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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The evening was bittersweet during the WinstonSalem Urban League’s annual meeting held inside the Novant Health Conference Center on Silas Creek Parkway.

During the first annual

meeting under the tutelage of Chief Executive Officer and President James Perry, members elected nine new directors to the board.

While ushering in the future, the league also said goodbye to four directors during the meeting on June 28, including board chair Evelyn Acree, who has served almost half a decade.

Dr. Chere’ Gregory, vice chair and chair of the nominating committee, announced the names of the directors during the meeting as general members and those affiliated

Acree with the Young Professionals organization listened intently.

The new directors are: Marquis H. Bennett, Tim W. Bell, Hana T. Carson, Gerri Johns, Marcus T. Lane, Jimmy L. Norwood Jr.,Gregory Scotts Parks, James W. Shaw Jr. and

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Although the meeting was open to the public, only members in “good standing” were allowed to vote during the board elections. Prior to the meeting, members received a ballot with the candidates’ names.

After reading the names, Gregory, senior vice president of physician services at Novant Health, said she felt confident in the new directors’ ability to bring the community together.

“Rarely have I seen such an exciting cross-section of smart, committed

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leaders,” she said. “They are ready to unify behind this organization.”

Following a tribute honoring her, Acree said she felt confident and at peace with her departure.

“They say you should leave things better than they were when you found them. And I can confidently say that the WinstonSalem Urban League is better now that it was when I found it.”

Acree, the senior vice president of Mechanics & Farmers Bank Piedmont Triad Region, has served as

board chair since 2012.

During her tenure, the nationally acclaimed agency that strives for racial equality through the alleviation of poverty, has expanded offerings beyond Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and into other communities across the state.

Board secretary Tamara Smith thanked Acree for her dedicated service.

Smith mentioned that although she is leaving, her name will live on through the good deeds of the

Ministers’ Conference awards students $11,000 total

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Going to college and obtaining a degree is a dream many high school seniors have each year. For some, the trouble is not getting into college; it’s paying for it.

The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) assisted 11 high school seniors in their quest for higher education last Thursday night at a service at St. John C.M.E. Church. The MCWSV awarded each student a $1,000 scholarship to assist with the cost of attending the institution of higher learning of their choice.

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JoAnne Allen speaks about her petition during the Forsyth Country Board of Elections on Friday, July 1.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) viewed contested signatures for a potential unaffiliated mayoral candidate during its meeting on Friday, July 1.

JoAnne Allen needs about 6,000 signatures by Aug. 6 to get on the ballot as an unaffiliated candidate for mayor. She would challenge Mayor Allen Joines, who is currently uncontested. The petition form, provided by the N.C. State Board of Elections (N.C. SBOE), requires signers to give their name, address and date of birth. That information is run though a computerized petition-checking module provided by the N.C. SBOE to verify that signers are registered voters who live within the jurisdiction of the contest.

Staff then compares the signer’s signature from the petition to the one from that signer’s voter registration information to see if there’s a general resemblance

between the two.

Allen contested 11 signatures that were eliminated for not matching, so BOE Director Tim Tsujii had the board examine each one. The board agreed that all but three should still not count.

The BOE sends letters to signers who were disapproved because their information differs from what’s in their registration or because they aren’t registered. So far, 959 letters have been sent out, and 229 have been returned. Tsuji said that several people have come to the BOE office questioning why they received the letter.

Allen said she turned in 3,400 signatures so far and, according to the BOE, 2,320 signatures have been approved as of last week. Allen said that number should be higher. She said she found registrations for many of those who’ve been discounted and that she’ll be providing that information to the BOE. “It tells me something is wrong with the policy,” said Allen.

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“As we send these student forward to matriculate their baccalaureate degree, we are sending them out because they are chosen, but also they are chosen to come back and give to the community.”

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Scholarship Award is given to students who apply and carry at least a 2.8 grade point average (GPA). The winners are decided by the members of the conference, who have been doing so since 1984. Since its inception, the conference has given out more than $150,000 in scholarships.

“Without the partnership of the Winston-Salem Chronicle and Mr. [Ernie] Pitt, we would not be able to do what we are doing,” said Bishop Todd L. Fulton, president of the Ministers’ Conference.

This year, The Chronicle and the Ministers’ Conference collaborated with The Chronicle’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Forum raising funds for the scholarships.

“The most important thing about these scholarships are the youth is our future, and by providing these scholarships you, are affording kids who would not have the

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Former Sen. Kay Hagan talks about immigration at Old Salem Museum and Gardens.

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Former Sen. Kay Hagan welcomed 49 new citizens from 26 countries into the United State’s melting pot as Old Salem Museum and Gardens hosted an Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony in the area where the first official July Fourth celebration in the country was held.

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Ernie Pitt and Bishop Todd L. Fulton on Thursday, June 30 pose for a photo with Andrew Denard Cuthrell, a scholarship winner who said he was very happy to receive his scholarship.

because they are chosen, but also they are chosen to come back and give to the community,” said Dykes. “It’s wonderful, because I was an at-risk youth by having a low GPA, but I was able to obtain my college degree, so the blessing for me was that I saw myself in them. It made me proud to see there are some still taking advantage of higher education.”

The students said they were very grateful for the scholarships provided by the conference. The winners were: Alexander Henry Choyce, Allyson Kristina Pannell, Amber LaRoso Peppers, Andrew Denard Cuthrell, Chamberlain William Russell, Devin Terry Singleton, Jeremiah Terrell Gallant, Justin Stephon Walker, Kyndal Dionne Dodd, Nazjah Nicole McBride and Tatyanna Smith.

Scholarship award winner Andrew Denard Cuthrell

said, “It’s a big accomplishment for me, graduating high school as a young black male. It’s hard for us out here in society because people put labels on us before they meet us, so it’s definitely a big accomplishment.”

Joy Dodd, mother of Kyndal Dionne Dodd, said. “We are very proud that Kyndal received this scholarship. It means a lot because her goal is to give back to the community and for the conference to honor her with a scholarship is great.”

Ernie Pitt, publisher emeritus and owner of The Chronicle, was one of the presenters of the scholarships.

He pledged $5,000 toward next year’s scholarship fund.

The MCWSV plans to double the amount of scholarship money disbursed next year.

MCWSV officials say they are very proud of the scholarship recipients.

The new citizens take the Oath of Allegiance during the Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony at Old Salem Museum and Gardens.

Raluca Mironescu holds her Certificate of Citizenship she got on July 4 at Old Salem Museum and Gardens.

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opportunity to go to college otherwise,” Fulton said.

“With the scholarships, they are able to go to college and Awardsget the items they need, such as books and supplies.” He said that with the scholarships, they are able to obtain a good footing once they arrive on their respective campuses.

The service was filled with well wishes to the recent graduates along with singing from the St. John C.M.E. Praise & Worship Team. The Rev. Omar L Dykes, pastor of St. John, delivered an inspirational message to the graduates letting them know they are the future.

“As we send these studenst forward to matriculate their baccalaureate degree, we are sending them out

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Allegiance, have been tested on their ability to speak, read and write English; their knowledge of government and to make sure they have good moral character.

Naturalization ceremonies are regularly held year-round by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for those who meet the criteria for citizenship. On July 4 alone, there were 100 naturalization ceremonies with 7,000 new citizens.

Hagan, a former state and U.S. senator, said freedom and opportunity are the top draws for those immigrating to the United States. Yet, from the founding of the country, those things have been limited by race, religion, wealth and gender, she said.

“It’s equally true that there’s been an unstoppable trend toward inclusiveness in America,” she said. “A trend that, with the passage of time, has broken down walls and doors to allow more and more people the opportunity to excel and the freedom to follow their dreams no matter how big

they are.”

Hagan said choosing to become a U.S. citizen is “one of the most patriotic acts that anyone can perform.” But she also said immigration has become a hot button issue in this year’s elections.

“We are in the midst of an electoral season in which essential issues, especially regarding immigration, are being debated,” she said. “Who should be allowed to come into the United States? Who should be allowed to stay? Should families of immigrants be broken up?”

Amra Beslagic, a supervisory Immigrant Services officer, told the new citizens to enjoy their special day.

Beslagic told them, as a Bosnian refugee who became a citizen herself, she knew all the steps it took to get there.

“I welcome you, finally, to your naturalization ceremony,” said Beslagic. “You can sit back and relax. There are no more tests. There are no more interviews.”

The new citizens came from countries all over the world, including Croatia, China, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam. The new citizens can now do things only U.S. citizens can do, like reg-

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Sandra McIlwain and Ray Ledbetter tell the congregation the history of Men’s and Women’s Day.

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organization.

“For many of us, Evelyn’s name is synonymous with leadership, synonymous with service, synonymous with trust, synonymous with virtue.

Evelyn’s name is synonymous with the Urban League.

“We are quite sad to see her go.” Smith said.

Although her reign as board chair has come to a

istering to vote or traveling with a U.S. passport.

Hasnaa Stinou and her husband, Abderrazak Mouslim, both became citizens together on Monday.

“Wow, I’m very happy!” said Stinou about becoming a citizen.

The couple came from Morocco five years ago in search of a better life and said the immigration process has been a smooth one. They now reside in Greensboro and work in packing.

Mouslim said they’re hoping to find better employment. He said he is planning to take more classes at Guilford Technical Community College.

Raluca Mironescu, who is from Romania, came to the United States to be with her husband after he immigrated. She resides in Winston-Salem and says she’d found the states to be “very welcoming.”

She works in accounting while her husband is in information technology. Both are recent Forsyth Technical Community College graduates.

“It’s an opportunity for anyone to start over,” she said about coming to the United States.

close, Acree noted, she will always be a part of the organization.

“You know what they say,” said Acree. “Once an Urban Leaguer always an Urban Leaguer.”

Other directors whose terms have expired are Beaufort Bailey, Ron Weatherford and Sofia Porter.

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The Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) heard more pleas for early voting at Winston-Salem State University during its Friday, July 1, meeting.

The board still did not debate an early voting site at Anderson Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), which BOE Member Fleming El-Amin described as “the elephant in the room.”

However, attendees had no problem weighing in on the topic, with most of the public comment period being devoted to Zahir those speaking in favor of the site, which was used from 2000-2012.

Anderson was among the sites suggested by Michael Pisapia, an assistant professor of political science at Wake Forest University, because it was wellused, familiar and easily accessible.

Even though it was summer break, five WSSU students showed up in support of early voting returning to their campus.

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“The students of WSSU are active voters who are being denied their right to vote by accessibility,” said Mona Zahir, WSSU Student Government Association president.

Students read off an online petition that, as of last week, garnered nearly 1,000 signatures in favor of the site. Many comments were about the difficulty WSSU students have getting to the polls, especially since freshman aren’t allowed to park on campus.

Linda Garrou, a former lawmaker who served for 14 years in the N.C. Senate, said catering to young voters Garrou is part of helping attract and keep young people in WinstonSalem.

“We want to do everything we can to be sure that they feel welcome here, that they feel an opportunity here, and certainly by putting off their right to vote, it’s harmful,” said Garrou.

BOE Chair Ken Raymond responded to the comments, saying he felt terms like “voter suppression” were being used

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Michael Lewis was one of several Winston-Salem State University students who asked for early voting to return to WSSU during the Forsyth County Board of Elections meeting on Friday, July 1. “carelessly and recklessly.” He said the BOE Director Tim Tsujii said that he BOE is trying its best to make voting found the space and layout of the room accessible to all.

IFB is offering to be good for early voting, “No one is trying to stop anyone from but had some concerns about possible voting,” said Raymond. overflow parking. If approved, this would Anderson Center is once again not on be IFB’s first time as an early voting site. the early voting site lists for the two The site was on two out of three board Republican board members: Raymond member’s early voting site plans. and Stuart Russell. It is on the list for ElThe board also discussed alternatives Amin, the sole Democrat, who said he’ll to South Fork Recreation Center, having appeal to the N.C. State Board of conceded that the two craft shows and Education again if it’s not included. numerous other activities that go on there The board made slow progress on during the week of early voting provided other early voting sites. Industries for the too much of a conflict. The BOE is hoping Blind’s (IFB) Chris Flynt spoke in support to use Calvary Baptist Church as an alterof early voting at IFB. nate site.

“We have about 350 blind and visually The next BOE meeting is Friday, July impaired employees at the facility in 15, at 4 p.m. The BOE’s deadline for subWinston, and that makes it a lot easier for mitting early voting sites to the state is the ones in Forsyth County to vote,” said July 29.

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UNCSA alumnus wins Tony for ‘Hamilton’ work

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) alumnus Paul Tazewell has won a Tony Award.

Tazewell, a 1986 graduate of UNCSA’s School of Design and Production (D&P), won for best costume design of a musical for the groundbreaking ‘Hamilton,’ which won 11 awards of a record 16 nominations.

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Mantello, a 1984 graduate of the School of Drama, won four awards including best play. Mantello was nominated for best director for ‘The Humans,’ which garnered six nominations.

Mantello is also director of ‘Blackbird,’ which was nominated for three awards, including best revival of a play.

Howell Binkley, a Winston-Salem native and frequent UNCSA guest artist, won for best lighting design of a musical for ‘Hamilton.’ And behind the scenes, UNCSA alumnus

Charles Osborne, a 2012 graduate of the School of Drama, is special assistant to Jeffrey Seller, producer of ‘Hamilton.’

UNCSA alumni have connections to other nominated productions, including: ‘American Psycho,’ which received two nominations, features WinstonSalem native Dave Thomas Brown (Drama B.F.A. ’10, high school ’06) in the cast; ‘King Charles III,’ which received five nominations, features cast member Lucas Hall (Drama ’03)

and former Drama faculty member Ben Furey as dialect coach; ‘School of Rock, ‘which received four nominations, had Peyton Becker (D&P ’13) as a production assistant in 2015; and ‘Tuck Everlasting,’ which received one nomination, featured Terrence Mann (Drama ’78) in the cast.

The Tony Awards were presented Sunday night, June 12, and broadcast on CBS.

UNCSA alumnus Paul Tazewell visits UNCSA in December 2013.

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SciTech program prepares campers for the future

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Since 2011 SciTech Summer Enrichment program has introduced hundreds of students to STEM though hands-on experiments and filed trips. Director Denise Johnson said, the summer camp is a general STEM experience combined with different flavors of particular topics.

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Most children kicked off their summer vacation a few weeks ago by ditching their books for the pool or the beach. But, for a select group of students who participated in this year’s’ SciTech summer program, the calming sounds of waves crashing onto the beach is nothing compared to the excitement of starting summer break in a fully functional science lab.

Since 2011 the program sponsored by the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter has introduced students to the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), through hands-on experiments, classroom lessons, and field trips. Program director and associate professor of education at WinstonSalem State University Denise Johnson saidSciTech is a general STEM experience com-

bined with different flavors of particular topics.

Johnson noted, along with keeping students’ minds fresh during the summer months, SciTech also prepares students who are ready to go into the workforce. She said during each lesson students are given a real world issue and asked to work in groups to find a solution to the problem.

Priced at only $10 per student, SciTech is also an affordable alternative to other summer camps that charge more than $100.

“In order to create a systemic population of people who are ready for jobs in North Carolina you have to get them interested early. You cannot wait until they’re high school or college bound,” she said.

“We have to make sure a children are prepared to make a difference in our communities.”

According to Johnson, this year’s theme was sus-

tainability. She said they chose that topic because there have been so many sustainable issues discussed on the news and in the media.

“Both physical and social sustainable issues need to be reinvented,” she continued. “For example, the Flint, Michigan, water issues was a science issue but it was also a social issue.”

During an interview with The Chronicle, Johnson said, moving forward we’re going to need young people who are interested in those types of issue. “They hear about these issues on the news or from their parents, but what is an action they can take?

“That’s what SciTech is all about introducing students to jobs that focus on solving these issues. These are careers and we have to ensure our students are interested in them.”

This year, more than 100 students spent the first

Funding will help families with young children SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Family Services announces has that a collaboration of five leading community agencies has received grants from three major community funding organizations for a project that will improve the lives of families with young children in vulnerable neighborhoods.

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the United Way of Forsyth County and The WinstonSalem Foundation, all in Winston-Salem, have joined resources to provide more than $1.4 million to support the development and launch of a family success collaborative called Strong@Home, which will address issues of poverty for families and school readiness for children in these families.

Strong@Home is a collaboration of Family Services with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Imprints Cares, and Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County. Working together, the project will help low-income parents and their children thrive as each partner provides evidence-based programs that are designed to overcome barriers to success.

“Poverty falls especially hard on families with young children. Parents often lack sufficient education, marketable job skills, and affordable housing,” said Bob Feikema, president and CEO of Family Services, the lead agency in the project. “Poverty produces unremitting stress and can lead to behavioral health problems. Parents are hardpressed to find the time and energy to parent effectively. And, when resources are

limited at home and in the neighborhood, children too often are not ready to succeed when they enter school.”

“Unfortunately, one in five residents in our community currently lives in poverty,” said Cindy Gordineer, president and CEO, United Way of Forsyth County. “We know that poverty doesn’t relate only to the finances of a family. It also impacts children’s educational success, their health and general well-being. That’s why solutions to the challenge of poverty need to be equally interconnected, which is exactly what Strong@Home is attempting to achieve.”

The United Way awarded $266,351, and The Winston-Salem Foundation granted $100,800 toward the first year of the project. The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has awarded $800,000 over the next three years, and the Family Services Head Start program will contribute $96,250 each year, making the initial commitment to the anti-poverty and school readiness project a total of $1,455,901.

Scott Wierman, president of The Winston-Salem Foundation, noted, “This is a great example of a collaborative effort by local funding organizations to help local families and their children succeed first by identifying and utilizing family and neighborhood assets. That is what AssetBased Community Development is all about, and we wholeheartedly support it.”

Feikema said that a project of this scope is unprecedented in Forsyth County and sets a new standard for how organizations can work together to

Students work together to create a wind turbine that can create sustainable energy for a fictional village on Tuesday, June 22 during the SciTech summer enrichment program held at Paisley Middle School. The summer camp is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics).

improve the well-being of families with preschool children.

“We’re breaking new ground,” he said. “Thanks to the support of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, The Winston-Salem Foundation, the United Way of Forsyth County, Head Start, and our partner agencies, Strong@Home has the potential to transform how families use human services to improve their lives and their neighborhoods.”

“The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has long been committed to helping Forsyth County residents improve their quality of life,” said Joe Crocker, director of the Trust’s Poor and Needy Division. “We are proud to support “Strong@Home” because it allows us to help families dealing with poverty, as well as invest in school readiness efforts for our community’s youngest children, which is a critical piece of our long-term Great Expectations initiative.”

“We are grateful to these community leaders for endorsing our collective efforts to ensure that young children will be able to grow and develop in a nurturing home and community,” said Feikema.

Beginning in the fall, 100 families enrolled in Head Start and 50 families with young children in Boston-Thurmond will become members of Strong@Home. Six family advocates will work on behalf of the families to connect them to the services of the partner agencies.

In addition, family members will draw upon their own talents and skills to help achieve their goals and assist other families in the project.

weeks of their vacation building wind turbines and thinking of other ways to bring sustainable energyand water to a fictional village.

Allison Bonner, a student at Walkertown Middle School, said what she enjoys most about the camp is the experiments and the field trips they take to places like WSSU, Wake Forest, and businesses throughout the region that specialize in STEM.

“I like that it’s very interactive,” she said. “We get to do a lot of hand’s on activities that we don’t usually do in a regular classroom.”

Bonner, who also attended the camp last year, said although English is her favorite subject, after participating in SciTech the past two summers she has become more interested in science and making the world a better place.

First time camper

Charline Tucker, who is home schooled, admits after first having doubts about the camp she quickly realized that SciTech was nothing like she expected in a classroom setting the instructors make it enjoyable.

“I usually don’t go to camps like this but it’s really been awesome. Even the math classes are really cool,” said Tucker. “They do a really good job of balancing fun and school.”

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The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks are pleased to announce that the two organizations are officially merged as of July 1, 2016. Effective immediately, memberships and benefits are reciprocal at both locations.

“The support and dedication of our members are important to our success today and into the future,” says Elizabeth Dampier, Executive Director – Museum. “We are excited that members of both museums will immediately see more benefits for their membership. For example, a family holding a Children’s Museum membership will also have free admission to SciWorks and be able to receive discounts on birthday parties, camps etc., at that location — and vice versa!”

The new membership structure is: *Adult + Child Membership: $75. Add one additional child for $20. *Grandparent Membership: $95. Includes both grandparents and all grandchildren. *Family Membership: $135. Includes up to four adults and all children, as well as reciprocal benefits with museums affiliated with ASTC (Association of Science – Technology Centers) and ACM (Association of Children’s Museums).

“Purchasing a Family Membership gives a family the most benefits, including free or discounted access to science centers and children’s museums worldwide,” says Paul Kortenaar, Ph.D, Executive Director – Community.

“However, we know that many families may not require that level of access, thus we have memberships at lower price points. Also, current members of either museum can renew their Family Memberships at a discounted price of $125.”

There are exciting challenges ahead for the merged museum. “As we determine the best direction forward, we know there are many unanswered questions,” Kortenaar says. “The two museums will remain in their current locations as we work toward combining operations into a single building in downtown Winston-Salem that will transform the visitor experience. In all decisions, we are trying to provide the best educational opportunities for the children in our community and beyond.”

The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem was founded by the Junior League of Winston- Salem and opened its doors as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit on November 20, 2004. SciWorks was founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem and opened its doors as the Nature Science Center in 1964. The two museums began talks of a possible collaboration in early 2015, with a new mission of “Inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.” The merged entity will combine the best features of both museums, fusing arts, literacy, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) orientations into an integrated approach to learning. For more information, visit childrensmuseumofws.org and sciworks.org.

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Assistant City Manager Ben Rowe, who is responsible for budget evaluation, noted in an email that in addition to the $50,000 being added for SOAR, another $50,000 in contingency funds would be added for future grants for youth and summer programs.

Mayor Allen Joines said the increase in funding for SOAR is just the first of many steps by city officials to help stop the violence and reassure the people that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. He also mentioned other agencies that provide similar services will be reviewed in coming months and may also receive funding.

“There has already been some action taken already,” said Joines. “There will be other specific recommendations that we have not dealt with, but we look forward to supporting other programs as we look towards the future.

“A number of people in the community expressed the need for additional dollars, so we decided to set aside funds to help those who want to address these issues.”

For more information on SOAR process and/or policies, visit the city of Winston-Salem official website, www.cityofws.org.

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With murder and other violent crimes on the rise in Winston-Salem, last month City Council members voted to set aside $50,000 in the 2016-17 budget for the Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR), a program designed to help ex-offenders find gainful employment through training.

The increase in funds follows a roundtable discussion held by City Council Member James Taylor to discuss the city’s recent increase in homicides. Seven months into the year, 14 homicides have been committed in WinstonSalem. According to representatives with the police department, if the trend continues, the number of homicides will double the amount reported the last two years.

Taylor, who spearheaded SOAR in 2014, said in order to put an end to senseless violence, all community stakeholders have to come together. He also announced the formation of a committee of leaders who would create an action plan to help put an end to senseless violence.

“We have to build a plan to decease violence in our community,” said Taylor. “Together we will decide how to

move forward and make this city a safer place.”

He also noted the need for more opportunities for exoffenders, which is where SOAR comes in.

SOAR program participants are initially assigned temporary positions in a number of various city departments for six months. While learning specialized skills and training, participants are also provided with additional life skills training via lectures, group discussions, and other activities. At the end of the initial six-month period, based on their performance, participants are recommended for an additional six months where they will receive additional training.

With the help of the committee, Taylor also called for more youth programs and summer job opportunities.

Two weeks after the roundtable discussion held at City Hall where dozens of community members presented different ways to stop the violence, Taylor announced via social media post that additional funds had been added to the proposed city’s budget to combat the concerns of the residents.

“It’s only been two weeks since our town hall meeting, but we already have an additional $100,000 added to the proposed city budget,” he said. “We will continue to work together to decrease violence and promote progress in our

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Where is the Democrats sane, sensible, applaud Supreme calm debate U.S. Court about guns? abortion decision GUEST EDITORIAL

Emotions and politics seem to be why we cannot, as a nation, have sane, sensible, rational, calm debate about guns.

Instead, we somehow lump mass killings, gang violence, domestic violence, target shooting, selfdefense, home-defense, fear of a tyrannical government, the Second Amendment, interpretations of the Second Amendment, the sanctity of the Second Amendment as it was written, et al into one giant stew pot, season it with unfettered emotional hot sauce and smother it in a political cream sauce that masks the issues.

Second Amendment purists cling to the fact the words say nothing about any types of restrictions on the right to bear arms. While they do not– at least not out loud _ argue about the age restrictions placed on handgun owners, they refuse to consider any other types of restrictions that might well put a dent in the number of people killed in mass shootings in America. And they point to the fact – and, indeed, it is fact _ that people who want to kill large numbers of other people have many other means to do so aside from the high-capacity rounds weapons.

They reason that if we restrict the types of guns Americans can have because those guns are sometimes (often, is more accurate) used to slaughter dozens of human beings, and allow them only to be in the hands of those serving in the military, then we must also restrict commercial jet liners to military use. After all, it was large commercial jets that were commandeered by terrorists and flown into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, resulting in thousands of deaths.

Yes, yes. Jets can be used to carry out terrorist acts and mass killings. But since 9/11, our country has implemented many safeguards and restrictions that significantly lessen the chances of another such incident.

One can also argue that automobiles and 18wheelers can be used as weapons in mass killings.

Indeed, especially if outfitted with car bombs or the right mix of ingredients within a trailer. Really, the list of everyday objects that can be used in carrying out killings is long. But does that – should that – preclude frank discussion about America's guns?

A reader pointed out recently that discussion seems to center on ``military-style weapons'' and there are misunderstandings about what constitutes such a weapon. Fair enough. He also points out that after-market devices are available that can, for example, convert an 8- or 9-shot capacity semiautomatic magazine into a twin-drum 100-round magazine. Perhaps a killer would buy a $500 handgun and outfit it with a $400 device that increases its capacity to kill. Perhaps rational discussion about America's gun laws and regulations should include whether such after-market devices should even be legal.

Ah, but there we go again, you say. Fueling the fire of those who want to burn the Second Amendment into thin air. And there we are, once again, standing on either side of a polarizing line.

Yes, we believe it is possible to protect Americans' Second Amendment rights while protecting many hundreds of Americans' lives who will yet become victims in mass shootings because we cannot or will not come to the table and discuss an issue, much less attempt to reach a logical compromise.

And why is that? Emotions. And politics. Far better, isn't it, that a Capitol Hill politician protect his chances of re-election than the lives of his fellow countrymen.

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The United States Supreme Court has reached a decision to repeal Texas’s proposed bill that wouldrequire women’s health clinics to adhere to stricter regulations, on the grounds that it would severely restrict women’s access to health care.

Congresswoman Alma Adams has called this ruling a “victory for women nationwide.” The bill in question would have made it necessary for doctors to have admittingprivileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the clinic and for the clinics themselves to have elaborate, expensive, hospital grade equipment. These requirements would have shut down an estimated 75 percent of Texas’s women’s health

clinics, which are already held to very high safety standards. As a result, almost 1 million women in Texas would not live within 250 miles of anabortion clinic. The court majority argued that the bill would serve only to prevent women from accessing safe care, and Justice Ginsburg went as far as to say that it was “beyond rational beliefthat [the bill] could genuinely protect the health of women.”The case was determined by a 5-3 majority, with Justice Kennedy, the only swing vote onabortion issues, joining liberal justices in the decision to repeal the bill.

This shows that evenwith Republicans’ refusal to appoint President Obama’s selected replacement for the late JusticeScalia, Democrats can still win a majority on women’s health issues. This case is also a significant one for women’s health because it shows that the restriction of a woman’s access toan abortion without probable cause is unconstitutional. Strict abortion regulations across thecountry and even in North Carolina may come under scrutiny in light of this ruling. The state’slaw that requires a woman to submit ultrasounds to the health department before an abortion canbe performed is a step toward Texas-like abortion regulation, and if North Carolina legislators try to pass anything more extreme, they may be constitutionally unable to do so.The Forsyth County Democratic Party supports the right of all women to choose, and this includes supporting the clinics

that provide abortions and give women access to carry out theirchoice. The FCDP maintains that the limitation of a woman’s right of access to health servicesand programs is unconstitutional and detrimental to women’s health. The party hopes that the Supreme Court will continue to uphold women’s health for the sake of women and girls across the country and in North Carolina.

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Civil Rights Act turns 52 amid regression To the Editor:

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined DNC Vice Chair for Voter Protection and Expansion Donna Brazile and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins to issue the following joint statement: “As Americans across the country prepared to celebrate our independence this past holiday weekend, we also celebrated the 52nd anniversary of the Civil Rights Act – landmark legislation that carried our nation one step closer to fully realizing the profound promise in our Declaration of Independence that we are all created equal. The law expanded voting rights, made discrimination based on

tricts. Democrats are committed to standing strong against those who seek to win elected office by stripping certain groups of Americans their most basic right – the right to vote.

“The assault on voting rights is a reminder that the deep scars of our past have yet to fully heal, and the promise of true equality has yet to be fully attained. So we must remain vigilant in defending their progress, and rededicate ourselves to the cause of moving forward every day. In too many communities, hardworking families are still struggling to get ahead. And in far too many cases, names like Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray, Trayvon Martin, and others who hauntingly remind us that the struggle for economic and racial justice continues, and that we have a duty to continue to tell their stories.

“Democrats believe our people are our greatest strength, and we will continue to fight to expand opportunity for all Americans, regardless of their race, and to build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. We must elect a Democrat as our next president to keep our nation’s march of progress moving forward.”

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HB 2 revisions fail to provide meaningful changes to law To the Editor:

race, color, religion, sex, or national origin illegal, and protected the rights of all Americans to use public facilities, and to access public education.

The passage of the Civil Rights Act, which was called for by President John F. Kennedy and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, truly belongs to the great multitude of courageous civil rights leaders, activists, protesters, and warriors for justice who fought tirelessly through decades of oppression, racism, segregation, discrimination and mistreatment. These American men and women endured unthinkable adversity, sometimes even sacrificing their lives in the struggle, to forge a more perfect union.

“Although they carried our nation a long way, we can best honor their legacy by recognizing that we still have much farther to go. In too many states, conservative politicians are working to roll back the right to vote with restrictive voter ID laws, cutbacks in early voting and same-day registration, and reductions in poll locations, especially in minority dis-

Governor McCrory and legislative Republicans just showed their true priorities, putting their divisive partisan social agenda ahead of North Carolina's economy.

The governor failed to ever push for meaningful changes to his discriminatory law, instead sacrificing thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars.

It's clear that middle class families need new leadership to put jobs and the economy first.

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N.C. NAACP and Forward Together Moral Movement: Our response to so-called achievement schools G o v .

P a t r i c k William J. McCrory and Barber the extremists in the General Assembly Guest been Columnist have engaged in an extreme attack retrogressive campaign against public schools since the day they came to power.

As of July 2, Governor McCrory has on his desk another ideologically-driven attack on public education, House Bill 1080, which would allow for a back-door corporate takeover of public schools through so-called “Achievement School Districts.”

Just like the voucher system the extremists put into place, this scheme would drain public education money into unaccountable private hands. This is contrary to the intent of our state constitution.

In other states, Achievement School Districts have been plagued with corruption, fraud and mismanagement due to this lack of accountability.

Studies in Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee have shown these virtual districts to decline in student achievement or to show negligible improvement. High staff turnover produced chaos and a decline in the number of experienced teachers. These schemes also

foster more re-segregation.

North Carolina’s constitution explicitly bars the use of public school funds for anything but public education. Giving those funds to private corporations plainly violates the state constitution and also drains money away from proven programs that support parent engagement, inclusive leadership, expanded pre-K programs, and professional development and coaching for teachers.

In this scheme, a politically-selected superintendent would create a virtual district comprised of five of North Carolina’s lowest-performing public elementary schools. That superintendent would grant charter school operators multi-year contracts to take control of these schools.

The charters could be for-profit corporations based in other states. They would take control of the schools away from local elected school boards. The same rules and standards that the state demands of other public school systems would not apply to these “Achievement School Districts,” so that the charter operators would get tax dollars without any public accountability.

North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction already has a program to turn around failing schools that has produced proven results. Turning Around Lowest Achieving Schools or TALAS has been in place for five years. Sixty percent of schools operated under TALAS outperformed the state average performance change and 75 percent outperformed the

state average growth, proving that struggling schools can make significant improvement. Unfortunately, funding for TALAS has been cut so low that it can only reach a fraction of our hardship schools. Instead of funding a proven program, the extremists in the General Assembly seek to channel public school funds into private and unaccountable hands.

Our public school dollars would be better spent on proven programs like PreK for every child, greater instructional time, teachers’ aides for individual attention to struggling students, and recruitment and retention of our best teachers. We also know that poverty is the real problem; all of our struggling schools are high-poverty schools where nutrition, mental health, healthcare and social services could make the most difference.

Instead, a cynical game of politics and an unbending devotion to extremist ideology continue to suffocate research-based approaches to education and undermine the foundation of public education in North Carolina. It is time for voters to hold elected Governor McCrory and the extremists in the legislature accountable.

The North Carolina NAACP and the Forward Together Moral Movement are based in Durham and are led by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II.

Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?

Black farmers to protest at U.S. Supreme Court

On Friday, July 8, at 9 a.m., farmers from the Eddie Southern Region and others Saughter who believe in justice and equality will descend on the U. S. Supreme Court to once Guest again seek and demand jusColumnist tice through the courts and to bring to light and awareness of the unfairness of the settlement of the Pigford Class Action, and the continued discrimination by the USDA, "The Last Plantation." The theme is "Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?"

The protest will be held on the First Street NE sidewalk directly in front of the Supreme Court. The complaint at the Supreme Court is regarding Eddie and Dorothy Wise, farmers from North Carolina, who were foreclosed on and evicted from their 106-acre farm on January 20, 2016, by 14 militarily-armed Federal Marshals and several Nash County, North Carolina deputy sheriffs without ever being granted a hearing.

Farmer Eddie Wise is a retired Green Beret and his wife, Dorothy Wise, is a retired Grants Manager. The

Wise's situation is akin to the Dred Scott Decision of March 6, 1857 (http://www.ushistory.org/us/32a.asp) because black farmers are still being denied full due process. This is one of the most important issues that should be brought before the United States Supreme Court.

While many people in this country think that black farmers across the nation got justice during the Pigford Class Action (Pigford v. Glickman 1999), the opposite is the truth. Black farmers who have been discriminated against by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), formerly called Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), continue to be put out of farming, denied opportunities to make a living, and lose land that impacts the quality of life for them and the rural black communities in which they live.

The time has long expired on the unremitting discrimination and breach of The Pigford Consent Decree. Black farmers are continuously denied due process; in particular, a right to have a formal hearing on the merits of their case before the Administrative Law Judge of The USDA. Congress has expressed its intent for the Agency to hold the formal hearing on the merits in the 2007 Pigford Remedy Act, which was incorporated in the 2008 Food Energy and Conservation Act or "Farm Bill." In addition,

the USDA is denying all claims and hearings by black farmers, fomen farmers, Hispanic farmers, and Native American farmers. This denial of the formal hearing before the Administrative Law Judge allows 180 days for the Agency to correct its own mistakes, is unlawful, unjust and contrary to Congressional intent pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act and The Pigford Consent Decree.

If you are a supporter of justice and equality, support black farmers, seek healthy and safe food, join with the black farmers and Eddie and Dorothy Wise, other speakers from the American Agriculturalists Association, the North Carolina-based national Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Association (BFAA), The Cowtown Foundation, Lawrence Lucas, President Emeritus, USDA Coalition of Minority Employees, and others to bring this issue before the United States Supreme Court. These farmers are asking the question: Are black farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?

Eddie Slaughter is president of the American Agriculturalist Association.

Judge Morgan vies for high court seat in November T H E C H r oN i C lE

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breath of experience to serve on the state Supreme Court.

“Certainly i’m better qualified than the incumbent who currently holds the seat,” Morgan said during a recent phone interview. apparently a lot of North Carolina voters agree with Judge Morgan.

He was the second most popular vote-getter out of four during the June 7 special primary behind incumbent N.C. Senior associate Justice robert H. Edmunds Jr., thus securing a November battle.

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tall order, especially given that the veteran jurist has the endorsement of several former Supreme Court justices, just about every sheriff in the state, gov. Pat McCrory, and the N.C. republican Party. in addition, the republican-led N.C. general assembly passed a retention law last year so that Edmunds wouldn’t originally have to face re-election. a subsequent Wake Superior Court panel ruled the retention law unconstitutional; however, the state Supreme Court (minus Edmunds) heard arguments in april for a final decision.

Until they rule, Edmunds must run. if the justices split evenly, then the Wake judicial panel’s ruling stands, and the retention law fails.

So Morgan and Edmunds will now face off for Edmunds’ seat during the Nov. 8 general election.

Turnout will most likely not be an issue since there is also a divisive presidential election on the ballot, as well as races for North Carolina governor and the U.S. Senate, congressional

and legislative races.

Nov. 8 promises to deliver plenty of voters to the polls. The problem could be that by the time voters go through all of the candidates in the high profile contests, they may not turn over their ballots to see the important High Court race on the other side.

That means Judge Morgan, a registered Democrat, has a lot of work to do across the state to get his name, face and history in front of voters. Judicial candidates aren’t afforded the luxuries of partisan politicians for elective office. Their allegiance is supposed to be to upholding the law, not to a party or special money interest. additionally, it is difficult for african-american candidates for statewide office like Morgan to win in North Carolina. N.C. associate Justice Cheri Beasley barely won her seat in 2014, and linda Coleman lost by a whisker when she first ran for lieutenant governor in 2012.

That’s why Judge

Morgan is hopeful that his almost three decades on the bench at various levels of state jurisprudence - longer than Justice Edmunds - will prove to the voters in November that he is worthy of their consideration.

State administrative law judge for five years; district court judge for ten years; and his current position of superior court judge for eleven years. “add to that that my opponent, while he has been a Supreme Court justice, and is currently in that seat, has never been a trial judge,” says Judge Morgan. ”Supreme Court justices review the courts’ records that are generated in the lower courts. They are a reviewing court to see what errors have been committed potentially in the courts below.” a review of Justice Edmunds’ record confirms that while he has been a state and federal litigator, in addition to serving on the state Court of appeals and Supreme Court for sixteen years, he has never been a trial judge. if Morgan wins in

from another depression, having inherited the worst financial crisis in american history since the great Depression. and he's done so much more that he is not given credit for, she said, and she plans to continue support of those efforts of great concern.

When asked about the underserved communities (black, brown, lBgT, etc.), Clinton said she has plans to address the issues that pertain to each, and one can actually go to her website and read exactly what her vision is. However, she provided insight and began, "first of all, we need more good jobs with rising incomes, because we're just not seeing enough of them.

There aren't enough employment opportunities in Chicago's underserved communities." it's clear that Clinton recognizes the disparities that plague the marginalized.

"We need to make sure that there are some big, bold programs like infrastructure, like clean renewable energy, like advanced manufacturing, that are within the reach of those people who need those jobs and have to be given the chance to compete for them," she said, noting in the past 10 to 15 years, a lot of the jobs in the country are not within reach of those who live in the most distressed urban or rural areas.

So Hillary Clinton says she wants to make jobs available first. Second, education. She is adamant that young children be better prepared to go to school and supported throughout so they will be successful.

"There are a lot of ways we can do that. i am committed to working with communities, churches and educational systems to try to figure out how." But it's clear that she gets the comprehension thread that makes it all work.

"But parents and grandparents have to be supported in doing the most important job of raising the next generation of children, and we need to do all that we can to see to it that we do that," she said.

Clinton spoke to her vision to re-create "schools that people believe in, that they are passionate about, and we have that in a lot of places and i know that you don't have that in Chicago."

"We need diversionary programs so that we're not suspending and expelling 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-year-old kids who are acting out,"

she said. "We have a terrible disciplinary divide where kids who are either having problems or are just acting like normal kids being suspended if they're african-american or latino and white kids doing the same thing aren't."

She paused and continued, "That starts the whole cradle-to-prison pipeline." in her effort to end the cradle-to-prison pipeline, Clinton envisions doing more to intervene in helping the little kids be successful, which would include after school support intervention programs. for the older youth, she recognizes that there is no place for teenagers to direct their energies and how easy it is for them to be misdirected, often leading to gang affiliation or some other form of violence of destructive behavior.

"There are no organized activities," Clinton said. "There's nothing that breaks the attraction of a gang, where their thinking is 'at least i'm on a team' if they're in a gang, as opposed to having options to choose from like being on a team (sports, academics, etc.) that may advance their life rather than end their life."

She then segued to comment on Chicago: "i am really confused as to why Chicago has so much more violence year after year. and we have to factor that into federal programs.

Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina has an excellent program that he calls 10, 20, 30, where 10 percent of federal money would go to 20 percent of the communities that have had 30 years of poverty.

We have to focus on these places and it can't be one size fits all. What may work in Chicago may not necessarily work in Miami or New orleans." regarding the gun-control issue and the associated violence, Clinton speaks passionately: "it's a civil rights issue and i will do everything i can: legislation, regulation, litigation because i think we have veered off the track. We are intimidated by, controlled by and directed by the gun lobby in Washington.

Members of Congress are scared to death, governors and state legislatures are scared to death, and why?

Because the gun lobby represents a dedicated focused group of voters. and they will make anybody who doesn't vote with them pay the price."

However, she noted that yet the vast majority of people want these changes, so we've got to start acting like they are a voting issue to us.

She also pointed out that she promised the parents who have lost children to gun violence that, "i will do everything i can to change the gun laws. i will work continuously to do so."

November, he will be one of two african-americans serving on the seven-member N.C. Supreme Court, but the only black male. and while Morgan is sensitive to the importance and appearance of an africanamerican male serving on the state’s highest court, he says it’s even more important that people look past his color and see a better qualified, fair candidate.

The stakes are high in the Morgan – Edmunds race, because the winner decides the ideological balance of power on the 4-3 conservative state High Court. a native of Cherry Point, Mike Morgan is the oldest of five children. He graduated from New Bern public schools. Morgan received his B.a. in both

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history and sociology from Duke University in 1976.

He earned his Juris Doctor degree with honors from North Carolina Central University in 1979. from 1983 to 1989, Morgan was an assistant state attorney general in the N.C. Department of Justice. from 1989 to 1994, he served as a N.C. administrative law judge; from 1994 to 2004 a district court judge; and from 2005 to the present a Wake County superior court judge. “i love what i do,” Judge Morgan says. “i feel that after this length of service, i’m due for a promotion and ready for greater service. i hope that the people of North Carolina agree that i am ready.”

Hillary Clinton: Up Close Editor’s note: Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton visited Charlotte with President Obama on Tuesday. The Chronicle gives a glimpse of the candidate via The Chicago Defender. She sat with The Chicago Defender, a member of the National Newspapers Publishers' Association, to discuss her vision for a better America. The full story can be found at http://chicagodefender.com /2016/06/30/hillary-upclose/.

By Kai El' ZaBar, NNPa/ THE CHiCago DEfENDEr

Hillary Clinton came to Chicago on her Midwest campaign jaunt to address the Women's international luncheon at the rainbow PUSH Coalition’s 45th annual convention. afterward, The Chicago Defender got up close and personal with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee to get greater insight into her vision for a better america. "i have an old-fashioned belief that if you run for president, you should tell people what you're going to do," Clinton said as she revved up. "listen, the next president of the United States can have the opportunity to select one, two, three Supreme Court justices … and we don't want that president to be Donald Trump."

Backstage at the luncheon, Clinton said that she has a personal commitment to working with The Black Press and all local press; however, she has noticed in particular the assumption of some in various parts of the country where she has traveled that it is assumed that The Black Press will show up. "and that's not always the case, so we want to make sure that we make the effort to reach out, and not only during the campaign, but even in the White House," Clinton said. "i see The Black Press playing an active role in getting our message out directly to its readers, participating in the various activities such as today's luncheon, and making sure that it has access as well as being included in the advertising buy."

Clinton has made it clear that she will continue the initiatives that President Barack obama implemented and work to enhance affordable health care. She credits the president with saving america

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local school district looking at creative ways to fill teacher vacancies By tevin StinSon the chronicle

aug. 29 is the first day of school for the 2016-17 school year. there could be more significance to that day than usual. in an attempt to bring young, exciting teachers to the area, and fill the growing number of vacancies, the Board of education is considering bringing teach for america (tFa) into WinstonSalem/Forsyth county Schools. “as many of you know, we have faced a teacher shortage here in Forsyth county, so we are trying to find creative new ways to fill those vacancies,” said Matt Dixson, WS/FcS chief operating officer for human resources.

Dixson, who is the former principal at Southwest Middle School, said qualified teachers will help the district reach the goals they already have in place.

“We want to make sure qualified teachers are in front of our students, and teach for america is one of the ways we are trying to do that.” tFa is a national teacher corporation of recent college graduates who commit at least two years to teach and effect change in the communities they work in. according to the tFa official website, the

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mission of the organization is to enlist, develop and mobilize as many as possible of the nation’s most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence. if approved by the Board of education, tFa’s partnership with Winston-

Salem/Forsyth county Schools will begin at the start of the 2017-2018 school year.

Upon approval, with the help of board members, tFa will create a placement plan and use the 2016-2017 school year to recruit possible teachers.

During a full board meeting held on tuesday, June 28, piedmont triad tFa executive director nafeesha irby made a presentation showing board members the impact the program has had on classrooms across the state. irby said that since partnering with north carolina, tFa has been focused on building a strong pipeline of teachers into the most vulnerable schools, and closing the opportunity gap.

She also mentioned the program has proven to bring more diverse group of teachers into the classroom. of the 44,000 applications tFa received in 2015, more than 50 percent came from teachers of color. irby also noted that more than half of the applicants

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are pell Grant recipients, which is a key indicator that they come from low-income backgrounds. “teach for america has served as one of our nations most diverse teacher prep programs. For years, we have been a top recruiter for teachers of color across the nation and here in north carolina.” she said While tFa is celebrating its 25th anniversary, the proIrby gram is still fairly new to the piedmont triad. in 2014, the teaching initiative began a partnership with Guilford county Schools (GcS). in just two years, tFa has brought 50 teachers into struggling secondary schools in Guilford county and is expected to add another 30 in august to impact students in primary or elementary schools. according to a survey conducted on principals in Guilford county who had tFa teachers at their schools, 100 percent were satisfied with the performance of the teachers. irby mentioned the recruitment process helps ensure teachers are placed in schools where they can make an immediate impact on the students as well as the community.

“We recruit people who have an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, who have demonstrated leadership, perseverance in the face of challenges,

strong critical thinking and organizational skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills.” irby said. “this has helped us to build a strong movement toward educational equity.” in addition to possessing the above mentioned character traits, college graduates who are looking to join tFa must pass the praxis ii Series professional assessment before being interviewed for any position. teachers will also receive ongoing support and professional development during their tenure.

“We welcome Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Schools,” irby said.

While the decision is not yet final, future educators are excited about the possibility of the partnership between tFa and the local school system. Shannon hill, a Winston-Salem State University education major and city native, said although she plans to attend graduate school after receiving her bachelor’s degree, tFa seems like a good second option. “this definitely sounds like something i would be interested in,” said hill. “it’s good to know that there is a program out there that helps students who want to be teachers.

“in this area where we have so many failing schools, it is good to see the school board trying new things to change that narrative. i’m excited to see what happens with this partnership.

For more information on TFA, visit piedmonttriad.teachforamerica.org.

School resource officer wins statewide award for heroics Special to the chronicle

Winston-Salem police officer travis McFadden, a school resource officer for the Kingswood School at the children’s home, will receive the 2016 hank Snyder “Beyond the call of Duty” award from the n.c. association of School resource officers for his actions in rescuing a toddler from a crashed automobile.

McFadden will be presented the award on July 11

during the association’s annual convention at Sunset Beach, n.c. the hank Snyder “Beyond the call of Duty” award honors a school resource officer who goes above and beyond the call of his or her everyday duties. the award is named in honor of hank Snyder, a retired instructor at the n.c. Justice academy. on the morning of oct.

21, 2015, McFadden was traveling on northwest Boulevard on his way to

Kingswood School at the children’s home, where he serves as the school resource officer, when he saw that a car had run off the road. the vehicle was suspended in mid-air straddling the entrance to a pedestrian tunnel that passes under northwest Boulevard. the transmission was still engaged and the wheels were turning, making the position of the vehicle very unstable. the driver had gotten out, but a 2-year-old child was still

inside, fastened in a car seat.

McFadden determined that the child might be killed or suffer a serious injury if the unstable vehicle shifted and fell into the tunnel entrance, about 10 feet down.

McFadden climbed into the suspended vehicle through the back door and removed the child, who was not injured.

McFadden later received the police Department’s Medal of Merit for his actions.

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in a scathing open letter issued just hours before presumptive republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke in raleigh Tuesday evening, n.C. naaCP President rev. William Barber, leader of the “Moral Monday” movement, blasted the controversial businessman’s campaign for the White house, charging that it presents, “… an extremist philosophy of hate, greed, racism, classism and xenophobia.”

“Your campaign, like the leadership of our legislature and Governor, does not represent the politics of lincoln, the call of justice, or the ethics of Biblical evangelicalism,” rev. Barber wrote, apparently referencing Trump’s previous “Ban all Muslims coming into the U.s.” and “Mexicans are rapists” remarks. “so far, your campaign as the republican [presumptive] nominee for President does not represent the ideals of abraham lincoln, the republican who signed the e m a n c i p a t i o n Proclamation and supported african-americans in their quest for freedom and citizenship.”

The n.C. naaCP leader’s letter to Trump is noteworthy because in several of his speeches, the wealthy new York businessman has claimed that his policies will help african-americans in the nation’s inner cities rebuild their communities with more jobs. still, a Washington Post poll last month found that 94 percent of africanamericans surveyed across the nation had an “unfavorable” view of Trump, while logging a 79 percent favorable view of his

Democratic opponent, former secretary of state hillary Clinton. Mrs. Clinton campaigned with President obama in Charlotte Tuesday, hoping to garner some of the president’s 51 percent national approval rating and 2008 coalition voters for this november’s general election. even though Donald Trump does boast of some support from a cadre of black ministers with whom he occasionally meets, it was clear from rev.

Barber’s letter that he has not been one of them.

Barber further accused Trump’s campaign of not representing the “ideals” of pioneering black republicans like abraham Galloway, who helped to found the GoP in north Carolina in the late 1800s, or Bishop J. W. hood, who helped to craft north Carolina’s state Constitution during reconstruction.

“These republicans all believed in equality, voting rights, public education, and decent wages. We do not object to republican leadership as such, but to its failure to honor its own heritage,” rev. Barber wrote.

Barber then questioned what Trump’s candidacy actually means for the people of north Carolina, and where he stood on the issues of voting rights, the re-segregation of public education and environmental protections.

“Mr. Trump, you and many in your camp say that you are not a racist at heart, though republican leaders acknowledge the racist content of some of your assertions,” rev. Barber continued. “You say you love latinos and care about the sick and the poor. You say that you are not xenophobic.”

“Please back up your claims with concrete policies. That is where we have to look to determine these things—not just in your heart, but in the potential impact at the heart of policies you propose.”

“When you come to north Carolina, remember that you are in the birthplace of the sit-in movement. You are in the state where Dr. King first delivered his “i have a Dream” speech in rocky Mount,” the civil rights leader added.

Barber then accused Trump of continuing the 1960’s “southern strategy” of dividing blacks and whites racially, and ignoring the needs of the poor.

“You have taken the ‘southern strategy’ a step further,” rev. Barber insists to Trump. ”in the past, its devotees would hide behind code words.

What you are saying was only supposed to be in the backroom, not on the platform. There is something to be said for candor, but in your case, it poisons our civil society. in this state—in our Moral Movement, we have stood together by the thousands with black, brown, asian, native american, young, old, rich, poor, gay, straight, Jews, Muslims, Christians, hindus, and people without faith who believe in a moral universe.”

Getting such an open rebuke from the state’s naaCP president could be politically fatal for Donald Trump in north Carolina. even though the naaCP is a nonpartisan organization, under rev. Barber’s leadership, it has proven to be a powerful force against what it considers to be “repressive” republican policies in the state and the nation.

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The young kids scrimmage one another twice a week during the camp and are exposed to a number of drills to enhance their play

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

During the summer kids, engage in many activities to occupy the hours they otherwise would have spent at school. With all of this free time, some kids

find themselves in situations that could get them in trouble with their parents, or even the law.

To give kids a positive outlet, Brian Leak of the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center runs

the Drills and Skills program at the center. Leak started the camp in 1988 at the 14th Street Recreation Center and has carried the program everywhere he has been since.

The kids in the program

engage in skills that enhance the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, shooting and passing. Along with the physical aspect of the program, Leak invites motivational speakers and local pastors

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to come and speak to the kids to encourage them to stay on the right path. The kids are also provided with a free lunch while there.

“It’s been a positive thing to me to be able to give back to these kids,”

Leak said. “We want to keep the kids motivated mind, body and spirit. We like to talk to them about getting in the church and the positive things that can come from it.”

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Carver High alum to host football clinic for youth

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Former Carver High School Football standout Chris Hairston will host his first football clinic on July 15-16 at Carver High School, 3545 Carver High School Road, for children ages 6 to 15.

The registration fee for the clinic will be $20 per child. The clinic will focus on football development and emphasize the importance of education.

Hairston grew up in East Winston most of his life and gained interest in football by being around his family and neighborhood friends, who had a deep love for the game. Hairston is an offensive lineman who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers.

The Buffalo Bills drafted him in 2011 after being a stand out athlete for the Clemson Tigers.

He was a stud offensive lineman for Carver High School and was named first team All-State while playing there. He chose Clemson over schools such as South Carolina State and Hampton University. While at Clemson, he was named First Team AllACC his senior year, in 2011.

According to Hairston's good friend Andrew Church, who

WSSU skills camp focuses on the basics Hairston and staff will focus on the fundaments of the game and stress the importance of excelling in the classroom as well as on the field.

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“We just want to try and instill some fundamentals in them,” said Welhelmi. “At this stage of their games they need to learn how to pass, dribble and shoot, so we just go through fundamental drills with them.

We also want to teach them how to compete because that's a lost aspect in many young people’s game.”

Passing, shooting, rebounding and playing with energy are a few of the aspects of the camp the coaches wanted the campers to focus on. Andrew Brown, assistant coach and camp director, played college basketball at Mercer University and just finished his first season with the Rams. He said being at WSSU is a very good situation for him and he is happy to be there to teach the kids.

He said he wants the campers to be able to take the tools they learn from the camp and use them when they practice at home.

“I want the kids to learn how to work hard and how to com-

Winston-Salem State University has a storied past when it comes to the game of basketball. With legendary coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines, players such as Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and Cleo Hill, and sports columnist and commentator Stephen A. Smith, the Ram's impact on the game cannot be denied.

On June 27 through 29, WSSU held its annual basketball camp inside Whitaker gymnasium. The camp hosted kids from second to fifth grades in the mornings, then sixth through eighth grades during the afternoon session.

According to WSSU basketball head coach James Welhelmi, they want to concentrate on the fundamentals of the game. With the kids watching and emulating how they see the NBA players performing on television, they lose sight of the fact that all of those players started with mastering the basics Brown first.

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The kids in the Drills and Skills camp at the Carl Russell Community Center, listen to advise from sports agent James Blackburn (white shirt, far right), Director of Basketball at Power to Win Sports.

Daquan Miller a rising senior at Carver high (green shirt) drives the basketball against Dwight Earl (white shirt) of Glen High School during a scrimmage at the center.

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The camp is designed for kids ages 6 through 19 and open to boys and girls.

According to Leak, the goal of the camp is to get the kids off of the streets and to possibly assist kids in making it to the next level. During his time at the center, Leak has coached some of the best the game has to offer, from Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers to highly touted Duke Freshman Harry Giles. Leak's son, Antonio Robinson, also played for him and is currently playing overseas. His agent came to speak with the kids last week.

“I came out to speak to the kids last year and I was free today, so when Brian

asked me to come, I did because I like to give back to the community when I can,” said James Blackburn, director of basketball at Power to Win Sports. “I just wanted to let them know it doesn’t matter where you come from because if you work on your game and you're good enough, you can play professional ball.”

Leak only charges $10 for the kids to participate in the camp. The funds go to an awards banquet at the end of program, where all of the kids receive a trophy.

Leak also has sponsors to help fund his program ,such as Corey Simmons, Ronnie Peoples and Freddie Marshall to name a few. They all donate their time and money to help in any way they can.

The kids say they really enjoy the camp and said they would rather be at the center working on their games than out running the streets or possibly getting into trouble. Many of the youth come back year after year.

“I’ve been here for three years and I love being here because I get to work on my ball handling and making my shot better,” said Dwight Earl, a senior at Glenn High School.

For Leak, keeping the kids out of trouble and giving them something productive to participate in is paramount to him. He said because of his upbringing, he needed help to overcome his circumstances, and he wants to do the same for the young people

Skills and Drills camp director, Brian Leak and Carl H. Russell Community Center recreation leader, Lakesha Byrd help the kids in the camp as much as possible.

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in his camp.

“What I love most is seeing the kids go to the next level,” said Leak.

Many kids do not get the

opportunity to attend college or have anyone to talk to and direct them in the right path to get into college. I lived in the projects

and my success came from people helping me get to the next level and I owe that to them.”

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Hairston stated he wanted to give something back to the community that raised him, which is why he decided to hold the camp at Carver High School.

Former Carver standout Chris Hairston (61) will hold his first annual football camp at Carver on July15 and 16.

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helped organize the clinic, they decided to put it on not only for the city but to give back to the high school they attended and the area that raised them.

The organizers wanted Carver alums who have played on the collegiate level to help run the camp because they have the knowledge about the game to share and give back. They felt as though a football clinic at Carver was well overdue and thought that Chris would be the perfect

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person for the task.

“I just wanted to do something back at home where we could get the Carver community and the rest of Winston-Salem out to have a good time and to learn from each other,” said Hairston.

During the camp the kids will concentrate on the fundamentals of the game, such as proper techniques of stance, footwork and proper mechanics. They also want to stress the importance of proper guidance, because it develops confidence.

Academics are very important to Chris, and he does not want the kids to lose sight

of excelling in the classroom as well.

The plan is to make the camp an annual event and to have the camp grow each year. The organizers want to focus on making the camp as solid as possible the first time out, then add new, creative ideas as the camp progresses.

“The major point we want the kids to take from this camp will be its not just running drills and competing; we really want to emphasize the importance of education,” Church said. “Chris is an example of taking care of his books first, then taking care of business on the field. Our goal

is to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth.”

Hairston said: “Don't take too much time to look at what you've done and always look to how you can build your future. The game of football is a game that can give you a lot but in order to earn it you must set your mind to it and take care of your business in the classroom.”

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pete, because today's generation has some trouble competing on a daily basis,” said Brown. “Just because you miss a shot doesn't mean you become discouraged and stop playing hard. I am constantly drilling in the kids to compete, fight and to play with energy.”

Brown said he feels as though the young players of today only see the finished product of the NBA players and do not realize the hard work they have had to put in to get to that level. He wants the campers to understand that once you have a solid foundation with the basics, then you can use those skills to incorporate other aspects into your game.

Shooting is the biggest deficiency that Brown notices in many of the young players today. He said with the way the NBA has transitioned to a jump shooting league, many young players want to instantly become three-point shooters without mastering a basic layup.

“What’s happening is they see all of the three pointers, and they see Steph Curry and Klay Thompson and they want to be like them,” Brown said. “Those guys are prolific shooters and one of the reasons why is because they put in the time.

“When you have a younger player coming up, they gravitate immediately to the three-point line. What I want to teach the kids are to learn how to make a layup first and the shots off the glass, then we can go to the three-point line.”

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While playing a pick up game during the camp, one player gets his shot blocked attempting to make a layup.

Shooting was one of the major components of the camp that WSSU Asst. Coach Andrew Brown wanted to focus on during the camp.

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This summer an aerobics course unlike any other is being offered at the Wilson Park Training Facility in Clemmons.

Shake into Shape is a workout program that infuses basic and intermediate aerobics steps with the latest hip-hop songs and dance moves. The total body workout burns fat, tones the entire body, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

The course was designed by Abriana Kimbrough and Alexis Moore, who lost a combined 80 pounds by following a similar workout routine and adopting a healthier diet. Before the start of the first course

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(Above) Tawanna Kimbrough Johnson said, after finishing the Shake into Shape workout session, she didn’t even feel like she had just completde a 50-minute workout.

held on Saturday, June 25, Kimbrough said in the black community, we need to understand that our mental, physical, and emotional health all need to be intact.

While a lot of people find it difficult to lose weight or to stay fit, Kimbrough noted it really just takes the determination to get it done. She said she was also inspired by her father, who is a well-known athletic trainer throughout the city.

“I wanted to find a way to encourage people to get out and get fit,” she said. “So I decided to take something we all like to do – dancing - and turn it into a fitness program.”

Moore said when her friend asked for her help, she was excited about the chal-

(Left) Shake into Shape Hip Hop Dance Workout infuses basic aerobics steps with the latest hip hop songs and dance moves. More than a dozen people participated in the first course held at Wilson Park Training Facility.

Mila Terrell enjoys the Shake into Shape workout session held at Wilson Park Training Facility on Saturday, June 25. Shake into Shape is a combination of aerobics steps and hip hop dance moves.

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lenge of helping create the fitness program from scratch. She said she also shows people that being fit isn’t just about going to the gym and lifting weights.

“You can do other things to stay fit,” said Moore. “You can also do fun things like dancing to burn calories as well.”

During the 50-minute session, more than a dozen women of all ages burned calories while listening to upbeat songs like “Controlla” by Drake. Following the session, it was announced that the women had burned more than 300 calories.

Tawanna Kimbrough Johnson said although she was tired, it didn’t feel like she had just finished a workout.

“It felt like I was just having a good

time with the girls,” smiled Johnson. “I really enjoyed it.”

After completing the workout, Shona Gilmore from Atlanta, Ga. encouraged others to come out and participate. She said the course is a great edition to the fitness scene in Clemmons and WinstonSalem.

In coming weeks, more Shake into Shape workout sessions will be held at the Wilson Park Training Facility, located at 7505 Topsider Dr. in Clemmons. For more information on Shake into Shape, contact Abri Kimbrough at www.abrianakimbrough@gmail.com.

Four 2016 CIAA football games will be televised SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Charlotte, NC — The 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) football season is scheduled to include four televised games broadcast across TV platforms such as the ASPiRE TV Network, ESPN3 and available online via WatchESPN. The Virginia State University Trojans and the 2015 runner-up Bulldogs of Bowie State University have been selected for this season's first CIAA televised football game on Oct. 15.

The contest, also the Bulldogs' "Homecoming," will air live on the ASPiRE TV Network. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. EDT at Bulldogs Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. In their only meeting last year, the Bulldogs defeated the Trojans by only three points during VSU's homecoming game.

On Oct. 22, ESPN3 and WatchESPN will feature a CIAA contest between two teams who both appeared in the playoffs last year, the Bulldogs and the Virginia Union University Panthers. As one of the NCAA's twenty-two 2016 Division II football showcase games, the matchup will kick off at 2 p.m. EDT on the Panthers' home turf of Hovey Field in Richmond, Virginia.

The second CIAA/ASPiRE TV Network telecast will highlight a battle between the defending CIAA Football Champion Rams of Winston-Salem State University versus the Fayetteville State University Broncos. In their 2015 matchup, the Rams closed out the regular season with a 2-point victory over FSU. The FSU football program has since taken new leadership with head coach Richard Hayes Jr., former WSSU defensive coordinator. This year's contest is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. EDT at Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium in Fayetteville.

The Conference television broadcast schedule will conclude with the 2016 CIAA Football Championship on Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. EDT. The Northern Division and Southern Division Champions will faceoff for the title at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham. The championship contest will air live on ASPiRE. Urban Sports & Entertainment Group produces the CIAA Regional Television Network.

Small College Basketball taps 2 from WSSU for inaugural Hall of Fame class

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BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Former Winston-Salem State University coach and a standout, Clarence "Big House" Gaines and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, will be among the inaugural inductees into the Small College Basketball (SCB) Hall of Fame. The class includes five players and two coaches from HBCUs. The 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.

"It is an absolute thrill to announce the inaugural class for the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame," said Hall of Fame and SCB Founder John McCarthy. "This class represents the best of the best in the history of small college basketball, and it is with great pleasure that we announce this class."

Clarence “Big House" Gaines' men's basketball team won the 1967 National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division II Basketball Championship – the first historically black college to win a national championship. Subsequently, Gaines was named the NCAA Division II (1967) College Coach of the Year. In 1982 Gaines was recognized for his contribution to basketball by being inducted into the

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (named in honor of the inventor of basketball James Naismith).

Gaines had amassed a win/loss record of 828-446, making him the winningest active basketball coach in NCAA history, and the second winningest collegiate basketball coach behind the University of Kentucky's late Adolph Rupp. However, following University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith's 877th career win in March 1997, coach Gaines became the third winningest basketball coach in NCAA history behind only Gaines Adolph Rupp (2nd), and Dean Smith (1st).

Gaines was eventually surpassed by longtime friend Jim Phelan of Mt. St. Mary¹s University (formerly Mt. St. Mary¹s College; the name change took place on June 8th, 2004), placing him fourth all-time in wins in NCAA Basketball history before Bobby Knight passed both Phelan and Gaines in 2005, moving "Big House" to fifth-place all-time.

Earl Monroe decided to attend Winston-Salem State, a small, histor-

ically black college in North Carolina. There he found a father figure in Coach Clarence "Big House" Gaines, a famed figure in black college sports and blossomed into a firstrate scorer. As a senior in 1966-67, Monroe led his Winston-Salem State University Rams squad to an NCAA Division II title while averaging 41.5 points. A local sportswriter, the Wi n s t o n - S a l e m Journal's Jerry McLeese penned the phrase "Earl's Pearls" to describe the points he tallied, and a nickname was born.

Monroe, the No. 2 choice in the 1967 NBA Draft, was chosen by the Monroe Baltimore Bullets, a franchise that had not enjoyed much success.

During his initial season the team showed little improvement, finishing in the Eastern Division cellar.

Monroe, however, was a standout. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 24.3 points to finish fourth in the league in scoring.

In one game against the Los Angeles Lakers, he tossed in 56 points.

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Volunteers and donations needed for July homeless count Volunteers are needed to help with the Homeless Point-in-Time identification and counting of people who are sleeping outside on Wednesday, July 27, in Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas. The Homeless Point-in-Time Count is a one day, unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families in Forsyth County. The count, coordinated by United Way of Forsyth County and the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Homeless Council, helps determine the extent of homelessness in our community. The data collected is used to plan services for the homeless throughout the year. Volunteers will be organized into groups of four or five and in two shifts, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. and 1 a.m.-4 a.m. Organizers will be assembling bags of necessities to hand out to homeless men and women and are seeking donations of baseball caps/sun visors, individual tissue packets, sun screen, bottled water, canned foods with pop-tops or pre-packaged food, and plastic utensils. Volunteers may register by visiting www.forsythunitedway.org. Donations can be delivered to United Way of Forsyth County at 301 N. Main Street.

WFU Learning Assistance Center, Disability Services director named Michael Shuman has been promoted to director of Wake Forest’s Learning Assistance Center and Disability Services (LAC-DS). As director, Shuman is responsible for providing leadership and vision in the areas of academic support and disability services for the University community. He manages the clinical and administrative operations of the LAC-DS, implements accommodations for students with disabilities and coordinates comprehensive academic coaching and peer tutoring program for students.

Winston-Salem Symphony announces appointment of new chief operating officer The Winston-Salem Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Bloom as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO position is a new two-year temporary appointment which will provide leadership and management for all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Symphony. After graduating from Washington and Lee University, Bloom began his career as an investment counselor with Wheat First Securities. He later served as copresident of a chain of furniture stores and as a retail advertising manager for Wachovia. Bloom was founder and president of The Bloom Agency, a successful Winston-Salem based marketing, advertising, and public relations firm. In 2014, he sold the agency to one of his trusted employees and began a consulting business. Bloom also serves as Cantorial Soloist for Temple Emanuel, conducts sing-alongs for Centenary United Methodist’s respite care program, accompanies and co-directs the Arbor Acres Sharps & Flats singers, performs in musical theater, serves on several local and national boards, and composes music and musical scores.

Senior Services seeks wish list items for needy seniors Senior Services is holding its annual Christmas in July drive to collect needed food, household and personal care supplies for seniors in need.

Individuals, church teams, and civic groups are invited to donate items on the Christmas in July wish list now through July 31. The list includes canned goods and shelf-stable food items like cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter and soup. It also includes household items, such as paper towels and dishwashing liquid, and personal care items like deodorant, disposable bed pads, and adult diapers. The complete wish list is available on the Senior Services website, www.seniorservicesinc.org. Contributions and donations may be dropped off at any of the Forsyth County branch offices of Piedmont Federal Savings Bank. You may also deliver your donations to Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive.

Goodwill President and CEO honored with Outstanding Management Award Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina (Goodwill) President & CEO Art Gibel has been honored with the 2016 Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence, the most prestigious executive award presented by Goodwill Industries International (GII). The Kenneth K. King Award for Management Excellence is presented to a Goodwill Industries® executive in recognition of outstanding management abilities and accomplishments. The award recognizes a CEO whose performance consistently demonstrates strong organizational impact related to mission, excellence and sustainability. It is named for the late Kenneth K. King, who endowed the Kenneth K. King Management Award for Executive Excellence Trust. The award is the highest honor a Goodwill president and CEO can receive. Since the “great recession” of 2009, Gibel has led a restructuring of the organization’s mission services portfolio.

Gibel has focused the organization’s mission on two key areas: assisting those disrupted by the economy learn skills and training to compete for available jobs, and preparing youth with the education and life skills needed to effectively enter the modern workforce.

Rick Callicutt appointed NCBA chairman High Point – Bank of North Carolina is proud to announce that Rick Callicutt, President and CEO, was named 2016-2017 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA), at their 120th Annual Convention. Since 1897, the NCBA has been the professional trade organization providing advocacy, leadership, and support to the North Carolina banking industry.

Callicutt has been with BNC since its inception in 1991 and was named President and CEO in 2013.

Through his guidance and leadership, BNC has grown into one of the premier financial institutions in the Southeast, recently receiving acclaim from several known banking and financial publications for their exceptional growth and financial performance.

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Fridays through July 29 – Fairground Fridays for Teens Fairground Fridays has returned with dance contests, prizes, giveaways and free arcade games from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Fairground Fridays is hosted by Busta Brown and features music by Mr. Bill’s Productions.

Fairground Fridays will be held every Friday through July 29. Admission is free. Concessions will be available.

Free parking is available in the lot for the Fairgrounds Annex.

Fridays through Aug. 26 Downtown Jazz Concerts The 19th season of Downtown Jazz presented by the Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union continues in Corpening Plaza at 237 W. First Street. Downtown Jazz is a production of the Downtown WinstonSalem Partnership in collaboration with Carl Denerson of Post Entertainment. The remaining performances schedule is: July 8, Eric Darius with opening performer Saundra Crenshaw; July 22, Urban Jazz Coalition & Will Donoto with opening performer Will Donato; August 12, Dee Lucas with opening performer Vince Crenshaw; August 26, Joey Sommerville, opening performer, Galvin Crisp.

Today, July 7 – Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce meeting The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) will meet today, Thursday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the WSSU Enterprise Center. During this meeting we will have an interactive information session. You will be part of a small group of current and future entrepreneurs discussing the ways in which the Small Business Center at Forsyth Technical Community College and the WSBCC can help you to start or grow your business. This may be your first step to a long-term relationship with these organizations as your business develops. We invite you to come to this very informative session, and if you own, or are considering becoming a small business owner, please consider joining the WSBCC. The speaker will be Allan Younger of Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center.

Today, July 7 – Reading party READWS will host a reading party at Rupert Bell Community Center for children between the ages of 4-8 today, Thursday, July 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join us for a night of fun, games and discover simple and effective ways to strengthen your child’s early literacy skills. Free refreshments, party favors, and learning resources. Please register by July 6. Email shonette@readws.org or call 336-723-4391 ext. 1507 or 336-9722518.

July 8-10 – 40th McCollum Family Reunion The McCollum Family reunion will hold its 40th family reunion July 8-10 at Comfort Suites Hotel, 200 Capital Lodging Court, in WinstonSalem. The family “Meet and Greet” will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8. Saturday’s activities begin at 11 a.m. and the program and dinner will begin at 5 p.m. The McCollum Family reunion is unique among family reunions. It is a reunion of cousins and not necessarily siblings, aunts or uncles, with a history in North Carolina that spans 200 years. If you believe you are a descendant of Charles and Minerva McCollum or are a McCollum, you are most welcome to attend the reunion. For additional information please contact Mr. Robert Nobel at nobler19@aol.com.

July 9 – Family Fun Day and printmaking activity Join WSSU Associate Professor of Art Scott Betz on a printmaking adventure on Saturday, July 9, from 1 – 5 p.m. The printmaking activity will take place outdoors in front of the Diggs Gallery, 601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr. This is part of the Diggs Gallery Family Day activities. All ages are welcome to come explore our exhibition, “A Legacy Reunited: The Gordon and Copey Hanes Print Collection.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-750-2458.

July 9 - A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018. For more information, contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

July 10 – Second Sundays on 4th Second Sundays on 4th will be held on July 10 from 3-6 p.m. on Fourth Street between Cherry and Marshall Streets. There is free parking available in the parking lot of

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First Presbyterian Church. This is a free, family-friendly event with two bands, as well as a Kids’ Zone with bounce houses, games and arts activities. Opening band will be Silver Sedans and the headliner is Michael Nau. For more information, visit www.SSO4.com or Facebook Second Sundays on 4th.

July 10 – Summer Pops Patriotic Pops Concert Piedmont Wind Symphony and Judy Barnes Band will perform at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons on Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m. Piedmont Wind Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Matthew Troy, along with the Judy Barnes Band, will present music for the entire family – a great way to spend an afternoon in one of our county parks. Commissioner Don Martin will be the guest emcee.

Admission is free and open to the public. Come and bring a chair or blanket and settle in for a musical treat. Food trucks will be on site and refreshments will be available for purchase.

July 11 - Grassroots grant funding meeting Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) will be hosting their monthly Monday Night Interest Meeting for residents and groups interested in applying for a grassroots grant ranging from $100$5,000. In addition to the existing NBN Small Grants Program ($0$5,000—community-wide), United Way of Forsyth County is providing additional support with a Place Matters Small Grant for resident-led, asset-based initiatives and projects in 13 pilot neighborhoods ($0$10,000—Place Matters) in eastern Winston-Salem. These grants are for any neighborhood-led group or agency interested in making a change in their community using the gifts, skills, talents and drive of the residents. Please note that in order to be eligible to apply for an NBN or United Way grassroots grant, you must attend a Monday Night Interest Meeting held on the 1st Monday of every month. The next such meeting will be held on Monday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods office located at 502 N. Broad St. July 11-15 – LEGO Robotics camp Winston-Salem State University will offer two camps which will run July 11-15 for middle and high school students and elementary school students. The LEGO Robotics camp, for 7th through 10th grade students, offers progressive approaches to instruction and the provided kits serve as the foundation for the very popular FIRST LEGO League extracurricular and after-school activities and competitions. The benefits to each student include: hands-on education, meets national learning standards, integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), builds teamwork, and work that is fun and challenging.

Registrations are still being accepted.

The cost for the camp is $150.

The second camp, for elementary school students in grades 3-5, will offer a math, science and literacy component. Space is limited to 30 students, 10 for each grade level. The cost for this camp is $25. Registration is available at http://www.wssu.edu/centers/cmste/p recollege-program/summer-scholars.aspx. Both are day camps and run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about these two camps, contact Joseph Baker, pre-college coordinator in the Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology at 336-750-2996 or email bakerjc@wssu.edu.

July 11-15 – Summer Youth Camp Where Does Your Food Come From? Summer camp for 7th to 10th graders will prototype creative ideas to get food from the farm to the table.

The camp will run July 11-15, 9 a.m.

– noon at the Center for Design Innovation, 450 Design Ave. The fee is $35 and the deadline to register is July 8. Registration URL: is https://uncsa.secure.force.com/ticket/. The Center for Design Innovation (www.cdiunc.org) is a multi-campus research center of the University of North Carolina system located in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.

July 11-15 & 18-22 – Two-week drama camp A full-day, two-week drama camp will be offered at the Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre from July 11-15 and 18-22. Campers will be exposed to a wide range of theatre skills, from acting and improv, to mask-making and stage combat. All their skills will come together in the campers’ own productions on their final day, July 22, when they will perform for friends and family, as well as the Snow Camp Theatre cast and crew.

For registration information, call

Jessica Nunn at: 336-417-6217.

Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre is located in historic Snow Camp, at 301 Drama Road. More information, registration forms, and directions, visit http://www.snowcampoutdoortheatre.com.

July 12 – Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting The Lewisville Public Safety Advisory committee has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall for finalizing plans for the committee’s participation in the Town’s 25th anniversary celebration. For more information, call the Lewisville Town Hall at 336945-5558.

July 15 – 17 - Class of ’66 gold reunion The Paisley Alumni Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the class of 1966 and the 54th year since the opening of J. W. Paisley Senior High School in 1962. A meet and greet social will be held on Friday, July 15, in the Square Room and a dinner/dance will be held on Saturday, July 16, in the Salem Room at the Double Tree Inn, 5790 University Parkway. Hours are 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. each night. There will also be a hospitality room. The class welcomes others to worship with them on Sunday, July 17, at St. John’s CME Church at 350 NW Crawford Place. The J. W. Paisley reunion planning team, family, and friends will celebrate what the Lord has done with praise, thanksgiving, and prayer on Thursday, July 14, at Saint John CME Church from 6 –7:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $75 per person and $125 per couple for both the social and the dinner/dance. For those alumni who only want to attend the Friday social, the cost is $25 per person. Persons interested in attending should send checks to Paisley Alumni Association, P.O. Box 16166, Winston-Salem, NC 27115-6166.

July 16 – Children’s Museum and SciWorks Merger Celebration The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks will celebrate their official merger with a progressive party featuring special activities, crafts, and characters on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, and 1 – 4 p.m. at SciWorks. All activities included with admission and free for members of both museums. For more information, visit www.sciworks.org.

July 16 - 9th annual Ride For Angels Hospice of Davidson County will host its 9th annual Hospice of Davidson County Ride For Angels on Saturday, July 16. The 75-mile motorcycle ride, which winds through Davidson County, will depart at 11 a.m. from Denton Farm Park, located at 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, N.C. Proceeds are designated for the compassionate care and grief support of the agency’s patients and families facing a life limiting illness.

Advance registration is $15 per bike and $5 for an additional rider.

Participants who register before 4 p.m. on July 15 will receive a commemorative Ride For Angels patch.

Day-of registration is from 8:3010:30 a.m. and is $20 per bike and $10 for an additional rider. A hot dog lunch is included with registration. Tshirts can be pre-ordered or purchased at the event for $15. For more information, to register for the ride, or to purchase a t-shirt, visit HospiceOfDavidson.org or call (336) 475-5444.

July 17 - The Big Chill fundraiser Ice Cream and music lovers alike will enjoy Winston-Salem’s biggest National Ice Cream Day event, “The Big Chill,” featuring dozens of homemade ice cream samplings from participating community organizations and talented musicians from our city.

The fun filled, family friendly festival, presented by The Shalom Project, will run from 3 until 6 p.m. at Grace Court Park on Fourth Street with all proceeds going to support the programs and initiatives of The Shalom Project. Live music will performed by Laurelyn Dossett, The Matt Kendrick Trio and Nishah DiMeo. A kid’s fun area will have games and activities. Community leaders will be sitting on blocks of ice making calls to get donations in before they get too cold. For more information, visit www.theshalomprojectnc.org.

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July 8-9 Women’s conference new Birth Worship Center Church, 1033 newbirth Drive, east Bend, where the senior pastor is Dr. James l.e. hunt, will have a two-day Women’s Conference” on Friday, July 8, & Saturday, July 9.

Friday, July 8, Sister Renita linville, First lady from Piney Grove Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, will be the keynote speaker at 7 p.m. Praise and Worship Service will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, evangelist Clara Goode will be the keynote speaker.

The program is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in addition, there will be a guest soloist and liturgical dance ministry. it is a free event and lunch will be served. We are asking that each person please bring a non-perishable food item to support our food pantry and meals on Wheels.

For additional information, please call the church at 336-699-3583 or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

July 8-10 Church anniversary Phillips Chapel missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary July 8-10 with a theme of “Sharing the Past – envisioning our Future.” The public is invited to join us for this joyous occasion.

Founded in 1941 by the late Rev. Thomas C. Phillips, Phillips Chapel has made significant contributions to the local community. on Friday, July 8, we will kick off the celebration with an anniversary Gala at the marriott hotel at 7 p.m. The featured guest will be comedian marcus D. Wiley. music will be provided by higher Ground Jazz/Dance band. Reservations are required and tickets and reserved tables may be purchased at phillipschapel.com or by contacting the church office at 336-723-9451. Saturday, July 9, an anniversary Festival will be held on the campus of Phillips Chapel, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will feature food, fun, games and activities for every age. The evening will end with a concert beginning at 6 p.m. with performances by l.i.T. City, Generation Joshua, and Carla Wilson Fenner. on Sunday, July 10, we will close out the weekend with an 11 a.m. anniversary Celebration service. Pastor Chad armstrong is encouraging all members, active and inactive, former members, and the community to come and share with the church family in this celebration. Phillips Chapel is located at 132 north Glenn ave.

July 9 GriefShare St. Paul United methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Rd., will sponsor GriefShare on Saturday July 9, at 10 a.m. in the church conference room. The topic for discussion is "Challenges of Grief.”

GriefShare is a support group open to all persons who are experiencing grief due to the loss of someone close. all sessions are free. For further information, please call 336-723-4531.

July 9 Silent Auction fundraiser The Sarah allen Women’s missionary Society of St. James ame Church, 1501 n. Patterson ave. at the corner of 15th Street (across from the U.S. Post office), will co-sponsor a silent auction July 9 to support Sis. Diana P. Drake, who is running for Dorcas Queen. The auction includes a variety of items ranging from handbags to kitchenware and floral designs and will be held from 2-4 p.m. admission is free.

Refreshments will be served. Funds raised from the auction are used to carry out overseas and local missions projects of the 2nd episcopal District and the Western north Carolina Conference. The Pastor is the Rev. Dr. Steven l. lyons.

July 10 7th annual church and pastoral anniversary Vessels of honor Church ministries will continue the celebration of Founder’s Day and the seventh annual church and pastoral anniversary on July 10 at 3 p.m. Pastor James Grant of new Patterson Grove Faith Church of east Bend will be the guest speaker.

The celebration service will begin promptly in the church sanctuary located at 3608 ogburn ave. with a full schedule of events taking place, including ministry in dance and psalmist, along with dynamic praise and worship ministry from Vessels of honor Praise Team ministry. Bishop marvin and Pastor Clara Cremedy invite all to attend. For more information and or transportation, contact: Pastor Clara Cremedy at 336-624-9351 or email claracremedy@yahoo.com.

July 10 Talk and forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear a talk, “heart-Won lessons from a Global Journey,” by lGBTQ activist Tracy hollister, a member of the UU Fellowship of Raleigh., on July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the 9 a.m. Forum, Byron Williams, host of The Public morality program on WSnC (90.5 Fm), will present “1963: The year of hope and hostility.” Find more information at uufws.org.

July 10 98th church anniversary morning Star missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., will celebrate its’ 98th church anniversary on Sunday, July 10. The Rev. Dr. Dennis leach Sr., Pastor of morning Star missionary Baptist Church, will deliver the preached word during the 11 a.m. worship service. Reverend Frederick o. Bass, Pastor of mt. Vernon Baptist Church in high Point, will serve as the guest preacher during Sunday afternoon’s 4 p.m. evening service. The community is invited to attend. Please call the church office at 336-418-2003 if there are questions.

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Clothing line inspired by the sacrifice of Jesus

According to creators Jeff Prince and Chris Holt, the name Blood Purchase represents people being purchased through the sacrifice of Jesus, who died on the cross for all people.

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When two like-minded individuals come together inspired by the lord, good things tend to manifest.

Building on this principle, Jeff Prince and Chris holt have created the “Blood Purchase” clothing line.

While Prince and holt were working together as janitors at their church, they had aspirations of having a clothing line. after a few years, the inspiration was put into

Princes' head to pursue his dream and the dream became a reality.

The name Blood Purchase came about because Romans 1:16 is one of Jeff's favorite Bible verses. he stated that because the gospel is all about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it seemed to fit perfectly. “i realized we were all purchased through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and that's how i came up with the name,” said Prince. “i

was sitting there thinking of the roles of the Trinity and that's how i came up with the triangle in the design and the circle signifies completion and the blood drips round everything out. i didn't put any scripture on the shirts because i wanted people to ask what the symbol meant so it could spark a conversation.” holt grew up in the Winston-Salem area in a Christian-based household and family is very important to him. he is a gradu-

on monday, June 27, Christ Cathedral held “not in our City” prayer hour.

The church says the hour of prayer was for the families of recent shootings and killings. it was also for peace this summer and protection of lives in the city. The church stated it’s not about where you live, where you work or where you worship. it’s about prayer for our city.

“The more we look at what’s going on in our city and cities just like ours across the country, for

Many individuals who took part in the "Not in our City" prayer hour stayed for the entire event praying for the safety of their families and everyone in the city. those of us who believe in said marshall. “We can't prayer, this just seems like See Prays on B6 the next natural thing,”

Church prays for city to stop the violence

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The number of homicides in the city of Winston-Salem is double what it was at the same time last year.

People are nervous and the police department is looking for answers why.

Bishop Freddie B. marshall of Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance, 2318 Cragmore St., fought back using the church’s mightiest weapon: prayer.

ate of West Forsyth high School and has always had a love for clothes and shoes.

When speaking about the name Blood Purchase, holt said, “Jesus died on the cross for all of us to be forgiven of our sins and to live for him. We want this line to be Christian based because anything we sell, we want to always glorify God.” Prince is a native of Philadelphia, Pa., but his

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Lesson Scripture: Romans 3:9-20 By the end of this lesson, we will *See that sin is universal in human beings

*Understand that we need salvation from sin

*Know that we experience restoration when we ask Christ to forgive our sins and trust in him

Background: Paul, previously Saul of Tarsus is the author of the Roman epistle. Paul was chosen as an apostle by God and assigned to preach to the gentiles and kings as well as the Jews. his background of education and Roman citizenship made him singularly suited for such an assignment. his ability to stand toe-to-toe with lead apostle Peter bode well for the Gentile converts in many instances. Paul underscored that “believers,” Jews

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and Gentiles, are equal in God’s eyes, something that God had to drill into Peter’s head.

Lesson: “We’re all in the same sinking boat,” “all people are sinners,” “Sin is universal”: all of these statements are ways of saying as Paul does in Sunday Romans we are all the School Lesson same, Gentile and Jew, for we all have sinned and are guilty. it’s true that Jews are God’s chosen people and do indeed enjoy certain spiritual advantages over the Gentiles. But, in our standing before God, none have an advantage (vs. 9). none are naturally righteous, or understand God’s word or seek after him, because we are all born into sin and shaped in iniquity; we all have an ungodly character. evidence of this is in

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family settled in Winston-Salem later in his childhood. He is a graduate of Mount Tabor High School.

Holt and Prince currently are selling their line through word of mouth and social media. They plan on setting up a website and a clothing store in the next few years to grow the brand. They also want to hire individuals who have a hard time obtaining jobs due to their criminal backgrounds to give them a second chance. Giving back to the kids is another goal of the duo because they see child hunger as a problem and wish to become part of the solution.

The goal for the company is to continue to grow and sell the clothing line at an affordable price. Holt and Prince plan on connecting with local churches to make them aware of the brand. When speaking of the line, Prince said, “My ultimate goal is to make this a line that everyone knows and that ultimately glorifies the King that we all should know.”

For more information on the line, please contact Jeff Prince at Kidprince.tr@gmail.com or Chris Holt at Holtchris86@yahoo.com.

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Blood Purchase clothing line co-creator Jeff Prince says he wanted to create the line because it’s something he has always wanted to do.

The participants of the prayer hour were encouraged to pray for the end of the senseless violence that has plagued the city of Winston-Salem in recent months.

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control people, we can't control the times in which we live; we can only affect lives. The best way to affect lives is to go to the one who gives life, and that is to pray. I thought it was important we do a prayer just for our city.”

Marshall stated that this event is not a cure-all and more steps need to be taken to make a change for the better. He stated that along with prayer, there should be a summit where clergy, government leaders, police

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officials and gang leaders come together on neutral ground and talk through issues that all sides have with one another.

Willie J. Mason, minister of worship & arts at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, said he was a little sad at the state of the city because he was born and raised in Winston-Salem.

“One of the things that made me want to come tonight is that it’s different when it’s your city in trouble,” said Mason. “I was born and raised in this city and to know what our city was and to see what it’s become is a little disheart-

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Psalms 14:1-3. Paul goes on to say that having turned away from God makes us useless to Him (God). Paul points out also that evidence of our universal sin is expressed in our speech. Heart and mouth work together.

See Psalms 5:9, 140:3 and Psalms 10:7 which bears witness to our mouth being “full of cursing and bitterness”(Romans 3:14). Paul continues with quotes from Isaiah 59:7 on our violent ways. Though we desire

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July 10-21 Church activities, VBS Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., will hold the second half of Greater’s Best on July 10.

Vacation Bible School will be held July 11-15, from 9– 11:30 a.m. This is also Youth Week and the activities will start at 12 p.m. On Saturday, July16, there will be a Fish Fry held on GTWC campus starting at 10 a.m. On July 21 there will be a food box giveaway held at 2058 Dellabrook Road from at 12 – 2 p.m. The Host Pastor is Apostle BJ McCloud.

For additional information please contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113.

July 11-14 Vacation Bible School Antioch Christian Church, 1432 Underwood Ave., will have Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 6-8 p.m.

July 16 Basket and bingo The Women`s Auxiliary of Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries will hold a Basket and Bingo fundraising event on July 16 at 1 p.m.. The cost is 25 cents per game and $1 per raffle ticket. Proceeds will go to the Women's Auxiliary. The church is located at 2001 E. 25th Street (corner of Ansonia and 25th). Sr. Pastor Mitchell is the host pastor. Everyone is invited.

July 17 16th pastoral anniversary New Birth Worship Center, 1033 Newbirth Dr., East Bend, will celebrate Dr. James L.E. Hunt and First Lady Elvita A. Hunt’s 16th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Emma Lee Tate, Associate Minister, Friendship Baptist Church, Thomasville. The New Birth family is very excited to honor their Pastor and First Lady with commemoratory gifts of love and appreciation during our morning worship service. We request your prayers, love, and support from

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ening. So as an African- together and engage and American Christian man embrace our communities. that believes in the power I'm not speaking of just of prayer, I thought I need- black churches, because ed to be here eventually tonight.” e v e r y o n e When speakbecomes affecting about addied if the issue tional steps that isn't stopped.” need to be taken to Marshall combat the viowas happy with lence problem, the turnout of Mason went on to prayer warriors say, “One of the and the fact common threads is there were peoBishop Marshall the church has ple of multiple always been a denominations in place of refuge for the attendance. His wish is to black community and we have these prayer sessions need if the churches of all expand because he believes denominations to come in the power of prayer.

peace, we continue to fail to achieve it and this is a timeproven truth since the beginning of time. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and the lack of fear or recognition, respect, and reverence for God is both cause and result of sin. Paul’s conclusion then is man has chosen to live by law, a choice made in the wilderness period of Israel. The law has since been so perverted by the very ones it’s to protect so that we now live under grace. That grace is through salvation provided by Christ on the cross. Law points out sin and guilt, but salvation saves us from the penalty of sin.

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2001 E. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th Streets) will be celebrating their church anniversary on Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and on Sunday, July 17, at 4 p.m. Our guest speakers will be: Bishop Carl Archie of Glory of God Worship and Enrichment Center on July 10; and Bishop Johnny Johnson of United Deliverance Church of God on July 17. Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor.

Everyone is is invited to attend.

To conclude the evening, everyone in attendance created a circle and held hands as a sign of unity during the "Not in our City" prayer hour, Monday, June 27.

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all who love, know, and appreciate Dr. and Mrs. Hunt for anything that they have done to impact your life in a way that has encouraged, equipped, or empowered you with a new birth experience.

For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.”

July 17 – 22 Congressional convocation The 43rd Congressional Convocation for Ambassador Cathedral will be held July 17-22 at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Speakers are: July 17, 5 p.m., Bishop Alicia P. Patterson of Danville, Va.; July 20, 7 p.m., Pastor Kendrick Lowery, Grace Church, Durham; July 22, 7 p.m., Pastor Dr. John McClurkin, Greater Faith Deliverance Center Church of God. July 18-22 Vacation Bible School St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 810 N Highland Ave., will hold its annual Vacation Bible School July 18-22.

The theme is: “Super Heroes for Christ.” There will be classes for PK-Adults. The sessions begin nightly with dinner at 5:30 and end at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Call 336-724-2614 for more information and to sign up.

July 22 Summer beach party dance First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main Street, Kernersville, will host a Summer Beach Party Dance for people with special needs on Friday, July 22 from 7-10 p.m. We will have dancing, karaoke, and snacks. This is open to all ages with special needs participants attending with a parent or caregiver. The dress is casual. We want you to be comfortable and have fun!

Please sign up by email to tracyb@fccministries.com or by calling Tracy at 336-996-7388. For more information, please contact Tim Bussey at 336- 996-7388 or timb@fccministries.com.

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Monday – Friday Free lunch and snack Between noon and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, free lunch and snack will be provided to any child at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries. The church is located 2001 E. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th Streets). Sr. Pastor Mitchell is the host pastor.

O. DeShea Cuthrell was a guest of Bishop Marshall and led prayers throughout the night. His perspective was an important one due to him being incarcerated for 21 months.

Before his incarceration he was the minister of music at his church and said he was able to see the side of the justice system where they send what society deems the worst of the worst. He shared tales of his rehabilitation and wanted those in attendance to know everyone who is incarcerated is not a lost cause.

“With the violence that

seems to plague our city, our event to help circumvent this is what drew me here. My own experience of being incarcerated and seeing firsthand what motivates some to do what they do has brought me to a better place of humility,” said Cuthrell.

Cuthrell said a major challenge is trying to relate and understand those who are committing these crimes and believe there is still hope, because God did it for him and he will do it for them.

For Your Consideration: What does it mean to fear God? What does it mean to exist under the power of sin?

Life’s Application: We as trusting Christians are no longer under sin but under grace. We are still however, sometimes guilty of sin. So, when we fall prey to sin, we are to confess and forsake our sin and “be restored to fellowship and once again experience spiritual power over sin.” (Brian D. Doud). Christ died and rose again that we might have this privilege as joint heirs with Him. Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.

Noonday Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

4th Thursday Worship at Winston-Salem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church located at 1905 N. Jackson Ave. will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Continue to keep these men in prayer as we attempt to bring the lost to Christ. Pastor Paul W. Hart.

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

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants.

Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-7443012.

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The Winston-Salem branch of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., the Rho Zeta Chapter, recently held its annual Pearl Anna Neal Scholarship Luncheon at South Fork Church of Christ Family Center, 205 Keating Drive in WinstonSalem. About 125 attended.

The theme of the luncheon was: “Fashion and Family, a Spring Extravaganza.”

Shirley Cloud served as Mistress of Ceremonies.

The scholarship recipients, presented by Michelle Caldwell were: Princess Poe-Smith, daughter of Alisa Poe; and Sykanzo Evans, daughter of Betsie Tolliver Evans. Poe-Smith graduated from North Forsyth High School with a GPA of 3.33 and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

Evans is a graduate of

Carver High School with a GPA of 3.4 and aspires to attend Alabama A&M University on a track scholarship. She is a member of St. Stephen Baptist Church.

A modeling of children’s clothing, ages 18 months through 11 years, and adults clothing preceded the awarding of scholarships.

The adult modeling categories were: Sunday attire, African attire, Business/Business Casual attire, Leisure/Active wear, Date Night and Evening wear.

Those modeling in the category for children were: Alayna Griffin, MaKyrah Moore, Dymond Vinson, Makayla Griffin, Ava Reeves, Eden Hill, Khloe Robinson and Darrion Marshall Jr. The adult models were: Sylvia Caldwell Roberta Parson, Isadora Springs, Victoria Roseboro, Delores Turner, Donyea Hairston, Whitney Johnson, D’Netta Breland, Chloe Christian, Margarett Hill, Sean Hawkins, Saquana Terry,

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Scholarship winners Princess Poe-Smith, left; and Sykanzo Evans, right; are shown with Deborah Roseboro, middle, president of the Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Christopher Terry, Michelle Caldwell and David West.

The Silent Auction, conducted by Mildred Griffin and Chloe Christian, was on-going at intervals throughout the program.

Leeanna Lee offered

the opening prayer.

Nia Franklin, an honor student pursuing a Master’s degree in “Music composition” at the North Carolina School of the Arts, served as vocalist for the afternoon. Franklin is the reigning Miss Capital City and was a contestant for the

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Alex Ewing, center, is shown with UNC President Margaret Spellings and Lindsay Bierman at a recent meeting of the UNCSA Board of Trustees.

Miss North Carolina pageant. Her selections were “Summertime “and “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need.”

Special thanks were given to Deborah Roseboro, chapter president; David West, music technician; Verisia West,

printer; Jo Morris, caterer; Johnny Wilson, photographer; Marian Hairston, program adviser; Delores Turner, program chairperson and her committee: Chloe Christian, Gloria Fraizer, Zsaquia Green, Curley Sellers, Saquanna Terry and Verisia West.

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A $5 million pledge from Chancellor Emeritus Alex Ewing will serve as the lead gift in a comprehensive fundraising campaign by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), Chancellor Lindsay Bierman has announced.

One of the largest gifts in the 50-year history of the school, it will result in the renaming of the largest performance venue on campus.

Performance Place, which contains Gerald Freedman Theatre, Catawba Theatre and Patrons Theatre, will be named Alex Ewing Performance Place, Bierman said.

It is the primary training facility for the schools of Drama and Design & Production, and hosts performances by the School of Music, including the Jazz Ensemble and opera productions.

“We’re profoundly grateful to Alex for his continued support of the School of the Arts,” Bierman said. “This transformative gift will launch our campaign which will include support for student scholarships, faculty, endowments, educational programs, and critical upgrades to our facilities.”

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Officer Edward J. Lewis said there is more work to be done before the campaign is officially launched, with a goal and timeline to be announced later in the year.

“Happily, during this quiet phase, we have the opportunity to build on the momentum of this generous gift, and other recent fundraising success, to ensure a successful comprehensive fundraising campaign,” Lewis said.

The $5 million gift comes on the heels of a $1 million gift from Ewing that will be devoted to scholarships beginning Fall 2016.

Both were announced to the UNCSA Board of Trustees in May, with the $5 million gift being attributed to an unnamed donor. Also announced at that time was a $250,000 gift, also from an unnamed donor, for a scholarship in the School of Drama, and an event that raised $200,000 to fully endow the Gillian Murphy Scholarship in Dance, named for one of the school’s most celebrated alumni.

“We can expect great things under Ed Lewis’ leadership as he builds the capacity of his team,” Bierman said. “We look forward to sharing more about our campaign, and more good news, in the months to come. It’s an exciting time for the

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Ewing served as chancellor from 1990 to 2000.

During his tenure, he founded the School of Filmmaking, where the three-theatre exhibition complex is named ACE (for Alex C. Ewing) in his honor. He also established the Lucia Chase Endowed Fellowship in Dance, named for his mother who was a principal dancer and longtime artistic director with American Ballet Theatre. The fellowship annually provides funding for world-renowned guest artists in the School of Dance.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is America’s first state-supported arts school, a unique stand-alone public university of arts conservatories. With a high school component, UNCSA is a degree-granting institution that trains young people of talent in dance, design and production, drama, filmmaking, and music.

Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, the School of the Arts opened in Winston-Salem (“The City of Arts and Innovation”) in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system when it was formed in 1972.

For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu.

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Deltas make pillowcase dresses for ‘Little Dresses for Africa’

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“Changing lives one little dress at a time” proclaims the tag line on the Little Dresses for Africa website and represents Winston-Salem Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.’s efforts to make a difference in the lives of some of the smallest residents of many African communities.

Members of the chapter were drawn to the Little Dresses Project because it presents a chance for the chapter to impact the lives of little girls in a very practical way.

The Sorority’s past national president, Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, called Deltas to “transform lives and impact communities through action that reflects the Sorority’s commitment to meaningful public service.” Making little dresses presents yet another way for the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter to broaden Delta’s legacy of support of children in Africa and other countries as well.

Nationally, Delta supports the Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged in Soweto, South Africa, The Delta House, a residential orphanage in Mbabane, Swaziland and The TREE

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Project in Durban, South Africa, an organization whose mission is to promote and sustain holistic early childhood education centers for more than 75,000 children.

Additionally, the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter supported relief efforts in Haiti prior to the 2006 earthquake and since, has been involved in efforts to provide clean drinking water to Haitian villages by underwriting well-digging projects. Raising awareness of the worldwide disparity in access to clean drinking water also remains an ongoing focus of the Chapter’s programming.

The Chapter annually donates to The Haiti Foundation for Hope and five years ago rallied to support the Little Dresses project. To date, the Chapter has completed and donated over 350 dresses and $500 in funds to assist with shipping the dresses.

The chapter’s International Awareness and Involvement Committee in partnership with Delta Arts Center organized the project. This year, members of the Center’s quilting class were invited to join in the sewing. Those volunteers were Natalie Summers, Irma Jackson and quilting instructor Clem Mauney.

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July 25-27 – Auditions for the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus invites children ages 8 to 18 to audition for the 2016-2017 season which begins on August 29. Auditions will be held on Monday, July 25, through Wednesday, July 27. Members of the WSYC learn vocal technique, theory, singing in other languages, discipline, confidence and teamwork while performing beautiful choral arrangements. The chorus also often collaborates with the UNCSA, The WS Symphony, Piedmont Wind Ensemble, Piedmont Chamber singers and other groups in the region. They also travel and perform in other countries and around the nation. For more information and to schedule your audition time please go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or contact our office at 336-703-0001.

July 27 – Homeless Count volunteers needed The Homeless Point-in-Time Count is a one day, unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families in Forsyth County. The count, coordinated by United Way of Forsyth County and the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Homeless Council, helps determine the extent of homelessness in our community. Volunteers are needed to help with the identification and counting of people who are sleeping outside on Wednesday, July 27, in Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas. Volunteers will be organized into groups of four or five and in two shifts, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. and 1 a.m.-4 a.m. Organizers will be assembling bags of necessities to hand out to homeless men and women and are seeking donations of baseball caps/sun visors, individual tissue packets, sun screen, bottled water, canned foods with pop-tops or pre-packaged food, and plastic utensils. Volunteers may register by visiting www.forsythunitedway.org. Donations can be delivered to United Way of Forsyth County at 301 N. Main Street.

July 28 – Lunch & Learn for Caregivers A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr. Lia Miller, Executive Director of Creative Aging Network – NC, will share information about “Creativity and Aging.” Terri Everhart Marion, Adult Coloring Facilitator, will provide materials and lead caregivers in a coloring session. Lunch is provided by Homestead Hills Retirement Community. Registration is required. Call 721-6918. Call early to assure a space.

Sponsored by Senior Services, Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, Forsyth County DSS, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, and PTRC Area Agency on Aging.

July 28 – Downtown Partnership Night at the Dash On July 28, the Winston-Salem Dash will have a Downtown W-S Partnership (DWSP) night. Tickets are just $11 for the Downtown WS Partnership tickets and come with your seat, a Dash hat and a drink at the Foothills bar in the outfield.

This will be a fundraiser with proceeds

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Women show dresses made for people in Africa.

In past years, having with making dresses. learned of the project Chapter members making through Delta Art Center’s dresses this year or donatwebsite and social media ing fabric were Billie outreach, community Matthews, Viola Roseboro, members and ladies from Marie Jarvis Nicholson, Augsburg Lutheran Church Deborah Daniels, Suzette have volunteered to assist Willis and Peggy Moore.

going to the DWSP. Tickets must be ordered no later than Friday, July 22.

Tickets must be ordered in advance as this offer will not be available at the gate. The game starts at 7 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. To order tickets, call Ira at the Dash at 336-714-2287 or at ira.dogruyol@wsdash.com and let him knowyou're with the Downtown Partnership. He will accept cash, check or credit card. The offer is open to everyone.

Through Labor Day - Program for Military Families Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd.., will again participate in the Blue Star Museums Program through Labor Day by offering free admission to members of the military and their family. The WinstonSalem museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across the country to offer free admission to military families in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. This is the seventh year Reynolda House has participated in the program. The free admission offer is available through Sept. 4 to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members) including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Reynolda House extends free individual admission year-round to active and veteran military personnel.

Going on now - Bulky Item Collection Returning The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will continue through Sept.2. Crews will go through the city street by street, collecting bulky items that garbage crews cannot accept. Furniture, mattresses, appliances, grills, carpet, old toys, and lawn furniture can all be set out. The city cannot collect televisions, computer equipment, building materials, hazardous waste, tires, cement, cars and car parts, stumps, tanks and oil drums, fire wood or yard waste. Do not mix bulky items with yard waste, recyclables or brush. Bulky item collection is for single family residences, not businesses or apartments. The Sanitation Division will mail post cards in advance to let home owners know when bulky item collection will be held in their neighborhood. Crews will go through each neighborhood only once. To ensure collection, items must be at the curb by 6 a.m. the Monday of your collection week. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup. Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.

Ongoing A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018. For more information, contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

Now through the end of the growing season - Heirloom Plants Available for Purchase

The Chapter’s International Awareness and Involvement Committee is chaired by Glenda Hosch and has the following members: Peggy Moore, Karen Dominique, Sherlane Hill, Billie

Old Salem Museums & Gardens will offer heirloom plants for sale in the Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant at 626 S. Main Street beginning now through the end of the growing season in October.

The color, fragrance, and flavor of heirlooms stir the memory—they also create a beautiful garden. The Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant offers many of the same varieties as those found growing in Old Salem’s beautiful and productive gardens. All plants are healthy and are locally grown in the Old Salem greenhouse. A selection of perennial and annual flowers, herbs, and vines are available, as are a broad selection of heirloom vegetable, flower, and herb seed from Seed Savers Exchange, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and D. Landreth Seed Company.

The hours of the Garden Shop are

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Elizabeth Newton is president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter.

Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 336-721-7300 or info@oldsalem.org.

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 3 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 336306-8119.

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An average of 18 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant.

Every 10 minutes another person is added to the waiting list. Currently, there are more than 123,000 people in the United States waiting for an organ transplant, and of those, nearly one-third are African-American.

Approximately half of the waiting list is made up of up of persons of nonwhite ethnic backgrounds; yet, only 29,000 transplants were done in 2014 (most recent statistics available).

On average, 22 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant.

Unfortunately, AfricanAmericans are much less likely to be organ and tissue donors, even though they have higher rates of those diseases that often result in a need for organ transplant, such as diabetes, and diseases of the heart, kidneys, lung and liver. According to Donate Life NC, over 50 percent of North Carolinians awaiting transplants are minorities, but only 20 percent of the registry is made up of minorities. Many people choose not to become donors because they do not know all the facts about organ and tissue donation.

One organ donor can save up to eight lives! Read on to learn the facts about how you can save a life: *Almost everyone is a potential donor, regardless of race, age, or medical history – what is most important is the condition of your organs and tissues. *It is not always necessary for a person to be deceased to be an organ/tissue donor. *There is no cost to a donor/donor’s family to be an organ/tissue donor. *Most major religions in the United States support organ/tissue donation. For religion/ denomination specific information, check http://www.organdonor.go v/about/religiousviews.htm l. *It is more likely for a recipient to be matched with a potential donor who is of the same ethnic background. *Every state provides access to a donor registry where its residents can indicate their donation decision.

At this time, the following organs can be donated: kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas and intestines.

Sometimes, combined transplants of more than one organ are also performed. Tissues that can be donated include: Corneas, the middle ear, skin, heart valves, bone, veins, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Although most organs are from deceased individuals, parts of the kidney, liver, lung and pancreas and intestine can also be donated. Stem cells, bone marrow, blood and platelets can also be donated from living donors.

The decision to become an organ and tissue donor is a very personal one, but one that can save lives. The steps you can take to ensure your wishes to be a donor are carried out are: *Register with your state donor registry. In North Carolina you can go the registry website, https://www.donatelifenc.o rg/register or register at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office. You DO NOT have to have a driver’s license to be a donor; you can have an identification card issued to

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deceased are aware of your wishes to be an organ donor. The best way to do this is with a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney, legal documents that state your health care wishes. Having these documents also assures your loved ones do not have to make these decisions for you in such a difficult time.

For donations after death, when a potential donor has been determined by medical professionals to be deceased (or in a state of brain death), the hospital notifies its local organ donation and transplantation network. Individuals from the organization obtain documentation that the deceased individual is an organ donor, or obtains consent from their family.

Based on the organs/tissues that can be donated from the deceased individual, the donor organs are matched to recipients and arrangements made to transport the donated organs/tissues.

In live donations, if someone is donating a kidney, or part of their lung, or bone marrow for example, the donor is matched to the recipient through many of the same medical tests as in the case of a deceased donor.

The procedure/surgery is then usually done either at the same time or very close to the same time so that the organ/tissue can be transplanted directly into the recipient.

Here’s what else you can do to help: *Share your decision with your loved ones so that they are aware of your preferences. *Encourage your family and friends to become donors, share information with them and help answer their questions. *Educate others via social media, through your workplace or school. *Host donor registry events in your community, to help educate your community about the importance of being an organ and tissue donor and to help folks sign up for the registry *Volunteer with Donate Life NC, the North Carolina donor registry program – www.donatelifenc.org.

For more information, see the Donate Life America website at www.donatelife.net or the U.S. Government Organ and Tissue Donation website at www.organdonor.gov. For more information about the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, please call toll-free 1-877-530-1824 or visit our website: http://www.wakehealth.ed u/MACHE.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 5 JT 203

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: MARKAYLA WILSON DOB: 06-03-15 TO: juvenile

Darian Jackson - father of the

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

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 28th day of June, 2016

Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Dorothy Lee Watts (16 E 996) deceased May 17, 2013, 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 September 30, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 30th day of June 2016.

Jeanette Hatcher, Administrator for Dorothy Lee Watts, deceased 528 Barnes Road Walkertown, NC 27107

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF GENIEVE SPEAKS CRAFT Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1356

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Genieve Speaks Craft, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 14th day of September, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executrix named above. This the 16th day of June, 2016.

Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd., Suite B Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle June 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 2016

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Anna Bell Bonen, deceased, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned (at) (care of) Michael J. Kemmy, 5821 Fairview Rd, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC, 28209 on or before the 30th day of September, 2016 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 29th day of June, 2016.

Gary Bonreno Executor

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 15 JT 15 ABLE JACKSON SMOOT DOB: 01-17-15

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Doe – putative father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 10th day of June, 2016

Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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Forsyth Tech team takes first place in national innovation competition

Forsyth Tech’s team of nanotech students placed first in the National Science Foundation’s 2016 Community College Innovation Challenge. Team members include (left to right) Jack Landgra, Philip York, Shannon Coalson, Adam Afifi and nanotechnology instructor Dr. Mehrdad Tajkarimi.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that a panel of expert judges selected Forsyth Technical Community College’s team of nanotechnology students as first place winners in the 2016 Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC).

The students’ innovative approach to applying nanotechnology to maximize the efficiency of greenhouses through solar energy elevated them to the national championship.

N o r m a n d a l e Community College in Minnesota and Virginia Western Community College in Virginia tied for second place.

Forsyth Tech’s team included Shannon Coalson, Adam Afifi, Jack Landgra and Philip York. They were selected from among 10 finalist teams across the country that participated in a rigorous multi-month process requiring them to develop innovative, research-based solutions to challenges at the nexus of food, energy and water systems.

The 10 teams spent a week in late June attending a four-day innovation “boot camp� in Arlington, Virginia, during which they received feedback on their presentations and met with experts on subjects including team-based design,

communicating the value of innovation and transitioning research to commercialization.

The boot camp included a visit to the U.S. Capitol, where teams had the chance to present their projects to members of Congress and legislative staff.

The Forsyth Tech team’s innovation addressed modernizing today’s greenhouses to fit individual customer needs by incorporating the use of renewable, cost-efficient energy sources through the use of nanotechnology. “This national distinction places a tremendous shining star on our nanotech students’ rĂŠsumĂŠs,â€? says Michael Ayers, dean of Math, Science, & Technologies. “It validates the type of innovative programming that Forsyth Tech offers, which few other colleges across the country can match. “This experience places our students on the bleeding edge of science by encouraging research and innovation that is usually associated with four-year universities. We are so proud of them!â€? “The national attention we have received from participation in this Innovation Challenge will open doors to our students and Forsyth Tech,â€? says Dr. Mehrdad Tajkarimi, the students’ nanotechnology instructor. “It will make it easier for our students to obtain jobs

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and for the college to gain partners who could potentially help bring this and other innovations to market.�

The NSF, in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), developed the CCIC competition as a way to foster develop-

ment of crucial innovation skills among students in one of the nation’s most significant academic sectors. Community colleges play an important role in developing America’s technical workforce, in part by involving groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engi-

director for Education and Human Resources. “It has been gratifying to see how enthusiastically all of this year’s participants have responded to that challenge. These winning teams are emblematic of the kinds of quality entries we received.�

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