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Policy committee supports launch of School-Justice Partnership

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ (WS/FCS) policy committee has agreed to a partnership with the North Carolina judicial branch’s Administrative Office of the Courts, to launch the Forsyth County SchoolJustice Partnership, an initiative that will provide alternative responses to misbehavior and reduce law enforcement involvement in minor school infractions. WS/FCS Deputy Superintendent Jesse Pratt said staff has been working on the initiative for several months and he was excited Submitted photo about the future of the pro- Judge Denise Hartsfield spoke in support of the School-Justice Partnership during a recent school board meeting. gram that will be offered at every school in the district. Freedom School early this er into the data, policies pening in New Hanover ferrals have decreased “We’re excited about this summer, dozens of stu- and practices, recalibrat- County and Paul Newby, by 87%. In Brunswick opportunity to partner with dents from schools across ing/developing new code, the chief justice of the County, school-based deour community partners to the district spoke against and developing a system to N.C. Supreme Court. The linquency referrals have help us reduce our dispari- factors that contribute to monitor referrals to the ju- ruling mandated that coun- decreased by 80%, and ties in discipline,” he said. the school-to-prison pipe- venile justice system. The ties find ways to reduce in Mecklenburg County, Data shows longstand- line. Jaylen Moore, who partnerships will also work the number of children school-based delinquency ing disproportionate sus- attends RJ Reynolds High to strengthen existing pro- who were coming to court. referrals have decreased pensions, particularly for School, said, “Not only do grams and initiatives with Since implementing the by 37%. program, New Hanover Hartsfield noted that Black/African American we want to bring aware- similar goals. ness to this issue, we want According to Judge County Schools has seen the more kids come in students. Here in Winstonchange.” Denise Hartsfield, who a 67% decrease in schoolcontact with law enforceSalem/Forsyth County This new initiative spoke at the meeting last based referrals, dropout ment, the criminal justice schools, Black students could be a step in the right week, school-justice partrates have declined, and system, or the juvenile are five times more likely direction. The Forsyth nerships have been availthe high school graduajustice system, the more to be suspended than white County School-Justice able to counties across the tion rate has increased. In likely they are to continue students. Partnership will assist the state since 2015, thanks to Lenoir County, schooldown the wrong path. She During a student-led district with delving deepruling by Judge J.H. Corbased delinquency resaid after several failed rally hosted by LIT City

attempts to bring the program to Forsyth County in the past, she was excited when she was presented with the opportunity to finally make it happen. “The other thing we found was when students did not engage with the criminal or juvenile justice system, graduation rates went up, all kinds of records were being set because kids were on another trajectory,” Hartsfield continued. “Basically, this resolution says this: let’s attempt to keep out of our courts, juvenile, criminal and otherwise, our students who are charged with school-related offenses. Let’s try to keep them out and let’s look for ways to get them out of that system and get them on a faster track to graduation.” When it came time to vote, the policy committee members Elisabeth Motsinger, Andrea Bramer, Deanna Kaplan, Marilyn Parker and Alex Bohannon voted unanimously to approve the resolution. The full Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is expected to vote on the resolution approving the Forsyth County SchoolJustice Program later this month.

Winston-Salem loses legend in sports, funeral service ore. Shell said he recalls several conversations he had with Gilmore while sitting on the porch of the business located at the corner of 17th and Liberty Streets. “He is someone I have high respect for because he was able to teach you so much,” he said. Shell said Gilmore paved the way for Black-owned funeral homes here in Winston-Salem and across

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Jerry Gilmore III a member of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Sports Hall of Fame. After high school, Gilmore attended Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), but decided to leave and enroll at the John A. Gupton College of Funeral Service, where he learned the ins-and-outs to take over the family business, which was started by his father. While running the business, Gilmore still found time to be active in the community. He served

learn something from him. Many days I would sit out there on the porch and talk to Mr. Gilmore because I knew I would learn something. “At the end of the day, he is a role model to many funeral directors, to myself, and he is still an asset to this community because even though he may be gone, the name is still there and the business is still there.”

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nearly a decade on the citycounty planning board and several other boards and organizations. Gilmore also served as board chair at his alma mater, John A. Gupton College, and chair of the state and national funeral directors’ associations. Those who knew Gilmore said he had a way to connect with people. Damian Shell, founder and director of Damien C. Shell Funeral Service Practitioner, said he learned a lot from Gilm-

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The bench outside Gilmore’s Memoral Services has been transformed into a memorial honoring the legacy of Jerry Gilmore III.

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Last month WinstonSalem lost a legend, Jerry Gilmore III. The longtime owner and operator of Gilmore Memorial Service died on Aug. 27. Before he became known as the compassionate owner of one of the city’s most successful Black-owned businesses, Gilmore was known for his play on the football field. As a student-athlete at the original Atkins High School, Gilmore was an All-Conference center and linebacker. He is also

the state. “I don’t know if people know the history of Gilmore’s, but it was the number one Black-owned funeral home, they were number one,” Shell said. “They had top-of-the-line equipment, top-of-the-line presentation. They were first class all around and were doing 200-300 calls a year back then. I admire him for his dedication and the fact that I could always

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Local entrepreneur says take the leap BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

One of the things that holds many future business owners back is the fear of leaving their regular 9 to 5 jobs and putting their entire financial livelihood in their own hands. During the pandemic, that choice has become even more difficult. Lakesha Holiday, owner of JBL Cleaning and Organizing Solutions, recently quit her job to explore the advantages that entrepreneurship has to offer. It initially started off as just a side hustle for Holiday, but as the weeks progressed, she soon realized that the only way that her business could reach its full potential was for her to leave her permanent job. “I was laid off and during the time of me being laid off during the pandemic working at the daycare, I was consequently unable to take care of financial responsibilities that I had,” said Holiday. So, I got behind on bills and I also found myself at a point where I was very mentally tapped out at the end of the workweek, working at the daycare. “I knew that I wanted to make additional income, but because I was so literally exhausted on Fridays to do anything, with the little bit of time that I did have to myself, I didn’t want to get another traditional job, even if it was part time.

had in her home. Holiday has a strong faith in God. She gives most, if not all, of the credit to Him for allowing her business to flourish so quickly. “There would be no process, it literally wouldn’t, without Him,” she said with tears in her eyes. “I literally feel God telling me that ‘the only way you can fail is if you allow it.’” Even though her business has been very successful, Holiday says it was never her dream to have a cleaning business. The ideal situation for her would be to continue building the business over the next few years and then sell it to fund other ventures that she would like to explore. Holiday didn’t have to look far to find clients when she started her business. She reached out to family and friends to see who may be in need of her services and worked off of their referrals afterwards. “I sent out a text message to like 42 or 43 people,” she said. “It was just going to be for family and friends and I sent them a mass text message in April saying,

‘Hey, this is Kesha and I have a goal to make $2,000 by June 30 and I would love to have your help and this is how you can help me.’” Holiday says she charged $55 to clean people’s houses to start with. She says she received a lot of responses from that text and then began posting the before-andafter pictures of her work. “I literally had nothing but God and before-and-after pictures, referrals, and people posting, and it just kept building and building upon that,” she continued. She is very thankful for the individuals that allowed her to come into their homes and clean and then refer her to other individuals. She wanted to give a special thank you to Loir Poag and Ebony Carter for their assistance in her journey. For more information on JBL Cleaning and Organizing Solutions, please visit www.jblcos.com/booking, email jblcosolutions@gmail.com, or call 336-355-7306. Holiday stated that JBL does travel throughout the Triad area and beyond.

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Holiday said she brainstormed about different ways that she could make additional income. Following a conversation with her mother who told Holiday about how she used to clean houses when she was younger, an idea began to form. “Something just clicked, and it was like a light bulb came on for me to start cleaning,” Holiday said about how she came up with the idea. “It was never my intention to make it into a business, but more of a side hustle; something I did on the weekends or in the evenings until I met my goal of $2,000 by June 30.” Things took off quickly for Holiday. In her first 30 days, she grossed just under $4,000, while also working a full-time job. She credits God for giving her the strength to work full time and also complete her cleaning jobs at the same time. “Honestly speaking, it was nobody but God that helped me and gave me that supernatural strength to get that done,” she said. “I was getting off work from the daycare and going straight to cleaning jobs and not getting home until one, two or three o’clock in the morning, just to be back at the daycare the next day. “I was cleaning houses on the weekends, even on Sundays, literally having only a few hours to myself before it was time to go back into the work week. It took off really fast and by the second month, I found myself contemplating putting in my two weeks’ notice, which I did two and a half months after starting.” Holiday wanted to emphasize that she was treated great by the staff and management of the daycare center, but just felt “unhappy and unfulfilled” with how things were going in her life at the time. “I was just unhappy because I knew there was more in Lakesha,” she said. Holiday stated that her pastor prophesied to her last year that she would have to decide about keeping her full-time job or focus on the business she built and that thought resonated with her throughout the decision process. She stated she was making a lot of money cleaning part time and thought about what she could make if she focused 100 percent on her business, so that’s what she chose to do. After leaving her full-time job, Holiday felt she had made the wrong decision, because she did not receive a phone call to do any cleanings for nearly two weeks. She second-guessed herself, thinking she had stepped out too soon. “I just really had to calm myself and really tap into the faith that I said I had as a Christian and a faith believer, that everything would work out fine,” she stated. “Once I began to reassure and reaffirm myself of that truth, I guess God said, ‘Since you have calmed down, the calls can start coming in again.’” One of the biggest benefits of being her own boss is the ability to set her own schedule, Holiday stated. She says having the flexibility to spend time with friends and family and the ability to take vacations and not have to worry about taking days off is a big bonus. “I love being able to set my own schedule,” she said. “The flexibility and freedom that I have to set my schedule how I want to is a great feeling.” Holiday recommends that people with business ideas should “start with what you have” and not worry about having everything in place immediately. She says she began her business with the cleaning products she already

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Introducing Our New President LaTida Smith

“In LaTida we have found a compelling new president who is deeply committed to our mission, has extensive experience in philanthropy, and an engaging leadership style that values collaboration and strong relationships with our community partners.” –Randall Tuttle, WSF Board Chair

The Winston-Salem Foundation is excited to announce that LaTida Smith is now the fifth president of our 102-year-old community foundation. Smith was selected by the Foundation’s board after an extensive national search. She is uniquely positioned to lead the organization into our second century of service and bring people together from all walks of life who want to build a better future in Forsyth County. We invite you to watch her personal message at wsfoundation.org/meet-latida.

About The Winston-Salem Foundation Winston-Salem’s legacy of philanthropy dates back hundreds of years to early residents’ shared beliefs in fellowship and service. Over the last century, the Foundation has partnered with thousands of individuals, groups, and organizations to help strengthen Forsyth County. Today, we are committed to keeping pace with the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Winston-Salem. By listening and learning from those directly impacted and applying a racial equity lens, the Foundation is working toward a future where every member of this community has the resources they need to thrive.

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Rep. Beatty introduces legislation to establish National Rosa Parks Day WASHINGTON, D.C. - In coordination with Reps. Jim Cooper (TN-05) and Terri Sewell (AL-07), U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced legislation to establish Rosa Parks Day as a federal holiday. “Through her willingness to sit, Rosa Parks stood up for what she believed in,” Beatty said. “As a state legislator, I was proud to lead the push to make the Buckeye State the first state to officially recognize Rosa Parks Day. It’s now time for us to come together as a nation to honor this American hero through a new national holiday.”

In 2005, Beatty, then-member of the Ohio General Assembly, spearheaded legislation to designate December 1 as “Rosa Parks Day” in the State of Ohio – making the Buckeye State the first in the nation to formally recognize the civil rights icon. Ohio’s annual Rosa Park tribute has engaged thousands of children and community leaders across the state to celebrate Mrs. Parks’ legacy and example. “Rosa Parks is a hero to countless Americans and to me,” Beatty said. “Her life and actions on that historic December day more than 50 years ago have inspired people across the country and around the world to stand up against discrimination and work peacefully to create a more just and fair society.” Beatty continued, “I was honored to have led the charge in the State of Ohio to recognize Rosa Parks, and I’m proud to push to get her the national recognition she deserves.”

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Coach Deion Sanders is good for college football Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

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Football is a part of the American landscape. The buildup to each season is always exciting. Like most of you, I am a football fan. This affinity for football has been with me for many years. At the start of each season, I have these football talks with my friends. Our discussions run the gamut. We talk about spread offenses and who has the best defense. I am an old school guy, so I can talk high school, college and professional football. While all football is great football, I especially like college football. Maybe it is because these guys are student-athletes. As we know, most college football players will not go to the professional ranks. Another topic that we have spirited debates about is football coaches. Recently, after a short discussion about professional coaches, we quickly moved to the college coaches. One name that stands out for me in the college ranks is Deion Sanders.

First off, in my opinion, there has not been a college coach in any sport that has come on the scene like Deion Sanders. He is an eight-time All-Pro, 1994 NFL Defensive Player of The Year, and a two-time Super Bowl champion. These are impressive credentials no matter the yard marker that is on the field. If you recall, Deion Sanders, now Coach Sanders, was a star studentathlete at Florida State University. He was accustomed to winning. Losing was not a part of his profile. Yet Coach Sanders did not receive his degree from Florida State University. Coach Deion Sanders is a proud graduate of Talladega College, an historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Alabama. While Coach Sanders has won numerous and prestigious awards and honors, I believe his college graduation ranks right up there as one of his greatest achievements. Jackson State University in Mississippi named Deion Sanders as its head football coach ahead of the spring 2021 season. This HBCU gained instant world-wide publicity because of it. Folks may not know about Jackson State University, but they do know about Deion Sanders. It is my strong opinion that HBCU athletic teams have benefited directly from him being in college football. Coach Sanders

has changed the conversation and brought with him a different perspective. Prior to Coach Sanders being hired, I cannot recall HBCU football getting so much airtime, especially on ESPN. Media at all levels have stories and interviews regarding football at HBCUs almost daily. The Grambling State University and Southern University Bayou Classic football game played on the Saturday after Thanksgiving was probably the most consistently televised contest. Now, every week, you can listen to or watch HBCU football. That is what I call the CSE (Coach Sanders Effect). Coach Sanders wants to truly market HBCU football. He has made comments about how the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) and the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) can work together. He is thinking about the future and where HBCU football fits into it. I believe he is challenging traditional mores and that is a good thing. Recently, I read where he wanted the players’ names on the back of their jerseys. That is a good idea. Parents want to identify their sons by their name and not by their number. SWAC and MEAC schools are formidable opponents and have excellent academic reputations. If

there are discussions about working together, allowances and compromises will be on the table. “Give and take” is what makes for healthy agreements. Power 5 conferences create alignment opportunities when they see it is feasible for them to do so. For example, Texas and Oklahoma will be joining the SEC (Southeastern Conference) in the future. Both are currently members of The Big 12 Conference. We will have to wait and see what happens with the SWAC and the MEAC as to whether it will gain a first down in the decisionmaking room. Nonetheless, you cannot say that Coach Deion Sanders is sitting by and just watching things happen. I believe Coach Deion Sanders has come to Jackson State University at a prime time. He wants to have a hand in making things happen. I am cheering for him. 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.

Can we tell the truth from buck-naked lies? Dr. Tom H. Hastings

Guest Columnist The U.S. Capitol is about to be treated to a rally by Trump supporters, organized by a former Trump campaign official, in support of the deadly insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. They have adopted the same argument that Trump and Vladimir Putin have infamously made, that those being held on charges that include serious mayhem and violence are “political prisoners.” Imagine the outcomes if the original Jan. 6 invasion had been conducted by people of color wielding the same instrumentalia and making the same threats as the virtually allwhite, largely male, actual Trump-supporting crowd. Yes, Trump-supporting. Please do not be gaslighted by liars who make up “alternative facts” despite all evidence.

Trump spoke to his admirers just before they marched on and smashed through barricades, shattered windows, beat down Capitol police and D.C. Metro police, and began hunting politicians. He promised he would be there with them, though he immediately went to his secure White House to watch “you and them fight,” as provocateurs so frequently do. The false narratives spun by right wing politicians and media worked. In a University of Massachusetts poll, most Americans put the solid blame for the actions of the whipped-up mob on Trump. Republican respondents, however, more often blamed Democrats in general, Antifa, or even the Capitol police. Who convinced them of such preposterous lies? Some Republican members of the House of Representatives tweeted and commented to just that effect, no doubt influencing the Trump base to pick up those fake ideas. Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, and Paul Gosar—all

themselves falsely claiming that Trump only lost because of massive vote fraud—claimed that Antifa infiltrated the otherwise peaceful Trump rally and somehow got many of them to go full-on violent riot, coup attempt. Are you going to believe them, Republicans, or are you going to believe your lying eyes? Yes, there are thousands of photos, hundreds of videos, many taken by members of the hunter-killer mob themselves, but instead, ignore the demonstrable, observable facts in favor of loopy bogus claims by crackpot Congress members and Fox News propagandists like Brit Hume. In case anyone wants to look at the charges made against 642 of the rioters, they can do so. For instance, there is an online charging document detailing both the alleged crimes and positive identification methods made against Texan Thomas Ballard, including film and photos of his explosive attacks on Capitol police standing in doorways to the Capitol. In one

part of it, in his Infowars cap, he wrestled a police baton from a downed officer and then used it on others. These are the sorts of Trump-supporting thugs who are called “political prisoners” by the purblind MAGAs now coming to D.C. to celebrate violent criminals. I am a protester. I am a nonviolent resister to violence. There are times when we break the laws using careful nonviolent tactics to help prevent greater harm. John Lewis, Rosa Parks, and other nonviolent resisters are our models, our inspiration. Trump and his lawless vigilantes attacking democracy are the opposite. “Proud Boys?” Proud of what? Nothing I can see. Dr. Tom H. Hastings is coördinator of conflict resolution BA/BS degree programs and certificates at Portland State University, PeaceVoice senior editor, and on occasion an expert witness for the defense of civil resisters in court.

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There’s no other golf like Softgolf. And that will be showcased when the Softgolf™ World Championship is held on Oct. 3 at Tanglewood Park. Softgolf is hosting its third World Softgolf Championship at Tanglewood Park because there’s only one Softgolf in the world and it’s located at beautiful Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. There’s no other golf like Softgolf and there’s no other place

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Twins learn how to hustle from parents’ work ethic BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

“We’ve done everything, from Liberty Street to Downtown WinstonSalem. You name it, we’ve done it.” Chelsea and Casey Jones are referring to working in their family businesses. The twins own Travel with the Twins Travel Agency in WinstonSalem. But this story is not just about their business; it’s about their big heart and beautiful spirit. “We started our travel agency because we wanted families to know they can afford to take their children to Disney World. We care about making dreams come true. There are so many families that’s not aware they can afford to travel to their dream destinations. We made this happen for so many people. We’ve given away free honeymoons to couples that couldn’t afford it because everyone deserves to live their dream,” shared Chelsea. “We have the key to the world and we want to open it for all to enjoy it,” said Casey. The twins said they really care about affordable travel. “We make everything affordable so people can get out and enjoy a nice vacation and make some beautiful memories,” said Chelsea. The ladies go above and beyond for their clients to make sure they get exactly what they dreamed. Their hustle and hard

work ethics began at a young age. “Growing up, my father always had three or four jobs, so we learned first hand the importance of hard work and how to hustle. As children, we sold turkey legs, lemonade, t-shirts … We did so much, Busta! We always had something going on to make money. “Watching our parents always having a hustle made it easy to follow in their footsteps,” the twins related. They inherited their warm and caring spirit from their mother, Soncerae “Princess” Jones. “My mother owns Bail Bonds by CJ’s. I came home one day and saw these children in our house and asked my mother who they were. She said their father was locked up and they didn’t have anywhere to go, so I took them in until I get him out. The first thing she asks her clients is if they have kids. Then she’ll work hard to get them out and help get a fresh start. She’s why I believe everyone deserves a second chance,” shared the twins. They naturally finish each other’s sentences, so I credit both ladies for most of these quotes. Their father, Clifton, is a retired fireman. He’s the kind of father who taught his daughters to be independent and strong. He added strength to their softness. “We want to share with others what our parents taught us. With our trucking company, C&C Quality Dispatch LLC, we planned to

Twins Casey and Chelsea Jones. hire felons who are having a hard time finding work. And we’ll teach them how to start their own businesses. This guy who had got out of jail called me and said he wanted a fresh start at living an honest life. He said, ‘Casey help me out. I have some money I want to invest, because I’m tired of the streets. I’m tired of looking over my back, and I have kids now. I can’t go back in jail.’ So, Chelsea and I helped him start his own business.” Their love for people also flows into the community as well. The Jones’ ladies have a non-profit called “Giving Angels,” where they mentor young girls. They created a program at Carver High School and do back to school, food, clothes, and toy drives for local youth and families. The family’s bail bonds business has 13 agents working under them, so it’s doing ex-

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tremely well. “Our goal is to leverage Travel with the Twins Travel Agency as well. C&C Quality Dispatch took a huge hit due to COVID-19, but it’s up and running again. Our goal is to expand the business so we can put lots of people to work.” Chelsea’s nine-yearold daughter admires her mom’s hard work, “When I’m on a call handling my

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business, she mimics me, as if she’s running the business. Just like my sister and I did with our parents. I love when she sees my sister and I making it possible for parents to take their children on Disney cruises and vacations, because giving back is why we do what we do. There’s no better feeling than hearing the beautiful stories our clients share with us when they return from a

vacation.” Chelsea attended Winston-Salem State University for three years and was in their nursing program. She decided to take a break to start her own business and also to help with the family business. Casey attended Salem College on a basketball scholarship, where she broke multiple records. “I played ball all my life. It’s my first love. I played all four years at Carver,” shared Casey. During her junior year at Salem College, she also decided to get into the family business and then eventually she and Chelsea started Travel with the Twins. She went back to school to earn a degree in accounting and handles all of the family businesses’ financials. For more information call 336-251-7271 or follow on social media. My phenomenal Persons of the Week are Casey and Chelsea Jones.

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Salem

Academy and College Empowering Girls and Women for 250 Years! Join us for our 250th Anniversary Celebration Salem Academy and College is celebrating its 250th Anniversary throughout the 2021–2022 academic year with a variety of activities and events. This remarkable institution began in 1772, founded on the bold and progressive belief that girls and women deserved the same education as men. I am proud to say that throughout its long history, Salem has continued to empower girls and women through innovative, experiential learning to effect change, shatter expectations, and lead through the challenges and triumphs of their times. For Salem’s next chapter, we will continue to build on our strengths as well as continue to meet the needs of our students, while we innovate to solve the problems of our world. I invite you to join us as we celebrate Salem’s historic 250th anniversary throughout the upcoming year. As a newcomer to Winston-Salem, I can’t wait to get to know more of my fellow community members. Please take note of An Evening for Salem. I would love to see you at this wonderful, festive event. You can find a complete list of events at 250.salem.edu.

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An Evening for Salem September 25 You’re invited to a festive evening honoring our 250th Anniversary. WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY CONCERT AT 6 P.M. Featuring the world premiere of Gaudeamus, a commissioned piece composed by Margaret Vardell Sandresky A’38 C’42. DINNER & DANCING AT 7:45 P.M. For tickets visit 250.salem.edu/honor

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100-year-old Sandresky Composes Piece to Honor 250th One hundred years young, pianist, organist, and composer Margaret Vardell Sandresky graduated from Salem Academy in 1938 and from Salem College with a degree in organ in 1942. A highly accomplished musician and beloved member of the Winston-Salem and Salem communities, she was commissioned by Salem Academy and College and the Winston-Salem Symphony to write a piece for Salem’s 250th anniversary. That piece, Gaudeamus, will premiere at the concert kicking off An Evening for Salem on September 25. Sandresky will be in attendance at the concert that evening. Sandresky has a long connection with the institution. She moved with her family to Winston-Salem in 1923 when her father joined the faculty of the Salem College School of Music. She earned a Master of Music degree in composition at the Eastman School of Music in 1944. After teaching music theory at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the University of Texas at Austin, Sandresky returned to Salem College where she taught until her retirement in 1986. In 1955, she was awarded a Fulbright grant to the State Institute of Music in Frankfurt. When she returned to the United States, she married Clemens Sandresky, pianist and dean of the School of Music at Salem College, where she was teaching. Her colleague Dr. John S. Mueller encouraged her to begin composing for the organ. In addition to music for the organ, Sandresky has composed numerous works for piano/harpsicord, solo voice and choral ensembles, as well as chamber and orchestral ensembles.

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Race, Remembrance, and Reconciliation Begins 250th Year The 250th Anniversary began this past week with two powerful events from The Anna Maria Samuel Project: Race, Remembrance, and Reconciliation at Salem Academy and College. These events were free and open to the public and focused on the history of Salem’s relationship with slavery and the work of both enslaved and free African Americans in the history of the institution. On Wednesday, September 15 at 7 p.m., a panel and presentation on the history of enslaved and free Africans and African Americans in Salem and at Salem Academy and College was held in the Elberson Fine Arts Center. Speakers included Martha Hartley, Director of Moravian Research and Co-Chair of the Hidden Town Project at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, as well as members of the Anna Maria Samuel Project. Two days later, on September 17, individuals were able to take part in a walking tour of new historical markers that tell the story of African Americans who were enslaved by the Salem Academy and College before 1865 and those who continued to work at the school into the 20th century. They also visited the Single Sisters Museum to view newly updated panels and exhibits. In addition, they were able to enjoy a short walking tour of the campus, focusing on the sites that have significance to the school’s history with slavery and race.

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SALEM Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 2021 Salem alumnae, staff, and friends will recreate the journey of the Single Sisters from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to North Carolina. The Journey, covering 500 miles over 29 days, will follow the historic route as outlined in the 1766 journal of Salome Meurer. The route will trace the colonial migration trail, which passes through Maryland, continues east of the mountains in Virginia, and turns west in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Walkers will arrive in Bethabara, the Sisters’ original destination, on October 25. The final leg of the Journey will be from Bethabara to a celebratory Homecoming on Salem Square at 4 p.m. on October 26, which will be open to the community. For more information, please visit 250.salem.edu/journey or follow along on social media.

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Is removal of local artist’s mural art censorship?

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Winston-Salem is known as the City of Arts and Innovations for its vibrant visual and performing arts communities. But what happens when art is censored by an entity established to further the creation and enjoyment of art? Nick Schmidt found out first hand when he had his mural removed from a downtown park. Here’s what we know: Schmidt was one of 10 local artists chosen to participate in Mural Fest, an annual event hosted by Art for Art’s Sake (AFAS), where local artists have the opportunity to paint murals on the walls of Artivity on the Green park, which is located next to AFAS’ headquarters on Liberty Street. Mural Fest has been held in downtown Winston-Salem since 2007, but this was Schmidt’s first time participating. He said he wanted to participate last year but the event was cancelled, so when he got the invite this year, he jumped at the opportunity to have his work displayed in one of the city’s most visual parks. As the day for Mural Fest drew closer, Schmidt reached out to Kendall Doub, curator of Mural Fest, to get a better understanding of the rules. “I hadn’t heard any restrictions about content yet and I knew that my piece was going to be a little controversial because of Wake Forest’s downtown presence,” Schmidt said. In response to his inquiry, Schmidt received a text from Doub where he was told, “No violence, no nudity, and no politics.” In a response text Schmidt

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The “Deactown” mural painted by Nick Schmidt was removed from the wall of Artivity on the Green park. Schmidt was a particpant in Art for Art’s Sake Mural Fest. wrote, “Lots of things can be political these days, can you be more specific?” Schmidt then wrote a text describing his piece. “I sent a few paragraphs describing my piece, how it was going to portray the Deacon as a robber baron in front of the words “DEACTOWN,” stepping on little houses,” Schmidt continued. “I said it’s not personally attacking anyone but it is criticizing a big institution in our city, and I got approval.” Schmidt began working on his portrayal of the Demon Deacon on Saturday, Sept. 11, and he added a few more details on Sunday. Two days later, Schmidt received a text message that said his mural had to be removed because it was receiving major pushback from sponsors and that same day the mural was removed. Schmidt noted that Doub did offer to give him another stipend to create a new mural. “He tried to be extremely gracious. I like to say that because I really think Kendall was put in an impossible position,” Schmidt said. “I think big capitalist organizations like to do that to people, kinda force them into mid-

dle management roles to avoid accountability, and I think that’s what they did with Kendall. I think he is still very well intentioned and a very good artist to have in our community.” Since they’ve covered his mural with grey paint, it’s created what is called a Streisand effect - a phenomenon that occurs when an attempt to hide or censor information actually increases awareness. In less than a week’s time, Schmidt has received invitations to paint the mural in other locations in the city and he’s been in contact with several media outlets. “Because they tried to cover this up and get it painted over so quickly, I’ve received so much public support. I have received some criticism as well, but I’ve gotten a lot of support. Also it’s sparked this huge conversation about affordable housing, Wake Forest’s role in our city, about censorship and who controls what people can say in Winston-Salem,” Schmidt continued. “And as an artist, that’s the big payoff; seeing these conversations take place in my community is wonderful, that’s the goal.”

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Forsyth County has the potential to compete I recently celebrated my sixth year as a reporter with The Chronicle and that led me to start thinking about some of the great athletes that have come through the county and how Forsyth stacks up against some of the other larger counties in the state; namely, Guilford, Wake, Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Cumberland counties. During my time at The Chronicle, I have seen some very good athletes come through Forsyth County schools in multiple sports. Football, basketball, baseball, soccer and even volleyball teams around the county have produced Division I talent. But I think it can be better. When it comes to football and basketball, Forsyth County has routinely come up short in big playoff games against some of the earlier mentioned counties. Forsyth County schools have a little over 50,000 students, making it the fourth largest school district in the state. In contrast, Wake County has over 160,000, Charlotte-Mecklenburg has nearly 150,000, and Guilford County has over 72,000 kids. Based on numbers alone, there is a greater chance that those Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr. counties will have a bigger into the game on a two-game losing streak and most thought the Eagles pool of athletes to build BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE would add another loss to their tally. East came out of the gate with an teams. early 15-6 lead after the first quarter, but the Raiders’ defense held the Even with that disAfter getting off to a hot 3-0 start to the season, the East Forsyth Eagles to only three points for the remainder of the game and that proved crepancy in numbers, you Eagles lost a close one to the Reagan Raiders 22-18. The Raiders came to be the difference. usually find a Forsyth Countys school fighting for a state championship nearly every year. Outside of the recent championBY TIMOTHY RAMSEY career, Willard feels his guy to talk to,” Willard ships by East Forsyth and THE CHRONICLE Raider teams fell short said about his fellow deMt. Tabor in football and of their ultimate goal as a fensive line teammate. Winston-Salem Prep in Trevor Willard (6’5” team. “Of course, winning “I’ve learned a lot and basketball, state champi230) a state championship with definitely during the game onships have been scarce - Defensive End (Redmy high school team was last week against Catawba, in Forsyth County. I think shirt freshman) the goal, but unfortunately he opened up my eyes bethat could change with a - Reagan graduate that didn’t happen,” he tween the difference of few adjustments to how (2019) said. “I wanted to break re- high school and college, things are done. - Major: Business cords there and I still have because that was my first As I have laid out in one holding record. college game that I played previous articles, choice Trevor Willard was schools and the number of “I definitely wanted to in. high schools in the county one of the most dominant get views from colleges “He gave me a lot of deplete the talent pool that defensive linemen Forsyth to continue my career and steps and he helps me in would allow most of the County has seen in many I did that. I just wanted to practice to visualize the high schools to compete years. Willard was Allbe remembered as a great things that I am not used to in and out of the area. I Conference in the Central football player.” seeing on the college level. am not going to dive back Piedmont 4-A for three Being humble is in Wil- He is a great guy and the into those subjects, be- years and is the all-time lard’s nature. Even though whole squad are great guys cause you know what they sack leader for the Raiders he was one of the best de- and we all get along. I am say about beating a dead with 35. After being one of fensive linemen from the looking forward to the seahorse. the Division I transfers for area in the last decade, he son with them.” Another issue that is the Rams, Willard is seekdoes not often boast about Willard was geared up hindering Forsyth County ing to make a similar imhis accomplishments. to play in his first game from competing at a higher pact on the collegiate level. “I think humbly about on the college level. He level is the lack of middle Willard originally it,” he said about his high knew that there would be Submitted photo school football. Yeah, we committed to Army, but Trevor Willard is hoping to make an impact for the school career. “Whenever a step-up in competition have AFL and Pop Warner chose to attend Appala- Rams as a freshman. you put in the work, you level from high school and football, but those leagues chian State University as get the outcome you want.” because he put in the work leave a legacy here.” “The recruiting process are not directly tied into a walk-on. Because of the Now at WSSU, Willard prior to the game, he was Willard has been playthe local high schools and was definitely tricky, but I pandemic, it allowed playhit the ground running in not overwhelmed by the they have their own issues. had a great time during it,” ing football for most of his ers to have an additional an effort to get acclimated moment. Middle school footsaid Willard. “What initial- life. He followed in his fayear of eligibility, which “It was definitely thrillball is not the be-all, endly pulled me to Army was ther’s footsteps of playing to the system. He has ableft no scholarship money sorbed a lot of information ing, after a year of waiting all, but it would help with and was drawn to the game the great education and caplayers making the transi- available for Willard. Af- reer I could get there and from his father telling him from the veteran defensive I got to play,” he said. “It tion from middle school ter contemplating his next to play big time football. stories about playing foot- linemen and is thankful for was what I expected. As football to high school move during his fresh- I chose Winston-Salem ball. their words of wisdom. soon as your head is in the easier. Usually with mid- man season, Willard chose State because I wanted an “(Karron) Jeter is a game, you kind of forget Even though he enWinston-Salem State Unigreat mentor and a great joyed a stellar high school opportunity to play and See Forsyth on B2 versity (WSSU). See Rams on B2

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dle school football, they run a similar system as to what the local high school runs, so in essence, they are running a junior JV program. Many of the counties that consistently find themselves in the hunt for state championships in this state have middle school football. I am not sure why Forsyth County does not have it, but it is needed, sooner than later. Middle school football is also a better option than AYF or Pop Warner because of the upgrade in coaching. Don’t get me wrong, there are some great coaches in youth football, but I have personally witnessed more lackluster coaching with several programs in the area than I’d like to see. It seems some of these coaches are more concerned about their own win/loss record than teaching these kids the proper way to play the game. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, BRO. No one is going to remember who won the 6U state championship, or who was the 10U national runnerup. That’s not what youth football was created to do. Yes, you should be proud that your team en-

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about the extra activities around you and you just focus on what’s on the field.” Willard has high expectations for himself and the Rams’ team as a whole this season. He wants to break a WSSU record this

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joyed some success while you were coaching them, but too often I see the focus of the game being shifted from the players to the coaches and that’s wrong. I don’t know if these coaches are living through their players to fulfill their own athletic dreams or what, but it’s corny. Also, some of these youth football teams are so stacked with talent that they dominate most of the local talent without much coaching at all. I have seen some coaches allow their star players to basically call the shots on the team, just to keep them happy. That crap would not go down with middle school football. The parents also play a big role in this as well. Parents push and pull their kids from different programs because they are not happy and never ask the kids what they want. I have heard of parents pulling a starting player off of his team to join another team because the second team was more successful. And guess what, that young man rode the bench, aside from the required number of plays he had due to the rules of the league. Do you think that kid was happy to leave his coaches, friends and starting position behind, just to

ride the bench on a winning team? I think not. It’s time we let these kids be kids and enjoy the game for the sake of the game. If they win, great; if not, oh well. As long as the kids had fun and learned to play the game the right way, that should be satisfaction enough. If these kids had middle school football, it would be more regimented and many of the issues that are present in youth football would not go on there, because they would not have the option to just switch teams. Also, I think the players would get an upgrade in the area of coaching, because there would be less teams, so the best of the best in youth coaching would be the ones coaching our kids. I feel there is so much untapped potential here in Forsyth County. I think if certain adjustments are made, teams from Forsyth County would have no issue competing with those from Charlotte, Raleigh or Greensboro, year in and year out. Let’s hope the powers that be can see the benefit of change to the current system and the benefits of athletics for a young person on and off the field.

year and feels his team can make a push in the Division II playoffs if everything falls into place for the Rams. “For myself, I want to break another record; that has always been on my agenda,” he said about his personal goals. “I want to also go to Division II championship for our

team. I project us to come together and go win, because we have a lot of talent on this team.” One of the players Willard likes to emulate on the field is future hall-offamer J.J. Watt. Similar to Watt, Willard feels his high motor and his strongwilled mentality are his best attributes on the field.

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Honorable Mention: Cummings (3-1). Thomasville (3-1), Forbush (2-1), Bartlett Yancey (4-0), North Rowan (3-1) Willard says he knows there is pressure to perform on the collegiate level based upon what he accomplished during his prep career. He says this is a “new chapter” in the book and he’s ready to live up to those expectations. He feels that dealing with that pressure is part of the job of being an athlete.

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Off the field, Willard is an outdoorsman. He enjoys scuba diving, fishing, or pretty much anything outdoorsy. “I like the fresh air, peace of mind, and not being cooped up in a box,” he said about being outdoors. “I like to roam free and I really love the ocean.” Once his career is over, M WAKE FOREST DEACTOWN WINSTON-SALEM WAKE FOREST DEACTOWN WINSTON-SALEM WAKE FOREST DEACTOWN WINSTON-SALEM WAKE FOREST DEACTOWN WINSTON-SALEM WAKE FOREST DEACTOWN WINSTON-SALEM WAKE FOREST DEACTOWN WINSTON-SALEM

Willard says he would love to leave the legacy of being one of the best defensive linemen that have ever played at WSSU. He also hopes to be a great teammate and above all else, he wants his team to win a lot of games.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Believers Praise God Scriptures: Acts 2:32-33, 37-47 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Understand the role of Christ and the Holy Spirit in our lives; *Discern how the Holy Spirit inspires believers to share a life of worship; *Plan opportunities for people to begin a relationship with Jesus through our ministries. Background: The day of Pentecost is the setting for the lesson. The Apostles had been instructed to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. It did come, the Spirit came in might and power. “And they were filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:4). Luke uses scripture to emphasize that God’s new manifestation in Jesus is in continuity with His divine will toward not only Israel, but the entire world. Luke stresses promise and fulfillment. (Read all of chapter 2). Lesson: (Acts 2:32-33). Luke notes that God raised up Jesus and His doing so attests to His approval of Christ’s work on the cross. (Note that God was believed, it was Jesus who had been in question.) (verse 32). When Peter speaks, he says that today they see the results and proof of a promise fulfilled. The gift of the Spirit is the direct result of Jesus’ exaltation to heaven. Jesus had to die for the Spirit to come (verse 33). (Verses 37-41). The crowd’s response to Peter’s speech was – “Brethren what shall we do?” The response was immediate and Peter’s reply was direct and to the point and emphasized the basic formula for salvation and Christian message in four points: repentance, baptism, forgiveness, and the gift of the Holy Spirit (verse 38). The promise, Peter continues, goes beyond his generation and race – “for the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself” (verse 39). The promise is universal as is sin and the need for repentance. Peter is very clear in stating that God will do the saving – not just of Israel, though He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, He is the creator of the world and Jesus is Lord of all. Peter’s speech was pretty good - three thousand were added to the church – “… those who received his words were baptized; …” (verses 4041). The fellowship increased. (Verses 42-47). The forming of the early church after Pentecost was an example of what Christian communities should aspire for. There are four characteristics highlighted by Luke: (1) holding fast to the teachings of the gospel message; (2) the sharing of meals and the ritual commemoration of the Lord’s Supper; (3) spiritual communion and sharing possessions; and (4) prayer, both in their homes and in the Temple (verses 42-47). They celebrated their new life in Christ with a new lifestyle. “And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved” (verse 47). “Reverent awe comes upon those gathered in response to See God on B6

S eptember 23, 2021

Local minister receives Pastor of Excellence award BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Earlier this month, Dr. Dennis W. Bishop was recognized as a Pastor of Excellence during the 2021 Rhythm of Gospel Awards in Memphis, Tennessee, which was hosted by the National & Independent Gospel Music Association (N.I.G.M.A.). Bishop has been in the ministry for over 50 years and has been the senior pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church for 38 of those years. Even though he has received countless awards over the years, upon hearing of his recognition, he was still blown away. “You know my saying, ‘To God be the glory,’” Bishop said about being recognized. “I have wondered myself what the pastor of excellence means and what I did was, I received this award on behalf of every pastor of excellence in the state of North Carolina. I was awarded with this award, but I know there are many other pastors of excellence in North Carolina. “And what the award is actually saying is that they were awarding me for compassionate hands, for commitment as a community activist, as an education developer, and for my work of dedication. That said to me alone that there are many other pastors that deserve this kind of recognition, so I couldn’t take all of that glory and all of that credit for this award alone. I received it on behalf of those who may not have been nominated or awarded and this award is for many of them as well.” Bishop and the other eight pastors of excellence were honored during a banquet which was part of The Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards annual event that featured showcases, competitions, and achievement galas that attracted more than 4,500 attendees. Bishop says he is not very fond of flying, but took a flight to Memphis and says he had a great time fellowshipping with new friends, as well as the members from the congregation that made the trip to Memphis.

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Dr. Dennis W. Bishop was recently honored at the 2021 Rhythm of Gospel Awards in Memphis, Tennessee. “I flew down and several people from the church went,” he said. “I didn’t know who was going, I didn’t know if anybody was going, because I wasn’t trying to tax anyone since we are going through a pandemic. I didn’t want to tax anybody, because I know some people would go out of their way to attend that ceremony. “Thank God, we ended up with about two or three tables of people, with 10 chairs to each table. I am thankful to those who came and I want to say that there were so many more people that would have attended had they been able to do so, and so I really want to thank the whole FWBC Incorporated church family for their love and support down through the years and especially with this last award.” Bishop stated that he particularly enjoyed all of the great gospel singing that was presented throughout the five-day event. “The choirs that were there, the singers that were there, the soloists that were there, were all great,” he said. “Just to be in that atmosphere, even though we were masked up, was an exciting time.” Another aspect of the trip that Bishop enjoyed was the opportunity to meet the other pastors that were being honored. “Having an opportunity

to meet them at a luncheon on Saturday morning was a great experience and a great time,” Bishop continued. “We had the chance to fellowship and talk about different areas of our ministries, to talk about our churches and how God has blessed us at these churches, to talk about the longevity of some of us pastors at the churches where we are. It was just an exciting and enjoyable time of fellowship and learning from others.” Being honored for his work inside the church and his efforts beyond the church walls is very humbling for Bishop, he said. He says he is appreciative to N.I.G.M.A. for the chance to be honored for the things he does in the church and community. “I am so thankful, and words can never convey what my heart would say,” Bishop stated. “In simple words, I am just overwhelmingly thankful for the Rhythm of Gospel Music for selecting me as a pastor of excellence and affording me the opportunity to be there in Memphis and be given this award. “I really don’t have the words to express what my heart feels. With me, I try to do what I can to help everybody that I can. I said to them the night of receiving this award, ‘If I can help

somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain.’ “Whatever I do … I always try to do it not to receive recognition or glory, I try to do it in a quiet and humble way, but to have as great an impact as I can have on the lives of anybody that I give into, or sow into, or speak into, or any act of kindness that I do. I am thankful to God that somebody sees what is taking place and still my mantra is to God be the glory.” All of the work Bishop does in the community is just what he is supposed to do, he said. He doesn’t feel as though he has done anything special, but to be honored for it puts a smile on his face. He says many people don’t realize the hardships that pastors and ministry leaders have to endure, so to occasionally receive recognition helps to keep them going. “I don’t think that people understand that we carry the same burdens, the same troubles, the same sorrow that many of them carry, because they are always looking to us to encourage them and be their strength,” Bishop continued. “I’ve received several awards and accolades from different companies and organizations and each time I get one, it causes me first to say ‘Thank you, Jesus.’”

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Each Sunday Sunday service Transformation Ministries will have service every Sunday at 10 a.m. We are located at 4880 Burnette Drive. Masks are required. 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 #: 1 917 900 1022 ID#: 868433#. 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.

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.

Sept. 23 Webinar discussion Faith & Justice Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a virtual presentation Thursday, September 23, from noon – 1 p.m. The discussion topic is “White Guilt and Christian Salvation: The Grace of Resilience for the Work of Resistance.” Anti-racist activists and scholars have rightly identified the related problems of white fragility and white guilt as impediments to the urgent work of seeking racial justice, equity, and inclusion. The Christian tradition proclaims that God responds to human frailty and guilt with the gracious offer of salvation. How, then, might white Christians seeking to embody anti-racism imagine and experience the transformative grace of Christ in the face of their failings? Please register in advance for the Zoom webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3FG0bwuGSpWCrHCXpqk7QA Sept. 25 Yard sale Bethania AME Zion Church, 2120 Bethania-Rural

Hall Road, will host a community yard sale Sept. 25 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. No pre-registration required. Tables are only $25 each and payment can be made the day of sale. For more information, call Tami at 336-986-6545. Sept. 25-26 Knight Fest Community Weekend The Trinity Center of Winston Salem, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, will host “Knight Fest Community Weekend” September 25-26. September 25, “Knight Fest Community Day,” will start at 1 p.m. The entire community is invited to come and hang with us and support Curbing Appetite and Backyard Flames local food trucks. There will also be Kona ice, bouncy house, fire trucks, Novant Health Breast Mammography Mobile, health and wellness information booths, cash giveaways, and much more. On September 26, the Drive-In Worship Experience will begin at noon with fun activities for the entire family, a free cookout, grocery giveaway, and door prizes. For more information, contact Antonio Howell atttcws@outlook.com or call The Trinity Center at 336-784-9347. Sept. 26 Prayer Day The Forsyth County Missionary Union will have Prayer Day on Sunday, September 26, at 3 p.m. The theme will be Prayer in Every Home and the youth and young adults will be in charge of the service. As missionaries, we know the power of prayer. We know See Re. Cal. on B6

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vember 6. The juried exhibition will celebrate the design process related to design apparel and fashion accessories. Sept. 25 Local authors at Bookmarks Festival Several local authors will make appearances at the Winston-Salem Writers’ table at the Bookmarks Festival on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most will have their books available for purchase. Among the authors to appear are Sam Barbee (“The UnCommon Book of Prayer”), Jenny Bates (“Visitations”), Martha Chamberlain, Ruben Gonzales (“Murder on Black Mountain”), Steve Lindahl (“Flying South”), Donna Wallace (“Between the Stones”), and Sonya Deulina Williams (“Mirrors”). The Winston-Salem Writers table will be located at the corner of Holly Avenue and Poplar Street. For more information about the 2021 Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors, including COVID-19 protocols, visit bookmarksnc.org/festival. 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. 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) 8158417 or leave the name

and phone # of a contact person at jmauricepj@aol. com. Sept. 28 Open mic The Word is Out (TWIO) will host open mic poetry on Sept. 28 from 6:45-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. The Zoom link is https:// tinyurl.com/2axtut9a. Optional theme is “Threshold.” The featured writer for the event will be Jeremiah Bailey. Word spinners and poem writers round up to enjoy the imagery of poetry, spoken word, and songs. Participants have 3-5 minutes to share their work or others’ following the feature. Audience warmly welcomed. For more information please email thewordisoutopenmic@gmail.com.

cal creative organizations representing progressive contributions in art, tech, design and culture. Artists, entrepreneurs, designers, and inventors will display working ideas poised to move our communities forward as we imagine a post-pandemic WinstonSalem. The celebration is free and open to the public.

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Oct. 10 “Flying South” authors at Bookmarks Bookmarks will host a reading by four authors whose work is included in the 2021 edition of “Flying South,” a WinstonSalem Writers publication based on the annual literary competition. The reading will be held on Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bookmarks, 634 W. Fourth St., #110,

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Sept. 30 Community conversation and dinner SouthEast Neighborhood Association (SENA) invites the community to a Community Conversation and Dinner event on Sept. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. RSVP by Sept. 27 at 336-734-6900 or 336-734-6916. Business owners are encouraged to attend. Masks are required; CDC protocols are enforced. Oct. 2 Outdoor festival An outdoor festival marking the culmination of a year of creative collaborations between Wake Forest University, New York City’s New Museum and local community partners will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, in Bailey Park from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Winston-Salem. A highlight of the event will be the Marketplace of Ideas – an “outdoor living room” with interactive exhibits from two dozen lo-

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IN THE MATTER OF: BRYAN JONES DOB: 8-29-2009 LEROY JONES DOB: 11-18-2003 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Any Unknown and Unnamed Man who may be the Father of the minor children Brian Jones, a male child born on August 29, 2009 in Marion County, Indiana, and to the minor child Leroy Jones, a male child born on November 18, 2003, in Madison County, Indiana. TAKE NOTICE that a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The above-mentioned minor children were adjudicated to be neglected and dependent children on October 9, 2019. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent and irrevocable termination of your parental rights pursuant to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on July 19, 2021 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102. YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the first date this notice is published. If you fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights on or before November 5, 2021 or fail to attend the hearing on the Motion for Termination, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will request the Court to terminate your parental rights in and to the minor children Leroy and Brian Jones. If you are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, you may be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. An attorney can be appointed upon a request, subject to the Court’s review, at the termination of parental rights hearing and after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the Winston-Salem Chronicle. The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the unknown/unnamed father is scheduled on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case. This the 13th day of September, 2021 By: Melissa Starr Livesay, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The Chronicle September 16, 23, 30, 2021

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that change can be accomplished because with God all things are possible. Sept. 26 First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) Livestream Senior Pastor Dr. Dennis W. Bishop will continue The Vivid Covenant series at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 26, continuing to focus on the Edenic Cov-

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The Oxford Bible Commentary). For Your Consideration: The example of the early church is now considered idealistic. What keeps the modern church from such diligent fellowship and discipleship in Christ? Application: Ask God to point out areas where the church can improve on learning doctrine, com-

mitment to the church, and willingness to sacrifice for each other. Then work out ways to improve those areas. “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment” (1 Corinthians 1:10)

enant. The base scriptures are Genesis 1:28 (The Cultural Mandate) and Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission). The service can be found on YouTube, h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . com (First Waughtown); Facebook Live, https:// www.facebook.com/FirstWaughtown/; and the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown.org.

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Multiple literary honors for N.C. children’s book author

Former Chronicle reporter author of over 60 books SUBMITTED ARTICLE

“Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre,” a children’s picture book by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by the late Floyd Cooper, has won a Boston Globe/ Horn Book Honor, been named a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, and been longlisted for the National Book Award. Weatherford calls ”Unspeakable” a lamentation for victims and survivors of the 1921 massacre, the worst incident of racial violence in U.S. history. Weatherford invited Cooper to illustrate because he was a Tulsa native whose grandfather survived the massacre. The pair previously collaborated on the 2008 verse novel ”Becoming Billie Holiday,” winner of a Coretta Scott King Honor. Her sixty-plus books have won many other literary honors, including a Newbery Honor, three Caldecott Honors,

and two NAACP Image Awards. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Weatherford is a professor at Fayetteville State University. Before entering academia,

she was a columnist for the Greensboro News & Record and the WinstonSalem Chronicle. A former Triad and Sandhills resident, she now lives in the Triangle area.

COVID vaccinations with cash cards offered at Kernersville Spring Folly and other events SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will be giving COVID vaccinations with cash cards this weekend at the health department and at Kernersville’s Spring Folly, Sin Frontereas Health Fair, and at Hanes Memorial CME’s Back to School Event. Forsyth County Public Health is still awaiting approval and guidance for booster shots for the general public and an announcement will be made once booster shots are approved. When they become available, individuals will be able to get their booster shot from participating providers and will not need to get it from the same provider they received their first two doses from. One hundred dollars' worth of cash cards are currently available to anyone 18 and older who receives their first dose of any COVID-19 vaccine, and $25 cash cards are available to noncommercial drivers who take an adult to receive their first dose. Qualifying

individuals are eligible for one offer per visit. The cards are for first doses only, and each patient’s COVID vaccination history will be checked before the shot is administered or the cash card is given. Cards will be available while supplies last. Public Health staff will be accepting walk-ups at these community vaccination events: *Friday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Kernersville’s Spring Folly, 134 E. Mountain Street *Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hanes Memorial CME Church Back to School Event, 819 Highland Avenue *Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sin Frontereas Health Fair, 5490 Shattalon Drive Appointments are encouraged for COVID-19 vaccinations and are accepted during the week at the Public Health Department, 799 N. Highland Ave: *Appointments are available at Bit.Ly/FCNCCovidVaccine or by calling 336-582-0800 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. MondayFriday.

*Walk-ups are also accepted Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. *Saturday vaccinations at the health department will be held the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m-12 p.m. Third doses for people with moderately or severely compromised immune systems who received two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer are being administered at the health department. Individuals should consult with their physician about their need of a third dose and are encouraged to make an appointment with their specialist or at their primary care clinic. Vaccinations are free and no ID or insurance is needed. The single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine, for ages 18 and up, is currently available with a very limited supply. The two-dose Pfizer vaccine, for ages 12 and up, is available. Moderna is also available for ages 18 and up.