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BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

In the aftermath of the tragic Charlotte police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott last week, both the N.C. NAACP and the Congressional Black Caucus have demanded an independent federal investigation.

Monday night in Charlotte, N.C. NAACP President Rev. William Barber said it was not clear that the shooting was justified, as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr

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Putney insisted last week prior to releasing the edited police dash-cam and body cam footage to the public Saturday under pressure.

Rev. Barber issued a list of demands, including the release of all police body cam footage related to the Scott shooting that the CMPD may still have in its possession.

He also called for an “accountability” and “heightened consequences” of the CMPD officers who took part in the incident on-scene who did not have their body cameras activated. The officer who fatally shot Keith Scott report-

edly did not have his body cam operating.

The N.C. NAACP also demanded that federal standards be established for when police officers should be justified in using deadly force. Those standards should be utilized “… in additional training, guidelines for identifying and removing officers with a propensity to overreact, and a commitment from the U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with local prosecutors and the State Bureaus

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Monday night, millions of eyes were glued to TV sets across the country to watch the first presidential debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Students from WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) and others in the community watched arguably the most anticipated debate in history on the giant projector screen inside the Enterprise Center on South Martin Luther King Drive.

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Naseum of African American History and Culture opened to the public on Sept. 24.

New Black History Museum’s opening prompts tears

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BY WILLIAM J. FORD THE WASHINGTON INFORMER (NNPA MEMBER)

When Carolyn Tillery walked around the Washington Monument on the National Mall on last Saturday and stared at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, she cried.

“Our stories, our histories are being preserved for prosperity,” Tillery, 59, of Arlington, Virginia, said while wiping tears off her cheeks. “I know what generations will come to know and won’t rely on the oral tradition of our ancestors. They can come. They can see. They can touch.

They can feel. As long as we say the names of those who paved the road … their names will be preserved for history for all time.”

Tillery and thousands of others stood outside on what some described as a “perfect day” to pay homage to the Smithsonian’s first museum dedicated to Black History.

Due to this level of interest, the museum says it is implementing a Timed Pass system to serve as many visitors as possible while maintaining a secure, safe and smooth flow of people into the museum. Timed Passes for the general public and nonprofit organizations are free of charge. Advanced Timed Entry Passes to the Museum through December are no longer available online.

Advanced timed passes starting in January 2017 have not yet been released.

Even though the grand opening ceremonies were televised, thousands wanted to be among others to hear a speech by President Barack Obama, listen to Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith recite quotes from prominent

Member of the Forsyth County Board of Elections Flemming El-Amin talks to students about the importance of the election during a watch party

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Carolyn Tillery of Arlington, Virginia, cried when she saw the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Sept. 24 before the grand opening ceremonies at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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blacks, and feel Patti LaBelle’s voice belt out Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come.”

Greg W. Elam, a member of the Black Stuntmen’s Association, participated in a ceremony at the museum that honors his organization, which helped Blacks work in Hollywood.

Calls to repeal HB 2 heard across community

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Rep. Ed Hanes Jr. has called for a special session of the General Assembly to repeal the controversial HB

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buildings, individuals may only use restrooms and changing facilities that correspond to the sex on their birth certificates. Some say the bill discriminates against those who identify See HB2 on A2

Before the debate, they also heard community leaders tell them how important the election is.

During the debate, Clinton and Trump tackled a number issues, including race relations, crime and policing, ISIS, the economy and education. Cheers echoed through the large room when Clinton discussed her plans to improve the education system and bring jobs to the country.

Although the majority of students attending the watch party were Clinton supporters, not everyone was pleased with her performance.

Senior nursing major Kelsey Jones said although she believes Clinton will be the next president, during the debate she spent too much time going back and forth with Trump.

“She touched on a number of issues, but I felt like she could have talked more about her platform,” said Jones.

“She still has my vote, and I think she will win the election, but I just felt she wasn’t her best during the debate.”

Other young voters said Clinton did exactly what she

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Bureaus of Investigation, to aggressively pursue investigations, indictments, and prosecutions against law enforcement officers who harm or kill innocent civilians.”

Rev. Barber also called for “… the retrial of Randall Kerrick, the officer responsible for killing Jonathan Ferrell, another unarmed black man shot in Charlotte just three years ago.” The N.C. NAACP president also called for the repeal of HB 972 “… which will, as of October 1, require a court order to release footage from police recordings, thus further

enshrouding in secrecy a system already distrusted by the public that those officials claim to serve. “ The N.C. NAACP list of demands also included a moratorium on the death penalty and restoration of the Racial Justice Act; an end to racial profiling; empowering police civilian review boards; a “demilitarization” of police departments statewide; a public accounting of elected officials on key issues like voting rights, health care, public education, etc.; and the passage of meaning criminal justice reform and “the end of racialized policing and police brutality.”

The Keith Scott police shooting footage showed plainclothes officers with

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“POLICE” vests on, repeatedly ordering Scott, 43, out of his vehicle at gunpoint after they claim to have witnessed him sitting in the front seat with a marijuana joint and a handgun.

Chief Putney claimed that evidence retrieved from the scene buttressed officers’ contention that Scott had a weapon, exited his car with it at his side, and walked backwards away from the police until one officer, Brentley Vinson, 26, fired four rounds, fatally hitting Scott.

Days of street protests followed, with the city imposing curfews and the governor sending in the National Guard to ensure

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against violence that marred the first two nights of demonstrations.

None of the police footage showed Scott with a gun in his hand, despite still pictures of a gun the Charlotte –Mecklenburg Police Dept. says was in his hand and has his DNA on it.

Scott’s family insists that he did not own a gun they knew of. Published reports this week claim Scott bought the handgun illegally.

In Washington, D.C., North Carolina members of the Congressional Black Caucus took front and center in demanding an end to police shootings of black men.

Congresswoman Alma

Adams [D-12NC] demanded that the U.S. Department of Justice open a “pattern-or-practice” investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in the wake of two fatal police shootings in the past three years.

“People need to be receptive to, again, admitting that there’s a problem and then coming together and saying, you know, I know there’s a way we can fix it,” Rep. Adams told The Charlotte Observer .

“You might not have the solution, but you may have a portion of what we need to do.”

Meanwhile, the Congressional Black Caucus, led by

Congressman G. K. Butterfield [D-NC-1] marched to the U.S. Justice Dept. last Thursday with a letter for U.S. Attorney Gen. Loretta Lynch requesting federal probes into the Charlotte and Tulsa, Okla. fatal police shootings.

“The Congressional Black Caucus is outraged with the dozens of unlawful police shootings that are taking place all across America involving unarmed, innocent African-American citizens,” CBC Chairman Butterfield told reporters.

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Cey Adams, left, watches Douglas Jackson, 7, stroke gray paint on a mural Sept. 24 during the grand opening celebration of the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The mural will eventually go inside the museum.

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According to reports the state could eventually lose more than $500 million if HB2 is not taken off the books.

Hanes’ cry to the governor and other members of the General Assembly came a few days after the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) decided to pull tournament games from the state because of the law.

“With the decisions of the NCAA and the Atlantic Coast Conference to remove their tournaments games, I believe that North Carolinians have had enough,” said Hanes. “It’s time to admit that a mistake was made.

“The Governor and our

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County Board of Elections member Flemming ElAmin led an open conver-

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legislative colleagues who support HB 2 need to come forward, join hands with the business and broader community, and do the right thing for the state.”

Earlier this, year the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced that the highly anticipated All-Star Game, which was scheduled to be held in Charlotte next year, for the first time since the early 1990s would be moved to New Orleans as a result of the law.

While the state has already taken a number of losses since the bill was passed and more could be on the way. In recent weeks, the Professional Golf Association (PGA), and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) have released statements that they may also be moving sporting events out of the state in the near future.

In a recent press release Hanes, who represents District 72, which includes parts of Winston-Salem said, it’s time to get back to the business of moving our economy and our people forward.

sation on the importance of voting. El-Amin told the students that although they came together to watch the debate, the decisions they make at the

polls on Nov. 8 will impact the country for the next 50 years.

“We’re just watching the debate, but this is about so much more,” he said.

El-Amin said that whoever is sworn in as the President of the United StateS early next year will have the power to nominate at least two candidates for the U.S. Supreme Court. He said when it comes to social economics, the judges that serve on the country’s highest court make decisions that last much longer than the tenure of the president.

As an example, ElAmin briefly discussed the landmark case Plessy vs.

Ferguson, which upheld in 1896 the policy of “separate but equal” in state laws for all public facilities. Public facilities for blacks and whites remained separate until Brown vs. Board of Education repealed the law in 1954.

“From 1896 until

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“That cannot happen while folks play politics for votes instead of demonstrating leadership for the people,” continued Hanes.

“It’s time for the governor and General Assembly members to fix this mistake.”

People on the Street

Last week, The Chronicle took to the streets to find out what the people of the city thought about HB2 and Hanes’ call for a special session. Here is what the people had to say about the controversial bill and the impact it has already had on the econo-

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Q u e s t i o n : Representative Ed Hanes says the governor should call a special session to repeal HB2 because of what it’s doing to the economics of North Carolina.

Do you agree?

Jashon Jackson “It doesn’t make any sense that we are losing so much money over something like this.

Governor McCrory should do the right thing and repeal the bill.

Jackson I think Representative Hanes is doing the right thing but, he can't do it alone.”

“Just seeing this museum puts a smile on my face,” said Elam of Coto de Caza, California. “To be inducted into the Smithsonian … is just unbelievable.”

Some visitors like Marian Sprull didn’t have tickets to go inside the 400,000-square-foot building that contains thousands of historical artifacts, such as a bowtie and handkerchief owned by Harriett Tubman, a Fedora worn

by Michael Jackson during his “Victory” tour, and a 78ton Southern railroad car, the museum’s largest relic.

“I am so excited we got a black president and a museum dedicated to our history,” said Sprull, 69, who traveled on a bus from Greensboro, N.C. “I’m so excited to see this during my lifetime.”

While people took selfies and recorded their experience with cell phones and digital cameras, Cey Adams of Brooklyn, New York, prepped a mural for people to fill in the artwork with various colors that will eventually go inside the museum.

Adams serves as the creative director of “Def Jam Recordings” and co-founded the label’s visual design firm, “The Drawing Board.” He also designed the cover of the Smithsonian Folkways hip-hop anthology.

Seven year-old Douglas Jackson brushed some gray paint on the mural.

“We came out for the opening of the museum. It’s a historical moment … that I don’t think any of us thought would happen,” said Habibah Jackson, Douglas’s mother.

Jackson also brought her son Daniel who is 9 years old, to the grand opening and he painted on the mural, too. The family will visit the museum in a few weeks.

Daniel said he will tell his friends, “I got to the see the [outside of] museum. I got to see concerts. I got to paint. I saw everything.”

For more information on the museum, go to www.nmaahc.si.edu.

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Zay Rivers “HB 2 is definitely going to make state revenue go down, which means everyone in the state will have less funding.

Especially the Rivers rural areas that really depend on state revenue. All Star weekend alone would have brought millions to the state. HB 2 is awful.”

Johnny Gerald “I understand why people are upset and why Representative Hanes would call for a special session to repeal the bill, but personally, I haven’t seen any impact Gerald from HB 2.”

Travis Clark “The loss of the ACC and NCAA tournaments will have a major impact on our econo m y .

Basketball is Clark a real money maker in North Carolina, I think Hanes is doing the right thing, but he is going to need more help from the General Assembly.”

Andre Lowe “Representative Hanes is doing the right thing.

With HB 2 in place, the state is not a welcome place for othe r s .

Something has to be done.”

Lowe

More than 75 students from Winston-Salem State University gathered at the Enterprise Center on Monday, Sept. 26 to watch the presidential debate. Before Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took to the stage students participated in a open discussion on the debate and the election.

1954,” he said. “The many died and to many told the students, “You are supreme court justices prayed for us to have this leading the struggle.” made that decision.” right. We can’t take it He said, “Brilliant El-Amin, who pushed lightly.” young people are changing for an early voting site to Longtime community politics, and I want you to be put on the campus of and civil rights activist the know that I am proud of WSSU, also urged stu- Rev. Dr. John Mendez also you. People like me have dents to exercise their right urged the students to vote. run my race already, so to vote.

As he stood in front of the where you lead me that’s “This is nothing to play giant screen just before where I’m going.” with. You must take this debate moderate Lester seriously,” he said. “Too Holt appeared, Mendez

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Students shun violence, understand anger in Charlotte More than 60 students from local high schools gave their perspectives on race relations during the annual Race Relations Forum held at Reynolds High School on Thursday, Sept. 22.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Days after hundreds of people took over the streets of Charlotte last week to protest the death of Keith Lamont Scott, a black man who was shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police officer, more than three dozen local high school students gathered to give their own perspectives on race relations.

When asked about the protest in Charlotte, a number of students said although they understand why people are angry, they don’t agree with the violent riots that swept through the city after Scott was shot and killed while waiting for his son to get off the school bus on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

According to reports, Scott was shot and killed by Brentley Vinson in the parking lot of the Village at College Downs

apartment complex on Old Concord Road.

While preparing to serve a warrant on another person, officers supposedly spotted Scott with a gun.

After asking Scott to drop the weapon, Officer Vinson fired his service weapon.

Scott was taken to a local hospital, where he died, police said.

Just hours after news surfaced that yet another black man had been shot and killed by a member of law enforcement, peaceful protesters marched through the streets of Charlotte. As day turned to night, the peaceful protest turned into violent displays of anger that led to damaged businesses, buildings, and vehicles. At one point, protesters blocked both lanes on highway Interstate 85 with bonfires in the middle of the busy roadway.

“My opinion is that the riots started too soon,” said one student. “The incident in Charlotte, people only have little bits of

East Forsyth Senior Jay Black makes a comment during the High School Race Relations Forum held at Reynolds High School on Thursday, Sept. 22.

information and decided to go from there and started to loot and riot.

“I think it takes away from the peaceful protest.”

A senior at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA), Charlie Garcia, said, “I don’t think the riots are helping change the situation that we’re going through.”

Students also offered their opinions on how to improve the relationship between the community and police. A senior at East Forsyth, Jaye Black, said one way to improve the relationship is more transparency.

“There is a wall between the inner workings of the police and the people,” continued Black. “If we break down that wall, we will be able to have a better relationship.”

During the annual Race Relations Forum hosted by the Winston-

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Salem/Forsyth County Schools and the city’s Human Relations Department, students also voiced their opinions on other issues, including Colin Kapernick’s decision to boycott the national anthem, and the race for the White House.

“Colin Kapernick is exercising his right as an American. We need a lot more respect for other people’s views,” a senior at Reynolds, Noah Peebles, said.

Keith Watson, a student at WSPA, said he was 100 percent behind Kapernick and other athletes who have chosen to kneel during the National Anthem during sporting events.

When asked about the upcoming election and the comments made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Parkland senior Camille Graham said Trump’s views and comments on race is setting the country back 80 years.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The public will weigh in on a $15 million Forsyth County park bond when it goes to the polls for this year’s general election.

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation maintains nine parks around the county, eight of which will receive money from the bond if it’s ratified by voters. It’s the smallest of three county bonds on the ballot and the first county parks bond referendum in decades. It deals with capital needs the county doesn’t have the money for in its regular budget.

“With parks you’re going to have a lot of assets, especially out at Tanglewood, that come up and you’re going to have to have renovations and

repairs to keep them up to date,” said Assistant County Manges Ronda Tatum.

The bond has $800,000 for playground replacement at Horizons, Walkertown, Kernersville Lake, Union Cross and Old U.S. 421 River parks, along with adding a new play structure at C.H. Hill Park.

There’s $2 million for the first phase of a master plan at Horizons Park. This includes the planning and development of a shelter, roadway extensions, a sand play area, a renovated disc golf course and utilities infrastructure.

There’s also $300,000 for the Reedy Fork Creek portion of Piedmont Greenway that runs through Triad Park. The Piedmont Greenway is

Candidates discuss riots, hunger and N.C. farms

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Charlotte riots, struggling farms and food insecurity were just some of the topics discussed by U.S. House candidate Josh Brannon and Agricultural Commissioner candidate Walter Smith during a forum on Thursday, Sept.

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The forum was held by the African American Black Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party as a way to let voters who were in the 12th District meet Brannon, who is running for the fifth district. After court ordered redistricting, Winston-Salem is now out

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of the 12th district and the entire county is in the fifth district, with Republican U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx as its congresswoman.

Brannon, a software developer from Watauga County, told attendees he decided to get into politics and challenge Foxx in reaction to the housing crisis, which resulted in millions of foreclosures and the Great Recession of 2008. He said the crisis and lack of prosecution for the bankers responsible highlighted the country’s “runway economic inequality.”

He also spoke on another type of inequality in his opening remarks, talking about officerinvolved shootings, citing a ProPublica article that found black men ages 15 to 19 were 21 times more likely to be shot by police than their white counterparts. Last week saw Charlotte protests turn into riots after police shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott, a black man. Scott’s family says he was unarmed, while police say they recovered a gun he was holding.

“While I don’t condone violence in either direction, and I don’t think anyone else does, I don’t think it comes as a surprise to anyone either,” said Brannon. “We have to fix it.”

He decried the lack of de-escalation training in many police departments and said that action needs to be taken on a federal level to hold police accountable. He called

Black Lives Matter a “great movement” that’s “much needed.”

Other candidates were also invited to the forum and Smith - who is running for the statewide office of N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services - accepted. He said it’s an important position that deals with agriculture, consumer and food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare. He said incumbent Republican Steve Troxler has let politics affect the way the department is run, so it isn’t doing its job when it comes to protecting consumers, animals and the environment.

“I talk to Republicans and independents trying to get them to vote for me, I get a comment that ‘Well, he hasn’t done a bad job.’

My reply is, ‘If you don’t do anything, it’s hard to do something bad,’” said Smith.

He said losing family farms has become a big problem in North Carolina. Smith said he’ll make farms profitable again, and use NC. A&T and N.C. State universities to help identify, educate and assist the next generation of farmers.

On environmental issues, Smith said he opposed fracking because it can pollute ground water and believes Duke Energy should have to clean up all its coal ash spills. He also hopes to combat food insecurity by enticing grocery stores to open in food deserts, teaching people how to grow food in urban environments, and distributing unused food from farms.

Smith also told attendees he believes he’s better qualified for the position.

He’s a longtime farmer who worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more 30 years and was the director of the USDA Farm Service Agency office in Yadkin County.

Smith unsuccessfully ran against Troxler in 2012, losing by 6.4 percent. Brannon lost to Foxx in 2014 by 22 percent. The fifth district is a heavily gerrymandered Republican district and remains so even after recent redistricting.

“If Donald Trump keeps enough people home, we may have chance, but that being said, it’s an uphill battle because it’s drawn to be an uphill battle,” said Brannon.

planned to extend from Greensboro to WinstonSalem.

There biggest single recipient of bond money would be Tanglewood Park with $6.9 million dollars.

This includes $1.35 million in golf course bunker upgrades and removals and other improvements to the course. There’s $1.6 million to renovate the clubhouse, $1 million for additional phases of its multiuse trail and $1 million of roadway improvements to help with overflow and special event traffic. There are also funds to renovate its Par 3 greens, along with the cart path and irrigation on its Reynolds and Championship golf courses.

Lastly, there’s $5 million in the bond for a multiuse agricultural event cen-

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Tanglewood Park will be the single biggest recipient of the county parks bond if voters ratify it this November. ter, which will host events train engine on display. parks. like equestrian and cattle Every holiday season, it’s The parks bond, along shows. The county hasn’t home of the popular with a $65 million Forsyth chosen a site for it yet, but Tanglewood Festival of Technical Community Tanglewood is a likely Lights.

College bond and $359 candidate.

Of the nearly 4.4 mil- million WinstonTatum said lion visitors to county Salem/Forsyth County Tanglewood is getting the parks in the last fiscal year, Schools bond, are at the most money because it has almost 2 million of them bottom of this year’s balthe most assets. The mas- went to Tanglewood. lot. If all three pass, sive park in Clemmons Though Tanglewood does Forsyth County property contains a RV camp- charge $2 for admission taxes will increase by 3.6 ground, horse stables, a and other fees for the use cents per $100 of property dog park, gardens, an of its facilities, its revenues value in 2018, with anothaquatics center, lakes, don’t come close to the er 3.8 cents increase in trails, shelters, golf courses cost of its operations, 2022. and even has a century-old which is the case for most Photo by Todd Luck

Should commissioners control DSS and Health Department?

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Who should be in charge of the Departments of Social Services and Public Health?

That’s a topic Forsyth County commissioners will be discussing in next year’s winter work session.

Currently both departments are governed by appointed boards of citizens, who hire those department’s directors and oversee their duties. In 2012, the N.C. General Assembly passed a law that allows consolidating how those departments are run.

This includes the option of eliminating those boards and placing both departments under direct county control.

Staff presented commissioners with several options for consolidation during a Thursday, Sept. 22 briefing. One was keeping the departments as they are, but

eliminating both boards and placing the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners as their governing body. Another option was having a consolidated human services director over both departments who is appointed by the county manager with the advice and consent of a new consolidated board for both departments. A final option has the county manager hiring a consolidated human services director with the advice and consent of county commissioners, who would act as the board for human services.

County Manager Dudley Watts asked commissioners to include a study on consolidation options as part of staff directives in this year’s budget, which will let them discuss if the new options might be right for the county.

While some counties like Guilford and Mecklenburg have consolidated their human services, the vast majority of North

Carolina counties have not and still have their two separate governing boards.

County Commissioner Walter Marshall, who is on the Department of Social Services board, said he didn’t support consolidation.

“We have to keep in mind that the original purpose of the board was to make sure that certain things remain non-political as possible,” he said.

Marshall also didn’t think part-time elected officials would have time to deal with all the extra concerns that both those boards currently deal with.

“We have boards to do the work that we don’t have time to do,” he said.

Commissioner Everette Witherspoon agreed the boards help keep politics out of the departments. He said they also let the public have input into how human services should be run.

“I like it the way it is, and I don’t think

we should change it,” said Witherspoon.

Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt, who is on the Board of Health, was more open to the idea. She said, unlike the county commissioners meetings, she’s never seen a reporter cover the health board’s meetings, so there’s little public awareness of what happens in them. She said that while she wasn’t sold on any of the options, she felt the commissioners should be the ones hiring the directors of those departments. She didn’t believe there was enough accountability for them under the boards.

“I think it’s something that we desperately need to discuss and find out if what we’re doing is the best thing,” she said.

The commissioners will be discussing the options further in their winter work session in February.

County approves Corning incentives

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Forsyth County commissioners approved an incentive deal for Corning Optical Communications LLC to expand in Winston-Salem at its Monday, Sept. 26, meeting.

Corning has agreed to expand its local fiber optic cable manufacturing operation, which currently has 304 employees. The company plans to add 100 new full-time jobs locally with an average wage of $58,000 a year plus benefits within four years, and invest $30 million in additional machinery and equipment within five years.

Forsyth County agreed to an incentive of up to $384,872 from the general fund over a five year period. The incentive will not exceed half of the property tax paid by Corning in the prior fiscal year.

“I think it’s a good deal for us, I think it’s a good deal for the company,” said County Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler.

In addition to the county, Corning is requesting up to $453,300 in incentives from the city with a public hearing set for the next city council meeting on Oct. 3. The state’s Economic Investment Committee approved a grant for up to $1.93 million dollars over 12 years for Corning’s planned expansion in the state, which will also include

105 new jobs at its Hickory plant where it will invest $53.5 million over five years. Corning Optical Communications is a $3 billion segment of Corning Incorporated, which employs 3,000 people throughout the state.

Commissioners also approved applications for Golden Leaf grants, which distribute state settlement money from tobacco manufacturers to projects that will help local economies. The county is applying for $200,000 from Golden Leaf’s open grants program to fund the county’s infrastructure work for a proposed business park on Idols Road. County Manager Dudley Watts said it is one of several sources of funds the county is seeking for the project.

The county submitted three projects for Golden Leaf’s Community Based Grants Initiative. In order of priority they are: *$500,000 for two new pre-k classrooms in WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools, which will be in schools where more than 55% of students receive free or reduced lunch. * $477,000 for Goler CDC’s Workforce Technology Pathway 2020, that will provide IT training to 100 underemployed or unemployed residents. * $500,000 to cover part of the funds the city is providing for a Goler CDC hydroponics facility at Kimberley

Active and Healthy Brotherhood expands study Local study that examines chronic disease in African-American males looks to reach more men

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In an attempt to reach their goal to help 440 African-American males lead healthier lives, the Active and Healthy Brotherhood (AHB), the largest study in the country for chronic disease in African-American men, has reduced age requirements to 21.

Originally, the 16-week program offered by Gramercy Research Group located on North Point Blvd. was only open to black men between the ages of 30 and 64.

Gramercy president and CEO Melicia C. WhittGlover said, after realizing that young people are starting to take their health more seriously, they decided to open up the program to a larger age group.

“We expanded to help reach our requirement and we realized that younger men are concerned about their health and the earlier you start healthy health behaviors, the better.”

Whitt-Glover also noted the program has expanded to Greensboro and Charlotte as well. She said it is important that African-American men start paying more attention to their health because although rates of obesity, hypertension and diabetes

are down among most groups, black men are still seeing a rise in all three categories.

“When you look at life expectancy, black men on average die every 7 to 10 years less than other people,” she continued. “Even when you take away violent crimes and things like that, black men are still dying at a higher rate from chronic disease and things that are preventable.”

During the study, researchers will collect information from participants related to their physical health and activity.

Throughout the study, participants will be provided with information on their overall health, healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and how to get medical care when needed.

The program will also investigate ways to improve health behaviors using an intervention that has been designed specifically for African-American men. According to WhittGlover, the program also gives men a place to openly discuss their health issues.

“A couple of sessions address questions like why are you afraid to go to the doctor? What does it mean to be a man and healthy? Is it okay to admit that you’re hurt and you need to go to the doctor?” she continued. “ Because a lot of guys just think they can walk it off.”

“Those are real questions that need to be asked.

It’s easy to say you need exercise or you need to eat better, but what does that really mean and how can you make that happen.

That’s what we talk about

in the brotherhood.”

Along with learning ways to live healthier lives, participants in the program also receive other incentives including a full health profile and $75 upon completion of the program.

According to WhittGlover, AHB goes a step beyond what you get at a doctor’s office.

“We go a step beyond.

We measure your blood pressure, your kidney functioning, and then we tell you what your numbers mean,” she said. “After completing the program, participants know exactly what the next step should be to live a healthy and productive life.”

Whitt-Glover said many who have completed the program said it has changed their lives. She said many have also passed the word along about the program to friends and family members.

“Out of those who have finished the program, have only gave positive reviews,” said WhittGlover. “It all comes down to asking yourself, how long do you want to be here?

“The Active and Health Brotherhood is all about making sure are black men stay around as long as possible.”

Open enrollment of AHB ends on Tuesday, Nov. 15. For more information or to sign up for the next session, contact Melicia Whitt-Glover via telephone at 336-2938540, extension 110, or by email at mwhittglover@gramercyresearch.com.

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Park to bring fresh produce to that community, which is in a food desert.

In addition, the county is submitting a letter of support for the Piedmont Triad Regional Council of Government applying for a Golden Leaf grant for its regional Revolving Loan Program for small and large businesses in downtowns and developed areas.

A submitted plan by Forsyth Technical Community College for an Advanced Manufacturing Mobile Classroom that would’ve traveled to local high schools was withdrawn from consideration by the college.

Commissioners are still working on a tethering ordinance that would ban unsupervised tethering of dogs, allowing animal control officers to give citations to those in violation. At a briefing last week, County Commissioner Ted Kaplan presented a draft with language like the Guilford County tethering ordinance with a one year roll-out period, which was supported by the Forsyth Animal Coalition. The commissioners couldn’t come to an agreement on it and plan to keep discussing the issue.

The commissioners also approved a change in the time of their regular meetings from 4 p.m. to 2 p.m. starting Monday, Oct. 10.

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Volunteers work together to bring a playground to the children in the 14th Street neighborhood on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

Volunteers work together to put together playground equipment on Saturday, Sept. 24. During Playground Build Day, more than 60 people volunteered to help bring a new play area to children in East Winston.

14th Street Playground comes to life

More than 60 volunteers came together Saturday morning to bring a new playground to the East Winston Community. Following construction, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to officially open the playground.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last Saturday, more than 60 volunteers from various walks of life came together, rolled up their sleeves, and worked hours to bring a new playground to the children in the East Winston Community.

The playground, which stands in the previously vacant field near the 14th Street Recreation Center, was made possible by the Rose of Sharon/Dreamland Neighborhood and their partnership with the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the City of WinstonSalem and “KaBoom!” a non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids. The new playground is different from most play areas you may have seen built. Children in the East Winston community had the opportunity to design every aspect of the playground from the equipment to the color scheme.

While lending a helping hand to put equipment together on “Playground Build Day,” Council member and representative for the East Ward, Derwin Montgomery, said, “As a city council member and a neighbor, I felt it was important to be here today.

We are happy we were able to partner with Kate B. Reynolds and Kaboom! to make this happen,” he said. “When we talk about our kids having a place to come that’s recreational fun and something engaging to do, this is very important.”

Montgomery mentioned the city has plans to expand the play area in the near future to include areas for older children.

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Don’t forget to remember Jonathan Ferrell

Does anyone remember Aug. 26, 2015? Does anyone remember that Officer Randall Kerrick of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department fatally shot Jonathan Ferrell on Sept. 14, 2013?

Does anyone remember that on Aug. 26, 2015, Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office decided not to retry Kerrick after his voluntary manslaughter trial ended in a mistrial?

We have new names instead of Kerrick and Ferrell to use now. Another black man has been shot dead in Charlotte. The black man is now Keith Lamont Scott and the police officer who killed him is Police Officer Brentley Vinson.

Scott was fatally shot on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, as he waited for his son to arrive from school

“Back in 2015, the names Ferrell and Kerrick were the names that made the blood of people in Charlotte boil.”

on the school bus.

Back in 2015, the names Ferrell and Kerrick were the names that made the blood of people in Charlotte boil. They protested on Aug. 21, 2015, too, when the mistrial was announced. They confronted police, too. In a little over a year later, people in Charlotte are letting it be known that the police have not learned from Jonathan Ferrell’s death.

Police still shoot first and maybe ask questions later.

Ferrell We are hearing it again.

“No justice, no peace.”

Cooper is running for governor on a record that includes allowing injustice to rule in the lives of black men wrongly accused (Kalvin Michael Smith) and in the lives of families of black men wrongly shot dead. Is he waiting to become governor to right the wrongs in those cases?

Police said Ferrell charged at them, that’s why they killed him.

Police said Scott had a gun and looked threatening with it in his hand. That’s why he had to die.

Others refute those claims Kerrick an article in The Charlotte Observer dated Aug. 21, 2015, Ferrell’s mother, Georgia Ferrell of Tallahassee, Fla. said: “We’ve got to stop them from killing our children.”

The other issue is, we’ve got to get justice for our dead brothers or we’ll keep hearing it: “No justice, no peace.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Let’s work on getting help to students in schools with poor grades To the Editor:

According to the report in the Winston-Salem Journal on Sept. 2 and 4, 2016, an inordinate number of K-12 students in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools district are attending low or “D” or “F” performing schools.

I am highly alarmed and distressed that 33 of the 72 schools in this district received a “D” or “F.” Are we using available resources

necessary for the teaching-learning process? The numbers above are quite disturbing.

Unfortunately, when schools fail, students fail, families fail, neighborhoods fail and eventually all of society fails. All of us should be completely outraged because in society there should be no room for massive failures. Weak leadership combined with other causes is a major cause of school decline.

Some of the problems that I see in the WS/FCS system are a severe shortage of black male role models, low expectations and a lack of personnel and resources to meet the needs of the students.

Many students in the failing schools have been negatively labeled. This labeling has prevented them from reaching their full potential because they are being taught by teachers whose expectation from them is extremely low.

Let’s bring in some people who know how to teach these children, who know how to discipline them, who are not afraid of them, who can communicate with the parents, and who can motivate them so that they will want to learn.

School research tells us that when a large number of schools are labeled low performing or when students are not learning, “there are cracks in the foundation, and these cracks must be repaired before excellence can take place.”

Another factor which this system has apparently overlooked can be found in educational research which discusses the composition of students in schools. Research also tells us that “the social composition of students – or the social mix – has a big influence on student achievement. Children from families with low or average socioeconomic status (SES) tend to have better educational outcomes if they attend a school whose students come from families with high average SES. “But if these students attend a school where the SES mix is predominantly low, they are unlikely to make as much progress.

“In short, the social composition and the context of the school make significant differences to students ’ subsequent performance, over and above the effects associated with the child’s individual family.”

We definitely have a problem with 33 of the schools as a result of poor performance by someone. So, how do we fix the problem? I propose that we convene an educational forum consisting of parents, students, teachers, staff and administrators to discuss the issues at the 33 schools and come up with some realistic solutions for dealing with the issues.

Dr. Virginia K. Newell Winston-Salem

Black led schools of choice invite Black Lives Matter, others to visit them To the Editor:

The Black Led Schools of Choice (BLSC), an organization based in North Carolina, is a collective of African-American education and community leaders that is pressing for the rights of communities of color to enjoy a fairer share of opportunities and resources in education.

If you have not heard of them, you’re not alone. Many in our communities are not aware of this powerhouse of educational expertise, right in our own state’s backyard. With over 100 years of combined experience establishing and leading thriving schools largely serving children

of color, the BLSC is organized to level the playing field for black schools of choice – advocating for them and providing technical assistance. With such a specific focus on the educational wellbeing of black families, it made perfect sense for the BLSC to work with Black Lives Matter and other Movement for Black Lives allies.

Uniting black voices for children, the Black Led Schools of Choice has invited members of the Movement for Black Lives and its allies to visit the black led schools and talk with parents, staff, and students.

The BLSC believe much of the misinformation and myths about public charter schools can be revealed and erased with the best way to know – see for one’s self.

BLSC is convinced that, when the representatives of Black Lives Matter and other such organizations see for themselves what many charter schools are all about, the initial stance of allied organizations for black lives of a moratorium on charter school growth will surely be reconsidered.

Member charter schools like Quality Education Academy (QEA) await such guests with great anticipation, excited to reveal how most often their black, and Latino, students outperform their “black and brown” counterparts within traditional public schools (TPS).

Black Led Schools of Choice member schools boast higher black student graduation rates than most TPS. Charter schools are helping to meet the overwhelming need for choice for many black families who perceive that their black child is not being challenged properly, not being taught in a way that meets their learning style, and not being taught by teachers that truly understand and respect their family’s culture.

The QEA student social justice organization T.R.U.T.H. Movement, established in 2014 in response to the community issues of mass incarceration of AfricanAmericans and police brutality, highlights the unique need for schools serving black families and how charter schools are perfectly designed to empower communities of color. The recent invitation to Black Lives Matter and allied groups to tour schools like QEA is a pivotal opportunity for both entities to begin a deeper coalition for black families.

Tamara Turner Chief Development Officer Quality Education Academy Winston-Salem

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‘enough is enough’ How communities decide

Kimya N. Denni

Guest Columnist

Over the past days there has been peaceful protests and some rioting in response to Charlotte resident Keith Lamont Scott being yet another black man shot by law enforcement. The name of the officer was released by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, Officer Brentley Vinson – a black man.

There remains debate over whether Mr. Scott was brandishing a gun in a threatening way to law enforcement; or, if Mr. Scott simply had a gun, that he had a right to own, holstered (not brandishing) since North Carolina is an

open carry state; or, if Mr. Scott only had a book in his hand.

The family released a video his wife took on Friday, Sept. 23. Parts of two videos pertaining to this incident were released

by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Saturday, Sep. 24. Despite the release of videos from different angles, there remains outrage and debate regarding why Mr. Scott was approached by police and was eventually shot.

While investigations are ongoing, there has been substantial media coverage of peaceful protests and some rioting. For example, “Anderson Cooper 360” and “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon,” both live on CNN, have covered a great deal over the past few days. I continue to hope the agitating and rioting is kept to a minimum.

Unfortunately, two protests became riots that involved violent altercations between protesters and law enforcement, looting businesses, and broken windows in apartment buildings. For many blacks this simply highlights longstanding issues between law enforcement as well as segregation (both socioeconomic and racial) that has existed in Charlotte long before Charlotte became a tourist attraction, an athletic attraction and academic spotlight.

The perceived disconnect between public perception of Charlotte and what many blacks in Charlotte experience is perhaps connected to a number of factors including how, over the years, Charlotte has become a “Chocolate City” that has attracted a large amount of

blacks, including young black professionals, in a similar fashion as Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia.

This is an example of inconsistencies and inequalities that have existed for generations and cannot be “cured” through quick fixes. Therefore, we will continue to challenge these inconsistencies and inequalities in Charlotte and across the country.

As we already know, healthy protest is when we are not agitating and not harming anyone – ourselves or other people.

There is enough violence in the United States and around the world. We need to express our disagreements in ways that are vocal enough to get attention but peaceful enough to maintain legality and overall health and safety. We know that we cannot phys-

the audio tape between the police, the dispatcher and the police helicopter officer suggested Crutcher was on something. In a search of the vehicle no gun or anything else that could be used as a weapon was found.

The aforementioned steps have been pretty much the same in the deaths of other unarmed black men.

Black men, pay attention! Our lives are not valued by the larger society.

This is what I know, not what I think.

We can comply with police requests but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we will live to see another day.

It may sound a bit morbid and sad, but it is what it is.

We have to hug our loved ones each day that we leave the house just in case we don’t make it home tonight.

I am shaking my head in hurt and disbelief wondering how does this continue to happen. Terence Crutcher was the father of four children. Critics will now try to find out if he was a good father.

Regardless of whether or not he was a good father shouldn’t mean he should be shot and killed. His life mattered to his family and to his friends.

The United States Justice Department is now involved in the Terence Crutcher shooting. Only time will tell us what they will find upon further review. The video of the incident has been shown around the country.

Many of us have already drawn a conclusion simply based upon what we saw.

Predictably, it seems when a black man is shot there is always some evidence that we haven’t seen.

Children, especially children of color, have seen the videos of some of these killings. When they ask us as parents and grandparents what should they do, what do we tell them?

Do we tell them to keep their hands in sight like Terence Crutcher? Well, he had his hands up in plain sight and he was shot to death.

Do we tell our children to respect the police? Yes, we do.

Being a law enforcement officer is a tough job.

The overwhelming majority of law enforcement officers are good people and do a great job.

It is now time for the police to develop some new strategies and programs as it relates to fighting crime.

It can’t always be what citizens must do, it now

must be what the police should do.

Is killing the only option? Are we to fear the police or are we to respect the police?

This paradigm of black men living in fear of police must change. When we leave our homes in the morning, we want to return to our homes at night.

So now, unfortunately, we will just sit back and wait on the next time an African-American male is shot and killed hands up, hands down or on the ground by the police.

Be in prayer for men of color around the country.

[Note: Charlotte, N.C., resident Keith Lamont Scott was another black man shot by law enforcement in Charlotte on Sept.

20].

Hands up, hands down! It doesn’t

matter James Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

I was talking to one of my childhood friends today [Sept. 20] about the shooting of an unarmed African-American male in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His remark about the shootings of black men by police officers made me realize one thing.

These shootings will not stop. There may be a temporary respite from time to time, but the shooting and killing won’t stop.

This time it happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Terence Crutcher, a black man was stopped [on Sept.

16]. The policewoman, Betty Shelby, had Crutcher get out of his SUV. Backup police arrived and Terence Crutcher was first tased and then Officer Shelby shot him to death.

Of course, the Tulsa chief of police, Chuck Jordan, has called for a full investigation. Of course, Officer Shelby has been placed on administrative leave and of course drugs were found in the victim’s vehicle.

Let’s not leave out that

ically force our voice to be heard. We cannot physically force people to take us seriously.

Therefore, we must stay informed and active in our communities. We must remain united to keep our communities safe and healthy. We will also continue to challenge the stereotype of blacks as violent and uncontrollable.

Instead, we are very capable of having informed dialogues and informed, orderly disagreements and protests. We will not be dismissed as unreasonable and in need of being controlled.

As we unite toward social change, we will use freedom of speech and have peaceful, nondestructive protest. These are healthy, lawful ways to support Mr. Scott’s family, as well as other families,

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C Smith University where he was all-conference for four years.

He is the President Emeritus of The Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio and a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

and hold law enforcement accountable for all investigations. On the evening of Sept. 21, Rev. Dr. William Barber said something on “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” to the effect of, “you can be anti-‘bad police’ and pro-‘good police.’” I agree wholeheartedly.

Kimya N. Dennis is a sociologist and criminologist with interdisciplinary work that includes suicide and suicidal self-harm and mental health. Her work reaches vast audiences with particular emphasis on blacks and the African diaspora. She is on the board of directors for LEAD Girls of NC, The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, and North Carolina chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Free Nurse-Family Partnership helps first-time moms succeed

W h e n Laura first Amber joined the Draughon N u r s e F a m i l y Guest Partnership Columnist (NFP) program, she was in the midst of a high-risk pregnancy. Laura had concerns and fears about becoming a mother.

Laura was eager to learn more about her pregnancy and how to care for her child, which encouraged her to enroll in the NFP program.

The NFP program, managed by the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, pairs low-income, first-time mothers with experienced registered nurses.

The nurse visits a client starting early in pregnancy until the client’s child turns 2 years old.

Clients and nurses work as a team to achieve goals, including a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby and increased economic self-sufficiency. A nurse provides a client with information, support and community resources needed to raise healthy children in the Forsyth County community.

Laura delivered a healthy child and

was ready to begin the next chapter in her parenting journey. Laura and I discussed several important aspects of care, including proper nutrition, attachment to caregivers and protection from illness and injury.

Around 18 months, Laura became concerned with her child’s speech development. Laura and I focused on activities to support her child’s growth and community resources available to assist Laura.

Laura’s child now receives speech and play therapy as a result of an NFP referral.

Laura reports her child’s speech development has grown “bounds and leaps” and her child is now counting and naming ani-

Illustration by Ron Rogers forThe Chronicle

mals.

Laura attributes her parenting success to NFP stating, “the knowledge and assistance [NFP] provided helped me become the mother I am today”. Laura has begun online schooling for Medical Billing and Coding and will graduate in September 2016.

If you are pregnant with your first baby and want more information about the Nurse-Family Partnership Program, call 336-703-3185.

Amber Draughon, RN, BSN, is a Nurse Care Manager with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.

Street renamed to honor first female head of state in Africa

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Last weekend Mayor Allen Joines unveiled a street marker renaming Liberia Street in honor of the first elected female head of state in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

During the ceremony held in the Happy Hill neighborhood on the corner of Alder Street, Sirleaf, who was elected president of Liberia in 2006 and reelected in 2011, was on hand as Joines read a proclamation officially renaming the street. While reading the proclamation, Joines noted, “Whereas President Sirleaf is the world’s first elected black female President and Africa’s head of state, she is a strong advocate for the advancement of life.

“She is a true definition of freedom, justice and equality for all people of

Liberia,” he said.

After receiving the proclamation and greeting more than 50 residents who attended the ceremony Saturday morning, Sirleaf said although she has asked the people of Liberia to hold of renaming things in her honor until she is out of office, she was pleased to see Liberia Street renamed President Sirleaf Lane.

“Since it’s not at home, I am pleased to accept it,” she laughed. “This is not only a honor for me, but also it’s a honor for the Liberian people.”

To wrap up the historic event, president of the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont James Hurder announced that a dormitory for Liberian students who attend local colleges and universities will be coming to the Happy Hill neighborhood. According to Hurder, the dormitory will be able to house 20 students and

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia greets residents on Saturday, Sept. 24. Last weekend, Sirleaf, the first elected female head of state in Africa, visited various locations in the city.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

will include office space as well.

“Today is a great day,” Hurder said.

During her visit to the city, Sirleaf also visited with various other elected officials and members of the community. She also visited the campus of Winston-Salem State University.

President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks during a ceremony to rename Liberia Street in her honor on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Sirleaf is the first elected female head of state in Africa.

SPORTSWEEK

Reynolds tops E. Forsyth in nail biter Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

When Reynolds visited East Forsyth for their JV soccer match, it was the toughest game of the year, according to Demons head coach Tommy Vlachos.

East Forsyth lived up to that billing as they fought Reynolds tooth and nail all game long.

Both teams’ defense was very sound and active as they stopped any offense from either side. During the first half of play, neither team was able to crack the opposing team’s defense as the first half of play ended 0-0.

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beginning of the game but began to open up as the game went on. He said it was nice to be able to “come out of there with a win” especially against such a quality opponent.

“I think we played a really good team and they might be the best team we have played all year, no disrespect to any of the other teams we have played,” said Vlachos. “I thought we played well in the second half and there were a few times I thought they were going to score because of their good attacking players. Tonight they were able to do enough to get a shutout.”

In the second half, Richard Morga was able to break the 0-0 tie when he scored on a rope from 20 yards out to

Mt. Tabor cruises to win against Reagan again Coach Vlachos says his team seemed timid at the

The Reynolds vs. East Forsyth JV soccer game was a tight fought matchup that went down to the wire.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Last week’s matchup between Mt. Tabor and Reagan was a rematch of a game the two teams played earlier this season. Mt. Tabor walked away with a 21-7 victory back in August and Reagan aimed to walk away with a victory this time.

Unfortunately Mt. Tabor had other plans as they easily defeated the Raiders 41-12.

Before the two teams engaged in their rematch, some of the players on both sides had a little trash talk back and forth, but the players from Mt. Tabor said they wanted to do most of their talking on the field. Early in the game, nerves seemed to get the better of the Spartans and they committed three turnovers in the first quarter. Reagan was not able to capitalize on the Mt. Tabor miscues as the score after the first quarter was 7-0 Spartan lead.

The second quarter was a different story as Mt. Tabor settled down on offense and was able to establish their running game with quarterback Rashad Hague, who scored three touchdowns, and some dynamic plays from Jaquan Albright, who scored twice himself. Albright would have scored more but had two touchdowns called back because of offensive penalties.Mt. Tabor head coach Mike Lovelace was happy with how his team was able to bounce back from early adversity. He was also pleased with the offensive performance of his team, especially with playmaker Zyquez McMillian not playing.“I thought we played well. In the first quarter, we turned it over three times, but I think all in all we continue to get better each week. Coach Brown has done a great job with the defense, and offensively we are just starting to click,” said Lovelace. “One of the things we've preached to them is make sure we get to the next play and don't worry about what has happened in the past.

Our guys believe right now and they’re having fun, and that's what high school football is all about.”

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Mt. Tabor quarterback Rashad Hague, No. 14 in blue, breaks free for a long run early in the second quarter against Reagan.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Reynolds, Parkland JV ready to rumble

Coach Brendan Atwater says his team needs to get off to an early start against Reynolds and stick to its game plan of running the ball.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Heading into tonight's game against Reynolds, the Parkland Mustangs are looking to bounce back from last weeks demoralizing defeat against West Forsyth, where they were beaten 41-8.

Reynolds, on the other hand, is looking to stay undefeated as they squeaked by Davie County by the score of 14-12.

Parkland was looking to avenge an earlier season loss to the Titans of West Forsyth and were confident they would be able to compete and possibly win. The addition of key linemen who were ineligible to play because of lack of practice time along with running back Zyheir Dillard coming back from injury made Parkland coach Brendan Atwater excited for a chance to face the Titans at full strength.

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Flat Rock battles Kernersville Middle down to wire

Kernersville player Tola Oduyoye, No. 10 in yellow, fights for possession of the ball against a Flat Rock player in last week’s game.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

With only two practices under their belt and heading into their first game of the year, the Kernersville Middle school boys soccer team had a few unanswered questions about their team as they took on Flat Rock Middle in a non-conference matchup last Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Kernersville fought hard throughout but fell to Flat Rock 4-2.

Early on in the game, neither team was able to establish any sort of constant pressure.

Both offenses looked for openings but the defenses from both sides were strong. As the half progressed, Flat Rock was able to push the ball forward into Kernersville territory and had a few shots on goal. The Kernersville goalie was able to make several saves

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beat the Eagle goalkeeper.

East Forsyth was not able to score the equalizer and they cranked up the offensive pressure late in the second half. Head coach Taylor Olive says his team played well and he was happy with their performance.

“We couldn't keep them from playing the ball over the top. It hurts when you have a team with a really fast forward and you cannot stop them,” Olive said. “They definitely kept us on our toes. We were not able to find the ball in the right places, and we couldn't finish today.”

Vlachos says they were lucky to win the game and the goal scored by Morga was a fantastic shot. He says Morga has been making shots like that all year; they depend on his offensive talents.

Reynolds player Richard Morga, No. 7 in yellow, looks to attack the East Forsyth defense while Josue Gonzales, No. 13 in white, attempts to stop him.

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Ramsey Jaquan Albright, No. 3 in blue, takes a punt return back for a touchdown against Reagan.

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Reagan was able to keep it close early in the first half by scoring a touchdown that brought the score to 14-6 in the second quarter. They were unable to sustain any long drives following that score as the Mt Tabor defense was able to create turnovers and make big stops on third

down.

“The defense has been ‘lights out.’ They do a lot of different varieties of coverages and they bring a lot of pressure and they're very athletic. Anytime we score two or three touchdowns in a game, I feel like we have a chance to win,” Lovelace continued.

In the second half, the Raiders were unable to stop the running game from the Spartans. The constant

pressure wore down the Reagan defenders as the game wore on. Reagan JV head coach Chris McCoy said his team and coaching staff were disappointed with the result of the game, but knows they are better that what the score showed.

“Tonight, we were inspired at the beginning and we had a great week of practice. It was just a sense of physicality, they brought it and we didn't,” said

Mt. Tabor wide receiver Brendan Stokes prepares to make a catch from Jaquan Albright during a trick play last Thursday.

McCoy. “Defensively they just played hard but a lot of it was just miscues on our end and they capitalized on them. When we get behind the chains like we did tonight, its hard for us to move the ball.”

The Raiders continued to play hard the entire game even when the score became out of hand. The were able to score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter when quarterback

Riley White ran it in from the four yard line with :22 left in the game.

“The motto at Reagan is, how long it is or however long it takes or no matter how much time is left on the clock, no matter what the score is, we play hard 'til the bitter end,” says McCoy. Moving forward, McCoy says his team has some positives to take from this game and they will

grow from this experience.

Lovelace wanted to stress the fact they are not a one-man team and that his team is full of athletes. He says with a defense like they have, his team can go a long way.

The Parkland Mustangs JV team has focused on tackling this week in practice in preparation for Reynolds.

Kernersville player Kaiden Panico, No. 4 in yellow, looks to take the ball away from Flat Rock player Chris Rosales, No. 7.

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According to Atwater, the game plan going into last week’s game was to establish Dillard early and often.

“We came out running the ball, and they shut Zyheir Dillard down, and that's who we were depending on to get it done.

A lot of our guys already had the attitude that we could beat them, and that's what we wanted, but it got to the point where we didn't punch them in the mouth; they punched us in the mouth,” said Atwater.

Atwater said his team had a tough time overcoming adversity against West Forsyth, and once they were able to gain a little confidence, it was too late. He says against Reynolds they are going to try the same thing as last week, and that's “hit the ground running” and from there he wants to throw the ball. He says his team has to bring “it” early in the game.

Reynolds JV head coach Rod Dunlap says his team has continued to progress throughout the season. He said he felt his team was becoming a little cocky but his team has come together and learned how to practice and in turn how to win.

“What I've learned over the years is not to worry about what they do. We are going to worry about what we do, do what we do and do it well,” said Dunlap on his game plan for tonight's game. “We are going to ground and pound and capitalize on the pass when it’s there. Our main

thing on defense is stop the run first. If we stop the run and make them have to pass, then we can get after the quarterback.”

Dunlap says his secondary has been playing exceptionally well. He says Charlie Mensh and Tobias Johnson have been “ball hawks” in the defensive backfield. He says they want their big guys on the defensive line to set the tone against the Parkland running game and he says he likes their chances.

Dunlap He says he knows Parkland has a good running game but says his running backs Shaheim Revel and Desmond Hood are very good players as well.

With the Demons currently sitting on a 5-0 record, Dunlap says it would not surprise him if his team was able to finish undefeated for the season.

“The sky is the limit for this team.

Sometimes we have some areas of immaturity with it being JV but we are big up front, physical, and a nice change of pace in the backfield. I know we are going to have some tough games, but I'm excited about it,” said Dunlap.

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early on that kept the Hawks in the game.

Kernersville was able to get on the scoreboard first when Tyler Williams scored off of a mistake made by the Flat Rock defense giving the Hawks a 1-0 lead.

Both teams had chances to either push the lead further or tie the game but the goalkeepers on both teams played very well.

At the end of the first half Kernersville led 1-0 Kernersville head coach Melissa Guy says she was most impressed with her team’s effort and sportsmanship during the game.

“Our team was passing well, they were communicating and they were really hustling,” said Guy. “We have some positional issues to work on. This is a new team and 70 percent of them are seventh graders who are new to 11 v 11 so we are having to figure out who is going to play where and what.”

After the half, Flat Rock looked to tie up the game with multiple shots on goal but could not put the ball in the net.

Kernersville was able to capitalize on their chance at goal when Trevor Howard scored and put them up 2-0. Flat Rock was able to quickly answer with a goal by Fernando Hernandez, which closed the gap to 2-1.

The goal by Flat Rock seemed to wake up their offense as they began to play a bit looser. Flat Rock Head Coach Miles Dishen says he told his team they were Okayduring halftime and they just had to continue to play and the goals will come.

“It was kind of unlucky and they were feeling a little down on themselves during halftime, but I told them that I could not have asked for a better half because they were playing exactly the way I wanted them to, the ball just wasn't bouncing our way,” said Dishen.

Flat Rock was able to tie the game up when Emerson Herrara scored his first of two goals on the day. Dishen says Herrara is a captain and one of his best players.

“He is our leader and our captain. He is a very smart and excellent player and he is a wonderful kid who isn't selfish and he is what you want in a soccer player,” said Dishen.

Flat Rock was able to continue to apply pressure late in the second half.

They were able to put two more goals on the board, giving them some breathing room late in the game. Kernersville attempted to mount a comeback but were not able to muster any late magic. Hawks coach Guy says that fatigue and conditioning played a role and her team ran out of gas late. She says they will be better prepared as the season progresses.

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NCCU alumni hold golf tournament to benefit WS/FCS

A player attempts to putt on the 9th hole during the NCCU Alumni Golf Tournament at Winston Lake Golf course.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem chapter of the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association has been giving scholarships to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools WS/FCS students for many years.

As a means to increase the number of scholarships they provide, the association held a golf tournament at the Winston Lake golf course this past Friday, Sept. 23.

This is the first year of the tournament. It was the idea of former WinstonSalem State University Athletic Director Bill Hayes. The scholarships will be for WS/FCS students who want to attend NCCU. The qualifications for the scholarships are that the student must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and write a personal essay, pass an interview with the scholarship committee, have three letters of recommendation, and be involved with community activities.

Mable Stevenson, golf tournament committee member, said, “We have a very dynamic group of Eagles that live in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area, and we do everything we can to support the university.”

Hayes added, “A golf tournament is a good way to raise the kind of revenue we needed to provide scholarship opportunities for students. We wanted to provide opportunities for our students, so we decided to do it.”

Alumni and guests from all over the country participated in the event.

Mayor Allen Joines came out to support the event as well Police Chief Barry Rountree.

The association has a scholarship named for alumnus Melvin Mauney.

His wife, Clementine, and son Doug participated in the tournament. They are touched he has a scholarship named in his honor.

“It;s a great honor to have Melvin remembered in this fashion because he loved that school so much,” Mrs. Mauney said.

Doug added, “Being an alum of NCCU, it was an honor to go to Central and to have this scholarship here in Winston-Salem named in his honor. It’s a blessing and I’m happy it’s something future Central students can enjoy.”

The members of the tournament committee said they were pleased to have the opportunity to help the university out.

Sylvia Squire said she has a son that is currently attending NCCU and she knows how much assistance the students need.

She says this golf tournament will allow them to help even more kids.

“I want to see the kids do well at Central and give other kids opportunities to go to Central,” said Larry Butler, vice president of tournament committee. “A lot of kids can’t go because they aren’t financially able, so this in a sense will help them get there. I have a passion for the school because I would not be where I am without it.”

Derek Pantiel, who was invited to play by his father -in-law, said, “I always love to support my university and whenever we get a little golf tournament that pops up, I like to play it when I can. It’s really about the fellowship with the family, the Eagle family.”

There were raffle prizes and team trophies for those with the lowest scores for the day. The players were also treated to a breakfast before the round and a hearty lunch after they finished.

Mary Grissom said she wanted to be involved with the tournament because not only her but many of her family members attended NCCU and helping the students from WS/FCS attend college even if it’s not NCCU brings her joy.

The scholarship amounts will be based on how much the committee was able to bring in from the tournament.

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Twin City Stage announces interim costume shop manager Twin City Stage (TCS) has announced Jeannette Brown as its Interim Costume Shop Manager. She has taken over this part of the position vacated by Justin Hall, who recently accepted a post in the Costume Department at Averett University in Virginia. Brown will also serve as costume designer for TCS’s first production of the season, Little Women: The Musical. The remaining shows of the theatre company’s season will be assigned to guest costume designers. Jeannette Brown is a WinstonSalem native, and R. J. Reynolds High school grad.

Brown has a degree in history/classical civilization from the University of Richmond. She most recently has been the costume designer of several shows with Spring Theatre, including “Guys and Dolls, Jr.,” “Mulan, Jr.,” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.” The costume shop offers costume rentals to individuals, groups and theatre companies. Halloween rentals will begin Wednesday, Oct. 5.

WFU’s Emergency Manager: What We Can Learn from Hermine Even though the impact of Tropical Storm Hermine was minimal in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University’s Emergency Manager August Vernon says it presents a timely reminder for students, faculty and staff to familiarize themselves with the University’s emergency notification system known as Wake Alert. Wake Alert provides information and advisories via a number of communication channels, including the Wake Alert website, text messaging, an outdoor warning system, campus cable TV, e-mail, Twitter, voice mail and a recorded message on the Wake Forest Weather and Emergency Phone Line.

More information is available at www.wakealert.wfu.edu.

UNCSA School of Filmmaking among the country’s best programs The School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is among the nation’s best film schools, according to The Hollywood Reporter, a prestigious voice of the entertainment industry. UNCSA’s Film School is ranked No. 14 in the publication’s sixth annual list of “The Top 25 American Film Schools.” To create the list for its Aug. 26 issue, available online, The Hollywood Reporter consulted with “academic experts, industry professionals and scores of film school alumni.” The article noted that the UNCSA Film School is “transforming into a cutting-edge tech hub. This fall, it’s offering a new track in immersive entertainment and augmented reality as students create a VR (virtual reality) movie with help from Jacquie Barnbrook, producer of The Martian VR Experience.”

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 336703-2980 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.

Through 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, cofounder 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.

Now through June 2017 – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is pleased to introduce INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center. The new space, carved from Delta Arts Center's renovated lobby area, will run concurrently with the regular exhibition schedule inside the Center’s 1400 sq. ft main Simona Atkins Allen gallery from September 2016 thru June 2017. The People’s Gallery will feature five yearly exhibitions with dynamic new programming designed to spur dialogue and camaraderie among citizens, using art as a vehicle for observation and discovery. This season's installations will reflect regional artists’ interpretations around the themes of race, class, and power. The intention is to provide an additional platform for arts activists looking to create awareness around complex issues in the community.

The People's Gallery inaugural installation will feature works by local photographer Owens Daniels from his series titled, Black Poet.

Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. Delta Arts Center is free and open to the public.

For more information visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call (336) 7222625.

Today, Sept. 29 “Art’s New Vote” Block

Party Art Nouveau WinstonSalem, a part of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, will present Art’s New Vote Block Party today, Sept.

29, from 5 – 9 p.m., at Artivity Park, 630 N. Liberty St. The block party will feature entertainment, food and games for young, creative people in an environment that provides an opportunity for them to register to vote in the upcoming election. The party will feature Carolina Stars Drumline, DJs, Games, Hoots Beer, and Food Trucks.

Today, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 – Theatre Production of “Chicago” Theatre Alliance will present “Chicago” Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 at Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd. Tickets to Chicago are priced at $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006.

Please call Theatre Alliance at 336-723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows.

Today, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 – Fall Dance Concert Three world premieres and a repertory favorite are on the program for the Fall Dance Concert at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), running today, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 1. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday,

Sundays

October 2nd & October 9th 3:00 pm-6:00 pm Clock Tower Stage

Sponsored by

in Agnes de Mille Theatre on the UNCSA campus, 1533 South Main St. in Winston-Salem. Tickets are $18 regular and $15 student with valid ID, and can be purchased online at www.uncsa.edu/performances, or by calling the box office at 336-7211945.

Today, Sept. 29 – East Winston Neighborhood Meeting All East Winston residents are invited to attend our monthly neighborhood meeting. The WinstonSalem Police Department is always on hand to answer neighborhood concerns.

We ask that any private or business developers that have plans for East Winston to please attend .

The next meeting is today, Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at 14th St. Recreation Center. To RSVP call Marva Reid at 336-9972519.

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/Wins tonSalemFashionWeek.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

The Express Image of God Lesson Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9

By the end of this lesson, we will *Acknowledge the deity of Christ and His superiority over all people and things *Have a greater sense of awe of Jesus Christ because of who He is *Want to express the deity and superiority of Christ to others Background: The writer of Hebrews is called into question as maybe being Timothy, Apollo, Barnabus or Priscilla, but for our purposes we will continue to acknowledge Paul as the author. Hebrews is written to Jews, many who may have been ostracized because of their faith in Jesus. The book reinforces the fact of Jesus fulfilling Old Testament promises.

Lesson: Paul starts this book by acknowledging how God used a long line of prophets to speak to His people for centuries. (vs 1) Continuing, he says recently though, God has spoken to us through Jesus, His Son. He has said that all that was created is now His to claim at His second coming. (See Psm 2:8, 9; 89:27; Rom 11:36) In verse 3 Paul tells us that Jesus perfectly mirrors God and is like Him in all ways. Jesus holds everything together with the power of His words. There is power in the word.

Verse 3 continues to tell us after Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross for our sins, He took His honored place high in the heavens right alongside God. He has been made higher than all angels, including the archangels. Hebrews says rhetorically, “Did God ever say to an angel, ‘You’re my son; today I celebrate you’ or ‘I’m his Father, he’s my Son’?” (vs. 5) (The Remix: Pause) When Jesus was born, God said “All angels must worship Him.” (vs 6) The angels, according to God, are messengers as the wind, and of the ministers, he says they are tongues of fire. (vs7) Ministers or ministering angels? (ponder). To be sure that there is no doubt who Jesus is and that He is indeed His Son, God addresses Him directly as “God” and tells He will sit on the throne permanently. Jesus’ reign on earth will be one of righteousness (vs 8). His rule makes everything right. (The Message, Remix, Pause).

Jesus loves it when things are right and hates when things are wrong, and because of this mindset, this delight in pleasing God, He is anointed King with an oil of gladness far above any other. (vs9).

For Your Consideration: Why do you think it was important to God to say Jesus was above the angels?

How will you fair with God’s “therefore”?

Life’s Application: I’m sure none of us equate the angels with the same status as Jesus. I’m even sure that many of us don’t consider angels as relevant today as they were in Old Testament times. Jesus, however, we must and do acknowledge as ever relevant and even more importantly, He is the sovereign (supreme power) Son of God and superior (higher in all ways) to all. It’s good practice for us to express to each other and to God that we acknowledge Him as such, the exalted one, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is the express image of God.

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Surrounding community gains attention from church

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Many churches who invest in the community say as a church, they must go beyond the walls and engage the people. The Born Again Free Deliverance Tabernacle, at 741 Moravia St., believes in this principle and held its annual Community Day Saturday, Sept. 24.

This was the fifth annual Community Day that the church has held.

They brought out a bounce castle for the kids and hot dogs, popcorn and dough-

nuts for the community to snack on. The church also provided free giveaways such as office and school supplies, along with donated items from Hanes, like socks and t-shirts. Other items were donated from Regional Hospital, Forsyth Tech and ADT. Representatives from the Winston-Salem Fire and Police Departments were on hand to inform those in attendance about safety issues and to show off the capabilities of the fire truck.

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During the Community Day at Born Again Free Deliverance Tabernacle, the kids were treated to a bounce castle.

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Church celebrates young people and youth choir The ladies sing at the beginning of service to honor the youth and youth choir last Sunday at New Direction Movement Cathedral.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 General Assembly The 99th General Assembly of the Holiness Church of God, Inc. with General Bishop Theodore R. Rice presiding, will gather Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2., at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, headquarter church for the Holiness Church of God, Inc., located at 1640 S.M. Caesar Drive where Elder Robert R. Edmond Jr., is the host pastor. Presiding First ViceBishop James Ijames and the Elders Board of the Holiness Church of God Inc., will assist the presiding Bishop. Thursday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m., there will be a meeting of the Rules and Regulations committee.

Ruling Elder Anthony Bell will deliver the 11:30 a.m. message.

Pastor Jacqueline Moses will deliver the 2 p.m. message and Designate Bishop David Terry will conclude the day with a message at 7:30 pm.

On Friday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. the Ordination Committee will meet.

The service sessions for the day are 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.

Respective speakers are Elder Antwan Clemmons, Overseer

prayers, and the youth choir performed during the 11 a.m. service. A special choir anniversary service was held at 5 p.m. on Sunday to honor the forming of the youth choir a year ago.

Youth coordinator Kamryn Barr said the idea for the anniversary came to her because the youth choir has not been consistent in recent years and wanted to praise the efforts of the young people in the church.

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Celebrating the youth in our churches is the positive reinforcement that our young people need. The youth choir of New Direction Movement Cathedral celebrated their first anniversary Sunday, Sept. 25.

The youth were involved throughout the service by serving as ushers, making the announcements and leading

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As a prelude to the 95th anniversary celebration of Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ, located at 3435 Carver School Road, Flonnie T. Anderson, revered actress, director and teacher, will perform her highly acclaimed one-woman show called “The Quarters.”

“The Quarters” is adapted from “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” It will be presented on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.

Tickets for the performance, which will be held at Wentz Church, will be $12 for adults and $7 for students.

The cost for dinner will be $7 per person.

Dinner will be available on Friday, Oct. 7, in the Fellowship Hall of the church from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., before the 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the church at 336-722-0430 or at the door.

Her previous performances of this show (from 19901994) have included the Reynolda House in WinstonSalem, the Hickory Museum of Arts, Inc., the First Night Celebration sponsored by the Arts Council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County, the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority at the Benton Convention Center, and for the National Women of Achievement Inc., at the Hawthorne Inn. Her one-woman show was set aside when she began to direct large casts for the Winston-Salem Community.

But, she’s back at age 86 with her powerful rendition of “The Quarters” in one act that she performed 26 years ago. “ This was always a favorite show of mine to do,” said Anderson. “I never really felt I got the chance to do all I could with it. So, the revival of this show is something that I am really excited about.”

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Jonathan Shuler, and First General Vice-Bishop James Ijames. The evening will conclude with an Ordination service, followed by presentation of awards. On Saturday, Oct. 1, at noon there will be an Installation Service for our General Bishop Theodore Roosevelt Rice. On Sunday, Oct. 2, General Bishop T. R. Rice will close out the 99th General Assembly with the delivery of the final message at 10 a.m. The General Assembly choir will provide the music for all services. The general public is welcomed to come, fellowship and hear the Word.

Oct. 1 Cancer Survivor Prayer Breakfast The Frances J. Mack Cancer Survivor Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 – 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St. The breakfast will include testimonials, prayer for persons battling all forms of cancer, and praise for deliverance from cancer. Frances Jones Mack, the mother of Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack, Jr. and the

Church Mother of Union Baptist, is a breast cancer survivor. This is a great way for families and friends to come together to honor and remember those affected with cancer. The prayer breakfast is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Union Baptist Church office at 724-9305 ext. 222 or visit the website: www.unionbaptistwsnc.org. Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr. is pastor and teacher.

Oct. 1 Community Outreach Event Providence Baptist Church will hold a community outreach event at Civitan Park, 319 Nelson St., Kernersville, on Oct. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. The community is invited to a worship experience. Free food and free health information will be available as well as entertainment for children of all ages. To participate as an individual or group, or if more information is needed, email ojcis@providencebcknc.org.

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Engine 11 from the Winston-Salem Fire Department joined the Community Day activities at Born Again Free Deliverance Tabernacle.

Gah'ques Ligons performs a mime dance during the 5 p.m. youth service.

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Quincy Jackson Sr., of Engine 11 of the WinstonSalem Fire Department said, “We wanted to come out and tell the kids about fire safety particularly in the home. There are a lot of dos and don’ts that many kids may not be aware of, so all in all, it’s a good chance to inform the kids and build on their youthful enthusiasm.”

Church Pastor Barbara Adams was pleased with the turnout. She says she was happy to be able to help the people of the community.

“It’s all about outreach for the community to bring people to the church,” Bishop Adams said. “It’s a collective of the entire neighborhood coming together and working with each other.”

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Ronnie Pugh and Chanel Sholes of Unique Time watches were one of the vendors on hand. They displayed their quality timepieces at reasonable prices for people to purchase. Pugh said he was invited to come by a member of the church whom he works with. He said he and his wife wanted to come out and share in the cause.

They thought it was a great event to come out and help the community.

Members from the community were appreciative of the church for reaching out to the people, especially the kids.

“I thinks its great they are reaching out to the youth because they are our future,” said Tommy Bush, a member of the community. “The kids need to know the right way to go and taught the right way. If you teach them in the church, most likely they will come

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There will be a singing concert at New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, on Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The DLS choirs from New Hope and Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church will unite in a concert. All are invited. For further information, call New Hope Church at 336-945-9083 or 336-924-2315.

Oct. 2 Worship Services and Forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 9 and 11 a.m. John Seager, head of Population Connection, will speak on “World Population, the Environment and Social Equity.” Explorations, 9 :15 a.m., Terry Schupbach-Gordon, artist and advocate for the disabled, will speak on “Storytelling.” Forum: 9:15 a.m. Eleanor and Mike Stoller will present a travelogue on their trip to the Balkans.

Oct. 2 Pastoral Anniversary St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 5000 Noble St., will celebrate Pastor James E. Cook’s ninth anniversary on Oct. 2 with two services. At 9:30 a.m. service, Dr. Sammie Logan, Senior Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia, will preach.

Bishop Sheldon McCarter and the congregation of Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church will culminate the celebration at 4 p.m. The public is invited attend.

Oct. 3-5 Fall Revival New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) church family, 1033 Newbirth Drive, East Bend, will celebrate annual three-night “Fall Revival Worship Experience” Oct. 3- 5. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly.

The guest speaker on Oct. 3 will be the Rev. Dwight Hash Sr. and congregation from Bethlehem Baptist Church, WinstonSalem. The guest speaker on Oct. 4 will be the Rev. Marvin Harper and congregation from Tabernacle United Church of Christ, Yadkinville. The guest speaker on Oct 5 will be the Rev. Dr. Calvin Miller, Presiding Elder of the A.M.E. Zion Church, Winston Salem District. The pastor at NBWC is Dr. James L.E. Hunt.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend. For additional information, please call 336699-3583 or visit our website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

Oct. 4 Pastoral Anniversary On Sunday, Oct. 4, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., will celebrate the 7th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones, retired pastor of Zion Memorial Baptist Church, will deliver the preached Word during the 11 a.m. worship service; and the Rev. Dr. Serenus Church of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will serve as the guest preacher during Sunday afternoon’s 4 p.m. evening service. The community is invited to attend. Please call the church office at 336-418-2003 if there are questions.

up in the church.”

The members of the church were happy to be able to help the people.

Latasha Steed said she thinks events like this are important to show the community their church is there. She says she wants the community to know the church is here for the “saving of souls” and to meet their spiritual needs.

Bishop Adams' daughters Kanita and Shaun were two of the church volunteers for the Community Day. Kanita said she enjoys engaging with the community and having a good time. Shaun added, “I feel like it’s important for the community to come out and see that the church actually cares. Here we do a lot of community service that is not publicized, but something like this is great for the community to see.”

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youth need to be doing something in church,” said Barr. “We haven't had a choir anniversary in years, so this is exciting for our church.”

During the morning service, the kids performed a choreographed dance routine that brought a smile to many faces. The choir also sang beautifully during the a.m. service that set the stage for more to come in the evening service.

Church Pastor Essie McCullough delivered the sermon for the morning worship. Her message of “Make Jesus your choice” seemed to resonate throughout the room. She says they hold a youth day once a month and it’s a “time for the children to come and show God and that's what we are supposed

to do as children.”

“Our youth day is the greatest time for our children to come and let the world know we need God and God needs us, “McCullough said. “The

McCullough Bible says train up a child in the way he should come and when he is old he will not depart from it and I know because I'm a witness.”

She went on to say, “Children need to show what is in them because

what’s being put into them is what’s going to come out of them. We want our children to serve and feel important and know you are somebody because without children, where would we be? It’s so important that they get the word in them, that they are educated, but most of all they need to know who God is.”

The evening service for the youth choir attracted just as many in the congregation as the morning service. The church was joined by the youth choir from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, who sang a selection.

Gah'ques Ligons and T&K Mime Ministry both performed a mime routine during the service that was well received. Closing remarks were made by Pastor McCullough.

Oct. 4 Conversation on Mental Health On Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St., will present “Shining Light on Mental Health,” a conversation with local church leaders, in the Memorial Auditorium. The community is invited to attend.

Oct. 5 Interfaith Leader to Speak at WFU Eboo Patel, a leading voice for interfaith cooperation, will participate in an open dialogue on leadership with Wake Forest President Nathan O. Hatch on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as part of The Leadership Project series. The Leadership Project is an initiative designed to engage members of the Wake Forest community with inspiring stories from leaders who represent a variety of professional paths, span a range of age groups and embrace diverse worldviews. Patel is the founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a national nonprofit working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm The keynote conversation will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in Broyhill Auditorium in the lower level of Farrell Hall.

Oct. 6 & 7 Pastoral Anniversary Cornerstone of Faith, 2430 Farrington Point Dr., will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bishop Grosjean L. Stephens and the first year of Pastor Debra Terry Stephens on Oct. 6 & 7, 7 p.m. nightly. The community is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.cornerstonechurchinc.org.

Oct. 8 - 22 Church Anniversary Celebration St. Benedict the Moor Catholic church will celebrate its 75th anniversary beginning on Saturday, Oct. 8, with a Spiritual Retreat from 2 to 4 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 20, there will be a presentation on Historical Awareness of Winston-Salem as it relates to the legacy of AfricanAmericans & St. Benedict the Moor from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct.22, 1-3 p.m., there will be an anniversary luncheon. Tickets: $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets, please call Gloria King at the church office at 336-413-6798.

Oct. 8 Fish Fry The United Methodist Men of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 1840 Butler St., will sponsor a fish fry on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets are $7 (plates only). For more information, call 336-788-3421.

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Demonstrations The Fire Department will be setting stove-top fires daily during the Dixie Classic Fair to demonstrate the effectiveness of stovetop fire-suppression canisters. The department will also hold daily demonstrations of a home sprinkler stove-top fire suppressors which attach with magnets to the stove hood. The demonstrations will be held next to the Fire Department’s Fire Safety House, which will be stationed at the fair near the Gate 2 entrance. Weather permitting, demonstrations will be held: *Friday, Sept. 30: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Saturday, Oct. 1: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. *Sunday, Oct. 2: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. *Monday, Oct. 3: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. *Tuesday, Oct. 4: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Wednesday, Oct. 5: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Thursday, Oct. 6: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Friday, Oct. 7: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Saturday, Oct. 8: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. *Sunday, Oct. 9: 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

Also at the fair, the Fire Department will have its Fire Safety House and its Fire Safety Town, featuring fun and hands-on activities that teach children the principles of fire safety; and the Fire Department will be accepting sign-ups from Winston-Salem residents interested in participating the department’s free smoke alarm installation program.

Sept. 30 and Oct. 14 – School Open House High school and college students who are interested in careers in the arts are invited to visit the campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) for a

day and discover why it is the place for exceptionally talented students to train and study. Open Houses have been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30, for high school programs in dance, drama, music, and visual arts, and Friday, Oct. 14, for college programs in dance, design and production, drama, film, and music. Online registration is required. Check in for each open house is at 9 a.m. and the programs begin at 9:15 a.m.

Prospective students can find links to registration forms and agendas at http://www.uncsa.edu/ope nhouse. For questions about Open House, contact the Office of Admissions at openhouse@uncsa.edu, or 336-770-3290.

Open House attendees under 18 must arrive with a legal guardian or provide a parental/guardian signature and contact information upon check-in.

Sept. 30 – “Oh, Deer!”

Presentation Forsyth County Cooperative Extension, 1450 Fairchild Road, will present a workshop on how to minimize deer damage by understanding deer behavior and using repellents, fencing, and deerresistant plant on Sept. 30 at 12 noon. The presenter will be Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Wallace Williamson. Free.

Registration Required: c o o p - e x t registration@forsyth.cc or 336-703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

For accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact our office no later than five days before the event.

Sept. 30 – Lions Club Information Session The Winston-Salem Twin City Host Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to join them in making a difference in the community.

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The club is hosting a floating information session on September 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Five Points Restaurant on Stratford Road for people who want to learn more about the club and its work. To learn more about the information session, the WinstonSalem Twin City Host Lions Club or its service projects, contact John McKenzie at 336-4730771.

Sept. 30 – Staged Reading Studio Somerville will present the staged reading of Leigh Somerville's play, “It All Started with a Dog” on Sept. 30, 7 p.m., at Gray Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor's Center, 900 Old Salem Road. The evening will also include music by Jim Moody and a surprise cameo stage appearance. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 and advanced tickets are $12 at Brown Paper Tickets. If you order tickets in advance, you will be placed in a drawing to win Somerville's trilogy: It All Started with a Dog, All Good Things and Black Dog Magic. The winner will be announced before the show. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit No to O(varian cancer).

For more information about the production, please call 336-408-9739.

Oct. 1 - Yoga by the Barn at Old Salem Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting Yoga by the Barn on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Salem Tavern Meadow adjacent to the Salem Tavern Barn at 812 South Main Street.

Participants can support the education and restoration efforts of Old Salem Museums & Gardens while enjoying a relaxing yoga session in a historic setting.

Deanna Dzybon of Rock Water Yoga will lead the yoga class. All yoga skill levels are encouraged to

participate.

Attendees should bring their own mat. The event is free, however a donation to Old Salem Museums & Gardens is requested to participate (minimum $5 donation suggested). No registration is required. All participants have a chance to win a year-long family membership to Old Salem.

Oct. 1 – Community Day and Job Fair A Community Day and Job Fair for the Southeast Neighborhood Association will be held noon to 4 p.m. at the in the Oct. 1 Goodwill Parking Lot, 514 Waughtown St. in Winston-Salem. Free food, drinks health screenings, credit checks and job searches. Call 336-7346999 for more information.

Oct. 3 – Mobile Mammography Event On Monday, Oct. 3, a mobile mammography event will take place outside the Subway restaurant at Pavilion at Highland Oaks, 660 Hanes Mall Blvd., to raise awareness of breast cancer that affects one in eight women and one in 1,000 men in the U.S. Walk-in Screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You must have a primary care doctor to participate.

Guests who participate will receive a free SUBWAY® cookie as a treat. Local SUBWAY® shops in the Triad area and Susan G. Komen Northwest North Carolina to help save lives. and fund research to find the cures.

Beginning Oct. 3 – FitForsyth Challenge The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has its upcoming fall challenge on their online fitness tracking program called FitForsyth. It is beneficial for the beginner to the marathon runner, encouraging all fitness levels to eat well and stay active.

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William Garth sr., the Ceo of the Chicago Citizen newspaper Group inc. (CCnG) and chairman of the Chatham Business association (CBa), died on Friday, sept. 23. He was 79. a pillar in the community, Garth led the Citizen with a steady hand and worked hard to make the news operation the largest Black-owned aBC audited newspaper in the Midwest. starting out as an advertising salesman for the Citizen, Garth lived the american Dream. after gaining recognition as a master salesman at the Citizen, he ended up owning the newspaper chain in 1980 when he purchased the busiGarth ness from Gus savage, a sixterm Democratic congressman, who represented Chicago's south side.

The sale to Garth included the “Chatham Citizen,” “southend Citizen” and the “Chicago Weekend” newspapers. Under Garth's leadership, the Citizen flourished. Between 1984-1987, Garth grew the newspaper chain when he added the “south suburban” and “Hyde park Citizen” newspapers.

The Citizen was a business Garth nurtured and loved.

He once said, “i've been good to the Citizen, because the Citizen has been good to me." He was right. With a current circulation of 112,000 newspapers and a following of 400,000 readers weekly, the Citizen established itself as an important source for community news focused on the african-american market.

Garth deeply understood the power of the Black press and was an active member in the national newspaper publishers association (nnpa), an organization whose mission he vigorously supported. as the former president of Midwest region iii of the nnpa, he was also region iii advertising representative with the association. in addition to the nnpa, Garth was active throughout the publishing industry. He became the first Black person to be elected president of the illinois press association (ipa).

Mona Zahir, president of the Winston-Salem State University Student Government Association, is sworn in as the student representative on the WSSU Board of Trustees while Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson, right, looks on.

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Dr. William U. Harris (’58) has been elected chairman of the Winston-salem state University (WssU) Board of Trustees. He is among a slate of new officers elected at the first meeting of the fiscal year on Friday, sept. 16. other new officers are: Charles a. Wright, vice chair, and scott F. Wierman, secretary.

Harris, of Charlotte, spent nearly 30 years with the educational Testing service, retiring as regional executive director of the College Board Middle states regional office in philadelphia. He is a past chair of the WssU Board of Visitors.

He also served on the boards of richard stockton state University and the Westminster Choir College; is a past member of the ewing Township (n.J.) school Board and the Urban league of Metropolitan Trenton; and is a member of the alpha phi alpha Fraternity. He was elected by the Board of Governors in 2015.

Wright, of raleigh, is the senior vice president of continuous improvement at pnC Bank. He is involved in the 100 Black Men of Cleveland. He was elected by the Board of Governors in 2013.

Wierman, of Winston-salem, is president of the Winston-salem Foundation. He serves on several boards, including the Trustee advisory Council of the Kate B. reynolds Charitable, Board of Directors for the Center for Congregational Health, the north Carolina Center for nonprofits, Winston-salem state University endowment Committee, and secretary of the Campaign Coordinating Committee. He was elected by the Board of Governors to serve in 2015. also at the meeting, Mona Zahir, president of the WssU student Government association, was sworn in as the student representative on the Board. Zahir, a senior from Charlotte, is a political science major.

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The national fallout continues after revelations that Wells Fargo fired 5,300 employees for allegedly opening 1.5 million unauthorized bank and credit accounts over a five-year period, forcing many of its customers to erroneously pay fees for insufficient funds on accounts they didn’t even know that they had.

The company told The Chronicle that it has refunded money to any of its customers who were scammed. local branch managers of three Wells Fargo banks in the city insist the practice didn’t happen in Winston-salem, and urge customers to come in and have their accounts reviewed if they suspect anything wrong, but what do legal and business experts advise on the best way to protect yourself against such practices?

Dr. Monica Dee Guillory, professor of Business Management and Marketing at Winston-salem state University, says bank customers today must learn how to use the technology at their fingertips to double-check their monthly banking statements.

“We cannot and should not be dependent on the bank to provide us with ‘monthly’ information,” Guillory told The Chronicle. “We all think of our technology as a tool for social activities, particularly those who are not millennials.

However, our technology can and should be used to support our personal finances and other business dealings.”

“Most banks provide emails, texts or mobile phone alerts that inform us of transactions on our accounts,” Guillory continued. “Most banks have mobile applications. We can check our accounts while we are waiting in line at the grocery store. if your bank is not providing these services, you should find a new bank.

We have too much available technology not to take advantage of it.’

“My mother is 72. she got a smart phone four years ago. The first thing i taught her was how to check her bank accounts. When she has a transaction, she goes to confirm that the amount is correct using her mobile phone. This takes less than a minute and gives her peace of mind.” as Guillory pointed out, there is the practical when protecting your bank accounts, but there is also the legal. Winstonsalem attorney Jayne stowers also stresses diligence in protecting and double-checking both your bank and credit information.

“Customers should regularly check their accounts at all of their financial institutions and if something does not appear right, or if there is an account they did not authorize, then they should immediately contact that financial institution,” attorney sowers told The Chronicle. “another way consumers can protect themselves is that they [obtain] a copy of their credit report through each of the nationwide credit reporting companies — equifax, experian, and TransUnion — through the Federal Trade Commission,” attorney sowers says. “Consumers can request copies of their credit reports through the FTC's website www.ftc.gov. it is very important that consumers take advantage of this service which is provided free once a year. it should be noted that you do not have to get a copy of your credit report from all three agencies at one time each year. instead, you should get one copy from each agency about every 6 months.

That way you can still keep a close eye on your credit report while still using the free service from the FTC.”

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M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES TOWN OF TAYLORSVILLE 67 MAIN AVENUE DRIVE TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681 2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project CWSRF No. CS-370700-06

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Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project will be received, by the Town of Taylorsville, at the office of the Town Hall, until 2:00 PM, local time on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at which time the bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) improvements, including a 500,000-gallon prestressed concrete aerobic sludge digester, waste sludge pumping facilities, blower replacements, process control improvements, lab room upgrades, and other improvements.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is West Consultants, PLLC; 405 South Sterling Street; Morganton, NC 28655, the contact person is Kathy Jordan, phone: (828) 522-4725, email: kjordan@west-consultants.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at:

-iSqFt + bidclerk – online at www.bidclerk.com -McGraw-Hill Construction/Dodge – online at www.construction.com/dodge -Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC/iSqFt) – Charlotte, NC

And at the Town of Taylorsville; 67 Main Avenue Drive; Taylorsville, NC 28681, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM.

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a nonrefundable charge of $50 including shipping via overnight express service.

Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office either via in-person pick-up or via mail, upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment for the Bidding Documents. The non-refundable cost of printed Bidding Documents is $300 per set, payable to “West Consultants, PLLC”. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents will be sent via the Issuing Office’s delivery method of choice. An additional charge will be required for special shipping services requested by a Prospective Bidder. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractors license with a classification of “PU-Water Purification and Sewage Disposal” or “Unclassified”.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Town Hall. The conference will include information to assist bidders in soliciting Minority Business Enterprises.

The Town of Taylorsville encourages small, minority, female, and local contractors to bid on this project. The Town also promotes fair housing, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages others to provide equal employment opportunities.

Owner: Town of Taylorsville By: David Odom Title: Town Manager Witness: Diane Dyson Date: September 20, 2016

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James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following projects:

Project: Design Build Project # 17.BP.11.R.118—Year 6-Division 11-A Design Build Project # 17BP.11.R.173Year 6-Division 11-B Avery & Watauga Counties

Bid Date: Quotes are due by October 17, 2016 @ 2:00 PM

Contact: Gary Eisner gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North—PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

This project requires specific participation by subs that are certified by NCDOT as a WBE/MBE/DBE firm.

As a responsible contractor, we will aggressively pursue M/WBE sub participation in excess of the min. requirements.

All subs need to make an effort to solicit M/WBE participation. We are soliciting companies listed in the NCDOT DBE Directory who are certified & prequalified subcontractors. If you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for M/WBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of M/WBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards

A meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 6th@ 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, etc.

Description: Division 11-A-Replacement of 1 Bridge in Avery & 4 Bridges in Watauga Division 11-B-Replacement of 7 Bridges w/Culverts in Avery & Watauga

Work Includes but not limited to: Grading, Paving, Pavement Markings, Guardrail, Hauling, Erosion Control Items, Silt Fence, Traffic Control, Barrier Rail, Reinf. Steel, Cored Slabs, H-Piles, Caissons, Misc. Bridge Item, Misc Culvert Items, Etc. We will be accepting quotes for all work. We are willing to break down and/or combine elements of work into economically feasible units on a case-bycase basis to facilitate minority participation in this bid opportunity. It is acceptable to bid multiple items listed in the solicitation. We encourage non M/W/DBE Subs and Suppliers to utilize M/W/DBE firms

This bid is a Design-Build Project; therefore, 100% Plans & Specs may not be available for all items of work for review; however, all documents that are available will be posted on our Plan Room at www.jrvannoy.com

Or contact us for quantities as they become available or more information. As information becomes available it will be posted to the plan room.

You may review all documents issued by the NCDOT at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/ Design-Build.aspx

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Roy Howard Lumbert (16 E 1378), deceased December 25, 2014, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 17, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of September, 2016.

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

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2011090957 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 2952 Durant Dr Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2237Lot(s) 046 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2952 Durant Dr, the property being known as Block 2237Lot(s) 046 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 24th day of October, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2952 Durant Dr including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: September 23, 2016

The Chronicle September 29, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Best Lumbert (16 E 1379), also known as Sandy Lumbert, Sandra B. Lumbert, deceased May 12, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 17, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of September, 2016.

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

NB+C, LLC is proposing to collocate antennas on an existing building rooftop located at 805 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. NB+C, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Comments pertaining specifically to historic resources may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2012100451 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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Property Located at: 2209 E 24th St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2564Lot(s) 005 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2209 E 24th St, the property being known as Block 2564 Lot(s) 005 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 24th day of October, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2209 E 24th St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: September 22, 2016

The Chronicle September 29, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Kenneth B. Wilson (16 E 634), also known as Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Sr., Ken Wilson and Kenneth Boyce Wilson, deceased January 13, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 10, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of September, 2016.

Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Jr. Executor for Kenneth Boyce Wilson, Sr, deceased 4030 Winburn Lane Winston Salem, NC 27106 The Chronicle September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia N. Stover (16 E 755), also known as Patricia Nicholson Stover, deceased April 25, 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 24, 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 22nd day of September, 2016.

Darrell Nicholson Administrator for Yvonne Johnson Rush, deceased P.O. Box 24534 Winston Salem, NC 27114 The Chronicle September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on October 3, 2016 on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Petition of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church from RS9 to IP: property is located on the north side of Old Hollow Road, between Cannoy Street and Phelps Circle; property consists of ±4.01 acres and is PIN#s 6829-62-8876 and 6829-625966 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3304).

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.

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

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

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle September 22 and 29, 2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 205

IN THE MATTER OF: MAKENZIE FOUNTAIN DOB: 05-02-00

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Doe - father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, 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 Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 4, 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 20th day of September, 2016

Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle September 29, 2016

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Michael Anthony Brookshaw, also known as Michael A. Brookshaw, and Michael Brookshaw, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Michael Anthony Brookshaw, also known as Michael A. Brookshaw, and Michael Brookshaw, 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 29th 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 29th day of September 2016.

MARY V. BROOKSHAW EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ANTHONY BROOKSHAW ALSO KNOWN AS MICHAEL A. BROOKSHAW AND MICHAEL BROOKSHAW

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

The Chronicle September 29, October 6, 13, and 20, 2016 NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016052404 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 131 Knotts St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2216 Lot(s) 018 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 131 Knotts St, the property being known as Block 2216Lot(s) 018 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 24th day of October, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 131 Knotts St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: September 22, 2016

The Chronicle September 29, 2016

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EMPLoYMEnt

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Senior Financial Analyst / Payroll Supervisor - 65

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The Forsyth Promise seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Partnership Director

The next leader will lead efforts to: • Bring the mission and core values of the initiative to life.

• Achieve its performance goals in collaboration with the Executive Team.

• Raise the required resources to execute the goals of The Forsyth Promise.

• Develop and cultivate relationships with community stakeholders.

• Manage the day-to-day operations and financial plan.

• Assess results and establish plans for continuous improvement.

Strong candidates should have: • A minimum seven years of nonprofit, education, public policy, or other relevant leadership experience • (Preferred, but not required) Advanced degree in education, public policy, nonprofit/governmental management or related field • Strong communications and motivational speaking skills • Experience working with communitybased coalition efforts • Excellent individual and team management skills • The ability to develop, manage, and navigate relationships with a diverse array of partners • Experience in articulating and engaging individuals around the issue of equity Send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to hr@uwforsyth.org and complete the employment application found at www.forsythunitedway.org/about-2/careers/.

The United Way of Forsyth County serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for The Forsyth Promise; therefore, the Partnership Director will officially be a United Way employee. All applicants to United Way are required to complete an employment application. EOE

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