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Rodney Ellis’ mission was to inspire young boys of color

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last weekend, educators and others across the state were shocked and saddened when reports surfaced that a former president of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE ) who had taught in Winston-Salem died Saturday morning. Rodney Ellis was 49.

Ellis, a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, began his teaching career

at Atkins Middle School (now WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy) as an eighthgrade language arts teacher in 1999. After serving as the president of the Forsyth County Association of Educators (FCAE), Ellis was elected NCAE vice president in 2010, where he served for two years before he was elected president in 2012.

A wake will be held for Ellis on Friday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Great Commission Community Church, 3733 Ogburn Ave. in Winston-Salem. His funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s World Outreach Center, 3683 Old Lexington Road in Winston-Salem.

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Although he had left the classroom setting, Ellis’ mission in life was to inspire

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children from low income households, especially African-American males, to always do their best and strive for greatness.

During an event hosted by the local Initiative for African American Males (IAAM) earlier this summer, Ellis said, “Helping improve the lives of AfricanAmerican males has always been important to me.

“It takes a full commitment from the entire community,” he continued. “To be successful students need the support of parents, educators, elected officials, and other stakeholders in the community as well.”

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Community reflects on terror attacks 15 years later

New York native Marianela Melendez, who worked in the World Trade Center during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, reflects on that unforgettable day and what life has been like for her sonce.

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In remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, last week the Love Community Development Corporation (LCDC), which has a mission to enrich lives through educational programs and resources, partnered with AmeriCorps to host a special event to remember those who lost their lives, and others whose unselfish generosity to help save lives during one of the

greatest tragedies in American history.

During the event held on Friday, Sept. 9, just two days before the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks that shook the country to the core, Mayor Allen Joines said most people will never forget what they were doing when planes flew into the World Trade Center and The Pentagon.

He said he will also never forget the image of first responders running

toward the fire.

“We saw thousands of people running away from the World Trade Center, but we saw the first responders running toward the fire to try to save lives.” said Joines. “Every day we thank God for our first responders because we know what they mean to our city and our community.”

After thanking first responders and veterans in attendance for their service,

Joines noted, “Following the attacks, there was a huge wave of patriotism, but it seems like over the years that support has not been as strong. But, it’s events like this that will help remind us that our first responders are the ones who keep us safe.

“I’m glad to see our churches and our community organizations putting this before us and not letting us forget. We have to

Election Day voting at Winston-Salem State University is among the polling changes the Forsyth County Board of Elections is considering.

It was one of three polling place changes discussed during the board’s Thursday, Sept. 8 meeting. The plan would be to move it to the Anderson Center at WSSU, which was a longtime early voting site before the 2014 election. After the board changed to majority Republican, the site ceased to be used for early voting.

The sole Democrat on the board, Fleming El-Amin, unsuccessfully challenged this year’s early voting primary plan to the State BOE when Anderson wasn’t included. Dozens of resiRaymond dents and community leaders spoke in favor of WSSU as an early voting site in this year’s BOE meetings and petitions with more than a thousand signatures for the site have been presented to the board. During the last debate on early voting sites for November, El-Amin agreed to vote for a plan that included more sites in minority communities, but not WSSU, as long as Anderson was discussed as a polling place for November.

Anderson Center was an ideal site for students at the college, since freshman cannot park on campus and don’t have access to their own vehicles. The current board chair, Ken Raymond, filed a complaint against the site when he was a poll worker there in 2010, alleging that students were given extra credit for voting. The BOE of the time dismissed the claim, saying even if that had happened, nothing was given to students in exchange for voting a certain way.

Nether arguments for or against WSSU students came up in last week’s meeting. Instead, Anderson’s convenience to voters throughout the precinct was discussed.

Anderson Center is in Precinct 405, which has U.S. 52 cutting though the center of it. Construction on the

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Republicans figure out way around voter ID ruling

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

Last Thursday, the Republicanled state Board of Elections (BOE), met all day, and well into the night, putting the final touches on the early voting plans of 33 counties that could not come to agreement on either the number of sites or hours, or even if there would be

Sunday voting allowed.

In Wake County, for instance, the state BOE, at the urging of the Democratic minority, expanded the number of early voting sites during the first seven days from just one to nine, because of 2012 calculations of roughly 10,000 a day.

In Mecklenburg County, 10 sites will now be open during the

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first seven days of early voting instead of just one because 15,000 voters a day are expected. The Republican majority on the local BOE wanted to open just one site to combat “fraud.”

But neither the N.C. NAACP or other civil rights advocates who successfully knocked down parts of the 2013 voter ID law in federal

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McMillan gives festivalgoers taste of new novel in W-S

Well-known author Terry McMillan signs a copy of her new novel “I Almost Forgot About You” at Sweet Potatoes on Friday, Sept. 9. McMillan’s visit was part of the 12th Annual Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors.

By TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Nearly 50 people enjoyed a breakfast they will never forget last Friday, Sept. 9, when they had the pleasure to sit down and dine with well-known author Terry McMillan at Sweet Potatoes restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem.

The eat and greet with McMillan was part of the 12th Annual Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors. during the event, McMillan, who is best known for her best selling novels that were made into films “Waiting to Exhale,” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” read excerpts from her new book “I Almost Forgot About you.”

The novel tells the tale of Georgia young, a successful 55-year-old optometrist who has grown bored with her love life and is seeking something new and exciting. After receiving word that an exlover has passed away, young began a journey to find other men from her past, not to rekindle an old flame but to rediscover herself and become a better person.

Before introducing the main characters

and reading a few pages from the book, McMillan said like other novels she has written, “I Almost Forgot About you” is about overcoming obstacles and struggles.

“Everyone has struggles that they must overcome,” said McMillan. “That’s what ties all my novels together. “The main characters all face some kind of challenge just like people in real life do.”

After enjoying the breakfast complete with bacon, eggs, grits, salmon and other courses, each person received signed copies of the new novel. A number of festival goers said, they were excited to meet McMillan and ready to dive into the book.” Advance native Tamara Smith said, “It’s a real honor to have someone like this come into town.

“The impact that her novels have had on our culture is just amazing,” she continued. “The fact that her novels have been made into box office films is just phenomenal, especially for a black woman.”

Smith mentioned what she enjoyed most about the event was hearing McMillan read the book. She said having the author read the book with her voice inflections gives the characters more per-

Nearly 50 people filed into Sweet Potatoes Restaurant last Friday morning to enjoy breakfast with well-known author Terry McMillan during the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors.

sonality.

“Hearing the words from the author has a greater impact than when you just read by yourself,” said Smith. “She draws you in with her words, and knowing they are words she wrote makes it even more special.”

Candice Johnson from Greensboro said, although she hasn’t read “I Almost Forgot About you,” she thinks there are a lot of themes in the book that she and other readers will be able to relate to.

“Just like her other works, I know there will be themes that a lot of women and men can connect to,” said Johnson. “We all reach that point where we begin to reflect on where we have been and where we are, so I’m interested to see what themes she pulls out of this one.”

While everyone who attended the event left with a signed copy of the novel, McMillan didn’t leave Sweet Potatoes empty handed. Well-known local photographer and artist Owens daniels presented McMillan with a copy of his latest work, which represents the struggles of people of color. daniels, who has multiple pieces lining the walls of Sweet Potatoes, said it

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was an honor to be able to present McMillan with his work.

After receiving the artistic photo, McMillan said she already had a place to hang daniels’ work. She mentioned when she walked into the restaurant she was drawn to the portraits on the wall.

“When I first arrived, I was asking who the photographer was on the wall and to get my own piece is just amazing,” said McMillan. “I wasn’t expecting to get anything today, but this is a wonderful surprise.”

On Saturday, Sept. 10 McMillan made a second appearance at the Hanes Brand Theatre. during that event, she discussed the new novel and shared her thoughts on her past works that were made into films.

McMillan said, although she did play a part in writing the screenplays for “Waiting to Exhale” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” she is not a big fan of the big screen.

“It was an honor to have my novels made into films but, I prefer writing books,” she continued. “It’s just different.”

Terry McMillan provides good ‘What if …?’ novel

By TERRI SCHLICHENMEyER FOR THE CHRONICLE

In every love life, there’s always The One That Got Away.

He got away because you were both too young, too scared, too broke, or

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too different. Things were said that couldn’t be unsaid, done that shouldn’t have been done. It just didn’t work out then, but now …? In the new novel, “I Almost Forgot about you,”

by Terry McMillan, he’ll never get away twice.

It should have been an ordinary run-of-the-mill Monday.

That’s the way it started for optometrist Georgia

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young: new prescriptions, return clients, follow-ups, and one new Monday morning patient who – big surprise! - turned out to be the daughter of a man Georgia dated in college and had fallen for. She never told the guy she loved him, though, and she never would … because he was dead.

Shaken to the core, Georgia began to think about all the men she’d slept with, and the ones she’d fallen in love with.

How would life have changed if she’d stayed with any one of them?

She’d been divorced twice; would that number have been higher or lower?

Would she have more than her two daughters, live somewhere other than San Francisco, travel, cook for two?

At nearly 55 years old, she figured she’d never find love again, but she at least needed closure. With the urging of her BFF, Wanda, Georgia made a list of the men she’d once loved, and she promised herself she’d find them -

herself.

Finding her ex-husbands was easy. Michael happened to be moving back to California, and Niles was out of jail for his white-collar crime; both were happy and had moved on with their lives. Georgia was even able to stop hating them.

But Abraham wouldn’t be easy to find. Neither would Lance. There were two Jameses, two Harolds, Thomas, Horace, and others, and one white guy that Wanda remembered, and added to the list. Georgia knew she’d never find them all, especially since she had a business, a busy family, and a life to live.

Still, they were all men she’d remember forever.

But would they remember her?

Show of hands: who hasn’t spent girlfriend-time talking about boyfriends?

Probably nobody, so “I Almost Forgot about you” is a comfortably familiar story.

That’s not to say that it’s same-old, though. Like she did in many of her

other novels, author Terry McMillan gives readers a cast of strong-minded, smart women who lean on other strong-minded, smart women. In this book, however, we see a few more bruises from living, rather than from relationships: Georgia and her friends are looking toward retirement, a little less stress, and no more drama. Even so, they get drama anyhow, and you’ll be glad for it. definitely, this is a novel for anyone who’s lost a love and wondered, “What if …?” It’s a book you’ll want to share with your BFFs. “I Almost Forgot about you” is a book you shouldn’t let get away.

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Medicare protest returns to Burr’s office not because she wanted to rekindle anything, but

walked in holding signs and were greeted by dean Myers, Burr’s chief of staff, A small group of protestors visit- w h o ed Sen. Richard Burr’s field office on t o o k Monday, Sept. 12, to inquire about t h e i r his stance on Medicare privatization. q u e s The event, organized by the N.C. t i o n s democratic Party, drew eleven pro- a b o u t testors to the office, including City the senCouncil Member dan Besse. They a t o r ’ s 2012 Medicare The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest proposal.

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given seniors a fixed amount for either private insurance or a government plan modeled on Medicare. It also proposed gradually raising the retirement age to 67 and increasing Medicare Part B premiums.

Myers told them that the office only handles constituent casework and couldn’t speak on policy. Myers promised to in get in touch with Burr’s Washington office to get answers to their concerns. Burr’s office said last week that he didn’t intend to propose legislation based on the plan, but Burr himself then said he stood by his proposal.

His democratic opponent, deborah Ross, is currently attacking him on his proposal in TV ads. democrats also held a protest on the subject outside the field office last month.

Judy Coggins of the Alliance of Retied Americans asks Sen. Richard Burr’s Chief of Staff Dean Myers about the senator’s support for increased Medicare privatization.

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Black authors draw large crowd during T H E C H R ON I C LE

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People browse through the selection of books for sale during the 12th Annual Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors on Saturday, Sept.10. According to event organizers more than 15,000 people attended the four-day festival.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week well-known AfricanAmerican authors from across the country converged on the city for the 12th Annual Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors.

The four-day festival is the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas.

Since its creation in 2004, Bookmarks has brought more than 600 authors, illustrators, and storytellers to Winston-Salem, including winners of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award and countless others.

This wherer, The Chronicle highlights the African-American authors who visited the Twin City during the festival: Bridgette Lacy, Jacqueline Woodson, Terry McMillan and Colson Whitehead.

Lacy, whose food column “Sunday Dinner” has appeared in Newsweek, Washington Post and Southern Living, discussed the cuisine of the South during the Southern Flavors Forum on Saturday, Sept.10.

Jacqueline Woodson, author of numerous award winning children’s books, attended the festival to discuss writing for children and young adults, and her first novel for adults titled, “Another Brooklyn.”

During an open discussion for teenagers at Reynolds Place, inside the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts,

Woodson and young-adult fiction author Gayle Forman talked about the importance writing books and novels that appeal to a younger crowd. Surrounded by dozens of young people, Woodson said, “Growing up I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to be but, writing is what made me happiest.

“I loved writing and I still have that same passion today,” she said. “I loved watching words flower into sentences and sentences blossom into stories.”

Before leaving the stage, Woodson said although she has written numerous books and received countless awards, she is still surprised when she walks into a bookstore and her name is on a book.

McMillan, who is most known as the mastermind behind, novels “Waiting to Exhale” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” both of which were made into box office films, connected with hundreds of festival goers during her visit to the city.

First, she dined with fans at Sweet Potatoes restaurant during an eat and greet, during which she read excerpts from her new novel, “I Almost Forgot About You.” Then, she took pictures and signed books during two separate events at the Hanes Brand Theatre and outside Milton Rhodes.

After getting her copy of “I Almost Forgot About You” signed, High Point native Savannah Lloyd said “Waiting to Exhale” was her favorite novel by McMillan. She mentioned she couldn’t wait to read the author’s latest work.

Author Bridgette Lacy takes a question from a festiva goer during the Southern Flavor Forum on Saturday, Sept.10.

Lacy’s food columns have been published in Newsweek, The Washington Post and Southern Living.

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“If this book [“I Almost Forgot About You”] is anything like other books I have read by McMillan, I’m sure it will be one I can’t put down,” she smiled. “I know it will be a classic.”

One of the most popular events during the festival was the open discussion with award winning, New York-based novelist Colson Whitehead. Hundreds of people filled the seats and lined the walls inside Mountcastle Forum on the second floor of Milton Rhodes to hear Whitehead discuss his novel, “The Underground Railroad.”

The novel, which tells the story of Cora and Caesar, two slaves seeking freedom by following the Underground Railroad. On their journey through the slave states to freedom, the main characters encounter several people who don’t agree with slavery and are willing to help.

While discussing the novel that made President Barack Obama’s summer reading list, and Oprah’s Book Club 2.0, Whitehead said he wanted to show readers what could have happened in American history. He said, after working on the book for a few years, his editor finally signed off on the project earlier this year.

After reading an excerpt from the novel, Whitehead took questions from the audience. When asked about some historical references mentioned in the book, Whitehead said, “As the story progresses it provides a sort of alternative history.

“It’s not a historical novel,” he continued. “Once I made the decision to write

Author Colson Whitehead reads an excerpt from his novel “The Underground Railroad” during an open forum style event during the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors. Colson’s novel made President Barack Obama’s summer reading list, and Oprah’s Book Club 2.0.

this novel, I was freed up to play with history in a number of ways. My motto was I’m not sticking to the facts but I’m sticking to the truth.”

Whitehead noted, the majority of his research for the novel came from narratives from the government collected in the 1930s by former slaves.

“The slave narratives from former slaves who were 80 and 90 years old gave me a variety of different opinions on what slave-life was like,” he said. “That’s what freed me up to make my own plantation: the real life experiences of former slaves.”

After the event, Whitehead signed copies of the book and took dozens of pictures with fans, and other festival goers.

City native James Andrews said although he has already finished the novel, he is looking forward to reading it again.

“After receiving background from Whitehead and getting to know his motivation for writing the novel, I’m excited to go back re-read the book,” said Andrews.

“I’m sure there are some things that I looked over that will standout the second time around.”

According to festival organizers, more than 15,000 people attended the four-day festival. While carrying a stack of books to her car, Allyson Little from Greensboro said, “I will definitely be back next year.

“This is an amazing event. I can’t wait to see what authors will be here next year.”

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With Election Day drawing near, and the presidential election heating up, Chelsea Clinton made

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a campaign stop on the campus of Wake Forest University (WFU) earlier this week to discuss her mother’s platform to improve the education system and the quality of life for all Americans.

During her visit to the city, Clinton hosted a Women in Leadership Panel that featured leaders from WFU, the city of Winston-Salem, and surrounding areas. The panel of powerful women was moderated by the founder

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of WFU’s Women’s Center, Dr. Paige Meltzer, and included Libba Evans, WFU alumna and advocate for women’s rights and early childhood education; City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams, and WFU senior Chizoba Ukario.

To jumpstart the conversation, each panelist talked about the importance of having women in leadership roles. Ukario, a proud Clinton supporter said, although the role of women has progressed over the years, there is still work to be done.

“We are rising to new heights today, but we have to do more to ensure the voices of women across the country are heard,” she said. “There is still work today and I believe Secretary Clinton will continue that work.”

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Those who knew him well said as a teacher and as president of the FCAE, and NCAE, Ellis always put children first. During an interview with WXII-12 News, current FCAE president Ronda Mays said Ellis touched a lot of people.

“The biggest thing that I loved about Rodney is it

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highway has permanently closed the interchanges with Diggs Boulevard and Vargrave Street, forcing residents on one side of the precinct to take a longer, roundabout way to get to the other side. Currently, the polling site is at the Sims Community Center, which is on the west side of the highway.

Of the 2,834 registered voters in the precinct, 80 percent of them live on the east side of the highway, where the Anderson Center is. On Election Day in 2014, of the 334 voters who cast their ballot in the precinct, 279 were from its east side.

the North Ward, said, “For women, this is our time.

For years we have been on the sidelines, but I tell people all the time we are the ones who make the cart go.

“That glass ceiling has always been put in our face, and someone said in our ear don’t touch it,” she continued. “But Hillary Clinton has broken that ceiling, and we will continue to do so when she is elected the next president of the United States.”

Adams then urged the more than 200 students in attendance to get out and vote and make sure others are doing the same.

Evans, a member of the first graduating class at WFU to include women, said it is very important that young girls understand the importance of education, which is why she has been a longtime supporter of Hillary Clinton and her work to improve the education system.

When Chelsea Clinton took center stage, she said it is important that we close all imagination gaps.

She said, “It’s hard for us to imagine what we cannot see, which is why it is so important that we elevate people who don’t fit the historic mold.”

Clinton then discussed her mother’s plan to make higher education more affordable, and cutting back student debt.

According to Clinton, under her mother’s plan, students in North Carolina who come from households that make less than $125,000 a year would be able to attend state colleges and universities without paying the cost of tuition. Currently nearly 90 percent of North Carolinians make less than $125,000. The plan would also make technical colleges tuition free and allow college grads to refinance their college loans.

wasn’t about him,” said Mays. “It was about the children and the educators; he didn’t do any of this for himself.”

In a social media post on Saturday morning, NCAE president Mark Jewell said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and immediate past president Rodney Ellis. He committed his life to his family and to making public schools better for every child. We will miss his tremendous leadership at NCAE, and his tenacious commitment to public education.”

A former student in Ellis’ eighth-grade class at Atkins,

“If we have 80 percent of the voters on the east side being affected by this, it would very logical on our part to change that precinct,” said El-Amin.

Raymond was concerned changing the precinct this close to an election would confuse voters. BOE member Stuart Russell was unconvinced the change was needed and felt such moves should be a last resort.

Raymond, however, did say he wanted to drive through the area and see what the issue is with accessibility before making a decision. The board decided to table the issue until its next meeting on September 20.

The board decided to do the same thing with the other two sites it’s considering moving, to give board members or staff time to go by and see them. The other two sites

Chelsea Clinton talks about her mother’s plan to improve education during the Women in Leadership Panel at Wake Forest University on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

“If you can renegotiate Clinton sat down with stuloans for cars and houses, dents who participate in there is no reason why you the Wake the Vote, a proshouldn’t be able to do the gram that offers students same with college loans,” the opportunity to formally Clinton said. examine issues central to Before leaving campus the presidential election.

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Sean Jackson, said, Ellis was the best teacher he ever had.

Jackson noted, “He always told us that we could do anything we put our minds too.

“It’s hard to believe that he is really gone. He will truly be missed.”

Ellis is survived by his wife Lisa, and four children.

The family says a memorial fund is being set up to honor Ellis in lieu of flowers and that more information will be forthcoming. that may move are Ward Elementary School in Precinct 709 and First Alliance Church in Precinct 602. Both have inadequate parking and limited access points to their parking lots. Ward also has school traffic that voters have to contend with. The potential replacement for Ward would be Hope Moravian Church. The potential replacement for First Alliance could be Advent Moravian Church, which is across the street but in the next precinct, or Heritage Hills Baptist, which board members expressed interest in because it is in the precinct.

If the board is going to move polling sites, it must be done by Sept. 26.

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Mayor Allen Joines thanks first responders for all they do during a remembrance ceremony held last week to honor those who lost their lives during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

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remember and thank our first responders every day.”

While the terror attacks touched people in every corner of the country, not many are haunted by the events on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as Marianela Melendez, a New York native who worked inside the World Trade Center on that unforgettable day. Melendez mentioned while standing outside the building smoking a cigarette she and other co-workers noticed a plane flying extremely low.

“When we looked up a second time, the plane had run into the building,” she continued. “I was distraught and scared. If it wasn’t for the first responders, I don’t know what I would have done that day.”

As tears began to flow down her face, Melendez said the attacks scared her so much that she decided to move to North Carolina, where she has been since 2005. She said, to this day she still has a fear of being around tall buildings.

“I haven’t been back to New York City since I left. I even missed my mother’s funeral because I was scared to go back there,” said Melendez. “I would love to go back but I just can’t do it. It has been really hard.”

Melendez said although she still has some fear, the birth of her twin daughters and help from AmeriCorps, a civil society program sponsored by the government, is where she found the strength to go on.

“AmeriCorps helped me a lot. They taught me that I can become somebody that is strong again,” she continued. “The teroristt tried to scare us that day but now I know it’s important that we stand up and show them what we are all about as Americans.”

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with “surgical precision” to suppress their votes, which included cutting early voting days from 17 to 10, and not allowing Sunday “Souls to the Polls” voting.

The appellate court reinstituted the 17-day early voting period, but left the scheduling of hours, sites and Sunday voting up to the state.

In Forsyth County, all three BOE members concurred that there would be no Sunday voting, so the state board didn’t consider the issue for WinstonSalem early voting.

The state BOE last Thursday, in finalizing the early voting plans of 33 counties, decided to maintain only one Sunday of voting in Hoke, Richmond and Craven counties, though counties like New Hanover, which successfully voted on Sunday for the first time ever last March

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for the primaries, were denied the opportunity again by their own BOE, and the state.

‘The loss of Sunday voting was a blow,” Deborah Dicks Maxwell, the NAACP chairwoman in New Hanover County, told The Journal in Wilmington in a statement Sunday evening. “ I was informed that because we did not have Sunday voting in 2012, we were not considered this time. Someone died for our right to vote and we will exercise it,” Maxwell continued.

What is clear is that not allowing Sunday voting for the fall general election is in direct contradiction to the spirit of the July 29 U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling (later upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court).

In that historic ruling, the appellate court wrote: “African-Americans disproportionately used the first seven days of early voting. After receipt of this racial data, the General Assembly amended [the voter ID law] to eliminate the first week of early vot-

ing, shortening the total early voting period from seventeen to ten days. As a result, the law also eliminated one of two “souls to the polls” Sundays in which African-American churches provided transportation to voters.”

Still, top Republicans, like N.C. GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse, have been caught urging Republicanled local BOEs to fashion their early voting plans and schedules in a way that likely helps Republicans, including the elimination of Sunday voting where possible.

According to attorney Irving Joyner, chair of the N.C. NAACP Legal Redress Committee that joined in coalition with other civil rights attorneys to fight the voter ID law, the appellate court’s intent was that Sunday voting be reinstituted in counties where it had been struck down or limited.

“The SBOE had received this message several times,” Joyner said.

“They were warned before last Thursday's hearing, during that hearing and reminded after the session concluded. Because they were aware, some notable reversals in plans from several counties were achieved. As for the others, we are measuring the possible effects with the hours that were established.

When you add them up, however, more hours are available for early voting during this election than ever before. While everyone did not get Sunday voting hours, there were more Saturday hours added to the total available hours.”

Bob Hall, executive director of the nonpartisan Democracy N.C., said the Republican leadership “… encouraged their members to get rid of Sunday voting where it existed before…”

Joyner’s remarks, along with published reports, strongly hint that civil rights advocates will be back in court to complain that the Republican-dominated state and several local BOEs ignored the spirit of the federal appellate court voter ID ruling in ignoring the need for Sunday voting in many counties with significant black populations.

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County commissioners ratified a deal to cut the state fines against the Forsyth County Animal Control.

The county animal shelter originally had $5,200 in civil penalties resulting from state inspections in March and April, when staff couldn’t produce the proper records for euthanasia and veterinary care for some animals at the shelter. The county has been negotiating and working with the Animal Welfare Section of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to lower the fines.

The county was able to produce most of the requested records, participated in a review process for the shelter and has m a d e changes to its recordkeeping processMarshall es. The changes at the shelter resulted in the state agreeing to cut the penalties down to $2,100.

In the last few months, numerous residents have used the commissioners’ public comment session to talk about animals that they said had been improperly

euthanized or that didn’t receive proper care at the shelter.

After the meeting, County Commissioner Walter Marshall said he supported the deal, and that the penalties drew attention to a problem that the county has worked to fix.

“I think the state is right in doing what they did,” he said.

Marshall said that, while he didn’t believe every claim of mistakes at

the shelter was true, he did hope to see improvements at the shelter, which he said is short staffed.

County staff is currently looking at ways to increase call response time from Animal Control.

The commissioners voted on numerous other items including: *Commissioners approved a contract with T2PM for logistical planning and implementation for the post-construction

Circus Animals co-founder Martha Cecil told the committee Monday.

The nationwide controversy over elephant treatment caused Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to permanently end its elephant performances this summer.

Field Entertainment, which owns the circus, agreed to pay $270,000 without admitting wrongdoing to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for allegedly violating the Animal Welfare Act by chaining elephants and using bullhooks on them. Ringling still has many other animals like tigers, lions and camels. Other circuses, such as UniverSoul and Gardner Bros., still use elephants and other wild animals.

Public Safety Chair James Taylor said the safety of the public is a concern, since circuses oftentimes let children ride the elephants. Taylor said any ban would only be for circuses and would not affect

animals at the Dixie Classic Fair.

City staff found that it was within the city’s statuary authority to regulate performance animals. With only one of two circuses, like Garden Bros, visiting the city a year, it was believed a ban would have minimal economic impact.

Other cities around the country have banned wild animals in circuses. In North Carolina, Asheville is the only city to have such a ban. Other countries like Israel, Mexico, Greece and Austria have wild circus animal bans, too.

There are several possible actions the City Council could take. The city could ban all animal performances in circuses with exceptions for nature center exhibits, it could ban only wild animals in circuses or it could adopt rules for the treatment of animals by circuses in the city.

City Council Member Jeff MacIntosh said he was in favor of restrictions on

performance animals and felt constituents would appreciate them taking an “enlightened” approach to animal welfare.

Mayor Pro Temp Vivian Burke wanted to give more time for feedback from residents since the council had only heard from animal activiist on the subject. The other committee members agreed and scheduled the item for the October meeting, when most likely they’ll vote on an item that can be sent to the full council.

Cecil, who lives in Greensboro, started Speak Out for Circus Animals in 2012 with Colleen Smith after seeing a poster at a protest of a baby elephant being tortured. The group has regularly been holding its own protests when circuses come to Greensboro.

Cecil said the group has collected nearly 500 signatures in Winston-Salem and about the same number in Greensboro in support of action on circus animals.

She said Winston-Salem

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move back into the Central Library building, which is expected to reopen in 2017.

The commissioners are scheduled to tour the construction site today. The public will get its own look at the site during an American Heart Association fundraiser that will be held there next week. *Also ratified was a new policy that lets commissioners participate remotely in their meetings in case of illness, disability, work conflict, emergency situation or a conflict with other county meetings. It can only be used if a quorum of the board is physically present. Currently,

the county only has the ability for a commissioner to call into the meeting with no video accompanying the audio. The measure was requested by Commissioner Don Martin, who has had work conflicts with meetings. *A 4-cent increase in the rate for garbage service for Forsyth residents in non-incorporated areas passed a first reading. The rate increase in the voluntary service used by 13,000 households is a result of increased tipping fees at the city landfill that the county’s garbage collecting contractors must pay.

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was the group’s first time addressing a city council.

She said if Winston-Salem passes a ban, she’ll make the same appeal in Greensboro, which regularly hosts Ringling Bros. and UniverSoul circuses.

“We want to have success here just to show that it can be done and that the city will still be financially safe and secure,” she said.

Could Winston-Salem ban circus animals?

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem City Council’s public safety committee is considering banning circus animals from the city.

During the committee’s meeting on Monday, Sept.

12, council members discussed the options when it comes to dealing with circus animals. Over the past few months, activists with Speak Out for Circus Animals have presented videos during the City Council’s public comment sessions on the treatment of animals in the circus.

They show the elephants chained and subjected to bullhooks at circuses. The videos also captured elephants lashing out and going on rampages; they had to be put down.

“It is foolish to expect or ignore that wild and exotic animals living under severe stress, confinement and abuse will never lash out or try to attack or escape,” Speak Out for

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9/11 competition unites JROTC cadets and first responders

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The city and county commemorated the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by holding a competition for Junior ROTC cadets at the WinstonSalem Fairgrounds Annex on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Now in its second year, the 9/11 Public Safety Challenge lets cadets interact with first responders and even discover a little of what it takes to be one.

Before it began, local first responders did their traditional 9/11 procession. A bell was rung and taps was played for the fallen.

Elected officials such as Mayor Allen Joines remarked about the occasion.

“They tried to demoralize America, to dim our spirit, but just the opposite happened, America came together,” said Joines about the country’s reaction to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, which he said “may have been our finest hour.”

Then the competition began. There was marksmanship with pellet guns, a regular staple of JROTC competitions. The close

orders drill competition, another regular JROTC competition, was judged

by Winston-Salem Police officers.

The Public Safety Raider Course let cadets go through a course similar to the one used to train first responders. It included clearing a fence, rolling with a 100 pound bag, climbing up and down stairs carrying a hose with firefighter gear on and then dragging a 150 pound dummy while wearing the gear.

Commemorations on 9/11 have a long tradition of honoring first responders, many of whom were killed trying to save others when the World Trade Center collapsed. LTC Willie McCoy, JROTC director for WinstonSalem Forsyth County schools, said he felt the competition was a good way to continue that tradition and educate the young cadets, most of whom were too young to remember 9/11.

“It’s a good commemoration to let them know what America has gone through, and I think the more history they know about 9/11, the more they

grow and learn to respect what happened on that day,” said McCoy. All 10 schools with JROTC programs competed. Jovell Moore, a senior at Carver High School, had the fastest time in the raider course for the second time this year. He said it was exhausting, but he was prepared for it. He joined JROTC because he wants to join the Army and follow in the footsteps of his military uncles. He said if he changed his mind and pursues a career in public safety, he now knows he can do it.

“It shows me what they go through,” Moore said about the raider course.

It was the first year that female cadets ran the challenge’s raider course.

Nascha Blue, a senior at Glenn High School, was among those who completed the course. The daughter of a retired Army recruiter, Blue plans to go into the Army, too. She said the course has given her a new appreciation of first responders.

“It was intense,” Blue said.

Atkins Academic and Technology High School is the overall winner.

Forsyth infant mortality remains at all-time low

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Forsyth County infant mortality rate continues to be historically low.

That was among the findings in an annual report on child protection and fatalities presented to county commissioners on Thursday, Sept. 9 by Public Health Director Marlon Hunter and DSS Family and Children Services Director Victor Isler. The report showed that in 2015, the infant mortality rate remained at the historic low 6.4 per 1,000 live births that it reached in 2014.

Infant mortality is when a baby less than one year old dies. For years, the county experienced higher infant mortality than the state average. Hunter credited the turnaround in recent years to numerous programs of education and outreach for families with babies, including those that get health educators and nurses out into those homes.

“We would like to think that it is because of all the momentum and the effort we have put behind trying to make sure we raise awareness,” Hunter said.

In 2015, the county had 55 deaths of children, Hunter which the report defined as 17 years-old or younger.

The leading cause of death was unsafe sleep in babies with 10 fatalities. Hunter said the health department got a state grant to combat the problem that will go to contraception at its family planning clinic and an educational outreach program with cribs for families.

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Local NAACP members should look to the future

The Winston-Salem Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be holding elections in November.

The process of forming a committee to nominate candidates and decide an election date will start this month.

Our hope is that the organization’s members will look to the future and not the past as the process moves forward.

The election process for the current officials started in earnest in 2014 but proceeded badly.

The originally scheduled election was on Nov. 19, 2014, but incumbent President S. Wayne Patterson called in the N.C. NAACP to oversee the election after candidates were submitted after the nomination process was closed.

Another election was held in January 2015, but results were overturned because ballots were not printed on paper and a number of other violations.

On May 7, 2015, Patterson, a local attorney, announced that he would be withdrawing his name from the ballot.

On May 26, 2015, a new slate of officers were chosen. That’s when the current officers were elected. Some positions had no candidates running.

The organization is linked to the N.C. NAACP Branch, which has been actively challenging repressive laws, mainly voting laws. The state branch and national NAACP have spoken out against injustice recently. The Winston-Salem branch has been speaking out on the lack of a substantial middle school on the east side of the city. What are the challenges ahead? The local chapter needs to identify those challenges and plan to combat them.

We know that the branch will be moving forward without at least one key person. Former Sen. Earline Parmon died in March. She was first vice president of the organization.

However, these times call for others to step up to the plate to help lead the branch. One candidate has already announced his intention to run. The pastor of Exodus Baptist Church, Rev. Alvin Carlisle, announced he will put his name in the hat to become the next president of the local NAACP branch.

We hope that as the local NAACP election process moves forward, that the members will look within themselves to see what they can do to help the organization move forward. The NAACP is such a historic organization. Now is not the time to roll over and play dead. There is too much work to do.

During the elections on May 26, 2015, state NAACP board members, who conducted the elections, only allowed members who were eligible to vote in the original elections inside the NAACP Enrichment Center, 4130 Oak Ridge Drive.

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Rodney Ellis’ death affects people across North Carolina

People from across North Carolina comment on the passing of Rodney Ellis, immediate past president of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) who taught in the Winston-Salem area:

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rodney Ellis, immediate past president of the North Carolina Association of Educators. Mr. Ellis was a champion for improving public education, a gentle but tough-minded advocate for teachers and students throughout his career. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time."

North Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Patsy Keever “N.C. Policy Watch was deeply saddened to learn of Saturday’s untimely passing of Rodney Ellis, the former president of the NC Association of Educators.

Ellis was a tireless advocate for

North Carolina’s 95,000 teachers and a frequent critic of legislative policies that diverted money from the state’s public school classrooms.”

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“He committed his life to his family and to making public schools better for every child. We will miss his tremendous leadership at NCAE and his tenacious commitment to public education.”

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“Rodney Ellis was a dedicated advocate with a passion for public education. His devotion to North Carolina’s students was a labor of love. Ann and I offer our prayers for his family at this difficult time.”

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Fine shows U.S.needs agency that protects consumers

Yesterday [Sept. 8], we learned that one of the largest banks in America secretly opened hundreds of thousands of bank and credit card accounts for their customers, moving money across accounts and charging fees without customer knowledge or consent. There is simply no place for this kind of outrageous behavior in America, and I applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for its forceful response.

Donald Trump wants to dismantle the CFPB and repeal the crucial rules we put on Wall Street after the financial crisis, but yesterday’s action is a stark reminder of why we need a strong consumer watchdog to safeguard against unfair and deceptive practices. And it’s yet another example of how much is at stake in this election.

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Note: On Sept. 8, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau imposed a $100 million fine on Wells Fargo for secretly creating hundreds of thousands of bank accounts for their customers.

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Trump’s outreach to AfricanAmericans mimics David Duke’s Ron Rogers

I‘ve b e e n followi n g G O P Guest presiColumnist d e n t i a l nominee Donald Trump’s so-called outreach to African-Americans. I knew it would be a matter of time, after he bashed other ethnic groups, and sure enough, he did turn his attention to AfricanAmericans.

His so-called outreach was to talk about how bad blacks have it here in America under a Democratic president.

Obama, uh, you know he’s the non-U.S. Citizen who tricked Americans to vote him into office, at least that’s what the No. 1 birther in the U.S., Donald Trump, believes,

and so do a many in the GOP. This guy has run a campaign based on racial appeals, and it his worked. Really, Trump’s appeal is aimed at moderate white voters. He could care less about what’s happening in the black community.

His appeal to black voters harks back to 1990 in Louisiana when U.S. Senate candidate David Duke, the white supremacist, made a similar appeal. I was on the staff of The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana.

Duke ran a campaign that was 100 percent about race, no issues.

It’s funny that Duke has come back into the news in the last few days, when GOP vice presidential nominee Mike Pence refused to denounce Mr. Duke.

What strikes me about Trump’s appeal to blacks is that it was similar to one made by Duke right before the election. He appealed to black voters, saying he was their friend and how

bad the Democrats have treated them as a group.

On election night, when he lost, Duke went on T.V. to concede and said he had received the most black votes that any Republican in Louisiana has ever received. That claim was never confirmed.

Now Duke is running for office again because he and his ilk support Donald Trump. Hillary was right about Trump supporters. It's funny, a guy who claims to be a winner is relying on losers in our society to put him in the White House.

Ron Rogers creates political cartoons for The Chronicle. He has worked at several newspapers nationwide. He was documented as the only African-American political cartoonist on the staff of a daily newspaper when he worked at the South Bend Tribune in Indiana.

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In defense of Kaepernick’s ‘stand’ Ron Daniels

T h e uproar continues over S a n Guest Francisco Columnist 49ner quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit down, rather than stand, during the playing of the National Anthem.

Kaepernick said his decision was intended to protest the continued injustices being inflicted on Black people, including police brutality and killings.

Though the negative tide has turned somewhat, his protest was initially met with a torrent of criticism from various quarters. He was called everything but a child of God for refusing to “honor America” and our men and women in the armed forces. The “love it or leave it” sentiment was very strong.

Frankly, I was infuriated by these reactions. It made my blood boil. I was already upset and had spoken about the fact that social media exploded with criticism of African-American gymnast Gabby Douglas when she inadvertently forgot to put her hand over her heart when the National Anthem was played during the Medal Ceremony at the Olympic Games in Rio. So, when I took to the airways for my weekly radio show Vantage Point on WBAI, 99.5 FM on the Pacifica Network in New York, I unleashed a commentary which made the following points (listen to the commentary at www.ibw21.org): Colin KaepernickThere is no law that states that anyone must stand during the playing of the National Anthem or the Pledge of Alliance to the Flag. It is a strongly held “custom” and societal expectation that one stand, but no law which compels it.

On the contrary, Colin Kaepernick has a constitutional right to express his views through protest. Freedom of speech is one of the most important cornerstones of this imperfect union. It is one of the avenues

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through which change can be galvanized.

And, Colin Kaepernick has courageously chosen to exercise his First Amendment right to point out longstanding, persistent injustices, “intolerable acts” that are being heaped upon AfricanAmericans who are supposed to be full citizens of this nation – Most importantly, generations of African-Americans have paid the price for Colin Kaepernick and any Black person to sit during the playing of a flawed Anthem replete with hypocrisy.

Every time I hear the words “that our Flag was still there” in the Anthem, I’m filled with anger/outrage. When the War of 1812 was fought, some 3.5 million Africans were still enslaved and the 500,000 or so “free” Blacks could not vote and were subject to racial discrimination and violence. “Our Flag?” We didn’t have a Flag. For Black folks, singing that line and most of the Anthem is ludicrous!

That notwithstanding, Blacks have spilled blood to protect and defend America even when America refused to protect and defend Black people. From Crispus Attucks, who died in the initial skirmish of the American Revolution, to the hundreds of “freedmen” whom George

Washington reluctantly armed to fight in the battles of Bunkers Hill and Breed Hill, to the thousands who took up arms to fight for our own freedom in the Civil War, Black people have fought, bled and died aspiring to be free in a nation which repeatedly rewarded our military service with a failure to protect and defend us as citizens.

We have been among America’s most patient patriots.

Thousands of Black troops went off to fight Kaiser Wilhelm during the First World War to save democracy, only to return to the United States to be gunned down in the streets in their military uniforms in the “bloody red summer of 1919.” We fought against Hitler and Tojo in the Second World War to once again return to an America where we were not free. Soldiers fresh off the battlefields faced humiliation, intimidation, lynching/murders and police violence in the segregated South and “dark ghettos” in the North.

Indeed, the hypocrisy of fighting for freedom and democracy abroad while being denied “freedom and justice for all” at home helped to fuel the civil rights, human rights, Black Power and Nationalists/Pan Africanists movements

that have painstakingly pushed a reluctant nation toward a more perfect union. Up through the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, Black soldiers have bled and died in every America war.

We have paid the price for Colin Kaepernick to stand or sit, kneel, recognize or ignore a flawed Anthem and Pledge, particularly as his protest continues to illuminate the killing of Black men and women by the police in the streets of this country.

Indeed, Frederick Douglas might well have whispered into the ear of Colin Kaepernick, “Right on, Brother. What to Black people is your Anthem and your Flag!” Or Kapernick may have been inspired by an “American icon,” Jackie Robinson, who reflected in his autobiography on standing for the Flag as he carried the weight of the race on his shoulders as the first African-American to play Major League Baseball: “As I write this twenty years later, I cannot stand and sing the anthem. I cannot salute the flag; I know that I am a black man in a white world.”

In many respects, Jackie Robinson, a World War II veteran, was/is symbolic of all the men and women, the patient patriots, who paid the price for Colin Kaepernick to sit or kneel during the playing of the National Anthem and the salute to the Flag. Africans in America and people of conscience and goodwill should resolve to stand with and defend him in his righteous pursuit to end the oppression and injustice of Africans in America. No struggle, no progress!

Dr. Ron Daniels is president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and Distinguished Lecturer at York College City University of New York. His articles and essays also appear on the IBW website www.ibw21.org and www.northstarnews.com.

What you need to know about voting on Nov. 8

Julianne Malveaux Guest Columnist

Are you ready to vote?

Are you registered? These may seem like simplistic questions, especially for those who are aware, but every year some folks are denied access to the polls, because they didn’t register on time, or they moved and their address does not match the address the registrar of voters has, or SOMETHING. The presidential election is likely to be a nailbiter, and there are local races that are also close.

Your best bet is to make sure you know what the requirements for voting are in your state. Check out www.vote.com; the site lists the requirements for all 50 states.

A few states (now including North Carolina) allow voter registration on the day of an election, but most states require you to

register between 11 and 30 days before the vote. Some states allow online registration, most allow registration by mail (with requirements about the date a registration is postmarked), and almost all allow in-person registration.

The terms and conditions of voting are still being negotiated in some states, so it makes sense to stay on top of voting rules.

A federal appeals court recently kicked discriminatory North Carolina voting terms to the curb, saying that that state discriminated against AfricanAmericans with “surgical precision.”

Efforts to reduce the number of days available for early voting, or to eliminate Sunday voting, disproportionately affect African-American voters.

North Carolina Republians are deliberate and mindful in their attempt to sideline African-American voters, since most AfricanAmericans are Democrats.

They want to deliver their state to Donald Trump and they want to ensure that

Sen. Richard Burr and Gov. Pat McCrory, both Republicans, are also reelected.

North Carolina isn’t the only state with electoral shenanigans.

Texas, Kansas, Georgia and Alabama have also implemented restrictive measures that are being appealed by civil rights groups, the League of Women Voters, the NAACP and others. [A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Sept. 9 blocked Kansas, Georgia and Alabama from adding proof-of-citizenship requirement to voter registration form.]

Disputes revolve around things like absentee ballots, purges of inactive voters, and issues of whether ballots will count if they are cast in the wrong precincts. In our “democracy,” it seems that we do more to discourage voters than encourage them, and while the voting process could be seamless, plans to prevent as many as 50,000 Kansas voters from going to the polls, for

example, make no sense in a “participatory democracy.”

Some folks don’t want it to be participatory, though. Republicans now control most state legislatures, and have been passing voter suppression laws since 2010, when they began to take control of state houses. Civic participation organizations, like the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the National Coalition for Black Civic Participation, and others, are fighting back, preparing to have people available to help voters, especially in battleground states, and with hot lines (1-866-OUR-VOTE) and other forms of voter assistance. In an election that is likely to be close, it is important that every voice be heard.

I’m still not clear why polling suggests that this vote is so close. Secretary Hillary Clinton, for all her imperfections, is a stunningly superior candidate to the bumbling Donald Trump who just recently praised Russia’s Vladimir

Putin as a “better leader” than President Obama.

Now, that’s just downright unpatriotic, not to mention short-sided, and tone-deaf.

While folks are running Colin Kaepernick down for being unpatriotic, Trump gets away with comments that border on the treasonous, and is still considered a “credible” candidate for president.

Really?

Donald Trump goes to one Black church and gets all kind of mainstream media coverage. Hillary Clinton visits numerous Black churches, and the mainstream media is absent. Donald Trump blusters his way through an interview with Matt Lauer on national security, and is hardly challenged and, certainly, never interrupted.

Hillary Clinton offers substance to an extremely biased Lauer who was, at best, unprepared for the interview. Instead of getting kudos on her performance, too many have noticed that Hillary didn’t smile. National security is no laughing matter, folks.

We have stark choices in this election, but some of us won’t be making choices because we won’t be prepared to vote on Nov. 8. Now is the time to make sure you are prepared.

Are you registered?

Where will you vote? Will you be out of town or unable to get to the polls on Nov. 8? Can you do early voting or vote via an absentee ballot? These aren’t questions to ask on Nov. 5; they are questions to ask now. Don’t shake your head on Nov. 9 and say you didn’t like the outcome if you didn’t bother to vote on Nov. 8. The stakes are high!

NNPA Newswire Columnist Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist and president emeritus of Bennett College in Greensboro.

Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com.

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The Atkins Camels Junior Varsity football team looks to bounce back from last week's loss to West Wilkes as they take on North Surry High in tonight's (Sept.

15) matchup. North Surry is hoping to continue their winning ways as they defeated Mt. Airy last week bringing their record to 3-1.

Atkins is seeking their first victory of the year.

Camels JV head coach David Hamlin said he thinks his team has played well for the most part and

their mistakes have hurt them but they are fixable.

When speaking about tonight's game, he said, “I think that they will compete for the most part. We have a lot of first time players and they listen very well and continue to get an understanding.”

North Surry head coach Tyler Hyatt has been impressed with the tenacity of his players and says his team is playing the best football of the season right now. He says their performance against Mt. Airy, their county rival, was a very big and will set them up nicely for conference

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play.

“The main thing is we want to build off of our last game. If we can put four quarters together I think that we can be a strong team,” says Hyatt. “I don't know what Atkins has coming back but last year was a nail biter and I expect a good game. We have to continue to build off of our last game and I was pretty pleased with their play.”

Hyatt says there are a few players that have played very well this year and made an impact on the team. Quarterback Chase Swartz, running back

Chandler Hawks, offensive lineman Noah Holder and outside linebacker Kaleb Hunter are just a few players he spoke about.

Atkins has only played one game thus far this season and the game against Glenn High will be made up on Oct. 26. Hamlin says that alignments, responsibilities and knowing the plays are areas of improvement for his team. He said game experience will eventually bring that to them.

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Parkland JV routs undermanned Walkertown, 57-6

Parkland running back Zyheir Dillard, No. 6 in white, had a big game against Walkertown, scoring two touchdowns.

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The Parkland Mustangs were clicking on all cylinders in all three phases of the game last Thursday against Walkertown. They were able to put points on the board offensively, defensively and with special teams on route to a 57-6 victory against the Wolfpack.

The Mustangs scored early and often throughout Thursday's matchup with Walkertown. Parkland was able to force Walkertown into a three and out on their first possession and then proceeded to march the ball right down the field scoring on a touchdown pass from quarterback Tyrone Barber to wide receiver Jesus DeLeon.

Less than two minutes later, the Mustangs intercepted the Wolfpack pass and Denoris Wardlow returned it for another Mustang touchdown. The Mustangs never looked back.

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The Mustangs were able to run the ball at will throughout the game, with running backs Zyheir Dillard and Trajon Stevenson. Dillard, who scored two touchdowns, looked like a man among boys at times during the game.

Parkland JV head coach Brendan Atwater said Dillard had been dealing with an injured ankle and wanted to give him some work on Thursday. He said he was pleased with his team's overall performance but knows they have work to do offensively.

“Initially I think we came out and executed. We have work to do on offense but at the end of the day my defense is sound,” said Atwater. “We wanted to make our run game a little bit stronger. We can air the ball out pretty good, but it's the run that kills them.

WSSU Rams hold on for win over Catawba SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

SALISBURY – Winston-Salem State’s TeVaughn Hurse rushed for 103 yards and a score, and Rod Tinsley passed for 142 yards and a touchdown, as the Rams held off Catawba College, 23-17, Saturday night, Sept. 10, at Shuford Stadium.

The win moves the WSSU Rams to 1-1 on the season, and Catawba College falls to 0-2, on the season.

Winston-Salem State would strike first, as Te’Vaughn Hurse scored from a yard out, capping a sixplay 50 yard drive, with 8:53 left in the first quarter. Will Johnson converted the PAT to give the Rams an early 7-0

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The Catawba Indians bounced back with a score of their own, a nine yard pass to Keyon West from Mike Sheehan, to tie the score at 7-7 with 1:11 left in the first quarter.

WSSU would answer in the second quarter, and give them some breathing room, scoring twice in the quarter.

First, Will Johnson hit on a 37 yard field goal, after the Rams offense bogged down on an eight-play, 55 yard drive.

Then, after a Catawba punt, Rod Tinsley found a streaking Canard Brown down the right side, who then cut

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back across the field, to complete a 49 yard score. With the PAT from Will Johnson, the Rams were able to take a 177 lead into the locker room at the half.

Winston-Salem State would waste no time with putting some points on the board in the third, as they would take the kick to open the second half, and marched down the field, going 56 yards in nine plays, before another Will Johnson field goal, as the Rams jumped out to a 20-7 lead.

The Catawba Indians would answer with a field goal of their own with 2:33 left in the quarter, as Brennen Lambert connected on a 23 yarder, to trim the Rams lead to 23-10.

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Walkertown runner Reggie Green III, No. 6 in black, gets dragged to the turf by a Parkland defender.

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Awater said they kept the ball on the ground mostly because they had to start their backup quarterback against the Wolfpack.

The Mustang defense is not to be overlooked. The team members were able to keep Walkertown in long yardage situations all night long. With the Wolfpack

unable to throw the ball effectively, the Parkland defenders could key in on the Walkertown running backs.

Walkertown was dealing with a few injuries, leaving the team somewhat depleted coming into the game. The team gave maximum effort all game, especially Reggie Green III, who is affectionately nicknamed “Mr. Versatile”

by Walkertown head coach Chris Cannon. Green took

snaps at quarterback and running back on offense along with being the starting cornerback on defense and returned kicks.

Cannon says he was happy that the team never gave up and fought all game even when the game was out of reach.

“As far as tonight's game, [the team] gave a valiant effort but we were outmanned, and that's what it came down to,” said Cannon. “I like the effort

we put in during the second half. The first half we came out a little sluggish, but I think we have some building blocks.”

The lone score for Walkertown came from a Parkland fumble and was picked up by Wolfpack defender Zack Monette who returned it 68 yards for the score.

The Walkertown sideline went wild with cheers.

Thursday’s game was the second of the season

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for Walkertown because of a lack of players, and coach Cannon says he wants his team to continue to grow throughout the season.

“We didn't give up, and any time you can look at the scoreboard and you see that you're down and your brothers are hurt and you can keep fighting, that's better than any score,” Cannon continued.

Parkland’s lone loss of the year came against West

The scoreboard tells the story about the game Saturday, Sept. 10. Winston-Salem State University upends Catawba.

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drive, would end on the foot of Johnson, as WSSU increased its lead to 23-10, with 12:17 left to play.

Catawba would not go away, and with 6:52 left-

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nginthe game, Mike Sheehan scored from four yards out, to cut the Rams lead to 23-17, setting up another dramatic ending for the WSSU Rams.

The Rams offense would methodically move the ball on their series, using a much of the game

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ters together and eliminating penalties.

“The main thing is to get better at what we do. We make adjustments to each team and we run our defense.

We have to go out and have a good week of practice and get ready to finish up before conference play starts,” Hyatt continued.

Hyatt says he knows they have some tough opponents in conference play but says the championship is “up for grabs.” He thinks if his players stay healthy, they have a great chance to compete for the championship.

clock as possible, using 4:33 seconds on a 10-play drive. The Rams would eventually settle for a 36 yards field goal attempt from Will Johnson, who this time missed, as scaled ball sailed wide right, to keep the score at 23-17, with 2:12 remaining in the game.

Catawba would get the ball back on their own 20yard line, trying to get to the end zone, before the clock struck zero.

After back-to-back completions, and with the help of a roughing the passer call on the Rams, the Indians moved into the Rams territory, leaving the WSSU fans on the edge of their seat for the second consecutive week.

But after two incompletions, Sheehan’s third down pass was completed, but came up short of the first down, and on fourth down and one, he inexplicably rushed to the line and spiked on the ball on fourth down, turning the ball over on downs to WinstonSalem State.

The WSSU Rams would kneel on the ball, and come away with the 23-17 win.

The Rams were led in rushing by Te’Vaughn Hurse, who finished with a game-high 103 yards and one touchdown. Xavier Quick had five carries for 48 yards, and Kerrion Moore finished with 10 carries for 44 yards. Justus Pickett had 10 carries for

19 yards.

Rod Tinsley had a solid night guiding the Rams, as he finished 12 of 18 passing for 142 yards and one touchdown. He had a long pass of 49 yards.

Reggie Wilkins led the Rams receiving corps, hauling in three catches for 42 yards and Demeeko Jones also had three catches for 27 yards. Canard Brown had two catches for 54 yards and one touchdown. Te’Vaughn Hurse also hauled in two catches.

Will Walton and Xavier Quick each had one catch.

Defensively, WSSU was led by Braxton Daye, who finished with nine tackles, one tackle for loss, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries.

Forsyth in Week 2 of the season. Parkland is scheduled to play Carver.

Atwater says his team was not prepared for West, but says the team will be when they face off next week.

Cannon said his team may be a little thin but the team will fight hard every week and he is confident that they will win a game this year.

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Kailan Chavis had six tackles and two pass breakups, and CJ Washington, Daryus Skinner and PJ Clyburn each had five tackles. Clyburn also picked up a fumble recovery. Jarrell Bright finished with four tackles, and eight other Rams defenders had three tackles each.

First WinstonSalem Football Classic Winston-Salem State University will return home to Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 17, as they will host the inaugural Winston-Salem Football Classic, featuring the Rams hosting the Virginia Union

pro hockey will help W-S Fairgrounds, official says t h e c h R on I c le

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the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds annex will be the home of a hockey team coming in the fall of 2017 to Winston-Salem.

During a press conference last week, the owners updated the public on information, including the team name, logo and ownership group. the team will play its games inside of the annex, which has a seating capacity of 3,500 for hockey. according to Robert Mulhearn, venue and facilities manager of the Fairgrounds, once the own-

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Fairgrounds.

“I think it's not just the Fairgrounds but the city who wants to see hockey return. We have the facility for it and we have done it before, we just needed to

find the right partner and the right opportunity,” said Mulhearn. “It's good for the overall brand of the fairgrounds and it helps us get people to continue to come to our facilities throughout the year and not just in october during the fair.” pro hockey was in Winston-Salem until the 1990s. the team will be named the carolina thunderbirds and they will play in the Federal hockey league (Fhl). the team will be owned and operated by Barry Soskin, who has been involved with various

hockey teams for the past 25 years. Soskin also owns the port huron prowlers and the Danville Dashers of the Fhl. the thunderbirds will host the two teams on Friday, March 17 and 18 in 2017. the team’s logo will feature a bird with its wings spread holding a hockey stick. Fans can vote on the team’s colors on the official team website. to vote for a color, visit the team website at www.carolinathunderbirds.com. contest closes oct. 7 at noon. the team also announced there will be open tryouts for potential

players in the area but no date has been set. operations for the team will begin in october of this year and season tickets are available on the team's website at www.carolinathunderbirds.com.

For more information about the carolina thunderbirds, visit the team website or follow them online at Facebook, twitter or Instagram at carolinatbirds.

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The Carolina Thunderbirds have let the people of the Triad choose the team colors.

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Porter, Saunders, Bennett lead YCFL Eagles past Prowlers 27-8 SpecIal to the chRonIcle

eDen – Davion Bennett scored two touchdowns while JaQuan porter and tsion Saunders added one each to spark the eagles of the Youth character Football league (YcFl) to a 27-8 victory over the eden prowlers on Saturday at Morehead high School.

Saunders got the eagles off to an early start, bolting 60 yards on a quarterback keeper to stake the eagles to a 6-0 lead. porter added the extra point to lift the score to 7-0. Bennett got into the act on the eagles’ next possession. he took a pitch from Saunders, swerved around several panther tacklers and raced 70 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. porter again added the extra point to make the score 14-0.

Sam Davis, the eagles’ head coach, said Saunders’ run was important in setting the tone for his young team. “although this is a 12and-under team, most of these kids have never played football,” he said.

“It was very important for

theirconfidence that we were able to get out to a quick start. I am very proud of the way they hung in there early and set the tone.” after taking their 14-0 lead, the eagles continued to pile up offensive yardage. porter, the fullback in the eagles’ Wing-t offensive set, bullied his way for more than 100 yards. porter’s 65-yard touchdown run boosted the eagles lead to 21-0 at the half.

Bennett led the team with some 160 yards on only 10 carries. he also had an 85-yard touchdown run wiped out by a holding penalty. Saunders showed great poise and leadership in his first start at quarterback.

“I am very proud of the

way we played,” Davis said. “tsion really settled into the position and I think he now has the confidence needed to execute our offense. porter was a battering ram for us throughout the game. he’s a special player out there and we depend on him to make plays on offense and on defense (at linebacker).”

Bennett was the wild card. his open field running helped the eagles to maintain several drives.

“Davion is an exceptional athlete,” Davis said. “he has the ability to go all the way every time he touches the football. of course he has some things he needs to work on, but his future is very bright if he continues to work and familiarize himself more

to go on an 8-1 run that left WSSU trailing 3-8. the Rams would pull to within five points of the lakers after a block by Brown and herrod and a GVSU attack error left the Rams trailing 10-15. however, the Rams could not get back into the match as the lakers pulled

pulled to within eight points, 12-20, but a lakers service error was the only point that the Rams could score as the team finished the set with the 25-13 loss. the final set was another tough one for the Rams as an early start slipped away late to seal the loss. the Rams had a strong start, playing the lakers to an 8-8 tie. however, the team soon struggled allowing a 9-2 run by the lakers to fall behind 17-10. after a herrod kill, the Rams’ struggles continued as Grand Valley State pulled away late with a 7-2 run that featured a laker service error and attack error.

With the loss, the Rams fall to 3-4 in the season. the team will return to action next weekend when the team opens central Intercollegiate athletic association (cIaa) play at the cIaa Round Up hosted by Bowie State. For more information on Rams volleyball, contact the WSSU office of athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.

with our offense.”

In addition, Davis said the eagles’ offensive line played well.

“We shuffled some kids around after our first game and they responded very well,” Davis added.

“We had a new center (tyrone campbell) and he did a good job of snapping the football. that was a problem in our first game. the right side of our offensive line also played well. tyshon holland and Steven evans played the way we expected them to play and their blocking paved the way for us. our left side (cameron carson, Zquarius pugh and Reginald pleasant) played well also.” porter’s 65-yard touchdown came on a play that he ran over several

prowlers en route to the end zone. “porter is a leader and he leads by example,” Davis said. “Whenever we need a big play, we put the ball in his hands.” the eagles defense shut down the prowlers until a touchdown late in the game when defensive coordinator lamar landrum had substitutes in the game.

“I have an outstanding coaching staff with coach landrum, who had a great defensive scheme,” Davis said. “We made some changes in our personnel after the first game (two weeks ago) and the kids responded. coach landrum is a big asset to the YcFl program and his experience really shows. he has been a great sup-

port to me and the rest of the coaching staff and I really appreciate his efforts.”

Defensively, the eagles were led by porter, Bennett, Saunders, holland, evans, Deven Royster and c.J. Green.

“Deven and c.J. both played well at the cornerback position,” Davis said.

“Deven really stepped up on offense and defense. c.J. had several big stops for us. t’andre Williams also did a good job at safety and travis pender, Jr. stepped up well at linebacker - opposite porter.” the victory improved the eagles’ record to 1-1. they will play at home this Saturday at carver high School.

Rams take three-set loss Rams women’s cross country to Grand Valley State at places second, men seventh, at Barton Bulldog Invitational Vulcans Invitational

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calIFoRnIa, pa – the Winston-Salem State Rams volleyball team (3-4) ended the weekend on a down note when the team took a three-set loss to the Grand Valley State lakers (5-3) Saturday afternoon. the Rams gave strong effort in the match, but the team could find no answer for the lakers, falling 1225, 13-25, and 13-25. the Rams could not quite seem to get their offense going in the match as the team found kills hard to come by. as a team, the Rams totaled just 17 kills in the match.

WSSU sophomore outside hitter Mia herrod led the Rams with five kills while senior outside hitter teynia Shepherd added four kills and 13 digs. Sophomore middle blocker christa Brown added six total blocks (none solo). the first set saw the Rams jump out early, but the team could not hold off the lakers. WSSU opened the effort with back-toback points, but the team allowed Grand Valley State

away, including a 7-point run to close out the set. the second set saw some more struggles by the Rams. the team struggled early, falling behind 2-8. the Rams benefitted from a pair of back-to-back attack errors by the lakers and pulled to within three points, 5-8. however, GVSU regained control when the Rams allowed a 6-2 run and fell behind, 714. the Rams gave a final push in the set when the team scored three straight points on laker errors and

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WIlSon – the Winston-Salem State University cross country teams hit the trails today to take part in the Bulldog cross country Invitational hosted by Barton college. the Rams women’s cross country team set the tone for the day when the team totaled 75 points to place second in the meet, while the Rams men’s team totaled 200 points to place seventh. the Rams women’s team had some solid performances at the meet with sophomore Domtilla Kiplagat leading the way for the Rams. She finished fifth in the women’s 5K run when she ran a 21:04.37 at the meet, while senior Fawzia Kheir placed eighth with a time of 21:27.56.

Senior tametris Morrison rounded out the Rams’ top three finishers when she placed 16th with a 22:28.29. the Rams men’s team also had a strong day with freshman Mitchell Brown leading the way. he paced the Rams with a 28:45.78 in the men’s 8K run to place 13th.

Senior harold Blakely placed 41st with a 33:32.08, while sophomore Julian Massey added a 56th place finish with a 36:42.82. the Rams cross country teams will return to action next weekend when the teams take part in the adidas cross country challenge at the WakeMed Soccer park in cary. For more information on Rams cross country, contact the WSSU office of athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.

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André Watts withdraws from Symphony’s opening season concert With deep regret, André Watts has withdrawn from his appearance at the Winston-Salem Symphony’s season-opening 70th Anniversary Gala Concert on Sept. 17 due to ongoing treatments for prostate cancer. Pianist Andrew von Oeyen will perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in his place.

The season-opening 70th Anniversary Gala Concert will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Reynolds Auditorium at 301 N. Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem. In addition to Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, the Symphony will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, which was played at the Symphony’s first concert in 1946.

They also will play the Carmen Symphony in 12 Scenes by Georges Bizet/José Serebrier. Tickets are on sale now at WSsymphony.org or 336-464-0145 and start from $30.

Emergency assistance office announces new hours The Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Office located at 901 N. Cleveland Ave. is adjusting its hours of operation. The office will close each day from noon until 1 p.m. for Emergency Assistance staff to break for lunch. For residents in need of assistance, the office will continue opening at 8:30 a.m. and closing at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until December 1. Beginning December 1, the Emergency Assistance Office will also be open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The Salvation Army Emergency Assistance office offers aid in the form of food, clothing, furniture, transportation and utility and rent assistance for families and individuals in crisis. For more information on services, call The Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Office at 336-245-2096 or 336-2452084.

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company announces new hire The North Carolina Black Repertory Company's Board of Directors has announced the appointment of performing artist, producer, director, and arts educator Hilda Willis as the Company's new Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director of the NCBRC Teen Theatre Ensemble.

Willis formerly served as Executive/Artistic Director of PAPY, The Performing Arts Program for Youth founded by Jane Fonda in 1993. She has also served as Artistic Director for The CityKids Foundation, Michael Bolton's Safe Space of New Haven, National Black Theater's Children's Theatre, and The Positive Youth Troupe.

Senior Services, Inc. announces $5.5 million “Aging with Purpose” campaign According to the latest census, the number of seniors in the Triad will nearly double in the next 25 years. About 20 percent of the 65-plus population will need significant assistance to manage normal activities of daily living. As a recognized leader in aging, Senior Services, a nonprofit in WinstonSalem is taking steps to address the increasing number of seniors needing help in the coming years.

This month, Senior Services, Inc. will kick- off the public phase of its $5.5 million “Aging with Purpose” campaign to expand its capacity to serve area senior citizens, launch a pilot program to bring renewed purpose and meaning to seniors’ lives, and begin a community-wide planning process to make Forsyth County the best place to age in the country.

The campaign is being led by Robert J. Johnson, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel of BB&T. Honorary Co-chairs are Richard Budd, Chairman Emeritus of The Budd Group, and Kelly S. King, Chairman and CEO of BB&T. To learn more about Senior Services or the Aging with Purpose campaign, please contact Kristen Perry, VP of Community Engagement, kperry@seniorservicesinc.org ; Richard Gottlieb, President and CEO, rgottlieb@seniorservicesinc.org ; or Lee Covington, Chief Operating Officer at lcovington@seniorservicesinc.org.

U.S. News Ranks WFU among top 30 national universities, 5th in undergrad teaching U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best Colleges guide ranked Wake Forest University 27th overall among 310 national universities and 5th for its commitment to undergraduate teaching. Wake Forest has been ranked in the top 30 in the national universities category for 21 consecutive years and was also 27th in last year’s guide. This year’s rankings highlighted Wake Forest’s study abroad program, low student/faculty ratio and small class size.

Fifty-eight percent of undergraduate classes at Wake Forest have fewer than 20 students and only one percent of Wake Forest’s classes have more than 50 students, the lowest of any top-30 school.

The Wake Forest School of Business undergraduate program was ranked 38th.

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center honored with Mission: Lifeline achievement award Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. Forsyth Medical Center is recognized for having an 85 percent composite adherence and at least 24 consecutive months of 75 percent or higher compliance on all Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center quality measures to improve the quality of care for STEMI patients. In addition, Forsyth Medical Center has also been recognized as a recipient of Mission: Lifeline’s Gold-Plus award.

Forsyth Medical Center earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for the quick and appropriate treatment of STEMI patients by providing emergency procedures to reestablish blood flow to blocked arteries when needed.

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Community Calendar Now through Oct. 1 - Winston Lake Road Closed 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 336-703-3023 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, Sept. 15-17 – Big 4 Alumni Celebration The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County, Inc. will hold its annual Big 4 Celebration Sept. 15 – 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) 336-7671487 or (Anderson High grads) 336331-3261.

Today, Sept. 15 – Heroes for the Homeless Awards Breakfast The 4th Annual Heroes for the Homeless awards breakfast hosted by the Bethesda Center will take place today, Sept. 15 at 7:30 a.m. at Bridger Field House at BB&T Field.

Heroes for the Homeless recognizes individuals and organizations who have committed resources, time, and energy to supporting the homeless population in Forsyth County. This year’s honorees include Alan Caldwell, Caroline Stopyra, Love & Faith Christian Fellowship, and the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department. Tickets are $35 or you can reserve a table for 10 for $500.

Proceeds from tickets, table reservations, and sponsorships help support the Bethesda Center and their mission to help the Homeless “BStrong365” days a year. Ticket and tables can be purchased at the Bethesda Center or online at www.bethesdacenter.org.

Today, Sept. 15 – Town Hall Candidates Meeting Forsyth County Democratic Women and Young Democrats will present a Town Hall meeting today, Thursday, Sept, 15. There will be a wine & cheese reception at 6 p.m. before the Town Hall, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Candidates confirmed as of Monday are: Carrie Vickery, Josh Brannon, Marilynn Baker, Ed Hanes, John Larsen and Jeff MacIntosh.

Today, Sept. 15 – Masonic Center Open House The Masonic Center of Winston-Salem, 4537 Country Club Road, will hold an open house today, 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.

Today, Sept. 15 - Fall Fashion Show Bevello will host a Fall Fashion Show at the Thruway Center store today, 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 deadline registration for Oct. 1 – "News Media 101” 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." For more information, call 336-722-8624, ext.

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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 336723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows.

Sept. 16 - Winston-Salem Football Classic Banquet The inaugural Winston-Salem Football Classic banquet will be held on Friday, Sept.16, 7-9 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center. Please join us for a celebration that commemorates the historic achievements of the legendary William “Bill” Hayes who served as the head football coach at Winston-Salem State University from 1976-1987 and the head football coach at NCA&T University from 1988-2003. In his combined 27 seasons as a head coach he compiled a career college football record of 195–104–2. Hayes returned to WSSU in 2009 to serve as the Athletics Director. Featured keynote speaker will be Leon Kerry, former CIAA Commissioner, with honorary tributes by Steve Wilbourn, Joseph Taylor, and Dr. Nathan E. Scovens. Tickets are $75 each which includes general admission to the WSSU Rams vs. Virginia Union University Panthers football game on Saturday, Sept. 17. Purchase tickets at the Bowman Gray Fieldhouse or online at http://www.wssurams.com/informat i o n / W i n s t o n Salem_Classic_Banquet.

Sept. 17 – WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools Employee Recruitment Fair Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will hold an Employee

Recruitment Fair on Saturday, Sept.

17 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Education Building, 4801 Bethania Station Rd. Representatives from all schools and departments with current vacancies will be on hand to answer questions. Some interviews may be conducted on site, and candidates are encouraged to bring multiple copies of a resume. The district is in need of a variety of teaching candidates as well as classified personnel. Bus drivers (and substitutes), child nutrition workers (part-time positions available), and teacher assistants are high-demand positions. If you have questions, please contact human resources at staffing@wsfcs.k12.nc.us or 336748-4079.

Sept. 17 – 7th Annual Kickball Classic Tournament and Food Truck Festival The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of High Point invites friends and community members to join them at their 7th annual kickball classic tournament and food truck festival fundraiser on Saturday, Sept.

15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, 121 SW Cloverleaf Place, High Point. For the last 7 years, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of High Point has hosted an adult Kickball Classic Tournament where local teams come together to raise money and play for the year's kickball championship title. There will also be food trucks on site. Admission to the food truck festival is free. The proceeds from this event directly benefit the programs of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of High Point. For more information about the kickball classic, door prize drawing or food truck festival, please call 336-8815436.

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. For more information, visit grandfather.com, or call 800-4687325. For more information on Girl Scout Day, call the Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Office at 828733-4326.

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. Tickets may be bought through www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org or the Winston-Salem Arts Council Box Office at 336-747-1414. 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 See Com. Cal on B7

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The Foundation of the Earth Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the sovereign control of God over creation and over nations *See the sovereign Creator as the source of strength and power in our lives *Acknowledge the need to wait on the Lord to provide the strength and help we need for life’s situations

Background: Isaiah is speaking to a defeated Jerusalem telling them of what God can and will do.

They have now been punished enough. They have lived among the heathens and seen them worship gods made of wood and metals, none of them actually having power or even being. Isaiah points out the powers and excellence and superiority of God to any and all idol gods. In other words, he says “open your eyes and … take a moment and think”. IJS. “Ponder the greatness and uniqueness of God.” (Standard Lesson Commentary 2016-2017).

Lesson: Isaiah starts here asking in an exasperating tone it seems: ”Don’t you know by now who God is and what He can do?” It’s been drilled into us from the time of creation itself. Verse 22 simply says God sits as Ruler of the earth and we appear to Him as small creations that He provides habitation for in all the earth. God’s sovereign power over earthly rulers is expressed in verse 23 and 24. We are reminded here that all power comes from God. Royalty and judicial power are nothing and exist at God’s allowance and the extent and duration of said power are all at His will. God’s sovereignty extends even over the stars. God asks the question: “To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.” (vs25). Then Isaiah instructs us to look up in the sky at all the stars and the constellations. God made them all and calls them all by name. We take them for granted, but Isaiah says God pays them special attention.

No one else could do that …” for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. (vs. 26). Knowing who God is … how could Israel think, even in exile, that He would forget them or be ignorant of their condition? “If God has counted stars and given them names, will He not also care for His people and keep His promises to them?”

(SLC 2016-2017). God is never-failing and Isaiah’s question now to Israel is, ”Don’t you know that God will not get tired? He doesn’t even stop to catch His breath and we cannot possibly know His understanding. God has a never-ending strength and makes it available to those who need it. The energy of the youth and the vitality of young men say Isaiah is exhaustible and will end (vs. 30). The conclusion of the matter is, if we wait on God and trust in Him, our outlook is changed. We get fresh strength; our ability to keep pace and even exceed what is expected is possible in Him. “It is He, not the world, who empowers us through life.” (SLC 20162017)

For Your Consideration: How often do you stop and consider the vastness of creation and your value or worth in it? How are the stars in the sky and the hairs on your head similar in God’s view?

Life’s Application: The questions Isaiah posed to Israel are appropriate for us today. Do we really consider who God is and His awesomeness? In times of weakness or failing strength, do we know to count on Him? When all else fails, do we know that He never does? We should know even in these modern days of man’s vast accomplishments, the power of rulers and the long arm of the judicial system, God is still supreme and all sovereign. He is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscience.

To quote God Himself…”I AM THAT I AM.” (Exodus 3:14). Get that in your head!

First Baptist to hold Say It With Music concert

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The Women’s Service Council of First Baptist Church will sponsor its annual Say It With Music concert on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. at the church, at 700 N. Highland Ave. The concert is free This year’s concert will feature the Willie Mason and Friends Choir and the Inspirational Choir of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Organized in 2009 by founder and director Willie Mason, the choir is comprised of some of the most talented vocalists and musicians in the Triad. Presenting their gospel music throughout the area and beyond, the Willie Mason and Friends Choir seeks to raise sounds of joy and share the Gospel through song.

The Inspirational Choir of Mt Zion Baptist Church was founded in 1977 and is currently under the direction of Dionn Owen. Known to the community for its outstanding spiritual and inspiring Poetry and Song Concerts, the choir is also recognized for both traditional and contemporary music.

Holy Trinity reaches out to community Members of Holy Trinity perform an interpretive dance routine during Sunday’s service.

and double dutch jump roping for the children.

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A major part of a church ministry is connecting with the surrounding community. The Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center held its annual Community Outreach weekend this past Saturday and Sunday.

Holy Trinity held a community gathering at Parkland Park on Saturday, where they had games, food and activities for the surrounding area to let residents know that the church is involved with the people.

During the gathering, the church brought out the Novant Health Breast Mobile, Winston-Salem Fire Department and had fun and games, such as face painting

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This is the third annual community weekend for Holy Trinity.

According to church member Darrell Jeter, the purpose of the weekend is to “give the community a sense of what the church has to offer.” Jeter says the community weekend is a good way to get the word out to the community that they church is there for the See Holy Trinity on B6

Lewisville and Clemmons firefighters participated in the preparedness fair to show participants common household fire hazards and what to do in case of a house fire.

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Church’s emergency preparedness fair

teaches awareness

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Natural disasters and household emergencies can happen at any moment.

Many homes are not prepared for a sudden emergency or able to leave the home at a moment’s notice if necessary. Seeing a need

to inform the community, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Clemmons held an emergency preparedness fair Saturday, Sept. 10.

The fair was set up with various booths that showed individuals different ways of preparing for emergencies that might come. The

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 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." For more information, call 336-722-8624, ext. 108.

Sept. 17 Ladies Community Outreach Program 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

booths included ways to purify water outside of the home, things to pack in a “bugout bag,” ways to prepare pets for quick travel and non perishable foods to pack, to name a few.

The Church of Latter Day Saints holds a preparedness fair every two years. Preparedness coor-

CALENDAR 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. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.

Sept. 17 Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society Fundraiser On Sept. 17 the Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) of St. James A.M.E. Church will sell chicken wing dinners from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Dinners are $8.

Wings only are $4. The public is 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. This fundraiser will support the efforts of Sis. Diana Drake, who is running for the Vera L. Holt Area Dorcas Queen. Dorcas (also called Tabitha) was known for her good works and acts of love for the poor.

She was a charitable person who made things, especially clothing, for

dinator for the church, Larry Morris, said they just want to make people aware of how they can prepare themselves for any kind of emergency that may come up. He wants people to have the proper items in the home in case of emergency.

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the needy. Pre-orders are welcome.

Call 215-327-9991.

Sept. 17 100th Anniversary Celebration Events The Hanes Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. The theme is “A Century of Honoring the Past, Serving the Present, Dedicated to the Future.” Upcoming events are: Sept. 17, 4 p.m., Throwback Fashion Show featuring styles from 1920 to the present.

Hosted by Talitha Vickers, WXII News Anchor. (Dinner donation $10); building a Walkway of Faith Purchase a personalized brick or bricks in honor or memory of loved ones. ($50 each); Oct. 30, 3 p.m 100th Anniversary Worship Service - The Right Rev. 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 See Rel. Cal. on B6

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Clemmons held an emergency preparedness fair to show people what items would be needed in case disaster strikes.

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The Novant Health mobile mammogram vehicle gave free mammograms for individuals during Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center’s Community Outreach Event Saturday, Sept. 10.

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Sunday's church service concluded the community outreach weekend.

Individuals from the community who came out to Saturday's festivities were invited to attend. During the service, the church raffled off gift cards to those who were in need to assist them with groceries, gas or

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Holy Trinity Pastor Richard Miller delivered the sermon during Sunday’s service. His message was “The Spirit of the Lord.” He wanted to convey to those in attendance that even though we may not understand what is going on in our lives, God's understanding has no limits.

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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 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. This program is designed to ignite the spiritual flame in youth and young adults with an exciting voyage through the Bible and to develop an intimate relationship with God. This event is free and open to the public.

Lunch will be provided. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347.

Sept. 18 Service and Forum At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, on Sunday, Sept. 18, worship services will be held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “Generations of Generosity.”

Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Rabbi Andrew Ettin will speak on Jewish Mysticism.

Forum, 9:15 a.m., Barrie Howard will lead a discussion of current events.

Sept. 18 Family and Friends Day St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church presents Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. Speaker will be the Rev. Omar Dykes. The NCBRC singers featuring Bethany Heath, Kristyn Daney, Kenya Little & Zakkiyah Niang will perform.

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.

Sept. 18 Friends and Family Day Antioch Christian Church's 111th anniversary and annual Friends and Family Day will be held on Sunday, Sept.

18. The 11 a.m. speaker will be Pastor James A. Gilliam and 3 p.m. speaker will be the Rev. Bernard Adams of Salem Baptist Church, Lexington. Antioch Christian Church is located at 1432 Underwood Ave. For more information email: antioch1432@gmail.com.

Sept. 18 Two outreach events Fellowship Church, 2800 E. Sprague St., will host two events on Sunday, Sept.18. The first will be “Ram Takeover,” which is a collaboration with WinstonSalem State University. Ram Takeover will be attended by students, faculty, and staff of the university and will include music ministry by the WSSU Voices of Inspiration Gospel Choir, and attendance by the athletic department including men's and women's basketball team, softball team and more. In addition a meal will be prepared and served to students and staff of the university. At 5 p.m. the same day Fellowship Church will host the second installment of WinstonWorships, which is a citywide gathering of unity to worship God himself. Special guest will be Stellar Award winner Casey J. Fellowship Church

He further touched on the oppression that every person has to deal with on a daily basis but nothing can separate us from the love of God. He closed with a question of “if God is not getting the glory of your life, what good is it?”

After the service, those from the community in attendance were given a box of groceries to take home to assist with any

is partnering with the charitable organization Soles 4 Souls, which provides shoes to families in Third World countries and around the world. The price of admission to this worship event will be one pair of new or gently used shoes per person. For more information about either event, contact the church at 336-788-1815 or visit www.thefellowshipws.org.

Sept. 18-21 Revival Services Please join Saints Home United Methodist Church, 1390 Thurmond St., for our annual church revival services Sunday, Sept. 18, through Wednesday, Sept. 21. We will have some dynamic preachers in attendance: Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m., the Rev. Diron Chloe, Metropolitan UMC, Greensboro; Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., the Rev. Jeanette T. Hayes, ElkinJonesville UMC Charge, Elkin; Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., the Rev. Sherise Lindsay, Piney Grove UMC, Advance; Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., the Rev. James Fulwood, St. Mark Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. Join us for worship, praise, good singing, and fellowship. The pastor is Rev. Dale Sneed.

Sept. 18 – 21 Fall Revival Services Antioch Baptist Church, 5061 Lansing Drive, will have its annual Fall Revival starting Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19 – Wednesday, Sept. 21, will be spiritual messages beginning at 7:30 p.m. nightly. For more information, call 336-765-5496. The Rev. Dr. J. L. Montgomery is the host pastor.

Sept. 18, 21– 25 Holy Convocation The 2016 Holy Convocation will be held at the Greater Higher Ground Ministries Worldwide Inc., 4175 Moat Drive. Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Classes will be held Thursday through Saturday at noon and 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Sure Foundation: Back to the Basics,” Isaiah 46:9, Psalms 143:9. The guest speakers during the conference are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 18, Bishop Kevin Long, Charlotte; Wednesday, Sept.r 21, Apostle Bradley Taylor, Salisbury; Thursday, Sept.

22, Bishop Tejado Hanchell, WinstonSalem; Friday, Sept. 23, Bishop Kevin Williams, Greensboro; Conference Teachers, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 2223 at 12 noon, Apostle Andria Weeks, West End, and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m., Bishop Derrick Kelly, Lexington. During the convocation we will continue celebrate the life and legacy of our Establishmentarian, Apostle John H. Heath. For more information, call our administrative office at 336-725-1125.

Senior pastor is Janice O. Heath.

Sept. 21-25 Women’s Conference Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., presents the 2016 Women’s Conference Sept. 21-25.

Registration is $60. Apostle Brenda J. McCloud is pastor.

Sept. 24 Community Day Event Born Again Free Church, 741 Moravia Street will host a Community Day event for the community on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Different vendors will be selling baked goods, homemade pasta sauces, watches, and more. Free school supplies, socks and clothes will be given away. Various activities for youth will be provided as well. A local fire squad

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A lot of people don’t know where to start, and this is where we want to teach them how to start their emergency preparedness items in their homes,” Morris said. “When they visit each of these 16 booths we have here at the fair, they will get an idea of almost every aspect of being prepared.”

Along with showing people what to prepare, they brought in the Lewisville and Clemmons fire departments, a local Boy Scout troop, Forsyth

County Sherriff’s Department and the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T).

The fire department showed how to deal with a house fire along with common household fire hazards such as extension cords.

The Boy Scout troop displayed ways to build shelters with available materials. Sgt. Robert Burrow of the Sherrif’s Department expressed that the police are there to help and want people to know that the police are good. He said everyone needs to be prepared in case of emergency.

The emergency preparedness specialist for the

is scheduled to attend to discuss fire safety tips and give free tours of its fire truck. For more information or to become a vendor, call 336-788-4330.

Sept. 25 Women’s Day Celebration Women’s Day will be celebrated at St. James A.M.E. Church on Sept. 25 at the 10 a.m. service. The Preacher of the Hour will be the Rev. Dr. Barbareta W. McGill, an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. McGill is also a graduate of the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) where she earned degrees in Nursing. The co-chairpersons for Women’s Day are Sisters Myrna D.

Lewisville ward of the Church of Latter Day Saints, K.C. Lacoma, said he wants people to leave with ideas of how to make themselves and their families prepared for emergencies and to be aware just in case.

The church not only wants people to be prepared physically, they want them to be prepared religiously as well. Jason Brigg, ward mission leader said, “We want the community to know that we believe in a loving Savior who wants all his children to be happy and would love to share that message with everyone.”

Williams and Blondell C. Robinson. The public is 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.

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Notice of NAACP Branch election SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee.

On September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee.

On October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition (those who wish to be elected), and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April

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Dominion Street NE. Before the movie screening, children will have the opportunity to enjoy educational entertainment including a puppet show, book mobile, anti-bullying 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 - Symphony’s 70th Anniversary Season Gala Concert The Winston-Salem Symphony, Robert Moody Music Director, is presenting a 70th Anniversary Season Gala Concert on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Pianist Andrew von Oeyen will play Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. He will perform on the personal Steinway & Sons piano of Van Cliburn—one of classical music’s most revered artists. The Gala Concert will take place at Reynolds Auditorium, located at 301 N. Hawthorne Road. Tickets begin at $30 and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-4640145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

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 336-998-3626 for more information.

Sept. 17 – Nov. 19 – Community Family Enrichment Program The Community Family Enrichment Program is designed to allow families at no cost to them the opportunity to attend classes and workshops that will help develop their parenting skills, learn money management skills, life skills and strategies to help build stronger and healthier families.

The program also provides ongoing support and resources that will increase family unity, restore family balance, and promote harmony. Classes will be held every third Saturday at Green Tree Community Center, 930 S. Broad St. For more information, call Pastor Ora Mathews at 336-7882364 or Green Tree Community Center at 336-722-7738.

Sept. 22 – Student Race Relations Forum On Thursday, Sept. 22, WinstonSalem/Forsyth County administrators will welcome participants and audience members to the annual Student Race Relations Forum, to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the R.J. Reynolds High School auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road. Students from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schools will discuss their perspectives on the state of race relations. For more information about Cultural Awareness Month, call City Link 311.

Sept. 22 – Venture Innovation Cafe Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center at Innovation Quarter is sponsoring the second annual Venture Innovation Café™ Entrepreneurship Mixer on Thursday, Sept.

22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 525 Vine Street in the Innovation Quarter. The Café is designed to showcase the broad range of community resources available to area small businesses in an effort to accelerate development of entrepreneurship and innovation in Forsyth and Stokes counties. The event is free, and the public is invited to stop by anytime during the event, which features opportunities to meet and interact with the 21 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partners of Forsyth County. More information, email sbc@forsythtech.edu or call 336-757-3802.

Sept. 22 - Candidates “Meet and Greet” Forum The African-American Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party will host a candidates Meet and Greet forum on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Mazie Woodruff Center, 4905 Lansing Drive.

This important event will allow residents and voters of Forsyth County who are unfamiliar with the candidates of the newly drawn 5th Congressional District, formerly the 12th Congressional District, to not only meet but also publicly address the candi-

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1 may be nominated for office or as an atlarge member of the Executive Committee.

In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

In November 2016 at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place. The date and location of the election will be determined by the membership at the September 27 membership meeting. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required.

Membership must be verified.

For more information, contact Secretary Linda Sutton at 336-8702168.

dates running for representation in this new district. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Sophia Kennedy at snkennedy87@yahoo.com.

Sept. 23 - Deadline to apply for Community Appearance Commission Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke is accepting applications from citizens interested in filling a vacancy on the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Community Appearance Commission. The vacancy must be filled by a person who has demonstrated special experience or education in a design field, such as architecture, landscape architecture, horticulture, land use planning, historic preservation, or a closely related field. The Community Appearance Commission seeks to enhance and improve the visual quality and aesthetic character of Forsyth County and the city of WinstonSalem for the education, pleasure and enrichment of city and county residents; and to improve the community’s visual quality of life for generations to come.

Interested candidates should contact the City Secretary’s office at 336-727-2224 or send an email to melaniej@cityofws.org.

The application deadline is Sept. 23.

Sept. 23 – Opening Reception for Arts Exhibit The Gallery at The Enrichment Center will host an opening reception for “Pieces and Patchwork” on Friday, Sept. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Food will be provided by the Enrichment Center’s Culinary Arts students and entertainment by The Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble.

A highlight of the exhibit will be a mixedmedia piece that is a collaboration between The Enrichment Center art students and Arts for Life, another local non-profit organization. The exhibit will also feature work by guest artist Dr. Renee Tegeler, who uses fibers and fabrics to create “healing art.” Prints and posters of her vibrant pieces will be available at the exhibit, which will be on display through Nov. 4.

The Gateway Gallery is at 1006 S. Marshall St. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and by appointment. For more information, call 336.837.6826.

Sept. 23-24 – Annual Plant Sale The Forsyth County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale Sept. 2324 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. indoors at the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office at 1450 Fairchild Road. The sale also offers herbaceous perennials and flowering shrubs and trees. Also visit the Garden Boutique for some incredible buys on gently used garden accessories and tools. This event is the major fundraiser for the Master Gardener Program. Proceeds help maintain the Extension Demonstration Gardens and fund the “Forks on Friday” garden lecture series held in the spring and fall. Shop early for best selection. For additional information, call 336-703-2850.

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Order of the Eastern Star chapter donates some school supplies Pictured left to right are: W.P. Isaiah Thompkins, A.M. Marcelle Shell, Principal Scarlet Linville and Worthy Matron Sharon Grooms.

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Beauty of the West, Chapter #36, O.E.S. P.H.A., donated two large boxes of back-to-school supplies to Ashley Academy Elementary School on Aug. 15.

The chapter members donated several items, including pencils, crayons, hand sanitizers, Kleenex, notebooks/folders, and several book bags to help some of the children get off to a good start this year.

Ashley Academy was chosen as one of our community service projects for the year because they are located in the neighborhood. Ashley Academy is

under the leadership of Principal Scarlet Linville.

Sharon Grooms is the Worthy Matron of Beauty of the West #36.

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Sept. 24 – Youth Theatre audition workshop The youth theatre audition workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. The location is Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., Salisbury, for ages elementary through high school. The workshop will focus on preparing students to audition for a non-musical production, specifically geared toward PPT’s upcoming production of “The Boxcar Children.”

Skills developed will be in acting, stage movement and auditioning techniques.

The cost is $40. To sign up, call 704-6335471.

Sept. 24 – Marvtastic Celebration A Marvtastic Celebration will be held Sept. 24, 6 to 11 p.m. at the WinstonSalem Marriott Hotel. There will be a Marvtastic Bash Celebration & Slient Auction: A celebration of the Life & Legacy of Larry Leon Hamlin, NCBRC/NBTF founder. Tickets for this event are $40. Get tickets at http://www.ncblackrep.org/marvtastic-celebration/.

Sept. 24 – Fiesta Hispanic Festival On Saturday, Sept. 24, the city is a sponsor of Fiesta, the Hispanic League's annual Hispanic cultural festival in downtown Winston-Salem from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free and will include Hispanic entertainment, food and merchandise vendors. The city will have a tent with information from multiple departments to share with the public. For more information about Cultural Awareness Month, call City Link 311.

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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.

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NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUEST For The New Residence Hall: Freshman Living/Learning Center Winston Salem State University

Balfour Beatty/Holt Brothers Construction Contractors, a joint venture is seeking to pre-qualify principal trade and specialty contractors to submit bids for the furnishing of labor, material, and equipment for the WSSU Freshman Living/Learning Center project. BBC/Holt Brothers, a joint venture has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk for the project and will receive bids from and contract with the principal and specialty contractors for the execution of the work. Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate, however the firm must be certified by the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB Office) through the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program. You may begin the certification process at the following website: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/ The New Student Center includes the construction of a new 75,000 SF residence hall. Trade subcontractors are required for the following bid packages:

1A General Trades; 1B Demolition/Abatement; 2A Excavation/Site work/Storm/Site Utilities/ Asphalt/; 2C Aggregate Piers; 2D Landscaping/Hardscape; 3A Concrete/Concrete Paving; 4A; Masonry; 5A Steel/Stairs; 6A Casework/Closet Shelving; 7A Waterproofing/Caulking; 7B Roofing; 7C Waterproofing; 8A Doors and Hardware; 8B Window/Glass/Glazing; 9A Drywall; 9B Ceiling Systems; 9C Tile; 9D Resilient/Carpet Flooring; 9E Terrazzo Flooring; 9F Painting; 10 A Specialties; 10B Signage; 12A Blinds/Shades; 14A Elevators; 15A Fire Protection; 15B Plumbing; 15C Mechanical/T&B/Controls; 15D Combined Plumbing/Mechanical; 16A Electrical/Data/Fire Alarm/Cabling.

Similar project experience will be considered during prequalification. Anticipated Bid Date is November 2016. Submittals for prequalification forms may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed, or submitted electronically. Deadline for prequalification is 10 days prior to Bid Date. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all Pre-qualifications. Contracting method will be through Competitive Public Bid in accordance with Chapter 143 of the NC General Statues. For further information or questions, please contact Josh Taylor at 407-952-2373, or by email at jtaylor@balfourbeattyus.com.

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Winston-Salem (Forsyth County): Reynolda Road Outfall Replacement Bids: 9-21-16 @ 2:00 PM

We are soliciting subcontractor bids for: Asphalt Paving, Seeding, Mulching, Pavement Marking, Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control Signs, Concrete Work, Stream Stabilization Directional Boring and Surveying.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of approximately 410 L.F. of 8" sanitary sewer, 395 L.F. of 12" sanitary sewer, 495 L.F. of 15"/16" sanitary sewer, 570 L.F. of 18" sanitary sewer, 2,070 L.F. of 20"/2 l" sanitary sewer, 25 sanitary sewer manholes, 80 L.F. of 18" steel encasement pipe, 180 L.F. of 24" steel encasement pipe, 130 L.F. of 30" steel encasement pipe, and 220 L.F. of 36" steel encasement pipe. Materials, Asphalt Paving, Stone, Seeding, Mulching, Sewer, Pavement Marking, Pavement Removal, Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control Signs, Precast Concrete Structures Work, Concrete Work, Stream Stabilization, Directional Boring, Surveying, Temp. Pumping & Other Incidental Items Necessary for Construction to complete the project.

Bid documents and plans may be reviewed in our office. Please contact me at (336-368-4047), if you would like an appointment to review the documents or dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to a website where you will be able to download a digital copy of the bid documents.

The Plans & Specs are on file at City/County Purchasing Dept. Room 324 City Hall Building 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC (336-727-2983) and the iSqFt Plan Room (www.iSqFt.com) 4500 W. Lake Forest Dr., Ste 502 Cincinnati, OH 45242 (800-364-2059) also at Duncan-Parnell 4275 Regency Dr., Greensboro, NC 27410 (336-855-1211) or @ dpibidroom.com Quotes must be received in our office by September 21, 2016 @ 2:00 PM

Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from us by October 5, 2016 and I will inform you of the status of your bid.

If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will look at the possibility of a joint venture or partnership arrangement, if appropriate.

Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, pays monthly on submission of qualified invoices. JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle September 15, 2016 Legal Advertisement Solicitation for Bids

Layne Heavy Civil (LHC) is actively seeking qualified Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) for construction of the Reynolda Road Outfall Replacement project for the City/County Utility Commission in Winston-Salem, NC bidding Wednesday, September 21, 2016 @ 2:00 pm. Subcontract and supplier opportunities include preconstruction audio/video survey; land surveying; temporary erosion and sediment control; clearing and grubbing; jack and bores; tunneling; seeding and sodding; cast-in-place concrete; precast concrete; ready-mix concrete; fencing; asphalt pavement replacement; painting, aggregates; mechanical; trucking; and pipe supplies and appurtenances. Plans and specifications will be made available upon request.

Quick pay agreements may be available to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Inquiries and quotations may be submitted to LHC (770) 969-4040 or faxed to (770) 969-4363. All bids must be submitted by close of business on September 20, 2016.

The Chronicle September 15, 2016 Request for bids

The DAVIE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION is seeking Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services for Demolition at Davie County High School.

For a copy of the Complete RFQ, please visit: www.davie.k12.nc.us. Qualifications are due September 22 at 2:00 p.m.

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NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

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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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 DAVIES, 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.

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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2011070182 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2014030172 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1025 LOUISE ROAD

In the Matter of Property located at: 100 Powers Road, Bldg #2

You are hereby advised that on AUGUST 15, 2016, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are hereby advised that on AUGUST 15, 2016, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 2377 Lot(s) 059

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code.

The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2016010278 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 3425 Lot(s) 002T

You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public office of the City of Winston Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenance found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code.

The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015092451 DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 1235 HATTIE AVENUE

In the Matter of Property located at: 1903 MARYLAND AVENUE

You are hereby advised that on AUGUST 15, 2016, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

You are hereby advised that on AUGUST 15, 2016, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 0835 Lot(s) 058

Because you have failed to demolish or repair such dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code.

The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator

The Chronicle September 15, 2016

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 1268 Lot(s) 025

Because you have failed to demolish or repair such dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code.

The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2016070736 ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 1500 GHOLSON AVENUE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 1422 Lot(s) 367 on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 1st day of June, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 1500 Gholson Avenue, said structure being situated on Block 1422, Lot(s) 367, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition.

Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1500 Gholson Avenue including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

STEPHANIE STIMPSON, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: August 25, 2016

The Chronicle September 15, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Best Lumbert (16 E 1379), also known as Sandy Lumbert, Sandra B. Lumbert, deceased May 12, 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 17, 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 15th day of September, 2016.

Keith Lumbert Administrator CTA for Sandra Best Lumbert, deceased 1770 Crossfield Ridge Lane Winston Salem, NC 27127 The Chronicle September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2016

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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)

The Chronicle September 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Roy Howard Lumbert (16 E 1378), deceased December 25, 2014, 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 17, 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 15th day of September, 2016.

Keith Lumbert Administrator CTA for Roy Howard Lumbert, deceased 1770 Crossfield Ridge Lane Winston Salem, NC 27127 The Chronicle September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 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

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Licensed practical nurse Winston-Salem, NC Novant Health Today’s Woman OB/GYN & Pediatrics The licensed practical nurse provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

To apply online, please visit JobsAtNovantHealth.org and reference job ID 182949.

On September 27, 2016 at 7:00pm located at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee.

On October 25, 2016 at 7:00pm located at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition (those who wish to be elected), and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April 1st, may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

In November 2016 at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place. The date and location of the election will be determined by the membership at the September 27th membership meeting. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required. Membership must be verified.

For more information, contact Secretary Linda Sutton at 336-870-2168.

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Qualifications: • High school diploma required. Graduate of accredited practical nursing program required.

• One year of experience in area of specialty preferred.

• Current LPN licensure in appropriate state required. BLS required.

• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s) age.

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Utilities Capital Proj. Engineer – 2423 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Equipment Operator/Light – 1381 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Streets Supervisor – 2926

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Notice of NAACP Branch Election

Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP, WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee.

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Senior Administrative Assistant - 1450 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Senior Financial Technician - 2771 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Traffic Maintenance Worker – 3487 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

The Town of Kernersville is offering the right individual an opportunity to join its Public Services Department. Assists in managing the daily operational activities of the Solid Waste Residential Division.

Assess the work to be performed and the available resources and assigns employees to crews, routes, and equipment. Involves considerable public contact resolving problems. Assists the Superintendent in personnel related issues. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports, assists with equipment specifications and quotes for budget preparation. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school and considerable experience in solid waste management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid NC driver’s license. HIRING RANGE: $38,613 - $57,148 Annually. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits. App Deadline: Open Until Filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application which 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.

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Pool and playground in a country setting near Bethabara Park Blvd. on Bethabara Road.

Please call 922-4041 for information

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Located on Bethabara Road at the corner of Silas Creek extension near Wake Forest.

One bedroom apartments with washer-dryer connections, pool, and water furnished.

Only $410.00 per month

Please call 922-3141 for information

ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798.

Office hours are from 8am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. TDD Relay 1-800-7352962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation

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CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS

A Community for Seniors

Is now accepting applications for One (1) bedroom apartments:

• Section 8 Assistance • Handicap Accessibility • Rent based on income

• Equal Housing • On-Site Laundry Facility • 24-Hour Emergency • Maintenance • Near Bus Route

Apply at:

840 W. 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 336-723-7524 Managed by Community Management Corp Equal Housing Opportunity

ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE APARTMENTS 3727 Old Lexington Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 A Community For Seniors 62 and older One bedroom units conveniently Located in Winston Salem.

Handicap Accessible Units and Rental Assistance Available.

For More Information Call 336-771-9028 NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

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HONORING A LEGEN ND: WS Classic Banquet Celebrrating William “Bill” Ha Hay ayes

Please plan to join us ffor or a celebration that co ommemorates the historic achievements of the legendary William “Bill” Hayes

Friday, September 16 7:00-9 9 00 pm 9:00 Benton Convention Center in Winsston-Salem J

Tickets are $75 each which includes generral admission tto o tthe he WSSU Rams vs.

Virrginia Union Universitty Pantthers ffoot oottball game on Sa aturdayy, Septtember ember 17.

For tickets contact: 336-750-2141 or visit: www.wssurams.com w.wssurams.com

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H HOMECO OMING Y’’ALL!

VENDOR FAIR

Thursday, October 13 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Friday, October 14 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM

WSSU HOMECOMING MUSICAL EXTRAV VAGANZA Tuesday, Occtober 11 7:00 PM - 9 9:00 PM K. R. Williams Auditorium A

Vend dor’s Fair w/ Kids Zone Includi l diing “Food Truck Frenzy” Main Campus C & Bridge Area

Featuring National Recorrding Artist

WSSU students udents and alumni look forward to it all year. r. The Vendor Fair is one of the main attractiions with thousands of attendees.

Register today to sell your food, beverages, clothing, g, and crafts to an enthusiastic and spirited audience.

RICHARD SMA ALLWOOD Opening actss include BRANDON GAINES and th he WSSU Singin ng Rams

www.wssu.ed du/homecoming

PA ARADE Saturday, Octo ober 15

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10:00 AM

The Winston-Salem State e University’s 2016 Homecoming Community Parade will hav ve an exciting new route this year.

The new route will bring the parade into the community and will include several bleacher b areas, so parade-goers can better view the band b break downs. Attendees will also be able to bring g lawn chairs.

Parade Application Forms will be accepted until Monday, October 3 @ 5:00 p.m. www.wssu.edu/hc-parade-application

HOMECOMING GAME Saturday, October 15 1:30 PM

WSSU vs.

St. Augustine’s University Bowman Gray Stadium

: break down locations : bleachers

RAM S SA RAM’S ATURDAY NIGHT LIV VE PARTY Saturday, October 15

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10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Embassy Suites Pavilion P Ballroom Featuring DJ TLo ove of the triad on the 1’ss and 2 2’ss Tickets can be purchase at the :668 7LFNHW 2ɝFH RU RQOLQH DW ZZZ ZVVX HGX WWLLFNHWV $20.00 in advance ending Friday, October 14th at 5:00 pm $25.00 the day of the event