December 29, 2016

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Initiative changing approach in 2017 Volume 43, Number 17

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

in the new year, the Black Philanthropy initiative (BPi) will take a new approach when deciding which charitable organizations will be awarded grants to expand education and engagement in the black community. an advisory board makes the decisions on the i n i t i a t i v e ’ s spending. according to

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newly appointed advisory board Chairman roger hyman, it's time for a change. hyman said in 2016, the foundation hired a team of experts to help the initiative look at its strategic plan and prepare for the future. he said after looking at the results from Forsyth Futures, a local data recovery service, to ensure the initiative is around for the next decade BPi has to

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engage the entire community.

"When i look at the future, BPi has to put a foot on the ground, get into the community and let them know we are here. at the same time, we have to engage the greater community so everyone is working together," hyman said.

Since 2008 BPi, which is a branch of the WinstonSalem Foundation, has awarded nearly $150,000 in funding to various non-

2017 nominees.

Catholic Charities, a young parents’ support program, and authoring action, which provides multimedia workshops for students, both received $5,000 last year. hanes Magnet School received $4,933 to go toward its Girls of Distinction afterschool program, while Delta Fine arts received $2,500 to support an interactive art program for ele-

lawmakers blast hB 2 repeal failure

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POLITICS

By CaSh MiChaelS For The ChroniCle

W-S Urban league leader delivers powerful message on opening day of Kwanzaa

An African drummer with the Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble performs during the opening night of Kwanzaa on Monday, Dec. 26, at the Enterprise Center. James Perry, president and CEO of the WinstonSalem Urban League, is shown behind him.

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

profit organizations that focus on issues that impact the black community. in 2015 the initiative awarded over $17,000 to hanes Magnet School, Winston-Salem Delta Fine arts, the local branch of Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, and authoring action. on Feb. 21, 2017, BPi will announce the grant winners for 2016. The application process will reopen in august of next year for

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This week, african-american communities across the country are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa.

Created by well-known activist and professor Maulana Kargenga at the height of the Black Power Movement, the weeklong holiday gives african-americans a chance to celebrate their culture.

While a lot has changed since 1966 in the africanamerican community, the harsh reality is that the same issues that plagued blacks then are still major problems today: police brutality, lack of jobs, bigotry, to name a few.

During the opening ceremony, hosted by the WinstonSalem Urban league on Monday night, Dec. 26, after the traditional parade of african drummers and dancers, See Message on A5

Some are calling it “the failure heard around the world,” and as rhetorical as that seems, the n.C. General assembly’s inability to follow through on an apparent deal to repeal the infamous house Bill 2 “bathroom” law during a pre-Christmas Special Session has reverberated well beyond north Carolina’s borders.

“Failure to repeal ‘bathroom bill’ ensures north Carolina politics will remain deeply divided in 2017,” bellowed the headline in The los angeles Times. “north Carolina lawmakers fail to repeal hB 2 ‘bathroom bill,’ reported aBC news.

The new york Times called the legislative debacle “a culture war,” seemingly between rural and city state lawmakers, not to mention Democrats and republicans.

The n.C. naaCP announced that it will formally ask its national board for permission to call for a statewide boycott of north Carolina in the new year.

Governor-elect Cooper Better known as “hB 2 – the bathroom bill” since its passage last March, republicans in the GoP-led state house and Senate mutinied against their leadership when they convened Dec. 21, many refusing to repeal the measure which, among other things, prohibited transgender people from using public bathroom facilities contrary to the sex indicated on their birth certificates.

Democrat Gov.-elect roy Cooper was livid after republican leaders not only blamed him and Democratic lawmakers for the failure, but also appeared to use the Charlotte City Council’s belated repeal of their original city ordinance protecting lGBT rights as an excuse.

Black Democrat state lawmakers joined Cooper in their denouncements. “north Carolina house and Senate republicans are unbelievable,” said outgoing house Minority leader rep. larry hall (D-Durham). “Their behavior is shameful. in the nine months since republicans passed hB 2, our state has lost millions of dollars and thousands of jobs due to this discriminatory legislation.

“Working families, the unemployed, small businesses, sports and entertainment – north Carolina got Scrooged again by the north Carolina GoP's failure to repeal hB See HB 2 on A4

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Elections, voter suppression,

deaths and retirements color 2016

BY DONNA ROGERS THE CHRONICLE

2016 was a tumultuous year.

One of the things that sticks out is the number of deaths of prominent people linked to the WinstonSalem area.

These names come to mind: *Former N.C. Sen. Earline Parmon (March) *Darryl Hunt (March) *Mo Lucas (June) *Rodney Ellis (September) *Rolland Greene (February) *Carl Wesley Matthews (February) *Carl Russell Jr. (March) *Mildred Peppers (November)

The death of Mo Lucas was jaw-dropping because the community had just celebrated his special day, Father’s Day, days before he died in June.

Parmon keeps getting accolades after her death. A street has been named after her, a scholarship has been established bearing her name, among other honors.

Lawmakers and people she mentored have moved into new ventures, citing her inspiration.

W i n s t o n Salem/Forsyth County Schools has honored Ellis by naming a room after him and hiring his daughter to teach in the classroom he taught in.

Also, boxer Muhammad Ali and journalist George Curry died.

They were national figures who had links to North Carolina.

The other thing that stands out is the number of retirements, namely: *Ravonda DaltonRann, from Winston-Salem State University. *Beth Hopkins, from Wake Forest University. *Alan Caldwell, from Reynolds American. *Silvia Flack, from

process starts all over again in 2018.

Kalvin Michael Smith was freed after almost 19 years in prison, but it wasn’t because of Attorney General Roy Cooper. A judge ruled him released on time served, but Smith is vowing to prove himself innocent of brutally beating a pregnant worker at a Winston-Salem store.

Democrat Cooper went on to become governor, finally, after GOP Gov. Pat McCrory stalled for about a month and would not concede.

Winston-Salem State University. *Tim Grant, from the City of Winston-Salem. * Dr. Elwanda Ingram, from Winston-Salem State University. *Hazel Mack, of Legal Aid.

Then there were the African-Americanswho came to Winston-Salem to head high-profile nonprofits, namely James Perry, who came from New Orleans to head the Winston-Salem Urban League; Laura Gerald, a pediatrician and former state health director, who is the new president of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust; and Maurice “Mo” Green, who is the executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

And Parkland High School’s auditorium was named for long-time drama teacher Flonnie Anderson.

Of course, politics stood out in this election year, not to mention protests against police shootings of black men, who might or might not have been armed. Politics creeped into the issue as presidential candidates weighed in on the matter of gun control.

Elections

Donald Trump became president-elect after a contentious campaign and a surprising victory. He won the GOP primary and General Election vote in North Carolina. He says he supports police, pretty much whatever they do.

Hillary Clinton won the most votes, though, beating Trump by almost 3 million votes. People protested, including in WinstonSalem, that it was unfair that Hillary Clinton lost, but the Electoral College rules in the United States, at least for now. Many people are calling for that to change.

Forsyth County voted

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Michelle Obama rallies for Hillary Clinton, left, at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem on Thursday, Oct. 27.

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for Clinton, so many people are in a funk because Trump won. Forsyth County Democratic Party Chairman Eric Ellison is trying to help his brother become chairman of the Democratic National Committee to try to thwart GOP efforts to continue

Family of teenager fatally shot on Christmas Eve raising money for his funeral

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

After a tragic Christmas Eve shooting that left a 19 year-old man dead, an online fundraiser is trying to help his family with funeral expenses.

Theron Thomas Brannon III, known to his family and friends as “Tre,” was found by officers responding to a reported shooting at 3:17 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, at his family’s home at 1020 Nancy Lane.

His mother, Angela Brannon, said that he answered a knock at the door and, as soon as he opened the door, shots were fired.

Police were still investigating as of press time. A police release on Saturday said that shortly after the shooting, Bryan Markuise Little arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound and authorities are attempting to determine if the incidents are related.

A friend of the family, Lily Smith, has started a GoFundMe page to pay for the funeral. She describes Brannon as a “carefree, easy going, thoughtful young man who had his whole life ahead of him.”

East/Northeast Winston Neighborhood Association President Marva Reid commented on the page that he

“had a passion to make East Winston a better place for all.”

Money raised beyond funeral expenses could help the family move, which they had previously planned to do since they

Brannon

frequently heard gunshots in the neighborhood.

Brannon had two brothers and a 4-year-old daughter. He graduated last year from Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. His mother said he was a straight “A” student. She said he was preparing to go to Germany to train at Polyvlies’ main plant for a year. Polyvlies, a German nonwoven textile manufacturer, has a plant in Winston-Salem.

After that, Tre was planning to go to N.C. A&T State University for engineering. She said he hoped to be an entrepre-

neurial engineer, building devices that would save the environment and help communities become self-sufficient.

She said he was active in the community. He’d participated with his family in clean up efforts with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and their own group, Operation: Community Unity. He also marched with his family in numerous peace walks by the Local Organizing Committee, in which he would speak to his peers about their rights and the need to stop violence and come together.

“My son was respected and recognized by many elders because of his intellect and poise,” said Angela Brannon. “He always smiled. He loved his family fiercely and cared about the community. He was a great father, brother, son, grandson, uncle, cousin.”

Brannon’s death was Winston-Salem’s 24th homicide this year.

The GoFundMe page for the family is https://www.gofundme.co m/funeral-expenses-for19-yo-tre. Anyone with information about the crime can call the WinstonSalem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at 336-7272800.A

winning in 2018 and beyond. Keith Ellison is running against several people for the job.

Judge Michael Morgan became Supreme Court Justice-elect Morgan after the November elections, which was one of the few bright spots for Democrats and African-Americans.

And Forsyth County got its first African-American register of deeds when Lynne Johnson beat out the incumbent in the Democratic primary and the Republican in the General Election.

On the federal court front, affecting elections, the N.C. NAACP’s lawsuit against the state of North Carolina regarding the voter ID law moved through to be upheld by one federal judge, but struck down by a federal court.

Federal courts then began to rule on lawsuits

Presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex on Monday, July 25.

Photo by Todd Luck

regarding congressional districts and North Carolina House and Senate districts. The federal courts struck down the congressional districts first, two were discriminatory, and they were redrawn and elections were held in June for representatives in the new districts. Part of Forsyth County was moved from District 12, where Alma Adams serves as the representative, and the entire county was moved to District 5, where Virginia Foxx is the representative. She becomes Forsyth County’s representative in January after winning re-election to the seat in November.

Now, the General Assembly has to redraw its district lines by March 2017 after a federal court ruled many were discriminatory. Primaries will have to be held as well as a General Election. Then, the

The WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools board and Forsyth County commissioners submitted to voters a bond issue for the schools that failed to include a new middle school in East Winston after the only middle school the area had was closed because of toxicity under the school. The local NAACP and others had advocated the new school. it. The bond issue went on to pass overwhelmingly.

The Winston Lake YMCA could be transformed into the Mo Lucas Senior Inclusive Recreation Center as part of a partnership between the City of Winston-Salem and the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina if the city buys the 50,000square-foot Winston Lake Y for $1 and lease 8,300 square feet back to the YMCA to continue its branch services there for $1. The city would use its portion, which would include the gym and pool, for recreation services for seniors and special populations. The Y had been a point of contention for members when officials made changes without consulting them. The Y faced shortfalls in operating the facility.

Also, East Winston will be getting an aquatic park.

And the Village Produce and Country Store opened in Ogburn Station to help curb the food desert in the eastern part of the city, where most black people live.

Two other institutions are getting new leaders.

The Rev. Alvin Carlisle will lead the WinstonSalem Branch of the NAACP. He said the late former Senator Parmon inspired him.

Also, the Rev. Dr. Lamont Williams will lead the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity.

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rodney ellis literacy Dream Center at philo-hill BY tevin StinSon the ChroniCle

although his return to the classroom was cut short, the legacy of rodney ellis will live on at philohill Middle School forever. after serving as president of the north Carolina association of educators (nCae), ellis returned to the classroom this year to teach reading skills at philo-hill. Just a few weeks into his return, ellis passed away following a short illness, but that was more than enough time for him to leave his mark. after working at the school for only two weeks, ellis set the wheels in motion to start a book room, expand the school's food pantry, and start several mentoring programs at the school. last week that vision became reality when a ceremony was held at the school to dedicate a newly renovated multipurpose learning space in honor of ellis.

During the ceremony held inside the gymnasium,

Superintendent Dr. Beverly emory said the spirit of ellis was in the building. "he knew what the relationship between school and community could look like," said emory. "i think today is an opportunity for us to recommit to the possibilities that all of us can excel. rodney ellis had the vision to see that in people when they couldn't see it in themselves." even when he left the classroom, ellis’ mission to inspire students from lowincome households remained the same. emory said what impressed her most about ellis was his willingness to return to the classroom after serving as nCae president. She said that says a lot about what kind of person ellis was.

Current Forsyth County association of educators (FCae) president rhonda Mays said she couldn’t think of a better way to carry on the legacy of her friend. She said she is proud of the work ellis has set forth. also carrying on the ellis legacy at philo-hill is rodney ellis' daughter Gabrielle ellis. Shortly after her father died, Gabrielle ellis not only started teaching at the

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school where her father worked, but she also took over his classroom. ellis said she is grateful for the opportunity to step in for her father. She said, although she knows she has some big shoes to fill, the philo-hill family has made her feel at home. as she stood before hundreds of students, teachers, educators and family members, ellis said what she admired most about her father was his passion and willingness to fight, two things she takes with her every day she walks in the classroom.

"My father was a go hard or go home type of person. there was nothing you could do to dim his fire,” she said. "he was a servant leader, and that's something i inspire to be." philo-hill principal Dr. essie McCoy said the classroom now known as the rodney ellis literacy Dream Center is to make sure every student has access to the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and outside. She mentioned the Junior league has already donated has over 1,000 books. they will also be taking donations the food pantry, and ongoing clothing drive for students.

Where to recycle your Christmas tree

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the city will collect Christmas trees and put them to good use as mulch for its parks and roadsides. residents in singlefamily homes inside the city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pick-up during the regular city brush collection. all lights, decorations, stands and nails must be removed from trees. Be aware that it may take several weeks to collect all the trees. people who live in apartments, who live outside the city limits or who want to dispose of their trees quickly can take them to the following locations for recycling through Jan. 31: *Crawford park, 4226 oak ridge Drive *hanes hosiery recreation Center, 501 reynolds Blvd. *hanes park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West end Blvd.

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2,” rep. hall concluded.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Democrat rodney Moore likened the Gop hB 2 repeal failure to the classic con artist movie, “the Sting.” “the Gop majority in the house and Senate played the house and Senate Democrats and the Charlotte City Council like a master grifter,” Moore said. “after convincing the Charlotte City Council to totally repeal it's non-discrimination ordinance, then they do the old soft shoe for the better part of the day and we adjourn the Special Session that was called for the extreme circumstance of repealing the most damaging piece of legislation of the year, with no repeal or any substantive action taken. Masterful.” triad Democrat rep.

Cecil Brockman (DGreensboro) said, “i am extremely disappointed by the failure of General assembly republicans to follow through on their end of the deal to fully repeal hB 2. this harmful and discriminatory law has been a disaster for north Carolina, damaging both

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Brockman continued, “i will continue to speak out against h.B. 2 and push for statewide non-discrimination protection for the lGBt community. We have north Carolinians who are marginalized and vulnerable; it is well past time that we act to help those most in need.”

State rep. evelyn terry (D-Forsyth) insisted that Gov.-elect Cooper and Democrat lawmakers have to stand strong together against the kind of heavyhanded governance that republican leaders have all but promised in the new year.

“We just have to rally our forces … and we have to work within our own communities to restore the faith in democracy, as well as our responsibility as citizens to participate fully,” rep. terry said. “in this atmosphere, we can’t do anything but strengthen our own forces.”

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mentary students who lack funds.

Hyman mentioned they will be holding listening sessions and other events to ensure they are addressing the real issues. Hyman also said they will look to partner with the local colleges and universities in the New Year.

"We want to build our partnerships with Wake Forest, Winston-Salem State and Salem College to make sure our students know about philanthropy work and how important it is because they are the future," he said. "There has to be someone to carry on this work."

When discussing the future of the initiative, Sabrina Slade, WinstonSalem Foundation director of strategic initiatives, said she was proud to see what the new board chair is looking to accomplish in the new year.

A native to WinstonSalem, Slade mentioned often times, nonprofits

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James Perry, president of the Urban League, delivered the message on the principle of Umoja, or unity.

Each night of Kwanzaa is represented by a different principle. The other principles are Kujichagulia (SelfDetermination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith).

In his address to the nearly 100 people, Perry discussed issues that create a glass ceiling in black communities, including poverty.

“Poverty is a systemic issue,” said Perry.

“Systems are failing our people and failing our communities. Sometimes these systems are designed to make sure people are poor, and as African-Americans, we are front and center in every single one of those systems.”

As a solution to the growing issue, Perry suggested that the community practice other spending habits. While many believe the money just isn’t there, or that blacks aren’t willing to support each other, Perry mentioned cooperative economics is happening in our community but oftentimes it goes unnoticed.

As an example, Perry showed a slide show of money donated to the black church.

“As CEO of the Urban League, I hear it all the time: ‘Why aren’t black folks pooling our money together?’ But here’s the interesting thing: I think we do practice cooperative economics and unity,” Perry said.

“Think about black church revenue. In 2015, black church revenue in North Carolina reached $20 million. The budget to run the entire state is $21 million. The money we put into the black church is enough money to run our own state.”

According to Perry, since 1980 AfricanAmericans have donated $420 billion to the black church.

“I want to be clear that I’m not beating up on the African-American church because we would not be here today if it was not for the black church, but my point is that there is no lack of funds in the community and there is no lack in cooperative economics because we have money and we are pooling that money.”

Perry said the real ques-

don't take the time to listen to what the people want.

"It excites me that we're doing this the right way," continued Slade. "We all have good intentions, but sometimes we don't take the time to listen. There are too many people who don't have a voice at the table, so this means we have to go to the people. We aren't going to start any new initiative without asking the people ‘What do you think about it?’’’

She said, "When I look around the room at our meetings, I don't see anyone who lives in lowincome housing communities. It could be because of the time, it could be because they haven't been invited, but we want to change that; we want to listen."

Earlier this month, BPI also extended its endowment agreement with First Tennessee Bank (FTB), which has a local branch on West First Street. Five years ago, First Tennessee helped BPI start an endowment for the organization, providing an annual tion is, what is the next step for the black church? He said the community must look at poverty as a Civil Rights issue as well as a systematic problem. He mentioned in order to overcome the racial wealth gap that has existed since the beginning of time, blacks must change their way of thinking.

Perry also mentioned the community should stop relying on what the government and other systems provide.

“We have smart kids, we’re creative but we aren’t getting there by relying on the school system and the assets that are provided to us. We may be enjoying them, but we aren’t benefiting from them. If we don’t rethink our approach, nothing will change.”

During the opening night ceremony at the Enterprise Center, longtime theatre director and library director Sylvia SprinkleHamlin was honored for her hard work and dedication to uplift the community and bring people together. As the executive producer of the National Black Theatre Festival, which is produced by the N.C. Black Repertory Theatre Co., every two years Sprinkle-Hamlin plays an important role in showing blacks and the greater community what can happen when we all work together.

Every two years the festival of black theatre brings over $100,000 to the area.

After accepting her award, Sprinkle-Hamlin thanked those in attendance for support over the years.

“All the things I do here in Winston-Salem would not be possible without you,” said Sprinkle-Hamlin as she stood before the crowded room. “In order for us to grow as a community, we have to work together, and I am thankful that I have had your support.”

Local educator and minister the Rev. Dr. Felicia Piggott-Long said Kwanzaa’s 50th birthday couldn’t have come at a better time. She said with everything going on in the country today, Kwanzaa should be a time when we recommit ourselves to the fight to build strong, sustainable communities.

“This is about our collective emancipation, our collective liberation, and us coming together in order to move forward,” said Piggott-Long. “It’s exciting to see Kwanzaa reach this milestone, but we still have a lot of work to do in the African-American community.”

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$10,000 match if the organization could raise $10,000 of its own. So far the annual match has helped what would have been $60,000 grow to $107,000, according to a news release.

John Fox, chairman of First Tennessee's MidAtlantic region, said the bank, which is headquartered in Memphis, has always looked to invest in initiatives that uplift the community.

"We know how to do business in these communities and take the role of corporate citizen in these communities and do the things we need to do," said Fox. "I think BPI is one of the organizations that is central to those types of efforts here in WinstonSalem."

FTB's community development manager Angie Murphey said she felt good about the partnership with BPI because she felt confident in the efforts they were leading in the African-American commu-

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Teens from Authoring Action perform during the Black Philanthropy Initiative gala in October.

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nity.

"BPI saw potential in people that they didn't even see in themselves," she said. "BPI plays the role of thought leader when it comes to sharing what's really going on in the African-American community."

When discussing the endowment, Slade said that with the help from FTB and other local organiza-

tions, she feels confident that BPI will continue to grow and make an impact in the community. She said far too often black philanthropy organizations disappear without any warning.

“We see it all the time here in Winston-Salem: For whatever reason, a lot of nonprofit organizations close their doors before they make a real impact, but I don’t see that happen-

ing with BPI. This initiative is here to stay.”

For more information on how to submit an application or on the BPI listening sessions, visit the Winston-Salem Foundation website at wsfoundation.org. The initiative is listed under the community leadership tab.

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Ministers’ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Conference Local elected officials declare shows unity New Year’s resolutions amid diversity While political activities this year exposed divisions within American society, one organization in Winston-Salem has forged ahead. Its diversity has helped, not hindered, its progress.

The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity has accomplished a great deal with its leadership and members, which vary by sex, race, denomination and title.

The Conference elected new officers last week as its outgoing president, Bishop Todd Fulton, gave his end of the term presentation. The organization has committees that spearhead the various activities of the group. They are the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Food Justice, Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Health and Wellness and Ministry of Economics. Fulton, who served for two years, outlined how the Conference’s work touched many aspects of the lives of Winston-Salem residents.

(SEE STORY ON PAGE B5) Among its work, the Conference has worked and says it will continue to work for the release and exoneration of Kalvin Michael Smith, who has been accused in a brutal beating of a pregnant woman. The Conference also raised money for people hurt as Hurricane Matthew whipped the North Carolina coast.

On May 5, 1930, the roots of the Minister’s Conference were laid. In the beginning it was geared toward Baptist ministers, but has grown to include a wider group of Christians. The history of the Conference says the preachers were the only group that was not beholden to the white power structure and did not have to worry about any economic, political, or job related backlash. The history continues to say that in the mid-1970s, the leadership style began to evolve from a closed-door/backroom style to a more confrontational in-your-face/this-is-wherewe-stand approach. The Conference changed the name to Ministers’ Conference and Vicinity. This was done to be more inclusive of the entire community.

Its Facebook page says: “The Conference continues to diligently work to ensure the best solutions to common problems; seek the most workable approaches to worthy concerns; and advance the general interest of the cause of Christ. We also advocate social justice for all persons, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, or socioeconomic status.”

We hope that with the new leadership coming in in 2017, that the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity will continue to be a voice and vehicle for action in the community.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Several officials on Winston-Salem City Council and

“To begin serious implementation of our poverty reduction strategy.”

Mayor Allen Joines

the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently were asked, “What is your New Year’s resolution?” Here are their responses.

“I would like to see some of our individual areas in the urban area grow and develop. I would like to see us move forward on other issues in criminal justice reform.”

“To fight for what’s right and what’s just and hope that the citizens, after this year’s election, will become more engaged than ever knowing how important the democratic City Council Member process is in their James Taylor lives.”

City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams

“In light of our current atmosphere, to resolve to not be afraid of a fight that is just and right on behalf of the people.”

City Council Member Derwin Montgomery

Watch out for 2017

2016 was a dynamic year, with so much happening in various aspects of American history.

The democratic process produced the United States’ first president without any governing experience, the oldest president elected and a president known to waffle as he tweets his way to the White House.

TV networks bring out all kinds of experts to talk about what they expect will happen. But no one really knows what will happen to the United States as a nation, In Winston-Salem, expectations are high that the Central Library will open on time in the spring and that the city will move closer to becoming the City of Arts and Innovation, but what about those in poverty?

Expectations are high that the mayor’s Poverty Thought Force will yield some action in that respect, but when will that be? We’ll have to wait and see.

We have a new governor in North Carolina, finally, but we still have the GOP majority in the General Assembly, which has proven how it is power hungry and wants to thwart Democrat Gov.-elect Roy Cooper’s power. Expectations are low that any progress will be made in the areas Cooper want work on, but with the expected new elections for the General Assembly next year, some have hope that that won’t be the case.

Let’s see what 2017 will bring, but you’d better keep up so that you can continue the fight for the rights that have been trampled upon and the new ones that could join them.

“To keep the welfare of the citizens of our county uppermost in my mind: their health, their security and, above all, their ability to enjoy a quality of life that you can’t find anywhere else but Forsyth County.”

County Commissioners Chairman Dave Plyler

“My New Year’s resolution is to get an early and middle college at WinstonSalem State University.”

County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon

“Making sure that minority contractors get their fair share of the $430 million bonds, that’s my New Year’s resolution.”

County Commissioner Walter Marshall

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2016 Cartoon Rewind

A look back at cartoons that appeared on the pages of The Chronicle during the past year by cartoonist Ron Rogers.

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ending generational poverty takes a new approach t h e c h r on i c le

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Jerry Anderson

Guest Columnist

over the years (happy hill Garden-'51) there have been countless attempts to end poverty among minorities here in Winston Salem. and even nationwide!

While strides have been made in education, employment, housing, social justice and a number of other areas in our society ... generational poverty abounds in this city, rich in history, technology, education, the arts. the levels of generational poverty are unacceptable. the resulting litany of low expectations, low performance, low this or that, is truly a paradigm that can change.

a growing number of people realize the need to envision, construct and implement a new approach to address this issue. this new approach must include

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an understanding amongst this impoverished people. the process of ushering in this concept is an educational piece developed by the foremost authority on poverty in the U.S., Dr ruby K. payne of … aha! … process inc., who seamlessly demonstrates that the poor must first understand poverty before a system can be put in place to eradicate it. that is the "Vision." one of the many challenges faced in this process is created by the environment in which these children, fathers and mothers

live. neighborhoods where success models are those of the people that are the most visible but are often the ones who don't represent the shift necessary to propel the youth into an orbit that will pull others along with them. car, tennis shoes and items of clothing or lack thereof form the reality that resides. that enVironMent will not support chanGe! in order to effectively develop leaders that will help dismantle this chronic, systemic malady of generational poverty, a refuge must be created wherein the necessary skills can be honed free from the distractions of the toxic environments that we seek to positively impact. this is the "construct."

Development of a “collaborative body" will augment this residency plan from which a pilot program will emerge. a program

Winston Salem mixer to promote business opportunities

Special to the chronicle

the city, in partnership with the Winston-Salem chamber of commerce, the Winston-Salem Black chamber. the Ftcc Small Business center, and Wake Forest innovation Quarter, is organizing an after-hours business mixer on Jan. 10 to help small businesses, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses learn about opportunities to do business with the city, with other companies, and with local contractors. the Winston-Salem mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Biotech place, 575 patterson ave. all size businesses are invited to attend, including larger companies that use local business for goods and services. the mixer will offer open networking to meet fellow business owners, along with two speed networking opportunities:

construction trades Speed networking for one-on-one meetings with general contractors and engineers who use subs; and city Department Speed networking for one-onone meetings with city departments that purchase goods and services. Space for speed networking is limited and registration is required. participation will be first come, first served. in addition, information will be available at the mixer about business opportunities resulting from projects approved in the Forsyth county bond referendum. light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. attendance is free, but please rSVp by Jan. 6 so organizers know how many to expect. to rSVp or register for speed networking, go to cityofWS.org/WSMixer. For more information call tiesha hinton at 336-734-1262 or send an email to tieshah@cityofws.org.

that is fully funded through private, non-governmental participation that rewards participants that complete the training with business ownership and all of the attendant back room services that businesses need to ensure profitability and longevity.

Just as we invest in corporations, we should invest in poverty and see the contributions made by tax paying, engaged fathers, who begin to inspire their children to greater heights as a result of the pride one feels when success takes hold. there are many service related careers that don't require a college degree and have relatively short start up timelines. imagine the possibilities if the business community could view this virgin territory of prospective " franchisees " as not only vehicles to power economic development in local communities

but as investment opportunities that would positively impact their bottom line. lastly, there could not be a conversation about eradicating poverty without a clear understanding of "toxic charity," that is – money spent to positively impact some social ill that instead becomes part of the problem.

Valuable resources are committed to programs that have timetested measurables that speak to the lack of impact to scale delivered by solutions that fail to recognize the insidious characteristics of Generational poVertY. Understanding how to re-integrate the men that live in these neighborhoods into the fabric of those communities is imperative and doable.

We move at warp speed to improve our lives through intoxicants that are short lived. children yet to be born will be challenged

by the lack of resolve of the prevailing paradigm to speak boldly and with the wisdom of the past, to know that all who said that the earth was flat changed their minds when they changed their prospective.

We are not bound by information that served us yesterday when it is clear that information is flawed against the backdrop of an ever-changing landscape.

Winston Salem, the city of arts & innovation, can truly live out that vision now by weaving this collaborative web of inclusion that will strengthen oUr community and ultimately serve as the model that drives the winds of change.

Jerry Anderson owns Village Produce and Country Store in Ogburn Station with his wife, Paula McCoy.

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LASH/CHRONICLE JV BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Mt. Tabor crowned champs of 2016 Lash/Chronicle tournament

The 2016 Lash/Chronicle champion Mt. Tabor Spartans pose with Cheryl Lindsay of Hanesbrands (far left).

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The championship game of the 2016 Lash/Chronicle tournament between the Mt. Tabor Spartans and the Reagan Raiders had the makings of a great game. Both teams progressively got better each weekend of the tournament and have played the most consistent basketball of all the teams in this year’s field.

Starting off, the Raiders were a little tight, missing shots they normally would make, creating an early 7-0 deficit. Reagan was finally able to get on the board with a little over three minutes left in the first quarter. Jakob Moore of Mt. Tabor made his impact felt by crashing the offensive boards and not letting Reagan get any clear shots off in the paint. The Spartans led 11-3 after one in a defen-

Tournament uses procedure to choose team and MVP

CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

During the 2016 Lash/Chronicle tournament there was magnificent play from a number of players from several teams.

The players selected for the All-Tournament Team and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) were selected by analyzing the complete data from all of the games of the tournament.

Semi-final games bring unexpected results

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Thursday's semi-final games were highly anticipated following the great basketball everyone was able to witness in the consolation games earlier that afternoon. Unfortunately for East Forsyth and Parkland, they did not show up with their best efforts Thursday evening.

As the Number Two seed coming into the tournament, East Forsyth easily handled West Forsyth in

the quarterfinals and seemed to have the momentum in their game against Mt. Tabor. The Spartans had tough victories against Walktertown and Winston-Salem Prep prior to their game against the Eagles.

As soon as the game started, one thing was evidently clear: East Forsyth would have trouble with the size Mt. Tabor had in their front court. Early on, Jakob Moore, Duncan Smits and Dillon Bullard were clear mismatches

down on the block for any Eagle defender. Combine their size with the matchup 2-3 zone the Spartans deployed and it was tough sledding offensively for East Forsyth in the first half.

The second half was no different as the Spartans continued to pound the ball down low. To make matters worse for the Eagles, the Muse brothers, Andrew and Aaron, started to get hot from downtown. The Spartans cruised down the

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sive battle.

The stellar defense from both sides continued into the second quarter. Mt. Tabor seemed to take advantage of any defensive lapse that Reagan made. Jordan Hunter of Mt. Tabor made some clutch shots toward the end of the half where the Spartans led 19-9 in a low scoring game to that point.

In the third quarter, Mt. Tabor turned it up a notch both offensively and defensively. They kept the Raiders off balance and to add insult to injury for Reagan, Aaron Muse hit a three-point shot from half court as time expired to end the third quarter. That shot gave Mt. Tabor a 33-17 lead heading into the final quarter.

Reagan made a run in the fourth quarter to bring the score to 35-29. That would be as close as the Raiders See Champs on B2

Last day of consolation games brought highs and lows See Semi-final on B2

Kameron Hall of Reagan, No. 14 in black, passes the ball to his teammate.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Nick Adams of Atkins, No. 5 in white, attempts to break the press applied by the Carver defender.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Friday, Dec. 23, brought about the final day of the Lash/Chronicle tournament.

The day included the remaining consolation games along with the championship and third place games. For the squads in the consolation games, some teams showed up and others seemed to just mail it in.

After giving up a 20-point lead and losing to Glenn less than 24 hours prior to their game against Thomasville, West Forsyth had two options: tuck their tails and run or show up and play to the best of their abilities. They chose the latter.

They seemed to have learned their les-

son about staying focused as they led 2111 after one. Thomasville was able to stay within striking distance in the first half by crashing the offensive boards and getting second-shot opportunities. The third quarter was another story because the Titans started the half on an 18-0 run that blew the game wide open. The Bulldogs played tough throughout but never recovered from the run and fell 96-58.

“We really needed this and hopefully we can use this momentum over the break and come back in January with a strong rest of the season,” said West Forsyth assistant coach Michael Porter. “I was very impressed with the second half, and

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Mt. Tabor's Duncan Smits, No. 21 in white, prepares to shoot the short jumper off the glass as Christian Hicks, No. 34 in blue, anticipates the rebound.

Aaron Muse, No. 10 in white, shoots a three-pointer over Reagan's Landon Rice.

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would get as Mt. Tabor answered with a 6-0 run of their own. Toward the end of the game, the Raiders started fouling, sending the Spartans to the line to earn more possessions.

Unfortunately for Reagan, the Spartans were money from the line and won the game comfortably 51-35.

“I'm proud of all of my guys because they understand what it takes to get better every day,” said Mt. Tabor head coach Willie Harrison. “Every day we want to get better on the practice floor like it was a real game. They have done a good job in this tournament and we came out on top.”

Reagan guard Morgan Young, No. 24 in black, tries to lay the ball up over Mt. Tabor's Jakob Moore.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

MVP

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Traditionally for the All-Tournament Team, one player from each of the final two teams in the championship game are selected as well as the three best players from the other teams in the field.

For the selection of the MVP of the tournament, tra-

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stretch and won 71-51.

“I take my hat off to Mt. Tabor, they are a real big team and they enforced their will on us tonight,” said East Forsyth head coach Rodney Minor. “My guys fought but we gave up too many easy shots at the rim. They needed a reality check and hopefully this loss will wake them up and let them know they have to

ditionally that player is selected from the two championship teams only and this year it was from the team that won the championship game.

This year we did not stray from those traditions. For future tournaments, the way these awards are determined might be altered or adjusted.

respect the game every time they step on the court.”

Mt. Tabor head coach Willie Harrison said he thought his team handled the press very well and was happy with the play he received from his bench players.

He says he wanted to run the zone defensively because he knew East Forsyth had players who could get to the bucket and he wanted to prevent that.

The Mustangs of Parkland came in with as much momentum

as the Eagles. As the Number One seed they previously defeated Glenn in the quarters. Reagan sought to continue their run under the radar as they aren't a flashy team but maybe the most fundamentally sound team in the tournament.

In the first half the Mustangs could not handle the precision of the Reagan offense. Parkland attempted to use their athleticism to get them back into the game but were out-executed in all phas-

Reagan head coach James Stackhouse added, “Mt. Tabor is a tough team and they play hard. They are a complete team and tonight we fell short. They are a good ball club and they play solid defense and rebound well. We just have to continue to do what we do but improve in every area. We are still looking forward to try and win the conference.”

All tournament player Patrick Travatello of Reagan said, “We were fighting the entire tournament and came in as somewhat of an underdog. I

es of the game by the Raiders.

Reagan led 36-18 at the half. It was more of the same in the second half as Reagan opened up a 20-point lead and never relented, winning the game by the score of 72-51.

“Both teams started off slow with a lot of turnovers but eventually we got rolling,” said Reagan head coach James Stackhouse.

“We stayed patient, we stayed focused on defense and we remained disciplined because

think I have been working well in the paint and we just kept pushing and pushing and we made it to the championship. Even though we fell short, it was a good game.”

Mt. Tabor guard Andrew Muse said earlier in the season they were still trying to figure each other out but as time progressed they got a feel for one another. He says they love to play team ball and there is no selfishness on their squad.

Aaron Muse of Mt. Tabor was named to the All-Tournament Team and tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP). He says it felt great to beat Reagan because they had lost to them last year in the freshman tournament.

“We came together as a team, we are a family and just love how we overcame adversity and won the tournament,” Aaron Muse continued. “I wasn't too worried about getting MVP I just wanted to win the tournament. All the hard work and dedication paid off.”

Muses' father, Andy Muse, said a lot of different players from many teams could have won but he was happy his son came away with the trophy. He said hopefully his son will be humble and that his teammates were a big part of the trophy as well.

that's what we always try to do.”

Parkland head coach Cory Baker added, “We have to focus on the fundamentals. We knew coming into this game they were a smart group of kids and if we didn't play right they would kill us on it. I don't think my guys showed up in the first half and we never bounced back. I don't think they are a better team than us but they played the right way. Today just wasn't our day.”

The 2016 Lash/Chronicle All Tournament Team Members of the 2016 Lash/Chronicle All Tournament Team are (from left to right) Tobias Johnson (Reynolds), Jalen Crawley (W-S Prep), Savon Brintley (E. Forsyth), Aaron Muse (Mt. Tabor), Patrick Travatello (Reagan). Aaron Muse was selected as tournament Most Valuable Player.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

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you could tell they came out with a lot more energy.”

Thomasville head coach Robert Moore Jr. said, “We were in it early but when they put that press on, our kids got rattled. They were too big for us, and we let the game get away from us. We competed and we just couldn't put four quarters together.”

The fact it was a close game throughout did not bode well for Glenn as they took on North Forsyth.

The Bobcats seem to thrive off of large deficits. Their game against the Vikings stayed close from start to finish. Glenn seemed a lit-

tle low on energy as they may have expended too much in their comeback attempt against West Forsyth the day before. The Bobcats fell to the Vikings in a squeaker 58-52.

“I felt like we executed our game plan that our guys put in for this game,” said Will Bell, North Forsyth head coach. “The kids did a very good job of listening and ultimately they executed well. They realize they have to go hard for 32 minutes if they want to win and the last four or five games they have done that.”

Chris Geter, Glenn head coach, said, “I just don't get us. When our backs are against the wall, that's when we play our

best, but when the game is close and we have to make smart decisions, I question our decision-making ability,” The next consolation game of the day was Carver versus Atkins. The host Yellowjackets were coming off a victory against Walkertown and Atkins previously had defeated Lexington prior to this game. Carver jumped all over the Camels with their superior athleticism.

The full court press from Carver also gave Atkins all types of headaches leading to a 39-20 lead at the half.

“When we play well, that's what we kind of bring to the table when we start

games well,” said Carver head coach Raheem Martin. “This is one of the first ones we have actually started well and I'm hoping this leads to more confidence in the first and second quarter of games to come.”

The Yellowjackets kept their foot on the gas in the second half by not letting Atkins gain any sort of continuity on offense. The Camels gave it their best effort but Carver was too much for them to handle and they lost 62-37.

“Today was a tough one but all in all this tournament was an improvement on last year because we didn't win any,” said Bronal

Gary, Atkins head coach.

Prior to the championship game was the fight for third place game between East Forsyth and Parkland. Both teams had aspirations for the championship game but just fell a bit short.

Early on, the Eagles seemed to bounce back well from their semi-final defeat against Mt. Tabor by taking a 13-3 lead midway through the first. By halftime the Mustangs made a run of their own and closed to within one at the break.

The full court press by East Forsyth began to pay dividends in the third, giving them a 15-point lead going into the fourth.

The

turnovers continued for Parkland, and East Forsyth won by nearly 30 points 69-43.

“The guys didn't give up and they could have easily folded,” said East Forsyth coach Rodney Minor. “They came out focused tonight and ready to play and I thought they did well.”

Parkland assistant coach Jeffrey Perry said, “In the second half we just had a let down like we did in the previous game. I think we came in with some momentum but we didn’t play a full 32-minute game and that's what it takes.”

Teams fight to end tournament on a high note T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

With each team in this year’s Lash-Chronicle tournament guaranteed at least three games, every team wanted to end their tournament on a high note.

Because the teams in the consolation bracket were not in the running for the championship, pride and bragging rights were on the line for the final two days of the tournament.

First onto the court on Thursday was the game between Winston-Salem Prep and the Reynolds Demons.

Reynolds entered the tournament with high hopes to making it to the finals but instead looked headed into Christmas break with a win against the Phoenix.

As soon as the ball was tipped Tobias Johnson

immediately made his presence known. He finished the night with 35 points, scoring with ease inside and out.

The Demons dominated in the paint throughout the first quarter and led 22-13 after one. The Phoenix fought back in the second once Jalen Crawley and Essin Arid got on track but was never able to take the lead partly because of the stellar defense played by Winston-Salem Prep standout Jalen Crawley.

The Phoenix made a nice run in the fourth quarter and took the lead at 5956 with less than five minutes left in the game.

Johnson and the Demons rebounded quickly and won a nail biter 65-63.

Demons head coach Mike McCulloch said he thought Johnson played well on both ends of the floor but

as a team they must improve rebounding and team defense going forward.

“I think this tournament has prepared us well for our conference play,” said Prep head coach Willie “BB” Patrick. “We planned to come out of this tournament a little bit better but we came up short so we have to go back to the drawing board.

The game with West Forsyth and Glenn came down to the wire as well.

West Forsyth jumped on the Bobcats early and led 41-24 at the half and led by as many as 20 early in the third. The game looked to be a blowout but in typical Glenn fashion they made a run in the second half.

Their press continued to wear down the Titans until late in the fourth quarter Glenn tied the game at 69

Hanes’ partnership with local schools breaks sock drive record

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Hanes, one of HanesBrands flagship brands, is partnering with local high schools to bring comfort to those in need during the holiday season as part of its eighth annual sock drive.

The local campaign connects with Hanes national initiative that d o n a t e d 200,000 pairs of socks to The Salvation Army to distribute to those in need. This year, Hanes also launched in-store collections at 160 HanesBrands Outlet stores nationwide. To date, stores have collected 31,000 packages of clothing.

The sock drive featured a friendly competition among six WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools to collect socks. High schools that participated in the sock drive were West Forsyth, Mount Tabor, Reagan, North Forsyth, East Forsyth and Walkertown.

A total of 7,111 pairs of socks were collected by the participating schools.

West Forsyth High School claimed firstplace with 3,631 pairs of socks donated,

breaking the record for the highest number of socks collected by a school since the beginning of the drive in 2008.

West Forsyth will be awarded $1,000 from Hanes for their collection efforts.

Mount Tabor High School won secondplace with 1,841 pairs of socks donated and will receive $500. Reagan High School placed third with 1,137 pairs of socks collected and will receive $250.

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity shown by students and staff to help those in need within the community,” said Cheryl Lindsay, director of global diversity and community relations, HanesBrands.

“The schools went above and beyond this year, and we are thrilled by the recordbreaking amount of socks collected. The students should be very proud of themselves knowing their efforts will touch the lives of those who need socks the most in our own backyard.”

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with under two minutes left. Daniel Napper put the nail in the coffin with seven seconds left when he knocked down two clutch free throws and Glenn escaped with a 73-71 victory.

“We are relentless and I just had to light another fire. I guess we just like to be in tough positions,” said Chris Geter, Glenn head coach. “When our backs are against the wall that's when we perform the best and I don't know why but that's how it is.”

West Forsyth assistant coach Michael Porter said his team was unable to handle the press from Glenn and his team panicked. He says once his team learns to handle the pressure, they will be a better team for it.

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JaQuay McMillan of Glenn, No. 4 in gray, shoots a jump shot over West Foryth's C.J. Smith, No. 23 in white.

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WSSU Rams fall to No. 2 ranked Fairmont State, 94-82; game on Dec. 31

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FAIRMONT, WV – The Winston-Salem State University Rams fell behind early, and could not climb all the way back, as the Rams fell 94-82 to the No. 2 Fairmont State Falcons Saturday night at Joe Retton Arena in Fairmont, WV. With the loss, WinstonSalem State falls to 5-5

Jackson overall, while the Falcons improve to 9-0.

WSSU will take a short break for the Christmas holiday, before returning to action on New Years Eve, when the Rams travel to Bowie State.

On Saturday, the home standing Fairmont State

Falcons ran out to a quick 12-0 lead before the Rams found their footing on a jump shot from Jamel McAllister.

WSSU quickly ran off six quick points to get back into the game, and close the Fairmont State lead to just four points, at 12-8.

Midway through the first half, Fairmont State would go back out in front by 10 points, but WSSU

Long battled the much bigger #2 ranked Falcons, to keep the game with striking distance, before Fairmont would go on a late run to take 48-32 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Coming out of the locker room, WSSU turned up the defense, and by the

13:50 mark, had cut the lead back to single digits at 59-50.

Fairmont State would keep the pressure on the Rams and by midway through the second half, increased their lead to 19 points, at 69-50.

WSSU continued to fight, and never gave in, and at the 4:49 mark, had cut the lead to 10 points, before the Falcons ran off

Crandell five quick points to go back in front by 15.

Winston-Salem State would eventually fight their way back to within nine points with 45 seconds remaining, before falling to Fairmont State, 94-82.

Winston-Salem State

was led by Nate Long, who finished with 19 points and six rebounds. William Crandell added 18 points and four rebounds, and Ameer Jackson added 17 points and seven rebounds.

Carlos Rankins chipped in nine points, four rebounds,

three assists and two steals.

TJ Wilson and Jamel McAllister added five points each, and McAllister also had three steals.

Fairmont State had four players finish in double figures, with Matt Bingaya

leading the way with 22 points, six rebounds and three steals. Thomas Winbush added 14 points and eight rebounds, while D’Ondre Stockman chipped in 13 points and Troy Cantrell added 11 points.

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Thanks to a statement from outgoing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, it is now known that GOP legislative leaders were indeed planning to add two more seats to the North Carolina Supreme Court so that McCrory could appoint two more Republicans to offset Superior Court Judge Mike Morgan’s stunning 350,000vote election win, giving Democrats the 4-3 majority.

On January 4th the investiture of N.C. Associate Justice Michael Rivers Morgan will take place at 2 p.m. in the Law and Justice Building Courtroom at 2 East Morgan Street in Downtown Raleigh.

“I feel tremendously wonderful about it,” the new justice-elect, 60, said days after his triumph. “The voters of North Carolina have given me a resounding victory and are allowing me to serve the state at the highest level of the North Carolina Supreme Court. So I’m very

pleased, very proud and very humbled at this opportunity.”

Justice Morgan will become the fifth African-American to serve on the state’s High Court in its history, following Chief Justice Henry Frye, and associate justices G. K. Butterfield, Patricia Timmons-Goodson, James Wynn Jr., and Cheri Beasley.

“We have been friends since my appointment [to the bench] in March of 2005,” Orange County Superior Court Judge Carl Fox said of his colleague.

“Mike is an experienced trial judge who has previously served on both the district and superior trial court benches for [over]25 years. “ “He is a fair, hard working and a conscientious judge with a wealth of experience. Mike has held court around our state. ..[and] he has also taught other judges through the N.C. Conference of Superior Court Judges and The National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada,.” Judge Fox added.

Community Briefs

Old Salem’s incoming president begins his tenure in the Historic Tavern Museum Frank Vagnone named the new president of Old Salem Museums & Gardens on Nov. 18, will start full-time on March, 1. Vagnone is working with current Old Salem president Ragan Folan and Old Salem Chief Operating Officer Anthony Slater during a transition period. One of Vagnone’s signature projects is a series of events he calls, “One-night Stand.” He spends overnights in historic house museums and heritage sites, using them as they were originally intended, and then writes about how these fragile places can have meaning in current 21st-century lives. He brought his One Night Stand experience to Old Salem on Dec. 1 in the historic Tavern Museum. Vagnone is an internationally renowned thinker, writer and consultant in the fields of historic preservation and museums.

New Wall Street Journal ranks WSSU as No. 8 HBCU in nation Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is the No. 8 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation, and the top in North Carolina, according to rankings released this week by The Wall Street Journal. WSSU also is the second highest ranked public HBCU. The top 10 list, pulled from The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College’s inaugural college rankings, analyzes institutions based on four areas: Resources (studentteacher ratio, finance per student, research papers per faculty); Engagement (accredited programs, student engagement, student recommendations, interaction with students and teachers); Outcomes (graduation rate, graduate salary, academic reputation); Environment (student, faculty and staff diversity, student inclusion). The rankings are based on federal higher education data and surveys of 100,000 college students. The full list can be viewed at http://www.wsj.com/articles/top-historically-blackcolleges-and-universities-1479747552.

Applications being accepted for City of Winston-Salem University The city is accepting applications for the next class of “City of Winston-Salem University,” to be held for 12 weeks starting Feb. 2, 2017. City of Winston-Salem University gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city’s role in the community. Classes meet Thursday evenings for three hours. Topics will include city governance and finance, sanitation, utilities operations, streets and transportation, public safety, planning and economic development, housing and recreation. Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Applications will be evaluated based on the reason for participating, leadership potential, diversity and residency (city residents receive first priority, then Forsyth County residents). City of Winston-Salem University is free; however, participants have the option of earning continuing education credit through Winston-Salem State University for a nominal fee of $25. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 30 and are available at the Marketing & Communications Department in City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 336, or by calling CityLink 311. The application is also posted online at www.CityofWS.org/CWSU and can be printed and mailed in, or filled out and submitted online. For more information, call CityLink 311.

NC AgVentures offers grant opportunity to support family farms NC AgVentures, a NC Cooperative Extension program provides grants to NC farmers for new and innovative agricultural project ideas that will increase farm profits. The program will award an average of $5,000 to $10,000. The program, which is supported by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, will award a minimum of 20 grants to agriculturally dependent farm families in the following counties: Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Rockingham, Yadkin, Guilford, Martin, Wilson, Pitt, Edgecombe, Nash, Sampson, Lenoir, Duplin, Wayne, Harnett, Greene, Johnston counties. The application deadline is Jan. 5, 2017. An application workshop for producers interested in learning more about the grant award and application process is scheduled for Forsyth County at the Forsyth Cooperative Extension Offices, 1450 Fairchild Road. The workshop will be held on Dec. 5 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For additional information, or to obtain an application contact your local Cooperative Extension office. Applications can also be downloaded to your computer from www.ncagventures.org.

State Rep. Evelyn Terry [D-Forsyth] expressed the boundless pride that many in the African-American community have in Judge Morgan’s Supreme Court election, and tremendous faith in his ability to serve in the interest of all North Carolinians.

“It’s difficult for me to express verbally that it just means such a great deal to me, and certainly, I hope to the people I represent in District 71 …whose interests in equal justice are very keen.”

“So I’m just hopeful because of Judge Morgan’s qualifications, his character, his ability, his humanness…all of those things that characterize a fine legal mind,” Rep. Terry added.

“He’ll bring a breath of fresh air.”

A native of Cherry Point, N.C., Mike Morgan is the oldest of five children. He graduated from New Bern public schools.

Morgan received his B.A. in both History and Sociology from Duke University in 1976. He earned his Juris Doctor degree with honors from North Carolina Central

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University in 1979. From 1983 to 1989, Morgan was an assistant state Attorney General in the N.C. Dept of Justice. From 1989 to 1994, he served as a NC administrative law judge; from 1994 to 2004 a district court judge; and from 2005 to the present a Wake County superior court judge.

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Dan Blue [D-Wake] said, “I am very encouraged to see Judge Mike Morgan join our state’s Supreme Court.

“His dedication to impartiality and respect for the law is unparalleled. It is crucial for us to have diversity on the bench, and Judge Morgan’s win is an important step to broader representation in the court that more accurately reflects North Carolinians.”

Sen. Blue concluded, “I have no doubt that he will bring the kind of balance that is needed to ensure that the judicial system is operating in accordance with the democratic process.”

Community Calendar

Every day – Volunteers needed for Reading Parties The Augustine Literacy Project, Read.Write.Spell (READWS) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Parties. The program needs youthful, energetic people who are willing to lead students in party games created for maximum learning and enjoyment. Reading Party is a free parentoriented seminar that will teach simple and effective multisensory strategies to parents and their children in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. After a short training, volunteers will help 28 hours per month, mostly nights and weekends. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Tonya Nealon at 336-723-4391 ext. 1507 or Tonya@readws.org.

Dec. 29 – Kwanzaa Ujamaa Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. The celebration will be held at Carl Russell Recreation Center, 3521 Carver Road. The celebration will focus on Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Ujamaa day is sponsored by Carl Russell Recreation Center. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship.

Dawn's Travel and More is the honoree. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-727-2580.

Dec. 29 – 22nd Kwanzaa Celebration CARY – The Ujima Group, Inc., will host the 22nd Kwanzaa Celebration at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, downtown Cary, NC on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The theme for the celebration is “It’s a New Dawn; It’s a New Day.” There will be a performance by The Elegba from the Yoruba cosmology. The celebration will display the tradition of a procession of the elders and the Harambee Circle.

The celebration will have fun and activities for young and old.

Information about directions can be retrieved from The Cary Arts Center at 919-469-4069. For more information, contact Lester Thomas at 919380-7020 or email lesterthomas845@yahoo.com.

Dec. 29 – “Peter and the Wolf” Peppercorn Theatre’s “Peter and the Wolf” will be Dec. 29, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. This classic story is retold through music and dance in a collaboration between Music Carolina (Carolina Chamber Symphony Players), Helen Simoneau Danse and Peppercorn Theatre. Appropriate for all ages. Tickets: $8 - Child, $12 Adult, $35 - Family Pack

Dec. 30 – Kwanzaa Nia Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Friday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. The celebration will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road. The celebration will focus on Nia (Purpose) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Nia day is sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church. The program is family oriented including African drumming,

music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336722-4399 or 767-7530.

Dec. 31 – Kwanzaa Kuumba Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. The celebration will be held at Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. The celebration will focus on Kuumba (Creativity) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Kuumba day is sponsored by NC Black Repertory Theatre Company and Forsyth County Public Library.

The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 336-7032953.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Concert Winston-Salem Symphony will hold a New Year’s Eve concert with singer, violinist and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens performing a night of bluegrass, folk and jazz on Saturday, Dec. 31. The concert will be held at Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, at 8 p.m. The concert will include songs from Shuffle Along such as “Waterboy,” “La Vie en Rose,” “Maple Leaf Rag” under the baton of Maestro Robert Moody. Tickets range from $20 – $67, and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-464-0145 or at WSsymphony.org.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve celebration The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Bowl Northside have teamed up for the second consecutive year for a New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, Dec. 31. For $20 people can skate at the Fairgrounds Annex from 8-10 p.m. and then head on over to Bowl Northside for Laser Bowl from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Party Favors (hats, beads, noisemakers) are included in the Bowling Laser Party.

Tickets for the combined event can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com (search Winston-Salem Fairgrounds) or at the Fairgrounds Annex Box Office at 414 Deacon Blvd. in Winston-Salem. Tickets may be purchased the night of the events but they are subject to availability. All guests must present ticket at Bowling Lanes, otherwise pricing is regular price for both venues. Northside Lanes is the only smoke free and alcohol free bowling center in Forsyth County.

Dec. 31 – Noon Year’s Eve The Children’s Museum will have a Noon Years Eve Celebration, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.

It’s a Kids’ Countodown to Noon Year’s Eve. Families can create sound shakers in the Art Studio beginning at 10 a.m.. At 11:40 a.m., the group will gather together for fun songs, silly activities and a storytime, ending with a countdown to the noon year!

Dec. 31, March 24 & 25 – Hops Conference The South Atlantic Hops Conference, Crowne Plaze Resort One Resort Drive, Asheville NC, will be held on March 24 and 25.

Registration can be completed by

Saturday, Dec. 31. Registration for Friday and Saturday can be purchased separately. The cost for both days is $127.59, with prices increasing to $50 after registration deadline. The conference organized by N.C. State University, Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, four regional hop growers and a malt maker will focus on educating, enlightening and engaging growers, brewers and other interested parties about the South Atlantic hops industry. The topics discussed will focus on hop cone chemistry, brewers’ opinions of local hops, regional research results, up and coming varieties and experiences with hop harvesters. There will be a tradeshow and poster session; lunch will be included. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017south-atlantic-hops-conference-tickets-26084925715.

Jan. 1 – Kwanzaa Imani Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 2 p.m. The celebration will be held at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 900 Old Salem Road. The celebration will focus on Imani (Faith) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Imani day is sponsored by Greater Vision Dance Company and St. Philips Heritage Center. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. Warren and Georjean Moore, Owners of Irie Rhythms Restaurant is the honoree. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-703-2953.

Now – Jan. 1 – Festival of Lights Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons NC, will celebrate the 25th anniversary Festival of Lights now – Sunday, Jan. 1 nightly from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. The park will have brand new light displays along with the return of S’moresville at the Gift Village closing each night at 10 p.m. The gift village will also have concessions, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and performers. For more information, about tickets, events and staying at Tanglewood visit http://www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Tanglew ood/fol or call 336-703-6481.

Jan. 2 – Emancipation Association Program The Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach, pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, will address the annual Emancipation Association Program on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive in WinstonSalem. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez is host pastor. Jannette Piggott will preside. This program marks the 154th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Jan. 5 – “In Pursuit Of Justice” screening Winston-Salem filmmakers Gregg Jamback and Jamie Huss of Swiftwater Media invite the public to a special evening that includes a work-in-progress screening of their film, “In Pursuit Of Justice,” 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, at HanesBrands Theatre in downtown WinstonSalem. Admission is free. For years See Comm. Cal on B7

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Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 Holiday Worship services Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive, will hold Holiday Worship Services. The Watch Night Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. The New Year’s Day Service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1, beginning at 10 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Nathan Edward Scovens Sr.

Dec. 31 Watch Night service Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1301 C. E. Gray Drive, will hold a Watch Night Service starting 10 p.m. Dec. 31. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Charles E. Gray is the host pastor.

Dec. 31 Watch Night service St. James A.M.E. Church will hold Watch Night service starting 11 p.m. Dec. 31. Our sister church, Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, will render the service.

The Rev. Dr. Jasper W. Hemphill Jr., the pastor of Union Bethel, will bring the message. The public is invited to attend. St. James is located at 1501 N. Patterson Avenue (at the corner of 15th Street) across from the U.S. Post Office. The pastor is the Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons.

Dec. 31 Watch Night service Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church will host Watch Night Service on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. Youth Ministry will sponsor a pre-watch night spaghetti dinner and salad bar, 8-10 p.m., adults $9, children 12 and under $4.50, which also includes the viewing of the movie “War Room.” For dinner tickets, contact Shirley Kindle via the Goler Memorial church office at 336-724-9411. The Rev. Dr. George C. Banks is pastor.

Dec. 31 Watch Night service The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., will bring the New Year in with the annual Watch Night service on Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. Bishop John Huntley and the Alpha and Omega church will be the special guests. All are invited. The pastor is Paul W Hart.

Jan. 5 Environmental movie Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement (TEEM) will sponsor a movie with a subject matter expert speaker(s), speaker-led discussion and researched handout 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive, in Winston-Salem near Thruway Shopping Center. The film is “Inside the Garbage of the World: The Ugly Truth about Plastic Pollution” and the topic is “Garbage: From Land To Water.” Contact phone and email – Gayle Tuch, cell: 336-407-2767; gayle@ggtuchlaw.com and Sally Hirsh, cell: 336251-2658; alnsalnjo@earthlink.net.

Jan. 14 Men’s Summit The annual Christian Men’s Summit will be held at First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville NC, on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The summit brings men together for fellowship, to worship, to feed their soul, challenge them to be better men and teach them about creating a sustainable walk with God for a lifetime. The 2017 summit will feature Bob Tebow, father of baseball and football star Tim Tebow; David and Jason Benham, former Minor League baseball players; Dr. Tejado Hanchell, international speaker and pastor; and Ret. Gen. Jerry Boykin, Delta Force General and Commander. Tickets are $15 with lunch included.

Tickets can be purchased at http://2017triadmenssummit.eventbrite.com, at the FCCM church office and at Shady Grove Wesleyan in Colfax.

Ongoing

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

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-7237071.

Tuesdays Men Helping Men Be 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.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-3 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, located at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-3068119.

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Christmas Day message centers on gratefulness

BY DONNA ROGERS THE CHRONICLE

Christmas Day was a time of celebration at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, and of reflection.

The church, on Northampton Drive in Winston-Salem, was one of the churches that chose to have a service on the actual date, Sunday, Dec. 25.

Some churches opted to have a service on Saturday,

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Christmas Eve, rather than Sunday.

The service was abbreviated for the day, considering Christmas is a time for families to be together.

The service featured singing, praying and regular church procedures.

The Rev. Dr. Nathan Scovens, senior pastor of the church, did not deliver a message that centered on the Christmas Story.

Instead, he told members

of the congregation to “Just Be Grateful.”

“Stop complaining and grumbling, stop moaning about life and just be grateful,” he said.

Scovens said those in the congregation should look to how blessed they are now to be grateful, not just in the past.

“Too often I have found that we are grateful for the

Fulton outlines Ministers’ Conference achievements The crowd listens intently during the Ministers’ Conference session.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) has been led by Bishop Todd Fulton for the past two years. During that span, the conference has seen an exponential growth in membership. Bishop Fulton's term as president is coming to a close, but his imprint on the conference will never be forgotten.

When Fulton took over as president, the conference was “on life support,” according to sources. Fulton breathed life back into the conference by bringing in new

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members along with introducing new committees and strengthening the validity overall.

“For me it speaks to what Dr. King said and that is we can all be great and that way we can all be great is by serving,” said Fulton. “The thing the I will miss most is the work that I was instrumental in, such as our food justice and drivers license efforts. I'll still be here behind the scenes, so I'll still be here working.”

Fulton says the food justice program is the closest to his heart. The community garden at 22nd street and

Williams wants to hit the ground running as group’s new president

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The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) recently held elections for the new leadership cabinet. The Rev. Dr. Lamont Williams, senior pastor of Diggs Memorial United Holy Church, was elected as the conferences' new president.

Williams ran against the Rev. Anthony Jones for the position of president. The vote for president took place on Dec. 20 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was a large turnout for the vote. Williams was elated with the result.

“I have to be honest, I was humbled and shocked by the result,” Williams said. “I wouldn't say that I was surprised Dr. Lamont Williams delivers his speech before the voting process.

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Praising God the Creator

Lesson Scripture: Psalm 33:1-9

By the end of this lesson, we will *See that Scripture urges us to praise the Creator *Appreciate God’s provisions and goodness *Know that praise of God should be a major focus in our lives

Background: The time of this Psalm is unknown, but the place is recorded as Palestine. This particular Psalm points out that since God is the Creator, Lord, Savior, and Deliverer. He alone is worthy of our trust and praise. Singing and rejoicing with music is a freer way of communicating with God and is expressed in Psalms often.

Lesson: The first three verses of Psalm 33 are an introduction of our motive Elder for praise and our goal in doing so. We acknowlRichard Wayne edge that as righteous chilWood dren of God it is proper for us to praise Him for all things, not just us alone Sunday but we should do so in School Lesson groups with joyous precision, be current with our praise and deliberate… using our voices and instruments skillfully (verse 1-3). The reason we praise God is for His “Word” and His “work.” Everything God does is trustworthy and reliable. His faithfulness is evident in our surroundings.

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It became standing room only for the Ministers’ Conference for Bishop Todd Fulton's farewell address.

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wrong stuff,” he said. “You should be grateful that God saved your sin-sick soul.”

He said members of the congregation should be grateful for what they have,

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(verses 4-5). We praise God in verses 6-7 for His creative power of speech.

God spoke the heavens and the earth into existence.

We praise Him also for His manipulation of the waters on the earth, noting again His sovereignty over all His creation. The psalmist continues by saying let all the earth fear and stand in awe of God. Powerful and mighty, “He speaks and it’s done, His commands stand

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what they don’t have (such as illness) and what didn’t happen (such as an accident).

The people should be grateful for Jesus, Scovens said.

“Don’t complain! Lift Jesus up!” he said. fast” (verses 8-9). UMI Annual Commentary 20162017.

For Your Consideration: Think about all the things you are thankful for God doing in your life. Contemplate those things you still desire of Him. Now, where is your “new” praise?

Life’s Application: Praising God as our Creator is essential for our spiritual health, just as nutrition is essential for our physical health. (Brian D.

Community adopts ESR families for Christmas

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Experiment in SelfReliance hosted a Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 12 and on into Christmas. In partnership with St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Jerry Romans, and Winston-Salem State University, more than 30 families in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County area were adopted for Christmas and were provided with toys and necessities, and a Christmas meal.

St. Leo’s, WSSU, and Mr. Romans, ESR’s board chair, contacted ESR, wanting to give families in need the opportunity to enjoy Christmas. ESR case managers then contacted the families and arranged for pickup. Gifts ranged from bikes, to clothes and turkeys.

Clients and families were thankful to be able to provide a Christmas meal for their families, and give their children toys to open.

With the average cost of a Christmas meal being over $50, community members were eager to help clients alleviate that cost.

“It is a blessing to me and my family because my dad has always been my backbone, but he passed away three years ago, so it is just me and my kids and my mom.” Said Aultrice, a Self-Sufficiency client.

“This is actually a blessing because I just started a job, and it is only seasonal.”

Marian, who picked up the donation for her hus-

band Ali who is a client of ESR, was all smiles. “This donation means so much to me, and I would like to thank everybody who helped me. I am very thankful, and God bless you! Me and my family are very happy.”

Ambriana, a SelfSufficiency client, and her husband, were grateful for the unexpected donation they received. “This is the first year we have had a full Christmas in four years.

We really didn’t plan on a Christmas.” The client’s husband, who received a bike, can now travel back and forth to work.

“For us to be given all of this, it means the world to us.”

ESR would like to give a special thanks to St. Leo’s Catholic Church, WSSU, and Mr. Romans for their generous donations and for providing hope to families this holiday season.

Experiment in SelfReliance is a non-profit Community Action Agency that focuses on empowering people with low-moderate income to become self-reliant. Programs help provide housing, teach clients to save, budget, and improve credit scores, provide assistance for education, and help clients build assets like homeownership, as well as free tax preparation. All clients must be working. For more information on ESR’s services, visit their website at www.eisr.org or call 336722-9400.

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The choir, led by Willie Mason, sings during the Christmas Day service at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.

Todd). Praising God can be a relief of everyday cares of the world, an uplifting of downtrodden spirits and in some cases a healing for our souls…simply because we recognize and express in our praise who God is… not only to us but to the entire world. Praising God meets needs for us that we don’t always know we have. Yet without fail … after the praise, our spirits are lifted and we feel strengthened and victorious ” for praise is comely for the upright” (verse 33:1).

Ola Ashford, Success Coach, Marian N. on behalf of her husband Ali A., and William Hawkins, Success Coach, are shown.

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Cleveland Avenue is helping to feed scores of individuals.

Also he was involved in the Conference’s work with getting fines eliminated so thousands of individuals were able to clear their driving records and obtain their drivers license once again. He said that work means a great deal to him.

He went on to say that he is pleased by the release of Kalvin Michael Smith

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but I was certainly just caught in the moment of what I felt was going to be true actually coming true.”

Williams said before the results were announced, he remembered an encounter he had with Mayor Allen Joines earlier this year where they were discussing the mayoral elections and Joines said “never underestimate your opponent.” Williams said he knew that one wrong word or gesture could mean the difference between winning and losing.

Williams said that just four years ago, there were many pastors who were walking away from the conference but credits Bishop Todd Fulton with resurrecting the MCWSV. “To see all of what he [Fulton] has done is amazing,” said Williams. “I felt like people were applauding Fulton because they knew this conference has made some major strides under him and I felt like they were saying to me the mandate is on me to not let it fall but to take it higher.”

When asked his thoughts on Williams as

and the concessions that will be made for him. He also wanted to say he was excited for the new attorney general, Josh Stein, and new governor, Roy Cooper and eagerly anticipates the great things they have in store for the state of North Carolina.

Fulton says the highlight of his time as president of the conference came when they were able to provide $11,000 in scholarship money for local high school seniors.

He says he looks forward to the new leadership of the the new president of the conference, Fulton said, “I think Dr. Williams will continue to flow in the vein of the conduit that the conference has already laid.

He will be a great president to move us forward with forward thinking and being very action-oriented.”

Williams said he wants to take the model that Fulton has built and expand upon that. Each of the three vice presidents will lead a different committee and form their own individual staffs to achieve the necessary goals of that committee.

The committees under Fulton are Ministry of Education, Ministry of Food Justice, Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Health and Wellness and Ministry of Economics.

One of the goals that Williams wishes to accomplish while in office is to double the amount of pastors in the conference before he “passes the mantle off” to the next president. He also plans on choosing two communities twice a year to hold a Community Day. During the Community Day, he wants to bring in resources for the community they otherwise may not have access to.

conference under Dr. Lamont Williams.

When asked how he would like to see the conference progress in the future, Fulton said, “I would love to see more female pastors involved and definitely want to embrace younger pastors as well. But we must also not forget the wisdom of our senior pastors like Dr. [John] Mendez and Dr. [Carlton] Eversley because it's their wisdom that has gotten me and our cabinet to this point.”

Along with the Community Day, Williams plans to organize a trip to Cuba once a year with local leaders, pastors and organizations for a revival.

He has previously visited the country and has formed a strong bond with some in the religious community there.

Bringing in more young people and female pastors to the conference is paramount for Williams.

He says his spirit of inclusion is very important to him.

“It is a benchmark to the leadership that I wanted to have a woman in the cabinet,” Williams continued. “It was a necessary requirement for me so I was glad that it all played out that way. That speaks to the leadership style that I will be imploring.”

Williams closed by saying he wants the signature of his time as president to be the minority male mentoring program named the Triad Mentoring Coalition.

“If you believe in the work then I want you tojoin the struggle of changing the narrative of our young men of color,” Williams said of those who wish to help young men of color.

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now Jamback and Huss have followed closely and documented the case of Greg Taylor and his 17-year quest for freedom after he was wrongfully convicted of murder in Raleigh. He finally was released due to action of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC).

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Chris Mumma, Taylor’s attorney and the author of the legislation that created the NCIIC, and Greg Taylor. Mumma was recently featured on ABC’s “20/20.” The producers want feedback about the film from attendees and will be available for conversation after the Q&A. Jan. 7 – Pickleball Tournament The GreenTree Peer Community, a Mental Health Peer Support Center, is sponsoring the first GreenTree Peer Support Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Gateway YWCA, 1300 South Main St., Winston-Salem.

Teams will be playing for prizes. Lunch will be provided. The first match will be an 8:30 a.m. start, with doors open 7:30 a.m. for registration and warm ups. This is a fundraiser for GreenTree Peer Support Center. For more information and to signup for the tournament, contact event coordinator Michele Todd Davis at 704- 9651038 or tournament director Albert Noda at 803-391-2078.

Jan. 7-10 – Classics concert series The Winston-Salem Symphony, Robert Moody, Music Director, will present a classics concert series. The concerts will feature Jean Sibelius’ towering Symphony No. 5, op. 82, E-flat Major; a dynamic contemporary piece titled “Violet Bond: Concerto for Electric Guitar,” by composer and electric guitar soloist D. J. Sparr; and Antonin Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9, B. 178, E minor (From the New World). The concerts will take place on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m.; and Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Center of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 405 West Fourth St. in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets range from $20 to $67 and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-4640145 or online at WSSymphony.org.

Jan. 14 – Electronics recycling in Clemmons Clemmons residents and those who live within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Clemmons: Are you looking for a way to dispose of old electronic items in an environmentally responsible manner?

Bring your items to the Clemmons Public Works Facility, 3800 Dillon Industrial Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. To find out if your item is acceptable for recycling, call 336-766-9170.

Jan. 18 – Guild Meeting High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, will hold a Guild Meeting around Gen. James Longstreet, Scalawag or Scapegoat. The meeting presented by Dr. John R. Peacock, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 336-8851859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Jan. 28 – Blacksmith Demonstration High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point NC, will hold a blacksmith demonstration on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The demonstration will present a costumed blacksmith crafting various iron pieces. The demonstration is free and open to all ages.

For more information, call 336-885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Jan. 30 – Resource Fair High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, will hold a resource fair on Monday, Jan. 30. The fair is free and will have various community representatives available to answer questions regarding school-choice, pre-K options, transportation, school health & nutrition, after-school options and kindergarten curriculums. The fair will also have representatives from local libraries, Family & Health Services, Reading Connections and other important community resources that support transitioning into kindergarten. For more information, call 336-885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Now through June 2017 – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is pleased to introduce INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center. The new space, carved from Delta Arts Center's renovated lobby area, will run concurrently with the regular exhibition schedule inside the Center’s 1400 sq. ft main Simona Atkins Allen gallery thru June 2017. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road.

Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. Delta Arts Center is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call (336) 722-2625.

Feb. 9 – Around the World Concert The Piedmont Wind Symphony presents the Cabaret Around the World concert in RJ Reynolds Auditorium, 301 Hawthorne Road NW. The concert will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature works by composers like Kurt Weill, Django Reinhart and stu-

dents. Tickets are available at the door, online or by contacting the Stevens Center Box Office at 336-721-1945. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at http://piedmontwindsymphony.com/tickets.

Feb. 17 through June 4 – Art Exhibition Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, will present “Gallery of the Louvre,” the masterwork painting of Samuel F. B. Morse. The exhibit will be from Feb. 17 – June 4, 2017. Morse is known as the inventor of the telegraph, his namesake Morse code and as a painter. The show will reveal Morse’s abiding interest in the transmission of knowledge, first via art, then by machine. The painting was completed in 1833, and was not seen by the public until two years ago when the national tour began. The exhibit will also explore themes of America’s cultural identity with two dozen of important 19th century paintings from the permanent collection of the Museum. The artists include John Singleton Copley, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Cole and Gilbert Stuart to name a few. For more information, please visit reynoldahouse.org or call 336.758.5150.

Now – Feb. 24 – Proposals for Water Education Grant The Forsyth Creek Week organizing committee will provide a grant of up to $2,500 during 2017 for a water quality education or outreach project. The grant will be made to a registered non-profit organization active in Forsyth County. For more information, and the grant application visit ForsythCreekWeek.org.

Applications must be submitted by Feb. 24. The winner will be announced during the Creek Week keynote address March 28.

April 29 – Piedmont Chamber Singers Announce 39th Season The Piedmont Chamber Singers will hold a concert for their “Strings Attached” theme 39th Season on April 29, 2017. The concert will feature a variety of stringinstrument accompaniment. The April 29 concert will be held at Ardmore Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. featuring Arthur Bliss’s Pastoral: Lie Strewn the White Flocks. For tickets call Piedmont Chamber Singers at (336) 722-4022, or email manager@piedmontchambersingers.org.

May 11 – Classic Country Concert The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Annex Theatre 421 27th St NW, will host Travis Tritt and his full band on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tritt and his band will be the first of multiple artists to perform at the Fairgrounds for the 2017 Classic Country Concert Series. Tickets will go on-sale in time for the Holidays with an early bird special. Prior to Feb. 1 tickets are $20 with the exception of the VIP tickets. VIP tickets will be $100 and include parking, drink ticket, Travis’ latest album, a bucket of popcorn and seats closest to the stage in the first five rows. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com. For more information, visit www.wsfairgrounds.com for a list of events and details.

May 19 – 21 – 50th Reunion Class Celebration The 1967 High School Class of A.H. Anderson will have the 50th Reunion Celebration on May 19 – 21, 2017 at Norfolk & Virginia Beach, VA. The deposit for the trip is $50 non-refundable fee. The balance is due before Jan. 28, 2017. The cost is $477 per person/single occupancy and $328 per person/double occupancy. The package includes hotel, dinner, transportation and dinner cruise.

For more information, contact Birdie Jackson at 336-306-6393 or Linda Scott Cole at 336-473-7504.

June 1 – Piedmont Wind Symphony Concert The Piedmont Wind Symphony Concert will presenta presentation of Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” with the new score being composed by Thomas Miller. The concert also features violin soloist Bryan Hall, who will deliver Chaconne from “The Red Violin” by John Corigliano. The performance will focus on the contributions of films on the larger landscape of music, film and the birth of sci-fi. The concert will be on Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Center of the UNC School of the Arts, 405 4th St. NW. Tickets $25 for adults and $18 for students; tickets are available at the door or online. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting the Stevens Center Box Office at 336-7211945 or http://piedmontwindsymphony.com/tickets.

Ongoing

First Thursday of each month – Movie and Speaker Discussion TEEM (Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement) will have a free environmental movie and speaker series at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. The series will be the 1st Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Gayle Tuch at ggtuch@yahoo.com or call 336-766-2767.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Xavier Franklin Crawford (16 E 1949), 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 March 10, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of December, 2016.

Ruby Crawford Hinson Executor for Xavier Franklin Crawford, deceased 2705 Kirkstone Drive Winston-Salem, NC, 27107 The Chronicle December 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Milton R. Gray, Sr. (16 E 1658), also known as Milton R. Gray, deceased July 29, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 1, 2017 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 29th day of December, 2016.

Milton R. Gray, Jr. Executor for Milton R. Gray, Sr., deceased 1117 George Black Lane Winston-Salem, NC, 27101

The Chronicle December 29 and January 5, 12, 19, 2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 287

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: ELIJAH CROWELL DOB: 12-05-15

TO: Gloria Carpenter Crowell - mother of the juvenile

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

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 11:15 a.m., on Friday, January 13, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 6th day of December, 2016 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO. 2016050736 DEMOLISH ORDER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 5697 Bethania Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 4747(s) Lot(s)037 on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 5th day of December, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, and appearances having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 5697 Bethania Road, said structure being situated on Block 4747, Lot(s) 037 as shown on the City-County Tax Map, fails to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem in the respects listed on Exhibit “A” attached to and made part of this Order.

By reason of said deficiencies, said housing is unfit for human habitation. The necessary repairs, alterations, or improvements required to bring said housing up to standards required under the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the housing, that is, not to exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the value.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the housing located at 5697 Bethania Road, said housing being situated on Block 4747, Lot 037, as, as shown on the City County Tax Maps, be and the same is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof if hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to make the necessary repairs to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem, a copy of said repairs necessary for compliance being Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within a period of 30 days from service; and, if owner fails to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem 30 days from the service of the Order, he is hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to demolish said housing, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the City Council of the City of Winston Salem for adoption of a Resolution concurring with this Order of Demolition.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 5697 Bethania Road including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: December 22, 2016

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(Above) Courtney Mack bundles some greens, which she’s about to give to Roberta Jackson, as her daughter, Grey Mack, looks on.

Photos by Todd Luck

(Right) Arthur Jackson and Courtney Mack pick greens out of their garden for their Christmas Eve giveaway.

Giving the gift of greens

Courtney Mack and Arthur Jackson spent a cold and rainy Christmas Eve morning giving away collard and mixed greens from their community garden on Cameron Avenue. The couple are graduates from Forsyth County Cooperative Extension’s Urban Farm School. A local resident lent them land for their garden. They planted the crops in October and decided to give their first harvest to the community.

Commissioners to vote on bonds for maintenance needs

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

In their first meeting of 2017, Forsyth County commissioners will be voting on $21.8 million in bonds for maintenance needs of county government, local schools and Forsyth Technical Community College.

A public hearing will be held on the validity and advisability of the bonds during the commissioners’ Jan. 9 meeting. These are general obligation bonds that do not require voter approval and are unrelated to the $430 million bond referendums voters approved in November. The bonds are known as two-third bonds because their amount can be up to two-thirds of the debt the county retired in the previous year. Two-thirds bonds are issued every two years to address long-term maintenance needs for the county.

County Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler said that it’s important to keep up with capital needs.

“It’s an investment in our future when you get right down to it,” said Plyler.

He gave the example of the long-needed renovations on the Forsyth County Hall of Justice, which, due to infla-

tion, will now cost the county more than $110 million. Options were presented to the commissioners this year for a new or renovated courthouse, but they have yet to act on it. However, the twothird bonds do contain $5 million that will go toward the eventual project and will act as seed money for design and planning work on the courthouse.

The other two-thirds bonds Plyler are $8.5 million for WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools, $2 million for county parks and $4 million for county facilities including libraries and $2.3 million for Forsyth Tech. By state law, counties are responsible for funding the construction and maintenance of facilities at community colleges like Forsyth Tech.

Bond referendums generally involve large construction projects, like new schools and libraries. The projects for two-third bonds are usually smaller, upkeep projects like replacing a roof, resurfacing lots or major work on

heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

For instance, the largest school system project is $1.2 million for replacing parts of Bolton Elementary’s HVAC system. There’s also $130,000 for a new roof on Bolton’s annex and another $120,000 to replace the boilers there.

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy and Cook Literacy Model School are also getting new roofs in parts of their schools.

Other projects include almost $2 million in repairs to the county’s Law Enforcement Detention Center, $450,000 to replace the roof and parking lot at Reynolda Manor Branch Library and $510,000 to renovate the lobby and do major HVAC work at Forsyth Tech’s Allman Center. Most of the parks bond, about $1.3 million, will go to Tanglewood Park, where most of the county’s park assets are. The 23 projects at Tanglewood include roof replacements, water and sewer work, and paving the parking lot of the Tanglewoof Dog Park.

Unlike other bonds that increase the county’s overall debt, two-third bonds have in the past had the full support of the county commissioners and are expected to once again when they come to a vote next year.

Fire investigators complete search of former Brown Elementary School SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Fire investigators have completed their search of the former Brown Elementary School, which was destroyed by fire Dec. 20. They found no sign of human casualties. However, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The investigation of the fire was initially hampered by the structural instability of what remained of the school after the fire. The building is near 11th Street and Highland Avenue. It was purchased by WinstonSalem's Housing Authority recently to turn the building into affordable housing.

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This photo shows equipment used to complete the search for casualities of former Brown Elementary School.