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Guardian answers lawsuit Volume 43, Number 17

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

A Winston-Salem attorney who has served as estate guardian on several controversial cases associated with the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court’s office has filed a 32-page answer and counterclaim to a lawsuit that

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alleges he engaged in “… a pattern and practice of fraudulent acts …” that resulted in the loss of over $1.4 million of a deceased African-American woman’s assets.

In his answer filed by attorney Molly Whitlatch of Greensboro on Dec. 16 in Forsyth Superior Court and obtained by The

Thompson Chronicle, attorney Bryan C. Thompson claims no

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wrongdoing, calling the allegations “… frivolous and baseless,” and seeks to have the lawsuit thrown out on various technicalities.

Thompson also wants the court to sanction his accusers.

Last October, The Chronicle first and exclusively reported on the lawsuit filed in Forsyth County

Superior Court by plaintiff’s attorney Reginald D. Alston of Winston-Salem on behalf of the estate of the late Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson – administered by her brother, Calvin Brannon prior to his recent death - against the Forsyth Clerk’s office, two insurance companies, and several local attorneys,

including attorney Bryan Thompson, who was, according to the lawsuit, “fraudulently” appointed estate guardian and allegedly squandered Ms. Thompson’s assets.

The suit alleges that attorney Thompson (no relation to Mary Thompson) had someone

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Members of The Othesha Creative Arts Ensemble perform during the opening celebration of Kwanzaa on Saturday, Dec. 26 at the Winston-Salem Urban League.

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Kwanzaa celebration ‘Uplifting the African-American Community’

New Urban League leader touts

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

All week long African-Americans are reconnecting and celebrating their African roots.

Last Saturday marked the opening night of Kwanzaa, a seven day holiday that was designed to tout AfricanAmerican values that have helped to sustain African-Americans during their most turbulent times.

Over 150 citizens attended a kickoff event held at the Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) which was filled with Kwanzaa traditions such as African instruments and dance performances.

According to newly appointed president and chief executive James Perry, the event gives the community a chance to experience their heritage.

“Most importantly, this event is about uplifting the African-American community and coming together as

one,” said Perry. “I think this event is less about teaching and more about the experience.”

The African American and PanAfrican holiday was founded by California State University professor Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.

Each day is dedicated to a principle: unity, self-determination, responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. A candle representing each principle is lit during the celebration. Umoja or unity was the theme of the opening night.

During the Winston-Salem celebration, attorney Hazel Mack and Ruth Hopkins were presented with awards for their hard work and dedication to the community. Mack, the founder of Carter G. Woodson School of Challenge, said, “Our African ancestors prayed for us to have a day like this. That’s why we have to honor ourselves. We shouldn’t wait for others to do that.”

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After receiving her award, Hopkins, who currently serves as the director of Carter G. Woodson, said, “The African-American community cannot let racism and hate stop our fight for equal rights.”

Keynote speaker Dr. Nkrumah D. Lewis discussed a number of social issues including racism, mass incarceration, global hunger, poverty and others. Lewis currently serves on the Institutional Research Boards at UNC Greensboro and Wake Forest University.

During his speech, Lewis said that the African-American community must work together to overcome all social injustices they face every day.

Lewis used a number of examples and people from history who came together when times were tough.

Lewis said events like slavery, the Civil Rights Movements and more recently, the deaths of Trayvon

2015 began with a question for Winston-Salem: Is racism America’s Berlin Wall?

Chronicle Publisher Ernie Pitt asked that question at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Forum. It appears that question is still relevant because of the racism in its various forms that has affected Winston-Salem and North Carolina.

However, other events also shaped 2015 for WinstonSalem.

Voting rights The movie “Selma” debuted at the end of 2014, but the main event it captured – the 1965 voting rights march to from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama – was remembered in 2015 as thousands of people marched in the streets of Winston-Salem in July. The battle cry was “This is Our Selma!”

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Aretha Holloway Winston-Salem “I stopped making resolutions because I never keep them.”

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Police shooting victims

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The week began with the city of Chicago in mourning after police there “accidentally” shot and killed 55-year-old Bettie Jones on Dec. 27, an unarmed downstairs neighbor who

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had just opened the door to let in officers responding to a domestic disturbance call. Chicago police also killed college student Quintonio LeGrier at the same address, who was said to have had a mental illness. LeGrier’s father called police for assistance when his son became angry and began hitting the door with a baseball bat. Ms. Jones was a devout churchwoman, neighbors and relatives said. They couldn’t understand why Chicago police couldn’t use tasers to subdue young LeGrier, instead of deadly force.

Embattled Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel rushed home from a 16-day vacation, amid growing cries for his resignation, and a federal investigation into a string of prior police killings in his city.

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Prosecutor Timothy McGinty announced that a grand jury did not indict two Cleveland police officers for the November 2014 fatal shooting of 12-yearold Tamir Rice, who had only a pellet gun on him in a park when the officers immediately shot the child within two seconds of pulling up on the scene. It became clear that McGinty never sought to indict the officers, but rather cajole the grand jury not to hold them responsible, claiming that the officers feared for their lives.

Tamir Rice’s family and their attorneys blasted McGinty, charging that it was never his intention to hold the police officers accountable, and instead blamed the young boy for “looking older and bigger than his age.”

Back in Chicago on Tuesday, Chicago Police Officer Jerry Van Dyke pled not guilty to six counts of murder after being seen on an October 2014 police video allegedly shooting 17-year-old Laquan

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McDonald 16 times, most of the shots hitting the young black teen as he laid helpless in the middle of the street, surrounded by other police officers who never fired a shot.

Thousands of demonstrators marched, rallied and blocked traffic in downtown Chicago leading up to the Christmas holidays to protest the yearlong delay of the release of the McDonald video, demanding Mayor Emmanuel’s resignation in the aftermath of the firing of the police superintendent there. McDonald’s family had already been paid a $5 million settlement by the Chicago City Council long before the video’s release.

These cases, just this week, in addition to a grand jury in Texas last week refusing to indict any officers for the death of Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old black female motorist found dead in her jail cell after she was arrested for a minor traffic violation, have set the stage for a tension-filled

2016 between law enforcement and the communities of color which they serve.

Thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement, young people across the nation have taken to the streets to peacefully, but forcefully, hold police departments accountable for their seemingly unbridled use of excessive force against African-Americans.

In Minnesota, demonstrators blocked an airport terminal after causing chaos at the Mall of America right before Christmas, all to protest the police shooting death of Jamar Clark. Authorities have refused to release the video of the deadly encounter.

Observers contrast these recent incidents with what did not happen just last Saturday night at a Louisville, Ky. mall, St. Matthew, where 2,000 white teenagers reportedly engaged fights, disruptive behavior, harassment of customers and store employees, and confrontations with police officers to the point where reinforcements from neighboring towns had to be called, and the mall closed an hour early.

And yet, there were no arrests, and not one officer fired a shot, even though there were reports of gunshots heard prior to the police arriving.

When asked why there were no arrests for what many who were there called “a riot,” a police spokesperson said, “Our focus was on restoring order and dispersing the crowd.”

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The Mass Moral March was spearheaded by the N.C. NAACP, which is suing the State of North Carolina over the 2013 law that restricts voting rights. The N.C. NAACP accuses North Carolina of targeting minority and poor people to suppress their voting rights.

The march was held on the first day of the hearing in the lawsuit. N.C. NAACP vs. McCrory lasted weeks. The judge has not issued a decision in the case.

The lawsuit was divided after the state of North Carolina this summer made a legal maneuver regarding voter IDs before the trial began. The new law provides a way for voters who say they could not get an approved ID to vote.

Civil rights The issue of police officers using deadly force against black people took the forefront in 2014 with the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, and it hasn’t died down because more cases have arisen. In Winston-Salem, the family of Travis Page and the African-American community wait to see the video showing Page’s arrest and the reports that give details on what happened when Page died in police custody in November. People have protested to get answers. Police Chief Barry Rountree asked for calm and patience in the case. Police say the 31-year-old was pepper sprayed when he resisted arrest and later died. Police say they responded to a shots-fired call and found Page at the scene. He fit the description of the suspect, they said.

Violence and prayer Outrage and grief touched WinstonSalem after nine black church members were fatally shot by a white man in Charleston, S.C., after the man spent at least an hour with them at a Wednesday night prayer service. Several churches and organizations held vigils and programs to speak out against gun violence and gun laws they believe are too lenient. Several people in the area knew some of the victims or had ties to the families of the victims.

Violence touched Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) when on Nov. 1, just a few hours after Homecoming activities came to an end, news of a fatal shooting on campus traveled through social media.

Another student was wounded at the scene. A prayer vigil and memorial service were held for student Anthony White Jr. Jarrett Jerome Moore from Charlotte was arrested. He had attended WSSU at some point, WSSU officials say.

Nonprofits tangle In May The Salvation Army asked that a property it was buying be rezoned so that it could house its family homeless shelter.

An uproar erupted in East Winston when opponents in essence cried out “Not in My Back Yard” and protested the move. Other nonprofits led the protest. Opponents said the move would bring the Cleveland Avenue area down because of the homeless families and could lead to more violence. The Salvation Army withdrew its petition to rezone the property in July.

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The Mass Moral Monday March for voting rights began at the Corpening Plaza and made its way to the federal courthouse, where protesters were joined by more protesters on July 13.

Transportation City officials shocked the community when they announced in April that the venerable bus system in Winston-Salem will get its first extensive overhaul in four decades. The Winston-Salem Transit Authority sketched out new routes and presented them to the public over several weeks. Many people complained about the proposed routes, which cut off bus service to some streets that had had the service for decades. The Transit Authority tweeked the routes after input from government officials and the public. On Dec. 21 the Transit Authority presented the final plan to City Council, which approved it. The plan is scheduled to be fully operational in 2017.

Elections In January N.C. Sen. Earline Parmon changed her career path while still a state senator. She is director of outreach to the newly elected congresswoman for the 12th District, Alma Adams. The Rev. Dr. Paul Lowe added state senator to his resume when Democratic officials elected him to replace Parmon. Lowe has filed to run for his first full Senate term.

North Carolina Republicans moved the primary elections from a date in May to March 15 to have more political clout in the 2016 presidential race. However, that means everything has been moved up two months, including registering to vote. The last day to register to vote in the primaries is Feb. 19.

The Republican presidential race touched Winston-Salem in the fall when black candidate Ben Carson visited the area. The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity denounced Carson in September when he appeared in Winston-Salem at a church after he said a Muslim should not be president. The Ministers’ Conference spoke against rich businessman and GOP candidate Donald Trump over his racist comments against African-Americans and Latinos while fellow preachers outside of the area met with him and praised him.

Education Residents who live near Hanes/Lowrance Middle School on Indiana Avenue were angry in March when they found out the contamination that

caused the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board to close the school could be affecting their properties. They wanted answers to the dozens of questions they have concerning the soil and air quality of their neighborhood. The City of WinstonSalem in May told residents that it will be expanding its scope into potential groundwater contamination in the area. It appears the testing continues.

Meanwhile, students have been moved to other schools in the area for the 2015-16 school year.

On the college level, Elwood L. Robinson was sworn in as the 13th chancellor of Winston-Salem State University in November.

The university is seeking support for a Connect NC bond referendum on the March 15 primary ballot that will provide $50 million for a new sciences building.

Legal eagle North Carolina’s U.S. senators, Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, tried to stop Loretta Lynch from being named U.S. attorney general, but she was confirmed anyway. Lynch, who was born in Greensboro and grew up in Durham, was sworn in in April. She officially became the 83rd Attorney General of the United States and the first African-American woman to hold the position.

at the time that he had to turn them away. He said he was unsure why it didn’t work, but Liberty Street is the worse off for it.

The Arts The weeklong National Black Theatre Festival began in 1989. It’s held in Winston-Salem every two years. During the celebration this year, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 713 South Marshall St. for a preview of the National Black Theatre Hall of Fame and Museum.

Money must be raised to make it a reality.

The Hall of Fame and Museum will feature exhibits on the careers of festival founder Larry Leon Hamlin and Mabel P. Robinson, who had a long and distinguished career as a dancer, actor, choreographer, playwright and director. A new group of honorees will be inducted into the hall of fame each year of the festival.

Robinson announced she is retiring today, Dec. 31, from the daily grind of artistic director for the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, which produces the festival.

The NAACP The Winston-Salem Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) elected Isaac “Ike” Howard as president. The first election was scheduled in November 2014, but was postponed because the then-president S. Wayne Patterson was concerned that the election needed state officials to monitor it.

The second election was held in January, but it was contested over what was called irregularities.

Howard was elected in May after Patterson dropped out of the race for reelection.

Economics Winston-Salem residents, especially on the east side, rejoiced when the Liberty Street Market opened in October 2014. It was a sad day, however, when the market closed in late summer of this year.

Jim Shaw, former chairman of the Liberty Community Development Corporation (Liberty CDC, which closed in January), told The Chronicle in September that when Ruben Gonzalez, the city’s now retired development project supervisor, The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest approached him with the H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published idea for the market, he every Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing thought it was going to be Co. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. good for Liberty Street. 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. Shaw originally believed Annual subscription price is $30.72.

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WSSU student killed in Raleigh shooting T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem State University is mourning one of their own again after Kari Omyea Watson was killed in a Raleigh shooting last week.

Watson, 18, was shot on the night of Dec. 23. She and Dre’Kwon Bagley had just gotten out of a car in front of Bagley’s mother’s house when a gunman opened fire on the couple, killing Watson and Watson injuring Bagley. Xavier JaQuan Sanders, 21, has been charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in connection with the shooting. Investigators had not disclosed the motive in the shooting as of press time.

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Watson, a her family first-year student a n d at WSSU, was on friends.” winter break. She T h e was a 2015 gradp o s t uate of Southeast encouraged Raleigh Magnet f a c u l t y, High School and staff and earned one of the students first Wake Dr. Robinson affected by Dr. Oates Brown County Future Wa t s o n ’s Teachers scholarships. She made the death to seek support during the break. The Dean’s List her first semester at WSSU post also said counselors will be available and hoped to pursue a career in education. when school reopens.

Though school is out at WSSU for One of Watson’s WSSU instructors, winter break until Jan. 8, the university Dr. Fran Oates, posted online that Watson took to Facebook to offer condolences. would come to her office often to talk “This is a tremendous loss,” said about a variety of things. Oates said she WSSU Chancellor Elwood Robinson in was “an excellent student and an awesome the post. “I am deeply saddened by the young lady,” which is what Oates wrote on tragic events that occurred last night. We the final paper Watson turned in for her grieve for the promising young life that class. has been lost and share in the heartbreak of “She WAS an angel with a kind and

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The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority began its initiative of building strategic community partnerships.

Under the leadership of the Political Awareness/Social Action Committee, the sorority will engage law enforcement and various community organizations in educational dialogue. The goal is to educate chapter members and Winston-Salem residents regarding local law enforcement policies and procedures, to build relationships, and to enhance visibility and accessibility. Sorority members will share the education they receive with the community and other organizations.

On Saturday, Dec. 19, the sorority along with some Winston-Salem residents held a dialogue with Police Chief Barry Rountree and Assistant Police Chief Wilson Weaver. Chapter members and residents asked various questions of Rountree and Weaver about issues such as minor traffic violations, domestic violence, home invasions, gang activities, and human trafficking.

The discussion extended beyond the allotted time and the sorority vowed to invite law enforcement back for future dialogues. These events are open to the public and are held at the Delta Fine Arts Center.

Denise “DD” Adams is chair of the Political Awareness/Social Action Committee and Elizabeth Newton is president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter.

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The WSSU Student Government Association dedicated its most recent newsletter to both Watson and Anthony White Jr. White, 19, died in a shooting on campus during homecoming on Nov. 1. A 21-year-old former student was charged in connection with that shooting.

SGA President Kyle Brown said students are shocked and hurt to have lost another Ram in so short a time span.

“I just really wish us as young people can learn how to put the guns down at this early age and really start cherishing the life that we have,” he said.

A crowdfunding page has been started to help the family with expenses for Watson’s homegoing service, which will be Saturday, Jan. 2 in Raleigh. More than $8,000 had been raised by press time. To contribute, visit www.gofundme.com/upg83998.

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“I’ve come here today to tell you all these incidents have informed who I am,” he continued. “I have the blood in me of the first slave who decided to run.”

Following Lewis’ speech, citizens were allowed to express their views on umoja as well. Sis Valid of Winston-Salem spoke to the countless number of youth who were in attendance. She said although it is important to know where you come from, it is equally important to have conversations on how to build for the future.

“This whole illusion that we’re under makes me sick,” she said. White supremacy, the police brutality, just everything that we have experienced, we have to actively fight against that.”

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Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR) hosted a Day of Caring in celebration of Christmas on Dec. 14. In partnership with St. Leo’s Catholic Church and Robert Alphin, more than 20 families in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area were adopted for Christmas, and were provided with toys, necessities, and a Christmas meal.

St. Leo’s and Mr. Alphin 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 to turkeys.

Angell, a client of ESR who is working her way through school, said she was grateful for the help.

“Everybody needs help. It is just a blessing to help one another and to be able to reach out to someone in need of help. At the end of the day, I am just grateful and thankful for the ones that were able to reach out and assist me in everything that they could help me with, as well as helping myself to go out and better myself in every situation I find myself in.”

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

For information on ESR’s services, visit their website at www.eisr.org or call 336-722-9400.

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Angell, a client of ESR who is working her way through school, said she was grateful for the help.

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North Hills school and fraternity host father and son social Linda Transou, left, is a teacher's assistant and Karen Crim, right, is a guidance counselor at North Hills Elementary. Both helped organize the Fathers’ and Sons’ Holiday Social.

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North Hills Elementary School and the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently hosted a Fathers’ and Sons’ Holiday Social. The event was organized by Alonzo Windfield, North Hills’ Family Engagement Coordinator. The purpose of the event was to highlight the importance of fathers being active in their sons’ lives.

Male students were encouraged to bring their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, coaches, ministers, or any other important man in their lives. Windfield shared statistics concerning increased school and life success of boys when they have a father, or other male figures involved in their lives in a positive manner.

Windfield and the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity lead small group games to highlight ways fathers can stay involved in their sons’ lives. The evening was concluded with snacks and an informal discussion with participants, who shared the hopes they have for their sons.

The message the male participants received: "You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be present in the lives of your sons."

Windfield is planning another father and son social in the spring 2016.

State parks launch 100th anniversary with New Year's hikes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina's state parks system launches its centennial year with 46 guided hikes on New Year's Day. State parks Director Mike Murphy says the hikes will usher in a year of anniversary events planned throughout the state.

The state Division of Parks and Recreation says the offered hikes range from short leg-stretchers to six-mile treks. The varied events include a photography hike, the unveiling of an art trail, scavenger hunts, and a “polar plunge.”

North Carolina's “first day hikes” began at Eno River State Park in Durham and Orange counties more than 40 years ago. Last Jan. 1, nearly 3,000 visitors collectively walked more than 7,000 miles on state park trails.

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Northwest Child Development Centers and MudPies celebrated 45 years in early childhood education by honoring longtime educator and board member Dr. Manderline Scales at a Dec. 3 event.

The annual Board of Directors meeting held at the Millennium Center was a festive event as NWCDC celebrated its anniversary.

WXII 12 News reporter Margaret Johnson acted as MC and Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson was the keynote ospeaker.

The non-profit NWCDC currently operates four MudPies centers serving Forsyth, Davie and Stokes Counties, including two locations in downtown Winston-Salem. The fourand five-star child development facilities provide a

creative curriculum for infants through age five, and have state-of-the-art technology and teachers with four-year degrees.

MudPies also offers an after school program and summer camp.

“Visionaries who established the foundation of NWCDC and MudPies Centers over forty-five years ago created a timeless endeavor – help children build their road to success, starting with the fundamentals of an excellent early childhood education,” NWCDC CEO Tony Burton wrote in a letter for the event’s program.

Established in 1970 as the Northwest Child Development Council, NWCDC opened its first center in 1971. It would grow to serve six counties in Northwest North Carolina. Over the years it’s had a variety of programs, including one where teachers would visit children in their homes.

NWCDC has sponsored many childcare facilities in a variety of locations. In its formative years its centers were located in places like churches, public facilities, recreation centers and even a few public schools.

Dr. Scales said it was her work in early childhood education that led to her being recruited to the NWCDC board, where she’s served for more than 15 years. During the 1980s, she started and ran the Shiloh and St. Peter’s Childcare Center in the former Brown Elementary School, which had kindergarten, after school and summer enrichment programs. She said it served nearly 500 children at one time.

Scales, who is now retired, spent 55 years in the education field. She started as a teacher at the original Atkins High School. She was one of the teachers that integrated Parkland High School. She

Annette Nickols of I am 2 Sweet 4 Diabetes greets attendee at her table on Tuesday, Dec. 29. To celebrate the fourth principle of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa or cooperative economics, attendees learned about locally black-owned businesses by visiting vendors that were set up at the Carl Russell Recreation Center.

began the first Spanish program for local high schools and then did the same at Winston-Salem State University. She worked at WSSU for nearly three decades, becoming Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. She currently chairs the Scholarship Committee for the Emancipation Association, which will be giving away four $1000 scholarships to college bound high school seniors during its annual New Year’s service.

Scales said she was surprised and delighted to be honored with the first Vision Award given out by NWCDC to honor those who’ve worked in early childhood education. She said she still takes pride in those she’s taught over the years.

“I have been in Winston-Salem all of my life and I have some of the most beautiful former students that I still praise and

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NWCDC CEO Tony Burton with Dr. Manderline Scales at the NWCDC Board of Directors Annual Meeting held at the Millennium Center on Dec. 3. most of my students are also been renamed in her outstanding in any area honor and is now known as they wanted to work,” said the Dr. Manderline Scales Scales.

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Black business owners from across the Triad assembled at the Carl Russell Recreation Center Tuesday evening to celebrate the fourth principle of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa.

The Swahili term meanscooperative economics, which emphasizese c o n o m i c strength and encourages theA f r i c a n American community to meet common needs through mutual support.

During the event, while enjoying a number of Kwanzaa traditions, residents were allowed to shop and learn about the black-owned businesses in the area.

Event coordinator Ben Piggot said he

decided to sponsor the event to draw attention to the many businesses in WinstonSalem that are owned and operated by African-Americans.

“A lot of the black-owned businesses don’t get the attention they deserve because the community doesn’t know about them,” he said. “We want the community to get to know the black business owners in the area and support them.”

Local artist and community activist Jay Carlton was honored with a community service award during the event as well.

Carlton, who teaches art classes at local recreation centers, said he was honored to receive the award during such a joyous and meaningful occasion such as Kwanzaa.

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Be prepared to face 2015 New Year’s resolutions for issues into Black America in 2016 next year

Tomorrow is the beginning of a new year in the 21st century. What could be hard to believe is that we have some of the same problems we had in the 20th century. Voter suppression, police brutality and racism have been carried over into this century and into this year. As we move toward 2016, be aware of what we face. *The N.C. NAACP and other groups have challenged N.C. government over the 2013 law that restricts voting in the state. The legal case was split so that the voter ID segment is being heard separately after state government did an end run and modified the use of voter IDs to appear kinder and gentler. No part of the legal case has been settled, so we head into 2016 anticipating decisions. Decisions against the plaintiffs will harm voting rights in America. *Meanwhile, in 2016 we prepare to vote in early primaries, which were moved up for political reasons. Republicans, who run the government in North Carolina, decided they want to have more influence over presidential politics. So they moved primary elections from May to March. This means two months of the primary segment of the election cycle has been cut. Democrats complained that the shorter cycle could hamper the party’s ability to recruit quality candidates. The filing deadline was Dec. 21. The election move also cuts the time frame to register voters. The deadline to register to vote in the primaries is Feb. 19, two months earlier than in the past. *N.C. government is also being sued over how it drew lines in 2011 that govern voting districts for the General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. The U.S. Supreme Court this year told the N.C. Supreme Court to revisit its ruling against the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against N.C.’s redistricting. Civil rights groups say the districts illegally concentrate black voters in a handful of districts. The state Supreme Court did revisit its ruling and upheld it on Dec. 18.

Look for this fight to continue into 2016. *Americans have been made more aware of police attacks and killings since 2014, when unarmed black teenager Michael Brown was shot in Ferguson, Missouri. This year, several more young black men and women have died while in police custody in cities across the United States. The phrases “Black Lives Matter” and “Hands up, Don’t Shoot” have gained prominence among African-Americans and other Americans. In 2016, those phrases probably will not die because the cases won’t die. In WinstonSalem, the family of Travis Page and the AfricanAmerican community wait to see the video on Travis Page’s arrest and reports that give details on what happened when Page died in police custody in November. *Racism and ethnic and religious hatred have been revealed in high places as Republican candidates for president of the United States have blurted out facist-like policies and derogatory words on the campaign trail. The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity denounced black GOP candidate Ben Carson when he appeared in WinstonSalem at a church after he said a Muslim should not be president. The Ministers’ Conference spoke against rich businessman and GOP candidate Donald Trump over his racist comments against AfricanAmericans and Latinos. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush also said disparaging words about AfricanAmericans. Get ready for more insults as the race for president continues.

We also still have poverty in the 21st century.

Winston-Salem has about a 24 percent poverty rate based on income, which is higher than the poverty rate of North Carolina. While there are efforts in place to fight poverty, Mayor Allen Joines, who is up for re-election, has announced a new effort in the fight. This effort will involve a 21-member panel and could take up to five years. We should follow the progress of this effort into 2016.

Benjamin Chavis

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Whenever we begin a new calendar year, it can be useful to make New Year's Resolutions to prioritize and focus for the immediate future. Beyond the traditional litany of making very personal and oftentimes private resolutions at the beginning of a new year, Black America as a whole, I believe, should be vocal and public about our determination to keep pushing forward for freedom, justice, equality and economic empowerment.

What should be our collective goals and strategic objectives over the next 12 months? Recent academic studies by the Dominican University of California on the importance of “goal setting” to overcome individual and social procrastination revealed that writing down your resolutions and sharing your goals with others that you care about will help you work more diligently to achieve those goals.

Every time I pick up and read a Black-owned newspaper in America during this season of annual proclamation, it is always informative to see a written list of New Year’s resolutions that challenge Black America to continue to strive for excellence and achievement in all fields of endeavor. I am obviously proud of the trusted impact of the Black Press of America. Check us out at www.NNPA.org and www.BlackPressUSA.com .

Resolution #1: Get out and vote We have another critical election year coming up in 2016 and the Black American vote will have to be mobilized in every primary election and across the nation next November in elections in every precinct in every state, county by county. Get-OutThe-Vote (GOTV) efforts, therefore, will be a top priority and we must collectively resolve that in 2016 we will ensure the largest voter turnout of black voters in the history of the United States.

Remember, we had a record voter turnout of black voters both in 2008 and in 2012. According to

the U.S. Census Bureau, “66.2 percent of blacks who voted in the 2012 presidential election, higher than the 64.1 percent of non-Hispanic whites who did so ... This marks the first time that blacks have voted at a higher rate than whites since the Census Bureau started publishing statistics on voting by the eligible citizen population in 1996.”

We cannot afford to let the black vote be taken for granted in 2016.

Resolution #2: Improve and expand economic development Politics and economics are inseparable in the United States. Yet, even though Black Americans spend in excess of $1.2 trillion annually in the nation's economy, that kind of spending volume has not translated into real economic power: increasing the ownership of global businesses and billion-dollar revenue-generating investments. We still have a long way to go to achieve economic equality and parity in America.

We should resolve, therefore, in 2016 to improve and expand the economic development of

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Black American families and communities.

Although the American economy continues to recover under the Obama Administration, for Black Americans we have not closed the wealth gap.

White Americans today have 12 times the wealth of Black Americans. We must without hesitation and without apology, be more determined to end poverty and to generate more wealth for Black America.

Therefore, we join in complete solidarity with the resolve of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) in the goal of striving to increase black homeownership in 2016.

Resolution #3: Support Black-owned media companies We are very encouraged that the 2016 NAACP Image Awards will once again be broadcast on TV One. We all should support Radio One, TV One and Interactive One. We all should also support The Impact Network and other Black-owned media companies as well as the publishers of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

Resolution #4: ‘Black Lives Matter!’

Ending mass incarceration, reforming the criminal justice system, and stopping police brutality are related urgent matters that demand the resolve and activist involvement of Black America. Yes, in 2016 our national outcry will continue to be “Black Lives Matter!”

Resolution #5: Renew and strengthen our support of education The highest quality education for our children and our young adults requires our vocal support and energetic involvement from pre-school to post graduate higher education.

At every level of the educational process and journey we must be vigilant in our demands and commitments to attain the best education for our families.

Thus let's renew and strengthen our dedication to support the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) as well as work to sustain all of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs).

Resolution #6: Support and strengthen our religious institutions Lastly, we are a spiritual people. All African people are spiritual. We resolve lastly to support and strengthen our religious institutions: churches, temples, mosques and synagogues.

I asked the Chairman of the NNPA, Denise Rolark Barnes, who publishes the Washington Informer, for her perspective about 2016 New Year’s Resolutions. She emphasized resolutely, “In 2016, our first priority should be to commit our lives and our dollars to those individuals and institutions that represent our best interests. Let's strive to be the ones that will make a difference in our own communities. Be mindful that ‘If it is to be, it is up to me.'”

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/dr bfc.

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in the Forsyth Clerk of Court office to “… sign a guardianship appointment in his favor on May 1, 2007 without giving notice to Mary Thompson and her next of kin as it is required …” by state statutes. The suit further claimed that because evidence of incompetency was not initially presented, as legally required, attorney Thompson knew that the “… guardianship appointment in his favor was fictitious… [and] used it to fraudulently obtain possession and control over the assets of Mary Thompson in May of 2007.”

The Clerk’s Order of Incompetency on Mary Thompson was not, in fact, issued until May 3, 2007, two days after attorney Thompson’s appointment, the suit maintains. In addition, because none of the Clerk’s orders were properly file stamped and entered into the court record as required by state statutes anyway, the N.C. Court of

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Appeals in February 2014 found that “… all of attorney Thompson’s actions regarding the estate of Mary Thompson … were without legal authority.”

Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Susan Frye reacted to that February 2014 appellate court ruling by issuing a “Findings of Fact” in the Mary Ellen Thompson case in April of that same year, acknowledging per the appellate decision that “… the orders were not properly entered …,” thus creating “… an inadvertent defect …”

Frye decided she could deal with that seven-yearold “inadvertent defect” by simply declaring that the orders could be belatedly entered per the legal principle of nunc pro tunc, which is Latin for “now for then,” meaning that if a court made a mistake in a previous order, it can simply correct it after the fact.

She ordered all of the orders to be re-entered under their original dates nunc pro tunc, except the order authorizing attorney

Thompson to become the ward’s estate guardian. On that one, realizing the conflict of dates, she had that changed from May 1, 2007 to May 3, 2007, to match the original date of the incompetency order.

Frye’s orders were appealed, however, and found to be procedurally improper in Superior Court. She appealed that decision to the state appellate court, which has yet to rule.

In October of that same year Mary Thompson died, legally halting most issues dealing with her estate.

The lawsuit “… seeks all of [Ms. Thompson’s] assets [valued at $1,486,415.49] returned to the estate and holds liable estate guardian attorney Thompson; the Office of Forsyth Clerk of Court; guardian ad litem Fred Flynt; along with two insurance companies on the bond issued to protect Mary Thompson’s assets as required by law; and two other attorneys for their alleged roles in what the suit maintains was a case of

fraud,” The Chronicle reported Oct. 23.

In her legal answer filed on behalf of Bryan Thompson, Forsyth Clerk Susan Frye and the other defendants named in the lawsuit, attorney Whitlatch introduced several motions to dismiss, among them technicalities for alleged improper service of process, improper process, and failure to state a claim per allegations of fraud.

“The allegations that $1.4 million in assets were obtained by fraud and allegations of a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) enterprise used to purportedly defraud the Plaintiff of more than $1.6 million in assets are in bad faith and for improper inflammatory purposes,” attorney Whitlatch wrote in her answer and counterclaim.

“Plaintiff (estate administrator Calvin Brannon) and his counsel knew or should have known that the assets were worth a fraction of such amount, and have made misleading allegations implying that

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“Accordingly, Defendant [Bryan] Thompson moves to strike these allegations, and further moves pursuant to Rule 11 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure for sanctions in that the allegations are frivolous and baseless,” attorney Whitlatch continued.

Further on in the document, which also contained other counterclaims and motions to strike, it is stated “On information and belief, prior to 2014, it was the practice of the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court not to file stamp any Orders that had been prepared and executed by representatives of the Clerk of Superior Court.”

In her answer, attorney Whitlatch doesn’t say why the Forsyth Clerk’s office was not in compliance, or even allowed to not be in compliance, with the state mandate by the Administrative Office of

the Courts to file stamp all court orders, but she maintains that attorney Thompson “acted in good faith in carrying out duties under the Orders …,” effectively saying that he did nothing wrong, and relied on the directives of the Clerk’s Office.

Attorney Whitlatch also asks the court in her answer that if the appeal on the April 2014 nunc pro tunc order by Clerk Frye to effectively post-date the non-file-stamped orders is not upheld, that attorney Thompson should still be considered the “de facto guardian or trustee” of Mary Thompson’s estate, and not be punished for doing his job accordingly.

In conclusion, attorney Whitlatch seeks dismissal of the lawsuit “with prejudice; “judgment be entered against the plaintiff and in favor of defendant on all claims and counterclaims;” attorneys’ fees paid by the plaintiff; and a stay of the lawsuit pending a decision by the NC Court of Appeals regarding the nunc pro tunc matter.

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Debra Billups New York “My New Year’s resolution is to learn how to drive and get my license.”

Bertha Grant Winston-Salem “My News Year’s resolution is to stay healthy and interested in God.”

Cedric Ingram Edgar Middlebrook Winston-Salem New York “My New Year’s reso“My resolution is to lution is to spend more time find a job, apartment, and with my family. just be a better person in the new year.”

Oz Brown Winston-Salem “I like to keep it simple.

My New Year’s resolution is to be a better person tin 2016 than I was in 2015.”

Eugene Shuler Winston-Salem “To be more healthy and to stop taking so much medication.”

Ray Cole Winston-Salem “My New Year’s resolution is to spread peace and harmony.”

Cedric Ingram Winston-Salem “My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with my family.”

Zach Leonard Winston-Salem “My New Year’s resolution is to be more organized.”

Robert Harriston Winston-Salem “My resolution for the new year is to be a better father.”

Ex-Globetrotters star Meadowlark Lemon dies SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.

(AP) Meadowlark Lemon, the ``clown prince'' of basketball's barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters, whose blend of hook shots and humor brought joy to millions of fans around the world, has died. He was 83.

Lemon's wife and daughter confirmed to the team that he died Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz., Globetrotters spokesman Brett Meister said Monday.

Meister did not know the cause of death.

Though skilled enough to play professionally, Lemon instead wanted to entertain. His dream of playing for the Globetrotters was hatched after watching a newsreel of the all-black team at a cinema house when he was 11. Lemon first contacted the Globetrotters before his high school graduation and joined the team in 1954.

What followed was a run, by his calculations, of more than 16,000 straight games that took him to places he never could have imagined.

Lemon ended up becoming arguably the team's most popular player,

a showman known as much for his confetti-in-thewater-bucket routine and slapstick comedy as his h a l f c o u r t h o o k s h o t s and nol o o k , behindthe-back Lemon passes.

A sign of his crossover appeal, Lemon was inducted into both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the International Clown Hall of Fame.

Lemon played for the Globetrotters during the team's heyday from the mid-1950s to the late1970s, delighting fans with his skills with a ball and a joke. Traveling by car, bus, train or plane nearly every night, Lemon covered nearly 4 million miles to play in over 100 countries and in front of popes and presidents, kings and queens.

He averaged 325 games per year during his prime, that luminous smile never dimming. ``Meadowlark was the

most sensational, awesome, incredible basketball player I've ever seen,'' NBA great and former Globetrotter Wilt Chamberlain said shortly before his death in 1999. ``People would say it would be Dr. J or even (Michael) Jordan. For me it would be Meadowlark Lemon.''

Lemon spent 24 years with the Globetrotters, doing tours through the racially torn South in the 1950s until he left in 1979 to start his own team.

He was one of the most popular athletes in the world during the prime of his career, thanks to a unique blend of athleticism and showmanship. Playing against the team's nightly foil, the Washington Generals, Lemon left fans in awe with the nifty moves he put on display during the Globetrotters' famous circle while ``Sweet Georgia Brown'' played over the loudspeaker.

Lemon became an icon in the 1970s, appearing in movies, including ``The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh,'' numerous talk shows and even a stint in

the cartoon ``Scooby Doo,'' with Scatman Crothers doing his voice.

Lemon spent the last years of his life trying to spread a message of faith through basketball. He became an ordained minister in 1986 and was a motivational speaker, touring the country to meet with children at basketball camps and youth prisons with his Scottsdale-based Meadowlark Lemon Ministries. ``I feel if I can touch a kid in youth prison, he won't go to the adult prison,'' Lemon said in 2003.

Born in 1932, Meadow George Lemon III - he lengthened his name after joining the Globetrotters didn't have money for a basketball when he was young, so he rigged up a makeshift hoop in his backyard in Wilmington, North Carolina. Using a coat hanger and onion sack for the basket, he made his first shot with an empty milk can. ``I was one of the most fortunate athletes that ever lived,'' he said. ``I was able to watch history.''

Meadowlark Lemon (36), of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, offers a pretzel to a referee during a game at New York's Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Feb. 18, 1978.

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As of Dec. 19, the number of consumers signed up for Marketplace coverage surged to more than 8.2 million nationally, including 544,950 in North Carolina. Those who selected a plan by Dec. 17 or were auto re-enrolled will have coverage effective Jan. 1, 2016.

High consumer demand as we neared the enrollment deadline for Jan. 1 coverage, as well as the automatic renewal process, contributed to this overall total.

“Millions of Americans will start 2016 with the quality and affordable health coverage they want and need to keep their families healthy and financially

secure,” said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell. "We are encouraged by the strong start we experienced in the first half of Open Enrollment for 2016 coverage, and know we have ongoing work to do. We are focused on making sure North Carolina families looking for coverage understand their options through the Marketplace, know about the financial assistance available, and have access to the support they need to enroll."

These data, for the first time, reflect the vast majority of consumers who were automatically re-enrolled into 2016 coverage. The reenrollment process has not yet been completed so as it continues, upcoming snap-

shots will include additional consumers who were automatically re-enrolled after Dec. 19. If a consumer realized after the deadline for coverage starting Jan. 1 that there is a better plan for their family, they can come back and make a change any time before the end of Open Enrollment on January 31, 2016.

Open Enrollment for 2016 health coverage at HealthCare.gov began Nov. 1, 2015, and individuals can still enroll in coverage through Jan. 31, 2016.

Consumers should visit HealthCare.gov to review their coverage options, learn about what financial assistance is available, or to sign up or re-enroll in a plan that best meets their needs.

Having health insur-

ance when you can afford it is now the law. If someone chooses not to buy health insurance and could afford to do so, they are at risk of paying a fee of $695 or more.

Facts about Open Enrollment in North Carolina:

Since Open Enrollment began on Nov. 1, 544,950 North Carolina consumers have selected a plan through Dec. 19.

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financial help to make their monthly premiums more affordable.

For 2016, 84 percent of returning North Carolina HealthCare.gov consumers could save an average of $663 annually in premiums before tax credits for a plan in the same level of coverage by returning to shop. If a consumer realized after the deadline for coverage starting Jan. 1 that there is a better plan for their family, they can come back and make a change any time before the end of Open Enrollment on Jan. 31, 2016.

When North Carolina customers visit HealthCare.gov they’ll find a variety of quality health coverage options available.

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Free confidential enrollment help is available if people in North Carolina have questions or want to talk through their options with a trained professional.

Visit LocalHelp.HealthCare.gov to find a listing of enrollment centers and events in your community where free, confidential enrollment help is offered.

Representatives at the 24-hour Call Center are available every day at 1800-318-2596. Call Center representatives can answer questions and help people enroll in coverage over the phone.

SciWorks announces eclectic January schedule SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, announces its January events. Go to www.sciworks.org or call 336-7676730 for more information.

Homeschool/Small Group Day at SciWorks Tuesday, Jan. 5, * 10 and 11 a.m.

Special programs for home-educated children and other small groups.

“Pop, Bubble, Fizz” (grades K-4) at 10 a.m. and “Magical Mixtures” (grades 5-9) at 11 a.m.

Group admission rates apply, and pre registration is required. Call -336-7147105 for more information or to register.

Motion Mania!

Exhibit at SciWorks Saturday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, May 15 Visitors of all ages can test their design skills as they create roller coasters, race tracks and superhighways, all while learning about friction, force and energy. This hands-on exhibit helps participants develop their skills of observation, investigation, questioning and experimentation as they discover what factors affect how things move. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-5 p.m.

Stargazing at SciWorks Saturday, Jan. 16, * 6-9 p.m.

Join SciWorks staff and the Forsyth Astronomical Society for a free astronomy observation in the SciWorks parking lot using

Frozen Science Fun Day Saturday, Jan. 23 * 1-4 p.m.

If you missed last year’s blockbuster event, here’s your second chance!

Explore the FROZEN world of ice and snow as you create a snowstorm in a test tube, make instant snow, experiment with dry ice, and enjoy a meet-andgreet with special guests Elsa and Anna! (Inclement weather date: Jan. 30.)

Included with museum admission.

The Motion Mania! exhibit, which is what this student is working with, will start Jan. 16 at SciWorks in Winston-Salem.

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Musikgarten Class at SciWorks Sunday, Jan. 10, * 2 p.m.

Join us for a Musikgarten demo class for children ages 18 months to 4 years. Learn more about this music and movement education at www.musikgarten.org.

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The block of Pittsburg Avenue between Burton and 23rd streets is closed to through traffic to replace a storm drain pipe and rebuild a catch basin.

Weather permitting, construction should be completed and the street reopened by Jan. 13. A detour will be posted.

The closure began Wednesday morning, Dec. 30.

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Jonyvi Fogle (10) has continued to develop as a floor leader and scorer for the Yellow Jackets.

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Up to this point, the season has produced mixed results for Carver's JV basketball team.

The Class 2-A Yellow Jackets suffered a surprise 6963 loss to Atkins (Class 1-A), but bounced back to pull off a 57-56 upset win over Glenn, which competes in Class 4A. Heading into January, the Yellow Jackets (4-4) have high expectations to contend for the top spot in the Western Piedmont 2-A Conference. Carver opens league play next week with games against Surry Central and North Surry.

Entering the conference part of the schedule, one of the major concerns for coach Roderick Fluellen is how well his team defends the perimeter.

“In the Western Piedmont, the quality of 3-point shooting is better than what we usually face in non-conference games,” he said. “So, we'll have to pay special attention to closing out on shooters and making sure we get rebounds.

“It's important that we tighten things up in that area. If not, it will lead to opponents getting a lot of second and third-chance scoring opportunities.”

While Carver has shown positive signs of growth since the season began, Fluellen realizes his team is far from being a finished product. The players are still in the process of fully understanding what their respective roles are. But the one aspect of the game that excites Fluellen the most is the Yellow Jackets' collective willingness to share the basketball.

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“That's been a big area of improvement,” he said.

“They're learning and coming to understand that when they make the extra pass, it leads to better shots for their teammates.”

Carver has a productive backcourt that has shown glimpses of better things to come, so putting points on the board shouldn't be an issue.

Jonyvi Fogle and Taiwan Walker are interchangeable at the guard positions. Both are gifted passers who can create offense on their own when needed. Milan Ruffin, an all-purpose forward who has played well at both ends, has also stepped up as a prime Coach Fluellen contributor.

“So much of how well we play as a team depends on our guards,” said Fluellen. “That's especially true for Jonyvi. As he continues to improve at the point guard position, our team will continue to grow and play to its full potential.”

Defensively, there are no secrets about the game plan.

At times, Carver will play zone. But the staple for this group is matching up and playing man-to-man.

De'Angelo McMillian, a high-energy forward, excels as a help defender and he's equally effective in applying pressure when he's positioned as the middle defender in the Yellow Jackets 3-2 zone. On the boards, Phillip Legette provides intensity and much-needed toughness in the paint.

East Forsyth's Josh Wiley (15) heads down court after teammate Sayyid Dalton (on floor) tipped a loose ball in his direction during the finals of the Lash-Chronicle JV Tournament.

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Minor: “We know we'll get every team's best shot”

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One mission has been accomplished. Now there's another hill to climb and conquer.

Yes, the basketball season is still young and East Forsyth is eager to achieve more.

After winning its first-ever Lash-Chronicle JV Tournament title last week, the Eagles look to deliver a repeat performance as kingpins of the Piedmont Triad 4-A Conference.

A year ago, East Forsyth ran the table in league play and finished up at 10-0.

“This team understands that nothing will come easy for us,” said coach Rodney

Minor of East Forsyth. “We cannot assume that all we have to do is show up and we'll win. Since we finished undefeated in the conference last year, we know we'll get every team's best shot every time we take the court.”

From all indications, East Forsyth (10-1) is built to take on all challengers. Not only are the Eagles two deep at nearly every position, but they're able to play at any tempo. It also helps that they have more than enough offensive balance. Minor has five players who average eight points or more per game.

For Glenn, prospects for the season look promising

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

With the exception of a disappointing tournament blow-out loss to the eventual Lash-Chronicle champs, the prospects look promising for Glenn JV basketball.

The Bobcats, seeded 11th, opened the tournament with a convincing 64-54 first-round victory over No. 6 Parkland. But in the next round, they came out flat and East Forsyth made them pay. Glenn lost 80-69, but it was

a lot more one-sided than the final score indicated. The game got out of hand quickly and the Bobcats never recovered from the early double-digits deficit.

What's important to note is what the Bobcats accomplished prior to the tournament defeat at the hands of their cross-town Kernersville rivals. Glenn lost three in a row at the start of the season, but rallied and put together four straight wins. The team's resiliency gives coach Richard Daniels a reason to be optimistic about the remainder of

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“Our guys are starting to show that they have a better understanding of what it takes to win consistently,” said Daniels. “After that loss to East (Forsyth), they talked about what they needed to do as individuals to make the team better. They're seeing that the things they do in practice have a lot to do with how well they play in games.”

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Coach Rodney Minor was ecstatic in the aftermath of the Eagles winning their first Lash-Chronicle championship.

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“This is a fun team to watch,” said Minor. “They play unselfishly and don't mind giving the ball up to get the best possible shot.

With the balance we have, there's no need for us to have to rely on one or two players to do all the scoring every night.”

Given East Forsyth's early success, there's always the possibility of a let-down. Except for a surprising loss to Reagan, the Eagles have won handily in every outing. Minor is pleased with the results, but knows that his team must improve to stay ahead of the opposition.

“As well as we've played, we're still gelling as a team,” he said. “I have to admit that the team chemistry is a lot further along than I expected.

Everybody is still learning

the nuances of how each individual plays. They're picking up on things such as knowing where certain players like to get the ball and how to best communicate with each other on defense. As long as we continue to play the way we know how, we'll be fine.”

A major plus for East Forsyth is the versatility of its roster. This team has the personnel that's equipped to operate from half-court sets or run the floor in a fast-paced game.

Everything starts with pivot player Connor Sparrow, the LashChronicle MVP. Sparrow takes up space and punishes defenders in the post.

His size (6 feet 5 inches, 250 pounds) make him a difficult cover on the low blocks. Sparrow, however, isn't the only scoring option.

The Eagles have a mini-squadron of depend-

able perimeter shooters in Tanis Samuels, Sayyid Dalton, Avery Hall, Josh Mahaffey and Josh Wiley.

Defensively, this team

can be dominant. That's what transpired in the Lash-Chronicle final when East Forsyth limited Reynolds to six points in the first quarter. The Eagles ended up winning by 10 points (68-58). The score, however, doesn't paint an accurate picture of how thoroughly they dominated.

Even though East Forsyth is on top of its game, it's far from being a

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perfect team. There are still times in games when mental mistakes, particularly on defense, have allowed opponents to score easily and get back in contention.

Minor knows that in the coming weeks, his team will face stern challenges in conference games that figure to be hotly contested. In those types of games, momentary lapses could prove costly.

“What it all comes down to is us doing the little things,” he said. “We've got to hustle back on defense and not allow teams to score easy points in transition. Sometimes we're slow in making our rotations on defense, but those are things that can be corrected.

“Overall, I like the direction we're going in.

We have a good core of players who know how to get the job done.”

Lash-Chronicle MVP Connor Sparrow scored 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds in the title game.

Power forward Christian Herbin of Glenn takes the ball to the rim during the second round of the Lash-Chronicle JV Tournament.

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will be viewed as a prime contender in the Piedmont Triad 4-A Conference. East Forsyth, Northwest Guilford and Southwest Guilford are usually at or near the top of the standings year in and year out. Still, that doesn't mean the Bobcats are destined to finish at or near the bottom.

“The key for us is to be more disciplined,” said

Glenn's Ronald Young III (25) has emerged as a factor on the glass in recent weeks.

Daniels. “We're definitely getting better every day. Our guards are playing well and as a team, we're playing with more effort.”

Daniels is counting on a few newcomers to help the Bobcats establish themselves as a factor in this season's chase for first place in the conference. Freshman post player Paul Carlton is a proven commodity in the paint at both ends of the floor. His inside presence causes defenses to collapse on him, which creates adequate floor spacing for Micah Bennett and Bryson Bell-St.John to knock

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down jumpers from the perimeter.

Ronald Young III, who has no prior high school playing experience, is pushing for more playing time at power forward. Young is active on the boards and is developing as a solid post defender. His emergence will allow Carlton to move to power forward and give Glenn more size on its front line.

Christian Herbin comes off the bench to provide added depth at the post positions.

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Devin McLemore, who was a junior last season, prepares to pitch during a Winston-Salem State University baseball game with Bluefield State College on April 12.

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TUCSon, AZ - Collegiate Baseball newspaper has released its first set of college baseball preseason rankings for nCAA Division II for the 2016 season, and the WinstonSalem State University Rams have been tabbed the #21 team in the rankings.

“Preseason rankings are exciting because it means the season opener is right around the corner,” said Kevin Ritsche, WSSU head baseball coach. “Being only a few votes from the top 12 is a sign of respect for our program. now it's up to us to uphold it in February,” added Ritsche.

Winston-Salem State finished 42-15 in 2015, capturing their fifth consecutive CIAA baseball championship. The 42 wins by WSSU in 2015 are the most in school history, and the Rams advancing to within two wins of the nCAA DII College World Series is the furthest a CIAA baseball team has ever gone.

The 2016 WSSU baseball team will open the season on Friday, Feb. 5, when the Rams host Millersville University of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Top 25 Collegiate Baseball Newspaper College Baseball preseason rankings for NCAA Division II for the 2016 season (first set)

Rank, School

1. Tampa 2. Catawba 3. Mercyhurst 4. Franklin Pierce 5. Minnesota State 6. St. Cloud St. 7. Florida Tech.

8. West Alabama 9. Colorado Mesa 10. Poly Pomona 11. St. Edwards TX 12. St. Mary’s TX 13. Angelo St. 14. Southern Arkansas 15. North Georgia 16. Henderson St. 17. Nova Southeastern 18. Millersville 19. Seton Hill 20. Lynn 21. Winston-Salem State 22. Quincy 23. S. New Hampshire 24. Missouri Southern St. 25. Armstrong State

Richard Hayes named head coach at Fayetteville State Rashad Webster, who was a sophomore last season, heads around the field during a Winston-Salem State University baseball game with Bluefield State College on April 12.

WSSU defensive coordinator, Richard Hayes Jr., has been named the new head coach at Fayetteville State, as announced today by the FSU Department of Athletics.

Hayes has been an integral part of WSSU's success over the past five seasons, and most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the 2015 CIAA Champion WinstonSalem State University Rams. He joined the WSSU football coaching staff in 2010 as an assistant coach working with the defensive backs and special teams. Hayes won three CIAA Championships (2011, 2012, 2015), made four conference championship appearances (2011-12; 201415), and compiled a record of 60-13 as a member of the Rams coaching staff.

"Richard Hayes has been a valuable part of our Ram Football Family successes," said Kienus Boulware,

ly," added Boulware.

"We will move as quickly as possible in identifying a replacement so that we can have a smooth transition into spring practice", said Boulware.

“Certainly we wish the very best for Richard Hayes as he enters the next chapter of his professional career,” said Tonia Walker, WSSU Director of Athletics.

Hayes

WSSU head coach. "It makes me happy to see him achieve his goal of becoming a head football coach. It also saddens me to lose him as a member of my staff but it's a part of the process. He will be missed dear-

“It will definitely be a big loss for us because his role extends beyond the football field. They say great things happen to great people and this holds true for Coach Hayes in his dedication to changing the lives of young men through the game of football. I'm very proud for him and his family. He is sure to bring success to the Fayetteville State football program,” added Walker.

2015 Record

(43-13) (47-15) (40-11) (48-4) (43-9) (54-5) (38-13) (42-11) (48-9) (46-15) (40-13) (41-16) (42-18) (40-18) (38-27) (33-21) (39-13) (45-11) (45-13) (35-15-1) (42-15) (40-17) (31-14) (40-14) (34-14)

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630 626 623 619 616 614 611 608 606 603 600 597 595 592 590 589 585 584 581 576 572 596 565 562 560

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Two couples celebrate marriage anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 13, Juanita and David cannady, along with Margiesteene and James McKnight, celebrated 61 years of marriage with a special dinner at the tree Supper club. the rev. Dr. Gloria l. thomas, pastor of John Wesley a.M.e. Zion church, presided over the evening and said a prayer of thanksgiving for the couple’s commitment to the holy covenant of marriage. Both couples are members of the church and are very active in the church’s ministries. the cannadys are parents of five children, six grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. the McKnights have one daughter, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Boones mark 65th anniversary Sarah elizabeth Jenkins and rudolph Valentine Boone Sr. celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on thursday, Dec. 24 at trinity Glen, where Sarah is a patient. Sharon e. Boone, their daughter, led the group in prayer, followed by the reading of the "love Scripture" by Billie M. Matthews. cards were exchanged and read

by Sharon and two others. the celebration concluded with comments by several attendees on behalf of the honorees.

Sarah and Boones rudolph took advantage of the opportunity to thank those present and others for sharing in any and every way of their lives, as well as in this celebration. Joseph and Gail anderson (a part of the healing Force) provided music for the occasion. Samuel howard was the videographer.

Magnet application period begins Jan. 1 Families can begin applying to magnet schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Schools for the 201617 school year on Friday, Jan. 1 applications are available online beginning at midnight, and the deadline to apply to magnet schools is 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 25. applications can be found at www.wsfcsmagnets.net. the annual magnet fair is on Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lower level of the Benton convention center.

WS/FcS offers 20 magnet schools, including programs in visual and performing arts; science, technology, engineering and math; multiple intelligences; global and cultural studies; college and career readiness; the international Baccalaureate programme; and dual-language immersion. Speas Global elementary School, a Global Schools network 2015 award winner, is the district’s newest magnet school and offers a dual-language immersion program in english and Spanish. Magnet administrators are available for interviews the week of Dec. 28, and magnet students, teachers and principals are available the week of Jan. 4.

Experiment in Self Reliance launches financial literacy program the experiment in Self reliance (eSr) will launch a new program this april called the road to empowerment series. this series will provide six financial literacy classes to individuals in our community and will teach them the fundamentals of job search and asset building. the cost to attend is a one-time fee of $10. each session is held on tuesday mornings and thursday evenings beginning april 14 (participants only have to attend one per week). Sessions are two hours long, and breakfast/dinner will be provided accordingly. all classes will take place at eSr. For more information, please contact Kimberly Simms at kimberly.simms@eisr.org or at 722-9400 ext. 111.

Arts Council seeks applications for mini-grants the arts council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth county is seeking applicants for community enrichment Mini-Grants. this program provides community groups and individuals with small-project grant funds up to $500 that promote creativity and use the arts as a means of bringing people together. the community enrichment Mini-Grant is open to individual residents, student and community groups, as well as local businesses in Forsyth county. criteria for funding include community benefit and engagement; artistic and/or cultural merit; collaborations or partnerships; and community diversity. applicants must have additional sources of financial or in-kind support. priority will be given to new applicants. the next deadline is Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, for projects taking place Feb. 1 through May 30, 2016. the final deadline for this fiscal year will be Monday, april 25, 2016, for projects taking place June 1 through Sept. 30, 2016.

For more information about the community enrichment Mini-Grant, contact Dara Silver, director of Member Services and Grant programs, at 336-747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org. applications can be downloaded at www.intothearts.org.

Gordineer selected for national leadership body cindy Gordineer, president and ceo of United Way of Forsyth county, has been appointed to the national professional council (npc) of United Ways, a select group of chief executive officers from across the country that focuses on identifying common challenges and solutions for the community-based member nonprofits. Gordineer will serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2016 and ending Dec. 31, 2017.

Stacey D. Stewart, U.S. network president, appointed Gordineer to the group. She will join just a handful of local United Way Gordineer executives who are helping advise United Way Worldwide in setting strategy and direction for nearly 1,200 United Ways across the United States.

Gordineer joined United Way of Forsyth county in august 2011.

Kiplinger’s: WFU is 24th best value Kiplinger’s personal Finance magazine has ranked Wake Forest University 24th on its 2016 list of the 100 best values in private universities. Kiplinger’s annually ranks best values in private colleges and universities that combine outstanding economic value with highquality education. the complete rankings are now available online at Kiplinger.com/links/college and will appear in print in the February 2016 issue of Kiplinger’s personal Finance, on newsstands January 5.

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New Year’s celebrations the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Bowl northside have teamed up for new Year’s celebrations today (thursday, Dec. 31). For $20 people can skate at the Fairgrounds annex from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and then go to Bowl northside for laser Bowl from 10:30 p.m. to 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 WinstonSalem Fairgrounds) or at the Fairgrounds annex Box office at 414 Deacon Blvd. 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.

Shepherd’s Center to offer classes the Shepherd’s center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold the following classes and workshops at peace haven Baptist church, 3384 York road, beginning in January: *Writing Stories From Your life, Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. Must pre-register. call Diana at 336-7686168. *Beginning yoga, Mondays, 4:00 p.m. $2 donation per class. call 336-748-0127 to register. *a Matter of Balance: Fall prevention. eight-week class at no charge. information session will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, 1:00 p.m. class begins Jan. 18, 1 – 3:30 p.m., through March 7. Must pre-register as class is limited to 16. call 336-748-0217 to register. *First thursday craft club with Joyce treadway. $5 supply fee. class limited to 20. to register, call 336-7480217. *living healthy with chronic Disease, Feb. 25 – March 31, 1 – 3:30 p.m. call 748-0217 to register.

Forsyth County Senior Democrats to meet the Forsyth county Senior Democrats will hold its monthly meeting on thursday, Jan. 7, at Golden corral, 4965 University parkway. chris rey, mayor of Spring lake and a candidate for the U.S. Senate, will address the Senior Dems. rey, a Bronze Star recipient, holds the degree of Juris Doctor from William & Mary School of law. the breakfast buffet is $5 and begins at 8:30 a.m. the meeting begins at 9 a.m.

Sincere T. Kirabo to speak at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship “More than Words: expanding the Scope of humanism” will be presented on thursday, Jan. 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 robinhood road. author and social critic Sincere t.

Kirabo will discuss ways humanist circles can more directly address racial justice and achieve better inclusion. Kirabo writes about social justice, atheism, culture and politics from an intersectional approach. he is a regional director with american atheists. this is sponsored by humanism with heart, a discussion and service group at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. For Kirabo more information, contact the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 336-659-0331 or humanism@uufws.org.

City holding Small Business Plan Contest the city is holding its Small Business plan contest in 2016 and will hold an information meeting Jan. 7 for entrepreneurs interested in participating. the meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in room 530 of the Stuart Municipal Building, 100 e. First St., Winston-Salem. the community and Business Development Department is sponsoring the contest to promote small business and job creation by helping entrepreneurs develop sound business plans. the two winning business plans will each receive a $5,000 grant for start-up costs and up to $5,000 in a potential matching micro-loan. More information is available at cityofWS.org/cBD, or call Ken Millett at 336-747-7472.

WSFCS Magnet Fair Families can learn more about all 20 schools at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Schools’ annual magnet fair on Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lower level of the Benton convention center. the fair will feature student performances, exhibits and more.

150th anniversary of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ honored Gary taylor’s "Fairy tale Series” returns Jan. 9 to Winston-Salem Festival Ballet for a 150th anniversary celebration of lewis carroll’s “alice in Wonderland.” this year alice joins her fairytale friends the tortoise & the hare and the Ugly Duckling in a one-act production designed specifically for the delight of young people. the show is on Jan. 9 at the hanesbrands theatre, 209 n.

Spruce St., with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively, so audience members can take part in themed activities such as face painting, meeting the dancers in costume, and photo and autograph opportunities. tickets can be purchased through the hanesbrands theatre Box office at 336-747-1414, or online at www.rhodesartscenter.tix.com. tickets range from $27.25 - $30.50. For further information visit www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org or contact Brittany petruzzi at 336- 403-0232 or email bpetruzzi@winstonsalemfestivalballet.org.

Free pressure mapping clinic for wheelchair users A free pressure mapping clinic will be held on tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. in the 3rd floor Sticht center rehabilitation gym. pressure mapping lets you see on a computerized display if your seat cushion relieves pressure. a physical therapist will be on hand, as well as seating vendors, a lift, and assistants to help anyone with transfers who need it. to see actual pressure maps done on real patients, or to learn more about pressure mapping, visit: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/reports/pressure_map.asp. to register, call or text 919-673-3703.

Sierra Club Foothills meeting the Sierra club will meet thursday, Jan. 14 at the Single Brothers Workshop, 10 academy St. in old Salem.

Marilyn McGee will describe the role coyotes play in the ecosystem. McGee, the state representative for project coyote, is a teacher at poplar Springs elementary School in Stokes county. the meeting begins 6:30 p.m. with a potluck meal, followed by announcements and the presentation. all are welcome to the free event. For more information, contact cornelia Barr, 336- 409-2772 or email: cbdub@me.com.

Raising Dollars for Scholars the Winston-Salem State University Department of athletics is soliciting support for the inaugural BonD.Score.Win! - raising Dollars for Scholars fundraising event dedicated to the rams male athletics programs. the breakfast event calls for men to join the rams for a morning of empowerment, unity, brotherhood and bonding around guest speaker WSSU alumnus Stephen a. Smith, commentator of eSpn First take. the event will be held Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. in the Grand pavilion Ballroom at the embassy Suites hotel, 460 n. cherry St. For tickets, go to www.wssu.edu/tickets.

Remembering John Biggers the Winston-Salem Delta Fine arts presents, “remembering John Biggers,” an exhibition of prints and drawings by Dr. John t. Biggers (1924-2001), an africanamerican muralist, painter and educator now through Jan. 30, 2016 at Delta arts center, located at 2611 new Walkertown road. the exhibit features works from Winston-Salem Delta Fine arts’ permanent collection and the works from private and public collections across the state. Biggers, a native of Gastonia, came into prominence after the harlem renaissance and was often called "a canvas master of the human condition.” Visit www.Deltaartscenter.org or call 336-722-2625 for more information.

Night to Shine Prom night to Shine prom, sponsored by the tim tebow Foundation, will take place on Feb. 12, 2016, at First christian church Ministries, 1130 n. Main St., Kernersville, from 6 to 9 p.m. for students with special needs. the prom will include a red carpet entrance. the honored guests receive either a crown or a tiara to serve as a reminder that they are all kings and queens. if you know of someone with special needs who would like to participate, please register at http://www.fccministries.com/#/night-to-shine-prom/register-to-attend.

Ongoing American Legion Post 128 fish fry a fish fry is held every thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 old rural hall road to support and serve the community. the funds also support the post.

Karaoke Karaoke night is every second Friday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m. at camel city elks lodge on 1405 n. patterson ave. there will be cash prize winners judged by the audience from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music is by DJ r.M. and sponsored by the Magnificent Seniors Social club.

Food and Clothing Giveaway love community Development corporation, 3980 n. liberty St., serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Joblink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call 336-306-8119.

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Sunnyside ministry receives CALENDAR Food lion foundation donation

Dec. 31 Watch Night Service St. James a.m.e. Church, 1501 n. Patterson ave., will host Watch night Service on Dec. 31 beginning at 10 p.m. our sister churches, Union Bethel Winston-Salem and St. Paul mt. airy, will join us in worship. The Rev. Willis Camp, pastor of St. Paul, will bring the message. The public is invited to attend. The Rev. Steven l. lyons is the pastor.

Dec. 31 Watch Night Service The Pilgrim Rest missionary Baptist Church, 1905 n. Jackson ave. will have its annual Watch night service on Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. The public is invited. There will be singing, telling about the goodness of the lord and a preached word from Pastor hart.

Dec. 31 Watch Night Service new hope a.m.e. Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Road, lewisville, will have a Watch night Service on Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 p.m. Rev. Dairl l. Scott Sr. is the pastor. The service is open to everyone.

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Sunnyside ministry, 319 haled St, has received $2,500 from the Food lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. Sunnyside ministry will use this funding to operate their food pantry, which has filled more than 5,500 food orders for over 16,000 people in 2015.

“This gift will help us feed those in our community that are in need of nutritious meals," said David holston, Sunnyside ministry director. "When people are truly hungry, they lack the energy to do many of the daily activities most of us take for granted. They lack the ability to work and do a job well, or go to school and study diligently.

This gift will bring hope and health to many in our community, and we thank Food lion for this donation and for all they do to help alleviate hunger in our community.”

Since 1978, Sunnyside ministry has worked to help

those who are hungry in its community. Sunnyside ministry will use these funds to pay agency expenses, purchase food and provide essential items for the clients it serves. This gift will help Sunnyside ministry operate its food pantry in 2016. established in 2001, the Food lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $9 million in grants.

Dec. 31 New Year’s Celebration mount olive Baptist Church, 1301 C. e. Gray Drive, will have a new year’s Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy dancing and singing. Charles e. Gray is the host pastor.

Jan. 1-7 Seven Nights ‘Spiritual Renewal’ service new hope a.m.e. Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Road, lewisville, will have its Seven nights of “ Spiritual Renewal” service starting nightly at 7 p.m. The speakers are: Jan. 1, the Rev. Beverly mcmillian; Jan. 2, the Rev. Curtis Van-eaton; Jan. 3, the Rev. Dairl l. Scott Jr.; Jan. 4, the Rev. Jerry Scott Sr.; Jan. 5, the Rev. James moore; Jan. 6, the Rev. Ronald Speas; and Jan. 7, the Rev. James l. hunt Jr. everyone is invited to come and share in up-lifting Jesus Christ. Rev. Dairl l. Scott Sr. is pastor. For more information, call 336-945-9083 Jan. 10 Pastoral appreciation service

Christ Community outreach ministry and Reynolds Temple C.m.e.

Church have merged to become Christ Temple C.m.e. Church, 2935 n.

Glenn ave.

Pastor nathaniel P.J. Williams Jr. and co-pastor Wanda J. Williams are God's shepherds. Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. will be the Pastoral Williamses appreciation Service.

The speaker will be Bishop melvin Wilkins of new Generation Praise & Worship international. all are welcome.

Jan. 17 St. James Family & Friends Day The annual Family and Friends Day at St. James a.m.e. Church, 1501 n. Patterson ave., will be held Jan. 17. Church School will begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 10 a.m. The Reverend Steven l. lyons is the Pastor.

Jan. 23 Winter Blues The Women’s ministry of First Christian Church, 1130 n. main St, Kernersville, is excited to welcome best-selling author angie Smith to Winter Blues 2016 on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. one of the most popular speakers and bloggers in the country, angie Smith is the author of “mended,” “i Will Carry you,” and “What Women Fear.” Tickets are $15 each in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at fccministries.com.

Jan. 24 Thorpe Sr. to be installed as pastor The ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem & Vicinity reports that the Rev. Dr. Derrick Thorpe Sr. is the new pastor at First Baptist Church in Graham.

Thorpe is the dean of Graduate Studies at Carolina Christian College (Director of mountagnard Campus) in Winston-Salem and will be installed as pastor on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 420 n. maple St., Graham. The public is invited to come celebrate him, his family and congregation for this new divine assignment.

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Food and pantry, clothes closet every monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1 p.m. to 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 336306-8119.

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

‘War Room’ movie reaction: ‘Stay on your knees, just stay on your knees’ Members of Kimberly Park Holiness Church chat about the movie “War Room” after viewing it on Saturday, Dec 26.

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many movies are made to entertain, make you laugh, are thought provoking and/or emulate life. The movie “War Room” encompasses all of these aspects. The W.i.S.e. (Women in Spiritual excellence) ministry of Kimberly Park holiness Church, 1640 Sm Caesar Drive, sponsored a free showing of the award-winning movie on Saturday, Dec. 26. “awesome, faith and unity,” were the first words uttered by Wanda Green a, member of Kimberly Park, when speaking of what she thought of the movie. When asked what she would take from the movie to apply to her everyday life, she said, “Stay on your knees, just stay on your knees.”

Carolyn edmond, founder of W.i.S.e and first lady of Kimberly Park, said she decided to show the movie at the church because, “it was an opportunity to bring people together just to give them an ‘ah ha’ moment that we have to always be thankful to the lord and remember that the word of God is powerful and it’s our weapon against the negative things that are happening in our lives.”

The movie centers around the Jordan family, comprised of Tony (husband), elizabeth (wife) and Danielle (daughter), as well as ms. Clara (mentor and elizabeth’s real estate client). Tony is a successful pharmaceutical rep

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Lesson Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30 By the end of this lesson, we will *Recall the story of Jacob’s love for and commitment to marry Rachel. *Reflect on marital relationships and the ways unforeseen circumstances affect those relationships. *Commit to finding faith-based resolutions to difficulties before abandoning relationships.

Background: Jacob is the second born twin brother to esau (fraternal twins). The brothers were very different in looks, interest and behavior resulting in a sibling rivalry, mildly put. There are two documented instances where Jacob outwitted his brother. he first tricked esau out of his

birthright by taking advantage of him at a vulnerable time when esau was both tired and hungry. a meal for your Elder pleasure … an expensive stew (Genesis 25:29-34).

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Realizing what happened, esau pleads with his father to bless him. The negative response given him triggers a death threat to Jacob (Genesis 27). now a fugitive, Jacob ends up 400 miles from Canaan and meets his uncle laban and falls in love with his cousin. Rachel is the youngest daughter to laban and is a shepherdess (Genesis 29:1- 18).

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who travels frequently and Elizabeth is a real estate agent. Elizabeth meets Ms. Clara as she is attempting to sell her home. Tony and Elizabeth’s marriage is on shaky ground and they argue frequently. Ms. Clara immediately sees that Elizabeth is having issues and begins to probe about her personal life and befriends her.

Ms. Clara shows Elizabeth her home that she has lived in for 50 years.

She then shows her prayer

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Lesson: After working a month for his uncle without pay, Jacob is given the opportunity to choose a fair wage for his labor. Already smitten with the beauty Rachel, Jacob proposes a deal to work for seven years for Rachel’s hand in marriage. Laban agrees and the time passes very quickly for Jacob. At the end of the seven years, Jacob requests his pay of Laban.

Laban uses this opportunity to marry off his eldest daughter Leah, who by report is not the beauty that Rachel is. Under the cover

room to Elizabeth and tells her that the power of prayer has helped her along in life, and that she has been where Elizabeth is. Ms. Clara tells Elizabeth that she calls her prayer room her “War Room” where she fights her spiritual battles.

Tony, in the meantime, is very contentious toward Elizabeth, nor does he spend much time with his daughter Danielle. He spends a lot of his time traveling for his job and almost has an affair with another woman while away on a business trip.

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of night, Laban slips Leah into the marriage bed and Jacob, blinded by desire and, of course, real love, consummates the marriage with her only to find in the light of day, Rachel has a replacement. After confronting Laban, who explains the custom of marriage for the eldest daughter first as the practice of his people, a new deal is struck. Laban proposes and Jacob agrees to honor his deceitful marriage and complete the week-long ritual in exchange for permission to also marry Rachel at week’s end. This, however, would cost Jacob seven more years of labor as payment.

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Elizabeth’s relationship quickly blossoms and Elizabeth fully commits to the teachings of Ms. Clara.

She begins to transform her prayer life and the way she relates to her husband and daughter. Elizabeth then creates her own “War Room” where she begins to pray for her family and totally surrenders to God. Tony loses his job because of his dishonesty and hits rock bottom. He then finds Elizabeth’s “War Room” and sees that she has been praying for him even though their relationship has been rocky. They

For your consideration: the nature of the relationship between Laban and Jacob and Jacob and Esau.

Was there an advantage to Jacob in all of the dealings with Laban that he overlooked?

There is a cost for love; give and take can have enormous effects on our spiritual maturity… ponder the pros and cons.

Reap what you sow …. what, when, how?

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Members of Kimberly Park Holiness Church discuss the movie “War Room” after viewing it on Saturday, Dec 26. begin to repair their relationship and Tony repents to God, his family and his former employer. In the end, the family’s prayers have been answered and they become the tight-knit unit they have always wanted to be.

Elizabeth tells Ms. Clara that she has been a huge blessing in her life and Ms. Clara finally tells her that she has prayed to God to bring her someone to teach her ways of prayer.

She lets Clara know that she must pay it forward by showing another woman the power of prayer.

ry to your own person, character and values.

Engagement periods are more than a time period to plan the wedding - it is also a time to plan a shared life.

This time should also be used as a season of real observance of compatibility, life goals, and lifestyle adjustments that may be necessary to strengthen your love in adverse situations or circumstances.

What then is a reasonable period of engagement and how do you keep God in the equation? Jacob did not sleep with Rachel until after the ceremony, not as a prelude to it.

“I enjoyed the movie and it had parts that related to young people and it inspired me and it’s a very good movie. In the beginning of the movie, she was kind of bitter and had a lot of hatred in her heart and I can relate and see how that can manifest in young people and adults, “ said youth member Sydney Himes of Kimberly Park, where the pastor is Robert Edmond.

Laura Ford, Sunday school teacher and prayer leader, said, “It’s powerful and it’s at a perfect time, simply because you may have people at your church praying. It needs to be on a larger scale and this movie

helps to bring that out for others to see. Prayer is not just done in a corner, and when the whole church comes together to pray, then it actually makes a great difference, not only in the lives of those doing the praying, but in the church as a whole and also in the community.”

She went on to say, “I love the idea that we battle on our knees because many times we think it’s a physical war, but the true root of the matter is spiritual, so we have to make sure we use spiritual weapons to defeat the enemy.”

The DVD is now available at any Walmart in the Winston-Salem area. It’s also available at Redbox at Walgreens, 3488 Robinhood Road, and Food Lion, 1499 New Walkertown Road. Lifeway Christian Stores, 1082 Hanes Mall Blvd., has it, or you can order it at www.lifeway.com. Amazon has it, and it can be purchased at www.amazon.com/War-Room.

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Gleaners spread Christmas cheer

I e y SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch #137 is the youth group of Sisters of Bivouac Chapter f #530 Order of the Eastern Star, PHA. Gleaner Branch #137 members took time out to o spread a little Christmas cheer to all of the kindergarten and pre-k classes at North Hills e Elementary School.

On Dec. 15, the Gleaners donated snack packs consisting of Nutrigrain bars and o

waffle bars and individual applesauce and some with Fruit Loops.

The Gleaners also donated other items consisting of pens, pencils, a backpack filled with notebook paper, some toys and books to be placed in the Panther School Store.

The members of Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch #137 are committed to being of service and charity to others in the community. The members range in age from age 8-15.

Lisa W. Smith serves as Worthy Matron of Sisters of Bivouac Chapter #530 Order of the Eastern Star, PHA. Madison Murrell serves as the Council Matron for the Gleaner Branch.

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OES chapter gives back at Thanksgiving SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The members of Sisters of Bivouac Chapter #530 Order of the Eastern Star, PHA, spread some Thanksgiving cheer to five families.

Members of the chapter donated a plethora of items to fill boxes with food for not only Thanksgiving dinner, including dessert, but, also included items for breakfast for days after the holiday.

“While spreading light throughout the community, the mission of the chapter continues to be to spread charity and benevolence and be of uplift to others in the community,” the chapter said in a statement.

Lisa W. Smith serves as Worthy Matron of the chapter and David Peay serves as Worthy Patron of the chapter.

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Wake Forest offers tips for mentoring

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January is National Mentoring Month. Wake Forest University asks: Do you have time to mentor?

Effective mentoring requires investing in another person’s growth and development. It is an intentional commitment.

“Mentors share institutional knowledge, develop future leaders, and empower staff for success,” says Allison McWilliams, director of Wake Forest University’s Mentoring Resource Center.

“Managers who choose not to mentor their people find their people choose to go elsewhere.”

For those interested in mentoring, McWilliams offers tips for building efficient and effective relationships.

1. Set goals for the relationship and create a learning plan. Effective mentor-

ing requires mutual accountability: both partners should keep their commitments to each other, check-in with each other on a regular basis, and hold each other accountable for doing what they say they will do.

2. Be willing to share stories and trust that the other person will keep confidences.

3. Meet face-to-face.

There is no substitute for in-person mentoring.

Computers can connect people around the world.

Yet, sophisticated technology cannot replicate effective one-on-one relationships. Our high-tech culture makes in-person mentoring invaluable in developing interpersonal skills

such as being present to one another, asking good questions, practicing active listening, and seeking out and responding to feedback.

4. Care about the person you are mentoring.

Focusing on a mentee’s goals and providing objective feedback and guidance is essential. A mentor can damage another person by using this powerful relationship to influence another’s personal or career choices. Those who do not have any time to invest should not take part in the relationship.

Wake Forest was one of the first higher education institutions in the nation to adopt a campus-wide mentoring model.

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Forsyth Tech is expanding hours for its multidisciplinary state-of-the-art Science Skills Lab to seven days a week to provide more flexibility to students with busy schedules.

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Beginning Jan. 7, 2016, the college’s state-of-theart Science Skills Lab (SSL) will extend its hours of operation to between nine and 14 hours a day, seven days a week, with instructors on hand to assist students whenever the lab is open.

The lab is the first of its kind in the country to operate on such a broad scale in higher education, including two and four-year schools, according to Michael Ayers, Dean of the Math, Science and Technologies Division.

The SSL, which first opened in the fall of 2013, was funded by a $15 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant made to Forsyth Tech by the U.S. Department of Labor. Since then, enrollment has increased each semester. More than 600 students, including many from surrounding counties and other schools, have enrolled in the lab, which allows students to complete projects at their convenience.

The lab’s flexible hours and multidisciplinary offerings have already proven so popular that Forsyth Tech has decided to continue funding the lab’s expanded schedule after the TAACCCT grant ends next year.

In addition to giving students the flexibility to schedule a science lab around their personal and work schedules, students save money too; course materials related to the lab are available online and free of charge. Students are also allowed to complete more than one lab in a day,

Heart association forming young pro group

The American Heart Association is looking for corporate business professionals between the ages 25-35 who are interested in joining the American Heart Association’s new Emerging Leaders Group.

The Emerging Leaders Group seeks to connect with Triad-wide business professionals who are interested in social and professional networking, leadership opportunities, mentorship, philanthropic efforts and community involvement.

Local Greensboro resident Brittney Carroll is the inaugural Chair of the American Heart Association’s 2015-2016 Emerging Leaders Group.

An Emerging Leaders Summit, sponsored by Dixon Hughes Goodman, will be held in the spring of 2016.

To get involved, contact LeKeshia Franklin (336)542-4832 or email LeKeshia.Franklin@heart. org.

saving them time and money in transportation costs.

“Our students are often juggling one or two jobs and family commitments while attending Forsyth Tech,” said Ayers. “Many of them have told us they would not be able to take science classes with labs were it not for the flexibility they have with the SSL. This feedback is what led us to the decision to expand the lab’s accessibility for our students.”

Local employers like it, too, because employees can upgrade their skills, further their education and take advantage of professional development opportunities after their workday ends and sometimes during work hours.

“This is the future for science labs,” Ayers said.

“Flexibility and accessibility are the names of the

game going forward when it comes to training and educating our growing bioscience workforce.”

Starting in January 2016, the SSL will be open according to the following schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Forsyth Tech’s spring semester begins on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016.

Students interested in taking bioscience classes and labs are encouraged to apply to the college as soon as possible. The SSL is located in the Oak Grove Center, Room 2539, on the college’s Main Campus, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway.

For more information, contact Tami Sappenfield at 336.734.7677 or tsappenfield@forsythtech.edu.

With lab instructors available whenever the Science Skills Lab is open, students have the flexibility to work on individual or group projects at their convenience, knowing they can call on a faculty member anytime for help.

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The Chronicle December 31, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Marion D. Henderson, Jr. also known as, Marion Douglas Henderson, Jr., Marion D. Henderson and Marion Henderson, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Marion D. Henderson, Jr. also known as, Marion Douglas Henderson, Jr., Marion D. Henderson and Marion Henderson, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 24th March 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed by Derry Cameron Prenkert and Janelle Lynn Prenkert on the 18th day of November, 2015, with the Clerk of Superior Court for Forsyth County, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, in the above-entitled case. The Petition relates to a male child born on the 12th day of November, 2015 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina named Malachi Davis Prenkert to Kiarra Christian. Kiarra is a 24 year old African American female with brown eyes and short brown hair. Kiarra is approximately five feet four inches tall and weighs approximately one hundred ninety pounds. The minor child was conceived approximately February, 2015 in WinstonSalem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.

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