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The late Earline Parmon inspired the pastor to run for local NAACP presidency BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
Last week the pastor of Exodus Baptist Church, Rev. Alvin Carlisle, announced he will be putting his name in the hat to become the next president of the local NAACP branch. During a meet and greet held at Delta Fine Arts Center, Carlisle, a 1992 graduate
of Winston-Salem State University, said he was inspired to run for the position by his mentor, the late Sen. Earline Parmon, who passed away earlier his year. Parmon, who was a champion for civil rights and equality, was a founding member of the local branch and served as vice president at the time she died in March.
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Carlisle mentioned, just like Parmon, he is passionate about the work to advance the lifestyles and liberties for people of color. “Just like Ms. Earline Parmon, this is a group that I am very, very passionate about,” said Carlisle. “Those who know me well know I’m not a thrill seeker. I am all about the advancement of our people
and this organization.” The current president is Isaac “Ike” Howard. He was elected in 2015. Howard could not be reached for comment on Carlisle’s candidacy. While leading the congregation at Exodus, Carlisle also serves as the third vice president for the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV). While in office, he spearheaded a partnership with the Forsyth County District Attorney to help residents get their licenses back. The program helped more than 2,000 people get their
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Community gets taste of Homowo
African drummers perform during the Homowo Festival held at Old Salem on Saturday, Sept. 3. Homowo is a word in Ghana that means hooting for hunger.
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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
The sounds of African drumming could be heard from blocks away last Saturday, Sept. 3 in Old Salem, as residents gathered together to celebrate African culture during the Homowo Festival. Homowo is a word from West Africa that means hooting for hunger.
Celebrated by the Ga people of Ghana, the festival is held in remembrance of the famine that once plagued the country. The local version of the festival featured food tasting of authentic Africa cuisine, African storytelling, arts and crafts, games, and a number of performances by African dancers and drummers. There was also a Mancala tournament, a strategy game played in Ghana. See Homowo on A2
With any relevant legal challenge now behind them thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court upholding an appellate court’s recent smack down of North Carolina’s voter ID law, the N.C. NAACP remains concerned about how the Republican-led state Board of Elections (BOE) will resolve local BOE split decisions involving the number of sites and hours that will be allotted for the 17-day early voting period beginning Thursday, Oct. 20. All 100 local BOEs are comprised of two Republicans and one Democrat because, by law, the board majorities must reflect the party of the sitting governor. The state BOE currently has three Republican members and two Democrats. The state BOE is scheduled to meet today and civil rights advocates, like Rev. Dr. William Barber, president of the N.C. NAACP and leader of the coalition that successfully fought in the courts to overturn the voter suppression law, are concerned that what the Republicans, and particularly Gov. Pat McCrory, couldn’t win in court, they will try to do through the state BOE by devising early voting plans that limit voting sites and hours. An emailed memo to all local BOEs from N.C. GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse, revealed in published reports weeks ago instructions to the local boards urging them, in light of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling dismantling voter ID, to minimize sites and hours of operation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Wake and Lenoir counties are just three counties where Republican-led local BOEs have done just that. Rev. Barber says what many of the local boards did, and what the state Board is likely to do, is “a travesty.” “We are petitioning the state Board of Elections not to allow the system to be gamed and used in a way that is racist and unjust,” Rev. Barber told MSNBC Saturday. “This is a travesty for our governor and our legislature and local boards of elections in the 21st century to continue to try this level of voter suppression.” Rev. Barber added that what we’re seeing now from the local BOEs is not just about Gov. McCrory trying to win re-election, though he’s several points behind Democratic challenger Attorney General Roy Cooper, but also a “desperate attempt [by Republicans] to hold onto A young performer shows power … and doing it in a way that undermines people’s off her dance move durright to vote. ing the Homowo Festival “It’s immoral, it’s unconstitutional, and we are fighting on Saturday, Sept. 3 at it with everything we can,” Rev. Barber said. Old Salem. See Meeting on A2
Commissioners hear options on courthouse BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Forsyth County commissioners are examining options for a new or renovated Hall of Justice, which could cost more than $145 million. The commissioners once again were given a presentation on the options for replacing the aging courthouse during a Sept. 1 briefing. A new building would cost more than $145 mil-
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licenses back. During the casual meeting with more than a dozen community members, Carlisle said he will bring similar programming back to the local chapter that meets the needs of residents in the community. He mentioned at one time the chapter headquarters located on Oak Ridge Drive near Carver School Road was a hub of activity on the east side. “When I think about what the NAACP use to mean to this city, and the gifts and talents we have here in Forsyth County, this should be the strongest chapter in the entire state,” he said. “I think it’s time to revive that legacy.” He stated programs for children and the elderly in the community need to come back, along with new programs. He noted if elected he will also be more transparent with people in the community when it comes to organization happenings. While standing before potential voters, Carlisle also discussed the impor-
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tance of building working relationships with elected officials, government agencies, the police department and other first responders, the school board, and other organizations. “We should be a hub of information where people in the community can connect with various agencies throughout the city. It’s important that we build relationships,” he continued. “If you build relationships, you can get to a place that you can move forward.” If elected, Carlisle said he will answer N.C. NAACP President Rev. William J. Barber’s statewide call to build a strong youth chapter. Last fall, during the state convention held at the Benton Convention Center, Barber said it was vital to the Rev. Alvin Carlisle chats with a member of the local branch of the NAACP during future of the organization on Tuesday, Aug. 30. During the event, Carlisle announced he will be running for that every local chapter have a strong youth pres- courages me when I go to the chapters at Winston- chapters, and our college ence. Barber also urged our monthly meeting and I Salem State University, graduates should be immelocal branches to connect am one of, if not the Wake Forest and Salem diately bleeding into our with chapters at colleges youngest, in the room. College to help urge youth citywide branch.” After hearing Carlisle’s in the community to get and universities across the That’s not a good look.” plan of action, longtime involved. Carlisle stated right state. NAACP member Jimmy “This is very impornow there is no level of “Within my first 30 days in office, I will look to connection with the young tant,” he said, “because Jordan said he agrees with bring a youth chapter to the people in the area. He said those in our youth chapters everything the presidential city,” said Carlisle. “It dis- he will be reaching out to go on to join our college hopeful had to say.
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“I totally agree that we need to get more going,” said Jordan. “I think Reverend Carlisle has what it takes to turn this chapter around.” Election day for the local NAACP chapter will be set during the next meeting held later this
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While enjoying a dance performance, festival goer Carolyn Myers said, she didn’t plan to attend the festival but, when she heard the drumming, and smelled the food while walking downtown she had to stop and see what was going on. “I’m glad I decided to come,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot about the African culture and the food is amazing.”
African dancers perform during the Homowo Festival on Saturday, Sept. 3. The festival held at Old Salem is designed to celebrate West African culture.
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Even though in-person early voting begins on Oct. 20 across the state, mail-in absentee-voting in North Carolina began this week. No reason is needed for a North Carolina resident to request a mail-in absentee ballot from their local county BOE, or obtain it online from the state BOE at https://www.ncsbe.gov/Portals/0/FilesP/AbsenteeBall otRequestForm.pdf. Just fill it out, use either your N.C. driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number for identification, and mail it back in to your local BOE by Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.
Corrections
The Chronicle apologizes for an error made in The Chronicle on Sept. 1 because of incorrect information given and a production error. The forum piece, on page A9, had the headline "‘I remain your representative and your strong voice in Congress.’” The correct email address to reach U.S. Rep. Alma Adams for additional information is adams.house.gov. The information about Adams’ Greensboro office was omitted. The information is: Greensboro District Office, 1600 E. Wendover Ave., Suite I, Greensboro, NC 27405; 336-275-9950.
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This concept art by Walter Robbs architectural design firm shows the renovated Hall of Justice that Forsyth County commissioners are considering.
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three county bonds, if voters ratify them, which would cause a 3.6-cent tax increase in 2018 and an additional 3.8 cents in 2022. County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt was concerned this was too much of an increase. “It’s going to impact some of our The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may citizens adversely,” she said. “It’s really going to impact our senior citihave resulted from these errors. The Editor zen community that lives on Social Security that get no increase or, if they do, it’s very small.” Whisenhunt, who normally supports education bonds, voted against the 2016 bond referendums because The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest of her concern that the resulting debt H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published and taxes will be too much. The courthouse renovation would every Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing Co. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. push the county’s cost of debt to 17.9 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. percent of the total budget by 2023, which is very close to its debt limit of Annual subscription price is $30.72. 18 percent. The new courthouse would be above the limit, making the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: county’s debt cost 18.1 percent of the The Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 budget. Paul Fulton, the county’s Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636 Also, The Chronicle apologizes for an error made in The Chronicle on Sept. 1 on page B5. The name of a singer in a cutline under a photo that accompanied a story with the headline “Local church celebrates individuals with disabilities” was incorrect. The correct name of the singer is Brien.
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chief financial officer, said when more money that goes to debt payment, it means less can go to services. The current Hall of Justice, built in 1975, needs more space, better facilities and improved security. It’s currently 163,000 square feet and is projected to need 332,000 square feet and 19 courtrooms by 2035. The new courthouse would be located on Second Street between Church and Chestnut streets. It Whisenhunt would have a tower that could be up to 13 floors high. It would also include a parking deck and an adjoining walkway with the neighboring Forsyth County Detention Center. The new courthouse would mean construction would not disrupt the functions of the current one. Design, construction and move-in would take four years. The plan for a total renovation of the current building would eliminate
the current parking lot for expansion, but would have parking underneath the building. Construction would be phased to minimize disruption of courthouse activities. This renovation process would take close to six years before it would be ready for operation. Superior Court Judge Todd Burke was among the Forsyth County Bar members at the commissioner briefing. The bar has been advocating for a new courthouse. He said the renovation would take too long and be too disruptive for those who use and work at the courthouse. “Although we’re sensitive to the fiscal responsibility that the commissioners have, we want them to be sensitive to the massive disruption, which would impact security and work productivity,” said Burke about renovation. County commissioners are expected to make a decision on the courthouse this month.
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Native Endia Beal uses photography to challenge stereotypes BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
Internationally known artist Endia Beal, has always had a passion for art but she never imagined that passion would one day help reimagine the way we view the world and the people in it. But, that is exactly what she is doing. most known for her photographic narratives and video Beal testimonies that document the lives of the invisible. The invisible are those whose voices are drowned by society’s attempt to maintain normalcy through figurative castration of marginalized groups. Beal has been featured in a number of editorials including; BET, National Geographic, NBC and Slate Magazine. Her latest work, “Am I What You’re Looking For?” published in Vice Magazine explores what it’s like for young educated black women as they prepare to enter the workforce for the first time. The series N.. who are transforming from the academic setting to the professional setting space, earned her a spot on The Huffington’s Post list of 10 Women Photographers Who Are Changing The Way We See The World. When she got the word
This photo of Deanna is part of Endia Beal’s latest photo series, “Am I What You’re Looking For?”
she made the list, the city native was at a loss for words. “It was a little breathtaking. I didn’t even know it was published. A friend posted it on Facebook, and I was shocked,” she laughed. Beal said although she was excited about making the list, she is even more thrilled that she has the opportunity to look into stories that haven’t been told within the fine arts. She said each woman in the series not only got pictures taken but they also got a chance to discuss
some of their personal issues, fears, and uncertainties. During an interview with The Chronicle recently, Beal mentioned she is also proud that the series shines a light on her hometown and the entire state of North Carolina. While changing the way people view the world one photo at a time, Beal still finds time to serve as the director of Diggs Gallery and assistant professor of art at WinstonSalem State University (WSSU). According to Beal, more than 75 percent of the photos in the series are of students who attend WSSU. She mentioned her summer was spent traveling to different cities and towns across the state meeting with students in their homes. “I had a chance to visit their homes and meet their parents. I think that was the most important aspect,” she continued. “I wanted people to know where they were from and what they are trying to achieve.” While art has always held a special place in her heart, Beal said she didn’t consider it as a full-time career choice until a close friend was shot and killed here in the city. She said the death of the 17-year-old black male was unfairly marked in a negative light by local media outlets. “Although he was a poet, a lover of art and music, he was considered a thug, when really he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Beal said that she realized art provided the vehicle to change the mindset and stereotypes that plague communities of color. She said, “It’s our responsibili-
ty to change the narrative. “Just because they are women or just because they wear their natural style or just because they are black does not mean they will not strive for greatness, be professional, and excel.” Beal said.
While sitting behind her desk inside the South’s leading showcases dedicated to African and African American Art, Beal noted her mother and father also played an important role in her becoming the internationally known artist and activist she is today. She said, “My parents instilled in me a certain form of leadership, and confidence that was needed to navigate the world. My mother would say they put their pants on just like you, one leg at a time. So there is no reason for you to feel intimidated or afraid because they’re just like you.” Beal mentioned having that kind confidence allows you to navigate the world and not fall victim to an idea or following certain trends that are not at the core of your foundation. When asked how she will continue to change the way people view the world with her art, Beal said she will continue to unveil the untold stories of the disenfranchised. She said, although there are a number of female photographers like Dr. Debra Willis, Latoya Ruby Frazier, Carrie Mae Weems and Lorna Simpson who are challenging the rules that decide what is considered acceptable in society today, there still aren’t enough, and more has to be done. “I want to be in the company of these amazing
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September is North Carolina Preparedness Month. Are you prepared for severe weather? By Todd Luck, The Chronicle
“Yes, I’m loaded up with food, heat, clothing, canvas and heavy blankets.” Tim Jordan
“There’s nothing we can do about the weather, but pray that our Father in Heaven will not let storms or severe weather threaten us or kill us.” Donald Hunter
Get prepared during Preparedness Month, local officials say
“Yes, I got the proper clothes to wear for it. I made sure I have all the stuff I need to have in my home just in case there’s an emergency.” Sam Grant
“No, I don’t feel like I’m prepared for that.” James Hayes
“Yes, I just try to make sure I’m warm and have canned goods and stuff like that.” Sarah Ross
“Yes, I make sure I’ve got plenty of food, flashlights, at least a generator.” Sharon Banner
“Sure, I’ve been around the world four times. I’m a disabled vet, a Vietnam era Vet. I’ve been in all kinds of weather.” Charles Price
“I got no choice. I make sure everything is working at home. I stock up on food and make sure I have the basics, like clothing.” Janiya Blakney
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“I don’t fear those, that’s God at work. I love to sit down – not underneath a tree, I’m not that crazy – and watch a good thunderstorm.” Kenneth Williamson
“I’m prepared for that. I’ve been watching the news to see how you keep from getting washed away.” Kenneth Glenn
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September is North Carolina Preparedness Month and as peak hurricane season approaches, the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management is reminding residents and businesses to update their emergency plans and supply kits. To raise awareness of Preparedness Month, the office will be posting trivia questions on the ReadyForsyth Facebook page each Friday in September. The first person to answer each trivia question correctly by responding on Facebook will win an emergency weather radio, said Emergency Management Director Melton Sadler. “Simple steps can save lives,” Sadler said. “You cannot predict when weather-related or man-made emergencies will occur, but you can plan now on how to respond when disasters strike.” Families and businesses should assemble emergency supply kits, then make and rehearse plans for where to go and what to do if a disaster strikes. The plan should include details about where to meet, how to get in touch with one another, evacuation plans, what to do with pets and how to notify employers/employees after an emergency. The kit should contain enough non-perishable food, a manual can opener, and a gallon of water per person per day to last three to seven days. Other essential items include: *Copies of insurance papers and identification sealed in a watertight plastic bag *Flashlight and extra batteries
*Cell phone charger or power pack *First-aid kit and book
*Weather radio and batteries
*Supply of prescription medicines *Sleeping bag or blankets *Changes of clothes
*Wrench or pliers to turn off water
*Hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant and anti-bacterial wipes or gel *Cash and change
*Extra house and car keys
*Pet supplies including food, water, leashes, bedding, muzzle and vaccination records *Books, games or playing cards
“Emergency supply kit items can be found around the house,” Sadler said. “Having an emergency supply kit will help you after an emergency because first responders may not be able to reach you quickly. And important papers readily accessible will speed up the recovery process because you can more quickly process insurance claims.” More information on hurricanes and overall emergency preparedness can be found on the ReadyNC mobile app and online at ReadyForsyth.org. Emergency Management also posts updated information on its ReadyForsyth Facebook page.
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County commissioners consider fate of recycling T H E C H R ON I C LE
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Eliminating county recycling collection and making it mandatory among options discussed BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Will Forsyth County’s household recycling collection end or could it become a mandatory service? Those two very different options were discussed by county commissioners during their Thursday, Sept. 1 briefing. The county offers voluntary recycling collection
service in the unincorporated parts of Forsyth for a fee. Its current Burnette recycling collector, Waste Industries, is not renewing its contract, which will run out at year’s end. It’s the second recycling provider to not renew. Low participation and a downturn in commodities have made it hard for these companies to make money. Minor Barnette, director of Forsyth’s environmental assistance and pro-
tection office, looked into the possibility of combining recycling with its more popular voluntary garbage collection service for one fee. Of the 22,000 houses in unincorporated areas, 13,000 use the garbage service but only 2,600 subscribe for recycling. However, Barnette said that he felt the combined price was too high and might cause the services to lose subscribers. “I’m worried it’ll drive people away from using garbage service if we combine recycling and garbage together and the cost is more than they’re willing to pay for both,” he told commissioners. Barnette said he wanted
to look into the possibility of ending county awarded recycling franMarshall chises and deregulating the service. This would allow recycling collection companies to negotiate fees with subdivisions that they would provide service to. The county would still require the service providers to have a license or permit to make sure the recyclables were being collected and delivered properly. This would leave some
households, particularly those not in subdivisions, without service and would require those residents to take the recyclables to collection centers themselves. County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt supported exploring that idea. Others voiced different opinions. County Commissioner Walter Marshall repeated his support of mandatory recycling paid for with taxes, similar to what the City of Winston-Salem does. “The environmental health of the county is worth us taxing to pay for it,” said Marshall. County Commissioners Dave Plyler and Everette
County, state agreement may cut animal shelter penalties in half
BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Forsyth County is close to ratifying an agreement to reduce the state civil penalties on its animal shelter from $5,200 to $2,100. The penalties originated from inspections made by the Animal Welfare Section of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. While the shelter passed its annual state inspection in October, the state also does random inspections, which were conducted in March. That inspection was marked “Disapproved” when the shelter couldn’t produce records for four stray animals that were euthanized within 72 hour of arrival. Inspectors returned in April, in response to a citizen’s complaints, and the staff couldn’t produce records of several more strays that were euthanized within 72 house of arrival. They also couldn’t produce documentation for some sick animals to prove they got veterinary care before dying. The state’s Animal Welfare Act has a 72-hour hold for strays to allow time for owners to claim them. Animals can only be euthanized before then if they have serious illness or injury, or if the shelter operator determines the animal is unsuitable for adoption due to its health or temperament. Deputy County Manager Damon Sanders-Pratt said after 72 hours, healthy strays could be euthanized to make space if the shelter becomes full. These numerous violations resulted in $5,200 in civil penalties levied in April. Since then, the county has been working with the state to try to lower the fine. Sanders-Pratt said they produced almost all the records that were asked for. He said the records existed, but shelter staff was confused about finding them in the way they were asked. “Staff do a better than adequate job of keeping records, we had instances of them having trouble locating them in the way that they were being asked, but the operation in and of itself is a good one,” he said. The shelter has also gone through a review process and made changes to bring its ability to find records in line with state regulations. The agreement notes that the penalties were reduced by $1,000 because the county produced records of veterinary care for one of the animals involved in a violation. The agreement attributes the rest of the reduction to the improvement in shelter procedures. Animal Welfare Director Patricia Norris said that penalties are meant to bring about improvement at a shelter and, if that is done successfully, then the penalties may be reduced. “The whole goal of this entire process is to get a facility into compliance,” said Norris. There were some mistakes the county admitted wrongdoing on. There was a cler-
Forsyth County Animal Control’s shelter has made changes after state inspections found violations. ical error that resulted in some cats being not seem serious or painful. A smartphone euthanized within 72 hours. There was also one owner surrender form staff couldn’t locate, though they had other records of the surrender. Sanders-Pratt said he expects the agreement to be ratified in the next county commissioner’s regular meeting on Sept. 12. He said staff is also currently working on a request by commissioners for proposals to improve response time at animal control, which has 27 employees. By state mandate, animal control deals with vicious and rabid animals. The county also charges it with animal abuse cases. Things like rabies are priority calls, while a call about a regular stray may take days for a response. There’s also consideration of adding a county ban on tethering unattended animals. In recent months, numerous residents have used the public comment session at county commissioners’ meetings to talk about animals that they say were improperly euthanized or who didn’t receive the care they needed. Sanders-Pratt said the shelter has the ability to hold about 215 animals, but receives more than 8,000 animals a year on average. That means that sometimes difficult euthanasia decisions must be made. “Difficult decisions have to be made and sometimes members of the public are critical of the county for having to make those difficult decisions,” he said. In the commissioners' Aug. 22 meeting, several residents talked about a stray they called Sweetness. Sweetness was found by city workers at Washington Park and was given to Angeli Bhalla, who took her to Ard-Vista Animal Hospital and the Humane Society. She said they noticed Sweetness had a leg injury, but that it did
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Fairview Moravian Church thanks District 1 BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
The members of Fairview Moravian Church came together this Labor Day to give thanks to officers with the WinstonSalem Police Department who serve District 1. Nearly 100 community members gathered in the parking lot of the church located on Silas Creek Parkway for the end of summer cookout designed to show appreciation for local officers. Complete with live entertain-
ment and games for the children, and of course lots of food, the occasion was fun for the entire family. During the event, each officer who works in District 1, which serves and protects communities in the northern portion of the city, received gift cards and other special surprises from local businesses. According to event coordinators, more than 70 local businesses wanted to help. “With everything we have going on today, we
just wanted to take a moment to thank the officers and their families,” Fairview pastor Rev. Scott Venable said. Venable mentioned the idea for the event was presented in February. He said finally seeing the event come to life was very exciting. “We were hoping we would have a good response from the community and we have,” he continue. Winston-Salem Police Foundation board member Rod Back, who helped
coordinate the event with his wife Candice, said putting everything together was a labor of love. After accepting his token of appreciation in the form of an engraved plaque, Chief Barry Rountree said he was delighted to see the community show their support. “This means a lot to all the members of the Wi n s t o n - S a l e m Police Department, all 763 employees, both sworn and non-sworn. We really appreciate this.”
Witherspoon were also interested in mandatory recycling. Plyler said he’d had constituents tell him they’d be willing to pay what it took for recycling collection. Witherspoon said that this is an issue they’ve been dealing with for years and it’s time for the commissioners to finally solve it with mandatory collection. He said it should also help with the county’s problem with people illegally dumping garbage and recyclables. “If you have a recycling bin in every yard, it disincentives them to dump,” said Witherspoon.
video of the seemingly happy Sweetness playing with Bhalla’s pet dog was shown to commissioners. Sweetness was turned into the animal shelter and was euthanized that evening. Bhalla was told when she called the next morning that the dog’s leg was dangling and that it was in pain. She said she didn’t believe that, considering the condition the dog was in when she dropped her off. The dog was not examined by a vet while at the shelter. The incident was reported to the state who found the paperwork on the euthanasia was in order. Bhalla told commissioners she believed if the shelter had a full-time vet on staff it would help in such cases. Sanders-Pratt said the shelter currently contracts with a veterinarian, who staff can contact when he’s not there. Animals are also taken to animal hospitals for care when needed. He said by statute, euthanasia decisions are made by the shelter manger. Sanders-Pratt said he believes the shelter is well run. He said that the amount of adoptions and owners reclaiming their lost pets are up, while euthanasias are down.
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Would blacks benefit from nonpartisan voting map? T H E C H R ON I C LE
BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE
On Monday, Aug. 29, several retired state Supreme Court justices and judges – co-led by former Chief Justice Henry Frye of Greensboro – along with the nonpartisan advocacy group, Common Cause, released their simulated version of what a nonpartisan congressional map of North Carolina could look like if state lawmakers stopped using redistricting for partisan advantage. The result – the 13 congressional districts were fairer and more competitive. In the simulation, Mecklenburg constitutes the 13th District. In the latest legislative rendering, Mecklenburg is the 12th. If state lawmakers employed the nonpartisan approach to redrawing all 13 voting districts for 2020, when the next redistricting is scheduled, not only would N.C.’s congressional districts be constitutional, but AfricanAmerican voters would still be able to elect black representation to Congress not only from the 1st and 13th Districts (which are covered by the 1965 Voting Rights Act), but possibly also the 4th District as well, says Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause. And that’s because all three congressional districts, which would be predominately Democratic, would produce blackwhite coalitions of voters that could readily elect an African-American to Congress. It could be done, Phillips says, if the state legislature would adopt a nonpartisan redistricting commission to draw the maps. Members of both parties have expressed interest in establishing such a panel in the past, but the lure of controlling the redistricting process exclusively for partisan goals
has always won out in the end. Several weeks ago, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the 2011 N.C. Congressional maps, drawn by the Republicanled N.C. General Assembly, to be unconstitutional because the 1st and 12th Districts were drawn to “stack and pack” black voters, meaning that they were moved out of swing districts to give white Republicans a better chance of winning close races with white Democrats. In doing so, Republicans were able to dominate the North Carolina Congressional delegation 10 – 3 over Democrats, with Rep. G. K. Butterfield in the 1st, Rep. Alma Adams in the 12th, and Congressman David Price in the 4th. Because of the appellate court ruling, the March congressional primaries had to be postponed until June with no runoff races while the legislature redrew the maps supposedly to ignore race, instead putting a premium on Republican partisanship, maintaining the 10-to-3 congressional ratio. The 2016 map has also been challenged, but will stand until the federal courts say otherwise, if they do. According to Phillips, the 1st, 13th and possibly the 4th are drawn to be Voting Rights Act [VRA] compliant in the new simulated nonpartisan map. Black Democratic voters in those districts control the primary process. In the 1st District, black voters are 42 percent; the 13th blacks are over 34 percent, and in the 4th, blacks are over 31 percent. Coalition voting is feasible in these areas, as proven historically elsewhere prior to the 2011 redistricting by the re-election of Sen. Dan Blue in Wake County and Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr. in
Jason Hensley chosen as new exec. director of N.C. Bar SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Jason Hensley of Morganton has been chosen to serve as the next executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association. The appointment was confirmed during a special meeting of the NCBA Board of Governors. Hensley comes to the NCBA from Bernhardt Furniture Company, where he serves as senior counsel, director of Real Estate, and corporate secretary. He will succeed Allan Head, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2017, after 43 years at the NCBA, including 35 as executive director. “Jason Hensley is an experienced, proven leader in both his company and the Bar Association,” said NCBA President Kearns Davis. “Allan Head has devoted his career to the NCBA’s mission—seeking liberty and justice in North Carolina’s legal system— and Jason has the skill, judgment, and dedication to pursue those aims into the future.” In addition to his work at Bernhardt, Hensley is a former chair of the NCBA Corporate Counsel Section and a current member of the NCBA Board of Governors. He did not participate in the Board’s consideration of his candidacy. Elizabeth Quick of Winston-Salem, a past
president of the NCBA, chaired the search committee which unanimously recommended Hensley. “The search committee received applications from all over the country, and personally interviewed nine impressive candidates,” Quick said. “Our committee is confident that we chose the right person to lead the NCBA after Allan’s retirement.” Hensley is a 1996 graduate of East Burke High School and 1999 graduate of Appalachian State University. He graduated in 2002 from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he served as class president from 19992001 and as president of the Student Bar Association in 2001-02. In 2014 he received an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill and earned the UNC KenanFlagler Leadership Initiative Designation. "I’m excited to have this opportunity to serve the members of the NCBA and to support the important work of the NCBA’s leadership, volunteers and talented staff in advancing the legal profession and serving the public,” Hensley said. The North Carolina Bar Association, founded in 1899, is the oldest and largest voluntary organization of legal professionals in the state. Its headquarters are located at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary.
Durham. In the simulated version, because of how people are clustered across the state, says Phillips, there are several congressional districts that are decidedly Democratic, some that are predominately Republican, and possibly a handful that are considered toss-ups, meaning candidates from either party could win.
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“At least that would be a map that is more in line with where we are as a state,” says Phillips. Instead of lopsided congressional delegations like 10-3, congressional elections could easily produce more even results like 7-6. But again, state lawmakers would have to commit to establishing a nonpartisan redistricting
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Phillips, especially if Democrats this fall successfully make considerable election gains in the state House and Senate, not to mention other key offices. The GOP may not want to be targeted by Democrats, Phillips says, the way Republicans targeted them when the 2020 redistricting rolls around.
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Imagine who could lead U.S. best in another 911 tragedy
It was the year 2000, a presidential election year. The campaigning was bitter, but the outcome was even more so. Remember the hanging chads and how the U.S. Supreme Court chose George W. Bush as president over Al Gore? Then remember that about nine months after Bush was sworn in as president, the 911 tragedy happened on Sept. 11, 2001. Bush was having photo opportunities in Florida when the attacks came. Many accuse Bush of fleeing across the country as New York City and the Pentagon were attacked and at least one plane was headed to attack another target, possibly the White House, but was stopped. But Bush eventually emerged to take charge from a safe place. He said the United States would fight back, and we did, although the target was wrong. Iraq was attacked, although that country was not directly tied to the 911 attacks. This coming Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the 911 tragedy. We are in another election year with bitter campaigning. The Democrat, Hillary Clinton, and the Republican, Donald Trump, are in a tight race. We have weeks before the Nov. 8 election. What will the outcome be? Will the U.S. Supreme Court choose our president again? Oh, wait: There are only eight justices working this time. The court split 4 to 4 in voting on a stay of the 4th Circuit Court’s ruling against North Carolina’s massive 2013 voting law, which means the 4th Circuit Court’s ruling striking down the law stands. With the Republicans’ refusal to work with President Obama to name a new justice to replace Antonin Scalia, there is no ninth justice on the bench, as there was in 2000. So, the Electoral College’s vote probably will decide our next president. Imagine what would happen if the new president is confronted with a 911-type tragedy months after taking office. Who would you want that president to be? Who could make the quick decisions to make us safe? Who could marshal the military to fight the enemy? Who could be able to work with Congress to get the funding needed to help people, families and businesses recover let alone get the money to bolster the military in the fight against the enemy? Who could give us hope, mourn with us and embolden us to keep going? Donald Trump has shown that he could not make America great again in a time of trouble. He says he knows more than the generals in our military. But how can that be true when he has never fought in a war and in fact dodged fighting in a war? How can he show the temperament and compassion needed to guide the United States in troubling times when during his campaign he changes what he says at the drop of a tweet? What would he do as president when he can’t tweet like he can as a private citizen? What would he do with the religious and ethnic minorities? Would he put them in some kind of camps and say that he has to find out why the United States was attacked, so until he does, he will have to put all minorities away? Hillary Clinton has said she would be president for everyone, the people who vote for her and those who don’t. She has been in the Situation Room and worked with the military and Congress and has already mourned with us in troubled times. We hope there will not be another 911-type attack on the United States. But if there were, we believe Hillary Clinton would be the kind of president the United States should have.
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GOP, Democratic presidential hopefuls are both scary To the Editor:
One candidate has “made billions” saying “YOU’RE FIRED” and “IN REAL ESTATE,” on the backs of small contractors he’s bankrupted by building his palaces and casinos. Though running for president, he refuses to disclose any financial information, even whether or not he pays taxes. He admires Vladimir and Saddam. He accuses his opponent of having every character flaw he flaunts. Where is the media outcry for his tax returns, conflicts of interest, health records and foreign entanglements? All we know is that he’s stiffed small businesses and “Trump U” students, insulted Hispanics, African-Americans, war heroes, grieving parents, women and Muslims, and manufactures his products in China and Bangladesh. On international television he tells his opponents “to go F$#? themselves!” He’s so utterly unfit for the presidency that he’s scary! The other candidate has released 30-plus years of tax returns and spent her entire adult life in public service under the grueling media spotlight – not to become a billionaire reality TV star, but to stand up for her family and all American families. Before she was asked to serve as Secretary of State, her family established a charity that has helped millions around the world and is internationally respected. She is by all measures the most qualified candidate for President, and one of the best-liked Americans on earth! Nonetheless, every aspect of her life has been under relentless, merciless criticism, because she’s scary too! She is, after all, a strong, smart, experienced, passionate and capable woman. Ann Guill Winston-Salem
Donald Trump doesn't speak for
this black woman, black community To the Editor:
Donald Trump doesn’t speak for me or the African-American community. It’s insulting and offensive that Donald Trump thinks one church appearance will undo the divisive undertone of his campaign. He’s played to misleading stereotypes about people of color, courted white nationalists with a wink and a nod, and up until now he has refused to speak in front of a black audience. Black America is fully aware of what’s at stake with a Trump presidency, and his vision for America hardly includes us. Trump wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act without even thinking through how it would hurt African-Americans. He’s repeated by likened inner cities to war zones, and he refused to disavow an endorsement from former KKK leader David Duke four times in one interview. Hillary Clinton gets it. She began her career working for the Children’s Defense Fund, where she investigated segregation in Alabama schools. Clinton helped expand Head Start, and sponsored laws to end racial profiling. There couldn’t be a clearer contrast between the Democratic and Republican candidates, and I’m standing with her because I know she’ll stand with me.
Virgie M. Rollins, a Michigan native Democratic National Committee Black Caucus Chairwoman Detroit, Michigan
President Obama got it right: Sentencing reform needed in U.S. To the Editor:
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers Jr. (D-Michigan) and House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (DTexas) released the following state-
ments after the White House announced the commutation of the sentences of 111 individuals last week: Conyers: “We are grateful for having worked with President Obama to make reforms to our criminal justice system. Without his persistent leadership, this would not have happened. It adds to the legacy of the 44th President. This is the right thing to do, but it is only a partial solution to the problem. My position consistently has been that Congress needs to take action to reform sentencing laws to prevent unfair and unjust sentences from being imposed in the first place. I appreciate the President’s support for legislation we have been working on to reform sentencing and other aspects of our criminal justice system.” Jackson Lee: “I am encouraged by President Obama’s commutation of sentences of 111 individuals – who were all victims of unjust sentencing. Nearly all of these men and women would have been released and contributing back to society already had they been convicted under today’s laws or reform proposals. I welcome and applaud the commutations of the sentences of these individuals. Incarcerating people for unwarranted lengths of time serves no constructive purpose. The President has recognized this, as has Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and I hope the Administration’s Clemency Project will continue to address the multitude of cases in which sentence reductions are appropriate. Of course, the need to engage in such a broad review of sentences exists largely because our sentencing laws and policies, particularly for drug offenses, urgently need to be changed. We need to eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing and let judges impose appropriate sentences based on the facts and circumstances of each case, and we should eliminate the higher penalties for crack cocaine relative to powder cocaine offenses. I am heartened that there is a growing, bipartisan recognition of the problem of over incarceration and I hope this will lead to sentencing reform this Congress.”
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Whether patriots disguised as “Indians” or heirs of [Crispus] Attucks at a Woolworth’s lunch counter or drag goddesses marching down Fifth Avenue, the power of disruption has been the overwhelming tool of the otherwise oppressed in their respective marches toward equity in the American Dream. In many ways, a dream – a la Dr. King – has been the cadence along a similar set of civil steps. Doubtless, the most visible such March has been that of colors into America’s otherwise whiteness. But, let’s not forget that the first to protest oppression in America were the continent’s original inhabitants. Atop the victory of white colonists over “Indians,” the colonials then cried out for their own rights. Made whole in the 20th century along arguments for full equality, civil rights for people of color have become the marquee symbol of America’s failure to reach its promise of full, equal participation. Never mind that the culture of color has influenced the wider “popular” culture through humor, music and
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fashion; some might argue that influence has become definition. Nonetheless, short of the outliers who have, against overwhelming social obstacles, achieved economic parity, there still exist barriers that make every achievement even more remarkable. The recent obsession with which “lives matter” has disrupted American political discourse, if not city streets and other cultural moments. Nary a rally nor awards show – or even the once sacred NFL pregame exposition – is immune from the injection of the relativist statement regarding the life-colors that warrant attention. We didn’t arrive here, in the throes of this argument, accidentally. Clearly, the rhetorical tool – “what matters” – is new, but the sentiments are rooted in centuries of American history. The United States is, if nothing else, a series of marches toward civil rights – toward freedom. Whether punctuated by bugle calls and bayonets or highlighted by occupations and sitins, the cadence of milestones is generally similar: Visibility: In a nation of 300 million, “I” deserve to stand out. “I” am an individual with my own strengths and weaknesses. If “I” join with others like me to bring attention to certain traits that we share, and for which we may otherwise be discriminated
against, we assert our humanity against a set of institutions which may not naturally include us. For some groups, like those defined by gender or race, visibility is easily achieved, indeed it is often the basest reason for discrimination in the first place. For others, along sexuality or ideological lines, the assertions are less passive. Think about pride parades and spiritual rallies.
rights. In many ways, this has become the standard that most societies have used as the achievement. By “desegregating,” Americans stuck feathers in their collective cap by busing black children to white schools and by giving women the right to vote and by giving LGBT the ability to serve in the armed forces. Viewing history in the lens of the present, the question of why these are achievements, underlies the absurdity in the historical institutional failures of basic human decency.
to do the “most good on average” which we pair against the achievements of individuals who’ve voluntarily (or by genetics) collected into groups. Still, education stands as the grand totem to inequality. Until every child in America can achieve the same quality education – a full investment in the power of words – equality remains a chimera.
Integration: Creating space within the institutional hierarchy is the next step on the march to full
Equality: In America, this is the yet-unfulfilled promise of our Constitutional experiment. Overcoming the institutional, economic, and cultural barriers that continue to delineate a pro-forma (de-facto) segregation between neighborhoods, opportunities, and access to power is the front line of many of the greatest fights today. Beyond acceptance and integration, equality (implicitly, of opportunity) highlights the reality that the power of (black) words is still not equally accessible by every individual in society. Power has been concentrated within institutions that, by their nature, tend to denude the power of the individual. The challenge of America’s next evolution is captured in the great duality between the integrated whole’s ability
Equity: Among that small swath of those Americans who, by the birthright of their gender, color, and sexuality, are equal-from-the-start (or those who’ve achieved equality in earlier marches), there is a fight for a more “fair” distribution of scarce resources. Thus, we see increasing arguments about how incomes are distributed, about wealth and taxation. Not baked into any constitutional promise, but omnipresent in the emerging cultural rhetoric, is the assertion that all Americans “deserve” something more than mere equality in opportunity. Equity addresses the equality of outcome. The failure of current political discourse is that discussions about equity still ignore those groups and individuals for whom equality has still not been achieved. Thus, arguments among those in power regarding the spoils of equality have distracted us
teacher who provided them with motivation and inspiration. There is truly a correlation between the education system of a country and the strength of a country. All students at all levels have equal excitement and eagerness. Students from elementary school to college must understand and accept the serious nature of school. The competition starts early and will only get more intense. Don’t let it scare you. In fact, have fun with it. Learning new material at any point in your life is always a good thing. Having a solid education will help you in your future endeavors. This is what many of us know not what we think. Speaking clearly, hav-
ing your subjects and your verbs agree will always get you a seat at the decisionmaking table. If you use a cell phone as most students do, there is a text speak that you use. My strong advice to you as a future leader is not to write and text the same way. When I reflect back upon some of my “school days,” there are several things that come to mind. First, I remember how big my elementary school was. It was probably so big because we were so small. I am sure that it is the same for younger students today. High school was probably a coming of age experience for me. Changing classes, having different teachers and taking part in clubs and organizations
were all new to me. Walking home from high school, my friends and I would always hear the adults ask about our day in school and how much homework did we have. I will simply say we always had homework in high school. Homework was a dreaded work yet a necessary work and it paid off in the end. While many of us have children that have graduated from high school and gone on to post high school opportunities, we must still support public education. As we move forward, I do hope that more young people choose teaching as a career. They will become change agents in the lives of students. As parents, grandparents and love providers, let
Acceptance: Merely the second step on the road to full rights, the now-visible group is granted acceptance among the greater populous. The power gradients between the objectified group— those who’ve gained “acceptance”—and the granters-of-acceptance remain. It implies that there is still something unequal, but for which outright and institutional discrimination is no longer tenable. Often this is hurried along as the ancillary traits that cling to the initial source of discrimination become condiments to cover up the “less palatable” traits. Think about how wrapping the rhetoric of black power in “Christian” terms or making gay rights about “love” have advanced those specific causes.
from the fact that we still lack full participation by many groups and individuals. When individuals still linger in their fights for visibility and acceptance, scheming for the redistribution of resources among the already-equal is, in itself, an unfair use of resources which should be directed toward full equality. A fair argument can be made that with full equality, equity will naturally follow. Let’s not entrap ourselves within literal bindings. Black, in 2016, means rainbow. Black means Gray. Black means red, white, and blue. We are all black inside. Black lives matter. Blue lives matter, and pink lives, and rainbow lives. Thus, it’s true: Black lives matter. Jason Leclerc is an internationally renowned p o e t (PoetEconomist.Blogspot.c om), prolific blogger (SemioticArbitrage.blogsp ot.com), film-maker (FLAG, 2018), and political columnist (Watermark Magazine). As concerned with form as he is with quality storytelling, the author of Momentitiousness brings his socioeconomic theories to bear each day through trade. Learn more about Leclerc and his new book Black Kettle on http://momentitiousness.co m/black-kettle/
Invest in education: the catalyst for change James Ewers Jr.
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It is safe to say that school has started in almost every city in America. As my Jamaican dad would say, “Jimmy me boy, your free paper has burned.” In other words, your summer vacation is over and school has begun. The stores have provided the latest in school fashions for some months now. However, there are a number of school systems across the country that now have their students in uniforms. Those in favor of uniforms say that it saves
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parents money and it places less peer pressure on students. Every store has some type of back-toschool special. Electronics top almost everyone’s list of must-have items. After all, a student today can’t go back to school without a tablet, a cell phone or a personal computer. Whatever happened to pens, pencils, paper and crayons? Teachers are also getting back into the swing of things. They have prepared their rooms with great care making them look inviting and warm. Teachers influence and shape the minds of our students. That is a high calling! I believe teachers have some of the most powerful positions in the country. Every successful person can always point to a
James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is formerly from Winston-Salem. He is a retired college administrator.
The importance of prenatal care
Forsyth County Department of Public Health knows there is a direct correlation between early prenatal care and healthy babies. Babies of mothers who do not get prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low birth weight, and five times more likely to die within the first year of life than those born to mothers who do get care. With early prenatal care, doctors can spot fetal problems, address any health conditions and social risk factors moms may have. With the support of a Pregnancy Care Manager, moms-to-be are advised and encouraged to keep all prenatal appointments. Pregnancy Care Managers can help pregnant women and their OB doctors [obstetricians] identify needs. During a prenatal visit, the OB team will educate mom on proper nutrition. She’ll learn that pregnancy does not mean you’re eating for two. Only 300 additional calories can be added safely to mom’s diet during pregnancy. Mom to be will learn that she should not eat
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us encourage and support our children. Let us give them the boost of hope and help that they need. Let us value education in our homes. As I reflect back now, everyone in my neighborhood in East Winston in WinstonSalem, N.C., placed a high value on education. My neighborhood was diverse educationally yet rich in wisdom and common sense. Education is still the catalyst for change that it has always been. The investment that we make in it will always pay dividends.
uncooked seafood like sushi and to avoid rare or undercooked beef or poultry because of the risk of “contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.” She may be surprised to hear deli meats could be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. At a second trimester visit, baby’s growth begins to be closely followed. This is an indicator of how baby is doing. A member of mom’s OB team will use a Doppler instrument to hear baby’s heartbeat. All throughout pregnancy, fetal testing is done. During the first trimester, tests includes blood tests – to check for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, syphilis, cystic fibrosis, Rh factor, and HIV – as well as a urine culture and a Pap smear. A nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound with a blood test is done to determine the possibility that baby will have a chromosomal abnormality. At second trimester an Alpha-fetoprotein screening (AFP) is done also called MSAFP (maternal serum AFP). Abnormal levels of AFP may be an indicator of chromosomal abnormalities. A glucose tolerance test takes place somewhere
between 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. The test measures levels of sugar (glucose) in the mom’s blood. Abnormal glucose levels could be a sign of gestational diabetes which in turn could affect mom and baby’s health. At every prenatal appointment someone on mom-tobe's OB team will ask how she’s doing physically and emotionally. Mom-to-be's Pregnancy Care Manager will be there all the way for mom explaining stages of pregnancy, teaching the signs of preterm labor and educating mom on labor and delivery – supporting information provided by the OB team. Every prenatal appointment is important. Early detection of fetal problems can be addressed and the health of mom-to-be will be priority. Early and regular prenatal healthcare equates to Healthy Mom Healthy Baby! For more information contact Forsyth County Department of Public Health Pregnancy Care Management at 336-703-3243. Carolyn Moolhuyzen is a care management team leader at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.
Tracy Clayton named Wells Media Expert-in-Residence A10 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
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Tracy Clayton, writer, humorist, and co-host of the nationally recognized podcast Another Round, has been named the 20162017 Ida B. Wells Media Expert-in-Residence for the Anna Julia Cooper Center at Wake Forest University. Named for famed antilynching advocate Ida B. Wells-Barnett, the Wells Residency develops a yearlong relationship between the Anna Julia Cooper Center and a journalist with a record of compelling work about Southern issues and an eye on gender and racial equality. During the residency, the Wells Expert-inResidence produces writing or media, engages with students and community and shares expertise with faculty. As part of her yearlong residency, Clayton will visit Wake Forest on Nov. 14-18. Her visit, immediately on the heels of the election, will include public events with faculty, students, and community members encouraging broad, engaging conversations in her signature style of humor and insight. Prior
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to her visit, Clayton will engage the Wake Forest community through high profile social media events, and a small group of media interns will travel to New York City to work directly with her. Additional events are planned for spring. “The Anna Julia Cooper Center is thrilled that Tracy has agreed to be an integral part of our media, race, and gender conversations,” said Maya Angelou Presidential Professor Melissa HarrisPerry, who is the center’s director. “She brings a generational sensibility reflecting the experiences of our students, a Southern identity informing her analysis, and a deep curiosity that leads her audiences to both hilarious and insightful conclusions. Clayton’s work is perfectly posi-
tioned at the nexus of a changing media landscape that raises critical questions about race and gender in both form and content. I can’t wait to see what new ideas Clayton sparks for our students and community." The residency emphasizes and embraces the pivotal role journalism plays as a way to advance justice — echoing Wells’ belief that “the way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” “It is an immense honor to have been chosen as the AJC Center's media expertin-residence,” said Clayton. Clayton is from Louisville, Kentucky, and is a graduate of Transylvania University. In 2014, she joined BuzzFeed and is co-host of the podcast Another Round. The show has been praised as wry, witty and intelligent. In 2016, Another Round scored big interviews, including Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The Cooper Center is an interdisciplinary center at Wake Forest University.
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The Winston-Salem Tiny indians competed against several teams in Piedmont youth Football and Cheer league/american youth Football (PyFCl/aFl) on Saturday, Sept. 3. The Gold mitey mites displayed great competition against the Kernersville Raiders. offensive players of the day were: Jaylin murry, antonio Samuels, Daviel eldridge, Quinton Stone, Tejuan miller, Jhamari hall, Daviare eldridge, and Demarius Barr. all combined for over 500 rushing yards, thanks to the big guys up front. The entire defense showed with dynamic hits from Jatravis hall and D-Rock eldridge. So far this season, the indians Gold mitey mites have outscored opponents for a total of 90-0 in three weeks. “We are proud of our players! They work extra hard in practice, which showed on Saturday. Thanks to my coaching staff and parents’ support. We wouldn't be able to do this without them,” said head Coach lenard Green. indians have two new head coaches for this year’s Gold and Burgundy Tiny mite squads, which are ages 5,
Last Saturday the Winston-Salem Tiny Indians hosted a number of games at their home field located on Waterworks Road. In the Mitey Mite division, the Indians hosted the Kernersville Raiders.
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Reagan's strong first quarter propels them to
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North Forsyth running back Darius Williams gets run to the ground by Reagan defenders Stephen Chesney, 90, and Dwayne Sawyers, 1, during the gameThursday. By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle
The Reagan Raiders looked to continue their winning trend against north Forsyth last Thursday and they did just that. The Raiders defeated north Forsyth by the score of 19-6, with a great first quarter in which they scored 13 points and never looked back. after suffering a Week 1 loss to mt. Tabor, Reagan bounced back to defeat Glenn in Week 2. north Forsyth, on the other hand, was looking for its first victory of the season after the Week 1 loss to Glenn. Reagan took the opening kickoff and methodically drove the ball down the field with quick passes from quarterback Gabriel hollingsworth and a strong running game. The Raiders had the Viking defense off balance the entire drive as they could not stop the Raider offense. The Raiders scored on a run from freshman
running back D.J. moyer to take a 7-0 lead. as for north Forsyth, the team continued to have trouble moving the football against the Raider defense the same way they had against Glenn in Week 1. Viking running back Darius Williams ran hard but found little daylight early to try and gain any momentum. having to punt following a 3 and out Raider punt returner Brendon mills returned the punt all the way to the 12 yard line, setting up another touchdown from hollingsworth to Zavion hamilton, making the score 13-0 after a failed point after try. “The game plan was to start off the game with the defense setting the tone and
Glenn, Mt. Tabor seek to get back into rhythm By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle
For today's Junior Varsity football matchup between Glenn and mt. Tabor each team will look to get back into rhythm. last week s game for Glenn was canceled due to weather concerns and mt. Tabor is coming off back-toback game cancellations against Winston-Salem prep and Carver due to lack of players. Glenn is looking to improve upon its 11 record while mt. Tabor seeks to go 2-0 and stay undefeated. With the long layoff for both teams rust may be an issue early on. mt. Tabor opened up the season with a
decisive victory over Reagan by the score of 21-7. Glenn started their 2016 campaign with a victory against north Forsyth before getting blitzed by Reagan the next week falling 24-8 to the Raiders. Glenn JV head coach Stephen herring says he is happy with the performance of his team thus far in the season. he says they are a young team and since they only have around 33 players his guys are going through ups and downs. “Defensively i think we have improved on our alignments and assignments,” said herring. “We are definitely reading our keys and aligning better than
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the offensive guys came out hungry and focused,” said Chris mcCoy, Reagan JV head Coach. “We executed very well and we stuck to the game plan, and we put points on the board.” The start of the second quarter seemed to wake the Viking defense up as they did not surrender another point during the first half. Unfortunately, the Raider defense played equally well during at the same time, stifling the north Forsyth offense with great run defense and pressure on quarterback marquez hurst every time he dropped back to pass. The north Forsyth offense continued to be plagued by offensive penalties that put the team’s offense in long yardage situations. The Viking offense is run-dominated but having to start a drive with 1st and 15 or 2nd and 10 allowed the Raider defense to pin their ears back and rush the passer on obvious passing downs. “We are still working on execution both offensively and defensively; it just
didn't go our way tonight,” says Corey Stewart, north Forsyth JV head Coach. “overall i'm happy with the performance the guys gave, but we have to clean up some of the execution mistakes and false start penalties.” north Forsyth came out of the half and received the ball first in the third quarter. The offense second to have made adjustments from the first half as it started to run the ball off tackle and started gaining yardage against the Raider defense. The offense held the ball for more than six minutes of the third but once again was bit by the penalty bug which caused their drive to end. Reagan was able to drive the ball into Viking territory late in the third quarter but could not convert the drive into points as Reagan turned the ball over on downs. The Vikings took over but the Raider defense was unrelenting with their pressure causing north Forsyth to punt. The See Reagan on B2
Stephen Herring, Glenn JV head coach, is excited to get his team back onto the field against Mt. Tabor.
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A running back for the Indians, Mitey Mite Gold squad breaks free during a recent game against the Kernersville Raiders.
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d 7. Head Coach of the Gold Tiny Mite Squad, lumbo Alomia, stated, "I'm proud of my team. They nt out and handled business. Discipline and a physical le of play made it possible for the win." Key offensive players for the Indians’ Tiny Mite Gold he contest against Forsyth County Bronco White team
Indians Mitey Mite Gold quarterback Jhamari Hall runs in the extra point during the regular season matchup with the Kernersville Raiders on Saturday, Sept. 3. were: Semaj Reid with 2 TDs, Joel Hayes, Amare Gregory mentioned that is the key to a successful journey, McClinton and King-Chiles with 1 TD each. "As my first and that’s what he teaches his players. year being a head coach, I am impressed with how the On Sep. 10, the Winston-Salem Tiny Indians will celplayers listen, learn and expedite," said Columbo. ebrate homecoming. The community is invited to come In the next contest, the Indians Tiny Mite Burgundy out and enjoy the activities for the day. The field is at the displayed great competition in their matchup with the Ray Agnew Sports Complex, 901 Waterworks Road. Pfafftown Packers. After a hard fought battle, the Indians Sandra Green is president of the Winston-Salem Tiny were able to come out with the victory. Head Coach Indians. Carlos Gregory was very proud of his team as they played hard and displayed great sportsmanship and teamwork.
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Reagan running back D.J. Moyer, No. 6 in black, attempts to break free from the North Forsyth defender in last week’s game.
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Viking punt was blocked, setting up first down at the 16yard line and Reagan scored another touchdown. making the score 19-0. With time running out in the fourth quarter, North Forsyth quarterback Marquez Hurst hit wide receiver
(Right)N orth Forsyth wide receiver Jaydon Hickman, No. 88 in white, returns a punt for big yardage against Reagan.
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we were. Offensively we are catching the ball better, we just got o be able to run the ball better. We have to help our defense out and not keep them on the field most of the time.” Herring said their game plan going into today's game is to just focus on his own team. He says the coaching staff hopes they have prepared their team well enough during the preseason and summer. “Mt. Tabor is a good team, they are a solid team. They are always a big team and we are not the biggest kids on the block so we are going to have to come out and be on our A game offensively, defensively and special teams. We can’t afford costly turnovers and defensively they just have to continue performing strong like they have the last two games. Mt. Tabor JV head coach Mike Lovelace says he knows Glenn is a tough team and looks forward to the game. He says he was happy with the Week 1 performance of his team against Reagan. He is looking forward to his team playing after the long layoff of the last two
Brandon Davis with a quick hitch pass and Davis made one man miss and he was off to the races with an 80-yard touchdown catch bringing the score to 19-6. That would be the last time they had the ball as Reagan recovered the onside kick and ran the clock out winning the game by the same score. “We preach defense and defense wins ball games and that's what we are hanging our hats on. In the game of football defense is the more aggressive side of the ball and
we ride with that and the guys focus on that and offense will catch up but we have work to do,” says McCoy. Stewart wants to build off of the performance of the defense and wants his team to clean up their penalties on offense. He says he saw some things he liked that his staff will look at on film before they take on Carver in next week’s matchup. Reagan takes on East Forsyth next week.
Art Blevins inducted into the Parkland Athletic Hall of Fame T H E C H R ON I C LE
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Art Blevins, director of the Hanes Hosiery Community Center, was inducted into the Parkland High School Athletic Hall of Fame Thursday, Sept. 1. Blevins has been a mainstay in the Parks and Recreation department of Winston-Salem for over 30 years. This was the inaugural class of the Parkland HOF. The committee chose Blevins unanimously. Blevins said he was very honored to have been selected part of the Parkland HOF. “With God, all things are possible, and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. God has truly blessed me. I am a lucky man. I am blessed to have a great wife, wonderful daughter, great mother and great family and real friends I can count on and thousands of kids I call my own.”
Blevins was one of eight inductees that also included; Tom Cash, Paul Cloud, Louis “Josh” Henighan II, Tome Muse, Bruce Shelton, Homer Thompson and James Webster Jr. Art Blevins in 1976 graduated from Parkland High School, where he played varsity football for the late, great coach Homer Thompson. In 1978, Blevins started his own youth sports program out of his own pocket in his old Southside neighborhood for underprivileged kids. Blevins grew up in Southside and watched some of his childhood friends get in trouble or to jail, so the program was started to keep children off the streets and to be into something positive. Blevins soon had over 100 kids playing ball, and the Winston-Salem recreation department took notice and offered him a job. He was hired and ran
the Forest Park summer recreation playground in the summer and the Skyland recreation center in East Winston in the fall and winter. Successful athletic programs and city championships in basketball and baseball followed and so did the kids and parents over the years. Blevins has touched thousands of children’s lives who have been in his recreation programs whether at Forest Park, Skyland, South Fork, or Hanes Hosiery over the years. Blevins has won 16 awards for his work with kids and the community. He says, “One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, or how much money I had. But what matters the most is that I was important in the life of a child.”
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Members and representatives of the first Parkland High School Athletic Hall of Fame class are shown. Front row, left to right, are Art Blevins; Louis “Josh” Henighan II; Anne Thompson, who is standing in for her late father, Coach Homer Thompson; and Larry Shelton, standing in for his late brother Bruce Shelton. Back row, left to right, are James Webster Jr., Coach Tome Muse and Paul Cloud.
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Winston Lake Golf Association awards several scholarships SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The Winston Lake Senior Golf Association scholarship awards banquet was held Friday, July 28 at the Winston Lake Golf Course. The Blalock scholarships are presented each year to students who have excellent achievements in academics and community service. The scholarship is named in honor of the Blalock family, which is one of the charter members and a gold sponsor of the association. Reginald Blalock and his family were on hand to give words of encouragement to
the scholarship recipient. They also recognized Charles Butler, scholarship chairman, and the selection committee for their due diligence in the selection process. Mr. Butler and Laverne Blalock presented eight $1,000 scholarship checks to these recipients: Mychala Rene’ Wolfe, Christina Renee Boyd, Samantha Kristina Leath, Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Genesis Brunae Graham, Levern Blaylock, Jacora Makay Lane, Lorenzo Grey Graise, Jr., Reginald Blaylock and Antonia Alyssa Hicks.
{Left} Front row left to right – Mychala Rene’ Wolfe, Christina Renee Boyd; second row – Samantha Kristina Leath, Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Genesis Brunae Graham; back row – Levern Blaylock, Jacora Makay Lane, Lorenzo Grey Graise, Jr., and Reginald Blaylock. Not pictured Antonia Alyssa Hicks.
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Athletic supplier comes to the aid of Grayhounds SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Anthony Warren was in a state of nearpanic when he came across some information recently. Warren, vice-president of the Winston-Salem Grayhounds AYFL football program was searching for a company that could supply his teams with uniforms for their scrimmage in Durham. Warren had been told that the uniforms that he had ordered wouldn’t be in on time and he was scrambling to find a supplier to produce them in four days. It was through a chance encounter with another program that Warren arrived at the solution to his dilemma. While talking to James Williams, president of the Pfafftown Packers, Warren heard about a
local company that specializes in the sale of wholesale uniforms, Team Athletic Gear. After talking with a representative of the company, he found out they could produce a uniform quickly and inexpensively. In fact, Team Athletic Gear (TAG) decided to donate a total of 28 jerseys (complete with numbers) to the Grayhounds. “I am very appreciative of Team Athletic Gear,” Warren said. “We didn’t know what we were going to do because we couldn’t find anyone who could get jerseys to us in that quick turnaround time. So we feel very fortunate to know that we have that resource (Team Athletic Gear) available to us if there is something that we need on short notice.” Warren said the Grayhounds were
overjoyed when they found out the jerseys were coming to them at no expense. “It was wonderful that they decided to donate the jerseys,” he said. “We are trying to build this program back up and that helped give us a boost.” Warren said he appreciates the owners of Team Athletic Gear for being so community-conscious. “I’ve known Mr. Davis (Sam) and his daughter (Theresa) for a long time and they have been involved in sports on a lot of levels here in WinstonSalem for years,” he said. “I hope they will have a lot of success and I know they will treat their customers fairly.” Theresa Davis, president of Team Athletic Gear, said she and her company are very civic-minded.
“I have been in sports all my life, following my daddy and my late brother (Napoleon Davis) through little league, AAU and high school sports,” she said. “So it’s kind of natural for me to be involved in a business involving sports. It is a pleasure for us to serve the public in this manner.” Team Athletic Gear is an outgrowth of two former enterprises operated by Ms. Davis, T-Shirts by Lady Tee and Fraternity Sorority Row – T-Shirts and More. “We’ve been doing this on and off for the last six years and we think we have found the perfect niche,” she said. “We hope to reach out to our former customers and continue to deliver a quality product at an affordable price.”
WSSU Athletics releases game day information SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Winston-Salem State University and the WSSU Department of Athletics has announced new security procedures for Bowman Gray Stadium for the 2016 season. WSSU's game day policies have been developed over the last year by a committee representing a cross-section of units working on Bowman Gray Stadium operations with a focus on providing a safe environment and enjoyable fan experience. Traffic – Parking Lots: Winston-Salem State University police and City of Winston-Salem police departments, along with the Winston-Salem Department of Transportation, have developed traffic patterns that will help you enter and exit the stadium’s parking lots as quickly as possible. Please follow the direction of the police and traffic control.
In order to assist with Winston-Salem and University law enforcement with the orderly flow of traffic and parking for the game, vehicles parking in “No Parking Zones” or illegally parked are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Please keep in mind that Bowman Gray Stadium is in the construction zone for the Salem Creek Connector, and some historical parking/tailgating areas, along with traffic patterns may be affected. 2016 Parking Fees: *All general public parking is $8.00 per space used, except in the South Parking Lot where it is $15.00 per space on game days. *Homecoming Game (October 15) rates shall be $10.00 general public parking used, except in the South Parking Lot where it is $20.00 per space on game days. *South Parking Lot is reserved and pre-sold. Remaining unsold spaces
will be sold on day of game at $15.00 for nonhomecoming games and $20.00 for Homecoming games. *Reserved parking is available in the South Parking Lot for $75.00. Vehicles must park in the assigned parking space. Towing will be enforced in the South Parking Lot for all games. *A vehicle may purchase up to six (6) tickets for six spaces. *Parking tickets (all tickets) must be displayed on the dashboard. Traffic Management will monitor parking lots to make sure the number of tickets corresponds to the number of spaces used. Parking Lots Open / Close: Open: *8:00 a.m. East Parking Lot Only (games on September 17 & 24). All other parking lots open at 12 noon *Homecoming (October 15). All parking lots open at 6:00 a.m.
*1:30 p.m. Kickoff (October 22). All parking lots open at 8:00 a.m. *North Gate opens at 4:00 p.m. for games with a 6:00 p.m. kickoff (September 17 & 24) *North Gate opens at 11:00 a.m. for the Homecoming game (October 15) *North Gate Opens at 11:30 a.m. for games with a 1:30 p.m. kickoff (October 22) *No re-entry policy in the parking lots will be strictly enforced Close: *All parking lots will close at 11:00 p.m. for games starting at 6:00 p.m. and two hours after the completion for games starting at 1:30 p.m. Horn$ Parking Lot (North Gate): *Lot opens two hours before game time and is available to HORN$ members only. *This season there will not be signs with your name on them in the HORN$ Lot. All parking
will correspond with a number, and there will be ushers on hand to help guide patrons to their appropriate space. IMPORTANT GAMEDAY PRICING INFORMATION: *Season Ticket Packages: $75 *Season Parking (South Lot): $75 *Day of Game Parking: South Lot, $15 plus game ticket. Homecoming parking in South Lot is $25. *West Lot parking is $8 per space. *The RESERVED SOUTH parking lot will open at 12 noon. *Tickets will be sold at the East Gate starting at 2:00 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the Anderson Center on game day. *Students should also be aware that there is a fee to park, and with the stadium being within a short walking distance from campus, students are urgedto walk in groups to Bowman Gray Stadium.
*Concession, game staff and vendors will park in the NW corner of the West Lot. *Student-athletes should park at Civitan Park. *Visitors to the Chancellor’s tent on day it’s being used must have a game ticket to enter the game, and must have your invitation in order to gain admittance. We also ask that you help keep our stadium clean by placing your garbage in the trash receptacles. WSSU Administration and Emergency Operations Personnel are continuously monitoring the weather and if any change is deemed necessary, we will inform the public as soon as possible. The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics thieryour visit to Bowman Gray Stadium. And remembe.
Community Briefs
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools begins partnership with Discovery Education Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, has announced a new, three-year partnership bringing students and educators dynamic digital resources and customized professional development that supports its new Mobile Learning Communities (MLCs) initiative. Through this new collaboration, WS/FCS educators will, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, integrate Discovery Education’s Science Techbook (Grades 5-12), Social Studies Techbook (Grades 6-8) and Math Techbook (Middle and High School) into classroom instruction. In addition, all K-12 classrooms across the district will have access to Discovery Education Streaming Plus, a comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 curricular areas. The goals of the program are to enhance student achievement, creativity, communication and collaboration through the integration of technology into instruction; help students achieve media literacy mastery and develop positive digital footprints; improve student engagement and extend learning beyond the classroom; and provide a digital-rich learning environment for all students. For more information about Discovery Education’s Techbook series, or other services and resources from Discovery Education, visit www.discoveryeducation.com. Nominations Sought for Outstanding Women Leaders Program Committee Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke is accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on the Outstanding Women Leaders Program Committee, a new advisory panel the City Council authorized earlier this year to oversee the Outstanding Women Leaders awards program. The Outstanding Women Leaders awards were initiated in 2003 by Burke to honor women who have demonstrated leadership and service in the community. The committee will have five members who will be responsible henceforth for selecting honorees and planning the awards program. The committee will hold its first meeting in December. Citizens interested in serving on the committee should contact the City Secretary’s office at 336727-2224 or send an email to melaniej@cityofws.org. The application deadline is Oct. 5, 2016.
H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem receives gift from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem will use the gift to deliver nutritious meals to many of the 40,000 hungry children in our area. In the two and a half years that H.O.P.E. has been in operation, over 100,000 healthy meals have been delivered to children in need, and over 150,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered to their families, in an effort to aid brain development, school performance and overall health. Meals are delivered on Sundays year-round to neighborhoods in need where volunteers and WFU and WSSU athletes sit and talk with the children about healthy diet, exercise and learning. Over 60 faith groups, three colleges, many WSFCS schools and community groups, as well as the families that are served, all work together to bring food and joy to those in need. H.O.P.E. is very grateful for the generous support of Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation in this effort! SECU Members partner with N. C. Feeding America Food Banks for 6 Million Meal project The coolers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina are filled with potatoes, corn, and other produce thanks to a three-year grant from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation, which is having a positive impact on hunger in Northwest North Carolina. Last year, SECU Foundation Executive Director Jama Dagenhart, Foundation Board Member McKinley Wooten, Jr. and NC Association of Feeding America Food Banks Executive Director Alan Briggs announced a $1.2 million grant that will provide six million meals over the next three years for struggling North Carolinians. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina is in their second year of utilizing these funds. The grant supports North Carolina’s Feeding America food banks in providing families in need access to fresh fruits and vegetables, tying in with the Association’s Farm to Food Bank initiative to rescue unharvested or unsold produce. Allegacy Federal Credit Union named as a 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplace In America Allegacy Federal Credit Union has been honored as one of the 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, competing with over 5,000 organizations of all sizes across the United States. Winners were chosen based on their commitment to employee health and exceptional corporate wellness programming, and will be recognized at the Corporate Wellness Conference in Washington D.C. in September. The award, presented by Healthiest Employers, evaluated applicants across six key categories: vision, culture/engagement, learning, expertise, metrics and technology. Applicants were evaluated with the proprietary Healthiest Employer Index, a 1-100 metric for wellness programming. Allegacy started the AllHealth Wellness Program in 2009 because it was simply the right thing to do for its employees. Employee participation has increased every year since the inception of the program and is now at 94 percent.
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Now through Oct. 1 - Winston Lake Road Closed for Construction The portion of Winston Lake Road off Waterworks Road that leads to Winston Lake has been closed to facilitate construction of the new Winston Lake Aquatic Park. The closure will remain in place for up to 60 days. Access to picnic shelters 2, 3, and 4 at Winston Lake Park is available via the park entrance on Old Greensboro Road. Through Oct. 12 – Small Business “Pathway to Success” Series The Forsyth County Public Library Southside Branch will hold the “Pathway to Success” series in the library auditorium, 3185 Buchanan St., for those thinking about starting their own business. Join us for one session, or all, as your schedule allows. Sessions run Wednesdays through Oct. 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. These programs are part of the Small Business Series at Forsyth County Public Library, in partnership with Forsyth Tech Small Business Center. Call 336-703-2980 for directions to Southside. For more information, call 336-7033023 or email lohmanj2@forsyth.cc. You may also register for each session at Forsyth Tech Small Business Center by calling 336-757-3810. All programs are free and open to the public. Today through Sept. 16 – Small Business Center Workshops The Small Business Center will offer the following seminars: Today, Thursday, Sept. 8: Managing a Non-Profit from 6-8 p.m. at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine Street. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Website Building 101 for Small Business, 6-8 p.m. at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, TEAM: Together Each Accomplishes More – Developing a Culture of Empowerment, 1-2:30 p.m., Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St.; How to Find Customers, 6-8 p.m. at the Forsyth County Public Library – Southside Branch, 3185 Buchanan Street. On Friday, Sept. 16, LinkedIn Clinic (hands on) Basics & All Stars, from 8-10 a.m. at the Swisher Center, 1108 Swisher Center Road Kernersville.
Today, Sept. 8 – Women on the Move Women On the Move for Hillary will be today, Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Big Winston Lounge, 740 N. Trade St. All ladies are asked to wear your pearls. For more information and to RSVP, call 336-7570036 or email dadams34@triad.rr.com.
Today, Sept. 8 – Senior Health Fair The fifth annual “Carillon Cares 4 You” Health Fair will be held at The Carillon senior living center, 4512 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, today, Thursday, Sept. 8. The fair will include top vendors from the health, wellness, and senior industry. The event is free, open to seniors, their families, and friends. Door prizes will be given away throughout the event. Registration will begin in The Carillon lobby at 2:30 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Parking will be at Food Lion across the street, and The Carillon’s shuttle will get you back and forth to your car. The Carillon is a senior independent living community that offers affordable apartment living for people ages 55 and above.
Sept. 9 – Breakfast with David Akers, retired NFL Pro Bowl kicker The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in partnership with WBFJ will host a Breakfast with David Akers on Friday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Home and Garden Building. David Akers is a retired NFL Pro Bowl kicker and ranks 8th all-time on the list of Field Goal kickers in the NFL. His recently released book “Winning in Spite Of” has Com. Cal on B7
inspired a speaking tour throughout the country.. Tickets are $20. RSVP to 336-727-2236.
Sept. 9 – 9/11 Remembrance Love Community Development Corporation, Inc. 3980 North Liberty Street, will hold a Remembrance on Sept. 9 at 1p.m. for all those who lost their lives on 9/11, along with those whose unselfish generosity to helped save lives during one of greatest tragedies in American history. Honorable Mayor Allen Joines will be the keynote speaker, along with other guest speakers. Refreshments will be served immediately following the program. Sept. 10 - 20th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day Black Family Day will be observed Saturday, Sept.10, in downtown Reidsville. Open to the public and sponsored by the Rebuilding the Block Initiative, Muhammad Mosque No. 34, local businesses and citizens.
Black Family Day is held annually. The outdoor program will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Market Square, 303 S. Scales St,, Reidsville. Families are encouraged to register online at http://www.facebook.com/blackfamilyday or http://www.blackfamilyday.org.
Sept. 10 – International Village Food and Music Festival On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Human Relations Commission is holding its annual International Village Food and Music Festival, from noon to 8 p.m. in Corpening Plaza. Cultures from all over the world will be showcased and celebrated through music, dancing, fashion shows, food, arts and crafts vendors, and information booths. The festival will be preceded by a Naturalization Ceremony at 11 a.m. in Corpening Plaza. For more information about Cultural Awareness Month, call City Link 311. Sept. 10 – Taste of Kenya Dinner
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Elder Richard Wayne Wood
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Sunday School Lesson
The Mountain of God Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10
By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the concept of the mountain in the millennial kingdom *See the connections between the future mountain of God and our lives today *Recognize the sovereignty of God in His provisions for us today
Background: The time is 733 B.C. isaiah is focused on how the Lord will deal with the faithful remnant of israel. He mentions the hill Ophel used to refer to Mt. Zion also meaning the entire city of Jerusalem. The remnant of the city of Jerusalem would find redemption in the prosperous future God will provide. The first five verses of chapter 25 begin to paint the picture of praise for God’s favor to the remnant. Lesson: isaiah has told us that Christ will rule from Mt. Zion/Jerusalem and will right all wrongs there first, though the entire world would be cleared of the wicked and the unrighteous. in verse 6 we are told of the feast and the lavishness of it. The feast is said to be fit for royalty indicating … and because that is how Christ will treat the remnant. The veil here, or covering, is a reference for a death shroud and all it entails. Taking it a bit further, we may say the reality of death for all, but it (death) is removed and replaced with life eternal. There is also a reference by some to spiritual blindness or ignorance and the veil of mourning that accompanies suffering and death. (Union Gospel Press). These are the explicit outcomes of sin (vs. 8), all of which will be wiped away. The latter part of verse 8 says that God will take away all disapproval of His people everywhere. God’s people will be purified and His name exalted (UGP). isaiah goes on to say in verse 9 that this is our God and our Lord whom we have waited for, implying here that there is a trust in Him that allows us to wait patiently for His chosen time of return. Jesus himself told us that the hour or the day is known only to God (Mt, 24:36). Jesus also advises us to spend our waiting time on faithfulness, watchfulness, stewardship, expectancy, and preparedness. Then we most assuredly may “… be glad and rejoice in his salvation (vs. 9). For in this mountain isaiah says that Jerusalem will, in the millennial period, experience the continued and constant presence of the Lord bringing peace, blessings, protection, and care (isa. 52:7-9; Zech. 2:10-12; 8:1-8). The mountain of the Lord will exhibit God’s sovereignty a way it has never yet been seen on earth. (Robert E. Wenger, UGP). For Your Consideration: What will happen to death when God’s kingdom is set up? Why does isaiah speak so in depth of Christ’s return when at the time He (Christ) had not even come the first time? Life’s Application: When preparing/planning an event, we always choose a venue that will host or accommodate and we select a menu that people will talk about for weeks after. isaiah has given us a “Save the Date” of sorts for an event planned to the nines and not to be rivaled. We have been given plenty of time to prepare for attendance and a guide book for being the perfect guest. The invitation is “vintage” now … thousands of years old. Prepare now.
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The Rev. Terrance Teron Evans will be installed as the new pastor of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1800 N. Liberty St., on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. The installation celebration service will begin on Sunday morning with Rev. Lemuel A. Montgomery, pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, from Amiss Ville, Virginia, preaching at the 11 a.m. service. The 4 p.m. service will be the Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller ii, pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, Flint Michigan. Miller is a native of Winston-Salem and is the son of the late Herbert Miller Sr. and Brenda Gordon Miller Evans is a member of First Baptist Church of
Lexington, N.C. and was an associate and youth minister at First Baptist under the leadership of Dr. Herbert Miller. He accepted his call into ministry and was licensed to preach in 1991, under the late Pastor Donald L. Salley and ordained under the High Point Educational Missionary Baptist Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Shaw University and has pursued further studies at Vintage Bible College and Seminary. He is married to Christy Fulton Evans, and they have three children: Sydni, Kyndal and Kennan. The public is cordially invited to attend. For more information contact Shirley hall at 336724-2540.
Individuals from the community came to check out the clothing giveaway. Many said they needed clothes for church and their jobs
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(Right) Rhonda Johnson, director of the Children’s Ministry and coordinator for the clothes giveaway/voter registration drive, shows off her voting T-shirt.
Winston-Salem church uses clothes giveaway to register people to vote
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According to church officials, Goler Metropolitan is an intergenerational congregation embracing the importance and value of every individual, and his or her age, gifts and talents. The idea for this event came about because of a church member who had a family member with an
abundance of clothing that the family member wanted to give to the church to do something with. The church in turn decided to hold a clothing drive. During the church's' monthly “lunch and learn” meeting they discussed the importance of voter registration and decided to combine the two events.
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Giving back to the community is a part of many church ministries around Winston-Salem. Goler Metropolitan used a clothing giveaway to get people in the door to achieve the church’s ultimate goal of registering individuals to vote.
Today, Sept. 8 Shekinah Glory Revival Union Baptist Church will host their final Shekinah Glory Revival today, Sept. 8. Dr. Charles Booth, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio will preach the evening service beginning at 7 p.m. Dr. Robert Scott, former pastor of Central Baptist Church in St. Louis, Mo., will conduct a lecture on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Youth will have study hall from 6-7 p.m. Dinner is included. Revival services are free and open to the public. Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 N. Trade St. Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack, Jr. is pastor and teacher. For more information call the church office, 336.724.9305 or visit www.unionbaptistwsnc.org.
Today, Sept. 8-9 Faith Unity’s Revival Faith Unity Missionary Church, in the chapel of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall at 1025 E. 14th St., will continue its revival Thursday and Friday, Sept. 8 & 9, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information, please contact the church at 336771-0023 or email at faithunitymc@yahoo.com.
Sept. 9-11 2016 Women’s Conference Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., invites the community to the 2016 Women’s Conference beginning on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Pastor Andrea Walker of Living Word Christian Worship Center will deliver the preached Word. On Saturday, Sept. 10, registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. General sessions and breakout classes will follow. On Sunday, Sept, 11, Pastor Marcy Jessup from Greater Love Fellowship Ministries of Ramseur will serve as the guest preacher during the 11 a.m. worship service. The theme of this year’s conference is: “Behind those masks … the princess within.” The conference is free; however, registration is requested. To register or for additional information, please contact the church office at 336-4182003 or Edna Smith at 336-7489008. Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Leach Sr. is pastor.
Sept. 10 Grant Writing Workshop The Grant Writers Workshop conducted by certified grant writers Dr. Ronald and Dr. Francene Hash will be held at Pathways for Life Training Center, 8025 North Point Blvd., Suite 256, on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Everything from A-Z about the skill of grant writing and how to build a professional team of writers within your church or organization will be covered. For details and to register, call 336-830-2328 or 704-293-3736 or email us at pathwaysforlife@gmail.com. Registration is required. Sept. 10 Yard Sale & Fish Fry Union Bethel AME Church, 1716 Richard Allen Lane, will hold a yard sale & fish fry on Saturday, Sept. 10. The yard sale will begin at 7 a.m. The public is invited.
Sept. 10 Grief Share Support Group Grief Care Ministry at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Rd., sponsors Grief Share on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The session topic is "The Journey of Grief-Part 2.” GriefShare is a support group for persons who are experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. GriefShare is nondenominational, designed to give encouragement and support on the grief journey from "mourning to joy." Each session features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. GriefShare is free, materials and refreshments are also available for those in attendance. For more information call church office, 336-7234531. Sept. 10 Women’s Day Luncheon A Women’s Day “entertainment luncheon” will be held at St. James A.M.E. Church 1-4 p.m., Sept. 10. Featured will be minister Will “EJ” Furches, Testimony Mime Ministry, and minister Sharon J. Crank, comedienne, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Shelby. A “special surprise guest” will also be in attendance. Donations are $30 per person. The Women’s Day co-chairpersons are Sis. Myrna Williams and Sis. Blondell Robinson. The public is
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cordially invited to attend. St. James is located at 1501 N. Patterson Avenue at the corner of 15th Street (across from the U.S. Post Office). The Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons is the pastor.
Sept. 10 Emergency Preparedness Fair The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4260 Clinard Road, Clemmons, will have an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. Members of the Lewisville and Clemmons Fire departments, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Red Cross, and Winston OEM/CERT will be present to provide demonstrations, handouts and exhibits. There will be children’s activities, games and balloon animals. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be chili and hot dogs available. For more information, contact Larry Morris at 336-945-9529. Sept. 10-11 Family and Friends Weekend Zion Memorial Baptist Church Family and Friends weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 11. There will be a cookout on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Praise, food, games, face-painting, and fun for the entire family will highlight this day. Additionally, we will sponsor our traditional clothing give-away. Sunday, Sept. 11 will be a day of worship and praise. The public is cordially invited to attend. The church is at 101 N. Dunleith Avenue. For more information, contact Doris Adams 336-287-2050. Sept. 10-11 Community Outreach Program Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center will have a community outreach on Saturday, Sept. 10 & Sunday, Sept. 11, at Parkland Park from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. The program will include Praise songs, dance selections and community group activities. Come hear the community address and testimonials of why God/Church is important and much more. Novant Health Breast Mobile will be there to offer mammograms. The church is located at 5307 Peters Creek Pkwy. For more information, please contact
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Rhonda Johnson, organizer for the giveaway/voter drive, said the clothing drive was used to attract the people they may not have otherwise been able to come in contact with. The church targeted areas around the church, such as the Bethesda Center, Better Women’s Shelter and the Salvation Army shelter to bring people in, along with Facebook and the church website. “We are in a time where we need to educate our people,” said Johnson. “When you start registering people, you educate them about the alternatives they have as far as how they can vote. Hopefully, with the people we have coming in today, it will make an impact on voting. This is a foundation that needs to be taught to our younger people because they are our future and they need to be aware and knowledgeable about the candidates.” People of all ages were coming in to check out the clothes that were available as well as to register to vote. The people who were able to find clothes and shoes to fit were very thankful for the items. “I feel like this is very
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helpful because some people don't have anything,” said Lakera Stevenson. “I think a lot of churches should do this because there are so many people in need.” Willie Leach, a newcomer in town from West Virginia, said, “Registering people to vote is very important because that's
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the only way we are going to find out what’s really going on. It’s up to us to vote the right people into the position to make sure they do what they say they will do. The clothing giveaway is a blessing because all I have is what’s on my back.” Goler Metropolitan Pastor Rev. Johnny L. Ruff says the church looked at the opportunity to give away clothes to the community but they didn't want to stop there and said, “Let’s see if we can also get people to register.” “This is a prime time for registration and we want everybody to have the opportunity to vote,” said
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the church administrative office at 336784-9347.
Sept. 11 Worship Service and Forum At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, on Sunday, Sept. 11, at worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. the Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “Peril and Panic: Living in the Age of Anxiety.” At Explorations, 9:15 a.m.. Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will speak on “Fear and What We Can Learn from It.” At the Forum at 9:15 a.m. Gus Preschle, who was at the scene on 9/11, will talk about “The World Trade Center Then and Now.”
Sept. 11 Gospel Explosion Musical Concert First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Ave., will host its annual Gospel Explosion musical concert on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. This concert is sponsored by the men of First Calvary Baptist Church. Gospel Explosion will feature The Mighty Wonders, a Winston-Salem group founded in 1956 by four high school students. The original members are deceased but their legacy continues through a powerful gospel group of nine members. This group’s music is high energy, spirit filled and anointed and will get hands clapping and feet moving. Other artists performing will be First Calvary Baptist Church Male Choir and Beyond the Doors. The concert is free and open to all to share in this celebration and ministry. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. For more information call 336-7242611. Derwin L. Montgomery is the pastor of the church. Sept. 11 Prophetic Release Conference Ambassador Cathedral presents Prophetic Release Conference on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Prophet Sylvester Walker. $150 worth of groceries will be given to the person who brings the most people.
Sept. 11-14 Annual Homecoming and Revival Steward’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 198 Anderson Road in Rural Hall, will have its Annual Homecoming and Revival on Sunday through Wednesday, Sept 11-14. The Rev. Beverly W. McMillian will deliver the 11 a.m. message. The 3 p.m. speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller and the WinstonSalem District of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church and Winston-Salem District Gospel Choir will be the guests. Nightly services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott Sr., pastor of New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, will be the guest. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sept. 14 Expect A Miracle First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 North Main Street, Kernersville, will hold its annual special service called Expect A Miracle on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 336-996-7388.
Sept. 16 and Oct. 1 "News Media 101” seminar The Winston-Salem Chronicle is sponsoring a free seminar for nonprofits, including churches, called "News Media 101: Getting Your Message Across," from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 1. It will be at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive in WinstonSalem. Registration is required. The dead-
Ruff. “We want people to understand the process and we certainly want people to be a part of this year’s election. It’s critical that we participate because when we fail to participate, we become victims. When we are involved, we have the opportunity to become victors.” Ruff said there are nothing but positives from events like these because in the short run they are meeting a need by helping people with clothing and getting people involved in the political process. In the long run, he says, it enables the church to help people to grow and be involved in the community. He said it’s something we as a people have not done enough of and we cannot sit back and wait for things to happen; we have to make them happen. Monique Broadway, a Winston-Salem native, said she was thankful for the giveaway and the opportunity to register to vote because of today's political climate. “It helps a lot when people don't really have much to get for their kids. It’s really nice to give back to the people who don't have a lot, and I'm really grateful,” Broadway concluded.
line for registration is Sept. 16. To register, send the full name of the nonprofit organization’s representative, the name of the nonprofit organization, cell phone number (home phone number if the person doesn't have a cell phone) and email address to letters@wschronicle.com. Please put in the subject field "Registering for News Media 101."
Sept. 17 Ladies Community Outreach Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center will have a community outreach on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. RICH Community Development Corporation and Holy Trinity FGFC will host it's SISTA's fellowship for ladies of all ages. This program is designed to encourage sisters, aunts, mothers and grandmothers to take action successfully in all areas of life. All are invited to attend and be empowered and encouraged as women. For more information please contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.
Sept. 17 100th Anniversary Celebration The Hanes Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is excited about the upcoming events celebrating our 100th Anniversary. Our theme is “A Century of Honoring the Past, Serving the Present, Dedicated to the Future.” Our upcoming events: Sept. 17, 4 p.m., Throwback Fashion Show featuring styles from 1920 to the present. (Dinner donation $10); building a Walkway of Faith Purchase a personalized brick or bricks in honor or memory of loved ones. ($50 each); October 30, 3 p.m - 100th Anniversary Worship Service - The Right Reverend James B. Walker, Presiding Prelate of the 7th Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will bring the message; Nov. 12, 5 p.m. - 100th Anniversary Gala/Silent Auction – Embassy Suites ( Donation $40); Nov. 2016 - Crystal Angels in honor or in memory of your loved ones. (Donation $5); December - The revealing of the Angel Tree. Please contact the church office for additional information at 336 724-7151. Sept. 18 Family and Friends Day St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church presents Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. This will be an afternoon filled with fun, fellowship, food & entertainment. We have the dynamic speaker Rev. Omar Dykes who will bring an inspiring & uplifting message. We will be entertained by the soulful & energetic NCBRC singers featuring Bethany Heath, Kristyn Daney, Kenya Little & Zakkiyah Niang. Wallace Wright & Friends will also provide musical entertainment. We will have a special appearance from storyteller Renee Andrews. Dress comfortably for this outdoor event. The family who brings in the largest donation will be crowned and recognized as the Family of the Year. Donations are already beginning to come in. We are counting on you to make this a successful event.
Sept. 18 Youth Program Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center located at 5307 Peters Creek Pkwy. will sponsor a day for youth grades K 5th. Join the Y-BO "Youth Breaking Out" program on Sunday, Sept.18 at 1 p.m. an This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.
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Monique Broadway, left, and Lakera Stevenson came out to register to vote and look for some clothes to help their families.
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Forsyth Tech has opened an Early Childhood LAB School at 2410 Oak Grove Center on the college’s main campus in Winston-Salem that is designed to provide Early Childhood Education students with onsite supervised, hands-on teaching experience and instruction. The program is open to Forsyth Tech faculty and students as well as the general public and is now accepting applications. The LAB school has been created for children ages 3 to 5 with a maximum capacity of 15 children. The half-day program runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, giving children up to four hours of participation in an enriching and well-planned environment. The bestpractices program is designed to stimulate
hood education students, and provides them with the same level of expert training, instruction and supervision that’s available at four-year institutions. It represents an investment in the future as most of our students will get jobs right here in our local community after they graduate.” Forsyth Tech Early Childhood Education interns are carefully supervised and coached by certified teachers who possess strong backgrounds in early childhood education and who mentor the students in how to administer quality, nurturing care in an environment that is developmentally appropriate, stimulating and comfortable. Parents are welcome to interact with their children via the Observation Room or Parent-Resource Corner,
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ties, art, music, math, science, language and literacy, dramatic play, gross and fine motor coordination, and technology. Nutritious snacks are also provided. There is a one-time registration fee of $75 and tuition is $300 per month per child. “We are so excited about the opening of our Early Childhood LAB school - our vision for this teaching facility has been 15 years in the making,” says Karatha Scott, the lab school coordinator. “This program is vital to the training of our early child-
Black Philanthropy Initiative requests 2016 grant proposals
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Nonprofit organizations serving the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County area are now eligible to apply for grant funding from the Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI), a volunteer-led group dedicated to celebrating the traditions of giving in the black community. BPI is now accepting program proposals for its three focus areas below. Organizations seeking to enhance their current programs or those planning to implement new programming serving AfricanAmericans in our community are encouraged to apply.
1. Education - program areas may include: afterschool programs, mentoring programs, and programs designed to improve graduation rates or other educational programs with an academic focus. 2. Parenting - program areas may include: teen parenting, fatherhood, child-parent relationships, and other related issues for either teens or adults. 3. Financial Literacy program areas may include debt avoidance, finance, savings, budgeting, and related issues for either teens or adults. The Black Philanthropy Initiative will make grants in amounts of up to $5,000 each, and the BPI Advisory Committee will notify grant recipients in
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which is stocked with ageappropriate books, games, technology, book packs and other academic materials that are available for parents to check out. The Parent-Resource Corner was created through a $23,000 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation and is designed to develop literacy pathways with innovative school-to-home and hometo-school learning options for parents and their children. The LAB school schedule will align with Forsyth Tech’s academic calendar year schedule. For more information, contact Karatha Scott at 336.734.7974 or kscott@forsythtech.edu or v i s i t https://www.forsythtech.ed u/early-childhood-labschool/.
December 2016. How to apply: Applications may be submitted electronically or by mail. The application is now available online at wsfoundation.org/bpigrants. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2016. An informational meeting about the BPI grant application process will be held on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Foundation’s offices at 751 West Fourth St. Parking is available in the building’s lot on 4 ½ Street. For questions or additional information, contact Sandra Fishel-Booth at The Winston-Salem Foundation at 336-725-2382.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church & School, 2415 Silas Creek Pkwy., will hold a Taste of Keyna Dinner to benefit Sister2Sister international on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5 – 7 p.m.. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at Umoja African Crafts, 535 n. Trade St. Funds raised will go toward building a children’s home and school in ngong, Kenya, Africa. Call 336-655-0347 for more information.
Sept. 10 – Public Safety Challenge The second annual 9/11 Public Safety Challenge, an event that combines the city’s 9/11 commemoration with a competition for high school Junior roTC units, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, in the WinstonSalem Fairgrounds Annex. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Parking is free and concessions will be available. The program will open at 9:11 a.m. with the city’s annual 9/11 commemoration. Afterwards, JroTC cadets from high schools in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County will compete in marksmanship, close-order drill and a “raider” (obstacle) course that combines elements of the police physical abilities test and the fire agility test. The winning unit will take home the Public Safety Challenge Cup, a perpetual trophy that is passed to the winner from one year to the next.
Sept. 10 – Auditions for “Believe, The Musical” Auditions for “Believe, the Musical” will be held on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. at ovation Studios, 4310 enterprise Dr. roles available for 10 adults and 10 children, age 6 and up. Please bring a prepared song and sheet music in the right key. An accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to learn a short dance combination. rehearsals begin late october and performances are December 8-12 at McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium, SeCCA. For more information, email cheri13@triad.rr.com. Sept. 10 – Volunteers needed for Points of Light Days of Service Whole Man Ministries of n.C is looking for volunteers for its Points of Light Days of Service project. Volunteers are needed for at least one hour on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. – noon for a community landscaping project at 1431 n. Cameron Ave. This year Points of Light commemorates the 15th anniversary of 9/11 national Day of Service as part of an ongoing campaign to engage people in signature events that inspire, equip, and mobilize volunteers to give back to their communities. For more information, call Kenneth holly at 336473-8859. Sept. 10 - After Dark Gala A Brighter Path Foundation, the supporting entity for Winston-Salem industries for the Blind (iFB), will host its annual After Dark Gala on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Biotech Place Atrium, 575 Patterson Ave. The discovery-themed evening invites guests to use their spy skills to uncover details about iFB’s mission in the community. There will be food, live music and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event support training, services, and programs for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired in the local community and statewide. Tickets are $100 per person. information and tickets available at www.afterdarkgala.org. Sept. 10 – Second Saturday - A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class reunion to be held in 2018. For more information, contact Laura hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or reggie Moore at 336-671-7154. Sept. 11 – Second Sundays on 4th Second Sundays on 4th is a free, family-friendly outdoor event held on 4th Street between Cherry and Marshall Streets. This month Chatham County Line will perform. our Sept. featured non-profit is The Sergei Foundation, whose mission is to provide veterinary financial aid to families unable to afford emergency, life-saving care for their pets. in our Summit School Kids’ Zone, children’s activities will be run by The olio. For more information, visit www.sso4.com.
Sept. 12 - Atkins High School Class of ’60 Meeting The Atkins high School Class of 1960 will meet at St. James AMe Church on Monday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. Plans are being formulated for the next reunion scheduled for May 2017. All class members are welcome to attend. The church is located at 1501 n. Patterson Avenue across from the U.S. Post office. For more information, call 336-4140390. Sept. 12 - Love Out Loud Open House Love out Loud will hold an open house on Monday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St. This is an opportunity for the community to connect with over 20 nonprofits, multiple churches & other volunteers involved in compassion/mercy programs and ministries across our city and region. Meet leaders and volunteers from multiple initiatives and discover ways to get involved in our community. Visit www.loveoutloudws.com/openhouse more information.
Sept. 13 – Oct. 20 - American Arts Discovery Workshop reynolda house Museum of American Art will offer a 12-session course which will use an interdisciplinary approach to learn about American art through the museum’s collection by researching correlations in art, literature, and music of the same time period. The workshop will be led by Beth hoover-DeBerry, assistant director of education, and Julia hood, coordinator of education, and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13 – oct. 20. The cost is $100 or $80 for members of the museum and students. register by calling 336.758.5900. Sept. 13 – Welcome to Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a free workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including
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“original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Kernersville Senior enrichment Center, 130 e Mountain Street, Kernersville. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.
Sept. 14-17 – Big 4 Alumni Celebration The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County, inc. will hold its annual Big 4 Celebration Sept. 14 – Sept. 17. in addition to the traditional worship service, Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon, Friday Family event and Saturday Gala, the Big 4 added a new project last year which is “Day of Service.” For tickets to the Big 4 events, visit www.Big4fc.org for more information and a schedule of events. Tickets to the Big 4 events can be purchased at the American Legion Post 128 at 4817 old rural hall road. interested people also can call (Paisley high grads) 336-764-0980 or (Carver high grads) 336-767-1487 or (Anderson high grads) 336-331-3261. Sept. 15 – Masonic Center Open House The Masonic Center of Winston-Salem, 4537 Country Club road, will hold an open house on Sept. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Masonic Center of Winston Salem, a state-ofthe-art meetings and events venue, was built as the fraternal home to some 1,200 Freemasons in the Triad, as well as to serve the community through the use of this facility as a place to gather, celebrate and learn. The Grand opening Celebration will be held on october 23, 2-5 p.m., and is open to the general public. The new center has the latest in multimedia technology with professional audio, lighting, large screens and laser projectors and can accommodate groups of 10 to 450. email gary@masoniccenterws.com to rSVP. For more information, visit http://MasonicCenterWS.com. Sept. 15 - Fall Fashion Show Bevello will host a Fall Fashion Show at our Thruway Center store on Thursday, Sept.15 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). The show will feature the newest color and fashion trends for fall. Attendees will enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages throughout the event. reserve your seat today for the fashion show by contacting the store at 336-722-6470 or at thruway@bevello.com.
Sept. 16 and Oct. 1 – "News Media 101” seminar The Winston-Salem Chronicle is sponsoring a free seminar for nonprofits called "news Media 101: Getting Your Message Across," from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, oct. 1. it will be at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 northampton Drive in Winston-Salem. registration is required. The deadline for registration is Sept. 16. To register, send the full name of the nonprofit organization’s representative, the name of the nonprofit organization, cell phone number (home phone number if the person doesn't have a cell phone) and email address to letters@wschronicle.com. Please put in the subject field "registering for news Media 101."
Sept. 16 – Oct. 2 – Theatre Production of “Chicago” Theatre Alliance will present “Chicago” on weekends from Sept. 16 – oct. 2 at Theatre Alliance, 1047 northwest Blvd. Tickets to Chicago are priced at $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. Please call Theatre Alliance at 336-723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows.
favorite Wonderland characters will be there, including Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the perpetually late White rabbit, and Alice herself, who has a special dance prepared just for you and your children. Tickets may be through www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org or the Winston-Salem Arts Council Box office at (336) 7471414. All tickets $20.
Sept. 17 – Free Outdoor Movie experiment in Self-reliance, in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, Forsyth County 4-h, and Great Commission Community Church, will host the final movie of its three-part Family Film Fest: outdoor Movie Series, on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. This free community-centered movie will be held at experiment in Self-reliance, at 3480 Dominion Street ne. Before the movie screening, children will have the opportunity to enjoy educational entertainment including a puppet show, book mobile, antibullying seminar, and crafts. The movie is equipped with Spanish subtitles. Chips and drinks will be available for sale. Popcorn will be free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 336-722-9400 or visit www.eisr.org/events.
Sept. 17-18 – Cain Family Reunion The 20th Annual Franklin and Mary Beamon Cain Family reunion will be held at the Center Community Building, highway 64 West, Mocksville, on Saturday, Sept.17, with a covered dish luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, there will be a worship Service at Chinquapin Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 4462 nC highway 801, north, Mocksville at 11 a.m. rev. Anthony Woodruff, Pastor. All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Contact Faye Cain Carter at 336-9983626 for more information.
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Sept. 17 – Grandfather Mountain Girl Scout Day As part of Grandfather Mountain’s 46th annual Girl Scout Day, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders receive free admission on Saturday, Sept. 17, with proof of membership, while discounted admission is available for family members joining them. This year’s event, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., focuses on plant life. Throughout the day, visiting scouts can partake in a variety of nature-related games and activities. For more information, visit grandfather.com, or call 800-468-7325. For more information on Girl Scout Day, call the Grandfather Mountain naturalist office at 828-733-4326. Sept. 17 - Madd Hatter’s Tea Party Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens and the Winston-Salem Festival Ballet are joining to present the Madd hatter’s Tea Party, Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Paul J, Ciener Botanical Gardens, 215 S Main St., Kernersville. Come for a morning of teatime antics with the Madd hatter and croquet fun on lawn of the Queen’s Court. All your
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WBE's subcontractors! Hickory Construction Company is seeking subcontractor and supplier proposals for the restoration of the Union Station Restoration & Renovation project in Winston Salem. The Bid Date is Thursday September 23, 2016 @ 2:00 PM. The work consists of renovation of the transportation facility. The renovations will include lease space for retail and other uses. The restoration will be designed to accommodate a future expansion for regional and long distance passenger rail service. The renovation of Union Station would restore each of its three floors. The top floor would be reserved for transit uses, while the middle and bottom floors would be used for retail, office space, or related uses. Need subs for the following divisions: selective demolition; concrete; masonry work; metals; thermal & moisture protection; doors and openings; finishes; specialties; hydraulic elevators; fire protection systems; plumbing; mechanical; electrical; earthwork; paving; fence; planting; water/sewer storm drainage. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the City/County purchasing department, Room 324, city Hall Building, 101 N Main St., Winston-Salem, Nc 336-7272983; iSqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Ste 502 Cincinnati, OH 45242, 800-364-2059, www.iSqFt.com and call for appointment to few at Hickory Construction Company @ 828-322-9234 or email Chuck Moss, estimator atcmoss@hickory-construction.com; All MWBE subcontractors are encouraged to submit a quote for any portion of the work included. The Chronicle September 8, and 15, 22, 2016
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IPR Southeast LLC is actively soliciting subcontractor quotes for the following project: Project: Johnston County 2015 Sewer Rehabilitation JC Project 14-077-S Bid Date: 09/15/16 2PM EST Quotes Due: 09/14/2016 2PM EST Submit: ajones@teamipr.com and esimpson@teamipr.com
This project consists of CIPP lining, point repairs, MH rehab, CCTV and Cleaning. Scope of subcontractor work needed for the following bid items: Point Repairs Manhole Rehabilitation CCTV
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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Florence Laverne Gilliam Livingston (15 E 1218), also known as Florence Gilliam Livingston, Florence G. Livingston, Florence Stover, deceased April 24, 2015, 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 20, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of August, 2016.
Erika Stefphon Livingston-Archie Co-Administrator for Florence Laverne Gilliam Livingston, deceased 2901 NW Greenway Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Candice J’Sara Livingston, Co-Administrator for Florence Laverne Gilliam Livingston, deceased 942 Manly Street, Apt 50 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle August 18, 25 and September 1, 8, 2016 Follow us on
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Frances McFadden Administrator for Yvonne Johnson Rush, deceased 1397 Holly Court Winston Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle August 18, 25, and September 1, 8, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Eddie Lawrence Daniels (16 E 1578), also known as Eddie L. Daniels, deceased May 3, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 27, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of August, 2016.
Joseph Ryan Daniels Executor for Eddie Lawrence Daniels, deceased 1935 Lodgecrest Lane Pfafftown, NC 27040 The Chronicle August 25, and September 1, 8, 15, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Colistia Glenn, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Colistia Glenn, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 1st day of December 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 1st day of September 2016.
GEORGE S. GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF COLISTIA GLENN
Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)
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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Kenneth B. Wilson (16 E 634), also known as Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Sr., Ken Wilson and Kenneth Boyce Wilson, deceased January 13, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 10, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of September, 2016.
Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Jr. Executor for Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Sr, deceased 4030 Winburn Lane Winston Salem, NC 27106 The Chronicle September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016
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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patsy Marie Fennell (16 E 1470), also known as Patsy Marie Hines Fennell, deceased June 26, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 3, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of September, 2016. William Hines, Jr. Executor for Patsy Marie Fennell, deceased 1633 Peachtree Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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Davie County Board of Education is the owner of a parcel of land in Mocksville, North Carolina, at the corner of Williams and Depot Street, consisting of approximately .56 acres as seen in Tax Parcel 15160-D0-008. The property has been declared surplus and an offer of $2,200 has been tendered for the purchase as is. Any person wishing to submit an upset bid may submit to 220 Cherry Street, Mocksville, NC before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2016. The Chronicle September 8, 2016 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 16 CVD 3773
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
PARIS JONES, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DA VIES, Defendant
TO: Christopher Scott Davies
TAKE NOTICE THAT a pleading seeking relief against you was filed on June 23, 2016 in the above-entitled action,
The nature of the relief sought by the plaintiff is a Domestic Violence Protective Order.
You are required to make defense to the pleading no later than October 18, 2016. Upon your failure to do so the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief sought. A hearing will be held before a District Court Judge on November 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Forsyth County Hall of Justice, Courtroom 3C to determine whether the plaintiff's request for a Domestic Violence Protective Order will be granted for one year.
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HP Enterprise Services, LLC. is accepting resumes for the position of Business Consultant in Winston-Salem, NC (Ref. # HPESLEVAWIN1). Provide business domain solution, process, strategy, business case and change consulting to external clients. Mail resume to HP Enterprise Services, LLC, 5400 Legacy Drive, MS H1-2F-25, Plano, TX 75024. Resume must include Ref. #, full name, email address & mailing address. No phone calls. Must be legally authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship. EOE. CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC I TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE
The Public Services - Street Department is searching for an applicant to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of light to medium equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, water/sewer lines, and right of way maintenance. Must have NC Class B commercial driver’s license. HS diploma and some exp. in construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience. App Deadline: 5pm, 9/16/16. HIRING RANGE: $11.96 $17.70/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Additional information and applications may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)9920306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon.- Fri. EEO Employer.
Geographic Information System Unit Leader
The Facilities Design and Construction department at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Unit Leader. This position will provide leadership for the development and maintenance of the University’s Geographic Information System, as it pertains to facilities, infrastructure and utility information. Will perform data analysis, data conversion, and specific GIS project management; and be the lead contact for the University’s campus map, and fields all change requests related to the map. Desire someone who has worked in the GIS field, having knowledge of the GIS technical language would be helpful to be successful in this position. Seeking someone who is proficient with Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point) and AutoCAD. Supervisory experience is preferred. 5-7 years related experience is preferred. University desires excellent oral and written communication skills. UNCG’s picturesque campus includes more than 30 academic buildings, 30 residence buildings, and athletic facilities on more than 200 acres. Position closes September 9, 2016.
Interested applicants should apply online by going to https://jobsearch.uncg.edu (Position #3671). EOE AA/M/F/D/V
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Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse These opportunities are available at Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. We offer generous compensation and benefits! For more information, please visit jobs.correctcaresolutions.com or contact Edwin Roberson at 615-815-2795 or ERoberson@correctcaresolutions.com. CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/ Disability Employer
MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED Dr's & Hospitals need Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online Training gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & Computer needed. careertechnical.edu/nc 1-888-5127122
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1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity
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This the 8th day of September, 2016. Barrett Holland Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. 102 West Third Street, Suite 460 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336-725-9162 Facsimile: 336-723-9140 Email: barretth@legalaidnc.org N.C. State Bar No.: 44464
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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Yvonne Johnson Rush (16 E 683), also known as Yvonne Rush, Yvonne J. Rush and Rashidah Allah, deceased September 24, 2015, 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 20, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
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EQUIPMENT SHELTERS AUCTION & Complete 80 Unit Self-Storage System. TWO Steel-Framed Commercial Shelters: 125'x50' & 225'x50'. Morehead City, NC, ONLINE Bidding SEPT. 2 thru 15, www.HouseAuctionCompany.com 252729-1162 NCAL#7889
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HONORING A LEGEND: WS Classic Banquet Celebra ating William “Bill” Hayes
Please plan to join us ffor or a celebration that commemorates the historic achievements of the legendary William “Bill” Hayes
Friday, September 16 7:00-9:00 pm Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem m Tickets are $75 each which includes generral admission to to tthe he WSSU Rams a vs. Virrginia Union Universitty Pantthers ffoot oottball game on Saturdayy, Septtember em mber 17. For tickets contact: 336-750-2141 or visit: www.wssurams.com com
REGISTER TO VEND AT THIS YEAR’S HOMECOMING NG WSSU’S HOM MECOMING RANKED IN THE TOP 10 AMONG HBCU’S ACCORDING A TO BLACK SOUTHERN BELLE E. Download the e application at www.wssu.edu/homecoming
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VENDOR FAIR Thursday, October 13 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM and
WSSU HOMECOMING MUSICAL EXTRAV VAGANZA
Friday, October 14 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 11 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted by National Recording A Artist (TBA) University Choir C Concert K. R. Williams Aud ditorium
Vendor’s Fair w/ Kids Zone Including “Food Truck Frenzy” Main Campus & Bridge Area
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PARADE Sa aturday, October 15 • 10:00 AM The Winston-Salem State University’s 2016 Homecoming Community Parade will have an exciting new route this year. The new route will bring the parade into the community and will include ude several bleacher areas, so parade-goers can better view the band break do owns. Attendees will also be able to bring lawn chairs. Parade Application Forms will be accepted until Monday, October 3 @ 5:00 p.m. l www.wssu.edu/hc-parade-application
HOMECOMING G GAME Saturday, October 1 15 1:30 PM WSSU vs. St. Augustine’s University U Bowman Gray Stadiu um
RAM’S SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PARTY Saturday, October 15 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Embassy Suites Pavilion Ballroom