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Expo helps businesses connect with consumers across Triad and beyond

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

For the past eight years Reginald McCaskill, founder and owner of Maximum Enterprises, has made it his goal to help local entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed and build relationships with their peers and consumers with the Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo. It’s safe to say McCaskill is still hitting his mark. This year the event spanned over two days, two cities, featured several different workshops for business owners, all free of charge, and included nearly 100 different vendors.

McCaskill said he is excited to see the event grow, but he’s even more excited for the business owners.

“I’m more excited for our businesses, especially with us being in a pandemic,” McCaskill said. “From what I’ve seen, businesses have not just laid down.

“We know it’s been difficult for a lot of them and our goal with the Triad Minority Business Expo and Maximum Enterprises is to ensure that these business owners know they have resources and outlets … and it goes beyond the

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Last weekend Maximum Enterprises hosted the 8th Annual Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo.

Expo because of the classes and workshops to make sure their businesses stay relevant.”

The 8th Annual Triad Minority & Women’s Expo began on Friday, Aug. 27, with The Empowerment and Wealth Building Summit. The virtual event featured workshops on several different topics including “Understanding the Numbers of Your Business,” “Networking Strategies,” and “Bank on Your Success:

Growing Your Business.”

There was also an awards ceremony where business owners and entrepreneurs from Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem received awards for Business of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Pioneer Award.

The Expo on Saturday was held in two different locations: in Winston-Salem at The Enterprise Conference and Event Center, and in Greensboro at The Khalifa Event Center.

According to McCaskill, there were about 45 vendors at both locations and 10 interacting virtually. McCaskill said he wanted to expand the event to let entrepreneurs in other areas of the Triad know that they’re here for them too.

“We wanted to be inclusive to all the areas in the Triad,” McCaskill said.

“It was important for us to let people know in Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem, that we are

there.”

There were several vendors at The Enterprise Center who were attending the Expo for the first time, like Gwen Davis, owner of Mrs. G’s Gourmet Cheese Straws. Davis said she had doubts about signing up at first, but she’s glad that she did.

“I usually don’t come to events like this, but I have really enjoyed it,” Davis said. “What I’ve enjoyed most is that it’s given me an opportunity to

meet other business owners in the area.”

Several business owners took to social media to talk about their experience at the Expo. Melanie Edwards, president and CEO of Camel Consulting LLC, wrote, “I really enjoyed the 8th Annual Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo. Although I now live in Atlanta, Winston-Salem is my hometown and this was great exposure for my business since I serve clients nationwide.

“I made really great connections that I am confident will turn into future contracts … thank you Mr. Reginald McCaskill for this opportunity. I WILL be back!”

Although he just wrapped up this year’s event, McCaskill is already planning for next year. The 9th Annual Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 in Greensboro and Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 in Winston-Salem.

For more information on the Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo visit https://triadminoritybusinessexpo.com/ or “Triad Minority Business Expo” on Facebook.

New school offers ‘The Magic Touch’ for those wanting to learn barbering trade Although not as big as other homegrown brands like Krispy Kreme, RJ Reynolds, or Hanes, here in Winston-Salem the Magic Touch brand is well known throughout the community. The Magic Touch Barbershop, The Magic Touch Beauty and Nail Salon, and The Magic Touch Ink Tattoo Parlor are all owned by Michael Gaither. And now he has added The Magic Touch Institute of Barbering to his list of ventures.

Gaither said he al-

ways wanted to open his own barber school to help young men in the community become entrepreneurs.

He said when he decided to attend barber school, there were three different options in the area, but that number has dwindled down to one, Winston-Salem Barber School located on Silas Creek Parkway.

“I remember it was three. There was Pyramid Institute of Barbering, Winston-Salem Barber School, and Triad Barber School, and now it’s just one,” Gaither said.

“So I felt like there was a need for it because a lot of young men don’t have anything to do.”

The Magic Touch Institute of Barbering officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony in early August. The facility, located on Old Walkertown Road, includes classrooms, office space for the administrative team, more than half a dozen barber chairs, an industrial kitchen, and a children’s play area. Students at Magic Touch will be taught the latest industry standards

and techniques needed to pass the N.C. Barber Licensure exam.

Students will also learn cutting, trimming, shampooing, styling, trimming beards, hot towel shaves and more. Most people finish the program in less than a year and because he owns a shop and has plans to open others, Gaither has the power to help students get in a shop right away.

Gaither said he will

also pass on knowledge to students on how they can own their own business.

“I just want to help people find a way to be their own boss,” Gaither said. “I want to be able to help people in the community support their families.”

Alvin Johnson, who serves as marketing director for The Magic Touch Institute of Barbering, has known Gaither for more

than 30 years. He said it’s a blessing to know someone personally from WinstonSalem creating jobs and opportunities for people right here in the city.

“A lot of people want to be their own boss and he’s actually giving them an opportunity to actually succeed in doing that,” Johnson continued. “I just think that it’s a blessing the things he does for Winston.”

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During the ribbon cutting ceremony, WinstonSalem City Councilmember Barbara Hanes Burke applauded Gaither for his vision. “When I heard about his interest in opening this barber institute, it just blew me away,” Burke continued.

“Mr. Gaither doesn’t know this, but his vision and all the initiatives that he has going on throughout the city already, and for what he will have going on in this building right behind me, they line up beautifully with a lot of the city’s initiatives and our strategic focus.”

Forsyth County Commissioners Tonya McDaniel and Fleming El Amin also praised Gaither for his efforts during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

For more information about The Magic Touch Institute of Barbering, including enrollment information, visit www.magictouchinstituteofbarbering. com or call 336-8939100.

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Shell follows dream of becoming funeral director, looks to pay it forward

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Anyone who has found their passion more than likely can tell you the exact moment they realized they had found something they love to do. For Winston-Salem native Damien Shell, that moment came when he was only nine years old, about a month after attending his grandfather’s funeral. “When they told me my grandfather had died, I didn’t really understand at first,” said Shell when discussing the passing of his grandfather.

“Until we got to the visitation at the funeral home and I just started asking a lot of questions … ‘What is granddaddy doing up there laying in a box? Why does he have on makeup?’ I asked a whole bunch of questions and a month after that I told my grandmother that’s what I wanted to be … at the time she told me it was called an undertaker and I didn’t budge since I was nine, I knew that was what I wanted to do.”

Today, Shell is the director of Damien C. Shell Funeral Service Practitioner, Shell said after he told his grandmother, he started to do more research and his passion and willing-

history. And I’m not lying, I’m there and to this day I haven’t went anywhere,” Shell laughed.

“That’s how I got on there and I’ve been there ever since. They’re the reason I am who I am today … they gave me the foundation and taught me how to be a dedicated servant to the people.”

Shell continued to work at Russell’s throughout high school and during undergrad at WinstonSalem State University, where he majored in business management. After graduating in 2013, he continued to work at Russell Funeral Home and began working with Perry J. Brown Funeral Home under the direction of Charles E. Coote, Jr. in Greensboro. In 2018 he finished his studies to become a licensed funeral director.

That same year Shell also earned his masters in adult education from N.C. A&T State University.

Damian C. Shell Funeral Practitioner held its first service last September. In addition to offering all the services offered by funeral homes, Shell Funeral Practitioners also offers tribute videos, online memorials, and grief support at a reasonable cost. Shell said although he offers all the services of

care professional. Choate said she was excited to join the team after sitting down with Shell a few months ago.

“My husband and I came and met with Damien and after he gave us the synopsis of what he was trying to do, we believed it was a good match and I was excited to join the team,” Choate said

Joyner, who is the coowner of Joyner Removal Service, has known Shell for more than 20 years.

She said it has been an honor to be able to witness Shell’s journey and to be able to work with him.

“It’s an honor to be able to work with him in this capacity,” Joyner continued. “It’s just a blessing to see how he has grown

directors,” Shell said. “So that way they can learn just like I did and I’m giving back just like it was given to me.”

For more information about Damien C. Shell Funeral Service Practitioner, visit https://www.damienshellfsp.com or call 336331-9024.

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Damien Shell ness to learn more about the profession continued to grow.

“As I got older I realized I have a knack for caring for people and showing people I care and that’s something you have to have in funeral service,” he continued. “You have to have a caring heart because if you’re not a people person or you don’t have that in you, then it’s hard to really do what you’re called to do.”

Shell’s dream started becoming more of a reality when he was 16 years old and was presented with an opportunity to join the staff at Russell’s Funeral Home.

He said his grandmother, who was good friends with Charlene Russell Brown and Cedric Russell, put in a good word for him.

“She called and asked if they needed help and Cedric said yes and the rest is

as a young man in this profession.”

Shell said ultimately his goal is to turn the business over to his team and start a facility for training up-and-coming funeral directors.

“My goal is to start doing more education and possibly create an academy for educating young up-and-coming funeral

a normal funeral home, he doesn’t own the physical building or facility, in essence keeping costs down.

“We can do everything that a funeral home does except it’s all contracted, so my overhead is very low, meaning families that don’t have $10,000 to $20,000 sitting on the side, I can help them and that’s the key, being able to help,” Shell said. “The business is set to where I’m considered an unaffiliated funeral service practitioner - meaning I have the business license to be able to conduct funerals, memorial services, and do everything a normal funeral home would, but I don’t own the building and all that stuff,” Shell said.

Rounding out Shell’s team is Lisette Choate, funeral service professional and Spanish translator, and Rochelle Joyner, funeral

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Thousands march for voting rights, D.C. statehood

The role of Black fathers and its effect upon our communities

BY STACY BROWN

Like the suppressive bills passed and on the table in Republican-led states and the reluctance by some Democratic senators to abolish the filibuster, the sweltering heat and suffocating humidity only proved as two more obstacles that thousands of Americans refused to let stand in their way.

Marchers rallied in the nation’s capital and cities across the country, demanding passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the For the People Act, and for D.C. statehood.

The march came on the 58th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” Led by King’s eldest son, Martin Luther King III, the “March On For Washington and Voting Rights” highlighted how laws and proposed bills in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and other states disproportionately affect people of color.

Organizers and attendees also made it clear that D.C. statehood must happen and would be another mechanism to blunt voter suppression efforts.

“Our country is backsliding to the unconscionable days of Jim Crow,” King III told the cheering crowd gathered at the National Mall in Washington. “And some of our senators are saying, ‘Well, we can’t overcome the filibuster,’” he continued. “I say to you today: Get rid of the filibuster. That is a monument to white supremacy we must tear down.”

Nearly a dozen state representatives from Texas also took the stage. Those lawmakers were part of a Democratic contingent who fled the Lone Star State to break a quorum that prevented Republicans from moving forward with voter suppression bills.

“Texas is the worst state to vote in, in the entire nation,” U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (DTexas) told the crowd.

Joined by his wife, Arndrea, and daughter Yolanda, King declared that “we are marching to protect our power, to protect our voice, to protect our voting rights.”

Black Lives Matter banners decorated the crowd, as marchers took to the streets demanding action on the Senate filibuster that has hampered efforts to pass the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and other laws that would protect voters.

At least 18 states have already enacted voter suppression laws this year. With Republican opposition to equal rights laws, many have demanded an end to the filibuster, which would enable Congress to pass laws by a simple majority vote. As it stands, Democrats in the Senate must vote unanimously in favor of the legislation and have at least 10 Republicans join them.

“I know activism works. I’ve seen it in my own family,” Yolanda King, the 13-year-old daughter of King III, told the crowd.

“The torch is being passed to us, and it’s time for our generation to wake up the world so we can stop talking about the dream and start living the dream,” she continued. “We will be the generation that earns and wins our freedom once and for all.”

Stacy M. Brown is NNPA Newswire’s senior national correspondent. Contact him at @StacyBrownMedia.

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Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist I had a father. I am a father, And a grandfather, too.

Upon reflection, I sometimes took my father for granted. Why? Because my father was always there. He was in the house and he was my role model. The love he gave me, the encouragement he gave me, and the lectures he gave me have been fundamental pillars of my life.

Both of my parents provided me with the tools for successful living. However, my dad took me from boyhood to manhood.

If you are old school and Black like me, you probably had a similar experience growing up. We flourished because of the emotional nourishment that they gave to us.

The African American community, no matter where you spent your formative years, was filled with hope and opportu-

nity as its cornerstones.

Chaos and crime did not happen at alarming rates.

Hearing police sirens was not a sound we heard on a daily basis. You could sit on your stoop and not feel threatened.

Fathers led their families. They were proud and confident. As young boys, we took our cues from them.

Let’s fast forward to now. There are still countless numbers of Black fathers who lead their families and especially their sons. They provide them with the protection and wisdom they need.

Yet there are pockets of despair and disappointment among Black fathers.

In many ways, they have abdicated their responsibility. They lead lives that are filled with conflict and mayhem.

Recently, another Black father who was leading his family lost his life to gun violence. Detective Everette Briscoe of the New Orleans Police Department was killed last Saturday in Houston, Texas. This was senseless violence.

If you are a Black father, stay close to your children. Guide them and

mentor them. They may take a detour, but they will come back. Remember the scripture, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

As fathers, in my opinion, we have complex roles. We give structure, but we must be flexible in giving it. Sons in particular push back when there is too much guidance.

While some may disagree, the times have changed. We live in a different era. My father’s guidance was generational.

Every child in my neighborhood was raised pretty much the same way. There were things we did not do, such as talking back and walking away.

Unfortunately, there are children today who do talk back and who do walk away.

I believe there is an argument to be made that today’s dads are better listeners. That leads to healthier communication between fathers and their children.

Yet despite some of these differences, there are some dad traits that have stood the test of time.

We love talking about our children and want what is best for them. We sacri-

fice and make do so that our children can do. Success is what we want for them. When they grow into adulthood, we take pride in their successes. We are their biggest cheerleaders.

Whether you are an old school dad or a new school dad, there is joy and happiness in our role. We wear our title as dad proudly.

Some of us have different titles, such as Pop Pop. Whatever our title, we provide the love for our children Being a role model is a big responsibility. Our children watch us and they see our actions. We are the initial role models for our sons, in particular. We cannot disappoint them.

Wherever you are in your fatherhood walk, stay strong and stay committed.

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

OP-ED: To Labor Day and Labor Days ahead

BY UAW PRESIDENT RAY CURRY

In 1882, a union man, Peter J. McGuire, founder of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and an early supporter of the creation of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a “general holiday for the laboring classes.”

Almost 130 years later, Labor Day continues to celebrate those who did the work and the magnificent job they have done in building what I will always believe to be, the greatest nation on Earth. One hundred and thirty years later, America will again thank those who figured it out; those who pitched in; those who rolled up their sleeves and made this country work. But if this day is a statement about achievement, it is perhaps most importantly a testament to the U.S. worker’s ability to meet change, to adapt to its challenges, and to embrace that change and forge a better America.

Moving it forward So, with the holiday upon us, this is what I would like to hold up in these complicated times: America is retooling. Climate change and a pandemic have rerouted directions and pathways.

But America’s workers -

union workers - are ready to meet these new directions and traverse those roads. America’s Labor Day thanks workers for the job they have done. At the same time, we must thank workers for the job they are about to do.

This is a time of tremendous evolution in our industries. We are on the cusp of a complete transition in mobility. A transition to clean energy and clean vehicles. At the UAW, we have been heavily involved in the national discussion on how we can successfully navigate this transition.

It can be done. We know that our workers are the best in the world and as we transition to electric and hybrid vehicles, we must protect our American workforce.

These vehicles and components must be built here by American workers and these jobs must be good paying union jobs.

And we all know that it is the working men and women of this nation that are the engine that drives our economy. And any momentous change in our industry must not lose sight of that undeniable truth.

America’s strength I can tell you that there are no greater consumers of what gets built here than by hard-working Americans

who put their work into building these products.

Let me pause a bit to share some of the comments of President Joe Biden at a recent White House event on clean energy and the clean vehicles that will power us responsibly forward in the decades to come.

Biden, who has always been a friend to labor and to the UAW since his earliest days in government, put it this way.

“Whether or not the jobs to build these vehicles and batteries are goodpaying union jobs - jobs with benefits, jobs that are going to sustain continued growth of the middle class.

They have to be. They have to be made here in America.”

My brothers and sisters in the UAW are more than ready to build America’s future. This past May we saw the amazing rollout of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning - America’s best-selling vehicle built

by America’s best workers at the iconic Rouge facility in Dearborn, Michigan.

This is how it must be.

To this end, I want to make mention of Senator Debbie Stabenow’s measure that works to tie key consumer rebates for EVs to union auto jobs made here. The Stabenow Made in America Provision included in the Clean for

America Act, would continue a $7,500 consumer credit for EVs and add for the next five years, a $2,500 bonus for autos assembled in the United States and another $2,500 for meeting certain worker-focused labor standards.

What’s more, after five years, a vehicle must be assembled in the U.S. for consumers to be eligible to receive a $10,000 base credit and an additional $2,500 bonus credit for vehicles that are union made or apply worker focused labor standards. We at the UAW are committed to passing these provisions into law.

So, I’d like to ask that as you celebrate this Labor Day, take a moment to remember all those generations of Americans that this day was created to recognize. All those workers who have delved into and carved out a country that remains a beacon of accomplishments and as importantly, all those ready for the next big job as we move America forward.

As Joe Biden has said, “I believe that the middle class built America, but I know who built the middle class; unions. Unions built the middle class.”

Yes, they did.

And yes, the work goes on.

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Leaving crime-ridden neighborhoods part of economic rise

BY JOHN RAILEY

The year Jacqualyn Hurst moved from Kennedy Manor in northern Winston-Salem, 2019, there were 131 crimes committed in the area. “There were robberies, fighting, drug dealing – you name it,” she said. “I didn’t feel safe at all, especially with a teenage daughter. I started to drive my daughter to her bus stop because people were trying to pick her up. It was extremely stressful.”

With the help of the Forsyth County Homeownership Program (FCHP), she and her family moved to a new house in northern Winston-Salem.

In her new neighborhood, in 2019 only one crime was committed. “Now,” Hurst said, “I watch people jogging by my house, walking their dogs, children playing, like it’s supposed to be. My daughter is not stressed at school and my husband is not stressed at work.”

Winston-Salem State University’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility (CSEM) has long recognized the relationship between crime and upward economic mobility, and is confronting the issues with its partner groups and its research.

The importance of feeling safe at home is reinforced by a groundbreaking study of the FCHP that CSEM has done with the county’s cooperation. The CSEM study found that clients of the program, which helps with down payments and financial literacy, moved to neighborhoods with 90% fewer crimes than their previous ones, on average.

The study also found the clients moved to neighborhoods with fewer single-parent households, fewer renters and more

homeowners, fewer vacant housing units, and increasing shares of highly-educated people.

“We find that the FCHP promoted the movement of low-income residents to areas of the county that are more conducive of economic mobility and are becoming even more so,” CSEM Research Manager Zach Blizard, CSEM Director Craig Richardson and Joseph Sloop, geographic information officer for MapForsyth write in a paper, A Neighborhood Analysis of the Forsyth County Homeownership Program: Where Do Recipients Move and Why? A Neighborhood Analysis of the Forsyth County Homeownership (wssu.edu) “Research also demonstrates that neighborhood-level crime rates are strongly related to upward mobility rates. Moreover, neighborhood-level crime is associated with a host of other important outcomes, like education attainment and school performance, which are important for upward mobility,” they

write. “Therefore, if FCHP participants move to neighborhoods with lower crime rates, this would suggest they moved to a neighborhood that is more conducive of upward mobility.”

Crime is a crucial issue in Winston-Salem, with gun violence raging.

There have already been 21 homicides in WinstonSalem this year and more than 100 reported shootings. Victims in several of the shootings have been juveniles.

CSEM is confronting the issue by raising public awareness of the FCHP and aligning with neighborhood groups that are working to reduce gun violence.

Each new gun injury and death makes the point all the more painfully clear: You can’t forge a path to upward economic mobility if you don’t feel safe in your home.

The tension created in neighborhoods where the sound of gunshots is common can make it hard for students to concentrate on

homework and in school.

Single parents might turn down job advances so they can have more time to spend at home, guarding their children. At work, they might be distracted, worrying about their children. And worst of all are the injuries and death, losses from which loved ones sometimes never recover.

“People who are economically challenged live in concrete cages and violence is a direct result of our surroundings,” Nakida McDaniel, an organizer of a new, grass-roots initiative, the Winston-Salem Women’s Gun Violence Prevention Team, has said.

“It’s kind of hard for people to put all their marbles together and get going.”

CSEM Associate Director Alvin Atkinson said: “Feeling safe at home should be a given, not a luxury for those in wellresourced neighborhoods.

There’s a growing frustration with the violence. It’s been going on too long.

And I’m seeing it now far too close to home.”

On Valentine’s Day, Te’ore Terry, the son of Velma Terry, was fatally shot in Winston-Salem.

Velma is a leader in the Emotional Emancipation Circle, a support group for Black women she started

with CSEM Research Fellow Michele Lewis.

“Reducing gun violence requires a holistic approach in which everyone has a role and in which the community will is evident in all sectors and demonstrated by a tangible commitment of resources, public and private, that are research-informed and strategically aligned to break the cycle of violence within our neighborhoods,” Atkinson said. “In our community engagement, we work with McDaniel’s group, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, and other community partners to alleviate the violence in new ways.”

Hurst said, “With my new neighborhood, it’s like it’s supposed to be.

I can sit out on the porch at night and look at the sky and not have to worry about anything.”

John Railey, raileyjb@ gmail.com, is the writerin-residence for CSEM, www.wssu.edu/csem.

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Taneisha Gist’s testimony gives her social media followers hope and an unwavering faith

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This is a story most of us will only read in a bestselling novel or see in an Oscar-winning film. A story that will make you cry, smile, and laugh. You’ll close the book or leave the movie theater feeling as if you can conquer the world. The best part of this story: it’s real!

“It can depress you a lot, but when I receive messages of how my story inspires others, it keeps me going. I don’t think God gave me this because I did anything bad. I think he gave me this because he knew I would do exactly what I’m doing,” said Taneisha Gist.

Taneisha shares her highs and lows, along with pictures from her surgery that’s not for the weak. Taneisha’s testimony has helped so many of her followers get through some serious trials and tribulations, including thoughts of suicide. “I feel like every time I want to shut off my social media or give up, I feel like I’m stopping God’s purpose for my life. It’s not always pleasant, but it creates positivity in the lives of others,” she said.

Webster’s Dictionary should put a picture of Taneisha next to the word “humility,” because I haven’t met anyone who chooses to put the feelings and needs of others before their own like she does.

Taneisha Gist is a real-life super hero to me and so many of her followers. No matter what curveball life throws her way, she always finds a way to bounce back and find the beauty in life. And she definitely doesn’t look like what she’s going through, nor will she allow those around her to stay down and depressed.

Her words of inspiration, love and peace give us hope and strengthen our faith. The more we spoke, I realized how so many of us complain about far less than what this phenomenal woman battles and then triumphs over every day.

So, allow me to take you back to when it all began.

In 2015 Taneisha was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. In 2018 her father lost a battle with lymphoma, and then months

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later she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. But her conversation with God was full of praise and acceptance. “I didn’t question God, nor did I have time to break down, because I wanted to make sure my family was OK. My grandmother is like my best friend and I knew she would take it hard. When my dad died, I immediately looked up ways to keep people happy after losing a loved one to stage 4 cancer. I had to keep my family strong by telling them jokes and keeping them smiling. I knew if I broke down, it would be hard for me to come back up, because when I saw my daddy go down mentally during his battle with cancer, he never came back up. And my daddy was a strong man and I’ve nowhere near the strength he had, so I couldn’t allow myself to go down,” shared Taneisha.

The research on how to make others smile helps her as well. Just when my heart felt heavy, she made me laugh.

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“Even through my chemo, bald head and looking like an alien, I remained strong.

I was like, I can’t let myself go down like I did when I broke up with my boyfriend,” she joked as we both cracked up laughing.

Her strength and humility are incomparable to anyone I’ve known in my 58 years. While battling Crohn’s and stage 4 breast cancer, her number one concern is how to keep her family and friends from getting down and discouraged. “I can’t let them get depressed because of me.”

As you can imagine, Taneisha’s battle is extremely tough. I asked her to take us through one of those rough days. “It was the worst when I was in stage 3. The chemo treatments were brutal. My chemo was draining and kept me exhausted. So, I didn’t bring anyone with me because I knew I would try to entertain or comfort them and I wouldn’t have the strength. When I came home from chemo, I had to remove all of the air fresheners in my house because any strong scent would make me sick. The next day I would be so tired, drained, dehydrated, and couldn’t eat because I would develop sores in my mouth, so I could only eat popsicles. The water and food tasted like metal because of the chemo. I couldn’t clean my house or bathe, so my mother would come over to do all of that for me. I couldn’t do anything but cry and sleep. Then wake up and go through it all over again. This would happen for four straight days

and then I would have two good days. But then I had to go back to chemo and go through it all again. I would end up in the hospital every other week,” shared Taneisha.

The Winston-Salem native said stage 4 cancer was surprisingly a blessing because she no longer has to do chemo. But there were other side effects. “I do have to take an injection which shuts my ovaries down and pills that push me into early menopause. I literally have 30 hot flashes a day, so I keep my house cold,” said Gist.

Because of her previous chemo, she developed arthritis and the air makes her bones hurt.

“The medicines did more physical damage than the cancer itself. So, I encourage anyone that’s battling cancer to do your research on the meds that your doctor prescribes,” said Taneisha.

On the happiest day of her life, people began to write her off. Some even accused Taneisha of lying about having stage 4 breast cancer. “I was at my grandmother’s and the doctor called. She said I called to tell you about your scans.

She said we don’t see any cancer in your scans. I ran in my mom’s room and then I asked her to say it one more time ‘cause I wanted my mom to hear it too. She said you heard right, we don’t see any cancer in your scans. I never in my life felt so much joy, and I instantly started crying and the doctor was crying with me. I asked my sister to give me some water because I couldn’t breathe. It was that kind of happiness,” said Taneisha as she cried tears of joy. I cried and laughed with her.

The C hronicle Her positive spirit is infectious. She continued, “I was like, I’m a whole live miracle, because I knew what my last scan said.

So, I called everybody that was close to me to share the amazing news. But I didn’t share it with Facebook because I wanted to make sure. I knew something was wrong, because I kept trying to celebrate and something would always happen when I tried to celebrate,” Taneisha said with a calm and soft delivery.

She decided to check her MyChart and there it was … The cancer was still there. “I did start crying when I read it and then said what the f--- out loud, and my sister heard me.

I called and spoke with a nurse and she verified that the charts were correct. They do see cancer in your liver. I immediately thanked God for giving me the strength he instilled in me because no lie, I have never thought of killing myself, but I wanted to die that day.

“The cancer is almost gone, but the way I’ve been treated and then reading all of these negative comments about me lying was heartbreaking.

After going through all of that, the same day people turned their backs on me and accused me of lying, I thought, wow! How could ya’ll think I would get my breast cut off and everything I’ve gone through just for attention? That has been one of my greatest battles. I’m normally pretty tough, but after reading these hurtful accusations, I cried. It really hurt, Busta,” she shared while crying.

This is part of the story in most movies and novels where the actor says something powerful and inspir-

ing at the end. Well … Super Women are real! There is an inspiring message at the end of this story.

“Instead of complaining, I make the best of what I can do. I love visiting family and going to the library. I even went skydiving and on a minivacation. I can’t just sit around waiting to die. Every day I get up and I live.

I look forward to sharing words of inspiration with my Facebook friends so that they will have hope and a strong faith in God.

I made a bucket list and I plan on living my best life.

I’m going to do all of the things that I love.

“Busta, I decided to live! One day soon my next stop will be Puerto Rico! I surround myself with positive people that speak life into me, and I suggest anyone that’s going through something do the same. No matter how nice I am, pretty I am, etc., no one can change my situation but God. And through all of this He gives me everything I need to find the

beauty in all of this.”

Taneisha is working toward starting an advocacy agency and outreach program. “I want to be a voice to get the support needed for cancer patients. They go through so much and I want to make life easier and bring them the peace and hope God has given me.

“My favorite quote is, ‘Nothing changes, if nothing changes.”

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NFL division winner predictions and Wild Card winners It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, it’s football season. The NFL regular season is rapidly approaching and millions of fans across the nation are hoping this is the year for their team.

The thing about the NFL is that there is a lot of parity, so teams that were bad last year could turn things around and become a playoff team. Injuries, scheduling, free agency and the draft always play a major part in whether a team will be successful or not, which makes it tough to predict who will win each division.

This year brings even more intrigue than years before. There is an extra game that the league added, so each team will now play 17 games rather than 16, which the league has done since 1978. It seems weird for the league to have an odd number of games, but I personally like it.

What makes the NFL so great is that they have something that interests fans even during the offseason. Based on what I saw from teams, along with what transpired during the offseason, here are my division winners for each conference and why I think they will win.

NFC East: Washington Football Team (2020 winner, Washington Football Team) This may seem like a homer pick, but trust me, it’s not. The Washington Football Team (WFT) limped to a 7-9 record to win the NFC East last season, which was the worst division in football due to a multitude of injuries to star players. I think the WFT will repeat as champions this season as well.

They far and away have the best defense in the division and they have added pieces on offense that will no doubt make them more explosive. A second year under head coach Ron Rivera and his staff will do nothing but make this team better. If Ryan Fitzpatrick can bring some stability to the quarterback position, Washington should win the division. I think they will be pushed by the Dallas Cowboys, because they are so explosive on offense; however, their lack of a stout defense will be their Achilles heel.

NFC North: Green Bay Packers (2020 winner, Green Bay Packers) There were a lot of questions surrounding the Packers and their MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers will be back, along with all of his big-time weapons (Aaron Jones and Davante Adams). I think the Packers will win the division by default. The Chicago Bears are dealing with a quarterback controversy.

The Minnesota Vikings are good offensively, but do not have enough pieces on defense to stop anyone.

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Mt. Tabor alum and 2005 Metro 4A Player of the Year, Kendra Samuels-Eaton, will now roam the sidelines of her alma mater, Western Carolina University, as associate head coach for the women’s basketball team.

Samuels-Eaton spent the previous four seasons at UNC Pembroke as an assistant coach and associate head coach last season.

Catamount head coach Kiley Hill reached out to Samuels-Eaton earlier this year to gauge her interest in coming to Western Carolina.

“The crazy thing about it is I met him (Hill) a couple years ago at a recruiting event in Charlotte and we got to know each other and he had me do some things like speaking with the team and we hit it off from there,” said SamuelsEaton about her meeting Hill. “He told me when he reached out to me that he kept thinking about me and he felt like I could help the program, being a former student athlete from Western.”

Once being approached by Hill, Samuels-Eaton spent a couple of weeks deciding what she was going to do. She did her due diligence by doing her research on Coach Hill and the current state of the program.

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thinking about my next move, no matter if it’s in school or the workplace,” she said. “I take my time because you want to be happy wherever you go. I really had to do my research on Coach Hill because I had met him, but I really didn’t know him as a person.

“During those two weeks I was able to talk to some people that had worked with him and talk to some players that played for him and I felt like he was a guy I wanted to work for and work with.”

While she was excited for her new opportunity, Samuels-Eaton was also saddened due to the fact she was leaving a program at UNC-P that she had high hopes for in the near future. She said it was tough breaking the news to the other coaches and the players.

“It was definitely hard leaving

UNC Pembroke, because I was there for four years and I felt like the kids we brought in were definitely going to help us to get back to being a winning team,” she continued. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, because we had invested so much in each other.

“Honestly, I was told to wait to tell the team, but I really wanted them to hear it from me, because it was already ramblings about me leaving and I really wanted to tell the young people I was leaving before they hear it from someone else so they could get their emotions out, get their questions out, and let them understand why I left.”

Going back to coach at her alma mater was something that always intrigued her, said Samuels-Eaton. Having regrets is not something she enjoys, so taking this opportunity at this time was the right move for her.

“I never want any what-ifs in my life or my career and it’s a rare opportunity to go back and coach at your alma mater. And I felt at this time, it was the best time to move on and get us back to where we were, because Western Carolina hasn’t been successful since I graduated in 2009,” she said about why she took the job at Western Carolina.

Being a former student athlete at the school she is currently

coaching for gives Samuels-Eaton a unique perspective that many coaches can’t give their players.

She can let them know exactly what it takes to become successful on and off the court, because she has done it herself.

“It’s about giving the kids confidence and allowing them to ask questions and letting them know that it’s not easy, but it’s possible,” she said about what she can give to her players. “It’s being that light and being that encourager.”

Samuels-Eaton didn’t even have dreams of becoming a coach coming out of college in 2009. Her aspirations were to become an athletic director, but ended up going on a different path that sparked her interest in coaching.

Samuels-Eaton has worked at Wake Forest, North Carolina Central, UNC Pembroke, and now Western Carolina. She feels those previous positions working in different division levels, at an HBCU, along with a PWI, gives her a wide-ranging view of the world of coaching.

“I think it helps me be well rounded and I say that because I have been to the private Power 5 school, I have worked at the HBCU school, I’ve worked at a Division II predominately white institution, and now I am at a Division I mid-major,” she said. “It kind of gives me a perspective See Coach on B6

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… well, the Lions. This will more than likely be Rodgers’ last season in Green Bay and I know he would love to leave the city with another championship. They have been in the last two NFC Championship games and this year the Packers are hopeful for another Super Bowl appearance and that will start with another division title.

NFC South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020 winner, New Orleans Saints) The Bucs are coming off of a Super Bowl championship. They have weapons everywhere on offense and a defense that can swarm to the football.

New Orleans won the division last season, but they are attempting to replace soon-to-be first ballot hall of famer Drew Brees at the quarterback position, which is more of a reason why the Bucs will win the NFC South. The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have too many holes to compete for the division crown, but they will be competitive. I think Tampa Bay is just too loaded at every position and has too much depth for anyone in their division to challenge them. Brady and company will be in the mix to repeat as Super Bowl champs.

NFC West: Los Angeles Rams (2020 winner, Seattle Seahawks) The NFC West is arguably the toughest division in all of football, so I went back and forth on this pick.

You could logically make a case for all four teams in the division, but I chose to go with the Rams as the eventual winner in the end.

The addition of Matthew Stafford is an upgrade from Jared Goff. Although the Rams have lost Cam Akers for the season, they still have enough on offense to complement their stellar defense. The Seahawks won the division in 2020 and they will be in the mix by season’s end.

I am not sold on the 49ers due to question marks at the quarterback position, but their defense is still very solid and formidable.

Arizona is not a team to overlook because of their offensive firepower. I would not be shocked to see three teams from this division make the playoffs.

NFC Wild Card Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers AFC East: Buffalo Bills (2020 winner, Buffalo Bills) Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen took a giant leap forward in his progression as a player in 2020. He was an MVP candidate for most of the season and I see no reason why this season should be any different. His combination of arm strength and mobility is unmatched by any player in the league, which is why the Bills will repeat as AFC East champions. The Jets are not ready to compete. When it comes to New England, they will be better than they were last season with several players coming back to that defense that sat out last season due to the pandemic, but not good enough to compete with Buffalo. I think Miami will be good, but they seem unsure with what they have at the quarterback position, so I’m uncertain what their ceiling can be.

AFC North: Cleveland Browns (2020 winner, Pittsburgh Steelers) The Pittsburgh Steelers owned the division last year after getting off to an 11-0 start. They fell apart at the end of the year and wound up losing to the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. It feels weird to say the Browns are the best team in the division and will win it, but with how they have built their team over the last few years, I have no option but to choose them. They have the best one-two punch at running back with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt and Baker Mayfield are

The C hronicle poised to have a breakout season. Their defense is one of the best in the league as well. Pittsburgh will be good, and I think Baltimore will serve as the greatest threat to the Browns in the division, but in the end, Cleveland will walk away as champs.

AFC South: Tennessee Titans (2020 winner, Tennessee Titans) This division is really a two-team race between the Titans and the Colts.

No disrespect to the Texans and Jaguars, but those two teams will be lucky to crack out four wins this season with everything they have going on. When it comes to Indianapolis, I was intrigued by the addition of Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback.

He has immense talent, but is often injured, so he is hard to count on. If he can stay healthy all season, the Colts and their stout defense can make some noise in the division. The Titans acquired Julio Jones in the off season to pair with A.J. Brown to make one of the best wideout tandems in the league. With Derrick Henry in the backfield, the Titans should be even better on offense and enable them to win the division once again.

AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs (2020 winner, Kansas City Chiefs) With quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs are still one of the best teams in the entire league.

They are poised to make yet another run at a Super Bowl appearance. The Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders are not in position to contend for a division championship; however, the Chargers are an interesting team. Quarterback Justin Herbert is one of the best in the league and they have some talent at the skill positions, so I will be watching the Chargers closely to see if they can put it together to make a run at the Chiefs.

AFC Wild Card Teams: Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles Chargers.

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Moses and Miriam Praise God Scriptures: Exodus 15:11-21 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Explore why and how Moses and Miriam praised God; *Reflect on the actions of God that are celebrated through music, dance and words; *Celebrate God’s faithfulness with joy.

Background: The song that is the topic of the lesson is identified several ways: The song at the sea, the song of the redeemed, the song of Moses and Israel, the song of Moses, and most often, the song of Moses and Miriam. The song is sung after the Red Sea victory. It is singing to the Lord in celebration of the destruction of Pharaoh and the Egyptians. It is the first song in the history of this new nation of people and is a song of rejoicing. There are three stanzas and a conclusion. The first stanza identifies God as warrior and God of fathers and Lord over earthly powers. The second stanza explores the cosmic power of the Lord, and the third stanza speaks to the power of God to lead His people to the promised land. The song concludes with a look into the future of the construction of a temple.

Lesson: Singing to Gain Strength (Exodus 15:1113): “Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods?” Israel acknowledges that God is unique among the “imaginary gods.” His character is holy and God has moral perfection that distinguishes Him from all other so-called gods. Not only has God defeated Pharaoh, He has control over the sea (verses 11-12). “In your love You lead the people You redeemed; ...” Moses sings of God’s faithfulness to Israel to show love and mercy even when they do not obey, and to lead them to the right destination (verse 13).

Sing to be Heard (verses 14-18): The Israelites sing in a loud voice and are heard by the neighboring nations of Edom, Moab and Canaan. Their song indicates that they have listening neighbors who are terrified by the power God exercised against Egypt on Israel’s behalf (verses 14-16). Moses and the men of Israel sing of God’s giving them a permanent settlement. They sing of the mountainous area of Canaan and of the Temple Mount, which will be in the center of their dwelling place in the promised land (verse 17). “The Lord will reign for ever and ever!” is the closing of Moses’ song and predicts the Lord’s unending rule of Canaan (verse 18).

Sing to Remember God’s Goodness (verses 19-21): Miriam takes over the singing here and is joined by the women of Israel as they sing the second song. There is no mention in Moses’ song of timbrel or dance. So, the added dimension of tambourines and dance was an enhancement of praise and worship to the beginning of Moses’ song. Miriam and the women sing the same lines that are sung by the men in the first part of singing. They praise the Lord in the first line and give reason for the See God on B6

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Afghanistan: religious minorities ‘at extreme risk of being targeted with deadly violence’ Giorgio Mazzoli, legal officer, United Nations for ADF International in Geneva, made the following remarks on Aug. 24 at the 31st Special Session of the Human Rights Council regarding the situation of religious minorities in Afghanistan on the serious human rights concerns and situation: “ADF International is deeply concerned about the fast-deteriorating security and human rights situation in Afghanistan. The harrowing prospects for freedom, democracy and the rule of law, compounded by a deepening humanitarian crisis, are forcing thousands of Afghan men, women and children into displacement within the country, and compelling many more to seek escape from persecution and oppression.

“The unfolding situation on the ground requires an immediate, robust and coordinated response from the international community, whereby respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is considered as an absolute prerequisite for a credible peace and reconciliation process.

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“ADF International wishes to draw the council’s attention to the dire plight of religious minority communities in Afghanistan, who had already been living in a hostile legal and social environment for decades and are now at extreme risk of being targeted with deadly violence. Among them are an estimated ten thousand Christians, many of whom ‘guilty’ of converting from Islam – a crime punishable

by death under Sharia law.

As disturbing accounts of killings, harassment and intimidation against them are rapidly emerging, we urge states and the international community to give utmost attention to these persecuted minorities and guarantee the conditions for their prompt and safe exit from the country, irrespective of whether they have valid travel documents.

“On a similar note,

while we applaud efforts to evacuate and resettle vulnerable persons and urge all parties to secure their safe passage out of the country, we join the call on governments to temporarily halt deportations to Afghanistan and reconsider the applications of rejected Afghan asylum seekers fearing persecution because of their faith or beliefs.”

Back to school with FCA: Inspiring athletes through faith in Jesus Christ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Scores of children across the U.S. are already back at school and busy with their fall sports programs, while millions more are preparing to start soon. As always, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca. org) is supporting thousands of coaches and athletes all over the world as athletic programs kick off - and particularly so this year, after the pandemic brought enormous challenges.

It’s only natural that some students may have a tough time with fall transitions. That’s why FCA offers gatherings called Huddles, as well as numerous efforts toward team unity such as early morning Bible studies and larger, campus-wide events that sincerely share faith and fellowship.

Says FCA President and CEO Shane Williamson, “These activities and more help coaches and athletes experience God’s saving grace and gain the knowledge that lives can be transformed through Jesus. Our hugely successful FCA camps’ program this summer encouraged thousands in their faith. Now FCA is shining the light of Christ upon coaches and athletes this fall in numerous and effective ways.”

Adds Williamson, “Since 1954, our goal has been to transform the world for Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. More than six decades later, we are still amazed that lives are being changed every single day. We pray these amazing experiences for God’s glory will continue for years to come.”

FCA organizes its many resources for coaches and athletes into three handy categories: 1, Personal Growth: From devotionals to Bible studies to free and printed materials, FCA’s resources help grow the heart of the competitor.

Visitors can subscribe to the Daily Impact Play Devotional; the page also lists the Competitor’s Creed and Coach’s Mandate.

2. Training: Want to learn how to do FCA? Get step-by-step training and resources online. These include Coaches Ministry resources that minister to coaches through Huddles, events, training and resources; the Community Ministry, which lists off-campus opportunities to reach coaches and athletes; and Campus 101, containing helpful train-

ing and videos on campus ministry.

3. Ministry: Already doing FCA? Browse or search a vast catalog of resources, including hundreds of devotionals, Bible studies, videos, ministry tools, reading plans, computer wallpapers, games, icebreakers, skits, team-building exercises, outreach ideas, audio files, and articles.

Just one example is a devotional called “The Athlete’s Secret,” in which FCA Chief Field Officer Dan Britton shares Matthew 6:6: “When you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

“What’s the secret of an athlete?” Britton See FCA on B7

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All are welcome to join us for Zoom (virtual) Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our Pastor, Dr. Hunt, will be the teacher. The Zoom Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89195349778 or Dial-In Mtg #: 1 301 715 8592 ID#: 89195349778#.For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visitwww.newbirthworshipcenter.org or visit our Facebook page.

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

NOW – Nov. 13 GriefShare St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsors “GriefShare,” a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The 13 sessions feature biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. The sessions are designed to give encouragement and support to persons on their journey from “Mourning to Joy.” Sessions are free; each is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend the sessions in sequence. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?”, “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For information about how to participate in these virtual Saturday morning GriefShare sessions, please call St. Paul UMC at 336-723-4531.

NOW Zoom services New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) in East Bend has gone virtual. Please join Dr. James L. E. Hunt, Senior Pastor on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on Zoom webinar. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789021891 or Dial-In: 1 301 715 8592 ID Mtg. #: 84789021891.

In addition, Sunday School is taught by Deacon James Henry at 9 a.m. via telephone conference call #: 1 917

Sept. 4 The Trinity Center of Winston Salem invite all families and individuals to the TTC food pantry (drive-thru style). TTC food pantry will be open on Saturday, Sep. 4, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The church is located at 5307 Peters Creek Parkway. All households in need of groceries, join us every first and third Saturday for grocery

pick up. In addition, please contact the administrative office at (336) 784-9347 for any rescheduling dates and cancellations.

Sept. 5 First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) Livestream Senior Pastor Dr. Dennis W. Bishop will continue The Vivid Covenant series at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 5. The base scriptures are Genesis 1:28 (The Cultural Mandate) and Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission). This week’s message will focus on Dominion Theology. Dr. Bishop will also lead the congregation in partaking of The Lord’s Supper. Everyone is encouraged to have their elements prepared if they wish to participate. The service can be found on YouTube, https:// www.youtube.com (First Waughtown); Facebook Live, https://www.facebook.com/FirstWaughtown/; and the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown. org.

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Community Calendar Each Wednesday Marketing Outside of the Box HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting a Sept. session of Marketing Outside the Box: Wix vs. WordPress: Build Your Own Website. This session will walk you through both Wix and WordPress. Learn the basics of building a simple website on both platforms, the pros and cons of both, and decide which one is best for you. We are walking through both of the websites in real-time during the series, so bring your computer and/or be prepared to take notes! Every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register by going to www.hustlews.org/events-programs. Contact hustlewsinfo@gmail.com.

NOW – Oct. 15 Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market Open The Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market, 1551 N. Liberty St., is now open from 4 to 6 p.m. every first and third Fridays of the month through October 15. The market accepts SNAP EBT cards for purchases. Applications to sell at the market are still being accepted, and there is no cost to apply. Urban farmers and community gardeners are encouraged to apply. Prospective sellers can pick up an application at the market or find the application online at CityofWS.org/2720. Sellers who are growing within five miles of the market will have priority, but growers outside of this area are welcome too.

Sept. 2 Art Blevins, celebration of life There will be a celebration of life for Art Blevins on Sept. 2 at the Benton Convention Ct. from 2-4 p.m. The event will also be live streamed on YouTube. The link is https://youtu.be/Yb_o2hCrGUs. Please note that the Benton Convention Center will also be following Winston-Salem’s mask mandate, and we expect those in attendance to comply.

Sept. 3 – Nov. 6 Art Exhibit Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host “The Art of Fashion, an Art Exhibit” in the Main Gallery at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts September 3 – November 6. The juried exhibition will celebrate the design process related to design apparel and fashion accessories. Opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Friday, September 3, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 Class reunion Members of the Atkins High School Class of 1971, the last graduating class of the original Atkins High School, will observe their 50-year reunion with a oneday outdoor celebration on Saturday, September 4. The activities will begin with a tree dedication ceremony at noon on the campus of Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, former site of Atkins High School, located at 1215 North Cameron Avenue. Additional activities, including a cookout and art from the Heart Workshop will be held later that day. For complete details, please contact one of the following: Annette Morgan Wilson - 336473-5830, Andrew Lindsay – 336-407-2510 or Rozena

Purvis Lyles at 336-692-6426 or email at aejkwilson@ aol.com.

Sept. 4-5 Coltrane Jazz and Blues Festival The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival will be held Sept 4-5 in Oak Hollow Festival Park, High Point. The yearly celebration of jazz and blues music honors Coltrane, a High Point native son, who graduated from William Penn High School, now Penn Griffin School of the Arts. The two-day festival that happens over Labor Day weekend has become a destination event for festival goers. Ticket information and festival details are available www.coltranejazzfest.com.

Sept. 11 Class reunion East Forsyth High School 1974 through 1978 Class Reunion will celebrate 1976’s 45th reunion September 11 at Miller Park, Shelter #1, 400 Leisure Lane. The event will be from noon – 7 p.m. $25.00 per Person (No Refunds) Methods of payment: cashier’s check, money order or CashApp: $EastForsythEagles. Mail Payment by August 28th to: Michelle Ward, ‘74, 2008 Old Hollow Road, Walkertown, NC 27051-9709 For more info contact: Michelle Ward, ‘74: (336) 595-2316, Thomas (Cisco) Morgan, ‘75: (336) 5775103, or Dwight (Tic) Hoover, ‘74: (336) 287-4859. You can email: eastforsyth1974.1975@yahoo.com.

Sept. 11 & Sept. 25 Help Wanted Happy Hill Cemetery, Willow and Pitts Street, 888 Willow Street, needs help to beautify and maintain the appearance of this historic site on Sept.11 and 25 at 9:30 a.m. Individuals, fraternal, masonic or civic groups that want to earn community service hours are welcome.

Bring gloves, wear long pants and sturdy shoes. If possible, bring a weed eater, sling blade, clippers and a rake.

Help the Happy Hill Cemetery Friends and Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church with this on-going project. For info, call Mrs. Maurice Johnson, (336) 978-2866 or (336) 815-8417 or leave the name and phone # of a contact person at jmauricepj@aol.com.

Sept. 13 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Registration is now underway for two Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Caregivers will learn helpful ways to care for themselves while caring for another.

An in-person class is scheduled for Mondays, September 20-October 25, 1 - 2:30 p.m., at the Kernersville Senior Enrichment Center, 130 East Mountain Street in Kernersville. Registration deadline is September 13.

A virtual class will take place by Zoom on Tuesdays, September 14-October 26, 6:30-8:00 pm. Must have video and audio access. Webcams available for loan if needed. Registration deadline is September 7.

There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Workbook included. To register or get information, contact Carol Ann Harris at The Shepherd’s Center of Greater

Winston-Salem, 336-748-0217, or charris@shepherdscenter.org. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested.

Sept. 17 4th Annual Girls on the Run The 4th Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Sneaker Soiree Historic Langtree Plantation will be held on Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m. Buy your ticket, donate, or sponsor NOW at https://SneakerSoiree21.givesmart.com. If you are interested in donating a good or service for our silent auction, please reach out.

In return, your logo will be placed on our website, on social media, and at the event. For more information or questions, please contact gotrgreaterpiedmont@girlsontherun.org.

Sept. 20 Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a virtual workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans.

The session will be held on Monday, September 20, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. through computer and telephone access.

The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare sign-up process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices. Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be available to answer general questions.

The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 or Info@shepherdscenter. org for more information or to reserve a seat.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a virtual public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on September 7, 2021, on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of WinstonSalem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of City of Winston-Salem, to amend and change from Forsyth County RS20-S and AG to Winston-Salem RS20-S and AG, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest side of Sawmill Road, south of Union Cross Road: property consists of ± 161.43 acre(s) and is PINs 685355-7806, 6853-65-5696, 6853-75-7010, 6853-74-2850, and 6853-54-1727 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W3485).

2. Zoning petition of City of Winston-Salem, to amend and change from RM18 and HB to RM18L (Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Twin-Home; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Duplex; Cottage Courts; and Residential Building, Single-Family), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northwest corner of West Northwest Boulevard and Underwood Avenue; property consists of ± 4.30 acre(s) and is PINs 6836-01-4153 and 6836-01-3030 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W3486).

3. Site Plan Amendment of Housing Authority of City of Winston-Salem for changes to modify a 120 unit apartment building to multiple apartment buildings with a total of 81 units: property is located on the east side of Highland Avenue between East Twelfth Street and East Eleventh Street; property consists of ± 4.47 acre(s) and is PIN 6836-50-9795 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3487).

4. Zoning petition of A D B, LLC, to amend and change from HB-S to GB-L (Animal Shelter, Public; Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Bed and Breakfast; Building Contractors, General; Building Materials Supply; Car Wash; Child Care, Drop-In; Church or Religious Institution, Community; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Combined Use; Food or Drug Store; Funeral Home; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Habilitation Facility A; Habilitation Facility B; Habilitation Facility C; Hospital or Health Center; Hotel or Motel; Institutional Vocational Training Facility; Kennel, Indoor; Library, Public; Manufacturing A; Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery; Motor Vehicle, Rental and Leasing; Motor Vehicle, Repair and Maintenance; Motorcycle Dealer; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursery, Lawn and Garden Supply Store, Retail; Nursing Care Institution; Offices; Outdoor Display Retail; Park and Shuttle Lot; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Facility, Public; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Restaurant (with drive-through service; Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services, A; Services, B; Shopping Center; Special Events Center; Storage Services, Retail; Terminal, Bus or Taxi; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, Indoor; Transmission Tower; Urban Agriculture; Utilities; Veterinary Services; Warehousing; Wholesale Trade A; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care Institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Group Care Facility A; Group Care Facility B; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; School, Private; School, Public; and Access Easement, Private Off-Site), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the north side of Old Walkertown Road, east of Davis Road; property consists of ± 0.96 acre(s) and is PIN 6847-48-8616 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3490).

5. An ordinance amendment proposed by Hank Perkins modifying Table 5.1.1: Principal Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinances to allow schools and religious institutions in the Entertainment (E) zoning district. (UDO-CC12).

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing (virtually) at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes. If you would like to speak during the public hearing, please visit www.cityofws.org/ccvirtual. If you have questions regarding public hearing participation, please call (336)727-2224.

During the public hearing, the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Written comments will be accepted on the public hearing items 24 hours prior to the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Written comments may be sent to the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem 27102, or by email to sandrark@cityofws.org.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 7477404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Sandra Keeney, Clerk of the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle August 26, and September 2, 2021

Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Leo La Vertice Oliver (21 E 727), also known as Leo Lavetrice Oliver, Leo Oliver, deceased May 14, 2020, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 16, 2021 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 the29th day of July, 2021.

Alecktra Reid Fiduciary for Leo La Vetrice Oliver, deceased 1324 Calvert Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27107 The Chronicle August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Al Rahim Allah (20 E 195), deceased June 22, 2020 Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 23, 2021 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 19th day of August, 2021.

RhaShawn Allah Wells Fiduciary for Al Rahim Allah, deceased 1302 Asher Exchange Drive Holly Springs, NC 27540 The Chronicle August 19, 26, and September 2, 9, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Cheryl Denise Scales (21 E 969), deceased March 31, 2021, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 29, 2021 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of August, 2021.

Antonio Houston Bennett Fiduciary for Cheryl Denise Scales, deceased 3107 Pleasant Garden Rd. Apt. 1-C Greensboro, NC 27406 The Chronicle August 26, and September 2, 9, 16, 2021 Request for Proposals for CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS The City of Winston-Salem seeks proposals for funding to be available under the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grants Program (CoC) bonus funding (DV Bonus Funding, CoC Bonus Funds, and Reallocation) for the FY21 Program Year.

The CoC is a community wide system of care with the goal of ending homelessness.

Submissions will be accepted beginning September 1st, 2021. Proposals are due on September 13th, 2021 at 12:00pm (noon). This RFP is available to all eligible agencies that wish to participate in the FY 2021 Bonus Funding Application to operate a project within the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County CoC jurisdiction.

The full Request for Proposals with detailed information is available at https://www.cityofws.org/2453/Homelessness. For more information, please contact Mellin Parker at (336) 734-1310 or mellinp@cityofws.org.

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IN THE MATTER OF: 21 J 109 REBELLA JEAN-SUE BRADHAM DOB: 07-06-21 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Rachel Hammel - mother of the juvenile Herbert Bradham - 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 the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Rebella Jean-Sue Bradham to be a neglected juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15).

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Neglect is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 23rd day of August, 2021 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3901 The Chronicle September 2, 9, 16, 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Housing Consortium has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) consisting of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant annual performance reports for FY 20202021. Reports on COVID-19-related funds are also included. Copies will be available for public review and comment beginning September 2, 2021 through 5:00 PM on September 16, 2021. Comments can be submitted by email to HCSD@cityofws.org (CAPER Comments in subject line) or mailed to Mellin Parker, CAPER Comments, Community Development Department, City of WinstonSalem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. The draft may be viewed at https://www.cityofws.org/213/AnnualPerformance-Reports, or at the following locations: City of Winston-Salem Community Development Department – Stuart Municipal Building, Suite 423, 100 E. First Street City Clerk’s Office - Room 140, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street Forsyth County Community and Economic Development – 201 N. Chestnut Street, 5th Floor Forsyth County Public Library – all branches The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, or services.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, NC General Contractors # 7706 Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids for M/WBE Participation.

We would appreciate a quotation from your firm for any and all work and/or materials on the following project: Project Name: Greensboro (Guilford County) NORTH ELM STREET 12” WATER LINE REPLACEMENT CONTRACT NO. 2018-043A Bid Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Please provide your proposal by: 9-15-21 @ 5:00 PM We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades. Work may include, but not limited to: Boring, Clearing & Grubbing, Concrete, Demolition, Erosion Control, Excavation, Grading, Hauling, Minor Drainage, Paving, Photography, Project Sign, Seeding & Landscaping, Survey, Traffic Control, Utilities, Regular Dealer-Utility Supplier along with any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

The work in this contract generally consists of, but not limited to, 14 linear feet of 4” Water Line, 857 linear feet of 6” Water Line, 476 linear feet of 8” Water Line, and 8,620 linear feet of 12” Water Line. All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with all referenced plans and specifications herein.

The work performed under this Contract shall include, but may not be limited to: the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and services, whether specifically mentioned or not, that is required to complete the Construction of the Work of the project. All requirements of the State of North Carolina and all pertinent administrative regulations shall apply to this project as if herein written out in full.

Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com if you have any questions on the job link below.

The following Dropbox link will provide you with the digital Plans: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kfrcnpbbxirtfqw/20 18-043A%20Plans%20-%20Final.pdf?dl=0 The following Dropbox link will provide you with the digital Specifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d113crrs24ymek6/2 018-043A%20Project%20Manual%20%20Final.pdf?dl=0 You may view plans & specs at the following locations: JRL Office @ 314 S. Academy St. Pilot Mtn, NC or Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following locations and All work will be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications which are on file in the office of “The City of Greensboro”, Contact Mr. Ted Barker, Engineering Division, 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, email: ted.barker@greensboro-nc.gov. (336433-7308) Phone (336-373-2338) Fax JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact Daniel Lynch @ number listed below, if you have not heard from JRL by 9-23-21 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with equipment, obtaining bonding, (J.R.L. will furnish bonds for all projects & will help you obtain the proper certification, (if you are not certified.) loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

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

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

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the Owner JRL encourages 2nd tier M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier M/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle September 2, 2021

Notice to All Equal Employment Opportunity Historically Underutilized businesses (HUB), i.e. minorities, disabled persons and women owned and operated Businesses.

BID INVITATION FOR: Catawba County EMS Base, Newton, NC Bid Date: Thursday September 9, 2021 @ 3:00pm Hickory Construction Company, Hickory, NC is seeking subcontractors for: sitework, excavation and backfill, subgrade, paving, site concrete, sidewalks, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer, selective demolition, concrete reinforcement, cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, structural steel framing, steel joist framing, steel decking, metal fabrications, metal pan stairs, rough carpentry, casework, dampproofing, waterproofing, insulation, weather barrier, metal wall panels, TPO roofing, roof specialties/accessories, fire protection, firestopping, joint sealants, hollow metal doors and frames, wood doors, aluminum storefronts, door hardware, glazing, drywall, tiling, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring/base, painting, signage, toilet compartments, wall and door protection, toilet accessories, fire protection specialties, metal lockers, canopies, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm.

This project is a brick and block structure with an approximately 2,000 sf Vehicle Bay with six (6) overhead sectional doors with clerestory windows with a TPO roofing system. A block and brick base station office area with approximately 1,100 sf. with offices, restrooms, dayroom, kitchen, storage, etc. A block and brick storage portion with approximately 2,000 sf of open structure storage area, with a loading dock and one (1) overhead roll-up door. The new building shall be constructed as per drawings and specifications. The project also consists of all new site work, parking, generator, screen walls, etc. per drawings and specifications.

Project Architect: Winstead Architecture, 22 North Main Avenue, Newton, NC 28658 Phone: (828) 464-2827 Contact for Hickory Construction Company is: Bill Herold @ bherold@hickory-construction.com Phone: 828-322-9234 Hickory Construction Company will provide quick pay agreements and policies to enable minority contractors and suppliers to meet cash-flow demands.

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for Recreation Leader-0 Building Maintenance Mechanic-1623 Recreation Leader-900012 Senior Recreation LeaderPart-Time-(x3)-0 Sanitation Equipment Operator-2694 Maintenance WorkerGrounds-1105 Senior Financial Analyst-2744 Graphic Design Coordinator-222 Crew CoordinatorLandscape-917 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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Coach

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from all the athletes that I am dealing with and how to coach a different kid.

I think all those different schools have helped me be the best coach that I am today, because nothing really surprises me. I have been through pretty much everything that could happen to a student athlete. It helps me be able to relate to the kids a little bit more and tell them about my experience, as well as my story here at Western, because I have been in their shoes.”

Success is measured in several ways, says Samuels-Eaton. She of course would love to have more wins than the previous season; however, giving the ladies on the team more confidence and play to the best of their ability is more important for her.

Samuels-Eaton has excelled at all levels of

God

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praise in the second.

“Sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously; Horse and driver He has hurled into the sea” (verse 21). The divine, sovereign and omnipotent God acted to deliver His beloved people. God’s strength is seen in His action toward a wayward and stiff-necked people whom He knew would be unfaithful to their covenant promises. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2021-2022, Standard Lesson Commentary 20212022, The MacArthur Study Bible, The Jewish

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her life. She doesn’t want people to think that it has come easy as she has put in all of the necessary work to get to this place in her life. She strives to be the best at any goal she is attempting to accomplish.

On top of coaching, she also has entered into the doctorate program at East Tennessee State University and will be known as Dr. Samuels-Eaton in a few years.

“I am my biggest critic and I have that competitive spirit in me, because I always want to be the best,” she said about her drive to succeed. “I have goals and when I have those goals, I just try to attain them.

“Nowadays, young people want to get from A to Z with the flip of a switch and you can’t do that. I realize that if I want to get to this main goal, I have to take these steps to get to that goal and I just try to put myself in

position to make it to that goal.”

Samuels-Eaton is a reserved person and does not like to be in the limelight, but does like to represent her home city of WinstonSalem in a positive light.

She also enjoys being a positive role model not only for her players, but also to other young ladies from Winston-Salem who strive for success in any avenue they choose.

“To me, I like to pour into people,” she said.

“It’s good that I am a role model, but I want the next generation to be better than me. So, if I can help you be better than me, let me know. My main priority is making sure these young ladies have someone to look up to, but also to have them walk across that stage, get that dream job or business. So if I can be an asset to making that happen, I’m happy.”

Study Bible, The New Interpreters Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible, and The Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: Do the songs we sing today express the power, holiness, faithfulness and mercies of God? What stands out in Moses’ and Miriam’s songs? How do we incorporate some of the same meaning into today’s praise?

Application: I love gospel music and hymns as well and I’m encouraged by the appeal gospel music has on the younger generation. My one concern is that the songs today often are not to the Lord.

Psalm 96:1-2 says “O sing unto the Lord a new song: Sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.” There should continue to be new songs; they should, however, share a message of hope and freedom found in Christ. There should be a message of praise, worship, and thanksgiving in gospel and contemporary music. I look for these expressions in music today and am happy that there are songs that do indeed glorify God. Let’s sing those songs!

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‘Let the Record Show’ exhibit at Central Library features old records and album covers SUBMITTED ARTICLE

A new exhibit that opened on Sept. 1, “Let the Record Show,” reuses vinyl records and album covers. The exhibit was organized by the nonprofit DENT, a creative reuse center and art laboratory in Winston Salem. Artists created 28 paintings, videos, sculptures, clothing and lamps for the exhibit.

Submissions for the exhibit came from local and regional artists, as well as an artist from Sweden.

One piece, “Open the Door,” was created by Don and Tom Sawyer of Winston-Salem to pay tribute to John Henry Easter,

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The “Let the Record Show” exhibit opened on Sept. 1.

Like Wings,” created by Mooresville artist Shelley Sloan Ellis, features vinyl records on a mannequin.

DENT encourages creative activities, environmental awareness and building community by

Center for Contemporary Art. Brown created the Mixed Doubles series that debuted at Central Library in January 2020 and featured tandem lectures on unrelated topics.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The legislation restores key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and helps prevent racial discrimination in voting by requiring states to obtain federal approval before enacting specific types of voting changes known to be racially discriminatory. The legislation also restores voters’ ability to challenge racial discrimination in court. Advancement Project National Office, a national racial justice and civil rights organization, released the following statement: “We applaud the efforts of the U.S. House of Representatives to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and combat racial discrimination in voting,” said Judith Browne Dianis, executive director of Advancement Project National Office. “In order to create a just and inclusive democracy, we need to restore our voting rights to their full strength and hold states accountable when they try to rig our elections in favor of the powerful and the wealthy.

“Every voter, no matter their skin color or zip code, should have the freedom to vote in elections that are free, fair, accessible and safe,” continued Dianis.

“Racial discrimination in voting remains persistent and extensive. Almost every state in the country has either introduced or passed legislation that makes it harder for people to vote. These laws target

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Don’s father-in-law, who loved music. The Sawyers used an old door that belonged to Easter to display records.

“She Wore Her Scars

making a dent in the waste steam. David Brown is DENT’s director and cofounder. Brown was the director of the Southeastern

The exhibit is in the Central Library’s second floor gallery and runs through Sept. 30.

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Advancement Project National Office applauds the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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Submissions for the exhibit came from local and regional artists, as well as an artist from Sweden.

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writes. “Speed? Strength?

Size? Training? … The most powerful secret of an athlete is actually a spiritual discipline - prayer.

When was the last time we really pressed into prayer?

Not the prayers that say, ‘God, help me with the big game today,’ or ‘Help me to play well.’ I’m talking about intense prayer - a time of truly seeking God’s

Black and brown communities precisely because they are growing numerically and growing in political power at the polls. Yet communities of color refuse to be silent and have created a national groundswell of support for federal voting rights legislation. The Senate must act on the will of the people and pass critical democracy legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act. “The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act’s expanded and updated pre-clearance formula blocking voter suppression is both necessary and constitutional. This formula, which determines which jurisdictions will need to have voting changes approved by the federal government, is now able to take into account not only the historic voter suppression efforts of a state, but also any contemporary tactics it has used to block access to the ballot box, especially as redistricting unfolds. In states like Florida, which have already passed voter suppression legislation, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will allow the federal government to block such laws from being implemented and harming voters. We know that this will be critical to protecting the rights of Black, Native, and Latinx voters, as well as Asian American Pacific Islanders. The passage of H.R. 4 is a strong first step in ensuring the federal government has a robust toolbox to block voter suppression before it occurs.”

face and asking for His will.”

FCA’s theme for 2021 is Pursue, based on 1 Timothy 6:11: “Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” FCA encourages its members to pursue God’s use of His Word as an anchor, grounding Christians as they look to His Kingdom.

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of FCA camps, with each camp offering fun, outstanding sports training, inspiring speakers, strong friendships, and lasting change. Browse camps by location, sport or date at www.fcacamps.org, as some camps still continue in September.

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Omegas hand out free school supplies in East Winston

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Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. gave out back-toschool supplies at Omega Friendship Center on Tuesday, August 17. The supplies were donated to the chapter from Operation Homefront and were collected and delivered by Omega Psi Phi member Brother Christopher Foster.

Psi Phi Chapter gave out 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County community. They also gave out school supplies donated by Habitat for Humanity, where Brother George Redd is manager.

Brother Stovall Wade also

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Psi Phi Chapter gave out 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community. donated school supplies.

Brother C. Andre Crawley is Psi Phi Chapter Basileus, Brother Kenny H. Faulkner is the chapter’s social action commit-

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Psi Phi Chapter continues to paint the City of Winston-Salem purple!

Psi Phi Chapter hosts golf tournament

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The benefits that come from awarding scholarships not only mean something to those who receive them, but also to those who give them. On Saturday, August 14, the brothers of Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted the 4th annual Sponsorship Golf Tournament at Reynolds Park Golf Course.

Of the record turnout 108 golfers who played a captain’s choice format, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place men’s winners are as follows: * First flight: 1st place Chris Ingram/Floyd Greene and Jay Smith/ Brian Manley. 2nd place, James “Buck” Mitchell/ Jim Gress. 3rd place, Johnny R. Williford/Gilbert Hail. *Second flight: 1st place, Richard Thomas/ Charles Butler. 2nd place, Judge Beaty/Joe Crocker. 3rd place, Cameron Witherspoon/John Ruff. *Third flight: 1st place, George Odom/Terry Bellamy. 2nd place, Derrick Witherspoon/Arthur Horton. 3rd place, Greg Har-

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Brother Cornelious Flood, co-chair of the golf committee, and chapter Brothers Vereen, Bradsher, Murrill, and Smith, who are all past Psi Phi Chapter Basili. ris/Jerome Chandler.

In the newly created women’s division, the winners are: *1st place, Tonya Phifer/Veronica Clemons. *2nd place, DD Adams/Rita Winston.

Psi Phi Chapter would like to thank the following: Reynolds Park Golf Course, Jimmy John’s for providing lunches, to the golfers who participated, to our many hole sponsors, to those who donated items for our gift bags, door prizes, raffles, the silent auction and the purchase of mulligans, and to the Psi Phi Chapter broth-

ers, ladies and others who volunteered in various capacities, Without you, the tournament wouldn’t have been a success.

Proceeds from the 4th annual Psi Phi Chapter Sponsorship Golf Tournament will go toward the chapter awarding scholarships to males about to attend college and the chapter’s ongoing community projects.

Donnie Holt and Cornelious Flood are co-chairs of the Psi Phi Chapter golf committee. C. Andre Crawley is Psi Phi Chapter Basileus.

Shriners donate bottles of water to local homeless shelter SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Prince Hall Shriners of Sethos Temple No.170 provided over 500 bottles of water to the Bethesda Center for the Homeless on August 22 to assist with this tremendous need.

Prince Hall Shriners of Sethos Temple No. 170 is a charitable organization that gives unselfishly of goods and service on both the local and national level.

Heading the list of recipients is the NAACP, the Legal Defense Fund, the Urban League, and United Negro College Fund, along with annual grants to several institutions of higher learning and hospitals for medical and other research projects.

Prince Hall Shriners are committed to uplifting the community.

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Monday through Friday Outside of work hours: 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays in September

20th Anniversary 9/11 Commemoration and 5th Annual 9/11 Public Safety Challenge Saturday, Sept. 11 9:11 a.m.

Ronald W. Reagan High School 3750 Transou Road, Pfafftown

Commemoration program will be followed by the Public Safety Challenge, a skills competition for local Junior ROTC units.

Free and open to the public. Masks will be required inside the school.

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Front row: Illustrious Potentate Steven Galloway (right), Chief Rabban Noble Richard Watkins (center), Deputy Noble James Smith (left); back row: Noble Phillip Russell (left), Noble Don Galloway (right). Not pictured: PP Noble Joseph Bruinton and PP Noble Billy Simmons.

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The Winston-Salem chapter of The National Women of Achievement, Inc., has renewed its adoption of Forest Park Elementary School.

One of the chapter’s focuses is assault on illiteracy, which has as its goal to provide resources and assistance in increasing literacy with students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Members will volunteer as reading tutors with students and provide staff appreciation day events.

Members began the school year by donating school supplies for students and staff.

In addition to Forest Park, the group donated book bags to the 1,000 Book Bag Giveaway as an outreach through its Queen City sister chapter in Charlotte.

The members look forward to continued outreach in the community. Shelley Noisette is the chapter president.

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The chapter will provide resources and assistance in increasing literacy with students from kindergarten to 12th grade.

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