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on Tuesday, Sept. 1, NAACP branches across North Carolina held 17 news conferences and letter deliveries at local offices of their U.S. representatives and senators. The letters that were all delivered simultaneously at 10 a.m. demanded the representatives’ and senators’ support of the voting rights Advancement Act to restore, strengthen and advance the 1965 voting rights Act. isaac howard, president of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP, spoke during the news conference outside the local office of U.S. rep. virginia Foxx. Just outside the door of the office in Clemmons, howard told members of the media why the voting rights Act needed to be restored, and advanced. “The United States is experiencing a historic assault on voting rights,” said howard. According to the letter, in just two years since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the pre- clearance provisions of the voting rights Act on June 25, 2013, in Shelby County vs. holder, 15 states, mostly in the South, have launched attacks on voting rights. Today 21 states have implemented voter suppression laws or policies that directly target black voters and others who historically have been denied equal justice. Dot hill, a resident of Clemmons urged Foxx to support the act. “We as a community are asking for your support of this act,” said hill. “We are pushing for voting rights for everyone.” After the news conference, members of the local and state branch of the NAACP marched behind president howard as he delivered the letter inside the office. The members gathered around howard as he handed the letter to an assistant. Congresswoman Foxx was not in the office at the time. These simultaneous letter deliveries were a part of America’s Journey For Justice, an 840-mile march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington D.C. each state along the Journey For Justice is focused on a different issue from the NAACP national advocacy agenda. Because North Carolina has become known as
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Winston-Salem has been chosen to host the 72nd North Carolina State NAACP Convention oct. 8-10. NAACP members from across the state will descend upon the city. The three-day convention will feature a number of seminars, learning sessions and guest speakers.
During the final day of the convention N.C. NAACP President rev. Dr. William J. Barber will deliver his State of the State address, expressing his thoughts on the progress of the state branch, and his plan for the future. Daphne holmes-Johnson, N.C. NAACP executive board member and state convention chair, said that in years past the State of the State address has been filled with national and local media coverage. “The State of the State is always one of the most crowded events,” said holmes-Johnson. “i am expecting a lot more national media coverage during this years convention.” “it has been a big year for the state branch. Dr. Barber has been appearing on a number of national media networks over the past few months. We are expecting that to lead to more coverage during the convention.” 2015 has been a busy one for the state branch. on
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For the past 10 years, Winston-Salem has welcomed authors and storytellers from across the globe for the annual Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors. This year’s festival will begin with an opening ceremony at the Milton rhodes Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 12. During the ceremony, authors and storytellers will be speaking and answering questions about their books and upcoming projects. Dr. Damon Tweedy, a psychiatrist at Duke University Medical Center, is one of the authors who will be speaking Tweedy on the opening day of the festival. Tweedy will discuss his debut memoir “Black Man in a White Coat: A D o c t o r ’s reflections on race and Medicine.” Publishers Weekly has Tweedy’s memoirs listed as Number one on its Top 10 list of memoirs and biographies of 2015. The book chronicles how the doctor, a graduate of Duke University Medical School, dealt with racial discrimination, bias and stereotypes firsthand during his time at Duke. The opening chapter of the book details Tweedy’s thoughts and feelings when a professor at Duke asked him to change a light bulb after mistaking him as a handy man. “it was obvious that he didn’t think i belonged there,” Tweedy said. “i made it my mission to prove him, and everyone else who didn’t think i belonged there, wrong.” Although the book features a number of personal experiences, Tweedy said the main purpose of his book is to educate African-Americans on ways to live healthier lives. The book also explores the unique health problems many black Americans face because of system-based disparities, the doctor-patient relationship and unhealthy lifestyles. “That’s one of the main goals of the book, to encourage African-Americans to take better care of themselves,” Tweedy said. Tweedy said he became interested in the health disparities in African-Americans during his first year of medical school. “That first year, we kept learning about all these different diseases, and basically the message was that being black was bad for your health, but they weren’t really telling us why or what we could do about it,” Tweedy
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Dr. David Mount of the Maya Angelou center in Winston-Salem has been selected to lead a new movement: a human services integration movement. Directed by Mount, the N.c. Network for Human Services integration to Prosperity is designed to address diversely expressed social justice concerns and community insecurity based upon decades of adverse psychosocial and behavioral health outcomes. “Prosperity and holistic health equity through human services integration. We owe it to the nation and future generations to address integrated human service systems optimization that a decade ago seemed completely inaccessible,” Mount said. Stakeholders from across North carolina are calling for integrated human services with both service users and tax-
payers firmly in mind. Mary Annecelli, a longtime community advocate, stated: “Taxpayers want the public systems they finance to be responsive to concerns regarding systemic barriers to services as well as implementing strategies to address our concerns.” “Vulnerable people want a chance at prosperity but fragmented human services delivery remains a losing social policy proposition in great need of redesign,” said Michael D. connor, a professor of Theatre Arts, professional actor, playwright and director. “This movement is essential as we must continue to remind ourselves that integrative health and healthcare is uniquely tied to the psychosocial determinants of health,” said William O. Ntim, MD, cardiologist and cardio-Oncology Program director, Novant Health Heart and Vascular institute charlotte. “An objective for the N.c. Network for
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Stokes counties pointed out: “The network’s objectives are more closely aligned with a strategic vision for generating new ideas for improving human services integration, fostering data-driven decision making, growing taxpayers engagement and championing innovative public policy.” The Rev. Dr. carton Eversley, a community organizing expert, speaks about Mount’s qualifications. “Dr. David L. Mount brings a diverse set of community engagement and leadership talents as an ordained Elder, a fellowship trained neuropsychologist, a National institutes of Health designated health disparities scholar, certified foster parent, researcher, elected healthcare liaison to the Minister's conference of Winston-Salem & Vicinity, and the past recipient of the Dr. Maya Angelou Service Appreciation Award at Wake Forest University School of Medicine,” Eversley said.
Prosecutors: No retrial for white officer who shot black man By GARy D. ROBERTSON AND TOM FOREMAN JR. ASSOciATED PRESS
RALEiGH − North carolina state prosecutors announced Friday that they won't retry a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man, saying that talking with jurors after the mistrial helped convince them they cannot get a conviction. The jury deadlocked 84 last week in favor of acquitting charlotteMecklenburg Officer Randall Kerrick, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. Kerrick was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the September 2013 death of Jonathan Ferrell, a former college football player. "in consideration of the jurors' comments, the evidence available to the state, and our background in criminal trials, it is our prosecutors' unanimous belief a retrial will not yield a different result,'' Senior Deputy Attorney General Robert Montgomery told the Mecklenburg county district attorney. Police say Ferrell wrecked his car on the morning of Sept. 14, 2013, and went to a nearby house and banged on the door, apparently seeking help. The resident called police, and three officers, including Kerrick, responded. investigators say one deployed his Taser without apparent effect on Ferrell before Kerrick fired 12 shots, 10 of which hit him.
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said. After the death of his grandmother and being diagnosed with high blood pressure during his first semester of medical school, Tweedy decided he wanted to put all his findings together to try to make sense of what was going on. For years, AfricanAmericans have questioned the health services provided by doctors and health care professionals. Tweedy realizes that the medical system has not always been kind to African-Americans and believes a lot of those feelings come from the times when hospitals were segregated. “The health system hasn’t always been so great,” said Tweedy. “Not too long ago, they were
Kerrick testified that he repeatedly fired because Ferrell kept charging at him and that he didn't think his weapon was even working. Prosecutors said nonlethal force should have been used to subdue Ferrell, who played football at Florida A&M University. The two officers with Kerrick didn't fire their guns. After three weeks of testimony and four days of deliberations, the jury couldn't overcome its deadlock. "Our prosecutors believe they were able to introduce the relevant evidence and examine the witnesses, including the defendant, appropriately and that the jury fully considered the details of the case,'' Montgomery wrote. "However, meeting the standard of proof of beyond a reasonable doubt could not be achieved.'' The Ferrell family has settled a lawsuit with the city of charlotte, receiving $2.25 million. chris chestnut, the attorney for the Ferrell family, wasn't immediately available for comment, but Ferrell's mother told The charlotte Observer that she doesn't think prosecutors tried hard enough to convict Kerrick. "They didn't try hard enough. it was just another black life,'' Georgia Ferrell told the Observer. "They don't care.'' She said two prosecutors called her Friday morning to tell her that the case would not be retried. "i am going to continue to fight,'' she said. She
already planned to use part of the civil settlement for a foundation named for her son. "i am going to work on the foundation, continue to work for justice. it's not the end.'' Kerrick has been free on bond. He is suspended without pay from the charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. On Friday, charlotteMecklenburg police chief Kerry Putney said internal affairs will conduct an investigation. Kerrick's attorney George Laughrun said his client is relieved there will not be another trial, but there wasn't necessarily a reason to celebrate. "i think there are no winners or losers here, obviously,'' Laughrun said. Jibril Hough, a spokesman for the islamic center of charlotte and an activist on behalf of the Ferrell family, called the attorney general's decision "heartbreaking news.'' Hough said he had been on a conference call Thursday night with Ferrell's relatives to discuss efforts to convince the attorney general's office to retry the case. "Two years later, Jonathan Ferrell is still looking for help,'' Hough said, "and just like that September night after he wrecked his car, doors are being closed and people are refusing to give him the help he needs.'' it took two grand juries to indict Kerrick. The first refused to do so, suggesting prosecutors seek a lesser charge. But Attorney General Roy cooper's
segregating wards, and experimenting on blacks without permission. i think a lot of those feelings are still lingering in the minds of a lot of AfricanAmericans.” Over the years, the relationship between health service providers and African- Americans have improved, but is still a work in progress, according to Tweedy. “There has been some progress over the years, but it seems to be uneven. it’s kind of like one step forward, two steps back,” said Tweedy. “it’s going in
the right direction, but there are still some situations that are less than ideal.” Bookmarks authors have won hundreds of awards, including more than 100 honorary degrees, multiple Emmy Awards, 10 James Beard Awards and several NAAcP image Awards. The 2015 Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors will begin Thursday, Sept. 10. For a list of authors and storytellers attending this year’s festival visit bookmarksnc.org.
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office tried again. The 14-4 vote by jurors to indict met the minimum needed to charge the officer. Speaking to reporters in Raleigh, cooper wouldn't second-guess his special prosecutors, saying they put on a compelling case and that the manslaughter charge was appropriate based on the evidence. cooper said the shooting shows the need for better and consistent training of law enforcement officers and pushed for pending
legislation to help with it. Putney this week said agency training is being changed and will focus more on how to subdue a suspect. "The loss of Jonathan Ferrell's life is a tragedy. it should not have happened,'' cooper said. The Aug. 21 mistrial led to protests, as some demonstrators lay in the middle of the street soon after the trial ended. Dozens gathered that evening near charlotte's
minor league baseball stadium as a game was in progress, and later some protesters walked through the city and shouted. Police officers stopped the protesters at one point from entering a covered transit center. "i understand the frustration,'' cooper said. "Our prosecutors were frustrated, but i think it's important that we listen to the jury.'' Tom Foreman reported from Winston-Salem.
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panelists in a forum on hinduism said that the local hindu community remained hopeful after a sign for the Winston-Salem hindu temple was shot through in July. the forum, “i have a Question about hinduism,” was the latest in the city of WinstonSalem human relations commission’s series on religion. the sign, which gives the temple’s name, address and contact information, sits on 7.6 acres of land in clemmons that has been purchased for the proposed temple. it was shot at in mid-July with a shotgun, which left more than 60 holes in the sign. it’s still unknown who did it or why. human relations Department Director Wanda allen-abraha said that the panel was held in response to the incident. the panel included members of the area hindu community and Michelle Voss roberts, associate professor of theology at Wake Forest University. Krishna Surabhi, secretary of the Winston-Salem hindu temple, said the hindu community was disappointed in the act, but was also reassured by the affirmation the temple got from nearby churches. “the response from the community, the hindu community as well as other religious communities, has been very supportive,” he said. Winston-Salem temple president Manjunath Shamanna said the shooting made some local hindus scared to come to the site of the future temple, where events are regularly held. he said between the community support the temple has gotten and police that have been at the temple’s bigger events, that fear is starting to fade. “hopefully, going forward the community will realize that there is nothing to fear, when we stand together as a society, as a Winston-Salem society, we can face these kinds of things,” he said. Shamanna, who is also a human relations commissioner, said that vandalism of places of worship is not unique to hindus. Since the incident, he’s had christian friends tell him how their churches had been vandalized at various points. it’ll be next year before construction begins on the temple, which is in the planning and fundraising stages. events, such as prayers on Saturday, are currently held on the site. the closest temple for the 500 hindu families esti-
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WAShington – in a wide-ranging conference call with the Black Press, the nation of islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said the upcoming “Justice or Else” rally set for oct. 10 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March is just the beginning of the movement. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president and CEo of the nnPA and the national director of the 1995 Million Man March, moderated the call, fielding pooled questions from dozens of publishers and editors from Black newspapers across the country. Farrakhan said that walking down the steps of the United States Capitol building and seeing Black men standing together, shoulder-to-shoulder all the way down to the Washington Monument and over to the Lincoln Memorial was his most memorable experience from the Million Man March on oct. 16, 1995. the minister boasted that the men went home and recommitted themselves to their families and wives, others registered to vote, and gang members left their weapons at home. Critics, however, charged that little long-lasting follow-up was done on the local level. Farrakhan said that those who benefit from White supremacy fear the power of unified Blacks, Latinos and all minority people and have continued to work against that unity, since the 1995 march. Farrakhan said that since the Million Man March, the Black community is not as strong as it should be, so the struggle for “Justice or Else” must take place on two fronts. “We can not go to Washington, appeal to our government to intercede to see that Black men and women tried in their courts get justice in accordance with the law and leave our communities in shambles with us killing one another,” said Farrakhan. “We as men and women must take responsibility for our community and rid our community of fratricidal conflict and that strengthens us as we go to our government to demand justice.” Farrakhan said that he thanked god for the women who ignited the Black Lives Matter Movement.
“We honor the young ladies that fashioned that cry and all who have joined on but no one can rob the young sisters of the honor that god used [them] to say something that caught on and today Black lives do matter,” he said. “Let’s go to work in our communities to make sure that all of our people fall in love with their Blackness and say, ‘Black lives matter’ and Black love will make sure that Black lives matter.” the truth matters, too. the United States Park Police (USPP) estimate of 400,000 attendants at the original march wildly contradicted the estimated count provided by march organizers, which was roughly 1.5 million. Working with Boston University, the Park Service later revised its estimate to 837,214 – more than twice the original estimate. With a 20 percent
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Farrakhan noted that Blacks were largely shut out of the prosperity enjoyed by White settlers after the passage of the homestead Act of 1862. Blacks weren’t considered citizens in 1862, a key eligibility requirement that prevented them from claiming any of the millions of acres of free land west of the Mississippi river granted to White settlers by the United States government. “We have to have land, brothers and sisters, as a basis for economic development,” said Farrakhan, proposing a legislative agenda that would promote land ownership in the Black community. Farrakhan encouraged Black business owners to advertise in the Black Press and buy subscriptions to community newspapers, and that part of the estimated $1.1 trillion in annual buying power wielded by the Black community be used to build hospitals, factories and to support Black colleges. he also lamented the anger and frustration that young people have expressed across the nation and that uncontrolled and misdirected anger can lead to great destruction. “We don’t have a lot of time, but we can turn the anger of our community into production,” the minister continued, adding that young people will be more than eager to live productive lives rather than lives of crime and suffering and savage behavior, if properly guided. As the presidential election approaches, Minister Farrakhan warned Blacks against casting their votes foolishly and continuing to vote for the democratic Party that could and should do more for the Black community. he added that he doesn’t see himself voting for democratic candidates hillary Clinton (d-n.y.) or Bernie Sanders (d-Vt.). he made no mention of Willie Wilson, the Black Chicago businessman who is also running for president as a democrat. “the Black vote is a powerful vote,” said Minister Farrakhan. “But unless any of these candidates that are running for president of the United States speak to the need for justice for those that are deprived, why should we give them our vote?”
‘Black lives matter’ and Black love will make sure that Black lives matter.” margin of error, the size of the crowd could have been 655,000 to 1.1 million men, according to Farouk ElBaz, director of Boston University’s Center for remote Sensing. Even the lowest revised estimate was more than twice the size of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Following the controversy over the number of people attending the Million Man March, Congress prohibited the Park Service from making official estimates. Unlike the Million Man March that primarily focused on the empowerment of men of color, the call for “Justice or Else” is meant to address the struggle for justice for Blacks, native Americans, Latinos, women, military veterans, poor Whites and everyone who feels deprived in America. “Even though our struggles may be different, justice is what we seek for all,” said Farrakhan. the minister also praised dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work during the last years of his life that revolved around economic equality, unionization and labor rights and land ownership.
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WAShiNGtoN – Amelia Boynton Robinson, who died Wednesday in Montgomery, Ala. at the age of 104, is being praised as the ‘Rosa Parks’ of the Selma voting rights movement. Mrs. Boynton, as she was known throughout the movement, had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke in July. She was a courageous voting rights crusader who was brutally beaten on “Bloody Sunday” on the edmund Pettus Bridge, the first leg of the Selma to Montgomery, Ala. March that provided the impetus for passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. She and her late husband, Sam Boynton, opened their home to Atlanta-based voting rights organizers representing the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also conducted many of his strategy sessions in the Boynton home. “dr. Boynton was the straw that stirred the drink. She was a major catalyst in the Selma to the Montgomery march,” said Charles Steele, Jr., president and Ceo of SCLC, the organization co-founded by dr. King. “She helped start and more importantly, bring attention to ‘Bloody Sunday’ and her strength, courage and tenacity helped make Selma the historical icon that we know today. dr. Boynton was to Selma what Rosa Parks was to Montgomery,” a reference to the African American seamstress whose refusal to give up her seat to a White patron ignited the 1955 Montgomery, Ala. Bus Boycott that propelled King to national fame. President Barack obama, who was with the wheelchair-bound Boynton in March to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, also praised the civil rights warrior. “Fifty years ago, she marched in Selma, and the quiet heroism of those marchers helped pave the way for the landmark Voting Rights Act,” he said in a statement. “But for the rest of her life, she kept marching – to make sure the law was upheld, and barriers to the polls torn down. And America is so fortunate she did.” obama added, “to honor the legacy of an American hero like Amelia Boynton requires only that we follow her example – that all of us fight to protect everyone’s right to vote.” Rep. John Lewis (d-
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Ga.), whose skull was cracked in Selma on “Bloody Sunday,” said: “this nation has lost a crusader, a warrior, and a fighter for justice. She was one of the most dependable, reliable leaders to stand up for the right to vote in Selma, Alabama and in the American South.” he continued, “Amelia Boynton was fearless in the face of brutal injustice, willing to risk all she had on the frontlines of change in America. She was arrested, shoved and pushed in front of the dallas County courthouse by sheriff Jim Clark. She was knocked down on Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, on the edmund Pettus Bridge as 600 of us attempted to march to Montgomery to dramatize the dire need for voting rights legislation in this country.” Lewis noted that Boynton led voter registration drives in Alabama long before he was born. “She was a co-founder of the dallas County Voters League in 1933 and held voter registration drives throughout the darkest, most dangerous decades of segregation in Alabama, from the 1930s through the 1950s,” Lewis recounted. “in 1964, she became the first African-American woman to run as a democratic candidate for Congress in Alabama.” Born Aug. 18, 1911 in Savannah, Ga., Boynton moved to Selma after graduating in 1927 from what was then tuskegee institute in Alabama, now tuskegee university. She taught in her native Georgia before taking a job in rural dallas County, Alabama as a demonstration agent for the u.S. department of Agriculture, helping residents learn about nutrition, health care, food production, and homemaking. She outlived three husbands. her first husband, Samuel Boynton, whom she married in 1936, died in 1963, the year before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President Johnson. her second husband, Bob Billups, died in 1973. her third husband, James Robinson, a tuskegee institute classmate, died in 1988. She moved to tuskegee, where she was living at the time of her death, to be with him after they were married. She is survived by a son, Bruce Carver Boynton. Another son, Bill Boynton, Jr., died last year. in 1964, a year after the death of her first husband, Boynton ran for Congress, the first female African American to seek that office in Alabama and the first woman of any race to run for Congress as a democrat. She received 10 percent of the vote, a major accomplishment in an era in which few Blacks were allowed to register.
it was Boynton who persuaded dr. King to become involved in the Selma movement, which was captured in the popular movie “Selma,” directed by Ava duVernay. Boynton was portrayed in the movie by Lorraine toussaint. King would often hold strategy sessions in the Boynton home. Boynton was active on the frontlines of the movement. James e. Fager, author of Selma 1965: the March that Changed the South, recounted a 1965 incident. “Mrs. Boynton is a tall, aristocratic-looking woman, not inclined to take any guff from James Clark or his trashy policemen,” Fager wrote. “And when she didn’t move fast enough to please the sheriff, his temper flared. he grabbed her by the back of her collar and pushed her stumbling halfway down the block to a sheriff’s car, in full view of the reporter and the astonished black marchers.”it got even uglier when Boynton attempted to march across the edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma on “Bloody Sunday.” James Fager wrote, “Mrs. Amelia Platts Boynton, who was standing tall only a few ranks from the front a moment before, had been one of the first to fall, clubbed into unconsciousness. As she fell to the pavement, a creased plastic rainhat that someone had given her slipped down over her face. A trooper came by and dropped a tear gas canister right in front of her, and as the piercing liquid and fumes sprayed out, only the wrinkled sheet of plastic kept it from drenching her eyes and going straight into her lungs. “Now from between nearby buildings a line of horses emerged at the gallop, their riders wearing the possemen’s irregular uniform and armed with bullwhips, ropes, and lengths of rubber tubing wrapped with barbed wire. they rode into the melee with wild rebel yells, while behind them the cheers of the spectators grew even louder. ‘Get those goddamned niggers’ came Jim Clark’s voice. ‘And get those goddamned white niggers!’” two photographs from that day were widely-circulated, one showing her lying on the ground with a White Alabama State trooper standing over her with a nightstick. the other picture shows a fellow protester trying to lift her up from the ground. Not only did the marchers complete the 54mile journey to Montgomery, the Alabama state capital, the united States was forever changed as a result of the Selma movement.
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FROM THE DESK OF ERNIE PITT In the spring of 1974, what had been no more than a dream for me, began to materialize. As I approached graduation from the School of Journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill, it was like D-Day. My thoughts: Either you’re going to do it or you’re not. I decided to take a job with The News and Record in Greensboro and scout out Winston-Salem as the place to sow some seeds. Knowing absolutely nothing about WinstonSalem except that it was the fourth largest city in North Carolina without a Black newspaper. I took the first exit off of Business 40 not wanting to miss the city altogether. I exited at the WSSU campus. I drove onto campus by mistake and turned into the parking lot in front of the Alumni Building. I went in and met the first person in the city to discuss my master plan. Her name was Dr. Greene, the alumni chairwoman. She was perhaps the one who confirmed my desire to start a newspaper here. She was very encouraging where others had laughed and scoffed at my idea. On my days off I would come to Winston and see who would help me get my penniless idea going. Here again, I found one individual who saw the vision which God had given me. This man’s name was Frank Murrell. Mr. Murrell was an entrepreneur with only a third grade education but he was a man of God and could see the idea of what a black-owned newspaper could do in a city as racially segregated as Winston-Salem, whose black population at the time was just under 50 percent – hardly a minority. Later on I discovered that there had been another black newspaper here in the ’40s owned by my other mentor, Mr. Carl Russell, Sr. owner along with his wife, of Russell Funeral Home. Between the two they kept me focused on my dream. Mr. Russell was almost elected mayor of Winston-Salem by write-in ballot had not the white establishment not thrown in another black candidate to split the black vote. Sound familiar? Mr. Russell knew the power of the press. He also learned that that power combined with advocacy could be dangerous to your freedom. I came to learn that as well. I was dating Elaine at the time who was working on her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UNCChapel Hill, and visiting on weekends, helping to sell newspapers and typeset copy. She became a steel beam of support to me. We were married 4 years later. She and I sold newspapers; I wrote stories (the first being one about a man who sued his next door neighbor because her rooster crowed too early and too loud). That was the last story for the first issue written on a brown paper bag and published Thursday, Sept. 5, 1974. There were many more stories involving issues that would only be told by The Chronicle, and many excellent editors and journalists who would help me tell them: Like the case of Sheila McKellar who was arrested, taken to the magistrate’s office and when she left that office she was immediately pronounced dead. The many other stories like the castration of a black man in the Washington Park area that not for The Chronicle would never have seen the light of day. Even The trial, conviction and incarceration of Daryl Hunt was tainted by the inaccuracies of the few stories done in the daily. The Chronicle did the only interview with Daryl Hunt to get his side of the story out. Ask Larry Little. At the time, under the leadership of Allen Johnson, editor, The Chronicle received the Community Service Award for coverage of Daryl Hunt. The NC Press judges indicated that without The Chronicle’s coverage, Hunt’s side would have gone uncovered. All told when the facts came out 18 years later the same daily that was a part of the conviction also took credit for his exoneration. I wore many hats in the early days including publisher, editor, and reporter, advertising salesman and circulation manager. John Templeton, our first editor, wrote a 13 part series on the history of black Winston-Salem. When he left The Chronicle he went to become the editor of the nation’s oldest black newspaper, The Afro American in Richmond, Virginia. Who can forget Azzie Wagner who wrote a column called “Social Whirl”? Her portrait hangs in the lobby of The See Committed on A7
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Funnel frustration about Officer Kerrick’s case into positive action To the Editor:
I am disappointed by the North Carolina Attorney General's decision to not retry the Randall Kerrick case [in the shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell] and hope this decision will not lead to greater mistrust within our community. W h i l e many of us are frustrated by today's decision, we must funnel that frustration into positive and productive action that includes serious diaAdams logues about criminal justice reform, greater diversity in jury selection and the underlying prejudices that have an undue influence on our criminal justice system. “I urge people to come together peacefully to unite and heal our city. I remain committed to working with the community, law enforcement and local leaders to ensure tragedies such as this never occur again. My heart breaks for the [Jonathan] Ferrell family; they will remain in my thoughts and prayers. U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC12) Washington, DC
Roy Cooper, let 2nd jury decide case of police officer
sion in place of the people of Mecklenburg County. Political ambition clouds the public trust when the administration of justice is short-circuited. Jury decisions create more trust and faith when they are allowed to move forward, even if a new trial is necessary. Divided juries are not uncommon and the same jury more often than not resolves their differences. Second juries also produce unanimous results. For Roy Cooper to interfere with the continuing proper administration of justice in this case is wrong and unconscionable. Roy Cooper's office already has a very spotty record regarding the proper administration of justice as it related to his supervision of the SBI [State Bureau of Spaulding Investigation]. Subsequently, the SBI was removed from his office. Once again, Roy Cooper is not living up to his leadership responsibilities for our state. Cooper should let the jury decide. Ken Spaulding, Democrat Candidate for Governor Durham, NC
Work to pass laws against dog chaining To the Editor:
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting an unusually harsh and bitterly cold winter for much of the country, including below-normal temperatures for the Northeast and above-average snowfall in the South.
To the Editor:
[Attorney General] Roy Cooper should not block a new jury of 12 Mecklenburg [County] citizens from deciding the case where Jonathan Ferrell was shot 10 times and killed with three police officers present on the scene. Roy Cooper should retry the case. Quite frankly, a politician running for higher office should not make a unilateral and political deci-
As much as we might complain about having to shovel or drive in the snow, no one has it worse than dogs that are forced to spend the winter outdoors, on the end of a chain or in a backyard pen. Constant
exposure to cold temperatures puts dogs in danger of hypothermia, even if they have a doghouse. Every year, chained dogs and even newborn puppies are found frozen to death inside their doghouses after succumbing to the cold. But even in the best weather, spending day after day confined, with no exercise, no companionship, and nothing to do is no life at all for “man’s best friend.” Many chained dogs sink into severe depression or become aggressive and a danger to children who wander too close. Let’s work to pass laws restricting or banning dog chaining – as more than 200 jurisdictions nationwide have already done, including Clayton and 19 other municipalities in North Carolina – and be good neighbors by checking on chained dogs in our community, encouraging people to let their dogs live indoors and always reporting abuse and neglect immediately. Christina Matthies Clayton, N.C.
Ways to make school year successful
To the Editor: Three simultaneous actions will make this school year successful! Students and parents must plan together, do homework together, have family discussions and make education the first priority for the next 10 months in their home. The school system must do a better job of educating “all” of our students. The teachers are trained and must be allowed to teach. The administration must start cleaning house starting with many unnecessary high-paying jobs in central office and use that money to bring back more teachers assistants. The church must become activity-involved in education. Jesus and all the other spiritual leaders were teachers. Every church that has a building should use it MondayFriday as an afterschool safe haven and tutoring outreach center for the “neighborhood children.” We could help eliminate discrimination and increase knowledge in that underused consecrated building. Proverbs 27:17 (Paraphrased) “As iron sharpened iron one person sharpens another.”
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More bad news from General Assembly: Teachers and state employees lose out
The state budget is now 59 days late. That makes it the second latest two-year Guest Columnist state budget since at least 1961 and probably ever. And this from Republican leaders who promised to make government more efficient and transparent. The House and Senate passed another continuing resolution this week that keeps government operating until Sept. 18. The latest resolution comes amid speculation that House and Senate budget leaders are closing in a final agreement on a two-year spending plan. This week the two sides announced they had settled the issue of raises for teachers and state employees. Most of them will not get a salary increase and will instead receive a onetime $750 bonus toward the end of the year. Legislative leaders have not decided on any cost of living increase for state retirees, and it’s hard to be optimistic they will come up with the money for one. Budget subcommittees also received their spending targets, almost all of which were lower than the original House budget, which itself made inadequate investments, particularly in education and human services. Now presumably the subcommittees will begin ironing out the details of a final agreement with major questions remaining, including funding for teacher assistants (TAs) and teachers. The Senate budget cuts 8,500 teachers over the next two years and uses some of the money saved to hire more teachers to reduce class size in the early grades. The House would leave TA funding the same, though it’s been cut dramatically in the last few years. And the funding that is at stake is for the school year that started Monday, Aug. 24, leaving local officials and thousands of teacher assistants wondering about their jobs. It’s also hardly a forgone conclusion that the agreement on the non-raise and other target numbers means lawmakers will pass a final budget by the new deadline. The two sides have dozens of budget items in dispute big and small, maybe the most contentious of which will be tax changes. Both budgets include another decrease in the corporate income tax rate but Senate
have an unfavorable opinion. So not only McCrory is losing to Cooper among the all-important unaffiliated voters, he is significantly less popular with them than Obama, who’s still bitterly attacked every day by groups like Civitas. A tough summer indeed.
Chris Fitzsimon
Another week and the Confederate flag is still flying on North Carolina license plates
leaders want to reduce the personal income tax rate, too. That might hold up a final budget. There are changes in Medicaid, local sales tax distribution, and Gov. Pat McCrory’s bond proposal. None of those are in the budget document at this point, but Senate leaders said this week that they are all still connected. If the General Assembly fails to pass a budget by the new Sept. 18 deadline and takes another week, it would be the latest a two-year budget has passed in modern history. And don’t bet against it. There’s a reasonable chance that a budget deal is coming soon, but there is still a lot of animosity between the House and Senate that will make it a challenge to wrap things up. Meanwhile, teachers, teacher assistants, students and parents wait and worry.
Bad news for McCrory in right-wing poll
The rough summer for Gov. Pat McCrory continues. Not only do lawmakers still seem lukewarm about his top priorities for this legislative session, a poll from a right-wing group generally supportive of McCrory shows him trailing Attorney General Roy Cooper, his likely 2016 opponent, among independent voters. The Civitas Institute, where McCrory’s
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Artist-L. Cornell. Allen Johnson helped launch “Black College Sports Review”. He is now the editor of the editorial page at The News and Record. Angela Wright who gave the school superintendent so much hell that he called her my “pit bulldog.” She went on to the Charlotte Observer. Kevin Walker, Chronicle Managing Editor for 16 years, led The Chronicle in becom-
ing a premiere community newspaper. During the course of publishing, we discovered that the black community was not the only voice neglected in the majority press; there were many small voices. There were numerous nonprofits and small organizations who couldn’t compete for the editorial space in dailies. So The Chronicle expanded its vision to community journalism to be inclusive and to become a bridge between the black and white communities where advocacy, understanding, and a voice
could make a difference. Kevin was a master at community journalism; each week he would put together a collage of stories that covered national, local, business, birthdays, and anniversaries. Kevin deferred his dreams of graduate school for many years, but this August, he was accepted to graduate study at American University. The Chronicle and this community owes Kevin a great deal of thanks for his many years of sacrifice and dedication. We wish him well and know he will make a difference
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Chief of Staff Thomas Stith used to work, issued a press release Friday morning with a headline downplaying the findings. “Civitas Poll Shows McCrory Support Shifts in Key Voting Bloc” was how it was billed and what the poll apparently found was that McCrory now trails Cooper among unaffiliated voters 34-32 percent. McCrory was the choice of 44 percent of unaffiliated voters in a June Civitas survey. You would think that the headline of the release might be, “Cooper pulls ahead of McCrory with unaffiliated voters,” but that p r o b a b l y Cooper wouldn’t sit too well with the McCrory camp. The poll also found that 50 percent of unaffiliated voters in the state approve of the job President Obama is doing while 48 percent disapprove. Forty-six percent of the voters surveyed have a favorable opinion of Obama and 44 percent have an unfavorable view of him while only 36 percent of voters view McCrory favorably while 43 percent
wherever he decides to go from there. When The Chronicle coverage included the Hispanic community, Dr. Maya Angelou called to say that now she could say that The Chronicle was truly her hometown newspaper. Dr. Angelou and I became friends and she later warned me that when I began to advocate for not just black people but poor and disenfranchised people that it could be dangerous. She said that when Dr. King included them his fate became prophetic as well as poetic; she reached out to my wife during my incarceration and sent me an autographed copy of her book as a show of support. Dr. “A” was so impressed with our mission and commitment to the community she wrote a column for The Chronicle. We were the only newspaper in America to have her as a columnist, she charged us $33 per column. We miss her voice. There were many other notable editors and community journalists over the years including Yvette Belton, Rudy Anderson, Robin Barksdale Irvin, Angela Wright, Sheridan Hill, Richard Williams, Sam Davis and more recently Layla Garms and Todd Luck. I didn’t have to wear as many hats when Alice Pearson joined our sales team and then Julie Perry. Circulation Manager Melvin Wilkins and Lynn Hairston led the Chronicle in its first circulation audit. Later Mike Pitt became circulation manager and then advertising manager
And in case you are wondering, the State of North Carolina is still selling license plates that feature the offensive Confederate flag, now more two months after Gov. Pat McCrory said in the wake of the Charleston shootings that the state should stop selling them. Maybe those unaffiliated voters are looking for a governor who takes decisive action, not someone who makes a statement and doesn’t follow up on it.
From the Fringe
It has been a while since there’s been a From the Fringe segment of the Follies and this one is a doozy. It comes from George Leef who posted on the primary blog of the John Locke Foundation this week that Florida International University Law Professor Elizabeth Foley “nailed it” in her take on the horrific murder of two journalists at Roanoke television station. Foley’s post that Leef was so taken by described the obviously troubled suspect who was a former employee of the station and shot himself after the murders, as “a sad but ineluctable product of the progressive left’s incessant race-baiting and claims of minority entitlement. He is essentially, the love child of Al Sharpton and President Obama (with Elizabeth Warren as the surrogate).” Lovely.
Chris Fitzsimon, Founder and Executive Director of NC Policy Watch, writes the daily Fitzsimon File, delivers a radio commentary broadcast on WRALFM and hosts “News and Views,” a weekly radio news magazine that airs on multiple stations across North Carolina. Contact him at chris@ncpolicywatch.com. URL to article: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2015/08/28/the-follies-234/
Ernie Pitt accepts the top NNPA award for The Chronicle in 2008.
before starting his own business. Business staff like Verisia West, Ericka Asbury, Vicky Warren (deceased), LA Cheryl Mitchell, and most recently Andrea Moses all helped this newspaper better serve our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Paulette Moore continues to be in a category by herself as the consummate ambassador with Chronicle visitors and assisting with community news submissions. Now, 41 years later we’re still here … stronger than ever thanks be to God. And, we are grateful for the many people who are proud Chronicle readers. They know that they are always welcome in our office and that we always have time for them and the issues that
suffocates and smothers progress in our community. We are extremely proud and blessed with this issue and we thank our more than 25,000 readers for your continued support of this, YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER. May God bless each and every one of you and we expect to be around 41 more years. Make sure you let your children and grandchildren know this story. Please forgive an old publisher for being long winded in his memories on The Chronicle’s 41st anniversary (birthday). I am sure I have omitted thanking some people; please charge it to my head and not my heart. Thank you WinstonSalem for 41 years and an awesome journey in community publishing.
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the national battleground fo r voting rights, the North Carolina leg of the march will concentrate on the most fundamental constitutional right – the right to vote. While leaving the office, howard said he was excited to see so many members of the community support the event. linda Sutton, field organizer for Democracy N.C. and secretary of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACp, said the 2013 law has already disenfranchised a number of African-American voters. “on the Democracy N.C. website, we have a
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document showing how this monster voter suppression bill has already had an affect on African-American voters,” Sutton said. “We had a good turnout,” said howard. “i am glad to see members of the community get involved in this movement.” the letter deliveries were part of America’s Journey for Justice, a march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington, D.C. each state along the 840-mile trip is focused on a different issue. North Carolina has been deemed the national battleground for voting rights. letters were also delivered to representatives offices’ in Wilson,
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Asheboro, Greenville, Chapel hill, Graham, Bolivia, Concord, Mooresville, Gastonia, Spruce pines, Greensboro, Fremont, Wilmington, Asheville, Charlotte, and raleigh. there will be a Mass Voting rights rally today (thursday, Sept. 3) in raleigh. people are asked to gather at Shaw University at 4 p.m. to march into downtown raleigh, and at 5 p.m. to gather at Bicentennial Mall, 16 W. Jones St. for the rally and program. For more information on America’s Journey for Justice visit www.naacpnc.org.
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Isaac Howard, president of the local NAACP branch delivers a letter demanding U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx’s support on the Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore, strengthen, and advance the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
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July 11, a federal court case filled by the state branch began and lasted three weeks in Winston-Salem. A judge now will determine whether recent changes in the state’s election laws discriminate against black voters. to educate the public on the court case (N.C. NAACp vs. McCrory), the state branch sponsored a number of information sessions, and rallies were held across the state. “We want our annual convention to reflect all the work we have been doing as a state branch,” said Howard holmes-Johnson. “We want this year’s festival to be the biggest and best yet.” the annual convention will begin with a religious emphasis Day luncheon at emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive. other events during the convention include a political action luncheon, delegates’ reception and awards banquet. the N.C. NAACp Youth & College Division will also sponsor a number of events during the convention, including a youth night and dance. legislative meetings will also be held during the convention, where budget reports and elections for officers will take place. only chosen delegates from each branch can attend these events. the locations for a number of events are still being decided. Winston-Salem Branch president isaac howard said during a recent meeting that he is happy that the convention will be held in Winston-Salem this year and said he is going to need the help of the entire community. “We are currently looking for volunteers,” said howard. “We have to make sure our city is well represented when the convention arrives.” For more information on the 72nd Annual North Carolina State NAACp Convention, visit www.naacpnc.org. to volunteer for the convention, contact president isaac howard at 336-287-4861.
UNCSA schedules open houses for prospective high school and college students
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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, UNCSA says. open houses have been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, for high school programs in dance, drama, music and visual arts, and Friday, oct. 2, for college programs in dance, design and production, drama, film and music. online registration is required. During the open houses, visitors will have a guided walking tour of the campus that includes movie set facades, music and dance practice rooms, and stunning performance venues and screening spaces; will meet the deans, faculty, and current students; and will talk to admissions counselors for information about how to apply. An arts conservatory of international renown, UNCSA was the first statesupported, residential school of its kind in the nation. the school’s mission is unique: to train students in high school through graduate school for professional careers in the performing, visual and film and television arts. performance is an integral part of the training program, and students, faculty and guest artists present more than 300 public performances and screenings annually.
UNCSA students study with resident master teachers who have had successful careers in the arts and who remain active in their professions. Noted guest artists frequently bring lessons directly from the contemporary arts world. prospective students can find links to registration forms and agendas at http://www.uncsa.edu/adm issions/openhouse.htm. For questions about open house, contact the office of Admissions at openhouse@uncsa.edu, or 336770-3290. open house attendees under 18 must arrive with a legal guardian or provide a parental/guardian signature and contact information upon check-in. About the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is America’s first state-supported arts school, a unique stand-alone public university of arts conservatories. With a high school component, UNCSA is a degreegranting institution that trains young people of talent in dance, design and production, drama, filmmaking and music. established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, the School of the Arts opened in Winston-Salem (“the City of Arts and innovation”) in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system when it was formed in 1972. For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu.
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halls of The Chronicle’s office, but have now been given to Eller’s family. Pitt said the spots where those awards hanged will remain empty in honor of Eller. Eller was born in Boomer, N.C., and attended school in Wilkes County. He earned an associate degree in Arts/English and Journalism from Wilkes Community College, a bachelor’s degree from WSSU and a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His sports reporting went beyond the written word. He became the Voice of the Rams as a public address announcer for WSSU sports. He hosted a live Monday evening callin radio show, “Let’s Talk Spots” on WAAA, which often included legendary WSSU Coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines and national guests he’d interview over the phone. Eller also became a BET Budweiser sports reporter. Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Director Tim Grant was a player for the championship-winning WSSU basketball team in the late ’70s when he met Eller, who was one of the few newspaper reporters covering WSSU sports. After Grant graduated from WSSU, he was a coach there in the1980s and Eller covered his Lady Rams softball team winning repeated CIAA championships. He said Eller was an exceptional sports writer “Without a doubt, he was one of the best,” Grant said Along with sports reporting, Eller had a long career with the Parks and Recreation Department beginning in 1975. During
his 30-year career, he worked at Old Town, Georgia Taylor, Sprague, Happy Hill and Little Creek recreation centers. Eller did pioneering work with special populations in the recreation department, including bringing Beep Ball for blind softball players to the state. He coached the Smokers wheel chair basketball team. Eller also served as the chairman of the local Special Olympics and coached a gold medal winning Special Olympics team. Grant said Eller had the perfect skill set for his work. “He had the perfect attitude to work in parks and rec,” he said. “Because he enjoyed people, he was interested in all people, always had something humorous to say, was always willing to help any and everybody, and he was one of those employees who wasn’t always watching the clock. He would work until he got the job done.” Eller’s wife, Dianna, whom Eller married in 2003 after a long courtship, said he truly enjoyed his work at local recreation centers. “He loved raising the city of Winston-Salem’s children,” she said. After he retired in 2005, he became actively involved in his church, First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue. She said he continued to work with children with his best friend, Dr. William Warren, through First Baptist’s Kids for Christ (KFC) ministry. She said Eller was volunteering with the church up until the day he passed away. She said he was quickwitted and well read and always had something to say about everything. She said he was compassionate
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and helped anyone he came across who needed help. “He was a Samaritan,” she said. “There was no he could pass on the road.” Eller had three children, Marcus Dixon, Jamar Eller Crawford and Jamailya Eller-Mathews, along with 11 grandchildren. Eller-Mathews said her father touched the lives of many children in Forsyth County, especially those who needed it the most. “Daddy could reach anybody,” she said. “It seems like the toughest ones, the ones everybody kind of threw their hands up to, he’d be more patient with them, he’d let them know he really cared, and he did. He was always able to reach the kids that most people had given up on.” Eller-Mathews has fond childhood memories of her father, who she said was a kid at heart with a great sense of humor. He’d ride all the roller coasters with her at Carowinds. He would play Cabbage Patch Kids with her. She took him as her date to her senior prom, where he danced a “Soul Train” line, and she said what he lacked in rhythm, he more than made up for in enthusiasm. She also spent time with her father at his recreation job. It exposed her to people with different disabilities and made her see beyond those disabilities. She said Beep Ball was “awesome to watch.” She said she’ll never forget all the things he taught her. “He was just the best dad. He just had an awesome way of making me feel loved,” she said. “And he was just a great man, great friend, great son and an awesome person, and he will be missed, but I feel his spirit every day.”
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leadership WinstonSalem announced the addition of eight new members to the Board of Directors, and the election of officers for 2015-2016. chairing the Board of Directors is andrew “andy” Dreyfuss, piedmont angel network. Other officers include Vice chair andrew “andy” Brown, cOr 365; Secretary Kathy Goliszek, carolina Urological associates; treasurer lisa Venable, DataMax corp; and immediate past chair is Dr. D. Kathy Stitts, Winston-Salem State University. newly appointed board members are Dr. trae t. cotton, Winston-Salem State University; Dale
“Dek” Driscoll, the Driscoll Group; the rev. Donald Jenkins, St. paul United Methodist church; Joanna lyall, Wake Forest Baptist health; Wendy poteat, Winston-Salem chamber of commerce; Evan raleigh, city of Winston-Salem; claire tuttle; community Volunteer; and Brad Zabel, habitat for humanity of Forsyth county. the Board of Directors acknowledged the contributions of outgoing board members linda Jackson Barnes with the Office of the Mayor for her six years of service; cynthia charles, secretary for her three years of service ; Bishop J.c. hash with St. peter’s World Outreach center for his six years of
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service; thomas “tom” ingram with Wake Forest Baptist health for his six years of service; peter Juran, past board chair for his seven years of service, Dr. Doris páez with Forsyth Futures for her five years of service; Vickie russell with Wake Forest Baptist health for her three years of service, and Karl Yena for his six years of service. With a mission of educating, connecting and energizing leaders to serve and improve the community, leadership WinstonSalem, a 501(c)(3) taxexempt charitable organization founded in 1984, offers a nine-month Flagship program that challenges participants to increase their personal and
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Sisters of Bivouac chapter #530, Order of the Eastern Star’s Scholarship committee awarded two $500 scholarships to two students in Forsyth county. One scholarship was awarded to Saharia porter, a 2015 graduate of carver high School and one to niGeria Barnes-Johnston, a 2015 graduate of Winston Salem preparatory academy. Saharia will be attending Johnson c. Smith University in the fall and niGeria will be attending Forsyth technical community college in the fall and then to a four-year accredited college. Sisters of Bivouac chapter #530, OES, is a prince hall affiliate that strives to better the lives of people in the community through service to others. Under the leadership of lisa W. Smith as Worthy Matron and David peay as Worthy patron, the chapter's theme continues to be "Stars Shining light throughout the community." the chapter provides needed community service to various organizations in the community. “awarding these scholarships to these deserving young ladies is the uplift the chapter seeks to provide to high school students as they inspire to better themselves as they seek knowledge and further their education, as well as teach them about giving back to others in the community,” the chapter said in a statement. hattie B. Fulton serves as chairperson of the Scholarship committee.
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Youth football leagues kick off season
BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
While the college and professional football teams get most of the attention as they prepare to begin their season, a number of youth football organizations have already begun their 2015 seasons, including the Tiny
Indians of the American Youth Football League and the W-S Vikings of the Pop Warner organization. These organizations offer football and cheerleading to children ages 614. The different teams and divisions are separated by age and weight. Both organizations also offer an
unlimited division in which weight is not a factor. Tiny Indians (AFYL)
The Winston-Salem Tiny Indians had their first official game of the season on Saturday, Aug. 29 when they traveled to Clemmons
to take on the Forsyth County Broncos. The Indians got things started off with a win in the Tiny Mite division when they defeated the Broncos 12-0. Coach Leonard Green said he was proud of the way the team played in the opening game of the sea-
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The Broncos were able to regain the edge over the Indians in the next two match-ups, picking up victories in the Cadet and Jr. Pee Wee divisions. The Cadet match-up was a defensive battle that didn’t see a touchdown
from either team until late into the second half. The difference maker came down to turnovers. Although both teams had a number of turnovers, only Broncos were able to turn those turnovers into points. The Broncos were
East Forsyth JV takes care of business in win over Reynolds JV FOOTBALL
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Eagles defenders Jomaad Cater (5 in white) and Nathan Dupke (30) go for the takedown on Demons' receiver Trejan Cannon. BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE
Opportunity knocked frequently on East Forsyth's door in its season opener against Reynolds last Thursday. The visiting Eagles didn't hesitate to cash in and the end result was a 36-12 victory in junior varsity football action at Deaton-Thompson Stadium. East Forsyth took full advantage of favorable field position and Demons miscues to score four of its five touchdowns for the night. Coach Ron Horton's team proved to be anything but one-dimensional offensively. Quarterback Brandon Bullins threw touchdown pass-
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es to Jordan Barrett and Nick Childs. Running back Jaeolon Maxie spearheaded the ground game with a pair
Parkland's Hughes honored by national track association BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE
For the second year in a row, Antwan Hughes of Parkland High is the Coach of the Year for girls track in North Carolina as voted on by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association. Hughes acknowledged that
in accepting the award, his heart is heavy due to the loss of his father, Jacob Hughes, who recently passed away after a brief illness. The association gives recognition to the top boys and girls coaches from each state. From that group, one boys coach and one girls coach will receive the See Honored on B2
of scoring runs. “This first game was about what you would expect,” Horton said. “We had the mistakes and first-game jitters, but we were able to work through it. In spite of that, it's still a win and I'll take it.” The Eagles bolted to a 21-0 lead with 5:05 to go in the first half. East came up with a partial block of Nate Allen's punt from the end zone and took over on RJR's eight-yard line. Four plays later, Maxie scored on a oneyard plunge to give his team a three-touchdown cushion. Reynolds closed strong in the final minute of play in See JV Football on B2
Parkland's Antwan Hughes started coaching 15 years ago as a volunteer with the Tri-City Relays Track Club while he was still a college student at N.C. A&T.
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There are a number of youth football organizations in Forsyth County. But none of the organizations build up the game day hype like the youth Character Football league (yCFl). The yCFl is an alternative to other youth football leagues in Winston-Salem that had mandated weight limits for every age group. in other youth leagues, if a boy did not meet the required weight limit in a specific age group, the child would have to
move up to the next age group, or try to lose weight to remain down. The yCFl provides a avenue for boys ages 5-14 to play, children who were denied acceptance into other leagues because of their weight. Union Baptist Church and its pastor, Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr., started the youth Character Football league in 2009. in years past, the league has held an official draft day to kick off the season. The draft was designed to give every participant in the league a chance to feel like he had made it to the big leagues. According to Mack, the draft was
Youth Character Football League Home Schedule
Sept. 12 against the Trinity Panthers
Oct. 3 against the Southeast Guilford Falcons Oct. 10 against the Carolina Cowboys Oct. 24 against the Eden Prowlers.
All home games will be played at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, 1215 N. Cameron Ave.
one of the signature events of the league. This year for the first time, more travel to play games is involved.
Jaelon Maxie of East Forsyth (6) heads downfield for a sizeable gain.
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the second quarter. Mysta Goodloe connected with Dimaggio Wilson on a 32-yard pass. Two plays later, Goodloe fired a 22-yard touchdown pass to rashon Bethea with 51 seconds remaining to make it a 21-6 game at intermission. The Demons narrowed the deficit early in the third quarter when Charlie Mensh hooked up with Bethea on a 50-yard scoring play. With East Forsyth up by 21-12, it seemed that the tenor of the game had started to turn in rJr's favor.
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able to score two touchdowns off turnovers, enough to come out victorious, 13-0. The long day continued for the indians when the Jr. Pee Wee division fell, 14-6. This week, the indians will have their first home game of the season when they face off against the Greensboro ravens. The indians and Broncos are members of the Piedmont youth Football & Cheer league, which is part of the American youth Football league. There are a number of other AyFl organizations in Forsyth County. For a list of those teams, visit www.pyfcl.com. Tiny Vikings (Pop Warner)
To prepare for the upcoming season, the Winston-Salem Tiny vikings held a scrimmage jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 22. Pop Warner teams from all over the state attended the tournament, held at Mineral Springs Middle School. During the tournament, each team was allowed to be on offense for 15 minutes before giving the ball to the other team. The format used during the tournament is very similar to the format used during scrimmages at the high school and college levels. The jamboree was designed not only to prepare players for the season but for the next level as well. For years, the Tiny viking organization has helped student-athletes transition into the next level. The vikings are the longest running Pop Warner organization in the county.
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National Coach of the year Award. As a youngster, hughes played Pop Warner football with the Tiny vikings and his father was the head coach. The younger hughes remembers all the chat sessions with father/coach where the
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“i told my players that they have to come into every game ready; nothing is going to be handed to us.”
son/player learned how to improve his skills and gain a better understanding of game strategy. “My dad was the one who steered me into coaching,” said hughes. “We used to break down film and go over plays. We'd analyze what went right, what went wrong and what needed to be done to correct mistakes. "Now, i'm finding myself doing the same things he did. From this point on, anything else that i might accomplish in coaching will be done in recognition and in honor of my father's memory.” hughes, who became the Mustangs track coach in 2004, has built a nationally recognized program. last year, Parkland doubled as the Class 4-A state team champions in indoor and outdoor
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Mack said the league treats all participants as a priority and in return they treat them as a priority. A number of local high school
coaches helped out with the league in past seasons. last year coaches from Mt. Tabor, North Forsyth and East Forsyth volunteered with the league. This season, the yCFl will have four home games, including the home opener Saturday, Sept. 12, when they host the Trinity Panthers. last week, the yCFl traveled to Asheboro to take on the Southwest randolph Cougars. The yCFl practice and play its games at Winston-Salem Prep, 1215 North Cameron Avenue. For more information on the YCFL, visit www.unionbaptistwsnc.org.
RJR's Dimaggio Wilson (3) congratulates teammate Rashon Bethea after his 50-yard touchdown reception.
A costly Demons turnover, however, derailed their comeback hopes. A low snap from center got away from Mensh who was lined up in the shotgun. With the Eagles defense set to recover the loose ball and possibly score another touchdown, Mensh kicked the ball out of bounds, which resulted in a safety. reynolds had a short kickoff and East Forsyth took over on the Demon's 39-yard line. The Eagles capped another scoring drive with Bullins' 23-yard touchdown toss to Childs, who made a diving catch in the right corner of the end zone for a 29-12 lead. “i saw a lot of fight out of our guys, and they didn't quit,” said Coach rod Dunlap of reynolds. “There are several areas we need to work on and clean up. if you take
During the jamboree, the viking Sr. Midgets took on a tough competitor f r o m Greensboro. last season, the vikings held the title for t h e Northwest Midget Pop –Chris Key, head coach Wa r n e r Football league. head coach Chris Key told his players that other teams are going to be ready to play them because they are the champions. “i told my players that they have to come into every game ready; nothing is going to be handed to us.” Key said. last season, the vikings competed for the Pop Warner National title in Orlando, Florida, before falling short of their goals of a national title. last Saturday, the vikings traveled to raleigh for the first official game of the season. The Tiny vikings is one of only two members of the Pop Warner organization in the area. The Winston-Salem Tar heels are in their first season as members of the organization.
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away the good field position they had and our turnovers, we're right there. As long as our players continue to buy in to what we're doing, we'll be OK.” The Eagles defense, which had two interceptions and three fumble recoveries, added the finishing touches when Jomaad Cater picked up a fumble and raced 42 yards for the game's final score. “Our defense made mistakes, but they made some plays too,” said horton. “They played well coming down the stretch and gave us good field position, which gave us a lot of chances to put points on the board. We should have scored more, but we'll get better at that. it's a lot easier to get better coming off a win rather than a loss.”
A member of the Forsyth County Broncos Jr. Pee Wee division tries to break free from a defender on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Clemmons Elementary School.
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W A member of the Winston-Salem Tiny Indians Jr. Pee Wee division finds some running room in the first half of Saturdays match-up against the Forsyth County Broncos. The Broncos won the game 14-6.
track. Additionally, the Mustangs won the 4x200 relay at the New Balance indoor Nationals. The year before, Parkland won state team championships indoors and outdoors and claimed the national title in the 4x200 relay at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. “Our program has come a long way and we've accomplished at lot,” said hughes. “But there's no way that any of this would have happened without the help i've gotten from some excellent assistant coaches. i give them a ton of credit because i couldn't done this by myself.” The Mustangs coaching staff includes: Jarrell Elliott (works with quarter-milers and half-milers), Chris Stewart (hurdles/long jump/triple jump), Qmar Cladd (assists hughes with the short sprints), Maurice Morrison (long jump/quarter-milers) and Tyrone holman (hurdles/long jump/triple jump).
holman had been at Parkland up until 2014 and now he's assisting with WinstonSalem Prep's girls, who won the team title at the Class 1-A state outdoor championships last spring. Given hughes' level of success, he's been asked on several occasions about making the move to the college ranks. hughes makes it clear that he's not interested. it's his intention to coach at the high school for at least another eight or nine years. That's because he wants to be available to coach his sons (9-year old Antwan Jr. and 7-year old Caleb) when they get to high school. Both run during the summer months with the lights Out Track Club, which is owned by hughes. “i'm in this for the long run,” said hughes. “i've worked with so many other people's youngsters who have gone to college on track scholarships. So, it's only right that i do the same for my own kids.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga comments during a post-match interview.
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For seven straight years, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has ranked among the world's Top 15.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga plays in Winston-Salem Open
By CrAiG T. Greenlee FOr The ChrOniCle
in his 12 years on the pro tennis circuit, JoWilfried Tsonga of France has become one of the game's most recognizable personalities. he made a name for himself in 2008 when he reached the finals of the Australian Open as an unseeded player. As a pro, Tsonga has won 11 tournament titles in singles. in the process, he's proven himself as a worldclass elite. For the last seven years, he's ranked among the Top 15 in the world (ATp). During that stretch, he was in the Top
10 five times, which includes a career-high no. 5 ranking in 2012. Tsonga's career earnings total over $15.3 million in singles and doubles. During last week's Winston-Salem Open (WSO), Tsonga's star power was put on full display. After winning his first-round match against Denis istomin, he stood at center court and hit tennis balls into the stands for fans to collect as souvenirs. While walking back the locker room after that match, he was besieged by a throng of well-wishers who wanted pictures and autographs and he happily obliged. Seeded third at the WSO, Tsonga was eliminated in the third round by Steve Johnson, who advanced to the semifinals. earlier this week, Tsonga was matched up against Jarkko nieminen of Finland in the first round of
the U.S. Open. When healthy, Tsonga, 19th in the world rankings last week, is formidable. Standing 6-feet-2 and weighing 200 pounds, he's at his best when his serve (130 mph) is right. Tsonga's booming forehand is equally impressive. he was a semifinalist in this year's French Open. Tsonga, whose father is African (Congo) and whose mother is French, is one of the few active players who have advanced to the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slam events (French Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open) during his career. plus, he's one of only three players to register Grand Slam victories against the top four men's players – roger Federer, rafael nadal, novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
early-round victory, Tsonga granted this interview with SportsWeek.
SW: in making the decision to play in the Winston-Salem Open, did you view the tournament as a means to prepare for the U.S. Open which is scheduled the following week? Tsonga: i didn't come to play in this tournament to help me prepare for the next week. i came because i was looking to play some good tennis and move up in the (world) rankings. i'm looking to get back in the top 16, and possibly the top eight.
SW: prior to the Winston-Salem tournament, you had only played in eight tournaments because of an early-season injury to your forearm. Do you feel like you're beginning to get back on track?
played that much, my game feels fresh and i'm not worn out. But on the other hand, it's always tough to come back after being out for a period of time. it's like i have to start all over again from the bottom and work my way back to the level i was at before being injured.
SW: it seems that you tend to struggle in your first-day matches. But in most cases, you're still able to win and advance in the rounds. how do you manage to play well enough to win when you're not at the top of your game? Tsonga: in tournaments, i usually play better and better with each match. it's always been like that with me. i've never played really well on my first day of competition. As i play more matches, i get more accustomed to the playing surface, which is always a big factor in how well i perform.
SW: you recently celebrated your 30th birthday. how much longer do you plan to compete on the pro circuit? Tsonga: The fact that i'm still around proves that i still believe in myself and my ability to play at the highest level. i'll keep going until i feel like it's time for me to stop.
SW: regardless of what city or country you play in, there's no denying that you're the crowd favorite. how does it feel to be so well received in your travels?
Tsonga: i don't know what it is that i do that causes me to get such warm welcomes. i play all over the world and that's what happens everywhere i go. i'm very pleased with that because it means that people think a lot of me.
City receives donation to improve local tennis clubs during Winston-Salem Open event
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On Wednesday, Aug. 26, a number of children from Forsyth County participated in the emirates “returns” Tennis Clinic at the Wake Forest indoor Tennis Complex. The clinic was designed to teach children the basic skills of tennis, including the important skill of being able to return the ball. emirates “returns” is part of the emirates Airlines US Open Series, a series of tennis tournaments held in different cities across the nation. While partnering with the USTA (United States Tennis Association)
in the aftermath of his
Foundation, the emirates Airlines US Open Series makes charitable donations to each host city. The donations to each city include educational programming, tennis equipment and facility improvements. During this year’s clinic, the city received a cash donation of $5,000 and $5,000 in equipment. The cash donation will be used to organize tennis tournaments and clinics at the different tennis clubs in WinstonSalem. Tamer hegazy, director of tennis at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex, said he has really seen the sport of tennis grow over the years.
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“The city does a good job of setting up tournaments and clinics at the different clubs in the area.” The Wake Forest Tennis Complex was built in 1997 and is home to the Demon Deacons men’s and women’s tennis programs. According to hegazy, the complex also offers local memberships and is open to the local community. During the summer months, the complex offers a number of programs and clinics for children. “During our summer camps, we have over 200 participants each year,” said hegazy. “We have also been able to give scholarships to a number of participants.”
The complex also offers a number of scholarships to deserving camp and clinic participants through a partnership with the north Carolina Tennis Association. hegazy said youth participation in the sport has really grown.
“i’ve been here for 13 years,” said hegazy. “it’s good to see that the youth in the area are becoming more interested in tennis.” The Wake Forest indoor Tennis Complex is located at 100 W. 32nd St. For more information on the complex, visit www.wfuitc.com
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The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Brion Dunlap as an assistant coach for the rams for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Brion Dunlap will join the Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball coaching staff after previously spending the past five seasons as an assistant coach at the College of the holy Cross. “Brion Dunlap is an extremely well-rounded
coach with recruiting contacts all over the country”, says WSSU head coach James Wilhelmi. “his experiences as a Division i player at Old Dominion, a high school coach and as a division one assistant coach make him a rising star in the coaching business and a valuable asset to our program. We are very fortunate to have him join the WSSU ram family”, added Wilhelmi. he helped the Crusaders to an overall record of 34-30 the last two seasons, and in the 2013-14 season, holy Cross finished with a 20-14 record,
good for their first 20-win season since 2006-2007. holy Cross also placed third in the patriot league with a 12-6 mark in conference games, and received
an invitation to the C o l l e g e i n s i d e r. c o m Tournament. holy Cross’ 68-65 victory at Brown in the first round of the 2014 CiT was its first in a
national postseason tournament since 2004-2005. Overall, Dunlap helped the Crusaders to three finishes in the top half of the patriot league standings in five seasons. holy Cross placed third in the conference in both 2010-2011 and 2013-2014, and fourth in 2011-2012. Dunlap came to holy Cross after serving as an assistant coach at Mount St. Mary’s University for the previous seven years. in 2008, the Mountaineers won the northeast Conference Tournament title and posted the first nCAA Division i
Tournament victory in school history, with a 69-60 win over Coppin State in the opening round. . Dunlap is a 1998 graduate of Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree in human services counseling. he was a four-year starter for the Monarchs on the hardwood, helping lead the team to two nCAA Tournament appearances and two Colonial Athletic Association titles. Dunlap was named to the CAA Allrookie team in 1995 and the CAA All-Tournament team in 1997.
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Carver Class of 1964 honors Piggott for community service
Ben Piggott was honored by the Carver Sr. High Sr. High School Class of 1964 and given a Martin Luther King Jr. Award for community service during the Carver High School Alumni Association, Inc. Alumni Breakfast that was held at Carver Sr. High School on Saturday, Aug. 22. Piggott said he was happy and honored to receive the award but he quickly thanked God, his staff (Beverly Ligons, Brian Leak and Karen Sterling) and great volunteers at the center that assist him with programs. The Class of 1964 was celebrating 50 years as being students from Carver Sr. High School. Piggott thanked them and told them that the award will be on display in the glass case at the Carl H. Russell, Sr. Community Center for the community to see.
Ben Piggot (second from left) thanks the Carver High School Alumni Association, Inc. for his award. Submitted Photo
HBCU All-Star Program accepts first student from Voorhees
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) recently selected the first-ever Voorhees College student as an “HBCU All-Star.” She is a native of Winston Salem. Voorhees student Tyler B. Duncan was informed that she was selected from an application pool of more than 400 students from HBCUs across the United States to become an HBCU ambassador to the White House. Out of 70 HBCUs only 83 students were selected. To qualify as an “HBCU AllStar,” students must display excellence in academics and community involvement through the Duncan submission of their college transcripts, resume, an essay and letters of recommendation. “Since coming to Voorhees, I’ve strived to be a student leader and positive role model to my peers,” Duncan said. “Receiving this acceptance into the program will help me further achieve this goal.” Duncan is a senior majoring in biology, who serves as the president of the Eta Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta and a member of the Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Culture Club. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to pursue a master’s degree in zoology. For more information, contact Megan Freeman, Voorhees’ director of communications, at 803-7801191 or at mfreeman@voorhees.edu
WSSU Student Affairs gains workplace honor
Winston-Salem State University’s division of Student Affairs was selected one of 2015’s most promising places to work at minority-serving institutions, according to a survey study. The study was conducted by the Center for Higher Education Enterprise (CHEE) in collaboration with Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) – College Student Educators International. After being well received in 2014, the second edition of Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (PPWSA) was released in the Feb. 26 edition of Diverse magazine. As a supplement to the 2015 most PPWSA, Diverse agreed to spotlight additional top performing student affairs divisions at three institution types. This look at research institutions is the second installment of that three-part series. With a focus on workplace diversity, staffing practices, and work environment, the CHEE research team used a web-based survey approach to examine categories such as family friendliness, salary/benefits, and professional development opportunities, to name a few. WSSU was one of only six institutions nationwide named to the list.
WFU School of Business associate dean wins prestigious national teaching award
Wake Forest University School of Business faculty member Matthew Phillips has been named the Charles M. Hewitt Master Teacher by the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB), the international organization of professors who teach law in business schools. Phillips, a professor of practice in business law and ethics, teaches across the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs. He is also associate dean of the working professional MBA programs and Bern Beatty Fellow. “I was excited about the opportunity to show my business law colPhillips leagues some of the exciting work we’re doing at Wake Forest,” Phillips said. “Any award is humbling, but it’s a special honor to be recognized by colleagues from across the country.” Phillips received undergraduate and law degrees from Wake Forest and a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University. He is admitted to practice law before state and federal courts of North Carolina, the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court. As an instrument-rated pilot, Phillips enjoys flying single-engine planes, and he is a pilot and legal officer in the Civil Air Patrol (the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary).
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Black Chamber of Commerce The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce will meet today (Sept. 3) at 6:30 p.m. at The Enterprise Center on 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Attorney S. Wayne Patterson will be the presenter. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. For more information contact Gloria Hairston at 336575-2006. Hunger Action Day Second Harvest will kick off Hunger Action Day today (Sept. 3) at 10 a.m. as part of Hunger Action Month at 3655 Reed St. Titan Farms and Harris Teeter will donate 18,000 pounds of peaches to Second Harvest. Event is open to the public. For more information, contact Jenny Moore at 336784-5770 or email Jmoore3@secondharvest.org. Roundtable discussion The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center will have a discussion about value proposition today (Sept. 3) at noon at The Enterprise Center on 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The event is free to the public. For more information, call 336-734-6900.
Big Four Ticket Sale The Big Four will be selling tickets today (Sept. 3) and every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #128 on 4617 Old Rural Hall Road. These tickets are for the Big Four Annual Reunion Oct. 14-17. For more information, contact Linda Rogers at 336331-3261, Judy Brown at 336-767-1487 or Robert Noble at 336-764-0980.
Research Night The National MS Society will host an event called Research Night 2015: “Promising New Research and Treatments”, today (Sept. 3) at the Old Salem Visitor Center on 900 Old Salem Road. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Richard A. Sater, MD, PhD. For more information, call the MS Society at 1-800-344-44867. MCPD Meeting The Winston-Salem Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities (MCPD) will be on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Adaptables office on 3908 Westpoint Blvd. Suite B. There will be a discussion and planning of the upcoming banquet to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month that will be on Friday, Oct. 16 at Goodwill Industries. For more information call 336-767-7060.
Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Walkertown Branch Library on 2969 Main St. in Walkertown. Space it limited, reservation is required. For more information and to make reservations, call the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217. Entrepreneurship workshop There will be an entrepreneurship workshop Sept. 9 through
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Sept. 11, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Love Community D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation office, 3980 N. Liberty St. Topics will include products and services, marketing, financials and more. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to register call 336-306-8119. Sierra Club Meeting The Sierra Club Foothills Group will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Single Brothers Workshop on 10 Academy St. in Old Salem. There will be a discussion on climate change and clean power plan for North Carolina. Several speakers will be present. Potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Cornelia Barr at 336-409-2772 or email cbdub@me.com.
Conversation on Hunger 88.5 WFDD, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, and Wake Forest University’s Pro Humanitate Institute will host a community conversation on the issue of hunger in the Piedmont called Feeding Challenge on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Atrium at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, located at 575 N. Patterson Ave. A reception will follow the event. For more information and to register, go to www.wfdd.org or www.hungerncnc.org.
‘Come Fly with Us’ The New Winston Museum, at 713 Marshall St., will be having its “Come Fly with Us” event on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is in celebration of New Winston Museum and the upcoming exhibit "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: WinstonSalem's Wheels of Change." Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased on NWM’s website at www.newwinston.org. For more information, call 336-7242842 ext. 103, visit www.newwinston.org, or email info@newwinston.org. Exhibit launch The International Civil Rights Center and Museum will have their exhibit launch on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on 134 S. Elm St. in Greensboro. Reception will be at 6 p.m. The presenter will be Logie Meachum on “Bills of Sale: Slave Deeds of Guilford County. “The exhibition will be from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31. For more information call
336-274-9199. Plant sale The Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers is having their annual Plant Sale on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building at 1450 Fairchild Road. A large variety of native plants, herbaceous perennials, flowering shrubs, trees, and gently used garden accessories and tools are being offered. For more information contact Teresa Lowry at 336-682-6792 or email teresalowry65@gmail.co m.
Storybook gathering The Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem invites the community to attend its largest annual fundraising event, the 2015 Storybook Soirée on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Millennium Center on 101 W. Fifth St. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s bestselling Harry Potter book series, this year’s event will benefit local children by bringing to life for adults the majesty and mystique of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Tickets are $80 a person and are available now at www.storybook.myab.co. Bridal Fair & Fashion Show The first annual Multicultural Bridal Fair and Fashion Show will be on Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at The Enterprise Center on 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Brides, grooms, and the community are invited to this event. For more information call 336-734-6900. ‘Taste of the Farm’ The Farm at The Children’s Home, located at 1001 Reynolda Road, will host the “Taste of the Farm”, on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event offers a “taste” of dishes created by Winston-Salem chefs using fresh produce grown on The Farm. Tickets are $25 that includes all food and beverages, will be sold at the following locations: Robinhood YMCA, Mondays, 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; William G. White YMCA, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Coffee Park on Reynolda, Thursdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 336-575-6102. Alumni bus trips The Kimberley Park Alumni Association of Winston-Salem State University is planning bus trips to accompany
the RAMS Football team against Valdosta State in Atlanta, Georgia (Sept. 12), and Tuskegee in Auburn, Alabama (Sept. 18th). For more information contact Barbara Manning at 336-7236471 for details.
‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week class for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place at Trinity Glen, 849 Waterworks Road, Winston-Salem, on Tuesdays, Sept. 15Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to noon. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. Class fills quickly, so early registration is suggested. To register or get more information, call Linda Lewis at 748-0217.
Four Season Vegetable Garden The Forsyth County Extension will be having a seminar on how to grow your vegetables in all four season on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at noon at the Reynolda Manor Library on 2839 Fairlawn Dr. Speaker will be Bill Colvin. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register call 336-703-2960.
American Perspectives Old Salem Museums and Gardens presents, “American Perspectives” featuring Mark Kelly with Gabby Giffords “Endeavour to Succeed” on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Stevens Center of the UNC School of Arts on 405 W. Fourth St. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from the Stevens Center Box Office online, in person, or by phone (336-721-1945). Ticket prices are $50 for Lower Level, $35 for Upper Level, and $10 for Students (upper level only), not including taxes and fees. Active military personnel and veterans as well as groups of 10 or more will receive a 10percent discount. For more information, visit www.oldsalem.org/mark kelly.
Entrepreneurship Mixer The Forsyth Tech Innovation Quarter in partnership with entrepreneurial ecosystem partners in Forsyth County will have an innovation event on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 525 Vine St. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 336-757-3802.
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Happening Now Church anniversary New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Drive, will continue its 36th Church Anniversary today (Sept. 3) and tomorrow (Sept. 4) at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers will include Bishop Andrea Miller-Nash, Apostle Wallace Gaither and Apostle Brenda McCloud. For more information call 336-7712111. Sept. 6
Church anniversary There will be a church anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. at Born Again Free Church on 741 Moravia St. featuring the Born Again Free Church Mass Choir. Barbara G. Adams is Pastor and Overseer Bishop. For more information, go to www.bornagainfreechurch.org.
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Gospel jazz artist and comedian minister to appear at St. James
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The Women’s Day Committee of St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Avenue at the corner of 15th Street (across from the U.S. Postal Office), is sponsoring a pre-Women’s Day “Evening of Entertainment” Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. Nelson Roberts, gospel jazz musician who will soon release his debut album, will perform. The development of his distinctive style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up in a talented musical family meant that Nelson was always surrounded by different forms of music. His mother is a part-time soloist and lead singer with a gospel group, and his See St. James on B6
Choir anniversary St. Mark Baptist Church Inspirational Choir will be celebrating its 41st choir anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. on 1100 Manly St. Special guest will be “Leon and the Gospel Tornadoes" and "Anthony Davis and the Gospel Intruders". Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is pastor. For more information call 336-7236396.
Beginning Sept. 12 Family and Friends Weekend Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church will have its family and friends weekend beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Life Enrichment Center on 101 N. Dunleith Ave. The event is free and open to the public. The Family and Friends worship service will be on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones is pastor. For more information contact the church at 336-725-7390 or go to www.zion-memorial.org. Sept. 14
Bible class The Sovereign Grace Bible Institute will begin its fall classes on Sept. 14. This will be a one-and-a-half year certificate program. On Monday nights, Ephesians and Practical Lessons on the Christian Life will be the topics. On Tuesday nights, there will be classes on the book of Romans and studies in Systematic Theology. An Old Testament Survey class will be added in the third semester. Classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2712 Bon Air Ave. If you are interested in this type of in-depth Bible study, please call Elder Warren Burrell at 336-924-6001 or 336-682-6782. The final registration day will be on Sept. 11. For more information visit the website at www.sgchapel.org. Beginning Sept. 16 Medicare Seminar Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will host a seminar titled “What’s New in Medicare for 2016” on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at noon, and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the church. The seminar is free and open to the public but you must pre-register. You must provide your name, phone number and which day you wish to attend. To register and for additional information, contact the church at 336-788-7023. Sept. 20
Gospel concert The Concert Series Committee of Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, will sponsor the Glenn Burleigh Concert Choir of Greensboro in concert on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. Will "EJ" Furches (Minister of Mime) will be the guest performer. The general public is invited to attend. The concert is free, however there will be an offering lifted during the intermission. There will be a reception following the concert. The Rev. Toure' C. Marshall is the senior pastor of Grace. For more information, contact committee chairman and PR director Rudolph V. Boone Sr., at 336-7674087.
Jamenszanna Sudler, president of the local chapter of Church Women United, presents Linda Sutton with a community service award during the prayer breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 29 at St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Photos by Tevin Stinson
Rev. Kelly P. Carpenter speaks to the crowd after receiving a community service award during the prayer breakfast.
Hartsfield applauds Church Women United for community service
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As part of its 2015 Human Rights Celebration, Church Women United held a prayer breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 29 at St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. After the breakfast, Jamenszanna Sudler awarded the Rev. Kelly P. Carpenter and Linda Sutton with awards for their community service. Special guest speaker Judge Denise Hartsfield said she has worked with both recipients in the past and they both deserve the award. “Our community would not be the same without these two,” she said. Hartsfield is a district court judge for the 21st Judicial District, which covers Forsyth County. During her speech Hartsfield said churches in the community should continue to work in the community.
“The churches in the area have to continue to do work outside the walls of the church,” said Hartsfiled. “We need more organizations like this one who are about bringing people together, and working together.” Church Women United is an organization of Christian women working for a world of peace and justice for all. Founded in 1941, Church Women United has organized into more than 1,200 local and state units. The movement represents Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women. “Reverend Carpenter is the poster child of with the fight for human rights,” Hartsfield said. Carpenter is the senior pastor at Green Street United Methodist Church. Carpenter has been working with a number of organizations that fight for equal human rights. Hartsfield went on to See Breakfast on B6
Judge Denise Hartsfield was the special guest speaker during the prayer breakfast Saturday, Aug. 29. Hartsfield is a district court judge for the 21st Judicial District.
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Prayer Around the Jail On Friday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m., members of the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries will gather around the Forsyth County Jail on 201 N. Church St. to form a human prayer circle. The theme this year is “Overcoming Guilt and Shame.” For more information, call Claudette at 336-759-0063.
Ongoing Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Dr., in partnership with second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, 8 to 10 a.m. Boutique SJ Boutique Free clothes closet is open every second, fourth and fifth Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each month at St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave. Open to the public. Volunteers needed. Contact 336-995-1464.
Noon-Day Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of Power and Commitment. A
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Members of Church Women United gathered at St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday, Aug. 29 for a prayer breakfast. The breakfast was part of the organization’s Human Rights Celebration.
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Lesson Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
Disciples” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”. Luke penned this book as a continuation of his By the end of this lesson, first book (the Gospel of Luke). Mildred we should Both were written to Peppers • Recognize the power of Theophilus, a Roman official. prayer, individually and comActs is the history of the Sunday munally Christian Church in the New School Lesson • Understand the need to Testament. The book also be on one accord defends Jesus’ teachings to the • Seek empowerment Jews and the Gentiles. It prothrough the Holy Spirit vides guidelines for the church and shows the “triumph of Background: The Fall Christianity in the face of perlessons (September – November) are based on the book of secution” (Zondervan’s NIV Study Bible). Acts. “The Christian Community Comes Alive” is the The Jewish hierarchy – the Sanhedrin, Sadducees, and quarter’s theme that will take us on the journey of church See Peppers on B6 growth. Some refer to this book as the “Acts of the
The former Winston-Salem school holds 42nd founding reunion
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Sister Clara Muhammad Elementary and Secondary School alumni gather in Winston-Salem
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Sister Clara Muhammad Elementary and Secondary School (SCMS), 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive, operated in Winston-Salem from January 1973 to June 1988. on May 23, for the first time in 42 years, former teachers, principals, the founding director, parents, the now adult students and their children and even their children’s children converged on the Carl H. Russell Community Center to honor the 42nd Founding of the Winston-Salem Sister Clara Muhammad School. Nearly 100 attended, coming from near and far. Though everyone had aged as the years have gone by, the sheer presence of so many was a rallying indication that the courageous, determined, and committed spirit that founded the school had not diminished, organizers said. They said that it was evident that what is right and good seeks its own level and is redirected for posterity. As a result, another gathering is being considered for the very near future. There were others that were not able to come the first time but are excited about the next time. over the 15-year period, annual enrollment at the school ranged from 15 to a high of 62 students of both Muslim and Christian faiths. The school had an accelerated curriculum was designed for a student who entered at 3½ years old to complete pre-kindergarten through high school at SCMS and graduate in 11 years. The school operated year-round. Though the school was co-ed, in the early years male students attended in the morning and female students attended in the afternoon. Families paid a modest tuition payment for each child;
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applaud Carpenter for his work on a program that is working to remove the question regarding past arrests from applications. “That is one program that I am totally behind.” said Hartfield. “I am glad that is one program that Reverend Carpenter is pushing for.” Linda Sutton, field organizer for Democracy N.C., has been active in the Winston-Salem community
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parents exposed him to a wealth of music as a child, all of which influenced his development.
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lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.
Food and Pantry Clothes Closet Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The Food pantry and Clothes Closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all question to Missionary Tammy orr at 336-744-3012.
Monthly Service Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth
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pharisees – thought that killing the rebel Jesus would solve all of their authority issues. They honestly believed that crucifying Him would scare His followers into silence. The reverse happened on the Day of pentecost (Acts 2)! Not only did that event empower Jesus’ followers but His teachings were spread throughout the Mediterranean World. Instead of cowering down to the powers that be, the Spirit made the apostles bold while more and more converts were being added to the movement. The Sadducees and pharisees watched the growth of the movement; something had to be done. After peter and John healed a cripple man (Acts 3), the Sanhedrin (Jewish court) took action. Both apostles were
other financial support was obtained strictly from the charitable efforts and support of the believers and friends of the sponsoring Masjid Al Muminum of Winston-Salem. There were six high school graduation ceremonies, namely Classes of 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, and 1985. Graduates attended and or graduated with undergraduate degrees from Bennett College, N.C. A&T State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Greensboro; some went on to obtain graduate degrees. The school was directed by Imam Irvin Shakir (spiritual leader), from 1973-1988. School principals were Sister Gail McCarthy (Jan. 1973-Spring 1974); Sister Kathann El-Amin (1974-1979) and Sister Judy Rashid (1979-1988). Instruction was given by the director, principals and teachers Imam Denard El-Amin, Brother David and Sis. Betty Muhammad, Brother Donnie Hilliard, Sister Maryum Karim, Sister Betty Hasan, and Sister Rasheeda Fareed. Volunteer teachers were Sister Jennifer (El-Amin), Sister Gertrude Umrani, Brother William Slade, Sister Gail Anderson, Sister Arrneda Hummings, Sister Angela Saleem, Brother Leonard Abdullah, Sister Wylene Hameed and, Sister Khaliah Hasan. All fulltime teachers and many of the volunteers were college graduates. In a statement, organizers said: “Former parents, former students and former administration are indebted to the Winston Salem Community who helped us establish a legacy of excellent private education for 15 years. Let us give thanks and pray for one another. Stay tuned until we meet again, by the permission of Almighty God.”
since the early 1970s. Sutton is a cofounder of the Winston-Salem Voting Rights Coalition, a nonprofit organization that registers voters and promote programs such as early voting. Hartsfield praised Sutton for her many accomplishments and said they had grown to become like family over the years. After accepting his award for community service, Carpenter said he remembers his mother bringing him to prayer
breakfasts when he was a kid, and that it was an honor to be receiving the award. “As a kid, my mother would drag me to these events on Saturday mornings,” laughed Carpenter. “Knowing how much these events and community service meant to her makes this award very special.” Jamezeanna Sudler said the local branch of Church Women United will continue to fight for human rights in Winston-Salem. During the celebration
Also performing will be comedian Minister Will “EJ” Furches. Donations are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Dinner is included. Seating is limited. Contact Myrna D.
Williams (336-923-5881) or Kimberly HowardGreen (336-995-8061) for further information. The Rev. Steven L. Lyons is the pastor. The public is invited to attend.
Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North patterson Ave., providing hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.
Men Helping Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 336-744-3012. We appreciate your religious news. Will you help us to process your news more efficiently? Please give us complete information about the event, such as the sponsor and address, date, time and place of the event and contact information so that the
detained overnight to be questioned the morning. The court couldn’t deny the healing. peter’s bold response to their questions (Acts 4:1-17) led them to forbid the apostles from uttering the name of Jesus. They two were released. Lesson: They return to their people, probably the 120 (Acts 1:15) in the upper room. Reporting what had just happened, they immediately begin to pray. The prayer in verses 24-30 is often called the “Believer’s prayer”. The prayer begins by acknowledging the hostility that comes with a new leader (psalm 2:1-2). The powers that be, the Sanhedrin and Rome, have decided to end this reign quickly. Like David’s opposition, God wouldn’t allow it. Those in the upper room prayed for God to intervene in the current face of threats and
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bless them with boldness to carry out their mission (Matthew 28: 18-20). When the prayer ended, they are filled with the Spirit and continue to preach with boldness in the name of Jesus.
Life’s Application: The power of prayer is amazing! When individuals and/or groups call on God for help, He shows up. Those who are one accord praying sincerely, the Spirit empowers them. That empowerment looks different depending on the various situations. It could be boldness to speak and act; calm in the midst of storms; or courage in the face of opposition. prayer is power! It is individual as well as communal addressing the needs of the entire community. Let’s continue to prayer for others that God will use them in a mighty way!
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The Barber family poses in front of Hawthorne Inn.
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Barber Family gathers in Winston-Salem
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John and Mary Barber married in Sandy Ridge, N.C. in 1888. They moved to Winston-Salem, with their 10 surviving children, to work in the tobacco industry in the early 1900s. Their descendants held the first Barber Family Reunion in Winston-Salem on July 31 through Aug. 2. Nearly 100 people (representing six generations) participated in the event. Activities were planned and coordi-
nated by grandchildren of John and Mary Barber: Clarene Stewart of Winston-Salem; Sondra Barber Akins of Teaneck, N.J.; and Mary Barber Worthy of Springfield, Massachusetts. Other grandchildren who attended were Barbara Pickard Cole of Syracuse, N.Y.; Freddie Barber of Fort Lee, N.J.; Johnnie Barber of Kansas City, Missouri; and city residents Alexander Barber Jr., Almena Lyles and Loretta Jackson. Mabel Barber of Winston-Salem, the 97-year-old
widow of Alexander Barber Sr. (the 10th child born to John and Mary Barber) attended the culminating event and addressed the group. Other relatives traveled from Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. Participants gathered at the Hawthorne Inn on the evening of July 31. On Aug. 1, they toured sites where members of the Barber family lived and worked, years ago. The tour was followed by a picnic at Old Town Recreational Center.
Superheroes swing by Brenner Children’s Hospital
Commercial window cleaners turn into superheroes for a morning to delight the patients at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Brenner Children’s Hospital Photos
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Young patients being treated at Brenner Children’s Hospital, the pediatric arm of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, received a surprise visit outside their hospital windows on one recent morning.
Superheroes, who are commercial window washers, mingle with patients of Brenner Children’s Hospital one recent morning.
Some of their favorite superheroes dropped by to encourage them while they received care at Brenner Children’s. The superheroes are window washers by trade, but they took time out from washing windows to entertain the children by rappelling off the roof of the hospital down to
Winston Lake Senior Golf Association still carrying on a tradition
Golfers gather at at the Winston Lake Senior Golf Association tournament.
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The Winston Lake Senior Golf Association held the 27th annual Golf Association Tournament on May 7 and 8. Councilwoman Vivian Burke read the resolution recognizing May 7 and 8 as Winston Lake Senior Golf Association Days in Winston-Salem. Also in attendance were gold sponsors the Blaylock family, Atlanta Golf Association, other tournament participants and guests. The Winton Lake Senior Golf Association and
the children’s floor. Scottie’s commercial window cleaners of Charlotte provides outside window washing services for the Medical Center. The crew spent the week washing all of the outside windows. The company provides the superhero treatment to children’s hospitals in the region.
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the Atlanta Golf Association have been competing against each other for 20 years. Tournaments are held in Winston-Salem and Atlanta, Georgia each year for bragging rights. The tournament is also one of the association’s chief fundraisers for scholarships and donations for other community services. The tournament is named after James E. Blaylock, who was one of the charter members of the association Feb. 10, 1984, at its inception. The Winston Lake Senior Golf Association is a 501-3C nonprofit organization.
(Above) The Blaylock family gathers at the Winston Lake Senior Golf Association tournament. (Left) Councilwoman Vivian Burke was at the golf tournament to read the resolution recognizing May 7 and 8 as Winston Lake Senior Golf Association Days in Winston-Salem
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Delta Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Beta Club and Advisory Committee members are shown.
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Sigma Beta Club inducts eight new members
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The Delta Sigma chapter of the Sigma Beta Club held an induction ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 9 in front of an audience of 70 family, friends, Sigma Beta Club members and brothers of Phi Beta Sigma. The ceremony was held at Grace Fellowship Church on Brownsboro Road. The Delta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is the sponsoring chapter for the local Sigma Beta Club, a youth auxiliary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for males ages 8-18. The club’s motto is “Next Generation of Leaders Accepting the Responsibility and Loving the Challenge.” Under the direction of Dr. Parlette L. Moore, the Sigma Beta Club was founded in 1950. Brother Moore (20th Phi Beta Sigma International president) was concerned about changing needs in our communities and recognized the important role that Sigma men could play in the lives of our youth. The ceremony marks the third induction class into the Sigma Beta Club since it was re-chartered on October 12, 2012. Kimani M. Carter, Ezabai A. Diaz, Adrian L. Ellis, Justin P. K. Hines, Joshua A. Jackson, Nigel J. McDaniel Moore, Evan C. Simmons, and Tyshaun J. Williams were the newly inducted members.
The Sigma Beta Clubs’ four major principles of focus are on culture, athletics, social and educational needs. The Sigma Beta Club offers a unique opportunity to develop values, leadership skills and social/cultural awareness in our youth during their developmental years. Sigma Beta Club programs are geared to meet the needs of its members, but at the same time provide them with a wellrounded outlook that is needed to cope with today’s society. Phi Beta Sigma officials say they are confident that investing in our youth today will produce the effective leaders of tomorrow. Current Sigma Betas took on an active role in the program. John A. Jackson III gave the welcome, and Jomaad K. Cater gave the invocation. Nasir I. McDanielMoore read the purpose and Christopher A. Hinton gave the closing remarks. On the Sigma Beta Club Advisory Committee are Phi Beta Sigma members Willie L. Conner Jr., Daniel A. Crudup, Stuart D. Eaton, John A. Jackson II, Reginald D. McCaskill, Darryl A. Prince Sr., and Tracy T. Webb. “We are looking forward to continuing positive programming in the community with the new members,” officials said in a statement.
Sigma Beta Club members attend national conference
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Two Sigma Beta Club members, Nasir McDaniel-Moore and Tyrek Thompson, had the opportunity to attend the 2015 National Sigma Beta Club Leadership Conference of the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation Inc. recently. The Delta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is the sponsoring chapter for the local Sigma Beta Club, a youth auxiliary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for males ages 8 to 18. The club’s motto is “Next Generation of Leaders Accepting the Responsibility and Loving the Challenge.” One hundred young men attended the National Sigma Beta Club Leadership Conference (NSBCLC), which was held on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Arkansas July 15-19. One significant conference workshop with a partnership of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on childhood obesity. While visiting the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, Sigma Betas learned about designing an active lifestyle and the connection between outdoor recreation and nature. Outdoor activity helps kids maintain a healthy weight, lowers stress and boosts their immunity and bone health. The NSBCLC held a Scholarship & Awards Breakfast at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. During the breakfast, Nasir McDanielMoore was awarded the Outstanding SBC Member Award for the Southeastern Region and was one of three (ages 8-13) recognized nationally. Also, pubSubmitted Photo lic program was held in the historic Central High Nasir McDaniel-Moore holds School Auditorium. Conference attendees gathered his Outstanding Sigma Beta to honor the heroic “Little Rock Nine,” who fought for the right for quality education for all Club Member Award. Americans. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity presented the school with a monetary donation toward the school’s library during the program.
(L-R) Tyrek Thompson, Dr. Mario Brown (SBC International Coordinator) and Nasir McDaniel-Moore are shown.
UNCSA unveils new visual identity
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) unveiled a new visual identity to students, faculty and staff during its fall convocation and picnic on campus. Chancellor Lindsay Bierman, who is starting his second academic year, made the announcement. Bierman is the former editor in chief of Southern Living magazine. Specifically describing the typeface as “a series of interlocking shapes, representing the collaborative nature of the arts,” he also explained the choice of colors – or lack thereof. “You’ll notice that it’s black and white,” Bierman said. “Black and white is a uniform of sorts for the arts: Wouldn’t you techies, budding ballerinas, actors, and members of our symphony orchestra agree?” referring to concert dress, class leotards, and universal behind-the-scenes wear. “It’s also the fundamental, formative source of artistic creation: whether it’s a play written in the pages of a book, music notes on a staff, a movie script on copy paper, or technical drawings. Black and white even conveys a sense of place in the arts: a blackbox space strewn with pages of a script. The blank white screen in a dark theater. It’s classic, yet modern. Like us.” In addition, he noted that black and white also serves to underscore and magnify the full spectrum of color that is UNCSA: “the vibrant conservatory community in which we live. Your art, in living color – rather than the logo – becomes the focus.”
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Donald Rex Austin, also known as Donald R. Austin, deceased July 27, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 2nd, 2015 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 3rd day of September, 2015.
Jerol K. Atwood, Administrator for Donald Rex Austin, deceased 101 Saura Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 15-SP-539
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED:
The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed by CAROL C. WALSH and husband, THOMAS J. WALSH to Jay B. Green, Trustee, dated November 20, 2008 and recorded in Book 2863, Page 86 in the Forsyth County Registry of North Carolina.
RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owners of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Forsyth County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice are Carol C. Walsh and Thomas J. Walsh. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on September 17, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the door of the Forsyth County Courthouse, WinstonSalem, North Carolina. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold "sight unseen" together with any improvements is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 3848 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows:
Because the legal description is too voluminous or is otherwise an exhibit hereto that will not be published in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding and incorporated herein by said reference. Included is a 2006 Clayton manufactured home bearing serial no. CLF008011NCAB. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the "full purchase price" so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the "full purchase price" shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee's commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee's commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the "full purchase price" shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.
ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Take further notice that any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 10th day of July, 2015.
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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, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Petition of William Spencer to amend and change from GB to E, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the west side of North Chestnut Street between Ninth Street and North Liberty Street; property consists of ±1.1 acres and is PIN#s 6835-29-6319, 6499, and 7328 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3269.
2. Petition of Mike Kelley for property owned by First Assembly of God, Inc. and Pilot Mountain Baptist Association to amend and change from LO-S and IPS Two Phase to RM-12-S (Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Twin Home; Planned Residential Development; Residential Building, Single Family; and Boarding and Rooming House), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the east side of Queensbury Road, north of Country Club Road; property consists of ±11.13 acres and is PIN#s 6827-23-5629, 6827-23-2462, and 6827-23-3066 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board - Zoning Docket W-3271. 3. Proposal of City-County Planning and Development Services to amend Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances to amend parking, stacking and loading areas, and landscaping and tree preservation standards in accordance with Legacy 2030 Update recommendations – UDO-261.
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 7477404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Renée L. Phillips, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem
The Chornicle August 27 and September 3, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lula Mae Leake, Lula Mae Leake, late of Salemtowne, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Doughton Blancato PLLC, 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, on or before November 30, 2015, 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 to the undersigned.
This the 27th day of August, 2015. Lou Ann Pacula Executor of the Estate of Lula Mae Leake
Thomas J. Doughton, Attorney DOUGHTON BLANCATO PLLC 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Arlis Edwin Vernon, Sr, Arlis Edwin Vernon Sr., late of 1225 Mardele Lane, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Doughton Blancato PLLC, 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, on or before November 30, 2015, 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 to the undersigned. This the 27th day of August, 2015. Betty B. Vernon Executor of the Estate of Arlis Edwin Vernon, Sr
Thomas J. Doughton, Attorney DOUGHTON BLANCATO PLLC 633 West Fourth Street, Suite 150 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
The Chronicle August 27, September 3, 10, and 17, 2015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DAVIDSON COUNTY
Superior Court – Davidson County 15 CvS 1646
Petition to Modify Trust – Butner v. Phaff
To: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Winston Salem Take notice that on June 26, 2015 a pleading seeking relief against the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Winston Salem was filed in Davidson County Superior Court. The Petition seeks to modify the distributive portions to each beneficiary. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 14, 2015 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 3rd day of September, 2015. Clayton B. Krohn Attorney at Law Counsel for Trustee 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Housing Consortium has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) consisting of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Annual Performance Reports for FY 2014-2015. The draft CAPER is available for viewing on the city’s website address: http://www.cityofws.org/departments/ community-and-business-development/planning/reports
Copies will also be available for public review on September 3, 2015 during regular business hours at the following location: Community and Business Development Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building, Suite 423 100 East First Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Subsequent to HUD submission and approval, final copies of this report will be available on or about November 1, 2015 at the following locations:
• City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department • City Secretary's Office, Room 140, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street • Forsyth County Department of Housing and Community Development, 201 N. Chestnut Street • Forsyth County Library Branches: • Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center - 1110 East Seventh Street • Reynolda Manor - 2839 Fairlawn Drive • Southside Library - 3185 Buchanan Street • Mazie Woodruff Center Library - 4915 Lansing Drive You may contact Community and Business Development at (336)-734-1305 for additional information. The Chronicle September 3, 2015
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CARL ROSE & SONS, INC. IS SOLICITING, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO FURNISH QUOTATION FOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWING NCDOT PROJECT:
Bid Date: Sept. 15, 2015
Project: Wilkes County Contract number: C203580
TYPE WORK: Hauling, grading, drainage, concrete, milling, utilities, guardrail, fencing, erosion control, signage, striping, waterline utility, seeding & mulching, signals, surveying, structures & walls, curb & gutter, concrete flat work, misc.
Plans and proposals are available at 217 Asphalt Trail, Elkin, NC 28621 and online at NCDOT website. Interested firms can contact Dale Rose, Dean Rose or Joel Greene for information and assistance. We may be available to assist interested M/W/DBEs in obtaining any required insurance, bonding, letter of credit, equipment, supplies, materials, and any other related assistance that may be required by these contracts. Contact by phone: 336-835-7506, fax: 336-8352501, mailing address: PO Box 786 Elkin, NC 28621 or email: carlrosepaving@yahoo.com. Please have quote into our office Sept. 11, 2015 by 4:00 PM. The Chronicle August 27 and September 3, 2015
M/WBE SUBCONTRACTORS WANTED TO BID
Crowder Construction Company is preparing a bid for the TZ Osborne Water Reclamation Facility 56 MGD Upgrade project. We are soliciting in Greensboro, North Carolina and surrounding areas for pricing from subcontractors for the following: SCOPES of WORK (including, but not limited to):
Package 0472S025 – Chlorine Contact Basin, Plant Outfall & Site Excavation – forming, rebar, structural concrete, excavation, offsite hauling, temporary bypass pumping, cofferdam design services, utility piping/relocation, miscellaneous metals, temporary seeding & slope stabilization, temporary sediment traps, permanent bioretention basins, and rip rap
Package 0472S022 – Effluent Filter Improvements – forming, rebar, structural concrete, concrete coating, saw cutting/selective demolition, offsite hauling, temporary bypass pumping, utility piping/relocation, and miscellaneous metals. Package 0472S026 – Electrical System Improvements – electrical protégé, and electrical supplies
The project bids on September 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM. We respectfully request quotes be received in our office by 2 p.m. on September 9, 2015. We also request M/WBE companies include a copy of their M/WBE certificate with their quote.
Historically Underutilized Businesses including Minority and Women Business Enterprises and all others are encouraged to participate. Bid Proposals will be received at the following address: Crowder Construction Company 1111 Burma Drive Apex, North Carolina 27539 Telephone: (919) 367-2000 Fax: (919) 367-2097 Contact: Kathy Shear
Complete plans and specifications may be viewed at Crowder Construction Company at the address listed. Contact us at the above phone number for a list of other locations where plans are available. The Chronicle September 3, 2015
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James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following projects: Project: (1)-C203758-TIP: R-2915A, R-2915B-Ashe, Watauga US-221 From US 421 in Watauga Co to North of S. Fork New River Grade, Drain, Pave, Signals & Culverts & Structures
(2)-C203593-TIP:R2915A-Ashe, Watauga US 221 from US 421 in Watauga Co to SR-1003 (Idlewild Rd) in Ashe Co. Grade, Drain, Pave, Signals, Culverts & Structures (3)-C203594-TIP: R-2915B-Ashe Co US 221 From Sr-1003 (Idlewild Rd) to North of S. Fork New River Grade, Drain, Pave & Structures Bid Date: September 15, 2015— Sub Quotes due by 12:00 Noon
Contact: Doug Moxley Doug.moxley@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North—PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112 We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of M/WBE firms on our projects, so 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/W BE 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 September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc.
Work Includes and we will be accepting quotes for but not limited to: Const. Survey, Clear & Grub,Hauling, Asph. Paving, Stone, Excavation, Pipe, Pipe Culverts, Milling, Masonry Drain. Struct., Conc. Curb & Gutter, Shldr Berm Gutter, Conc. Express. Gutter, Monolit. Conc. Islands, Conc. Barrier, GR, Fence, Rip Rap, Misc Conc., TC, Signs, Signals, Culverts, Bridges, Pavement Markings, Utilities, Temp Silt Fence, EC Items, Removal of Exist. Struct, Culvert Excav., Class A Conc, Reinfor. Steel (culvert & bridge), MSE Retain. Walls, Drilled Piers, Conc. Deck Slab, Groove Bridge Floors, Class A Conc., Approach Slabs, Prestressed Conc. Girders, Steel Piles, Conc. Barrier Rail, Elast. Bearings, Expansion Joints, Misc. Bridge Items, Temp. Shoring, Etc. Please see proposasl for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate M/WBE Participation. We ask that all Non-M/WBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize M/WBE Subs & Suppliers to increase our overall M/WBE Participation on this project. Be sure to check our website periodically for addenda.
Plans may be obtained/viewed: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/d efault.aspx www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan Room Vannoy Construction-1608 Hwy 221 North-Jefferson, NC, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Chronicle September 3, 2015
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