

Prison reform is “Speaking truth to power and means comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable,” says Dr. Jane Greer of the HuffPost.

Roger Caldwell is the President/CEO of On Point Media Group, a marketing and public relations firm located in Orlando, Florida. He is a graduate of Howard University in political science.

Know your worth, right now

Three words that Morgan we often should folOwens low, but don’t. I didGuest n’t know my Columnist worth or even know I was worthy for many years. How many of us feel or have felt that way?

We settle for the status quo, we keep our head down to not ruffle feathers. We would rather be loved any kind of way than none at all. What kind of life is that?

What kind of worth is that? I struggled for many years over knowing who I was and what I stood for. There is no reason why, other than I let others define what I should look like, how I should feel about myself and accepted how they wanted me to be loved.

I found confidence by helping others.

In turn, I found my self-worth.

I write in my book, “Finding My Sparkle”: “I spent the early part of my life not truly loving myself. I was a victim of bullying, self-doubt, depression and selfhate. Often, I was put down by others that looked like me. I developed a complex about myself – to the point I didn't want to

live anymore, I wanted to be skinny, blonde hair and blue-eyed like my classmates – then I would be ‘pretty.’ I struggled with my self-confidence throughout middle school, high school and college.

My body changed but I still wasn't happy.

It wasn't until I made a conscience decision to love my body and myself no matter what. I was tired of being unhappy. I found that confidence by helping others.

In turn, I found my self-worth. It didn’t happen overnight and it’s still not fully complete, but I know what I do and don’t deserve at this point in my life.”

When I learned to start saying no, my life began to flourish.

I spent over a decade being in relationships that took a toll on my self-esteem.

Toxic relationships that suppressed my growth not only as a woman, but in my career and business. In order to please whomever I was dating I often cancelled my own self-care plans, such as working out or spending time with my friends and family. My mother told me I was “too available” and I was. I was willing to compromise my feelings and priorities for another person. When you do that it allows others to walk over you. I use the word, “allows” because ultimately you are giving them permission to.

I had to learn it was perfectly okay to say “no,” and if someone didn’t respect that no – then that was their problem and not mine. When I learned to start saying no, my life began to flourish. You may lose some friends or relationships but that is just God’s way of making room for those who truly need to be in your life. I had to learn this and many of you reading probably are already going through this, or you will – and that’s okay. You have to be okay with letting go, loving people from a far and continuing to grow in a positive light. Harboring negative energy only takes away time where you should be investing in your career, business or own personal health.

I found my self-worth.

I know what you’re thinking: “Who is she to be preaching about self-worth?”

No, I’m not an expert, or the most confident woman in the world, but I know what it is like to feel worthless. I also know how it feels feeling worthy. Honestly, I choose feeling worthy any day. Even if I am the only one who believes that I am. When you really think about it, why do we give OTHERS control or authority over our own self-worth? It is ours. Being fully transparent, you won’t find your selfworth in a day, a week or even a year. The

journey can be long and often times emotionally painful but it is necessary! I didn’t get the opportunities I wanted until I became the person ready to receive them.

That journey took me twenty-seven years.

While we are building our careers, taking care of our families, let’s remember our why and our worth.

You are worthy. Live everyday as such.

My top tips on finding self-worth: 1. Patience: Know, that you won’t find yourself in a day, a week or even a year. The journey can be long and often times emotionally painful but it is necessary!

2. Believe in you: How can others believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself?

3. Have faith: Without faith any foundation will crumble.

4. Happiness is a choice: Nothing more, nothing less.

5. Let it go: Cut the dead weight out of your life. If someone isn’t helping you to be better, don’t be afraid to love them from afar. It’s not your job to convince them that you’re worthy of anything.

Morgan Owens is the author of “Finding My Sparkle.”

‘Call to Conversation’ promotes mutual respect over dinner

Washington, D.C. who plans to double-major in history and politics and international affairs.

“When you’re seated at a table over a meal, you already feel like a community. Being able to exchange ideas over a meal creates a relaxed, non-combative atmosphere. It’s a conversation and not a debate. A conversation can lead to friendship.”

For Dalia Namak, the Call to Conversation experience dovetails nicely with her career aspirations of becoming a diplomat specializing in U.S.Middle Eastern relations.

“A lot of my friends are very deep thinkers and I like to surround myself with people like that,” said Namak, a senior politics and international affairs and anthropology doublemajor from WinstonSalem.

“Call to Conversation is a way to open up the alleyways in your brain and ensure you can see different perspectives. It allows you a space to voice your own opinion and receive other opinions on the same topic, and see where they connect or disconnect.”

So far, more than 1,200 people have experienced a Call to Conversation dinner. Over the course of this academic year, Wake Forest aims for 1,000 undergraduates and an additional 2,000 parents and alumni to participate.

More information about Call to Conversation is available at c2c.wfu.edu.

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In an age marked by divisiveness and distraction, Wake Forest University aims to build community and strengthen relationships through a program called “Call to Conversation.”

Call to Conversation began last fall as a pilot program of moderated, small-group dinner discussions with alumni and parents. After more than 150 conversations in more than 50 cities – from Kauai, Hawaii to London – Call to Conversation has become an international movement with one goal: to spark more meaningful conversations.

Now the table is set for the entire Wake Forest community – on- and offcampus – to share a meal, discuss a single timely topic, and form relationships based on empathy and mutual respect.

“Authentic conversation is a cornerstone of the Wake Forest experience. It expands our minds through classroom debate, delights us as we share stories over lunch and connects us when we find common ground with colleagues and classmates.

Most of all, conversation is an opportunity to appreciate the common ground we share with others – even those with whom we disagree,” said Wake Forest President Nathan O. Hatch.

As one of the first students to participate in a Call to Conversation, Franco Sto. Domingo said the experience nourished his body and his spirit.

“In a time where keeping quiet is something that does more harm than good, we need events like these to bridge what divides us,” said Sto. Domingo, a senior biology major from Cheraw, S.C. Sto. Domingo’s group of 10 students gathered around a table to discuss the topic of leadership and character. When their moderator asked them to reflect upon a time when they witnessed good character in action, the students shared stories about their parents, a pastor, a physician and a custodial staff member in one of the first-year residence halls.

As the conversation unfolded, participants began to talk more openly, share personal narratives and insights, and truly listen to one another.

Call to Conversation events are not meant to be polarizing. Many of the topics that have been discussed during the pilot program – leadership and character, community and developing champions – are intentionally chosen to bring people together. But when differences of opinion came up in the course of the conversation, instead of retreating to ideological corners, students peacefully navigated these situations, having already established a level of caring and trust for one another.

“I could tell the student who brought it up was leaning one way and I was leaning another, but her example was great.

Everyone should be respected for their views,” said Caroline Bryant, a sophomore from

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Timothy Ramsey

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Tiger shocks the world with win

Tiger Woods recently won the Tour Championship, making it his first PGA Tour victory since 2013. Many thought they would never get the chance to see Woods in the winners’ circle again, but I guess he proved them wrong.

Woods had been gradually improving his performances all year, so you could see this win coming a mile away. Back in August, he finished second at the PGA Championship. I wrote a column stating it was only a matter of time before Tiger put it all together and won a tournament and guess what, I was right.

This victory is even more amazing when you factor in he had his fourth back surgery only 17 months ago. Needless to say, this reporter was as excited for Tiger winning as I have been for any athlete in many years.

I was happy for Tiger, not because he is my favorite golfer, but because he faced so much adversity and overcame it all. He was invited to participate in the Ryder Cup to represent the United States this year.

I knew it was going to be a short time before Woods put all the elements of his game together for an entire tournament. Once he overcame his health issues, all that was left was for him to regain the swing that took him to such tremendous heights.

Tiger at his peak was so much better than everyone else on the tour. The way I figured it, once he became healthy, all he needed to be was 85 percent of his former self and that would still be good enough to beat the best the PGA Tour has to offer.

Another part of what made Tiger so dominant was his intimidating presence on the course. Woods seemed to have that swagger in full display the entire tournament, especially Sunday.

Woods seems primed to have a very successful 2019 season.

According to Westgate Las Vegas Superbook, he is the betting

favorite for the Masters Tournament. If Tiger can capture a major title next year, that will put him back on pace to possibly catch Jack Nicklaus for most Major titles in the history of the game.

The scene that Sunday, Sept. 23, as Tiger was walking up to the 18th green was awe inspiring. The crowd that followed Woods was reminiscent of when he was in his prime during the early part of the century.

I don't think Woods is done improving. There are a couple of things he can improve upon during the off-season that will bode well for him come next year. That should be very scary for the rest of the players on the tour.

Mt. Tabor introduces newest members of the school’s hall of fame Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds

OCTOBER 4, 2018

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Mt. Tabor High School recently inducted four new members into their hall of fame. Last Thursday night, Sept. 27, a ceremony was held in their honor.

The inductees were: Art Brown, David Thomas Brown, Dr. Eric Griggs and Ken Hauser. Dr. Griggs gave the students of Mt. Tabor a special presentation on the heart and its inner workings the morning of the ceremony.

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Football legend speaks of past and future

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Parkland High School has produced its fair share of talented athletes throughout the years. One of the best to ever carry the football for the Mustangs was Brandon Isaiah.

Isaiah was a stud running back for Parkland in the late 1990s. He went on to play his collegiate ball at the University of Virginia.

His Number 8 jersey has

been retired by Parkland and he was recently inducted into the third class of the Parkland High School Hall of Fame.

“It was kind of surreal,” Isaiah said about being inducted into the Parkland Hall of Fame. “The way I was raised coming up was to always strive to be the best. To get a call to know that I am technically as good as other great players that have played at my high

school, which I take pride in being a Parkland alum, was a great feeling.”

Isaiah's talents did not stop on the football field.

He was also a star player for the Mustangs basketball team as well. He says that basketball was actually his first love, but football just came so naturally to him.

“Sports was always like a family thing for us because my father was a

longtime coach and my older brother was a great athlete,” he said.

“Growing up playing for the Tiny Indians was a big deal. Being the youngest in the household, I felt like there was always a standard to live up to.”

“I actually had a couple of offers to play Division I AA basketball in high school. I pretty much just played a lot of sports like baseball as well as running

track, on top of football and basketball.”

The transition from the 10th to 11th grade was where Isaiah realized that football could really take him places. He rushed for over 1,800 yards during his junior year and followed that up with a state championship on the basketball team.

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Brandon Isaiah, head coach at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia, was recently inducted into the third class of the Parkland High School Hall of Fame.

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weight room and took some strides,” he said. “I had a big year in football and then we went 29-1 and won the state championship in basketball, so athletically my abilities just took off.”

“I had so much success athletically that year individually, but basketball opened up a lot of things for me. The thing growing up was that you wanted to

go DI. In my junior year, I started to get a lot more mail and started getting recruited heavier and getting letters. Having the opportunity to go to college to play football became something that was more realistic to me.”

Isaiah says the recruiting process was really fun for him. He says many of the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) schools started approaching him. He says some of the schools wanted him to play on the defensive side of the ball, but his heart was at the

running back position.

Isaiah said he had his mind made up that he wanted to leave the state of North Carolina to play college football. He says growing up he didn't have a lot of money, so to leave the state he knew he had to get a scholarship.

The University of Virginia approached him a few days before signing day. Isaiah says he knew there had been former local greats that attended the university, so when they offered him a scholarship he accepted.

Mt. Tabor Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Eric Griggs, left, stands with Mt. Tabor head basketball coach Andy Muse before students the morning of Sept. 27.

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coming back to speak with the students. “It's about the students, it's about being an example and it's about looking at myself 30 years ago, knowing what they can see is what they can be.”

“It makes no sense for me to have this life experience and not be able to give that vision to them,” Griggs continued. “The hall of fame is a great honor, but to be honest, it's about the kids, showing them that it is possible to grow up in Winston-Salem and go all over the world.”

Art Brown graduated from Mt. Tabor in 1999.

He was the 1998 USA Today top prep football player in the state of North Carolina. Other accomplishments include; Piedmont All-Conference designation from 19951998, Central Piedmont Offensive Player of the Year 1997-1998, All Northwest designation 1997-1998, 1998 Shrine Bowl selection, All-State selection 1998-1999 and

rushed for 2,145 rushing yards in a single season.

David Thomas Brown is a Mt. Tabor High School alumnus and a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is a Broadway performer in the “Book of Mormon (lead),” and “American Psycho.” His Off-Broadway performances include: “The Legend of Georgia McBride” and “Heathers: The Musical.” Brown was a national tour performer in “The Bridges of Madison County” and was a guest star in the television show “Chicago P.D.” Griggs graduated from Mt. Tabor in 1988. He is a community medicine and health educator dedicated to raising health and wellness awareness across the United States using a mantra of “Get Checked.

Get Fit. Get Moving!”

Griggs is a Champion for Change Award recipient, Jack & Jill Inc. leadership & community service award recipient and Robert C. Baird Award winner for overachievement in pursuit of a medical degree.

Griggs is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Tulane University School of Medicine.

Ken Houser is part of the Mt. Tabor High School Class of 1972: the “Class that Never Was” because the 12 grade was eliminated from the school before the students could graduate. He is a longtime supporter of the school, however. He is the Legacy Class Chairman and a part of the Mt. Tabor High School 50 Anniversary Committee. Houser is the North Carolina Tobacco International CEO, NICORUB LLC president and vice chairman of High Point University Board of Trustees. He is also a Clemmons Moravian Church volunteer.

Griggs says he thought it was a joke when he received the call that he was to be inducted. He says he felt like he was just doing what he was supposed to do, because that is the way he was raised.

Griggs says he is humbled to be a part of this year’s hall of fame class for Mt. Tabor.

“Virginia came down three days before signing day, which was great because we have had some guys from Winston-Salem that have had some success there,” he continued. “It was kind of like there was a tradition of North Carolina guys going to UVA and being successful.

I felt like they were my opportunity to go Division I and leaving the state, so I ended up picking Virginia.”

Unfortunately for Isaiah, his college career did not go as he planned.

A knee injury and a coaching staff change during his redshirt freshman year somewhat derailed what would have been a promising career as the starting tailback for the Cavaliers.

“Most of my role in college was relegated to being a reserve player and a special teams guy,” Isaiah continued. “My career went a little different than how I thought would.”

“I got injured my redshirt freshman year and the

guy that recruited me retired my freshman year.

The next year the school brought in the Number 6 recruiting class in the nation, so you know how that goes. I made a lot of plays on special teams and games where I made some plays, but the plan was never clearly directed for me to become a star, which is what happens to a lot of guys who get injured or go through a coaching change.”

Overall, Isaiah says he is happy with his career because he was able to be a part of a “great program” at UVA. He says five of the guys whom he played in the same backfield with in college made it to the NFL at some point.

Isaiah says he had thoughts of transferring schools at one point, but decided to stick it out at UVA. “I thought about transferring, but I've never been the guy that was like ‘I am going to go somewhere else to play,’” he said. “I always felt like if I worked

hard and stayed the course, that things would happen for me.”

Isaiah graduated from UVA in 2004 with a degree in sociology. He had a few tryouts with NFL teams but was unable to latch on with any franchise. He had a successful career playing Arena Football for several years, while also coaching high school football.

Isaiah got his opportunity to be a head coach at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia.

He feels his experience as a Division I athlete allows him to relate to his players better, while also giving him more credibility when he gives them instructions.

He says he wants to master being a high school coach before he even thinks of moving up to the college level. He says he wants to teach the proper work ethic to his team because many young players have a “sense of entitlement” that was not present when he played high school sports.

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Glenn grad recalls time spent as U.S. Olympian T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Being an Olympic medalist puts you in a very small fraternity. Randy Jones, Forsyth County native and Glenn High School graduate, happens to be one of those in it.

Jones won a Silver medal in the four-man bobsled event in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Throughout his Jones competed in the career, he competed in four Winter Olympics four different Olympic Games times.

(1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006). Jones is also a quickly that the Olympics member of the Duke is more than who is just the best athlete.”

University Hall of Fame.

The expectations for Following graduation from Glenn, Jones attend- the 1998 games in Nagano, ed Duke University. He Japan were higher than was a member of both the ever for the American bobfootball and track teams. sled teams. After a hard After graduation, Jones fought competition, the had his eyes set on a track Americans finished fifth in career, but was instead the four-man bobsled, .02 introduced to the sport of of a second out of earning a bronze medal. bobsledding.

“That was really a “As I was finishing up my career at Duke, some- heartbreaking one for us,” one from Team USA called said Jones. “After ’98, I my track coach and basi- had to take a season off to my career cally stated to them they evaluate choice.” are recruiting a different Jones made the decibreed of athlete and if I would be interested,” said sion to come back to what Jones. “I called them back he loves after taking a year and was not totally inter- off. He and another memested at first but it definite- ber of the 1998 four- man ly grew on me, needless to team went out recruiting for the right pieces to fit in say.

“At first I thought to for the 2002 games in Salt myself ‘What the heck Lake City.

“So we got a team have I gotten myself together, basically to say into,’” he continued. “We had guys that took one trip we are going to go back,” and they were done. It Jones said. “Going into takes some getting used to, 2002, we put together what but the thrill was there Day we thought was the best of the best and we had good One.” Jones describes walk- success. In Salt Lake we ing into his first opening thought we had a good ceremony at the Olympics chance to get a medal.”

All the stars seemed to as “breathtaking.”

The align for the four-man American team was lookAmerican bobsled team. ing to change their fortunes from years past. His When it was all over, the two-man bobsled team fin- American's brought home ished 13 overall his first a silver medal. Jones had time out at the Olympic finally accomplished a Games in Lillehammer, goal that was a decade in the making.

Norway.

“At that point, it had “All of these emotions been 12 years of hard work and adrenaline I was feeling was great and this was and to finally get that burjust marching in the cere- den lifted off of you is hard mony,” he said. “We did to explain,” he said. “I did not do as well as we were this so long for four minslated to, but I learned utes, because there are four runs which are around a

Bennett College gets new VP

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GREENSBORO – A higher education development professional with expertise in financial advising, philanthropic management and fundraising is the new vice president for Institutional Advancement at Bennett College.

LaDaniel “Danny” Gatling II, who has significant experience in the financial services industry and 18 years of executive development experience in higher education, began working at Bennett on Sept. 4.

Gatling comes to Bennett from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he worked as director of development for constituent programs. In that role, Gatling served as a close collaborator and partner to the University’s schools, centers and institutes in developing effective strategies to increase major donor activity and grow the prospect base to support a $4.25 billion comprehensive campaign.

Before working in Chapel Hill, Gatling worked at Elon University’s School of Law as the assistant dean for development and served as the senior fundraising officer and strategic partner of the dean.

Gatling earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Science in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University.

After graduating from A&T in 1994, Gatling worked with the architectural engineering firm of Alley, Williams, Carmen and King in Greensboro.

In 1995, he chose to pursue a career in financial

minute a piece, so I spent 12 years for 12 minutes of glory.”

Jones recalled all of the trials the team endured during the 2002 games.

He says there were ups and downs, especially concerning the weather during the final runs of the day.

He says he contemplated retirement following the 2002 Winter Olympics.

He decided to carry on with the momentum the team built up by winning the silver medal.

Jones took time off from the sport in 2002-03, but returned once again for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. He says he had a lot on his mind during these games due to having young twins back at home. Jones did not compete in 2006 games, but was a part of the team.

Jones says he never was a guy that went after

accolades. He says when he looks back at his career, he can see that he has accomplished a lot.

“Sometimes when I sit back and look, I think to myself ‘I did kind of rock that out a little bit,’” he said with a laugh. “If you just put it on paper and you look at it, you say ‘man that is a good resume right there,’ but you would never hear that from me unless someone asks.”

When asked what he misses most about bobsledding, he simply said “the competition” and the friendships he made with teammates and competitors.

Jones currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and works as a technology director for a global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company, according to Wikipedia.

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After more than a decade in the sport of bobsledding, Jones finally achieved his goal of winning an Olympic medal.

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He said he looks forward to returning to Bennett, where he worked as associate vice president for Institutional Advancement from 2006 to 2007.

“I am excited about returning to Bennett, where the history and traditions are so rich,” Gatling said. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Dawkins, the faculty and staff at the College.”

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WSTA will hold eight public meetings on changes to WSTA’s schedule Due to the expected shutdown of Business 40 from Peters Creek Parkway to Highway 52, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) will make changes to several of its current routes and add express service to accommodate commuters. The shutdown will not only affect several of WSTA’s bus routes/schedules, it promises to increase traffic congestion and driver frustrations. Therefore, WSTA will provide increased frequency on six of its current routes and a newly-created Park & Ride Program on two routes; with direct service downtown to various employer worksites. WSTA will share several transfer points with the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART).

Public meetings will be conducted throughout Winston-Salem beginning Oct. 8 to share the new WSTA bus schedules and changes.

Simultaneously, a travel training course will be available for those who want to learn how to best use WSTA & PART public transportation services. Every 30 minutes, Routes 80, 85, 95 103, 104 and 107 will provide increased service via a second bus on each route. Routes 80, 85, 103, 104 and 107 typically operate Monday – Saturday until midnight and Sunday until 7pm.

Route 95 runs Monday-Friday from 6:10 am until 7:25 p.m. WSTA’s Park & Ride service will operate until 9pm Monday-Sunday on Route 83 and Monday-Saturday on Route 84. A Guaranteed Ride Program (GRP) will be available for registered Park & Ride Program participants. The GRP is a free service for registered participants in the event of a personal emergency: sudden illness at work, a sick child, spouse/significant other or parent. As of Oct. 1, Park & Ride participants can register for the program on WSTA’s website: www.wstransit.com.

Winston-Salem Performing Arts Alliance to produce ‘Lion King’ in November Elliott D. Lowery, founder and Executive Director of the Winston-Salem Performing Arts Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization, is making plans to produce a production of the “The Lion King” in mid-November. Children ages 6 to 18 are encouraged to sign up. Interested individuals should go to the website wspaa55.org and complete the brief online registration form. Or you may contact the organization at (336) 486-1288.

Aaron King named planning director The City-County Planning Board has voted to hire Aaron King as the director of planning and development services for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. King succeeds Paul Norby, who retired Aug. 1.

King joined the City-County Planning Department in 2005 and has been the land use coordinator for the CityCounty Planning and Development Services Department since 2013. Prior to that he was the principal planner overKing seeing design and development review. Before joining the CityCounty Planning staff he worked as a county planner for Franklin County, Virginia, from 2003 to 2005.

Arnold King (no relation), the chairman of the City-County Planning Board, said, “We’re very fortunate to have someone of Aaron’s ability already on the staff. He has been a very important contributor to the excellent reputation our Planning Department currently enjoys and is well respected for his very thoughtful and helpful approach to planning matters. We’re convinced that he has the experience, temperament and integrity to be an outstanding planning director for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.”

King, 39, is a native of Winston-Salem. He has a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning from East Carolina University and a master’s in public administration from Appalachian State University. King lives in Winston-Salem with his wife, Megan. King’s salary will be $125,000 annually.

Wake Forest Baptist names new director for Maya Angelou Center Noted professor and researcher Goldie S. Byrd, Ph.D., has been named director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity (MACHE), part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. In her new role, Byrd will help MACHE support Wake Forest Baptist’s learning health care system by advancing health care equity research, transforming how health and wellness are delivered to communities, fostering partnerships among researchers, community members and health systems, encouraging career development of minority faculty and students and increasing the number of minority college and high school students who join health care careers. In 2003, Byrd joined the faculty at North Carolina A&T State University, where she was the first female chair of the Department of Biology and the first permanent female dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She most recently served as professor of biology and interim executive director of N.C. A&T’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s Aging and Community Health.

Byrd earned two bachelor’s degrees from N.C. A&T and her Ph.D. in microbiology from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Byrd has served on numerous national and state advisory boards and is a member of the National Black College Hall of Fame.

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Community Calendar

TODAY, Oct. 4-7 – Shop the Block Shop the Block will take place on Oct. 4-7 in Winston-Salem.

Please visit http://www.downtownws.com/shop-theblock/ for a list of participating retailers.

NOW - Oct. 26 – Free Flu Shots The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is extending free flu shots through Friday, Oct. 26, during the Fall Flu Vaccine Clinic. The Clinic will run at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, 1799 N. Highland Ave. Check in at registration table outside of Clinic 3. More information can be found at https://www.forsyth.cc/Pub licHealth/flu_fighter.aspx NOW - Oct. 26 – Online voting competition International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro (ICRCM) is participating in a national on-line voting competition for preservation grant funding of $150,000.

Votes are needed. For more info or to vote, visit VoteYourMainStreet.org/G reensboro.

Oct. 5 – “Night of Talent” The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville presents “Life Song - A Night of Talent” on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

The event will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville. For more info, call (336) 996-6696 or email at dirdevelop@shepctrkville.com.

Oct. 6 – Movie Night in the Village Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 S Peace Haven Road, Clemmons, will have movie night on Oct. 6. “E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial” is the movie.

Admission is free. Event begins at 5 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m. Don't forget your blanket and chairs.

The Jerry Long YMCA campus is alcohol, dog, and tobacco free. More information is at facebook.com/events/2629134 27781922/.

Oct. 6 – Oktoberfest The eighth annual Kernersville Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 3-6 p.m. on the lawn at Körner’s Folly.

Must be 21+ to attend.

Tickets are $35 per person.

Tickets are nonrefundable.

They may be purchased at kornersfolly.org/event/kern ersvilleoktoberfest/.

Oct. 6 & 20 – Volunteers needed Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful is looking for volunteers to assist with the Big Sweep cleanup of local waterways and Community Roots Day. The Big Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Oct. 20 is Community Roots Day from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers should arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. at North Hills Elementary School, 340 Alspaugh Drive. Online volunteer signup is KWSB.CityofWS.org or call CityLink 311 for more info.

Oct. 7 – Gospel Fest Gospel Fest, known for its soul warming variety of gospel music, will return on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 36 p.m. It is presented by The Chronicle. This event will be at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds directly by the clock tower. Entry into Gospel Fest is free upon payment to get into the fair.

For more information, go to http://www.wschronicle.com/2018/09/dixieclassic-fair-gospel-festjust-days-away/.

Oct. 7 – Reading series The Living Room

Theatre Reading Series presents: “Freedom Summer” by Cynthia G. Robinson on Oct. 7 from 36 p.m. at Donald J. Reaves Student Center, WSSU. For more information, go t o https://ncblackrep.org/living-room-theatre/.

Oct. 8 – Fiction Contest deadline The NC State Fiction Contest is accepting entries for its 2018 competition.

Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, this free literary contest is open to North Carolina residents and is one of the largest free-to-enter writing contests in the South. The postmark deadline is Oct. 8. For rules and more information, visit go.ncsu.edu/fictioncontest.

Oct. 8, 15 & 22– Free prostate exams Cone Health offers free prostate screenings for men ages 45 to 69 in Oct. To qualify for screening, men must not have received a prostate exam in the past 12 months. The prostate screenings take place at various Cone Health locations. Screening dates, times and locations are as follows: *Oct. 8, MedCenter High Point, 5 – 6 p.m. *Oct. 15, Brown Summit Family Medicine, Brown Summit, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. *Oct. 22, MedCenter Kernersville, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Oct. 10-13 – Big 4 Anniversary The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County will host a four-day celebration, Oct. 10-13.

For tickets and schedule of events, contact: Big 4 Office at (336) 464-3137 or online at big4gala.eventbrite.com.

Oct. 11 – Annual fundraising event Black Philanthropy Initiative's annual fundraising event – “It's a Tradition: Building on a Legacy of Giving” – will be held on Oct. 11 from 6 7:30 p.m. at The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Reynolds Place Room, 251 Spruce St. Short program starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.

To RSVP, email Leila Warren at lwarren@wsfoundation.or g or (336) 714-3441.

Oct. 12 – Charity Golf Tournament deadline On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Salem Glen Country Club in Clemmons, 1000 Glen Day Drive, will host a charity golf tournament. The SECCA Slam for Art benefits the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in WinstonSalem, NC. Registration closes Friday, Oct. 12 at SECCAslamForArt.org.

Oct. 12 – Retirement workshop deadline R e t i r e m e n t Reimagined, a four-week workshop, will be on Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6 and 13 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Workshop is limited to 16 participants. Reservations are required by Oct. 12.

The workshops will be held on Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6 and 13, 2018 from 6:30-9 p.m. The registration fee is $45. For more info, contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or Info@Shepherdscenter.org .

Oct. 13 – Cuban car show The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is presenting a Cuban Car Show and 2nd Saturday @ SECCA in partnership with the Old Salem Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America on Saturday, Oct.13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SECCA, 750 Marguerite Drive in Winston-Salem. This event

is free and open to the public.

Oct. 13 – Conversation with local candidates Planned Parenthood will have local candidates for conversation on Oct. 13 at Forsyth County Central Library auditorium, 660 W. Fifth St. Winston-Salem from 3-4:30 p.m.

Oct. 15 – Film Screening and C o m m u n i t y Conversation A documentary, “Power to Heal,” will be showing on Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at the WSSU at the Anderson Center, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. This program is free and open to people of all ages.

RSVP requested.

Refreshments will be served. Register by Oct. 11 at (877) 926 8300 (toll free) or visit https://aarp.cvent.com/d/w bq798/.

Oct. 15 – Blood Drive Donate blood with Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Call 1888-59-BLOOD or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appointment at any location.

Cone Health MedCenter, 1635 NC 66 South, Kernersville, will have a blood drive on Oct. 15 at noon. More public drives can be found at Community Blood Center of the Carolinas’ website www.cbcc.us.

Oct. 16 – Career Expo Winston Salem Urban league will have the 2018 Fall Career Expo on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The event will be held at 510 N. Trade St. Visit wsubran.org for more details or to register to attend. For information, email info@wsurban.org.

Oct. 17 – Application deadline The mayor of Clemmons and Village Council are seeking interested applicants for one seat at-large position (three-year term), on the Forsyth County Resources Commission. The application deadline is Oct. 17.

For more information, visit http://www.cityofws.org/d epartments/planning/board s a n d commissions/forsyth-county-historic-resources-commission/what-is-the-hrc.

Oct. 18 – Lecture by Elizabeth Chew The Hidden Town Project, an initiative of Old Salem Museums & Gardens, in partnership with Wake Forest University’s Department of History, is presenting a lecture by Elizabeth Chew on Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road. It is free, open to the public and requires no pre-registration.

Oct. 18 – Fall Meeting Downtown Winston Salem partnership will host its Fall Meeting in Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will be at the Embassy Suites, 460 N. Cherry St. The keynote speaker will be Bruce Katz.

Tickets are $450 for a table of eight or $45 individually. They can be purchased at www.downtownws.com.

Oct. 18-20 – One-Act Plays The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) production of American Voices: Two One-Act Plays on Oct. 18-21. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce Street, in downtown Winston-Salem. er

Oct. 20 – Season open-

Piedmont Chamber Singers begins its 41st concert season on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 PM, at Maple Springs United Methodist Church, with John Rutter’s Mass of the Children, performed with the WinstonSalem Girls’ Chorus. For more information, call (336) 722-4022 or visit w w w. p i e d m o n t c h a m bersingers.org.

Oct. 20 – Youth Art Show On Saturday, Oct. 20, The Youth Art Show of Winston-Salem will feature local, talented youth artists, ages 8-18The show will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. at MIXXER, which is located at 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Winston-Salem.

The event is outdoors, free and open to the public. For more information, log onto The Youth Art Show of Winston-Salem’s website a t www.youthartshowofws.co m or email Leslie at youthartshowofws@gmail. com.

Oct. 20 – Grand Reopening Forsyth County Parks and Recreation and Tanglewood Park announce that the Championship Course’s Grand Reopening will be Oct. 20. Activities and demonstrations start at 9 a.m. and the ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9:50 a.m. For more information, please contact Mike Wilcox, Director of Golf, at (336) 703.6423 or wilcoxma@forsyth.cc.

Oct. 22 – Conversation with Leslie Morgan Steiner For Domestic Violence Month, Solarté Collections of Winston-Salem, NC, makers of luxury French skin care products, presents an evening of conversation with New York Times bestselling Author, Leslie Morgan Steiner, on Oct 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in WinstonSalem. Steiner will sign books at the event. Tickets ($35) and books ($16) can be purchased from SolarteCollections.com.

SECCA is located at 750 Marguerite Drive.

Oct. 23 – Bread for the World Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation Bread for the World will be held on Oct. 23 from 6-9 p.m. The simulation is an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. The event will be at Wingate Hall, Lower Auditorium 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem. To register, visit https://docs.google.co m/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP yP8ncfy7ctg_0l0Rc1w4Hp aMuvllfYImVvFCXCjghs ve6g/viewform Oct. 24 – 133rd Annual Meeting The Winston-Salem Chamber will have its 133rd Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Winston Ballroom, Benton Convention Center, 301 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem.

The keynote address will be delivered by Tim Sloan, CEO and president of Wells Fargo & Co.

Oct. 24-27 – Pink Crawl In honor of breast cancer awareness, the second annual Pink Crawl events will be held throughout Downtown Winston-Salem on Oct. 24- 27. To see a listing of events or to purchase a ticket, visit .

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Noah’s Steadfast Faith Lesson Scripture: Genesis 6:9b-22

By the end of this lesson, we will *Recall Noah’s faithful obedience to God in building the ark. *Repent of the times we failed to follow God’s instructions. *Resolve to do what God commands regardless of the challenges.

Background: The time and place are unknown. But we do know that Noah’s name means “Rest.” That he was “a preacher of righteousness” according to 2 Peter 2:5 and he is best known for building the ark to house animals of every kind and his family of eight for 150 days. The flood and destruction all happened because God looked at man and saw that his wickedness was “great” and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually (Genesis 6:5). Note: Prior to the flood there was no rain.

Lesson: Human wickedness had become total and universal, with the exception of Noah. He lived by God’s righteous standards, was blameless by comparison with his peers, and he “walked with God,” which refers to an intimate relationship with God also used to describe Enoch (verses 9-11). Because humanity had become totally corrupt, God decided to destroy all flesh, including the animals (verses 12-13). God is always specific with His instructions and intentional. Noah was instructed by God to build an ark (a hollow chest, a box designed to float on water). God’s details included type of wood (gopher), a water repellant (pitch) and dimensions: It was to be 450 feet long, 75 feet broad and 45 feet deep with three stories, a roof, a window and a door (verses 14-16).

The intent was to save what He had created. God tells Noah the reason for him building the ark is that “I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under the heaven; and every thing on earth shall die.” (verse 17). Noah and his family were to be the only human survivors.

God’s promise to Noah was by implication a covenant made by God with the whole future human race (verse 18). God was starting over by saving a pair male and female of all animal inhabitants of the earth. Being thorough in His instructions, God tells Noah to pack food for the trip (verses 19-21). God has intentionally provided divine protection and blessings conditional only on Noah’s complete obedience to His instructions, which Noah carried out (verse 22). (The Leaders Bible, the MacArthur Study Bible, UMI and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

For Your Consideration: What motivates or should motivate us to do things God’s way versus the way someone else might? Are instructions valuable and should they always be followed?

Life’s Application: God wants to use men and women of faith, consistency and character. These standards are high and are the personal traits that God honors.

Noah must have been a controversial figure in his day because he stood out from the crowd in a God-honoring way. How can we act on God’s call to make a stand for Him? “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and I will receive you.” (2 Corinthians 6:17)

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NOW - Oct. 7 General Assembly The 101st General Assembly of the Holiness Church of God Inc., with General Bishop Theodore R. Rice, General Vice President James Ijames and 2nd General Vice Bishop David Terry presiding, will convene through Sunday, Oct. 7. The churches will assemble at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, 1640 S.M. Caesar Drive, where Vice Ruling Elder Robert R. Edmond Jr., is the host pastor.

Oct. 5-7 Pastoral and church anniversary Greater Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of its senior pastor, Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter, beginning Friday, Oct. 5 with a banquet. The events will culminate on Sunday, Oct. 7,

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Emmanuel Baptist Church's Christian Convocation will be on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks as the guest speaker. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Hendricks will return as the guest speaker for the 10 a.m. morning worship service on Oct. 7.

For more information, please contact the church office at (336) 788-7023.

The Rev. Dr. John Mendez is the senior pastor of Emmanuel, located at 1075 Shalimar Drive.

Dr. Hendricks, a lifelong social activist, is one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America, Emmanuel Baptist says in a press release. The ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African-American biblical scholar writing today.

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A widely sought lecturer and media spokesperson, Dr. Hendricks' appearances include CNN, CBS, Fox News, Fox Business News, the Discovery Channel, PBS, BBC, NHK Japan Television and the Bloomberg Network. He has provided running event commentary for National Public Radio, MSNBC, and the al-Jazeera and Aspire international television networks. He has been a member of the Faith Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee, for whom he delivered the closing benediction at the 2008 Democratic Convention; served on the National

Religious Leaders Advisory Committee of the 2008 Democratic Presidential campaign and served in the Religion and Foreign Policy Working Group at the U.S. Department of State under Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry.

The Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation has called his work "the boldest post-colonial writing ever seen in Western biblical studies."

Dr. Hendricks' bestselling book, “The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted” (Doubleday, 2006), was declared "essential reading for Americans" by the Washington Post. The “Politics of Jesus” was the featured subject of the 90minute C-SPAN special hosted by the Center for American Progress, "Class, Politics and Christianity."

Former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, former Gov.

Howard Dean, has pronounced his most recent book, “The Universe Bends Toward Justice: Radical Reflections on the Bible, the Church and the Body Politic” (Orbis, 2011), a "tour de force."

Hendricks holds the Master of Divinity with academic honors from Princeton Theological Seminary, and both the M.A. and Ph.D. in Religions of Late Antiquity from Princeton University.

A former Wall Street investment executive and past president of Payne Theological Seminary, the oldest African American theological seminary in the United States, Dr. Hendricks is currently a visiting scholar at Columbia University in the Department of Religion and the Institute for Research in African American Studies; a visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary, and emeritus professor of Biblical Interpretation at New york Theological Seminary.

‘We are a community church’ Organizers say the participation from the community this year is larger than in years’ past.

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Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101 N. Dunleith Ave., held its annual Friends, Family and Community weekend celebration last Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30.

Zion Memorial has been holding this annual event for nearly two decades. The Rev. Randell Cain Jr., Zion Memorial senior pastor, says this year they wanted to focus more on the members of the surrounding community dur-

ing the annual celebration.

“The focus of it initially was more so like a reunion type of event here,” said Cain. “As I became pastor of the church back in April of 2017, God put on my heart as to we need to make a decision whether we were going to be a church in the community, or a community church.”

“Where God led us was ,we are here, so we need to be a community church. It doesn't make sense for the bulk of the members to be on the other side of town and come here for a

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at the 9:30 a.m. worship service, with guest psalmist Stellar Award winner Kelontae Gavin, best known for the song “No Ordinary Worship.” For further information, contact the church at (336) 661-0226.

Oct. 6 Motorcycle Charity Ride On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Daughters of Deborah of Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church, 149 North Wheeler St., will host a Motorcycle Charity Ride.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Contact Brenda McFarlin at (336) 655-7233 or Pallas Q. Purvis at (336) 962-8211 for additional information.

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Sunday or Wednesday experience. We want to have a chance to make a positive impact on and with the community.”

The festivities on Saturday included fun activities for the youth, singing, dancing, food, bingo and even a table set up for people to register to vote. The Sunday service included a community choir where members of the surrounding area joined with the choir of Zion Memorial to perform during the service.

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Rev. Randell Cain Jr. is senior pastor of Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church.

The DLS Singing Choir of New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church of 7000 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, will celebrate its third concert on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact (336) 945-9083 or (336) 945-5618. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott Sr. is the pastor.

Oct. 6 Renewal Conference DUNAMIS ministries is holding its “I AM” Mind Renewal Conference on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m. at 5114 Harvey Road, Jamestown, N.C. Doors open at 9 a.m. The cost is $15. For more information and to register, visit www.dunamisdunamis.org.

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“We want to make it very clear that we are a community church and part of that means we have to go across the street sometimes to walk some people back across the street with us,” Cain continued.

Cain was formerly an associate pastor with Zion Memorial before taking on the senior pastor duties.

Previously he was heavily involved with the planning of

the Friends and Family weekend. He says he just wants to see the event continue to grow.

“The thing about Zion Memorial is this: It is a church with a big heart for love and a big heart for service,” he said. “What I would like to say is that I have been a facilitator of the service, but as you can see there are many hands that are doing the work.”

Cain says he is overjoyed to be the leader of a congregation that is for the community instead of just in the community. He says, “This is what the church is supposed to be about.

“What I love about what is happening here at Zion Memorial, is a spirit of engagement and a desire for our church to do better,” he said.

Kenny Inzar, event co-chairman, says it was good to see the event come together once they had a chance to get everything together. He said the fellowship of the event is the most important thing for him.

“I would like to do this every day to be honest,” said Inzar. “It feels good because this is a growing church and we are here for the community.”

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Oct. 6-7 Convocation Emmanuel Baptist Church's Christian Convocation will occur on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. at the church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, with the Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks as the guest speaker. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Hendricks is also the guest speaker for the 10 a.m. morning worship service on Sunday, Oct. 7. For more information, contact the church office – (336) 788-7023. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez is the senior pastor of Emmanuel.

Oct. 7 Gospel Fest Gospel Fest, known for its soul warming variety of

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Oct. 25 – Public Forum A public forum for persons with disabilities, their advocates and service providers will be held on Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the forum is to discuss and receive comments about the accessibility of city services, programs and activities for persons with disabilities. It will be held at Council Chamber, Room 230, City Hall 101 N. Main St. This event is free and free parking will be available in the north surface lot beside City Hall.

Oct. 26 – Annual Awards Luncheon Winston-Salem Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities (MCPD) will hold its Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Novant Health Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway.

The cost to attend the luncheon is $15. For more information, please contact us at (336) 245-5678 or e m a i l wsmcpd@gmail.com.

Oct. 27 – 2018 Alzheimer’s Walk The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will host the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct 27.

Check in opens at 9 a.m. and the Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer, visit alz.org/walk or call (800) 272-3900.

Oct. 27 – Money management workshop Money Management and Business Solutions, LLC is sponsoring a workshop to help you understand how credit works on Oct. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be located at Allen Tate Conference Room, 147 South Cherry St., Suite 100, Winston-Salem. Cost is $30. To register for this event, go to: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/improve-your-credit-improve-your-life-tickets-50140335092.

Oct. 27 – Party at the Polls A coalition of local non-partisan grassroots organizations is throwing a Party at the Polls on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will be held at

T H E C H R ON I C LE gospel music, will return on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 36 p.m. It is presented by The Chronicle. This event will be at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds directly by the clock tower. Entry into Gospel Fest is free upon payment to get into the fair.

For more information, go to http://www.wschronicle.com/2018/09/dixieclassic-fair-gospel-festjust-days-away/.

Oct. 7 9th Pastoral Anniversary Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., will celebrate the ninth Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr. on Oct. 7.

For more info, call the church office at (336) 4182003.

Reynolds Park Shelter #4, behind the WR Anderson Recreation Center at 2450 Reynolds Park Road. For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com /events/211049862260094 3/.

Oct. 27 – March on the Polls 2018 Triad Women’s March is hosting March on the Polls on Oct. 27 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church (1075 Shalimar Dr.). Please visit https://www.facebook.com /triadwomensmarch/ or https://2018triadmotp.even tbrite.com for more information.

NOW - Oct. 27 – Farmers Market There will be a farmers market held from through Oct. 27 at Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road, Clemmons.

For more information, please contact Megan Ledbetter at (336) 766-7511.

Nov. 2 – New album release tour Winston-Salem, NCbased quartet Stellar Circuits will have a concert featuring their new album “Ways We Haunt” on Nov. 2 at the RAMKAT, 170 W 9th St. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Admission is $7.75 for general audience or $12 For Stageside VIP & Perch.

More info can be found at www.stellarcircuitsmusic.c om.

Dec. 8 – Jazzy Christmas On Saturday December 8, 2018 Winston-Salem and the Triad area will have the opportunity to experience its first Jazzy Christmas.

Post Entertainment is presenting Marcus Anderson with special guest Toni Redd. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. at the Ramkat venue in Winston Salem. Tickets are on sale starting at $35 and can be purchased on line at the Ramkat. https://www.theramkat.co m/.

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Monthly – Triad NOW meeting The Triad NOW chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2151 Silas Creek Parkway (entrance off Irving Street) Winston-Salem.

Oct. 7 Worship Services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Oct. 7.

Traditional worship services are at 9 and 11 a.m.

Explorations and Forum services will be at 9:15 a.m. For more information, see UUFWS.org.

Oct. 7 103rd anniversary Rev. Yvonne H. Hines and Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center, located at 2721 Manchester St., will observe the 103rd Church Anniversary and Homecoming, Sunday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. For additional information, please contact the administrative office at (336) 722.2624 or msfgdc@bellsouth.net.

R e a d • Wr i t e • S p e l l needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public-school students and to help with Reading Parties. There will be a 7-day Tutor Training class this winter starting Jan. 24, 2019. For more information or to register, email emily@readws.org or call (336) 723-4391 ext 1509.

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org NOW – December – Portions of Miller Park Closing Portions of Miller Park is closed to the public for a series of repairs and improvements financed with the 2014 bonds.

Weather permitting; city officials hope to have the work completed and all areas of the park reopened in December.

Every third Thursday of each month – Anti-Gun & Gang Violence Meeting Winston-Salem has had numerous recent acts of senseless gun/gang violence, becoming progressively worst. We need to unify and bring peace to our neighborhoods. There will be a meeting every 3rd Thursday to address these issues. The meetings will be held at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Corey McCann at 336-602-9844 or email at

Oct. 10 Grub and Word Wednesday Grub and Word Wednesdays at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Food truck will be on campus beginning at 5 p.m., Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Dr. Nathan Scovens Sr. is the senior pastor. Call (336) 724-3857 for any questions and more information.

Oct. 13 Bazaar The Handicrafters Ministry of Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St., will hold a bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Baked goods, handmade seasonal,

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Every day – Donations of blankets, caps & gloves needed The Downtown Bicycle Patrol is soliciting donations of gently used or new blankets, gloves and knit caps to help the homeless this winter. The donation boxes will be placed in the lobby of the Public Safety Center, 725 N. Cherry St. in City Hall outside the Human Relations Department, Suite 109 N. Main St. and outside the Bicycle Patrol Office at 414 N. Cherry St. across from the Marriott Hotel.

The donations go toward assisting homeless people.

Every Monday – Youth Program The program, "Making Proud Choices" meets every Monday from 4 5:30 p.m. at the Carver School Road Branch Library. The library is located at 4915 Lansing Drive in Winston-Salem.

For more information please call (336) 703-2910.

The program will focus on helping teens set and meet goals, making right decisions in their life, keeping proper values, dealing with peer-pressure, sexuality, sharpening communication skills and building healthy relationships.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Food and clothing giveaway Love Community Development Corporation, 3980 N. Liberty St., serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call (336) 306-8119.

Every Tuesday – East Winston Community Leaders’ meeting A call to all community leaders, advocates, organizers and crusaders of the East Ward to join the movement to make the East Winston community better.

The first event is being planned.

Meetings are every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation Center. For more information, contact M. Reid at (336) 997-2519.

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The Handicrafters create hundreds of items each year to be donated to various organizations.

Oct. 13 Souper Soul Saturday Nehemiah Worship Center will sponsor Souper Soul Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at Union Chapel Baptist Church, 300 NW 25th St. This year's focus is Fishing For BASS (Bullying, Addictions, Suicide and Social Media).

Please bring a canned food item to add to our community food pantry. Lunch will follow.

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Yoga classes are now being held in the Salem Lake Marina Center assembly room on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Classes last one hour and are led by a certified yoga instructor. The fee is $10 per class or four classes for $36. Fees should be paid at the Marina Center office and may be paid with cash, credit card or check.

A limited number of mats will be available; participants who have yoga mats are encouraged to bring them.

Every Thursday American Legion Post 128 fish fry A fish fry is held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road to support and serve the community. The funds also support the Post.

Every day – Volunteers needed for Reading Parties The Augustine Literacy Project, Read.Write.Spell (READWS) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Parties. The program needs youthful, energetic people who are willing to lead students of party games created for maximum learning and enjoyment. Reading Party is a free parent-oriented seminar that will teach simple and effective multisensory strategies to parents and their children in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. After a short training, volunteers will help 28 hours per month, mostly nights and weekends. The next training is scheduled for late January. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Tonya Nealon at (336) 723-4391 ext. 1507 or Tonya@readws.org.

First Thursday of each month –Movie and Speaker Discussion TEEM (Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement) will have a free environmental movie and speaker series at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. The series will be the third Tuesday and first Thursday of each month.

For more information, contact Gayle Tuch at ggtuch@yahoo.com or call (336) 766-2767. (There are no third Tuesday events during the months of June, July and Aug.)

Mondays – Senior Stretch class The Salvation Army Senior Center holds Senior Stretch Exercise at the

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Every Tuesday and Sunday – Yoga classes

St. John C.M.E. Church, 350 NW Crawford Place, Winston-Salem, will host a "meet and greet" session for the new pastor, Rev. Dr. Valerie Tate Everett from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the church.

Oct. 14-21 Homecoming and revival St. Andrews UMC & Saints Home UMC, 1840 Butler St., will have homecoming and revival celebration on Oct. 14-21.

Each nightly service will begin at 7 p.m. For more information and nightly line up, call the church at (336) 788-3421. Rev. Dale P. Sneed is pastor.

LaDeara Crest Resource Center, 2531 LaDeara Crest Lane, on Mondays at 11 a.m. The chair-based class is designed to increase balance, flexibility, range of motion and endurance.

Tuesdays – Senior Tai Chi class The Salvation Army Senior Center, 2850 New Walkertown Road, holds Tai Chi for Falls Prevention (TCFP) on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program, TCFP is shown to prevent falls, improve balance and overall health, and reduce pain. TCFP consists of a series of gentle movements that can be done standing or seated.

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as the american red cross responds to hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, blood and platelet donors are urged to give when it’s safe to travel to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. people can also help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts. hurricane Florence’s wrath left catastrophic damage behind and took a toll on blood and platelet donations. nearly 200 red cross blood drives in the Southeast were forced to cancel, resulting in more than 5,200 uncollected blood and platelet donations. in north carolina, 57 blood drives were called off due to the storm,

causing nearly 2,100 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. “natural disasters like hurricanes can disrupt blood drives and prevent donors from giving, but hospital patients still depend on lifesaving transfusions,” said cliff numark, senior vice president, red cross Blood Services. “there is an especially critical need for platelets to help cancer patients and type o blood donations for ongoing patient care and emergencies. every donation can be a lifeline for patients.”

How to help as conditions improve, donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets and replenish the blood supply. appointments can be made by using the Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossBlood.org or calling 1-800reD croSS (1-800-733-2767).

Financial donations are also needed and allow the red cross to provide disaster relief immediately. help people affected by hurricane Florence by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-reD croSS or texting the word FLorence to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Up-to-date information about how the red cross is responding to hurricane Florence is available at redcross.org.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Forsyth County: *Belews creek 10/13/2018: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Belews creek Fire Department, 7675 Belews creek road *Kernersville

10/15/2018: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., paul J. ciener Botanical Garden, 205 South Main Street *pfafftown 10/9/2018: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., ronald reagan high School, 3750 transou road *Winston Salem 10/4/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/5/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/6/2018: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., olivet Moravian church, 2205 olivet church road 10/7/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/8/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/9/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/10/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/11/2018: 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Wake Forest Baptist health, Medical center Blvd 10/11/2018: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Wake Forest Baptist health, 1920 West 1st Street 10/11/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/11/2018: 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., South Fork church of christ, 205 Keating Drive 10/12/2018: 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wake Forest Baptist health, Medical center Blvd 10/12/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/12/2018: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Wake Forest Baptist health, Medical center Blvd 10/14/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive 10/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Shady Grove United Methodist church, 167 Shady Grove church road 10/15/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation center, 650 coliseum Drive

2018 Flower Bed Winners Announced SpeciaL to the chronicLe

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the Garden club council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth county have announced the winners of the 2018 annual Flower Bed program, which beautifies the city through the efforts of volunteers who plant and maintain flower beds in public areas. the winners in the Large Bed category are: *1st place: robinhood trails, bed at peace haven and York roads. *2nd place: Forest hill civic club, bed at cherry Street and Germanton road. * 3rd place: Full Sun part Shade Garden club, bed at the Westview Drive circle. *honorable Mentions: Jeana alspaugh, bed at Mountain View road and Surry path trail; nancy holland, bed at Woodberry Drive and reynolda road; Steve and trish anthony, bed at the Kenwood Street and cherokee Lane circle; Mata Grocery, bed at 4838 old rural hall road.

Winners in the Small Bed category are: *1st place: earlette perk, bed at hope

Valley road and Silas creek parkway. *2nd place: Denise Dastrous, bed at the pfafftown post office. *3rd place: Scott Walker, bed at Glenn Landing Drive and high point road. *honorable Mentions: ruby rodney, bed at ivy arms apartments; Judy archer, bed at Kingsbury circle; Beacham place homeowners association, bed at heritage path court and Jonestown road; Susan Stevens, bed at patricia Lane and Knollwood Street. the winners will be recognized at the november 15 meeting of the Garden club council, to be held at 10 a.m. at the reynolda Gardens Greenhouse. this year 29 groups participated in the program and maintained 40 flower beds.

Under the program, the city supplies annual flowers to the groups which agree to plant them in beds in public areas that they maintain over the spring and summer. the city helps water the beds and provides mulch. every year representatives from KWSB and the council inspect the beds during the course of the summer and recognize the best maintained beds.

For more information about the Flower Bed program visit KWSB.org.

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Let us Know news@wschronicle.com NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING THE BUSINESS 40 IMPROVEMENTS FROM WEST OF FOURTH STREET TO EAST OF CHURCH STREET IN FORSYTH COUNTY

STIP Project No. U-2827B

The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold public meetings to provide an update regarding the Business 40 Improvement Project that will reconstruct and streamline a 1.2mile section of Business 40 from west of 4th Street to east of Church Street.

Two meetings are scheduled at the following times and places:

• Tuesday, October 9th: BB&T Ball Park, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 16th: Milton Rhodes Art Center, 251 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The same information will be presented at both sessions.

The meeting will focus on the full closure of Business 40 from Peters Creek Parkway to U.S. 52 that will begin in November 2018, after the completion of Peters Creek Parkway interchange.

The public may attend at any time during the hours mentioned above. NCDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions regarding the construction sequence, closure timeline, detours and traffic management plans.

Additional information on the Business 40 project, including project maps, is also available online at: www.business40nc.com

For additional information, contact Greta Lint, NCDOT Business 40 Project Public Information Coordinator, by phone: (336) 747-7854 or via email at galint@ncdot.gov; or contact the project team via email: business40@business40nc.com

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Jamille Robbins, Environmental Analysis Unit via e-mail at jarobbins@ncdot.gov or by phone (919) 707-6085 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800481-6494.

Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1800-481-6494.

For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter using #Biz40NC The Chronicle October 4, 2018

W-S has a new vendor database

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The City/County Purchasing Division and the Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement have developed a new vendor database that has improved the process for city and county departments to notify the appropriate businesses and individuals of bidding opportunities.

The new database will require businesses and individuals listed in the previous vendor listing system to reregister by Jan. 1, 2019.

Reregistering should take about 10 minutes and can be accomplished by clicking on a link to the new system posted on Purchasing’s web pages at CityofWS.org.

About 4,000 businesses or individuals are currently registered with the Purchasing Division; Purchasing is contacting them directly by email or letter regarding the need to reregister. All vendor data in the old system will be inactive as of Feb. 1, 2019.

For more information contact City/County Purchasing by calling CityLink at 311 or (336) 727-8000, or go to CityofWS.org and search for Vendor Registration.

BB&T awards Salem College $2 million matching grant

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Salem Academy and College has been awarded a $2 million matching grant from the BB&T Charitable Fund in support for the Step Up for Salem Campaign, which is focused on raising $10 million in unrestricted gifts by June 30, 2019.

Salem announced BB&T’s generous $2 million matching grant at a board event Thursday night, Sept. 28.

Ed Vest, BB&T executive vice president, said BB&T is proud to be affiliated with Salem Academy and College, the oldest educational institution for girls and women in America.

“As a local corporate citizen BB&T has a strong track record of supporting the communities and organizations it serves,” said Cantey Alexander, BB&T Triad Regional President. “The way that Salem develops its students’ unique potential and prepares them to change the world is relevant now more than ever.

BB&T applauds Salem for its outstanding commitment to the furtherance of this mission.”

Under the terms of the grant, BB&T will match 25 percent of all capital campaign funds toward that goal, up to $2 million.

Salem Academy and College President Sandra J. Doran said the BB&T matching grant was a great kickstart to a campaign, which will ensure that Salem’s 246-year legacy continues to shine brightly in WinstonSalem.

“We are thrilled and grateful to be awarded this grant,” Doran said. “And I extend my thanks on behalf of the Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees, our dedicated Academy and College employees, all the remarkable graduates who have benefitted from a Salem education throughout the years, and all of the exceptional students who have yet to tell their Salem story.”

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JIMMY R. LYNCH & SONS, INC, AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTOR, Will Consider All Quotes regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is SOLICITING BIDS FOR M/WBE PARTICIPATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT.

Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids from M/WBE Participation.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Project Name: Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) Idols Road Regional Lift Station Bid Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 @ 2:00 PM

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening: 10-17-18

Work includes the following trades: Materials, Pipe Work, Water, Sewer, Electrical, Pump Station, Hauling, Erosion Control, Seeding, Mulching, Clearing & Grubbing, Traffic Control Signs, Landscaping, Rock Removal, Stone, Tree Work, Geotextile for Soil Stabilization, Excavation, Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction & any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

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

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

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

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

JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 10-25-18 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

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

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

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

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of Winston-Salem

JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle October 4, 2018

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We would appreciate a quotation from your firm for any and all work and/or materials on the following project:

(1) Davie County, NC - EAST DAVIE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM Bids: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 @ 2:00 PM

We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades.

Work may include, but not limited to: Materials, Paving, Sewer/Utilities, Pump Station, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control, Concrete Work, Asphalt Paving & Surface Restoration, Crushed Aggregate Base Course/Stone, Earthwork, Electrical, Instrumentation & all Mechanical & Electrical Appurtenances, Hauling, Subgrade Prep, Curb & Gutter, Site Grading, Landscaping, Metals, finishes, Painting, Demolition, Directional Boring, Fences/Gates, Excavation, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Crane Service & any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

1. The Project Scope of Work Includes; but not limited to: Yadkin River PS: Demolition of existing facilities as shown; installation of permanent bypass pumping connection; temporary bypass pumping system; installation of new 8- inch yard piping; replacement of existing pumps and vertical discharge piping; modifications to the existing discharge piping in valve vault; and miscellaneous other improvements.

2. Smith Creek PS: Demolition of existing facilities as shown.

3. Bermuda Run West PS: Construction of a duplex submersible pump station. Pump station will include, but is not limited to, a wet well, valve vault, site piping, stand-by generator and ATS, liquid and vapor odor control, equipment rack, SCADA system, related electrical gear, and site related features.

4. East Dave Transfer PS: Construction of a triplex submersible pump station. Pump station will include, but is not limited to, a junction box, wet well, valve vault, site piping, flow meter and vault, stand-by generator and ATS, vapor odor control, equipment rack, SCADA system, related electrical gear, and site related features.

5. Yadkin River Force Main: Installation of approximately 4,700 linear feet of 8-inch PVC sewer force main and appurtenant items.

6. Smith Creek Interceptor: Installation of approximately 3,600 linear feet of 18-inch PVC gravity sewer and appurtenant items.

7. Bermuda Run West Force Main: Installation of approximately 6,600 linear feet of 16-inch PVC sewer force main and appurtenant items.

8. East Davie Transfer Force Main: Installation of approximately 31,000 linear feet of 20- inch DIP sewer force main and appurtenant items.

Contact Daniel Lynch @ dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com if you have any questions about downloading the plans and specs or with any questions you may have about this project.

You may view plans & specs at the following locations: JRL Office @ 307 S. Academy St. Pilot Mtn, NC or Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following locations: 1. Office of the Public Utilities Department, located at 298 E. Depot St., Mocksville, NC 27028, Monday through Friday between the hours of9:00 AM and 4:00 PM by appointment.

2. ConstructConnect, 2825 Edwards Road, Suite 800, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209, 800-364-2059 x8221 If you need plans or specs., equip., credit lines, secure loans, joint payments, insurance or quick payments—call Daniel @ J.R.L. (J.R.L. will furnish bonds for all projects & will help you obtain the proper certification, (if you are not certified.)

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

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

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the Davie County.

JRL encourages 2nd tier M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities.

We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier M/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle October 4, 2018

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Joy Pearson (18 E 2016) deceased March 2, 2018, 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 6, 2019 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 4th day of October, 2018.

Carol Alston Administrator for Carol A. Alston, deceased 208 Hamilton Rd Teaneck, NJ 07666

The Chronicle October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Frances T. Williams, also known as Frances Teague Williams, 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 22, 2018 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 20th day of September, 2018.

John Robert Williams Executor for Frances T. Williams, deceased c/o Randolph M. James, P.C. P.O. Box 20069 Winston-Salem, NC 27120

The Chronicle September 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 2018

EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for Senior Fleet Technician - 1565 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Reporting & Analytics Senior Business Analytics Analyst, F/T (Winston-Salem, NC) Lead data analysis & research activities necessary to support the day-to-day operation of multiple business units. Review, modify & recommend business reqmts for data in the applicable portfolio.

Provide data support of the full life cycle of US GAAP, Liquidity, ALLL, MRLCC, Risk, & BASEL I, II & III reporting, CCAR, incl analysis, dsgn, & testing of applications to produce the final reports.

Must have a Bach's deg in Business, Finance, MIS or a technology-related field.

Must have 5 yrs of progressive exp in business analytics or data analysis positions utilizing the following technologies & skills: working w/ all phases of data warehouse dvlpmt lifecycle, incl gathering reqmts, testing, implmtn & support; SAS coding & SQL languages; working w/ d/bases, incl DB2, Oracle & SQL Server; dvlpg & maintaining ETL mappings to extract data from multiple source systems; maintaining data integrity & data quality; performing data cleansing & data validation using SQL & SAS prgmg; creating test plans for various testing phases incl Unit Testing, System Integration Testing & User Acceptance Testing; & utilizing exp w/: SAS Enterprise Guide, OLAP tools, business intelligence tools, Informatica, & Business Objects. In the alternative, employer will accept a Master's deg in reqd field + 3 yrs of exp in business analytics or data analysis positions utilizing the aforementioned technologies & skills. Send resume to Paige A. Whitesell, Recruiting Support Manager, BB&T Corporation, 434 Fayetteville St Mall, Raleigh NC 27601

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

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