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Family and friends reflect on the life of Krishawn Noble during vigils

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The community was shaken to the core last week when news surfaced that Krishawn Noble, a middle school teacher with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District, was found dead in

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Kernersville Lake follow- hounds. After conducting a ing a search conducted by second search Friday family and friends. morning, the Sheriff’s According to Department called reports, Noble, off their search at 6 23, rented a padp.m. Less than dle boat around 30 minutes later, 11:00 a.m. on during a search conThursday, Aug. ducted by more 25. Two hours than 50 family later his boat members and washed ashore friends, Noble’s with his wallet lifeless body was and other perfound floating in Noble sonal belongings the lake. inside. At that time the Those who knew him Forsyth County Sheriff’s well said Noble was the Department conducted a type of person who would search using underwater give you his shirt off his divers, sonar, and blood back. During a vigil held

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An alumna from Winston-Salem State University signs a photo of Krishawn Noble during a vigil held on campus on Sunday, Aug. 28. Following a two-day search of Kernersville Lake, Noble’s body was found on Friday, Aug. 26.

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by family and friends, Jonathan McDaniel, a close friend, said Noble was always a voice of comfort for him and many others.

“He was always calm, cool, and collected. If something was to go wrong, he was always the one saying everything is

going to be okay,” continued McDaniel. “If you were his friend, he considered you his brother and

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Carver hopes for comeback Teacher Ebony Jason answers a student’s question in her math class at Carver High School on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 29.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

As students returned to Carver High School on Monday, Aug. 29, the school is readying itself for an academic comeback.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools started its school year on Monday. While every school has challenges, none are more apparent than in the school system’s 11 priority schools, which include Carver.

Priority schools are among the state’s lowest performing Title 1 schools, which have high percentages of low income students. According to state academic standards, Carver’s students are at 9 percent proficiency as of last school year. Carver opened in 1936 to serve African-American stu-

dents during segregation and still has a largely black student body.

Principal Travis Taylor said Carver is putting measures in place to improve student performance to make sure that it won’t face reorganization like Cook Elementary School did.

“We’re in our 80th year of being open at Carver High School, we don’t want the school to go down on our watch,” said Taylor.

He said that starting this school year, there are weekly assessments to track the progress of students in the state-tested courses of Math I, Biology and English II. There are also new teacher assistants for each of those classes who will work with struggling students individually. The

school has tutoring Tuesday through Friday and on Saturdays, which utilizes both school staff and community volunteers. The school has also hired a dean of students to develop programs to help with discipline issues and keep students with behavior problems in the classroom.

Another thing Carver is currently working on is adding an Information Technology Academy, which is expected to start next school year.

Carver already has a Hospitality and Tourism Academy, with classes that prepare students to pursue careers in that field.

He said the school system, Carver alumni and the community have been

On Tuesday morning just hours before Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence was scheduled to speak at the Millennium Center, City Council Members Dan Besse and D.D. Adams held a press conference to discuss why the Donald Trump-Pence ticket is the wrong choice for North Carolina.

During the press conference held inside the Forsyth County Democratic Party Headquarters located on Burke Street, the representatives for the southwest and north wards discussed why Hillary Clinton’s plan for America is stronger than Trump’s.

As he stood in front a bright blue wall covered with signs that read “Hillary,” Besse said Trump’s path to the nomination was paved by attacks on Muslims and Latinos. He mentioned Trump’s rise to political notoriety was fueled by spurious claims that our first African-American president was not born in America.

Besse also noted Pence, who currently serves as the Governor of Indiana, shares Trump’s tendency to go back and forth with his public announcements.

Last December before he was selected as Trump’s running mate, Pence said it was offensive for Trump to discuss excluding Muslims from our shores, but now he constantly brags about his attempt to block Syrian refugees from coming into his state.

“These are background checked families who are trying to flee war and terror,” he continued. “Governor Pence’s efforts to stop them at his state line is an offensive effort that a federal court has already blocked as an unconstitutional act of discrimination.”

Besse also discussed the Trump-Pence economic plat-

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VP candidate Mike Pence stumps for Trump in W-S

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence visited WinstonSalem again on Tuesday, Aug. 30, speaking to followers at the Millennium Center.

Pence, a former U.S. representative and current Indiana governor, spoke previously in the Twin City at a much bigger rally with his running mate, Donald Trump, at the WinstonSalem Fairgrounds Annex in July. Polls in North Carolina show the race between

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Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to be neck and neck.

Trump, Pence and their campaign surrogates have been making repeated trips to the Tar Heel state Pence’s rally was a smaller one, filling much of the Millennium ballroom,

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Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence speaks to attendees at the Millennium Center on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While Monday, Aug. 29 marked the start of a new school year for thousands of students in the local district, not many received a welcome back like the students at Ashley Academy for Cultural and Global Studies.

As they walked into the school located in East Winston, students were greeted by community members, faith leaders, police officers, firefighters and other professionals in the community looking to inspire and encourage students to put their best foot forward throughout the 2016-2017 school year.

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After receiving countless handshakes and words of motivation from those who formed the tunnel, third grader Fa’Tru Washington said he enjoyed the passionate welcome.

“I liked it a lot,” said Washington. “I’m ready to start the school year off right.”

Washington’s grandmother, Nannie Wright, said she was amazed by what she saw. She noted she believes the added stimulation from the community will help her grandson and other students do the right thing while they are in the classroom.

“This is truly amazing.

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Carver High Principal Travis Taylor is hoping to see academic improvement at his school this year.

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Daniel Piggott, Jr., a Carver High math teacher, wants to see more community involvement in his school this school year.

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supportive of the school. He hopes to see that support grow, since Carver needs volunteers, not just for academics, but also in other areas like marketing the school and beautifying the campus.

Kanijah Edwards started her senior year at Carver this week. She said she was looking forward to it. She stayed at Carver even after she moved out of its district. She said she’s received support from Carver staff, who have gotten her involved with the athletics department, which she volunteers with. She said she’s learned a lot that will help her as she pursues athletics as a career field.

Edwards, who works part-time at Cook Out, said she is looking forward to improving her grades this year. She credits tutoring last school year with turning her D in Biology into a B. She said she thought the tutoring and increased one-on-one attention for students will help improve the school’s proficiency if the students are willing to do their part.

“I hope that the freshmen help improve (Carver’s) reputation, and not just the freshmen, every grade,” she said.

Daniel Piggott, Jr., a math teacher at Carver, said he was hopeful that that the school will begin heading in the right direction academically this school year. A Carver alumnus who’s taught at the school for 13 years, he’s seen Carver bounce back before, like when it was one of the low performing schools Superior Court Judge Howard Manning, Jr. threatened to shut down. He said he believed Carver would rise to the occasion again.

Piggott recently wrote an editorial that was published in The Chronicle asking the community to help Carver. He said there’s been a good response with people coming forward to volunteer. He said he felt it’ll take “the entire village” rallying around Carver to make a difference.

“I know what this community is capable of because I’m a product of it, so I just think we just need to reenergize ourselves as a community and make Carver a focus, a priority, again,” said Piggott.

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like this before,” she said.

“I think this is going to inspire students to have a good year because they know there are people in this community who really care about them.”

The welcoming ceremony was the brainchild of Rev. Lamont Williams, a teacher at Ashley and director of the local branch of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative. MBK was launched by President Barack Obama to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by young men of color. The program also ensures that all young people reach their full potential.

Although it was a lot of work to make the event

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come to life, Williams said, after seeing the look on students’ faces, it was all worth it.

“Struggle is the catalyst to success. Any time you want to do something that is successful, you have to struggle,” he said.

Phoyo by Tevin Stinson “There were some Rev. Lamont Williams greets a student on the first struggles trying to raise day of school at Ashley Academy for Cultural and awareness that there is a Global Studies on Monday, Aug. 29. need at this school, but around due to low turn- reach and various collaboonce we struggled through around rates by the federal rations. that and everyone saw the government last school “In the end it’s all about expression on the kids’ year. action,” said Williams. faces as they walked into According to Williams, “We’re trying to raise the building, I believe it the goal is to create a pilot awareness across the city was worth the struggle.” program of male mentors at so we can do what needs to Ashley, which is one of Ashley that will use evi- be done to turn things 11 struggling schools in the dence-based data to around here at Ashley and Winston-Salem/Forsyth improve turnaround rates other struggling schools in County School district, has through community out- the district.” been flagged for turn-

Winston-Salem helps WFU alumnus celebrate reading Visit Our New Website www.WSChronicle.com

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“A lot of times, this part of the city is bypassed,” Andrew Snorton said in East Winston in explaining why he chose to promote reading there in honor of his birthday.

The Wake Forest University alumnus from Snellville, Georgia, held a program called “The Literacy Project” on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Malloy-Jordan East Winston Heritage Center in East Winston.

“The biggest positives [from the event] was that different people from the writing community and people all across the city came to East Winston” for the event.

Snorton said he wanted to get people in East Winston as well as Winston-Salem to learn and develop skills young and old need. He said read-

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ing and vocabulary are linked to strength in writing and public speaking, which leads to analytical thinking.

“The earlier we promote consistent exposure with children, and adults, too, it’s going to be better across the board,” Snorton said. Why not turn the negative perceptions into positive ones? he asked.

Group readings were conducted, and representatives spoke about their groups linked to literacy.

Kim Bell, secretary of the Friends of the Malloy-

Jordan East Winston Library, spoke about her organization. She spoke about the children’s programs at the library.

Children can get help with homework and tutoring.

“Any way we can help, we help,” she said.

Bell said the library is trying to raise money to get iPads and tablets for children to check out to help with their homework.

Also, those who attended the program were asked to bring books and take a book if desired. The books that were not taken are being donated to the East Winston library.

Maurice Graham, 9, who started fourth grade at Petree Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 29, was excited to get a backpack, school planner, tickets to a Wake Forest football game and other goodies from “The Literacy Project.” He writes books, including

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Maurice Graham holds his brother Doquann “Baby D.J.” Reid at “The Literacy Project” at the Malloy-Jordan East Winston Heritage Center on Saturday, Aug. 27. On his back is the backpack the project gave him.

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fairy tales, and reads as much as he can, including to his infant baby brother Doquann “Baby D.J.” Reid every night.

“I have some items for school, but I can use more,” Maurice said. He came to the library with his grandmother, Kim Bell.

Snorton said he’s always done a community

service and outreach piece when celebrating his birthday, which is Aug. 31. He said he comes to WinstonSalem on business, especially as a member of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity board.

East Winston has a rich history, Snorton said as he pointed to the walls holding historic photos. He

wants to help residents and others learn about the history and keep it going.

“How can we continue to breathe life for the things that are here and break ground for new things?” he asked.

Snorton can be contacted at email: asnortonccs@gmail.com or asnorton06@gmail.com;

“Selma” Friday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m.

MPAA rating: PG-13L,V; run time: 128 min.

Discover some of the Selma to Montgomery exhibit’s context with the movie “Selma.” The historical drama, featuring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr., depicts the marches from Selma, Ala., to the state capital in Montgomery during the African-American struggle to gain voting rights.

Michelle Lanier, director of the N.C. African American Heritage Commission, will discuss

the film’s facts and flaws beforehand; afterward, Thomas Easley, a descendant of one of the march’s organizers, will highlight his family’s role in the march. The program is cosponsored with the N.C. African American Heritage Commission.

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Michael A. Ausbon, associate curator of Decorative Arts, will talk about Simone.

An icon in American music, this native of Tryon, N.C., became a formidable champion during the Civil Rights movement, using the power of her music as a political weapon to combat racism and violence. Learn how she became a griot, demanding change and consciousness for the black experience, in the troubled 1960s in America.

Exhibit-related programs for ‘Selma to Montgomery’ SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Raleigh — The N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh will offer a variety of programs in conjunction with the exhibit “Selma to Montgomery: A March for the Right to Vote: Photographs by Spider Martin,” opening Saturday, Sept. 3. The programs, for children and adults, are free unless otherwise noted.

Spider Martin (19392003), a photojournalist with The Birmingham News, walked with the pro-

testers, capturing powerful images that brought international attention to the Civil Rights movement.

The exhibit features 46 of his photographs.

Selma to Montgomery is curated and circulated by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The exhibition is made possible, in part, by the City of Birmingham and contributions to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Corporate Campaign.

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Wake welcomes class of 2020 Students and parents move items into Luter Residence Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University on Friday, Aug. 26. This year WFU welcomes more than 1,300 freshmen.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Wake Forest University welcomed a freshman class of more than 1,300 students during official move-in day on Friday, Aug. 26.

According to the university, the scores of new students who represent 45 different states and 24 countries, were selected from the largest applicant pool in school history.

One of the fortunate students chosen to join the Demon Deacon family was Jordan

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that’s the way he treated everyone he came in contact with, like family.”

At a time when African-American males are constantly portrayed in negative light, Noble, who was set to begin his teaching career at East Forsyth Middle School on Monday, Aug. 29, his twenty-fourth birthday, Noble looked to change that narrative.

Although Noble was 6’7 and a talented basketball

Pizzaro from Pennsylvania. While waiting for help to move boxes and other items into her dorm, Pizzaro said after making the six-hour drive to Winston-Salem, she was excited to finally be on campus. She mentioned, “This is a day I’ve been looking forward to for a long time.”

Pizzaro, who plans to major in health and exercise science, said she decided to make Wake Forest her residence for the next four years because the campus felt like home when she visited earlier this year.

standout at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, he decided not to play at the collegiate level because he wanted to show AfricanAmerican children that you don’t have to dribble a ball or score touchdowns to be successful.

“He didn’t want to be a stereotype and he didn’t want others to fall into that stereotypical way of thinking either,” said McDaniel.

“Krishawn showed a number of kids and even some adults that they can do anything they put their minds to.”

During a vigil held at his alma mater, WinstonSalem State University (WSSU), Chancellor Elwood Robinson said Noble was a promising young man who was an exceptional mentor for young people.

“We talk about making a change in the AfricanAmerican community and Krishawn had that power to bring about change. He was special,” Robinson said.

As he stood before dozens of family members, friends and others who

“It just felt right,” she said. “The sense of community is very strong here on campus and I felt that when I visited in the spring.”

Anna Gallegos from Georgia said the family atmosphere at Wake is what caught her attention as well.

The business major noted the campus has a big school vibe mixed with the intimacy of a smaller college. When told she was selected from largest applicant pool in school history that dates back to 1834, Gallegos said, “It feels awesome. were touched by Noble’s presence, Robinson noted, “At a time when it is nearly impossible to get young African-American males to go into the teaching profession, Krishawn stood tall and answered the call.

“He was a beautiful human being with a great spirit,” he said.

WSSU middle grades education major Shannon Smith, who had a number of classes with Noble, said although Noble was a quiet person, when it came to his school work Krishawn was very knowledgeable and

“I know it was a competitive applicant pool and to be selected from so many students is pretty cool.”

To help students and parents with the big move onto campus, student athletes woke up early to haul boxes and other items into dorm rooms. Before the start of classes, students participated in “New Deac Week,” an orientation designed to kick off the students’ journey as Demon Deacons. The official first day of class for students at Wake Forest was Tuesday, Aug. 30.

would jump to be the first to lead classroom discussions.

“He had a goal and he was determined to reach that goal,” Smith said.

During a brief discussion with The Chronicle following a separate vigil held at the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, Noble’s older brother, Kevin Noble Jr,. said although it has been a hard time for him and the Noble family, it felt good to know that his brother touched so many people before his untimely passing.

“My brother inspired so many people to put their best foot forward and follow their dreams,” he said.

“It has been hard, but we all have to stay strong because that is what Krishawn would have wanted.”

Funeral arrangements for Krishawn Jamar Noble are scheduled for today, Thursday, Sept. 1 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church located at 1212 North Dunleith Ave. The service is set to begin at 3 p.m.

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If there was any doubt about the importance of North Carolina as a battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) has come here to put all doubts to rest.

Not only has the state changed demographically since the 2012 presidential contest that saw President Barack Obama lose by just 100,000 votes to Republican challenger Mitt Romney, but Senator Kaine, the vice presidential running mate with Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, made it very clear recently in an exclusive interview that the campaign is paying very close attention to the recent U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling striking down North Carolina’s voter photo identification law, which the threejudge panel made clear in its ruling was geared by GOP lawmakers to suppress the African-American vote.

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the appellate ruling and allow voter ID to be reinstated for the November general elections. During their many visits to the state, both GOP presidential candidate

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form. He mentioned, “During their visit to Winston-Salem in July, trade and offshoring jobs was the central theme, but we all know where Donald Trump has his own brandnamed goods manufactured and it’s not in America.”

But he didn’t stop there.

Besse noted since being named governor, Pence has given incentive payments to companies who have closed plants in Indiana to move their operations overseas.

“That’s not the way to make America a better place,” he said. “Hillary has a plan to build infrastructure in our nation.”

According to Besse, Clinton’s 100-Day Job Plan would help the North Carolina economy create over 300,000 new jobs, while Trump’s plan would cost the state 100,000 jobs, plus a deep recession.

While sporting an “H” pendant in support of the Clinton campaign, Adams also discussed Clinton’s economic plan. She said,

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Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (who as in Winston-Salem Tuesday) have come out in favor of voter ID. Right after the appellate ruling, Sen. Kaine, who visited Asheville, Fayetteville and Greensboro earlier this month, said given his 17-year experience as a civil rights attorney in Vi rg i n i a and year as a Jesuit missionary under the military dictatorship in Honduras, he was very sensitive to the voting rights struggles of African-Americans in North Carolina.

During the interview, it was clear Kaine has been following North Carolina’s voter ID case very closely.

“The thing that is very disturbing in North Carolina and in many states is this concerted effort, especially since President Obama was elected in 2008, to really curtail [black voter] participation, whether it’s erecting new challenges with respect to IDs, or making it harder to register [to vote], reducing early voting …

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”Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine are working to build an economy that works for everyone and not just those at the top.

“Hillary has an economic plan that puts working families first by breaking down barriers for people from all walks of life,” she continued, “by making crucial investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, research technology, clean energy and small businesses.”

Next, Adams discussed Clinton’s track record for putting children first. She noted, as First Lady she helped pass the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides health care for eight million children across the country.

“As President, she will fight to expand health care options for rural North Carolinians by protecting the Affordable Care Act, doubling funds for primary care services, and supporting innovation in medicine,” Adams said.

While discussing the Trump campaign, Adams said the people of North

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when you see these things happen, it’s tragic.”

Sen. Kaine, who has litigated voting rights cases, was impressed with the appellate court’s unusual North Carolina ruling.

“When you get a court to declare it’s striking down voting restrictions because there was an intentional effort “with surgical precision” to put up barriers [to voting] in front of African-Americans, that is such a rare factual finding by a court. In this case, they made a finding that it was intentional discrimination.”

Sen. Kaine said he’s been telling North Carolina audiences “… if anybody tells you your vote doesn’t matter, you should tell them, ‘It sure matters to the other side.’ A lot of folks are working hard to make it harder for you to vote. Please value your own vote as much as somebody else values trying to stop you.”

When asked why he feels there is a clear choice between Clinton/Kaine versus Trump/Pence, Sen. Kaine says he boils it down to three questions – 1) In terms of the economy, do Americans want a “You’re hired president” or a “You’re fired president” when it comes to who has the better plan to grow the economy and

create 300,000 more jobs in North Carolina; 2) On the international front, “Do you want a trash-talker or bridgebuilder?” Clinton, as a former Secretary of State and diplomat, already knows how to build alliances with foreign leaders.

“Trump is trash-talking everybody but [Russian Pres. Vladimir] Putin,” Sen. Kaine maintained, noting the only foreign leader the Republican president speaks highly of.

Finally, Kaine says character is also a deciding factor between Trump and Clinton. “Do you want a ‘kids-and-family-first president,’ or a ‘me first president?’” Kaine asks rhetorically, noting that Clinton has been involved with children and family issues long before she entered public life, while during his business career, Donald Trump has rarely identified himself with a family cause or issue.

The first of three presidential debates is Monday, Sept. 26, followed on Tuesday, Oct. 4, by the only vice-presidential debate between Sen. Kaine and Gov. Pence. Each debate is scheduled to be carried live by the four major broadcast networks, PBS, C-SPAN and the three major cable news outlets.

Carolina deserve better than Donald Trump. She said he has made his campaign about tearing down people, and tearing them apart.

“Along the way, all of his proposals show that he has no idea of how to do this job,” she said. “We need the next president to bring us together and put families first. We can’t afford a loose cannon in the White House who will divide people and also hurt our economy as well as our national security.”

When asked about Trump’s recent statements that minority voters don’t have anything to lose and should vote for him, Adams said, “We have everything to lose.

“African-Americans and people of color are still Photo by Tevin Stinson struggling and coming into On Tuesday, Aug. 30, City Council Members Dan Besse and D.D. Adams held our own. So we have to a press conference to discuss why Donald Trump is the wrong choice for voters realize that with every in North Carolina. presidential election and every off-year election, there is an opportunity to improve our quality of life,” Adams noted.

“Everything we do in this country is political.

When we don’t vote, what we see is what we have

A crowd filled most of the ballroom at the Millennium Center to hear Donald Trump’s running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

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but still had several local politicians speak before he came out. Forsyth school board member Lida Calvert-Hayes talked about starting her own business, S&L Painting and Decorating, and touted Trump’s business background as one that America needs.

“It’s time for a change and we are the only people who can make that change,” she said.

Attorney general candidate Buck Newton and 13th district U.S. House candidate Ted Budd spoke.

The crowd booed mentions of letting more Syrian refugees fleeing from ISIS into the country, and broke out into chants of “lock her up,” referring to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

“Well, if I can find some North Carolina laws she violated, I’ll do my best,” Newton told the crowd.

Though polls show Trump is disliked by the majority of voters and trail-

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ing Clinton nationally, Pence said that the Republican Party is united behind him.

“Now this movement is united, this party is uniting and we’re going to make Donald Trump the next president,” said Pence.

Pence described Trump as “something new and different” that voters want. He said Trump was a “leader” and “truth teller.” Trump has made continuous headlines for his controversial statements. Among his latest was a tweet that said the killing of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade’s cousin illustrated his arguments on why African-Americans will vote for him.

Pence attacked Clinton, accusing her of leaving Americans to die in the Benghazi terrorist attacks.

Numerous Congressional investigations into the attacks did not fault her for the casualties. He also accused her of having a “pay to play” scheme as secretary of state with Clinton Foundation donors getting access to the State Department, which the Clinton campaign has denied.

He promised Trump would repeal all of President Barack Obama’s executive orders, sign a moratorium on any new “red tape” on businesses, lower taxes “across the board” for businesses and individuals, and exploit all domestic energy resources, especially coal.

Pence made little specific outreach to minorities while speaking to the mostly white crowd. He did say that Trump has been reaching out to all Americans and will make the country great again for everyone.

He accused Democrats of being racially divisive. A Public Policy Poll released on Tuesday showed that Clinton has 73 percent support among AfricanAmericans and Latinos, while Trump only has nine percent.

Pence promised to return to North Carolina many times before Election Day. “Make no mistake about it, North Carolina will loom large in the destiny of this nation,” said Pence.

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Democratic judicial candidates tout experience, fairness

Abe Jones, a former superior court judge, talks about why he should be on the appeals court last week at Forsyth County Democratic Headquarters.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Democrats running for judicial office presented their qualifications to voters at Forsyth County Democratic Headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 25.

Candidates running for District Court, Court of Appeals and the N.C. Supreme Court all spoke to attendees. Judicial candidates tend to avoid taking partisan stances, since they need to be objective on the issues that come before them. Instead they often focus on their experience to differentiate themselves from their opponents and that’s exactly what five candidates did during last week’s campaign event.

Carrie Vickery, who is running in Forsyth County for District Court judge, said it’s not just the quantity of her experience, but the diverse quality of it that makes her the best choice for voters.

“I am the only candidate in this race that has practiced and continues to practice in every single courtroom that comes before the district court,” said Vickery.

Vickery has been an attorney with the Holton Law Firm since 2009. She’s practiced criminal and civil law and is a board

certified family law specialist. Her opponent, Aaron Berlin, has been a Forsyth County assistant district attorney since 2011. They’re both running for the 21st Judicial District seat currently held by Judge William Graham, who is retiring.

Superior Court Judge Mike Morgan made similar arguments as to why more than 26 years as a superior, administrative and district court judge made him more qualified to be a N.C Supreme Court judge, than incumbent Justice Robert Edmunds. He said presiding over diverse types of cases that may be appealed to the high court makes him better suited to review those cases as a justice.

“My opponent doesn’t know what he doesn’t know,” said Morgan.

Edmunds, who served on the N.C. Supreme Court since 2001, has been a lawyer, district attorney and served two years on the appeals court before being elected to his current position.

Originally, the General Assembly changed N.C. Supreme Court re-elections so that incumbents wouldn’t face challengers and the only vote would be on if they should keep the seat or not. If a justice was voted out, the governor would’ve appointed a replacement. The retention

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Greg Stelzer chats with Carrie Vickery, a District Court judicial candidate, last week at Forsyth County Democratic Headquarters.

elections were declared unconstitutional in the courts, causing the seat to be on the June 7 primary. Morgan came in second behind Edmunds in that primary. He said he thought the retention election was a “reward” to Edmunds by Republican lawmakers for upholding redistricting legislation.

Morgan said that his election would give Democrats a majority on the court, but instead of partisanship, he promised to be fair and impartial. He said judges should not have political predispositions.

Candidates for the N.C. Court of Appeals made similar arguments. The appeals court is comprised of 15 members who sit in rotating panels of three and serve eight-year terms. Wake County District Court Judge Vince Rozier felt lower court judicial experience is vital to the appeals court. However, only three out of the current 15 appeals judges had that type of experience before joining the court.

“It’s like there are 12 principals who’ve never been teachers in the classroom and they’re telling teachers what should happen,” Rozier said.

His opponent, incumbent Richard Dietz of Winston-Salem, was an attorney

Judge Rickye McKoyMitchell speaks to voters on her candidacy for appeals court judge at the Forsyth County Democratic Headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 25.

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before being appointed to the court by Gov. Pat McCrory in 2014.

Candidate Abe Jones also has many years of experience he wants to bring to the appeals court. He served from 19952012 as a superior court judge in Wake County. He is currently engaged in private practice and as an adjunct professor at UNC Law School.

“You have to bring something with you to the bench,” said Jones.

He’s running against incumbent Bob Hunter of Raleigh who was a N.C. deputy attorney general before being elected to the appeals court in 2008.

District Court Judge Rickye McKoyMitchell also has a lot of experience, having held her position since 1998. She is the longest serving district court judge in Mecklenburg County’s 26th Judicial District. Her opponent, incumbent Justice Valerie Zachary of Yadkinville, was an attorney before being appointed to the court by McCrory in July 2015.

“We will be bringing to you experience, fairness, commitment on the bench and in the community, and being respected about what we do because we respect those that come before us,” said McKoyMitchell.

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Reflect on the labor ahead this Labor Day

Labor Day is Monday. While many people are looking forward to a day of shopping and relaxation, we should take time to reflect on Labor Days past.

According to History.com, Labor Day has been paying tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers as a federal Holiday since 1894. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century.

America’s labor force in the South consisted of mostly slave labor before 1865. The African slaves had all kinds of skills, which were not used for themselves but for the economic boost of their slave masters. There were free black people, who eked out a living. The wealthy African-Americans would come later.

Post-1865, black people had to find ways to survive, seeing that they were no longer slaves. AfricanAmericans used their ingenuity and the skills they had learned as slaves to become self-sufficient.

Except, forces arose to thwart their efforts, such as the Klu Klux Klan.

Then the Jim Crow laws came to try to keep them down.

But African-Americans couldn’t be kept down.

Until now.

Back in the day, the day of segregation, education was paramount. Teachers rose to the top of the list and were counted as prominent, along with preachers and lawyers. It was a noble profession to be a teacher. And reading and writing were priorities. It appears that is no longer the case.

This Labor Day, the African-American community in Winston-Salem needs to take some time to remember the good old days when there were no schools with mostly black children on a list of underperforming schools, let alone 11 of them. Take a little time to reflect. Then resolve to get to work to help Winston-Salem schools get back on track.

Andrew Snorton is doing his part. He held a project to promote reading in East Winston on Saturday.

The Wake Forest University alumnus from Snellville, Georgia, took hours to travel from Georgia and spend 2 ½ hours of his time at the East Winston Library. He thinks it’s important for people to read, because reading leads to higher-level skills.

Higher-level skills lead to higher-level jobs.

This Labor Day is a time to develop a plan of action to combat the new forces against AfricanAmerican students: complacency and lack of interest. Poverty has been blamed for a lot of things, but it’s hard to blame it for poor reading when the Forsyth County Library system provides free books to check out. And electronic reading devices such as tablets and computers also are increasingly available from libraries (the East Winston Library is trying to raise money for some to help students with homework).

Television and the Internet have stolen the interest of children these days, but African-American children can’t afford to allow that to continue to happen. They can’t let history repeat itself, becoming the new slaves in the economy.

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Donate to help students learn and enjoy library in East Winston

To the Editor: We are writing this letter on behalf of the Friends of the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, (formally named East Winston Library). We are in need of donations to help support the programs that we assist for this library.

Over the years, East Winston Library has served in the support of providing funds for the children's Summer Reading Program, assistance with the back-to-school supplies and food, free and low-cost books, documental movies, DVDs, CDs and other programs.

We also were responsible for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Heritage Center, and in May 2016, we are proud to have spearheaded the unveiling of the Historical Marker for this library.

Many of the children in our city don't have the access to computers, books and other research items in their homes, so they are able to come here and feel safe to get help with their homework, read a book, mentoring and the use of the computers.

This has been made possible through the generous funding that we have received from our members, fundraising, our community and citizens like you.

As our end of the year is fast approaching, we are still in need of additional donations to continue our positive works at the Heritage Center and in the commu nity.

We believe that it has been the spirit of giving that has allowed this library to remain, and we would like for you to make a generous contribution to support our efforts through check or money order payable to: Friends of the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, P.O. Box 20022, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

For further information, call 336749-5090 or email mjewslibrary@gmail.com.

Friends of the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Rev. Andrea Walker, President

Poetry event involving children shows promise for future

To the Editor: If you missed the Youth Poetry Slam on July 28 at the W. R. Anderson Jr. Community Center, be sure to attend next summer. The creative energy in the room was palpable as children ages 5-12 spoke their poems from the stage to an audience of friends and family.

I was honored to represent Winston-Salem Writers at the judges table. The hard work that staff members Betty Wallace and Bryant McCorkle had done was evident, and the serious work on the part of the children warrants recognition.

These children may look like funloving summer campers — and they are. But more importantly, they are young poets, already discovering their voice. Somewhere among them, you will find the next Lucille Clifton, the next Langston Hughes.

To these writers, I say, “Keep writing, and continue to develop the voice only you have been given.”

Donna Wallace President, Winston Salem Writers www.wswriters.org donna@wswriters.org

Trump’s plan on undocumented immigrants is dangerous

To the Editor: Donald Trump reinforced today [Aug. 25] that he would deport 16 million people, including every undocumented immigrant and American citizen born here to undocumented parents. Confirming what we've seen from the start of his campaign: Donald Trump will be Donald Trump. No one can change his hateful rhetoric or dangerous policies to send a deportation force into American communities, rescind DACA and DAPA, end birthright citizenship, and even ban remittances to families in Mexico in order to help build his giant wall.

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He may try to disguise his plans by throwing in words like "humane" or " fair," but the reality remains that Trump's agenda echoes the extreme right's will – one that is fueling a dangerous movement of hatred across the country.

Enough is enough. Donald Trump must stop playing games with the lives of law-abiding immigrant families in order to save his campaign. These are families who contribute to the greatness of our country and that need a president who will fight to keep them together – not someone who will denigrate them and tear them apart.

Jennifer Palmieri Hillary for America Communications Director

Clinton plans will help rural North Carolina To the Editor:

Last week, U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield [D.-1st District] and Greenville, N.C. Mayor Allen Thomas released a new report on how Hillary Clinton's economic plans will benefit the economy of rural North Carolina.

The plan cites an analysis of an independent report by a former economic adviser for U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Butterfield said: "Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine are running to build an economy that works for all people, not just those at the top. And when they say 'all,' they mean it.

Analysis based on the findings of a former economic advisory to John McCain found that Hillary's jobs plan could create more than 325,000 jobs here in North Carolina. She focuses on the fundamentals of growth that we've known here in North Carolina for a long time - her plan will invest in our small businesses, invest in our roads and bridges, combat rural poverty, and support North Carolina's farmers."

Arial Ruffin North Carolina Press Assistant Hillary For America Raleigh/New York

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‘I remain your representative and your strong voice in Congress’ Rep. Alma Adams

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A federal court struck down North Carolina’s 1st and 12th Congressional Districts in February. The Courts determined that both districts were racially gerrymandered.

That decision mandated that the North Carolina legislature draw new Congressional Districts in accordance with the federal law. These newly drawn Congressional Districts, which take effect January 2017, dramatically restructure the 12th Congressional District and remove all parts of Guilford, Forsyth, Davidson and Cabarrus Counties.

However, the new Congressional District that we voted on in the June primaries of this year was to choose a party representative who will run in the Nov. 8 election. The new district will not take effect until January 2017, thus I remain your representative and your strong voice in Congress. You can continue to count on me to provide top-notch constituent services for you and your family.

As your representative, you can count on me to

fight for jobs and for greater economic opportunities throughout our district. I am making strides to bridge the skills gap between job seekers and employers and to create more opportunities for hard-working Americans.

In addition to job creation and growth, access to quality and affordable healthcare continues to be part of the American dream. Drastic cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are threats to that dream. I will continue to fight for access to healthcare, especially for our seniors.

Since taking office in 2014 in order to better serve you, I have opened District Offices in Greensboro and Charlotte.

We host community office hours, which are Photos provided by U.S. Rep. Alma Adams Office announced weekly. My staff throughout the 12th U.S. Rep. Alma Adams speaks to people at the Safer 12th community forum in Winston-Salem.

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Racism makes people lose their minds Bill Turner

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Now 70, I am either losing my mind – and my memory – or people like the governor of Maine and Donald Trump are having similar reactions to the wounds on the collective flesh and souls of Americans, damages brought on by racism and its effects – discrimination and prejudice.

Just when I had forgotten that back in January the Republican governor of Maine, Paul LePage, asserted that drug dealers named “D-Money,”

“Smoothie,” and Shifty” were delivering cocaine, opioids, and other illegal drugs and then impregnating the Pine Tree State’s white women before absconding back down I95, he ups last week and leaves a cussword-filled message on the phone of one of his political critics who’d called him – the Governor – a racist for saying that he also has a binder full of photos of drug dealers and that “90 percent of them are black and Hispanic.”

Just as this batch of venom was reaching boiling hotness, Governor Lepage, seeking on last Saturday to clarify the remarks he made earlier in the week, which were criticized as racist, said “the enemy right now are peo-

ple of color or people of Hispanic origin.” Using a gang colors metaphor – red vs. blue, as in Crips vs.

Bloods – LePage, in blue, said “you shoot at red.”

Meanwhile, further up the political food chain, Democrat Hillary Clinton said last week Republican Donald Trump has built his campaign on prejudice and paranoia and reliance on the emerging white nationalist supporters, now branded as the alt-right.

Trump, in response, called Clinton a bigot. Am I going crazy or is the kettle calling the pot black? This old figure of speech means a person (Trump) is guilty of the very thing of which he accuses another (Hillary Clinton). Trump (the "pot") shares some quality (bigotry) with the target of his

accusation (the "kettle," Hillary Clinton).

How in the world of common sense can candidate Trump possibly mock Secretary Clinton, unless it’s for her “lesser amount of soot,” because many Hispanics, Muslims, women, and disabled people would say that he is thoroughly covered with it (bigotry)? How senseless and meaningless the narrative becomes when the words we used to agree on, are changed? Either words matter or we won’t know what we’re talking about; and the next thing you know, all of us will be talking out of our heads!

Where I come from, when a person is talking out of their head, we call them “crazy!”

At one point during his

72 hour tirade about people of color, Governor LePage stormed out of a press conference, shouting at the gathered press corps: "You make me so sick."

Leading Maine Democrats have urged the governor to resign and seek treatment, that he, like a doped-up crack head, has lost touch with reality. It is hard to know what – or what else – the honorable governor of Maine is sick of or from, or what he needs treatment for, but it’s high time the American Psychiatric Association included racism, prejudice, and bigotry on its diagnostic categories of mental disorders. These sicknesses are obviously doing as much damage – if not more – to America as cocaine, heroin, methampheta-

mines, and especially women impregnated in 97 percent white Maine by guys named “D-Money.”

Mr. Trump asked black voters last week, challenging them to vote for him, “What the hell do you have to lose?” Secretary Clinton answered, “Everything!” I swear I could hear a chorus of Trump supporters singing an oldie by Sly and the Family Stone: “I want to thank you for letting me be myself again!”

Am I losing my freaking mind?

Dr. Bill Turner is a noted educator, writer and thinker who called Winston-Salem home for many years. Reach him at bill-tuerner@comcast.net.

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Local businesses show police appreciation

Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department eat at a police appreciation event at Camel City BBQ Factory on Friday, Aug. 26.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Camel City BBQ Factory served WinstonSalem’s Finest during a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day held at the downtown restaurant on Friday, Aug. 26.

The event was sponsored by local businesses who also supplied volunteers who served officers and non-sworn personnel of the Winston-Salem Police Department. A special room was set aside for the volunteers to serve both lunch and dinner to hundreds of officers.

The effort was spearheaded by Camel City BBQ Factory owner Steve Doumas and Twin City Custom Cabinets owner Steve Womble. Doumas said that police were familiar faces at the eatery, which is only a few min-

utes walk from the WSPD’s headquarters on North Cherry Street.

“We’re one block away from them, so they come to see us all the time, and they eat lunch with us all the time, so we wanted to thank them,” said Doumas.

Womble said both he and Doumas have families that have owned businesses in the downtown area since the 1950s, and have seen it transform to a safer place thanks to the WSPD. “You can look at this restaurant and the downtown development in Winston-Salem and see how great it is, you can see people out at night, and there’s one reason: These guys right here,” Womble said about the officers there.

WSPD officers and personnel used the opportunity to enjoy a meal and fellowship with each other. Sgt.

Allison Marion said she was grateful for the show of appreciation. She said it’s part of a pattern the WSPD has been experiencing recently.

“We’ve had a lot of support from the citizens of Winston as a whole for the last few months,” said Marion.

She said officers have received encouraging calls, cards, letters, baked goods, treats and bottled water from citizens. Last month, a prayer vigil for law enforcement drew a large crowd to the police department. She said the outpouring is in response to recent events with law enforcement in other parts of the country.

There have been tensions between police and the communities they serve in other cities around the country, often highlighted with controversial killings

Police, lawyers deliver backpacks to schools

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Police Department and Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law delivered backpacks filled with school supplies to local elementary schools on Thursday, Aug. 25.

This is the second year that the law firm has teamed with the WSPD to distribute backpacks.

Attorneys David Daggett and Griff Shuler, along with WSPD Chief Barry Rountree and numerous officers, helped deliver more than 200 backpacks.

Daggett said the WSPD approached him about participating in a backpack giveaway.

“We were very happy to join the chief and his team and help out,” he said.

Daggett is no stranger to working with schools.

He is founder of the Safe Sober Prom Night Program in which high school students sign a pledge to stay

drug and alcohol free on prom night. More than 450 schools in North and South Carolina participate in the program.

WSPD is no stranger to school outreach either, having given away hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies at an event last month.

“We want to make sure our students start the school year off in a safe environment, but also make sure they have the necessary supplies and tools so they can be successful and have a successful academic school year,” said Rountree.

The backpacks were filled with notebook paper, a notebook, a two-pocket folder, pencils, a pencil sharpener, an eraser, a bookmark, glue, scissors and crayons. The backpacks are unmarked to avoid stigmatizing students who receive them. Daggett said the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools helped to identify

elementary schools with pockets of students in needs. Those schools were Whitaker, South Fork, Moore, Brunson and Bolton elementary schools.

Whitaker was the first stop as Principal Sharon Creasy greeted them. She was glad to receive the dozens of backpacks tor her students. Though not a school with a high concentration of students living in poverty, there’s still a significant number of students there who have a financial need, and some of whom have even been homeless.

“We do have a wide dichotomy of children in terms of background and economic status,” she said.

“We try to serve our children at all points of need.”

The school’s PTA regularly helps those students in need through the Whitaker Alliance, which offers them a backpack full of food to take home for the weekends, school supplies and also pays their fees for school activities.

Several WSPD officers promoted

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week a number of officers and other members of the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) received promotions during a ceremony held at the Fairgrounds’ Home and Garden Building.

During the event held on Thursday, Aug. 25, fellow officers, family members, and friends eagerly watched as more than a dozen officers were honored for their valor and dedication to protect and serve the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Those promoted during the ceremony include: Lieutenant M.D. Weaver to Captain;

Sergeant K.R. Sawyer to Lieutenant; Sergeant E.D. Branshaw to Lietenant; Corporal J. Morissette to Sergeant; Corporal J.S. Collins to Sergeant; Corporal C.S. Pritchard to Sergeant; Corporal R.P. Nowak to Sergeant; Officer B. A. Daniel to Corporal; Officer M.A. Perkins to Corporal; Officer L.T. Whelan to Corporal; and Officer B.A. George to Corporal.

Following the ceremony, Chief Barry Rountree said he was delighted to see so many officers receive promotions. During a brief discussion with The Chronicle, Rountree said it is an exciting time for the WSPD. “I love being a part of these ceremonies because it

shows the hard work and dedication our officers are putting in every day,” he said.

According to Rountree, the WSPD usually holds promotion ceremonies once or twice a year. He said the number of ceremonies depends on the number of officers who are eligible for retirement.

Others promoted during the event that was open to the public were: Forensic Services Technician Brooke A. Talmadge to Firearms, Tool Mark Examiner (FTME), and Police Records Specialist Scott J. Troutman to Police Records Squad Supervisor.

Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department eat at a police appreciation event at Camel City BBQ Factory on Friday, Aug. 26.

of black men by the police, which have made national headlines recently. There have also been mass shootings targeting police officers in cities like Dallas, Texas.

Sgt. Mike Allen said he was glad to see the outpouring of local support.

He feels the relationship between police and the community is good in Winston-Salem.

“I think we’re blessed to have the relationship we do with the community,” he said.

“That’s a testament not only to the quality officers that we have working here, but the leadership.”

The event was sponsored by Camel City BBQ Factory, North Point Jeep, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate, Champion Clothing, Twin City Custom Cabinets, Bimco Inc., Bell Davis & Pitt, and

Camel City BBQ Factory owner Steve Doumas and Sgt. Mike Allen greet each other at a police appreciation event held at the downtown restaurant on Friday, Aug. 26.

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Mustangs hold on to defeat Yellow Jackets

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Parkland earns 21-20 victory over rival Carver to improve to 2-0

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When discussing high school football rivalries in Winston-Salem, there aren’t many which live up to the hype of CarverParkland. Last Friday, the two schools added another chapter to their storied rivalry that dates back more than three decades when they faced off during the second game of the 2016 season.

Going into the matchup Carver, who is a member of the Western Piedmont 2-A Conference,

was looking for their first victory of the season after being handled by Greensboro’s Dudley High School 48-0 in the season opener. Parkland, who plays in the Central Piedmont 4-A Conference, was looking to improve to 2-0 after picking up a 3612 victory over Northeast Guilford in their opener on Friday, Aug.19.

Early into the contest, the Mustangs looked to be on their way to an easy victory.

After forcing Carver to punt on their opening possession, Parkland wide receiver Kyndel Dean turned a short pass from quarterback Tyeous Sharpe into a 60-yard touchdown on their second play on offense, pushing his team ahead 6-0 following a

failed extra point try.

The Yellow Jackets would not go down without a fight. After forcing a Mustang turnover, Carver running back Josh Transou found the end-zone on a seven-yard run, the first touchdown of the season for the Yellow Jackets. Not to be outdone, Sharpe connected with Dean again for a touchdown. This time Dean made a jaw-dropping leaping grab over a Carver defender in the back of the end-zone.

Carver would add another touchdown in the second quarter to take a 1413 lead going into halftime.

In the second half, the Yellow Jackets were plagued by a number of penalties that were too much to overcome.

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A Carver running back tries to find running room during a match-up with rival Parkland on Friday, Aug. 26. The Mustangs escaped with a 21-20 victory.

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Reynolds prevails after surviving early punch from East Forsyth

East Forsyth running back Stephon Holland,9 in blue, stiff arms Tsi Porter, 30 in white, as he attempts to gain extra yardage during the first quarter of Thursday's game.

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When a team receives the opening kickoff and takes it right down the field and scores on their first possession, it can demoralize the opposing team. But not Reynolds High. East Forsyth landed the first blow in Thursday's match-up, but Reynolds did not let that deter them from their game plan.

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ball right back into Reynolds’ territory with a long run from running back Chris Chaplen III and a clutch fourth down reception from AJ Williams that gave them first and goal.

Looking to take full control early in the game, East Forsyth turned to the running game to give them a twoscore lead, but fumbles on the two-yard line gave possession back to the Demons.

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When a church can worship, pray and fellowship together each Sunday, it strengthens the entire congregation. Building on those principles, Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance has taken their fellowship beyond the walls of the church by holding “Vision Night Out” at the Carl H. Russell Community Center.

The idea for the event

came to church pastor Bishop Freddie B. Marshall earlier this year and the first night out fellowship came together five months ago. The church gets together once a month, usually on the first or last Tuesday of the month. He wanted to use this event as a way to reach out to the community around Carver School Road. He connected with Ben Piggot and Brian Leak of Carl

quarter, East Forsyth's defense stepped on the field and stuffed the running game of Reynolds early and ended their first drive with a sack from Miles Brinson. The Eagles’ offense took the field and methodically drove the

Russell and the event took off from there.

“Our vision is to touch the community and specifically the families,” said Marshall.

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Parkland defenders Julian Monell and Jeremiah Wagner wrap up Carver running back Rakeem Jenkins during the game on Friday, Aug. 26.

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According to the stats, Carver racked up more than 100 yards in penalties.

Although they managed to move the ball into Mustang territory late in the fourth quarter, Parkland safety Elvin De La Rosa sealed the 21-20 victory when he intercepted Kajuan Jackson’s pass intended for a seemingly open

Carver receiver with just seconds remaining in the contest.

According to records, the win marks Parkland’s first win over rival Carver since 2006.

This week the Mustangs will play their first home game of the season when they host Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 2. Still looking to put a mark in the win column, the Yellow Parkland quarterback Tyeous Sharpe drops back for Jackets will be on the road when they take on the Spartans a pass during the match-up against rival Carver on of Mt. Tabor High School. Both games are scheduled to Friday, Aug. 26. kick off at 7:30 p.m.

Eagles running back Chris Chaplen III, 4 in blue, gets tackled by Corey Robinson, 5 in white, after a sizeable gain.

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“Early on we did have momentum but we just weren't able to continue to put successful plays together,” says Ronald Horton, North Forsyth JV head coach. “We would go two plays and have success, then the third play it would be a high snap, fumble, or missed assignment, so we couldn't be consistent enough and that was the bottom line.” With the Demons still unable to get into a rhythm on offense, the Eagles began to drive the ball once again to capitalize, but Eagles’ quarterback Gammon

McReynolds' long pass was dropped on third down and they were unable to score once again.

Following the turnover on downs, the Reynolds’ offense seemed to wake up. Sticking to their commitment to the run game, holes started opening up for the bruising running back trio of Nick Imes, Desmond Hood and Shaheim Revel.

They were able to gain some momentum before the end of the half but were still unable to score. The first half ended with a 6-0 score with East Forsyth on top but feeling like they left points on the field. “I was a little concerned because in

previous years usually when a team drives and gets that first score it deflates a team,” said Rod Dunlap, Reynolds JV head coach.

“We have been working on these guys mentally as well as physically, so when adversity comes you have to fight through it and they showed it.” Following the intermission, Reynolds continued to grind the running game and was able to score their first touchdown of the game with a pass from quarterback Mysta Goodloe to tight end Saadiq Johnson, giving them the lead following the two-point conversion.

Leading 8-6 at the start of

the fourth quarter, Demons’ running back Nick Imes broke a long run down to the one yard line, but fumbled and the referees huddled together to determine if the ball went out of bounds or through the back of the end zone, which would result in a touchback and give East Forsyth possession of the ball.

The referees determined the ball went out on the one and Revel scored on the next play. Reynolds scored on the two point conversion and took a 16-6 lead early in the fourth. “I think we had some first game jitters but once we settled down and reverted

back to our coaching and fundamentals, I think it took over and they were able to fly around and play ball,” Dunlap said. “Our game plan was to keep them on the field. All we want is three and a half yards a play and we just rode our horses and keep running the same plays and they couldn't stop it for the whole game.”

East was able to close the gap later in the fourth quarter with a touchdown run from running back Ahmani Marshall bringing the score to 16-14 with 8:05 left in the game. The Devils were unwavering as they continued to run the ball again and again wear-

ing the Eagles’ defense down further.

With 2:17 left in the game, Revel scored once again bringing the score to 24-14. The Eagles were able to score a late touchdown, but was not able to get the ball back as the Demons just ran the ball effectively to end the game.

Coach Horton was pleased with his team’s effort but somewhat disappointed with the untimely turnovers and wants to build some positive momentum from this loss.

“It’s tough to get better when you lose but that's what we have to do.”

The congregation of Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance enjoys a night of sports and fellowship at the Carl Russell Community Center.

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vision is to be a church in the community that's literally touching the community, but at the same time we're trying to win the kids.”

Marshall went on to say that many people forget the idea of the “village” and how it takes a village to raise a child. He says many don't have the con-

cept or perception of what a village really means. He touched on the issues Carver High School has been dealing with concerning enrollment and how the Carl Russell Community Center is key to revitalizing that particular area of the city.

When the church meets for the night out, the community is also welcome to fellowship with the congregation and to play the

games along with them.

The church participates in a number of physical activities, from kickball and basketball to volleyball.

Arts and crafts are also provided for the younger children who are too small to play with the adults.

With his busy schedule, Leak stated that he wanted to help put the program together because he was not able to make it to church many Sundays, so

this was a perfect way for him to fellowship with the church family.

“I enjoy seeing the kids have fun and the grownups fellowshipping and having fun as well. It’s also great to be able to have fun with my pastor,” says Leak. According to church member Brittani Lane, the church wants the community to know they want anyone and everyone to come out and enjoy

themselves during the Vision Night Out. She says they will soon have community officials come out and answer any questions that those in the community may have. Along with the fellowship aspect of the event, there will also be attention brought to health and wellness of families as well. Dinner is also served for those in attendance.

Marshall believes that this concept

can work and really wants to see the program grow as much as possible. He says the focus is not on the church, but on just fellowshipping with the community. “Above all I think people enjoy the fellowship and the fun,” said Lane. “The healthy competition is what everybody enjoys the most. We definitely love having our families, our ministers and our pastors come out with all

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A series of free adult beginner tennis lessons, “Beginners' Bash,” is being offered by Winston-Salem Tennis Inc. (WSTI) as part of its efforts to widen the base of people enjoying the game in the city and surrounding area.

The free program allows any individual over the age of 18 to participate in the free tennis instruction. Participants completing at least one session also are qualified to have their first round of local recreational league play covered

by WSTI. “Winston-Salem Tennis is so very excited to offer this program in partnership with NC Tennis. It means a lot to us to be able to introduce people in our community to tennis and to provide professional instruction at no cost,” says

Robin Ervin, president of WSTI. “We are thankful to everyone at NC Tennis for giving us this opportunity for our community.” The next session of the Beginners Bash begins Saturday, Sept.

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Sessions are held every Saturday for six weeks from 9:30-11 a.m. Register at tennisliss@triad.rr.com.

Ervin says there are no specific requirements or qualifications to participate in the program which is being held at Hanes Park tennis center and taught by local teaching pro John Worsley. Worsley took up the sport of tennis at a young age, but began to take it seriously during his second year at WinstonSalem State University. He says he became engrossed in the sport after meeting long-time Wake Forest tennis coach Jim Leighten. He

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credits the legendary David Lash for his love of community tennis. "I didn't play my first year because I wanted to be a regular student. But like all young people that play sports, I wanted to be a pro athlete," he says, letting out a quick chuckle. "I had Joe Willie Namath on my wall and I thought I could be Arthur Ashe but was really no where close. But I just loved tennis."

Local teaching pro John Worsley, right, trains a Tennis “The only requirement the first group of partici- ing to learn tennis and the is that you want to give ten- pants, confesses to being a people involved in the pronis a try. If you need a bit skeptical at first, but gram were so willing to racket, we have one for says any reservations she teach me and help me. It you. If you are a little nerv- had quickly evaporated as has been an awesome expeous about coming alone, soon as the program start- rience. I have gained skills bring a friend,” said Ervin. ed. “I was a little nervous at and it has helped me keep “We just want to remove all first because I had no real physically active and I the barriers anyone inter- previous experience and I have improved my tennis. ested may have to partici- didn't know if I would be I am seriously looking forpating in a sport that you the only one like that,” she ward to the next sessions.” can play at any level for a says. “But as soon as I got "We are so excited about lifetime.”

Brenda there I found that everyone the opportunities to partner Livingston, a member of was just like me and want- in community tennis. John

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for Life participant. just gets it. He understands what it means to be able to introduce people to tennis," says Ervin.

"He has been so active with Winston-Salem Tennis' Young Folks Tennis for decades. We appreciate and congratulate him on what he is doing and we certainly look forward to having him as a partner."

Robin Barksdale Ervin contributed to this report.

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Forsyth Blind Bowlers win big in national contest SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

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Mike McBee of Forsyth Blind Bowlers at national awards in Tampa, Fla.

The Most Valuable Players of the 6- to 10-year-old Summer League were Isaiah Rogers, left, and Yazir Wilson.

The Forsyth Blind Bowlers (FBB) won several awards in the American Blind Bowling Association National Tournament in Tampa, Fla. FBB bowls on Saturdays at Creekside Lanes in Winston-Salem at 10 a.m. The bowling season starts Sept.10.

There were over 260 individuals from across the country that competed in this year’s national tournament, which was held May 26-29. Bowlers in this tournament are placed in three categories based on their vision: Total, Partial, or Sighted. The group had winners in every event.

Team event winners: 2nd place Strike Force: Tanya Wilson, Mike McBee, Scott Searcy, and Patrick Milwauke 4th place Kings & Queens: Tani Wilson, Roderick Wilson, Valarie Westmoreland and Jerry Mintz Masters Team Event Sighted Category: 2nd place: Renee Brown, Mary Townsend, Jerry Mintz, Brent Penn Double event winners: 2nd place: Tanya Wilson and Mike McBee 5th place: Valarie Westmoreland and Scott Searcy Individual event winners:

Total category: 6th place Shaun Cabell Partial category 3rd place Valarie Westmoreland 8th place Tanya Wilson All events Total category: 7th place Shaun Cabell and Sandy Gaddy All events Partial category: 3rd place Mike McBee Gold Medal winner All Events Scratch: Mike McBee Many of the bowlers received a grant from Challenged Athletes Foundation to help cover the expense for attending National Competitions.

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Multi-talented point guard Isaiah Rogers set the tone with his leadership and play. Sharp-Shooting teammates Yazir Wilson and Ian Coleman led the scoring as the topranked Wolfpack defeated the Tarheels 21-14 to win the Hanes Hosiery 6- to 10-year-old Summer League

The 2016 Hanes Hosiery 6- to 10-year-old Summer League Champions Wolfpack pose for photo.

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Championship Game. Rogers, who was last year’s Most Valuable Player, took home the trophy yet again and shared his MVP honors with Yazir Wilson.

Coleman, Wilson and Rogers were on the Hanes Hosiery All-Tournament team. Joining them were Tarheels’ MVPs Cameron Kelly and Immanuel Sugat.

Kelly, Sugat and Jaquez Dennis led the Tarheels in scor-

ing.

Hanes Hosiery director, Coach Art Blevins, was again very pleased with this summers' turnout, which featured 10 teams and 121 players. Registration for the Hanes Hosiery Winter League will begin in November and practice starts after Thanksgiving.

For more details call Art Blevins at 336-727-2428.

Local football player named 17th in the nation SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Local athlete K.J. Henry has recently been named 17th in the nation by ESPN top 20 list of high school football overall positions for the class of 2018. Henry, 6'6 225-pound, junior at West Forsyth High School starts his school year

with many highlights. Not only has ESPN listed him, but Rival.com has listed him at#2 in the nation for his position,Defensive End and #1 in this position in the state of NC. With no decision in sight, right now Henry has well over 25 D1 college football scholarship

offers from schools like Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama, UNC, Michigan, Notre Dame and Wisconsin just to name a few.

Even though Henry played most of the summer on NBA Chris Paul's basketball team, he did make time to attend invitational football

camps like the NFL Prep Academy in Canton, OH and Rivals.com underclassmen camp in Atlanta, GA. Henry is high in his academics, a Crosby Scholar, volunteers many hours in his community and is a member at Union Baptist Church.

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Meals-on-Wheels opens new Kernersville route Senior Services announces the Meals-onWheels program will be opening a new route in Kernersville. The expansion, made necessary by a rising need among seniors in the area, will move ten people off the waiting list for service. Currently, the organization is seeking 20 new volunteers to help fill this route, slated to begin September 1. Delivery time averages an hour to an hour and a half and the typical commitment is once per month, though volunteers can arrange to deliver as often or as infrequently as their schedule allows. The meals will be picked up at the Koerner Place Apartments community center and will deliver to Koerner Place and Gateway Place Apartments in Kernersville. If you are interested in helping, please call the Meals-onWheels volunteer coordinator Heather Livengood at 336-721-6910 for more information or to sign up.

Now you are also able to sign up online at bit.ly/1RoZZRg. Congresswoman Alma Adams announces Congressional App Challenge Congresswoman Alma Adams has announced that the 12th Congressional District is participating in the annual Congressional App Challenge and invites all eligible students to enter. To participate in the Challenge, students must create a software application, or “app” for a mobile, tablet, or computer device. The Challenge is open to all high school students who live in or are eligible to attend public high school in the 12th Congressional District. Students may work individually or in teams of up to four. All entries must be original in concept, design and execution, and must have been created within the last year. Entries must be received by Nov. 2. Winning students will have their apps displayed in the Capitol Building. For more information on how to submit, call 336-2759950.

Moonlight Madness 5K kicks off United Way of Forsyth County 2016 campaign The United Way of Forsyth County kicked off its 2016 Community Campaign at the sixth annual Moonlight Madness 5K, a fundraising event that took place in downtown Winston-Salem and is coordinated by United Way of Forsyth County.

Hundreds of runners started the race at Bailey Park in the Innovation Quarter and ran through downtown to support the annual campaign and United Way’s focus on building a healthier community.

John Fox, Chairman, First Tennessee Bank Mid Atlantic Region is the 2016 Community Campaign Chair. The theme of this year’s community campaign is “The Why Behind the Way.” The goals of United Way of Forsyth County reach beyond raising money, but also include educating community members about major issues and encouraging involvement.

WFU faculty fellowships awarded Six Wake Forest University faculty are the newselected recipients of Wake Forest Faculty Fellowships, effective July 2016. The Wake Forest Faculty Fellowship program is a program of financial support designed to honor the University’s best teacher-scholars. New recipients include Uli Bierbach, professor of chemistry, Levison Fellowship; Rob Erhardt, assistant professor of mathematics & statistics, Sterge Faculty Fellowship; Tiffany Judy, assistant professor of Romance Languages, Baker Family Fund Faculty Fellowship; Claudia Kairoff, professor of English, MacDonough Family Faculty Fellowship; Frank Moore, assistant professor of mathematics & statistics, Sterge Faculty Fellowship; and Raisur Rahman, associate professor of history, Henry S. Stroupe History Faculty Fund.

AIDS Care Service announces interim executive director AIDS Care Service, the longest continuously operating AIDS service organization in Forsyth County, has announced its selection of Ashley Love as its new Interim Executive Director. Love most recently served as a Program Manager with the National Kidney Foundation. Love will serve as interim executive director for at least one year.

During the next year, Love and the ACS Board of Trustees will continue to assess all of AIDS Care Services programs and work to better position the agency within the changing world of fighting the disease and homelessness associated with it. ACS is excited Love has agreed to serve in this capacity as we continue to implement our transition plan to find a permanent executive staff leader and position ACS for a positive, healthy future. Love has a Masters in Social Work - Community Organization, Social Administration and Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked with organizations like Operation Better Block, the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, and as a Nephrology Social Worker. She is also a published poet and artist.

WSSU receives $4.2 million for nursing scholarships More economically disadvantaged students will have the opportunity to pursue a degree in nursing at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) thanks to a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Heath Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HRSA’s Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program provided the grants, which will fund scholarships for nursing students over the next four years.

The scholarships will be awarded to full-time, financially needy WSSU students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

Approximately $2.6 million will be awarded to undergraduate students and $1.7 million will be awarded to graduate students. The scholarships will be equally distributed over the next four years.

WSSU’s nursing program is consistently ranked among the best in the region. In 2015, Nurse Journal ranked it in the Top 10 in the East and Best Nursing Colleges ranked it the No. 1 public university nursing program in North Carolina. HBCU Colleges has named the program No. 1 among historically Black universities in the nation. The university offers several nursing options.

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Now through Oct. 1 - Winston Lake Road Closed for Construction The portion of Winston Lake Road off Waterworks Road that leads to Winston Lake has been closed to facilitate construction of the new Winston Lake Aquatic Park. The closure will remain in place for up to 60 days. Access to picnic shelters 2, 3, and 4 at Winston Lake Park is available via the park entrance on Old Greensboro Road.

Through Oct. 12 – Small Business “Pathway to Success” Series The Forsyth County Public Library Southside Branch will hold the “Pathway to Success” series in the library auditorium, 3185 Buchanan St., for those thinking about starting their own business.

Join us for one session, or all, as your schedule allows. Sessions run Wednesdays through Oct. 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. These programs are part of the Small Business Series at Forsyth County Public Library, in partnership with Forsyth Tech Small Business Center. Call 336-703-2980 for directions to Southside. For more information, call 336-703-3023 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 through Sept. 16 – Small Business Center Workshops The Small Business Center will offer the following seminars: On Thursday, Sept. 1: Small Business Roundtable - Digital Marketing Trends from 12-1:30 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; Grant Writing 102 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St.; Business Spotlights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at The Enterprise Center. On Wednesday, Sept. 7: Marketing Your Business from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Forsyth County Public Library – Southside Branch, 3185 Buchanan St. On Thursday, Sept. 8: Managing a NonProfit from 6-8:00 p.m. at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine Street. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Website Building 101 for Small Business, 6-8:00 p.m. at Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, TEAM: Together Each Accomplishes More – Developing a Culture of Empowerment, 1-2:30 p.m., Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St.; How to Find Customers, 6-8:00 p.m. at the Forsyth County Public Library – Southside Branch, 3185 Buchanan Street. On Friday, Sept. 16, LinkedIn Clinic (hands on) Basics & All Stars, from 8-10:00 a.m. at the Swisher Center, 1108 Swisher Center Road Kernersville.

Today through Sept. 3 - 5th Annual Triad Music Festival The 5th annual Triad Music Festival will be held beginning today through Sept. 3 in various venues in downtown Winston-Salem.

The event will include a wide range of happenings from musical performances by local musicians to the N.C. Regional Gear & Music Expo, including music & gear exhibits, gear swap, industry panel session, food trucks and more. The Festival will start today with a Kick-Off Party at Delurk Gallery on 6th Street from 7 to 10 p.m. which will include a Songwriter Stand-Off. It is $5 to participate or attend. Day two of the festival will include mainstage performances featuring Caleb Caudle and Wurlitzer Prize on Friday, Sept. 2 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Hanesbrands Theatre. The final and main event of the festival will be the N.C. Regional Gear & Music Expo on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside and outside Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. It will include Music & Gear Exhibitors, Food Trucks, Demo & Pitch Sessions, Gear Swap, Marketplace, Music Industry, a panel featuring NC engineers and producers, and musical performances at Winston Square Park by Camel City Collective, Carolina Crossing and Fat Cheek Kat. Tickets for the Main Stage show, as well as VIP Passes, are available through Hanesbrands Theatre at http://www.rhodesartscenter.org/triad-music-festival/.

Today through Sept.

15 – How Your Government Works Classes The Village of Clemmons will be offering free classes on “How Your Government Works.” The classes will be held on Thursday nights Sept. 1, 8 and 15, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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a different aspect of Village government. You will come away with a better understanding of how complicated and difficult decisions are made and the impact you can have on those decisions. Join us to learn the basics, to participate in interactive sessions, to have your questions answered, and to find out what new projects are in the works. For more information, contact Mary Cameron at 336-7666882 or mcameron@clemmons.org or call the Village Hall at 766-7511 to reserve your place in these free classes. Registration closes on Aug.11.

Sept. 2 – Poetry Readings during Gallery Hop Winston-Salem Writers is adding a new dimension to the First Friday Gallery Hop by featuring several of their member poets reading at galleries during the Gallery Hop on Friday, Sept. 2. The schedule is: Delurk Gallery, 207 W. 6th St., Helen Losse, Sam Barbee, Valerie Neiman, and Michael Boccardo. The Other Half/Press 53 Building, Sandra Ann Winters, Becky Gibson, John York and Ed Robson, Studio 7/Studios at 625, Jacinta White, Pat Berryhill, Maura Way, Steve Cushman, and Joe Mills. Poets will read at various times during the Gallery Hop. Several of the poets have books that will be available for purchase and signing.

All readings are free and the staggered times will allow visitors to mix and mingle among several galleries to hear a variety of poetry and meet some of the best poets in N.C.

Sept. 2-4 – Atkins Class of 1971 45th Reunion Members of the Atkins High School Class of 1971 will celebrate their 45 Year Reunion, on Sept. 2-4.

The highlight of their celebration will be a Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Carlyle Clubhouse at the BB&T Ballpark. The celebration will pay tribute to the legacy of Atkins High School Alumni in addition to celebrating with the members of the Class of 1971, which is the last graduating class of the historically black Atkins High School. Tickets for the Gala Celebration are $35 for the general public. A reunion package is offered for graduates of the class that includes the Gala and events throughout the weekend, including a meet-and-greet social on Friday, a cookout Sunday, and souvenir items. For information about the Reunion Celebration or to purchase tickets for the Gala, please contact Rozena Purvis Lyles at 336-6926426.

Sept. 3 – Homowo Heritage Festival Old Salem Museums & Gardens will present a Homowo Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Homowo Heritage Festival is a celebration of AfricanAmerican food ways and culture.

Activities include exhibits and displays, African/Ethnic Merchandise, painting a picture using okra pods and a Mancala tournament from 10 to 11 a.m. To register, email lrucker@oldsalem.org. There will also be a lecture, “From Africa to America to your Plate,” presented by Earl Ijames, Curator, North Carolina Museum of History.11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., a food tasting at 12:30 p.m., African Drumming/Dance with Greater Vision Dance Company and drum circle with the Healing Force 2 p.m. All activities included with purchase of an All-In-One ticket, which is $27 for adults and $13 for children ages 4-18 or a Two-Stop ticket, which is $18 for adults and $9 for children ages 4-18. College students are free with a valid ID. This event is free to Friends of Salem. Purchase a ticket online at oldsalem.org or at the Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road.

For more information, please call 336-721-7300 or email info@oldsalem.org.

Sept. 3 – Book Signing Benjamin H. Piggott and Lenwood G. Davis will sign copies of their book, " The Life and Times of Four Early Grand Masters of Prince Hall Mason," on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Forsyth Seafood located at 108 Martin Luther King Drive. For more information call Ben Piggott at 336767-8149.

Sept. 8 – Lunch and Learn about Goodwill Works Goodwill Industries of Northwest N.C. will present a lunch and learn about “Goodwill Works” for adults 18 years and older who want to learn about a new workshop that can help them overcome barriers to job retention and career advancement. The workshop will be held on Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodwill Industries, 2701 University Parkway.

The guest speaker will be Busta Brown, a mainstay in Triad radio since 1994. A light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are required; register

by Tuesday, Sept. 6. Call Eddie Moser at 336-724-3625 x1326 and register today, or register online at www.theworkexperts.org.

Sept. 8 – Senior Health Fair The fifth annual “Carillon Cares 4 You” Health Fair will be held at The Carillon senior living center, 4512 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The fair will include top vendors from the health, wellness, and senior industry.

The event is free, open to seniors, their families, and friends. Vendors will offer all types of health screenings, consultations, information, and even fun snacks from their booths.

Door Prizes will be given away throughout the event, and you don’t have to be present to win.

Registration will begin in The Carillon Lobby at 2:30 p.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m. Parking will be at Food Lion across the street, and The Carillon’s shuttle will get you back and forth to your car. The Carillon is a senior independent living community that offers affordable apartment living for people ages 55 and above.

Sept. 10 - 20th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day Black Family Day will be observed Saturday, Sept.10, in downtown Reidsville. Open to the public and sponsored by the Rebuilding the Block Initiative, Muhammad Mosque No. 34, local businesses and citizens.

Black Family Day is held annually.

The outdoor program will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Market Square, 303 S. Scales St,, Reidsville. Black Family Day has been bringing all people together in Reidsville since 1996. The Black Family Day tradition has become a part of the fabric of Rockingham County. People of every race, creed, color and class distinction have enjoyed participation the last 20 years and this year’s program is touted to be the best ever. The day includes gospel, praise dance, African dance troupes, R&B, hip-hop, spoken word artists, spiritual and civic leaders. Vendors and entrepreneurs from all over the region bring arts, crafts, and products of interest to the Black community. Ethnic and traditional menus are on hand in the food village. The Family Fun Village will feature a mobile arcade, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Families are encouraged to register online at http://www.facebook.com/blackfamilyday or http://www.blackfamily See Com. Cal. on B8

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Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

By the end of this lesson, we will r *Get a clearer picture of the nature of God’s future millennial Kingdom d *Understand how God will bring about peace in His tfuture kingdom *Begin to experience peace now in daily life in view of God’s sovereign control

Background: The time is 733 B.C. Isaiah is one of the Major Prophets and writes to Judah of all they are doing wrong and how God will handle them. He is also a writer of the coming Messiah. Isaiah writes not only of Christ in New Testament context, but also in millennial staging. In Isaiah’s present writing, Judah is strong commercially and militarily, but is experiencing a spiritual decline. , Lesson: The prophet Isaiah speaks of the lineage of Jesus as coming through Jesse rather than David perhaps dto note the lack of royalty that would be recognized in the Messiah. Verse 1 informs that a Branch with a capital B “shall grow out of his roots:” the Branch here is the tMessiah (see also Isaiah 4:2; Jerimiah 23:5; 33:15, II Samuel 23:5, John 15:4, 5). The qualifications of the Messiah are given in verses 2-3a. and are accompanied by anointing Spirits, as was David anointed king and as Jesus was anointed when He was baptized by John. The Spirit dhere is in trilogy noting a triune Godhead imbuing Jesus with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding for intelligent and sound judgment, the Spirit of counsel and might for the ability to plan and implement with accuracy and the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord indicating an intimate relationship with God and a reverence of His holiness and obedience to His word. Theses qualifications will enable the Messiah to rule justly and effectively. The nature of the rule of the Messiah is addressed in verses 11:3b-5. “What His eyes see … what His ears hear.”

Isaiah lets us know that the Messiah’s perception will not be like that of a natural king or ruler because His perceptions are supernatural beyond usual sources. In verse 4, Isaiah speaks of the treatment of the poor and afflicted and he says here that the Messiah will correct Israel’s earlier dealings with the underprivileged (3:14, 15: 10:2). The rule over the nations will be forceful (see Revelation t19:15; 49:2; Ps 2:9). “The breath of His lips” is a pointer to the Messiah’s means of inflicting physical harm as His Word is spoken in judgment is a sword that slays the wicked (Revelation 1:16: cf. John 12:48). The girdle referred to in verse 5 is a belt used to gather loose garments together. Here it represents the readiness for confflict.

Righteousness and faithfulness are His preparation (cf.

Ephesians 6:14) (MacArthur Study Bible). Isaiah’s prophecy speaks also of a peaceful kingdom in verses 6-9.

The conditions of peace as originally intended in the mGarden of Eden will prevail in this kingdom to the extent that discord between men and among animals and between men and animals will disappear. The animals will be vegetarian as they were in the beginning (Genesis 1:30). Verse 9 “full of the knowledge of the Lord” … meveryone will know who Christ is when He returns to ful,fill His New Covenant with Israel (Jerimiah 31:34). kGod’s sovereignty ever-present as it is dictates that we will be a peaceful, righteous regenerated people in the millennial earth … because God said it … and it is so.

When? Only He knows.

Life’s Application: Isaiah prophesies of a period in times that we know will occur, with conditions and situations that we can only imagine. But the New Testament toutlines clearly a path to “abundant life” now. Christ has provided for us now … let Him be the right-now Messiah for you that He bled and died and rose again to be. Live in the fullness of Christ.

Mt. Olive holds Appreciation Day

BY NEBRA HALSEY SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

On Sunday, Aug. 28, Mt. Olive Baptist Church held an Appreciation Service for a few of its long serving members.

Pastor Gray gave thanks to the Lord for these four individuals and says that others in the congregation will be appreciated in the future.

The individuals that Pastor Gray and his congregation honored included: Gwen J. Brown, Rev. George A. Gray, Mr. Michael E. Gray and Mr. Rodney E. McCormick.

Gwen J. Brown has been a member of Mt. Olive for over 50 years and serves as the church clerk.

She is also a member of the Financial Staff, the Benevolence and Program Committees, the Women’s

Class of the Sunday School Department and the Fellowship Hall. She serves as the financial secretary of the Senior Usher Board.

Rev. George Gray has been a member of Mt. Olive for 37 years. He is an associate minister, a teacher in the Sunday School Department, and a member of the Pastor’s Aide, the Gospel Choir, and the Youth Department.

Michael Gray, who is Pastor Gray’s son, has been a member for 37 years and serves as our assistant minister of music, director of all dance ministries and choirs. He is a member of the financial staff, treasurer of the Pastor’s Aide, a member of the Men’s Class of the Sunday School See Mt. Olive on B6

Local church celebrates individuals with disabilities A young man named Omar with special needs sings a personally written song to the congregation during Sunday's service.

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Many people with disabilities, whether physical or mental, are overlooked and sometimes ostracized in today's society. As a way to celebrate and bring attention to such individuals, Union Baptist Church held its inaugural “Champions with DisAbilities Sunday” service.

The Champions with DisAbilities Sunday is designed to bring awareness and inclusion for people with all disabilities and to provide support for disability professionals and caregivers. The service provided an opportunity for disability awareness and a way to educate the congregation together as a whole. Many people with disabilities who are Christians have talents and richness in their walk with Christ, which would greatly bless those in the

church, organizers say.

Pastor Barry Washington of Whole Man Ministries delivered the message during the 11 a.m. service.

Washington was injured in an accident years ago and lost the use of his legs. He now uses a wheelchair to get around.

“My accident humbled me and made me more sensitive of others who have disabilities, and as a result of that I hopefully have become a pioneer for God,” said Washington. “I know that there are many people out there that are going through the same thing I am as far as having a disability.”

During the service, those with disabilities, both mental and physical, were acknowledged. Some of the individuals with disabilities were involved with the service by per-

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Today, Sept. 1-5 Northwestern District Quarterly Assembly The N.C. Area of the Northwestern District Quarterly Assembly of the Holiness Church of God will continue today, Sept. 1, through Sept.5 at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, 1640 S.M. Caesar Dr. Services will be led by the following churches: Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., Mount Calvary Holiness Church; Friday, Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., Mount Zion Holiness Church. There will be a Bible discussion and business meeting on Saturday, Sept. 3, noon, and a worship service on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m. The host pastor is Elder Robert E. Edmond Jr. and presiding-overseer is Eugene Kirby Jr.

Today, Sept. 1 Author’s Talk at Winter Blues The Women’s Ministry of First Christian Church is excited to welcome best-selling author Angie Smith to Winter Blues 2016. One of the most popular speakers and bloggers in the country, Angie Smith is the author of “Mended, I Will Carry You” and “What Women Fear.” This event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per ticket in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at fccministries.com or in the church office. First Christian Church is located at 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville. For more information, contact Patty Sorrells at pattys@fccministries.com or (336) 996-7388.

Sept. 3 Clothes Giveaway and Voter Registration Drive Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church will have a clothes giveaway and voter registration drive on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be free clothes, shoes and accessories for women, men and children in good condition and varying sizes. Come and get your needed clothes items and register to vote at the same site. Goler Metropolitan is located at 1435 East 4th St. For more information, call 336-723-2325. Everyone is welcome!! The pastor is Rev. Johnny L. Ruff.

Sept. 4 72nd Homecoming The historic Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church moved to its current location at 1331 E. 4th St. in 1944 during the midst of segregated tension in the heart of East Winston. On Sept. 4, two events highlight the church’s Homecoming. The Rev. Hiawatha Hemphill, founder and pastor of Servant’s Heart Worship Center in High Point, is a former Mars Hill member. He returns to present the morning message at 11 a.m. “The Challenge of the Cross,” a religious drama, reminds churched and unchurched individuals of the meaning of being a true disciple of Christ. It will be performed at 3 p.m.

All are invited. The Rev. Larry Smith is pastor.

Sept. 4 Service and Forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. Lisa Schwartz speak on “Labor’s Silent Partners” and the woodwind quartet Elektra Winds will perform. at 10:30 a.m. At the 9 a.m. Forum, Earl Scott will speak on “Meet Me Where I Am,” about caring for family members with dementia.

Sept. 4 Church Choir Anniversary St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Inspiration Choir will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. Special guest will be Devine Connection featuring Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Cornelius and Rev. Warren Napper and other special voices of Winston-Salem. The public is invited to attend. The church is at 110 Manly Street.

Pastor and teacher is Rev. Dr. James Fulwood. For more information, contact Hattie Fulwood at 336788-4411.

Sept. 6-8 Shekinah Glory Revival Union Baptist Church will host their annual Shekinah Glory Revival Sept. 6-8. The Revival will begin on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m with a Special Prayer Gathering. On Wednesday and Thursday, noonday preaching, evening lectures and worship services will be held. The

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noonday revival preacher is Bishop Jerome Ross, Sr., pastor of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Charles Booth pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio will preach the evening services on Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Robert Scott, former pastor of Central Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri will conduct a lecture on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Youth will have study hall on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-7:00 p.m. Dinner is included. Revival services are free and open to the public. Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 N. Trade St. Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack, Jr. is pastor and teacher. For more information call the church office, 336.724.9305 or visit www.unionbaptistwsnc.org.

Sept. 7-9 Faith Unity’s Revival Faith Unity Missionary Church, in the chapel of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall at 1025 E. 14th St., will hold its revival Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 7-9, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information, please contact the church at 336771-0023 or email at faithunitymc@yahoo.com.

Sept. 9-11 2016 Women’s Conference On behalf of Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Leach, Sr. Pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch Street, the community is invited to join us for the 2016 Women’s Conference. This conference will begin on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Andrea Walker of Living Word Christian Worship Center will deliver the preached Word. On Saturday, Sept.

10, registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m.

General sessions and breakout classes will follow. On Sunday, Sept, 11, Pastor Marcy Jessup from Greater Love Fellowship Ministries of Ramseur will serve as the guest preacher during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The theme of this year’s conference is: “Behind those masks … the princess within.” The conference is free; however, registration is requested. To register or for additional information, please contact the church office at 336-

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The congregation of Union Baptist Church celebrates Champions with DisAbilities on Sunday, Aug. 28.

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forming the morning prayer and delivering Scripture readings. Two young men named Omar and Tim performed two original songs for the congregation as well.

Bishop Sir L. Walter Mack Jr., pastor of Union Baptist, said he wanted to bring this topic out because there are many issues inside of the African-American church that are present and are not addressed.

“We have people with disabilities that participate in the worship every Sunday but it’s still treated as something we don't highlight,” said Mack. “We need to recog-

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Sept. 10 Emergency Preparedness Fair The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4260 Clinard Road, Clemmons, will have an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Members of the Lewisville and Clemmons Fire Departments, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Red Cross, and Winston OEM/CERT will be present to provide demonstrations, handouts and exhibits. There will be children’s activities, games and balloon animals. From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be chili and hot dogs available. For more information, contact Larry Morris at 336-945-9529.

Sept. 11 Gospel Explosion Musical Concert First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Ave., will host its annual Gospel Explosion musical concert on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. This concert is sponsored by the men of First Calvary Baptist Church.

Gospel Explosion will feature The Mighty Wonders, a Winston-Salem group founded in 1956 by four high school students. The original members are deceased but their legacy continues through a powerful gospel group of nine members. This group’s music is high energy, spirit filled and anointed and will get hands clapping and feet moving. Other artists performing will be First Calvary Baptist Church Male Choir and Beyond the Doors. The concert is free and open to all to share in this celebration and ministry. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. For more information call 336-724-2611. Derwin L. Montgomery is the pastor of the church.

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Sept. 11 Prophetic Release Conference Ambassador Cathedral presents Prophetic Release Conference on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Prophet Sylvester Walker. $150 worth of groceries will be given to the person who brings the most people.

Seot. 11-14 Annual Homecoming and Revival Steward’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 198 Anderson Road in Rural Hall, will have its Annual Homecoming and Revival on Sunday through Wednesday, Sept 11-14.

The Rev. Beverly W. McMillian will deliver the 11 a.m. message. The 3 p.m. speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller and the Winston-Salem District of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church and WinstonSalem District Gospel Choir will be the guests.

Nightly services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott Sr., pastor of New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, will be the guest. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Sept. 14 Expect A Miracle First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 North Main Street, Kernersville, will hold its annual special service called Expect A Miracle on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. It includes testimonies. For more information, call the church office at 336-9967388.

Sept. 17 100th Anniversary Celebration Events The Hanes Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is excited about the upcoming events celebrating our 100th Anniversary. Our theme is “A Century of Honoring the Past, Serving the Present, Dedicated to the Future.” We are invit-

Department, and a custodian.

Rodney McCormick has been a member of Mt. Olive for over 25 years and serves as the superintendent of the Sunday School Department. He is president of the Senior Usher Board and a member of the Pastor’s Aide. He is the treasurer of the Forsyth County Sunday School Union, coordinator of the Forsyth County United Usher Board, president of

nize the fact that they have overcome so much just to get here, and that's why we call them champions.”

Mack wanted people to know that they should not be shy or apprehensive about their disabilities, especially those with mental issues, because they are somewhat taboo in the black community. He wanted those individuals to know that Union Baptist is a ministry that cares and will receive them with open arms.

Washington preached about those figures in the Bible that dealt with disabilities, primarily Moses, who dealt with blindness. He touched on the insecurities that Moses dealt with when speaking with God about the tasks God wanted him to perform. His point was to tell people that ing you to share with us in our upcoming events: Sept.

17, 4:00 p.m., Throwback Fashion Show featuring styles from 1920 to the present. Hosted by Talitha Vickers, WXII News Anchor. (Dinner Donation $10.00); building a Walkway of Faith Purchase a personalized brick or bricks in honor or memory of loved ones. ($50.00 each); October 30, 3:00 p.m 100th Anniversary Worship Service - The Right Reverend James B. Walker, Presiding Prelate of the 7th Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will bring the message; Nov. 12, 5:00 p.m. - 100th Anniversary Gala/Silent Auction – Embassy Suites ( Donation $40.00); Nov. 2016 - Crystal Angels in honor or in memory of your loved ones. (Donation $5.00); December - The revealing of the Angel Tree. Please contact the church office for additional information at 336 7247151.

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

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.

the Usher Auxiliary in the Rowan Baptist Association and dean of Ushering of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina Inc. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr., pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church, was the speaker for this event. He said he and his congregation had a great time helping Mt. Olive celebrate Appreciation Day. Leach spoke on, “God is the Same in the Storm.”

He read verses from Matthew 8 and told the congregation, “No matter what the storm is that we are facing, God is still the same.”

Wednesdays Noonday Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-4290512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

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

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even though you may be dealing with a disability, God has a purpose for you and when you are called, step up to not let your disability hold you back.

“When he [Mack] invited me and asked me to come, I went ahead and jumped on it because I wanted people to know your disability does not have to define you or define who you are,” says Washington.

Mack says he likes to touch on topics that may seem taboo to some because he wants to help bring those with problems and those with solutions together. Mack concluded by saying, “If a church is in the community and the community doesn’t know they are there, they need to check out their purpose.”

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

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more

information, call 336-7237071.

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-7443012.

Bible study The Eastside Church of Christ, 536 Barbara Jane Ave. NE, Winston-Salem, is offering a free mail-in Bible study. It is designed to give a greater knowledge of the word of God. The eight-lesson course is an overview of the entire Bible. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.

Sign up today by calling 336-722-2088 or by emailing bern3@lexcominc.net.

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School board encourages parents to get involved

Michelle Todd-Davis talks about the importance of parent involvement during an event held at the Arts Local school board chair Dana Caudill-Jones addresses Council Theater on Tuesday, Aug. 23. parents during an event designed to encourage parents to get more involved in their children’s education on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

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Prior to the start of the 2016-2017 school year, members of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education met with parents and others with a vested interest in local schools to discuss the district’s core values.

Throughout the summer months, school board members worked with parents, teachers, administrators and others in the com-

munity to create a list of words that will be associated with the overall mission of the district. Afterward, several stakeholders decided that student-centered, collaboration; accountability, integrity, high expectations, and equity are what the district should value most.

School board chair Dana Caudill-Jones said, “This district will live by these core values every day throughout the school year.”

During the event held

inside the Arts Council Theater, parents also learned about various childcare offerings and other activities for children. Parents and guardians were also encouraged to become more involved in students’ education by joining the PTA and building working relationships with teachers and administrators.

Caudill-Jones said parents are the most important part of the WS/FCS team.

She mentioned what parents do for students each

and every day that no teacher or administrator can replicate.

“I can say personally my parents were always my greatest supporters and what you bring to your child no teacher can really do. You are our rock stars and our unsung heroes,” she said. “You make the difference and we want more of you in our schools.”

To wrap up the event, parents and guardians took to the stage to discuss the importance of getting

You know your own mind BOOK REVIEW

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER FOR THE CHRONICLE

After thinking things through, you have your opinions and while you’re willing to listen to what others say, you’re also willing to defend what you believe in. And, as in the new book “The Firebrand and the First Lady” by Patricia Bell-Scott, your friends don’t necessarily have to agree with you.

Eleanor Roosevelt’s Camp Tera, nestled near New York’s Hudson River, was initially meant to be a temporary, leg-up place for Depression-era women who were destitute and totally without resources. Though she was young, educated, and married, Pauli Murray was there because of ill health.

Recovery-time aside, Murray’s tenure at Camp Tera was beneficial: a friend had told her that Roosevelt answered all correspondence, and Murray took that to heart. In 1938, a few years after she was kicked out of Camp Tera for “disrespecting the first lady,” she wrote a protest letter to Roosevelt, requesting intercession in FDR’s stance on anti-lynching laws.

Activism was Murray’s passion and the answer she got wasn’t what she’d wanted but it did, as promised, come from Roosevelt.

Murray was born in 1910, the feisty granddaughter of a mulatto slave whose stories of injustice she grew up hearing. Murray lost her mother when she was just three; a few years later, her father was institu-

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tionalized, then murdered; and her brother was lobotomized. She, herself, had health problems and was often severely underweight; during one of her hospitalizations, she finally admitted that she was attracted to women, which was then considered to be a mental health issue.

It took awhile for Murray to tell Roosevelt all that. Before she did, and because of that first protest note, the two corresponded for years in letters that offered guidance, outrage,

and rebuttal. The women didn’t always agree, but they always seemed to attempt to understand one another’s take on issues. Murray supported Roosevelt in her widowhood.

Roosevelt encouraged Murray in her activism.

It was a support that Murray imagined she felt long after Mrs. Roosevelt’s death.

I would not, under the broadest of terms, call “The Firebrand and the First Lady” a pleasure read.

That’s not to say that this book isn’t a pleasure – it’s just not something you’d pick up to relax with.

Author Patricia Bell-Scott goes deep into the politics and work of both Roosevelt and Murray (more the latter than the former) and that can be very dry. It’s informative - Bell-Scott tells a story that’s been largely hidden for decades, about a woman who left her mark on social issues in many ways - but it’s far from lively. Adding more details of Murray’s personal life might’ve helped; that’s what I was hungriest for, but didn’t get enough of.

I think this is an important work of history and definitely worth reading but you’ll want to be in the mood for it, particularly if you usually like lots of energy in your stories. If you’re a scholar or historian reading “The Firebrand and the First Lady,” though, the pace is something you probably won’t mind.

Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was three years old.

Residents encouraged to follow basic mosquito control measures to dodge Zika virus

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As summer temperatures in North Carolina are upon us and Zika virus has been locally transmitted in a small neighborhood in Florida, the Forsyth County Department of Public Health wants to encourage residents to take basic mosquito control and protective measures against mosquito-borne disease. Whether you’re traveling out of the country or just enjoying the beautiful North Carolina weather at home, be sure to use repellants and other general protection measures against biting mosquitoes.

Mosquito-borne diseases are most commonly acquired from June to September, but the Asian Tiger mosquito can be seen in Forsyth County through October. Residents of Forsyth County can “Tip and Toss” to eliminate mosquito breeding areas and take preventive measures to reduce the likeli-

hood of mosquito bites.

As of August 12, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has reported 33 travel-associated Zika virus cases. The first travel associated case of Zika virus in Forsyth County was reported in March 2016. Forsyth County Health Department is home to one of several Vector Control Programs across the state and continues regular mosquito control activities around the county.

"Mosquito control is a community effort that everyone should participate in.” said Marlon Hunter, Forsyth County Health Director. “We can use the ‘Tip and Toss’ practices to protect ourselves and our neighbors from mosquito bites this summer."

Basic control measures include reducing habitats for the pests and reducing exposure to them.

Tip and Toss: *Reduce mosquito

breeding opportunities by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths at least weekly. *Be sure to tightly secure screens on all openings on rain barrels used for water conservation. *Clean up any trash or leaves that may be around your home or in rain gutters.

Reduce exposure and use preventive measures: *If you are traveling, be sure to visit the CDC website for updates on regional disease transmission patterns and outbreaks (www.cdc.gov/travel). *Wear appropriate clothing like long-sleeved shirts or hats. *You can also tuck in shirts and pants, and wear closed shoes instead of sandals. *Be aware of peak exposure times and places. *Use the appropriate insecticides and repellants for skin and clothing.

For more information on preventing mosquitoborne illnesses visit: http://www.forsyth.cc/Publ icHealth/ or call the Environmental Health Division at 336-703-3225.

involved and how they will support their children’s school this school year.

Michelle Todd-Davis said it is important that parents recognize and address the needs of children in the home as well as in school.

“I think it’s time we cut some things out. We need to start communicating more with our children,” Todd-Davis said.

Stella Holmes, who is responsible for her grandchild, said she is all in when it comes to helping educate her grandson who

attends Gibson Elementary School. As a member of the parent involvement team at Gibson, Holmes said any time she is asked to do something at the school, she does it.

“I volunteer at the school, I’m a member of the PTA, and I feel like family is very important,” she continued. “It’s up to the family to help these children and keep them on the right path.”

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Sept. 13 – Oct. 20 - American Arts Discovery Workshop Reynolda House Museum of American Art will offer a 12-session course which will use an interdisciplinary approach to learn about American art through the museum’s collection by researching correlations in art, literature, and music of the same time period. The workshop will be led by Beth Hoover-DeBerry, assistant director of education, and Julia Hood, coordinator of education, and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13 – Oct. 20. The cost is $100 or $80 for members of the museum and students. Register by calling 336.758.5900.

Sept. 14-17 – Big 4 Alumni Celebration The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County, Inc. will hold its annual Big 4 Celebration Sept. 14 – Sept. 17. In addition to the traditional worship service, Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon, Friday Family Event and Saturday Gala, the Big 4 added a new project last year which is “Day of Service.” For tickets to the Big 4 events,visit www.Big4fc.org for more information and a schedule of events.

Tickets to the Big 4 events can be purchased at the American Legion Post 128 at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road.

Sept. 15 – Masonic Center Open House The Masonic Center of WinstonSalem, 4537 Country Club Road, will hold an open house on Sept. 15 from 5 – 7 p.m.

The Masonic Center of Winston Salem, a state-of-the-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, 25 p.m., and is open to the general public.

The Mason’s Grand Master will be present for the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The Masonic Center of Winston Salem is available for corporate meetings, training events, awards ceremonies, and all types of social events. The new center has the latest in multimedia technology with professional audio, lighting, large screens and laser projectors and can accommodate groups of 10 to 450. Email gary@masoniccenterws.com to RSVP. For more information, visit http://MasonicCenterWS.com.

Sept. 15 - Fall Fashion Show Bevello will host a Fall Fashion Show at our Thruway Center store on Thursday, Sept.15 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). The show will feature the newest color and fashion trends for fall. Attendees will enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages throughout the event. Reserve your seat today for the fashion show by contacting the store at 336-722-6470 or at thruway@bevello.com.

Sept. 17 - Madd Hatter’s Tea Party Paul J. Ciener B otanical Gardens and the Winston-Salem Festival Ballet are joining to present the Madd Hatter’s Tea Party, Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Paul J, Ciener Botanical Gardens, 215 S Main St., Kernersville. Come for a morning of teatime antics with the Madd Hatter and croquet fun on lawn of the Queen’s Court. All your favorite Wonderland characters will be there, including Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the perpetually late White Rabbit, and

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a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an RN to BSN program, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a Doctor of eeNursing Practice (DNP). The universityas also partnered with the Duke University School of Nursing to offer a bridge program. Through the program, minority nursing students at WSSU can seamlessly transition from WSSU’s MSN program to Duke’s Ph.D. in Nursing program.

Cathy Pace selected as ‘Most Admired CEO’ The Triad Business Journal has honored Cathy Pace, Allegacy Federal Credit Union’s President and CEO, as one of the ‘Most Admired CEOs’ in the Triad. She is one of 16 local leaders who earned the distinction during an awards presentation on July 28. Requirements for the award included the impact the CEOs have on creating jobs and contributing to the economy, as well as the community work they champion for local nonprofits, academic institutions and economic development groups. In her 38-year tenure at Allegacy, Cathy Pace has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility and took over the role as president and CEO in 2013.

Annette Knight named a 2016 Women in Business honoree Annette Knight, chief experience officer at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, has been recognized as an honoree in The Business Journal’s 17th annual Women in Business awards program. The Business Journal’s Women in Business program honors extraordinary businesswomen in the Triad for outstanding contributions to their profession, employers and communi-

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Alice herself, who has a special dance prepared just for you and your children.

Tickets may be through www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org or the WinstonSalem 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 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 336722-9400 or visit www.eisr.org/events.

Sept. 27 – Nov. 1 – The American Farm Workshop Reynolda House Museum of American Art will offer a six-session workshop through Wake Forest University’s Lifelong Learning Program. This course will explore Grant Wood’s work and its relation to other Regionalist painters and their predecessors. Primary instructors are Margaret Norfleet Neff, co-founder of the Old Salem Cobblestone Farmers Market; Allison Slaby, curator; Bari Helms, director of archives and library; and Phil Archer, Betsy Main Babcock Director of Program and Interpretation. The cost is $125, plus possible membership fees.

Register and find more information online at reynoldahouse.org or call 336.758.5150.

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - Winston-Salem Fashion Week Event The second annual Winston-Salem Fashion Week event features local artisans, fashion designers, boutique owners, make-up artists, models and photographers. "Ready for the Runway Fashion and Art!” will kick off the red carpet event on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown in the Hearn Ballroom. A reception and live music by M&R Soul Expression featuring Ron Hunter and the Brown Bag Exhibition by Owens Daniels will follow.

Tickets are available at www.ticketriver.com/WinstonSalemFashionWeek.

Through Labor Day - Program for Military Families Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Road, will again participate in the Blue Star Museums Program through Labor Day by offering free admission to members of the military and their family. The Winston-Salem museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across the country to offer free admission to military families in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.

This is the seventh year Reynolda House has participated in the program. The free admission offer is available through Sept.

4 to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members) including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Reynolda House extends free individual admission year-round to active and veteran military personnel.

ty. The Business Journal recognized 24 outstanding leaders, including executives at major global and local employers to entrepreneurs and small-business owners, all of whom have left an indelible mark on the region as a whole through community involvement, mentorship and advocacy.

Knight joined Allegacy in 2013 and has 30 years of financial services experience.

Residence life professional elected national president of honor society Matt Clifford, director of residence life in Residence Life and Housing, was elected national president of Omicron Delta Kappa at the organization’s national convention in Grand Rapids, Mich. July 1618. Clifford will serve as national president from 2016-18.

He joined the Wake Forest staff in 2010. Clifford earned his bachelor of arts degree in English from Davidson College, a master of education in higher education and student affairs from the University of South Carolina and a doctorate in higher education from the University of North Florida.

Wake Forest Law Professor elected as public member of Administrative Conference of the United States Professor Sidney A. Shapiro, Wake Forest University School of Law's Fletcher Chair in Administrative Law, has been elected by the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States to become a public member.Shapiro is one of the country’s leading experts in administrative procedure and regulatory policy. He has written 10 books, contributed chapters to seven additional books, authored or co-authored more than 55 articles and is currently working on a book on administrative expertise. He has been a consultant to government agencies and has testified before Congress on regulatory subjects. Before coming to Wake

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Oct. 21-23 – Production of “Little Girl Blue” Onyx Qube Productions will present “Little Girl Blue,” a concert drama showcase inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone, Oct. 21-23, at SECCA, 750 Marguerite Dr.. This is a unique theatrical concert experience written by award-winning playwright Nathan Ross Freeman. It stars soul/jazz singer, songwriter, pianist and international recording artist Markeisha Ensley, and introducing pianist, vocalist and rising thespian Bijan Miarra Shaw. Mature audiences recommended. A preview night will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and $25 for seniors and students. Performances with a reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 ($35 without reception) and $30 for seniors and students. Additional performances will be Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. Purchase tickets by going to www.littlegirlbluebrownpapertickets.com or at the door.

Nov. 1 – Signing with Babies and Young Children Workshop The Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC) of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and part of the North Carolina AHEC System will host a workshop on “Signing with Babies and Young Children” on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Deacon Tower. The workshop teaches the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and offers some intermediate signs to allied health professionals. It is designed for speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, early interventionists, perinatal educators and nurses, health educators, pediatric nurses, registered nurses, day care providers and other interested health professionals. The program will be led by Jessica L. Kelly, BA, SLP/A, MA, ITFS, the owner and instructor of Signs of Learning. The workshop is part of Northwest AHEC’s continuing education activities. Information about the program, course fees and registration can be found at http://nwahec.org/49002.

Going on now - Bulky Item Collection Returning The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will continue through Sept.2. Crews will go through the city street by street, collecting bulky items that garbage crews cannot accept. Furniture, mattresses, appliances, grills, carpet, old toys, and lawn furniture can all be set out. The city cannot collect televisions, computer equipment, building materials, hazardous waste, tires, cement, cars and car parts, stumps, tanks and oil drums, fire wood or yard waste. Do not mix bulky items with yard waste, recyclables or brush. Bulky item collection is for single family residences, not businesses or apartments. The Sanitation Division will mail post cards in advance to let home owners know when bulky item collection will be held in their neighborhood. Crews will go through each neighborhood only once. To ensure collection, items must be at the curb by 6 a.m. the Monday of your collection week. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup.

Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.

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

Forest, Professor Shapiro taught at the University of Kansas where he was a distinguished professor. Prior to teaching, he was a trial attorney with the Federal Trade Commission and Deputy Legal Counsel of the Secretary's Review Panel at the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens will offer heirloom plants for sale in the Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant at 626 S. Main Street beginning now through the end of the growing season in October. The color, fragrance, and flavor of heirlooms stir the memory—they also create a beautiful garden. The Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant offers many of the same varieties as those found growing in Old Salem’s beautiful and productive gardens.

All plants are healthy and are locally grown in the Old Salem greenhouse. A selection of perennial and annual flowers, herbs, and vines are available, as are a broad selection of heirloom vegetable, flower, and herb seed from Seed Savers Exchange, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and D. Landreth Seed Company. The hours of the Garden Shop are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 336-721-7300 or info@oldsalem.org.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food and clothing giveaway Love Community Development Corporation, 3980 N. Liberty St., serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call 336306-8119.

Every Thursday - American Legion Post 128 fish fry A fish fry is held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road to support and serve the community. The funds also support the Post.

Second Friday - Karaoke Karaoke Night is every second Friday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m. at Camel City Elks Lodge on 1405 N. Patterson Ave. There will be cash prize winners judged by the audience from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music is by DJ R.M. and sponsored by the Magnificent Seniors Social Club.

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

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Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 PM on September 29, 2016 at the Office of Facilities, Design and Construction, Gray Home Management House, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Attention: John W. Pope, AIA, Design Project Manager, 105 Gray Drive, Greensboro, NC 27412 for the construction of the1510 Walker Avenue Renovation, at which time bids will be opened and read.

The project is a single phase, multi-sequenced renovation. The scope of work includes the renovation of approximately 47,000 sf of interior space, an addition of approximately 1,300 sf, site modifications, and modifications to the exterior of the building, including new windows and entrances.

A mandatory pre-bid, and preferred brand alternates meeting will be held on September 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm. The meeting will begin in the front entry lobby of the 1510 Walker Avenue Building and will include a tour of the project site.

For a deposit of $200.00, complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained from Vines Architecture Inc., 530 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27603; Phone # (919) 755-1975. Plans and specifications are also available for review at the Gray Home Management House, UNCG Facilities Design and Construction Office, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Electronic documents will be available through Construct Connect, Dodge Data & Analytics, the NC Institute of Minority Economic Development, and Piedmont Contractors Resource Center.

The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals.

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Florence Laverne Gilliam Livingston (15 E 1218), also known as Florence Gilliam Livingston, Florence G. Livingston, Florence Stover, deceased April 24, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 20, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of August, 2016.

Erika Stefphon Livingston-Archie Co-Administrator for Florence Laverne Gilliam Livingston, deceased 2901 NW Greenway Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Candice J’Sara Livingston, Co-Administrator for Florence Laverne Gilliam Livingston, deceased 942 Manly Street, Apt 50 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle August 18, 25 and September 1, 8, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Yvonne Johnson Rush (16 E 683), also known as Yvonne Rush, Yvonne J. Rush and Rashidah Allah, deceased September 24, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 20, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of August, 2016.

Frances McFadden Administrator for Yvonne Johnson Rush, deceased 1397 Holly Court Winston Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle August 18, 25, and September 1, 8, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Eddie Lawrence Daniels (16 E 1578), also known as Eddie L. Daniels, deceased May 3, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 27, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of August, 2016.

Joseph Ryan Daniels Executor for Eddie Lawrence Daniels, deceased 1935 Lodgecrest Lane Pfafftown, NC 27040 The Chronicle August 25, and September 1, 8, 15, 2016

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Housing Consortium has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) consisting of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Annual Performance Reports for FY 2015-2016. The draft CAPER is available for viewing on the city’s website address:

http://www.cityofws.org/departments/com munity-and-business-development/planning/reports

Copies will also be available for public review on September 1, 2016 during regular business hours at the following location: Community and Business Development Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building, Suite 423 100 East First Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Subsequent to HUD submission and approval, final copies of this report will be available on or about November 1, 2016 at the following locations:

• City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department • City Secretary's Office, Room 140, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street • Forsyth County Department of Housing and Community Development, 201 N. Chestnut Street Forsyth County Library Branches: • Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center - 1110 East Seventh Street • Reynolda Manor - 2839 Fairlawn Drive • Southside Library - 3185 Buchanan Street • Mazie Woodruff Center Library - 4915 Lansing Drive

You may contact Community and Business Development at (336)-734-1305 for additional information.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 042 15 JT 043

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IN THE MATTER OF:

TARAJI RAIMA WILSON DOB: 12-06-14 TALAIJAH RENEA WILSON DOB: 11-25-06

TO: Terri Wilson – mother of the juveniles Markes Vashawn Valentine – legal father Talaijah Renea Wilson “D.L.”(full name unknown) – father of Talaijah Renea Wilson Paris Moore – father of Talaijah Renea Wilson Marcus McDonald – father of Taraji Raima Wilson

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

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petitions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 12th day of August, 2016

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The Chronicle August 18, 25 and September 1, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Colistia Glenn, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Colistia Glenn, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 1st day of December 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of September 2016.

GEORGE S. GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF COLISTIA GLENN

Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)

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HONORING A LEGEND: WS Classic Banquet Celebrrating William “Bill” Hayes

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

Friday, September 16 7:00-9:00 pm Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem m Tickets are $75 each which includes generral admission tto o tthe he WSSU Rams a vs.

Virrginia Union Universitty Pantthers ffoot oottball game on Saturdayy, Septtember em mber 17.

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

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Friday, October 14 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, October 11 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted by National Recording A Artist (TBA) University Choir C Concert K. R. Williams Aud ditorium

Vendor’s Fair w/ Kids Zone Including “Food Truck Frenzy” Main Campus & Bridge Area

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PARADE Sa aturday, October 15 • 10:00 AM The Winston-Salem State University’s 2016 Homecoming Community Parade will have an exciting new route e this year. The new route will bring the parade into the community and will inclu ude several bleacher areas, so parade-goers can better view the band break do owns. Attendees will also be able to bring lawn chairs.

The new rou ute map will be available by September 1.

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

HOMECOMING G GAME Saturday, October 1 15 1:30 PM WSSU vs. St. Augustine’s University Bowman Gray Stadiu um

RAM’S SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PARTY Saturday, October 15 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Embassy Suites Pavilion Ballroom