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N.C. NAACP leads 80-day voter engagement

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Calling it “the first part of our fight at the ballot box for 2016,” the NCNAACP, in coalition with the nonpartisan Democracy NC and leaders of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths statewide, announced the “It’s Our Vote, It’s Our Time,” a mass voter registration campaign over the next 80 days to register as many North Carolinians as possible in time for the March 15, 2016 primaries.

“We have determined to fight three ways to preserve the right to vote,” Rev. William Barber, president of the NCNAACP, surrounded by supporters, told reporters Tuesday at Martin Street Baptist Church in Raleigh.

“We will fight in the legislative halls; we will fight in

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the courts; and we will fight at the ballot box,” Barber vowed.

It was no accident that Rev. Barber made the announcement on the 60th anniversary of civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ historic refusal to give her seat to a white man aboard a Montgomery, Ala. segregated city bus on Dec. 1, 1955.

Mrs. Parks’ courageous act helped to spark a citywide

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Winston-Salem Black Chamber President Randon Pender led the tour of black-owned businesses on Saturday.

Downtown businesses enjoyed an influx of shoppers over the weekend for Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 as a way to draw shoppers to small businesses the day after Black Friday.

The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce distributed

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Parents, others question ‘lowperforming’ schools label

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“We need to support small business because small business makes up a huge portion of the economy. ”

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bus boycott by black citizens for over 381 days, and introduced the world to a little-known local preacher named Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would go on to lead the subsequent 60’s civil rights movement.

“There comes a time when people get tired,” Rev. Barber said, adding, “And when they get tired, they don’t quit. They fight back.”

“Rosa sat down so that we can stand up. Too many sacrifices have gone on for us not to fight for and exercise the right to vote,” Rev. Barber declared.

With more than 600,000 unregistered white voters in North Carolina, along with over 250,000 unregistered black voters and 100,000 unregistered Latino voters in North Carolina, Rev. Barber vowed that after going to the streets, jail and to court together, “We will go to the ballot

materials to help shops promote the day and businesses could also request materials directly from American Express.

Body and Soul, a cultural gift store on Trade Street, was decked out in blue signs and pennants for the occasion. Those manning the register wore “Shop Small” buttons and tote bags with the slogan were given to some customers. Store coowner Dana Suggs warmly greeted customers, many of whom made a

special trip just to support the store that day.

“This weekend generates a lot of energy and sales, definitely,” said Suggs. “It surely does kick off the holiday season for us.”

Suggs had a steady stream of customers buying things like scented oils, handbags and jewelry. Then a bus came with more than a dozen shoppers taking the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce’s tour See Saturday on A2

Educators in Forsyth County are not happy about the plan of action laid out by the Board of Education to improve the school performance grade and school growth score of the low performing schools in the area.

According to the State Board of Education’s designation, 29 schools in the area are considered “low-performing.” As a result, the WS/FCS Board of Education is required to create an improvement plan for those schools.

During a scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the public was allowed to voice their opinions on the plan. A number of parents say they were shocked when they received the news.

“I couldn’t believe it when I read the letter s t a t i n g Kimberley Park was considered low-performing,” said Karlton Jones. “If you just walk through Emory Gordon the halls you can see and hear that the children are learning, retaining the information and making progress.”

Jones has a daughter in the third grade at Kimberley Park and believes teachers and administrators already go beyond the call of duty to make sure students are learning.

“My daughter is excited to come to school everyday,” he said. “Those are the types of things that doesn’t show on the state’s grading scale.”

A number of educators mentioned the board’s plan will create more issues for teachers and administrators who are already overworked and under paid.

“I’m interested to see how this will affect me,” said Ivy Davis, a teacher assistant at Ashley Elementary. “I think all the hard work that is going on in these schools should be taken into consideration. Families need to be involved too; teachers can’t do this alone.”

Davis mentioned the improvement plan will cause current teachers grief and force future teachers like her to question whether they want to become teachers.

“I’ve spent all these years going to school and here I am about to graduate. Now I’m wondering if I even want to go any further if I know I’ll have to go through this process,” Davis said.

“I’m just speaking from the heart. I feel for the teachers and I think there should be more digging to come up

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NBCNews.com is reporting that Illinois' top prosecutor on Tuesday asked the U.S. Department of Justice

to investigate whether Chicago police practices violate federal law.

The request by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan comes on the same day that Chicago's police chief was fired following the release of dash-cam video that showed an officer fatally shoot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald last year.

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of local black-owned businesses. They crowded into the store looking over its wares – including art, books, clothing and soaps– and lining up at the register to buy them.

Black Chamber President Randon Pender said the tour, now in its second year, educates shoppers about blackowned businesses. Though they did stop at several to shop, bringing everything from furniture to candy back with them to the bus, the tour mainly exposes them to businesses they can keep in mind for future shopping.

“It’s just to get it in people’s mind that when you’re looking for products and services, think local, and think community,” she said.

Body and Soul opened in 2003 and has grown a loyal customer base. Suggs said that it’s her unique items that can’t be found in other stores that attract shoppers.

She said Thanksgiving weekend is the start of her busiest shopping season as customers flock in to buy gifts.

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Garry McCarthy to step down, saying "the public trust in the leadership of the department has been shaken and eroded."

"As Mr. McCarthy knows, a police officer is only as effective as when he has the trust of those he serves," Emanuel said.

The Associated Press reports that a judge on Monday set bond at $1.5 million for a white Chicago police officer charged with murder after a squad car video showed him fatally shooting McDonald 16 times, and the officer's lawyer said he was hopeful his client could be released in the ``very near future.''

Officer Jason Van Dyke has been locked up since Nov. 24, when prosecutors charged him with firstdegree murder in the shooting death of McDonald. On the same day, authorities released the dashcam video that shows McDonald – armed with a small knife and walking down a street on the city's southwest side – being shot repeatedly by the 37-year-old Van Dyke.

The bond amount means Van Dyke will need $150,000 to be released.

Attorney Dan Herbert said the officer is pleased the judge set a bond amount after ordering him held last week without

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Mr. Jessup said that they got a steady stream of customers when they opened on Saturday. He said sales tend to pick up as shoppers come in to buy sweets for themselves and also as gifts for others.

Candy apples in holiday colors and decorated like ornaments, which some

customers have remarked are too pretty to eat, are available. He said he appreciated the exposure that Small Saturday gives the store during the holiday season.

“I think it’s an awesome idea,” he said. “We need to support small business because small busi-

ness makes up a huge portion of the economy. And we have to support small business because small business, I believe, takes care of our neighborhoods.”

Allen Younger, director of Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center, said that Saturday was a major sales

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Other items in the plan include early release days for professional development that will be guided by central office personnel, and school support meetings designed to prioritize strategies for improving student performance and growth.

President of the Forsyth County Association of Educators Ronda Gordon pointed out most of the schools deemed “low-performing” are in areas with higher poverty rates and should be taken into account when creating the plan as well.

“The amount of paper-

work and documentation that has to be completed on a student receiving intervention is a big concern,” she said. “We must acknowledge the schools in our district have different needs, and the way you address those needs should be different as well.

“The magnitude of the issues and concerns that most of these schools on this list deal with on a daily basis are more than some schools deal with in an entire year.”

Following the public hearing, the Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the improvement plan.

Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory said the improvement plan will help teachers throughout the district who are already doing an amazing job.

“It is accurate that we haven’t had a lot of support statewide, but our teachers are doing an amazing job

with all kinds of resources,” she continued.

“I’m incredibly proud of the work that is going on. I don’t want anyone in this district to think that what has gone on at this board table is not an amazing show of support for the commitment and dedica-

bond. He said Van Dyke is ``very scared about the consequences he is facing.''

A separate judge had ordered the video released the previous week. On Tuesday, Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said she had decided a few weeks earlier to charge Van Dyke with murder and was planning to announce charges in a month. But knowing the intense public anger that the sight of the ``chilling'' video would generate, she announced the charges before the video's release in an effort to encourage calm.

Herbert last week reassured the judge that Van Dyke is not a flight risk, explaining that he has deep ties to the community, lives with his wife and two children in Chicago and does not possess a passport.

In the audio-free video, McDonald can be seen walking down the middle of a four-lane street. He appears to veer away from two officers as they emerge from a vehicle, drawing their guns. One of the officers, Van Dyke, opens fire from close range.

McDonald spins around and crumples to the ground. The officer continues to fire.

Police have said that McDonald was carrying a knife and an autopsy revealed that he had PCP, a

hallucinogenic drug, in his system. Alvarez said last week that the 3-inch blade recovered from the scene had been folded into the handle.

Herbert maintains that his client feared for his life, acted lawfully and that the video does not tell the whole story. He told reporters Monday that while the video alone makes it seem like the shooting wasn't justified, he has information that others don't have, and that Van Dyke “absolutely” can defend his actions in court.

Fraternal Order of Police president Dean Angelo said a fund has been set up to help Van Dyke post bond, though he didn't know how many officers have contributed or how much money has been raised.

Protesters have marched on Chicago's streets since the video's release. The largest and most disruptive protest blocked off part of Michigan Avenue in the downtown shopping district known as the Magnificent Mile on Black Friday, preventing access to big name stores on what is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.

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Bus riders on the Winston-Salem Black Chamber’s tour were among the many customers at Body and Soul on Saturday.

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The plan for improving low-performing schools is a continuation of the work started in the summer of 2014.

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by Elasya B’s Candy Tree on Fourth Street, which sells its own unique items of the edible kind. Bus riders bought sweets or just sat down and relaxed in the candy store’s dining and event room, which featured a large television playing kid’s movies and a Christmas tree. Elasya B’s is owned by Elaysa Jessup, who opened the store in 2013 at just nine years old.

She started selling her parent’s candy apples in her neighborhood and then tried it at a kiosk in Hanes Mall. She was so successful her family opened the store, which her mother and father, Shannon and Shannon Jessup, were working at on Saturday.

The store offers the usual jawbreakers and candy bars, but the main draw, according to Shannon Jessup, is the sweets handmade by Mr. Jessup and his wife. They include cotton candy, ice cream, Italian ice, marshmallows, made-to-order cakes, and 100 varieties of candy apples. caramel, cheesecake, strawberry and blueberry candy apples are available, and the Jessups will even take customer requests for new flavors.

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Lowe files for full term in N.C. Senate Most City Council members file to run for their seats

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Sen. Paul Lowe Jr., a Democrat, has filed to run for the 32nd Senatorial District of North Carolina, seeking election for his first full term of office. He joins most of the WinstonSalem City Council members in filing to run on Tuesday, Dec. 1, the opening day of the filing period for 2016 races.

Next year will be the first City Council election affected by a 2011 state law that changed the city’s elections from being held by themselves on odd numbered years to being held on even numbered years with presidential elections.

The General Assembly moved the primary from May 10 to March 15. These changes are on top of a new requirement that voters show a government-issued photo ID, or fill out a form on why they couldn’t get one, in order to vote in 2016.

However, there are legal challenges to the voter ID law that could overturn it, possibly before the primaries.

Winston-Salem is one of only a few municipalities that has had its municipal elections changed to even years.

There were 40 different contests before Forsyth County voters in 2012.

Adding the mayor and eight City Council races along with a statewide Connect NC bond, which

will likely be on the primary ballot, will make for a longer ballot.

Lowe, who also is pas-

because ultimately it is about, we want to win and we want to win together.''

But several pastors who met with the billionaire real estate mogul and reality TV star, who has held a consistent lead in preference polls of GOP voters for several months due in large part to his aggressive style of campaigning, told a different story.

Bishop George Bloomer, who traveled to the gathering from North Carolina, said he arrived in New York with concerns about ``the racial comments that have been made and the insensitive comments that have been made,'' including an incident earlier this month in which a black protester was roughed up by Trump supporters at a rally in Birmingham, Alabama.

Trump said after the incident, ``Maybe he

should have been roughed up because it was absolutely disgusting what he was doing.'' ``I asked him: `Are you a racist? People are saying that about you,''' Bloomer said. ``If you are seeking the African-American community to support you, at the least, you're not helping with these kind of things that are going on.''

Bloomer said that he told Trump that ``if he wants to have our ear as a community, to at least tone down the rhetoric some kind of way, tone it down.

And he said that he would.''

Pastor Al Morgan of Launch Ministries in Raleigh, North Carolina, said part of the group's discussion focused on whether Trump should maybe lighten up a bit. ``What he said was that he would take that into consideration,'' Morgan

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tor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, is new to elected office.

Local Democratic Party leaders met in January and appointed Lowe to fill the unexpired term of former N.C. Sen. Earline Parmon, who resigned from office to join the staff of U.S. Rep. Alma Adams.

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in a statement. “…There’s much work ahead of us.”

Besides Lowe, the following candidates filed on Tuesday to seek their current positions:

Commissioners, District B

*Joyce Krawiec, N.C. State Senate, District 31, Republican

*Allen Joines, City of Winston-Salem, Mayor, Democrat

*Evelyn Terry, N.C. House of Representatives, District 71, Democrat

*Derwin L. Montgomery, WinstonSalem City Council, East Ward, Democrat

*Debra Conrad, N.C. House of Representatives, District 74, Republican *Dave Plyer, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, District B, Republican *Gloria D. Whisenhunt, Forsyth County Board of

*C. Norman Holleman, Forsyth County Register of Deeds, Democrat

*Denise "DD" Adams, Winston-Salem City Council, North Ward, Democrat *Jeff MacIntosh, Winston-Salem City Council, Northwest Ward, Democrat *James

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*Dan Besse, WinstonSalem City Council, Southwest Ward, Democrat *Robert Winston-Salem Council, West Democrat

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Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke and South Ward Council Member Molly Leight are the only City Council members who did not file on Tuesday.

Residents are able to file at the Forsyth County Board of Elections for federal, state and local offices.

The filing period closes on Dec. 21.

Black pastors press Trump on tone during meeting

BY JILL COLVIN ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK —Dozens of black pastors pressed Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday to address what some called his use of racially charged rhetoric, with several describing a meeting that became tense at times as attendees raised concerns about his blunt language.

While some left the gathering at Trump's skyscraper in midtown Manhattan with hopes their message had resonated, Trump said afterward he had no plans to change his approach, which he said had taken him to ``first position in every single poll.'' ``The beautiful thing about the meeting is that they didn't really ask me to change the tone,'' Trump said. ``I think they really want to see victory,

said. ``So the thing was, trying to be who he is, so you have to remain true to yourself. And, in his defense, that's gotten him where he is. So the thing is, how do you convey a person's heart with their personality? That's the dilemma.''

Trump has been courting the support of evangelical black clergy members as he works to broaden his appeal in a crowded Republican field. Monday's meeting was originally promoted by his campaign as an endorsement event, in which he would receive the backing of 100 black evangelical and religious leaders.

But many of those invited to the meet-andgreet objected over the weekend to that description, saying they had instead accepted the invitation because they wanted to

meet with Trump to challenge him about what he's said as a candidate.

Trump kicked off his campaign with a speech in which he said some Mexican immigrants are rapists and criminals, and recently drew criticism for retweeting an image of inaccurate statistics that vastly overrepresented the number of whites killed by blacks, among other errors.

In a letter published by Ebony magazine, more than 100 black religious leaders wrote that ``Trump's racially inaccurate, insensitive and incendiary rhetoric should give those charged with the care of the spirits and souls of black people great pause.''

They also expressed concern that the meeting Monday would ``give Trump the appearance of legitimacy among those who follow your leadership

and respect your position as clergy.''

Plans for a post-meeting news conference were initially canceled, but then unexpectedly revived by a few participants. They met with reporters in the lobby of Trump Tower.

While there was no endorsement from the group as a whole, some of those who attended expressed their full-throated support for Trump. ``What we were able to do today was allow people to see his heart for themselves and to make up their own minds about him,'' said Darrell Scott, the senior pastor of New Spirit Revival Center in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, who helped to organize the meeting. ``They find out that he's not the person that the media has depicted him to be.''

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Mildred Peppers keeps going after column

Cancer fighter gives up Sunday School Lesson

BY FELECIA PIGGOTT-LONG FOR THE CHRONICLE

For the past 17 years, Mildred Peppers, a sevenyear cancer survivor, prepared the Sunday School Lesson column for The Chronicle. But her column has been missing from the newspaper since Oct. 15.

Her absence has caused consternation among Chronicle readers.

One called The Chronicle frantic about not seeing the column. The reader attends Goler Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church. She said her church used the same Sunday school lesson and church members used her column to help them understand it better. She also said Peppers’ column was “very biblical.”

“We enjoyed her presentation of it,” the reader said.

Peppers used the Scriptures from an international Sunday school lesson product to reach across denominations. She retired from writing the column when she began undergoing a new round of chemotherapy.

Peppers recalls that she began writing her column in 1999, when WinstonSalem hosted the CIAA Tournament.

She was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2009.

In 1999, she said, a friend asked her to share her Sunday school lessons with the community.

“I asked my husband, Ronnie, if he thought I should do it. He said, 'You know you want to do it.

Girl, go ahead and write the article,'” Peppers said.

“I decided that I would present a slightly different perspective than what the author had written in the traditional Sunday school book. I wanted the readers to know that the Lord will reveal truth in different ways. I don't want them to be closed because some person with a Ph.D. shared a certain interpretation.”

Peppers continued to explain. “I have thoroughly enjoyed writing the Sunday School Lesson. It was never a burden to me. I did not want to give it up, but during this second round of chemo, I was so sick. I was finding it hard to meet the deadline,” she said. “I thought that the people deserved better than this.

Several people have asked me when I am going to start back writing the column.”

[The column will resume in this issue of The Chronicle on the Religion page with a new columnist.]

While Peppers goes through her cancer treatment and recovery, she does not mind sharing her story because her words might help somebody else.

She is grateful for her family and their support. She has three daughters – Frances Peppers, Blanche Sawyer and Joniece Pledger. She and her husband, Ronnie Peppers, were married 34 years before his death.

Peppers is grateful for the Health and Wellness Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church because it sponsored a six-week session on colon cancer at

Peppers church. Following the sessions, she had her baseline colon screening. Later the cancer spread to the breast and the lung.

First Lady Sarah Mendez has been a great encouragement to her, she said, as she and Peppers walk the common road of breast cancer. Her new chemo cocktail has presented a challenge to her, but she will continue to walk by faith and live the life she wrote about.

Although Peppers is retiring from the column, she still loves Sunday School. She has been a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 40 years, where the Rev. Dr. John Mendez is her pastor.

She has served as the intermediate Sunday school teacher of teens and as the superintendent. She also taught adult Sunday School classes and many special Christian Education programs.

“Sunday School is the fertile ground for leaders.

That's where you can groom them. They can see themselves in the Scripture and apply it to their lives,” said Peppers. “I don't mean indoctrination.

The Scriptures don't mean anything unless you can apply them to your life. You can

read the Christmas story over and over, but unless you see yourself in the story, what does it mean to you?”

Peppers sees herself in the person of Mary.

“I went through the ostracism of having babies and not being married. I remember the things people said about me. In those days, single, pregnant girls were put out of school and they were put out of church,” Peppers said.

“They did not care where you went because you were a bad influence.”

Peppers also sees herself in Jesus.

“Jesus was an outsider.

Because of his maneuvers, he became an insider.

Society threw me to the outskirts, but Jesus drew the circle bigger,” she said.

According to Peppers, writing the column usually would take about four hours. She would usually read the lesson in the book and in three different types of Bibles on Monday. She would wait until the Spirit led her to write the lesson.

“I get excited when the lesson is in the New Testament. I like to read that part of the Bible that says 'all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.' This verse keeps me going. It keeps me humble.

Sometimes church folk can get real holy. This verse helps me keep my feet on the ground,” Peppers said.

“I usually taught teens in Sunday school My goal was to make the lesson real for them. I tried to make the Scripture real for them.

I let them know that they

did not have to wait to get real old in order to love the Word. I let them know that they can embrace all of it and still keep their ‘cool points.’ I guess today, they would call it ‘swag.’

“Sometimes I would stop and read what I had written, and it was saying absolutely nothing. I had to go back to the drawing board,” Peppers said. “The editor Kevin Walker was patient with me. I told him I am a dinosaur in the age of computers, but I will learn. When Veronica Bitting, another church member, taught me how to email my articles, I thought I was something special,” she said.

Managing Editor Donna Rogers contributed to this article.

Moore becomes WSFD’s first black female battalion chief

Fire Battalion Chief Shirese Moore with the SUV that drive.

BY TODD LUCK was an adjustment to sudTHE CHRONICLE denly live and sleep under the same roof as nine white When Shirese Moore males during their 24-hour became a battalion chief shifts. for the Winston-Salem Fire “No one talked like me, Department (WSFD) last no one acted like me, no month, she became the first one looked like me,” she African-American woman said. to hold that rank in WSFD The fire captain gave history. up his sleeping quarters Moore, who was born and bathroom to give her and raised in Winston- some privacy. She said that Salem, was in her 30s when with more modern fire stashe decided to try firefight- tions, there are separate ing. She had worked as a rooms and bathrooms that medical secretary for more female firefighters can use. than ten years and found She said she was one of the job had become too only seven females in the predictable. She had a WSFD at the time and friend who dreamed of there were no accommodabeing a firefighter and who tions made on the physical she was helping train for demands of the job. She the profession’s physical was expected to pull her entry tests. She said hear- weight just like the other ing about the profession firefighters. made her want to try it. She “It was truly the first applied with the WSFD time that it hit me, that it and in 1999, passed the slapped me in the face, this agility test and the other is a man’s world,” she said. requirements to become a Though she had three firefighter. She said that months of training, she said although it didn’t pay as she still had a lot to learn. much as her old job at the She said the firefighters at beginning, it was far more her station took her under rewarding. She said she their wing, teaching her liked the unpredictable something new every day. challenges of the job, never She climbed through knowing what will happen the ranks becoming a fire next. But ultimately it’s engineer and then a caphelping others that has kept tain, a position she held for her in the profession. more than nine years. She “One thing we do know applied for battalion chief is when we go, we’re need- this year because she wanted,” she said. ed to be more involved in Moore was first the direction of the departassigned to Central Fire ment. There were 25 appliStation One, a two-compa- cants and several months of ny station located on North assessments and tests for Marshall Street. She said it the position. Only four

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were chosen as battalion chief.

While she’s the first black female battalion chief in the WSFD, she’s only the second woman ever to hold that position with the department. She said it’s not just how few females there are in the department, but how long they last, as it takes many years of experience to become a battalion chief.

She said the job can be taxing both mentally and physically, especially for women with families.

“A challenge for females is enduring that job for that length of time,” she said.

As battalion chief, she works a 24-hour-on and 48-hour-off schedule, beginning at 7 a.m. She visits each of the nine stations in District Three in northeast Winston-Salem.

For a structure fire or some other types of emergencies, she’ll drive to the scene in a special SUV, equipped with computers and communication equipment that will let her coordinate the response and call in additional resources if needed.

Moore regularly mentors young women at the Winston Lake YMCA and always encourages women to consider a career in firefighting.

“You can be beautiful, you can be the female you want to be, but also have that toughness: mentally and physically,” she said.

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Alumni and residents bask in East Forsyth High spotlight –Norman James, a long time resident of East Winston.

The ’92 team was also ranked 15th in the USA Today super 25 poll.

According to CarolinaPreps.com, a site that ranks the top football programs, the Eagles are ranked first in the entire state.

Throughout the entire season, members of the East Winston community have compared this year’s team to the ’92 team. Many believe this year’s team is

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penalties.”

No matter which team people think is better, everyone agrees they are excited to see the team return to the top of the state football ranks.

“Having the top-ranked

program in the state is a major accomplishment, not just for the school but for community as well,” said Watson. “Now the entire state is on notice that there is some real talent in this city.”

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and the Forsyth County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) conducted a joint full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

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were more disciplined.

“This year’s team gets a number of penalties at bad times during the game,” he said. “I think that is what made the ’92 team great.

They were fundamentally sound and rarely picked up

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The Winston-Salem State University Choirs – Burke Singers, Singing Divas, Schola Cantorum, and University Choir – under the direction of Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke, director of Choral and Vocal Studies, and Dr. Myron Brown, accompanist, will perform its annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium of WinstonSale State University.!

The concert will feature new holiday student compositions and arrangements as well as standard seasonal repertoire.! Some of the featured composers are: Roland M. Carter, George F. Handel, Kevin Johnson, Hall Johnson, Isaac Cates,

Nathaniel Dett, Franz Biebl, and D’Walla Simmons-Burke.!

This concert will also feature many student soloists such as Simone Price, soprano; BriJea Colvin, alto; Chandler Easterling, baritone; Nia Lewis, alto; and Christian Stewart, to name a few.!

The concert is free to the public.! There will be a free-will offering to support the upcoming performance of the WinstonSalem State University Choir’s performance at Carnegie Hall on May 8, 2016.!

For more information, contact D’Walla SimmonsBurke or Sophia Kennedy at 336-750-2525 or 336750-2520 or burkedw@wssu.edu.

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Thousands showed up to see the quarterfinal matchup between cross-town rivals East Forsyth and West Forsyth on Friday, Nov. 27. After dominating the entire contest, the Eagles are one step closer to rewriting the school’s history books.

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more balanced on both sides of the ball.

“This year’s team does it all,” said Norman James, a long time resident of East Winston. “They can run it, throw it, and they’re strong on defense.

“I’ve seen them play multiple times this year and I honestly believe they are better than the ’92 team.”

Although it’s hard to compare two teams that played nearly 25 years apart, but that doesn’t stop people at barbershops and other places from keeping the argument going.

Anthony Watson watched every game the Eagles played in ’92 and a number of games this season. He said the ‘92 team was better because they

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It has been more than 20 years since the Eagles of East Forsyth won a NCHSAA 4-A varsity football title, but many alumni and residents around the city believe this will be the year the Eagles return to football glory.

After a dominating 316 win over cross-town rival West Forsyth in the quarterfinals last Friday, the Eagles (14-0) are just two wins away from reaching their goal of a state championship and one win away from matching the record of the 1992 East Forsyth squad that posted an unblemished 15-0 record and won the 4-A state title.

“This year’s team does it all.”

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Government should aid programs that help the poor

Thanksgiving 2015 has come and gone. Many nonprofit organizations are reporting that they served food to this number and that number of people during this time. This is a special holiday, so at this time and at Christmas, people take it upon themselves to do special things.

Now, as Christmas creeps up on us, people are saying needy children need gifts because Christmas is a special time. All children deserve gifts at Christmas, right?

The problem is, how can a child feel like playing when he or she is hungry? How can parents handle the things they need to do when they have headaches because of hunger and frustration because they can’t take care of their families? What happens after Dec. 25?

While Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines forms a 21-member panel to combat poverty, many nonprofit organizations are forging ahead to help people get out of poverty. They are not just using elements of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty,” which Joines says has not worked in 50 years. They are using elements of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal,” which was implemented during the Great Depression in the 1930s.

Under the New Deal, the federal government put people to work on projects that benefited America, such as constructing buildings and bridges.

In this century we had the Great Recession. Many people who could provide for their families just fine lost their jobs and careers, just as during the Great Depression. They were plunged into poverty.

Programs today are putting people to work as part of a comprehensive agenda that helps the people involved get out of poverty and helps the organization. One such program is the Circles Program, administered by The Shalom Project, which is helping participants through leadership training, community support and community transformation.

As part of a Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem event announcing grant recipients, participants in the program recently told about how Circles is helping them. They had various reasons for moving into the poverty ranks, but they are moving toward the same outcome: They want to be self-sufficient enough to take care of themselves and their families.

They did not mention that a 21-member panel helped them. People called “allies” helped them.

These are individuals who encourage and help people as they go through Circles. One participant told about how she was drifting toward depression until her allies stepped into her life.

What if the 21-member panel would decide that it would disband and just give more money to the programs that work now to bring people out of poverty?

What if city government hired poor people to help build projects that are being built with money from the bond issue approved in 2014? Joines claims the War on Poverty has not worked. Tell that to Experiment in Self Reliance. It states on its website: “Like its sister Community Action Agencies (CAA’s) across the nation, ESR was born out of Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and the Equal Opportunity Act of 1964, the economic twin to the Civil Rights Act.” The organization, chartered in 1964, “has served the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community for more than 50 years, working to eliminate poverty and homelessness, and help people help themselves.”

All members of Winston-Salem City Council are up for re-election in 2016. The filing period to run has opened and will end Dec. 21. There are an estimated 60,000 people in poverty in Winston-Salem.

What if those in poverty who are registered to vote did so next year?

Those in poverty now are hard-pressed to wait five years to get out of poverty. Organizations are working now to move people from the poverty statistics to the tax-paying ones. Government officials should look at what is working and provide more money to the organizations in charge of the programs or form their own programs now. If not, there might be new faces looking at how to help the thousands of poor people who helped put them in office.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Black Rep giving back through ‘Black Nativity’ To the Editor:

From the beginning, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) has used theatre to give back to the community. Every two years, the NCBRC hosts the National Black Theatre Festival, its international outreach program, which boosts the city and state's economies.

The company also prepares the next generation of professional theatre artists through the Teen Theatre Ensemble (TTE), a six-week intensive that introduces local youth to the fundamental elements of theatre.

True to its mission of developing the community through the theatre arts, the NCBRC will be producing its annual revival of the classic gospel play “Black Nativity” Dec. 4-6 and 11-13.

Created by the poet and dramatist Langston Hughes, “Black Nativity” tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth from a black perspective. The play blends gospel music, dance and poetry to captivate audiences. When it debuted on Broadway in December 1961, the play was an instant success.

Soon, it quickly achieved international success, touring many major cities in Europe. As a result, “Black Nativity” helped to legitimize gospel music and became a staple of Black theatre.

Just as it did in the 1960s, the play still has the power to engage and amaze the community. The story as well as the accompanying gospel music connects the viewer with their spirituality. For the company's production, the creative team chose to use a West African theme in the costume and choreography to evoke the ancestral roots of black people.

However, the NCBRC does not want to engage the community only as audience members. The production team and cast are all residents from the Triad.

Additionally, the NCBRC works hard to involve the community because the play holds personal significance to the company. Mabel Robinson, the company's artistic director, originated the role of Mary in the Broadway production, replacing Cleo Quitman. She continued to perform the role for many years on the national and international tours.

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Some of the cast members of “Black Nativity” are shown.

She believes the experience to be the highlight of her career as it sparked her interest in Black theatre. Due to the play's influence on her, she suggested it to Larry Leon Hamlin, the company's founder and former artistic director, who wanted to produce a Christmas show to connect to the community. It has become a tradition now, as this year is the 15th production by the NCBRC. The company is proud to be presenting its annual production of “Black Nativity.” We are also extremely enthused to continue to foster our relationship with the citizens of the region, whose support we greatly appreciate. Please come out and join us as we tell the story of Jesus Christ's birth. As we always say at the NCBRC, we're saving a seat just for you.

Ivan Mosley Office Assistant with the NCBRC and a 2013 WFU graduate with a BA in Theatre

Black preachers, don’t let Trump manipulate you To the Editor: I am at a loss for words that black preachers allowed [GOP presidential

candidate Donald] Trump to expose our vulnerability over a meeting and a press conference.

Preachers, let’s look out for the people we serve and not ourselves.

Trump has publicly disrespected every minority group from Latinos to

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those with special needs, to the Black Lives Matter movement.

My thing is this: has Trump ever been to a black church? If not, then why now does he want the black preacher to come to him?

Is it really about a conversation?

We have been talking for years about jobs, better schools, economic empowerment. Where has he been with his billions? But now he needs a vote and a picture so he calls the black preacher. #Dont’tGetTrumped.

Bishop Sir Walter Mack Pastor Union Baptist Church

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Attorney H. Glenn Davis, holding plaque, is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during The Chronicle’s Community Service Awards gala on March 21.

Farewell to trailblazer attorney H. Glenn Davis Denise Hartsfield Guest Columnist Attorney H. Glenn Davis blazed many trails as an attorney in WinstonSalem.

Dickey Woods, former Register of Deeds and longtime face in the Forsyth County Clerk of Courts office, knew whenever H. Glenn was in the Hall of Justice. He would follow the trail of cigar

butts that Harry would leave all over the courthouse so that he could retrieve them after court.

Today we remember the trail that H. Glenn Davis blazed for so many lawyers in this community and beyond, with his wisdom and passion for the practice of law.

In closing argument Harry would often say, “Your Honor, we all know what is really going on in this case. We all know what this case is really about.”

The rules of evidence and civil procedure often keep a lot of things from being said and presented in

court. Harry knew that if the judge was listening clearly, that he or she could separate the three sides of the story: My side, your side, and THE TRUTH. We all know what H. Glenn Davis was really about. He was about surviving in a time when racism and separate but unequal was the cry of the day. From the Pepper Building to Winston Towers, Harry had a successful practice for almost 60 years.

We know that he was a mentor to young attorneys, teaching them the tricks of the trade and sharing the tools they needed to sur-

The case for keeping the holiday spirit all year long Here’s a sobering statistic to consider as you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner this year. One in four children in North Carolina does not get enough to eat on a regular Guest Columnist basis.

It’s hard to comprehend how that’s possible in a state in the wealthiest country on earth but it’s true. Overall North Carolina ranks ninth among the 50 states in food insecurity—that’s the inability to afford enough to eat sometime during the year.

That means tens of thousands of people in North Carolina are going hungry every day and that is happening despite the heroic efforts of the selfless staffs and volunteers at shelters, food banks, and other nonprofits in every county in the state.

The informal and patchwork community safety net is important but it is not enough. That doesn’t mean those groups don’t need our help. They do and let’s hope North Carolinians continue to be generous with their contributions and their time.

But that is not going to solve the problem. Neither is the massive outpouring of support that comes every holiday season though it’s also vital and important.

It is the one time of year where some folks on the Right manage to put aside their stereotypes and demonization of people who are struggling to survive and actually encourage others to give money to help them or serve a Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham at the soup kitchen down the street.

The rest of the year we’re told that people without a job are lazy and that families forced to rely on food stamps to feed their children are mooching off the rest of us, and that if we help the poor with handouts they won’t

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vive. He would pull them to the side, or take them to lunch to mentor and share.

We know that Harry was not in the business of robbing or getting rich off of his clients. He did pro bono work before pro bono was cool.

“Give me $125.00. I will take care of it.”

We know that he was the street lawyer’s envy.

Bills paid, office open, payroll met, malpractice insurance paid, lights shining inside and out beaming hope for justice for those who did not have a voice.

Harry Glenn Davis was that voice.

We know that Harry

take the initiative to improve their own lives.

A staffer at a conservative think tank in Raleigh once famously scoffed at the long line of people in line waiting for a meal at a shelter by pointing out that some of them were wearing expensive basketball shoes. Apparently if someone gives you a nice pair of sneakers you don’t deserve to eat when you are down on your luck.

That’s the kind of rhetoric you hear in the halls of General Assembly these days from the folks currently in charge.

It’s not clear why they change their tune as Thanksgiving approaches, why a poor single mother or a laid off worker who are seen as burdens to taxpayers most of the year are worthy of support when mid November rolls around.

And it’s not just about the role of government for the ideologues.

If “giving” someone something for free allegedly creates a culture of dependency—to use a favorite right-wing phrase—that why does it matter where the “gifts” come from?

Maybe it is guilt around the holidays that prompts folks to rethink their dismissive attitude toward lowincome families. Maybe it’s part of their religious culture that they conveniently forget the other ten months of the year. Maybe for some it is even cynical politics that makes them reach out to help.

Whatever it is, it always seems to evaporate when Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas trees are taken out to the curb and the poverty-is-a-choice polemics start again.

Wouldn’t it be something if we could make that holiday spirit last all year, if we could help folks who are

did not kiss and tell. Your case was safe with him. He respected the confidentiality of those he represented.

We know that in his last days of practice he worked as a parent attorney in the juvenile court. He fought for mothers and their children, fathers and their sons, and daughters to do better for the sake of their children. It did not matter if the IQ was below 65, or if there was addiction or mental health concerns, Harry believed that families were meant to be together, working through the problems, one day at a time. Harry got the hard cases and DSS knew that

they had a fight on their hands, and that Harry was most concerned with the best interest of the kids.

The Hall of Justice will miss H. Glenn Davis. He was loved by all: the DA, the PD, the clerks, the lawyers, the deputies, and the police officers. The judges respected his wisdom and fortitude.

We can only hope that Harry will return to the Hall of Justice sometime, leaving a trail of smoke and a whisper, because we still need to hear his voice of wisdom to remind us “what really is going on in the courthouse.”

NC Policy Watch

struggling with contributions and volunteer hours AND get our leaders to stop punishing low-income families when they write budgets and pass laws?

Reinstating the state Earned Income Tax Credit for low wage workers would be a good start. North Carolina is the only state to have enacted a state level EITC and then ended it. That’s a mark of shame we should correct.

Expanding unemployment benefits would help too.

The state’s unemployment debt to the federal government has been repaid and a surcharge for employers has ended.

But the benefit cuts for workers remain and North Carolina now ranks 49th in the county in the percentage of laid off workers who receive unemployment benefits, another mark of shame.

There’s more, like reversing cuts to NC PreK and child care subsidies that help low income kids and their parents and rethinking a bill signed last month by Gov. Pat McCrory that will cut off food stamp benefits for 100,000 people next year.

And maybe most importantly, let’s follow the lead of 31 other states and expand Medicaid so 500,000 lowincome adults can afford to see a doctor to stay healthy to find a job or go back to school to learn a skill to take care of their families.

The fact that one in four children in our state doesn’t have enough to eat is a moral failure of our society. And just being nice during the holiday season won’t fix it.

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N.C. NAACP President Rev. William Barber II, center. surrounded by Democracy N.C. Director Bob Hall, left, and the Rev. Anthony Spearman, right, announces an 80-day voter engagement campaign from now until the March 15, 2016 primaries.

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Bob Hall, the executive director of the nonpartisan Democracy North Carolina, told reporters that the mass voter engagement campaign had four key components – voter education, voter registration, voter protection and voter mobilization.

Over the next two weeks, county boards of elections are being encouraged to devise “strong early voting plans with evening and weekends,” Hall said, adding that just in case the federal courts uphold the restrictive North

Carolina voter photo ID law, Democracy North Carolina is working to help those who don’t have governmentissued identification in time for the primaries, when it will be first required.

“You must vote,” Hall said to applause from supporters present. “You must push back and show your resistance to any effort to make voting harder. We will educate, and we will register voters.”

Hall added that his organizations will deploy volunteers to polling places across the state to make sure that the public’s right to vote is not impeded. They will also document whom is being harmed by the voter ID law.

“And we’ll take that evidence into court,” Hall vowed.

“We will engage over 3,000 churches and faith centers in the largest ‘Souls to the Polls’ campaign this state has ever seen.”

There were representatives of the NC Council of Churches and various Christian denominations; the Jewish community and Islamic faith, in addition to the Latino community who announced their endorsement of the mass voter registration campaign.

“If they could build fusion coalitions in the 1800s, we can build them in the 20th century,” Rev. Barber said. “We will not be divided.”

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Students on the campus of Winston-Salem State University accepted the challenge from The Bethesda Center to sleep outside on Friday, Nov. 20 to raise awareness of homelessness in the area.

Residents sleep outside to bring awareness to area homelessness

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Dozens of people ditched the comfort and warmth of their beds to sleep outside in WinstonSalem in support of The Bethesda Center’s Sleep Out Challenge.

Just a few miles away on the campus of WinstonSalem State University, students accepted the challenge, also.

The annual event is designed to raise awareness around hunger and homelessness in the area.

The Bethesda Center has long held a mission to reduce homelessness in the community. By providing temporary shelter and support services, the center helps to improve the lives of homeless men and women.

The Sleep Out Challenge is one way the center gains local support.

During this year’s event held at the Corpening Plaza, 231 W. First St., participants had to endure temperatures in the low 30s and a breeze that made it feel much cooler.

Many of the participants said it was well worth it. They felt it was impor-

tant to participate because it could happen to anyone at any time.

“Homelessness could strike anyone at any time for a number of different reasons,” said Marion Smith of Winston-Salem.

“I wanted to show my support because we all fall on hard times at some point.

There are a lot of people in this city who don’t have anywhere to go at night.”

In recent years, members of the City Council and a number of non-profit organizations have put a major emphasis on ending poverty and homelessness in the city.

Last year statistics showed more than 24 percent of the citizens in Winston-Salem were living at or below the federal poverty level. That is a higher rate than a number of major cities in the state, including more populated cities such as Charlotte and Raleigh.

While residents gathered at the Corpening Plaza to accept the challenge on Nov. 20, just a few miles away on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, a number of students slept in cardboard

boxes and sleeping bags stationed near the Phi Beta Sigma monument on campus.

For the past 19 years, members of the Delta Alpha Chapter at WSSU have participated in the challenge and encouraged other students and universities to do the same.

The entire week leading up to the sleep out, the Delta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. collected nonperishable food items, school supplies and clothing items for the homeless.

At the start of the night’s festivities, Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson stopped by to applaud the students for representing the university in such a positive way and for showing support to such a serious issue.

“This just shows what type of students we have at WSSU. The fight against poverty is one that affects us all,” he continued. “We are cultivating students who are going to change this community and this country. This proves how conscientious our students are about what’s going on in the world today.”

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Robbery leads business owners to build relationship with police

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Business owners in the Ogburn Station Business corridor are concerned about the safety of their investments after a robbery left two Family Dollar employees injured by gunfire.

The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) and Ogburn Station business owners have vowed to cultivate their relationship. They met last month, and another meeting has been scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7.

At that time WSPD will have more information on the robbery and security improvements in the area.

According to reports, on Sunday, Nov. 8 two suspects entered the Family Dollar located at 4404 Old Rural Hall Road through the front door. One suspect watched the door while the other proceeded to rob the business while brandishing a handgun.

As employees com-

plied with the demands, one of the suspects fired shots into the store injuring two employees.

Both employees were treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital.

Richard Thomas Little of Winston-Salem was arrested in connection with the robbery. Little is charged with two counts of assault inflicting serious injury and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Paula McCoyAnderson, executive director of Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, helped organize the Nov. 10 meeting to find out what needs to be done to keep her future business, customers, and family safe. McCoyAnderson and her husband plan to open a produce and country store in the area.

“We are concerned about our investment,” she said. “I wanted to come here today to find out what needs to be done to build security in the area.”

“We are lucky no one was killed during the rob-

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bery at Family Dollar. We need assurance that we are safe.”

A number of business investors and community members believe an increase in police presence in the area would prevent robberies from happening.

“I think a greater police presence in this area would really help,” said Napoleon Crowell, founder of Burning Flame Christian Church on Old Rural Hall Road. “With an increased police presence this community will begin to flourish and blossom again.”

Through the 20th century, Ogburn Station was known for housing a number of local businesses, including grocery stores, dry cleaners, restaurants and much more.

After experiencing tough times during the 1970s, in recent years the area has made somewhat of a come back. A number of locally owned businesses have opened in the area, including Essence of Beauty Studio that opened

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Capt. W.S. Weaver, left, and Lt. Mike Cardwell, right, sit down with business owners in the Ogburn Station Corridor to discuss safety tips and a recent robbery that left two wounded by gunfire. earlier this year.

“We wanted to invest in this area because we know the history behind it,” said Juwon Crowell, co-owner of Essence of Beauty. “We want others to invest in the area as well. That’s why we wanted to come together to make sure everyone is safe.”

After listening to the business owners‘ issues and suggestions, a number of officers mentioned a number of tips that could help keep them safe.

According to Capt.

N.V. James, maintaining

True Elite partners with WSSU

BY TEVIN STINSON FOR THE CHRONICLE

The True Elite mentoring program has joined forces with the social work program at Winston-Salem State University.

True Elite is a nonprofit agency that provides mentoring, tutoring and preparation for higher education to student-athletes in Forsyth County. The program is designed to remind students to be elite in the

classroom as well as on the field or court.

According to founder Roderick Fluellen, the partnership will allow each student-athlete to be partnered with a support coach from the university.

Support coaches will serve as mentors and tutors for the high school students. College students can use the program for internship credits towards graduation.

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“The college mentors will really help take the program to the next level,” said Fluellen. “Not only will they be giving back to the community, they will be learning as well.

Currently, True Elites serves 40 student-athletes at Carver High School.

All participants are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and meet all qualifications to further their edu-

cation. In return, they receive online sports exposure.

Fluellen said most importantly he wants all student-athletes to have all the academic qualifications needed to further their education after high school.

A number of participants said they enjoy the program because it helps them become better people.

Jalin Richardson, a former participant in the program,

proper lighting, looking out for suspicious people and keeping doors locked when possible are all things that can prevent robberies.

James also said that building and maintaining the relationship between business owners and the WSPD is crucial to crime prevention in the area.

“We can’t do this alone,” she said. “We need them to be the eyes and ears for us because we can’t be everywhere at one time.”

“The more we communicate, the more we can

Fluellen

said True Elite helped him become self-sufficient, which is essential in college.

Aside from the GPA requirements, participants

stay on top of what’s going on.”

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke applauded the business owners for taking the time to make sure their investments are safe.

“I am so pleased that you have taken the initiative to protect what you have. This is one of our historic areas, and it seems like it is coming alive again,” she said. I have talked to the city manager, and we have pledged ourselves to keep this area safe as well.”

are required to show up for an hour of tutoring before going to practice. During that time, students are expected to do homework or study subjects in which they have low grades.

Fluellen mentioned the program has received praise from a number of teachers and parents. He hopes to open the program up to other students and schools in the future.

For more in information on True Elite, visit www.trueelite-ws.com or 336- 926-8789.

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Home teams primed and pumped about AYF nationals

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

The moment of truth is close at hand.

Area youth football teams will soon find out how they measure up against the nation's best in the American Youth Football National Championships being held in Kissimee, Fla. Kickoff for the nationals is Sunday. The week long tournament ends on Dec. 13.

Teams from across the country will compete for national titles in their respective age groups. Here's a look at three area teams who are southbound for this year's

nationals: Packers: This Junior Midgets team (12-13 age group) has been close to unstoppable all season.

Even so, there has to be some concern about rustiness. Since winning the state title in early November, the Packers have been idle. Coach Gary Warren admits that he's eager to see what his team will look like.

“Everybody is ready to go,” said

Warren. “They're ready to see what they can do (in Florida). Personally, I'm anxious to see how they handle situations in a tight game.”

Up to now, the Packers have been in steamroller mode thanks to a quickstrike offense that features multiple players who have the capability to score from anywhere on the field. The rotation of running backs (Daniel Moyer Jr., Ahmani Marshall, G'Mone Wilson, Tazhae

Woods and Jeremiah Jackson) guarantees that the Packers always have fresh bodies on the field.

Operating primarily from the spread, the Packers (10-0) wear down opponents with their hurry-up, no huddle attack. On defense, the Packers overall team speed and quickness make them formidable.

William Simons, Wilson and Woods lead the way.

The front lines are solid and dependable. Malcolm Hatcher, Aaron Potter and Wilson are key contributors on both sides of the ball.

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Lash-Chronicle: Prep JV starting from scratch

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Tip-off for the Lash-Chronicle JV Tournament is only eight days away. Every year, local teams come together to do battle for the championship trophy and there's plenty of incentive to win it all. What it all comes down to is securing bragging rights for the season.

That's why the hype that surrounds this event is legitimate.

In recent years, Winston-Salem Prep has owned the Lash-Chronicle, winning three of the last four. This time around, though, there could be a changing of the guard. There are no returnees for the Phoenix JV, which means that coach Bill Tibbs is starting over from ground zero for the first time during his five years at Prep.

Looking at the local schools in this year's 14-team field – Mount Tabor, East Forsyth and West Forsyth are the likely picks to replace Prep as tourney champions. Parkland, Reynolds and Glenn are possible dark horse candidates.

Tibbs, whose team lost by double digits to West Forsyth last week, isn't ready to concede anything. He acknowledged that even though his team is young and still finding its way, Prep shouldn't be viewed as a non-factor.

Prior to the Lash-Chronicle, which begins on Dec. 12, Prep will play road games against Mount Tabor, West Forsyth and George Washington (Danville, Va.).

Those three games, Tibbs explained, will allow him to make a more thorough assessment about his team's strengths and weaknesses.

“I believe we can have a good showing and surprise some people (at the LashChronicle),” he said. “Nobody expects us to do well because everybody on our team is brand new. They're still getting adjusted to the Prep style of play and I have to figure out what adjustments that need to be made to maximize the talent we have.

“I'll be doing a lot more teaching this time. But that's a good thing because teaching is what I love.”

Prep typically goes eight to ten deep in its player rotation. That's likely to change this season, which means that the Phoenix won't have the depth it usually has. Tyren Hairston, Jalen Crawley and Tibbs Zachary Austin are the designated focal points.

“Those three will play heavy minutes,” Tibbs said. “In the three games we play before the tournament, I'll get a much better idea of what playing style works best for this group. We may have to slow the tempo and run more set plays.”

Hairston, a 6-foot-2 swing player, is Prep's prime offensive threat. In the season opener against the Titans, Hairston scored 22 points, but had to leave the game midway through the fourth quarter because of leg cramps. The severity of those cramps prevented his return to the game.

“We were right there in that game until Tyren cramped up and couldn't come back,” said Tibbs. “But we have some good athletes, so we'll be OK.”

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Micah Williams (5) and his Parkland teammates could emerge as a dark horse in this year's Lash-Chronicle JV Tournament.

Winston-Salem Prep duo make it official with college signings

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Dominique Claytor and Jada Craig of Winston-Salem Prep readily admit that they saw no need to wait until later to decide where they will play college basketball. Both players who made All-State last season, recently signed letters of intent to play at their respective schools. Now they're free to place all of their focus on helping the Phoenix in its quest to win back-to-back state championships.

Claytor, a swing player who was last season's Class 1-A state championship game MVP, has signed with East Carolina. Craig, who plays point guard, is headed to East Tennessee State.

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Jada Craig has blossomed as a top-flight ball handler and floor leader for the Phoenix.

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Packers defensive back Tazhae Woods (in gray) closes in on a Mint Hill runner near the goal line during the AYF state championship game.

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Warren realizes that even though his team has been dominant up to this point, they are sure to be thoroughly tested in their pursuit of winning a Division I national title. “A big key for us is to stay poised, and do the best we can to keep our rotations going so we'll have fresh players in the game at all times.

“During our time off, we've emphasized to the

players that our trip to Florida is about business.

It's not a trip that we're taking for fun.”

Raiders: Since finishing the regular season at break-even (3-3), Kernersville's Junior Midgets have been on a roll in Division II post-season play. There's nothing fancy about this group. It's oldschool football and from all indications, the players have totally embraced nofrills football.

“It's old-fashioned fundamentals,” said coach Scott Phelps, whose team

is 6-3. “There's not a lot of speed on the roster, but what we have is a hardnosed group. We'll throw the ball only when it's necessary. Our game plan is to control the clock and get three yards at a time. As long as we do that, we keep the ball and we keep moving.”

Offensively, Darius Williams is the workhorse at tailback. On defense, Brendan Conway serves as one of the anchors.

“We just want to stay grounded and stay true to our roots,” said Phelps.

“ There's no need to change. We're going to stick with what we do, which is ground and pound.”

Bobcats: The regular season ended in defeat, but since that time, the results since have been very rewarding. Union Cross won three straight post-season games to advance to the Division II nationals in the Pee Wee Division (1112 age group).

“We can do well if we can stay hungry and not let our recent success go to our head,” said coach Ralph

Turner, whose team is 102. “We feel like we're able to create match-ups that give us an edge on offense.”

The Bobcats get the job done with a highly productive passing game. They run a variation of the spread and will use as many as ten different formations during the course of a game.

Quarterback Ty Lyles benefits from having a skilled group of play-makers to work with. Javon Meyers, Jarron Sellers, Joseph Ritchens, Kenyon

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Mosquera, Christopher Joines, Jalen Thorns and Jalen Douglas all get their turns to contribute to an offense that averaged 35 points a game in the AYF Atlantic Regionals three weeks ago.

On defense, George Brown, Elijah Thomas and Justice Wiggins set the tempo. Union Cross plays a 4-4 base defense, but will also employ different looks with a 3-4 and some 3-5-1.

“We're having a great run,” said Turner. “We're confident that we can finish this run and bring home a

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“Dominique is tremendous for us night in and night out,” said coach Eugene Love of Prep.

“Jada has grown so much as a floor leader. On the court, she truly is an extension of the head coach.”

Claytor's versatility makes her a prized commodity. At 5-feet-10, she's physical enough to play power forward and even center, if needed. Yet, she has the skill, agility and savvy to run the point and play on the perimeter as a

transferring from Matthews Weddington last year. For the season, she averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.2 steals per game. The addition of Craig to the roster further bolstered the Phoenix's already stout defense.

“Jada is excellent at applying on-the-ball pressure and she's the spearhead of our defense,” said Love. “Once she joined Christina (Caesar) in our backcourt, it took us to another level defensively.

“With her size and athleticism, Dominique gives us a lot of flexibility at both ends of the floor.”

–Eugene Love, Coach shooting guard or small forward. A year ago, Claytor averaged 9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.4 steals per game.

“With her size and athleticism, Dominique gives us a lot of flexibility at both ends of the floor,” said Love. “She doesn't need to be a dominant scorer for our team to play to its full capability. The stat sheet doesn't reveal everything she can do on a basketball court.”

Claytor, who has a 3.8 grade-point average, picked ECU over Nebraska, Memphis, Georgetown and Virginia Commonwealth.

The major selling points that won her over were the team's camaraderie, along with the school's Air Force ROTC program. “The team is like a family and I'm very interested in ROTC,” she said. “I'll probably major in engineering, math or science.”

Craig blossomed in her first season at Prep after

Not only that, but she's becoming a knock-down shooter.”

East Tennessee State's campus environment combined with the strong bond between players and coaches caused Craig to take a more intense interest in the school. When she learned that the school has a well-respected program in physical therapy, she knew there would be no need for her to make any more recruiting visits.

“I felt like the time was right and it (East Tennessee State) is the perfect fit,” said Craig, whose gradepoint average is 3.75.

“Because of that, there was no reason for me to wait any longer to make my final decision.”

In addition to ETSU, Craig was recruited by UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, Jacksonville University (Fla.),Virginia Commonwealth, Elon, UNC Asheville and High Point University.

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Dominique Claytor of Winston-Salem Prep was the MVP of the Class 1-A state championship game last season.

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Members of Winston-Salem Certified are looking forward to the teams second season in the East Coast Basketball League (ECBL). Last year the team finished in a tie for second place.

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Winston-Salem Certified are members of the East Coast Basketball League (ECBL). A semi-pro league.

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W-S Certified offers locals a chance to continue basketball

careers

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Over the years, the city of Winston-Salem has been known to breed some of the most well-known basketball talent in the nation.

From L.A. Clippers’ superstar Chris Paul, all the way down to the nation’s top high school recruit Harry Giles, the city has a tradition deeply rooted in the hardwood.

Although some stars make it to the big time right after college or high school, often the majority of the talent in the area is overlooked for one reason or another, until now.

Winston-Salem Certified offers a venue for basketball talent in the area who may have been overlooked by professional or college scouts. The team competes in the East Coast Basketball League (ECBL) and features a number of players who were stars at a number of local high schools including Winston-Salem Prep, Parkland, and Glenn.

The ECBL is governed by the league’s team owners and promotes a network model in which teams are involved with area communities and local businesses.

According to team representative Byron Knapper, the ECBL is very competitive and has teams spanning from Petersburg, Virginia, down to Savannah, Georgia.

“The league is very competitive and official,” he continued. “The players use the league as an avenue to help guys gain exposure for overseas purposes and so on.”

Last season was the team’s first year competing in the semi-pro league and they managed to finish in a tie for second place in the very competitive Northern Division, which features teams from Fayetteville, as well as High Point.

Knapper and a number of players from last year’s team believe now that they have a year of competing in the league under their belts, they now know what it will take to win it all.

“Last year I think the players were still getting a feel of how teams in the league played.” he said. “This year with a few more additions to the team, I think we will have what it takes to win it all.”

With the season set to begin in the spring, W-S Certified has held a number of tryouts and open gym events in recent weeks. The tryouts are open to anyone over the age of 18 who has graduated from high school.

For more information on W-S Certified or the ECBL, contact Byron Knapper by email at wsteamcertified@gmail.com, or by phone at (336) 926-5444.

SSU's James Wilhelmi named CIAA Coach of the Week

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CHARLOTTE – Winston-Salem State University head basketball coach, James Wilhelmi, has been selected as the CIAA Coach of the Week.

Coach Wilhelmi, in his second season at the helm of the WSSU program, led his Rams to a 2-0 week, where the Rams earned wins over Morris College (97-87) and a road win over Virginia Union (82-71).

The Rams are off to a 4-2 start and will face Glenville State tonight at 7 p.m. at the Waco Center, in Glenville, W.Va. The game will be streamed live at http://m.ustream.tv/channel/gsc-pioneer-athletics.

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Community Briefs

Local Walmarts host Red Kettles and “Fill the Truck” Toy Drive The “Fill the Truck” event, in partnership with Toys for Tots, will run at Winston-Salem Area Walmart stores and is open to anyone who would like to donate new toys and coats for the children who take part in The Salvation Army programs year-round. The Salvation Army will bring the donations to the Christmas Center on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem and distribute the gifts to local children in need. The collection is expected to provide gifts to more than 7,000 children.

Boys and Girls Club director receives award Sylvia Adams, Executive Director of The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs in the Greater Winston-Salem Area, has been presented with The Salvation Army Distinguished Service Award in honor of her “exemplary service in Boys and Girls Clubs Community Centers Work.” She received the award at a ceremony at The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters in Atlanta.

Area Commander Major James Allison says, “Sylvia has done an excellent job balancing the work of the Boys and Girls Clubs with the over-arching mission of The Salvation Army. She is passionate about ministry to children and youth and has committeed over half of her life to this effort.”

Adams began her career with The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem Boys & Girls Clubs as a program assistant in June 1986. In September 1996, she became the executive director.

During her tenure as executive director, Adams has been involved with the State selection process for Youth of the Year. She has been a contributing partner to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America North Carolina Area Council. She is involved with planning for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Southeast Leadership Conference.

Bar certifies Vickery as Family Law Specialist The North Carolina State Bar has certified Carrie F. Vickery, an attorney with the Holton Law Firm, PLLC, as a Family Law Specialist.!

Vickery has been practicing law with the Holton Law Firm, PLLC since 2009.! Her practice is predominately in family law but also includes criminal defense and general civil litigation.!

Vickery joins a total of only 247 attorneys across the state who have been certified in the field of family law across the state of North Carolina.! More information about Vickery can be found at www.walVickery terholton.com/carrie.php.

Congresswoman accepting entries for the congressional app challenge U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced she is accepting entries for the Congressional App Challenge. Established in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge is a national competition that allows high school students from across the county to create and exhibit their software application, or “app” for mobile, tablet or computer devices. The competition is meant to encourage student engagement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all high school students and those eligible to attend public high school in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Students may work individually or in teams of up to four. All entries must be original in concept, design and execution. Students entering the competition must register in advance to show their intent to participate and then submit their app’s source code along with a YouTube or VIMEO video that explains their app and what they learned through the competition.

The deadline to submit is 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 15, 2016. The winner of the app challenge will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol. For more information about the Congressional App Challenge visit Congresswoman Adams’ website at http://adams.house.gov/high-school-congressionalapp-competition.

John Allison named executive in residence The Wake Forest University School of Business welcomes John Alison as executive in residence with the BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism effective Nov. 1.

Allison is the retired president and CEO of the Cato Institute, as well as the retired chairman and CEO of BB&T. During his tenure as CEO from 19892008, BB&T grew from $4.5 billion to $152 billion in assets to become the 10th!largest financial institution headquartered in the U.S.!!He was recognized by the Harvard Business Review as one of the 100 most successful CEOs in the world over the last decade.

Graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a degree in business administration, Allison received a Masters in Management from Duke University. He is also the recipient of six honorary doctorate degrees.

Allison is also the author of two books:! “The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure,” and!“The Leadership Crisis and the Free Market Cure.”

Dr. Bethea receives AOTA Fellowship Dr. Dorothy Bethea, chairwoman of the Occupational Therapy department at Winston-Salem State University, who of five North Carolina occupational therapists, which will receive the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows Award.

The award recognizes occupational therapists that through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy and guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on local, national and international consumers of occupational therapy services and to members of the Association.

Since 2004, Bethea has served in various positions with the national accreditation agency, working collectively with the board! to help create educational standards for OT academic programs, and performed onsite visits for OT assistant level, masters and doctorate level programs.

“For me, this recognition! is of great significance because it culminates over thirty years of dedication to a profession that I love, and that has afforded me opportunities to impact the healthcare and education of others,"!said Bethea. !“However, even more so, the personal growth is awe-inspiring and deeply valued.“

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Community Calendar Parent Power SciWorks is having a family fun night for parents and kids today (Dec. 3) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the SciWorks museum, 400 Hanes Mill Road. There will be a free light meal from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., along with a musical performance, costume contest, museum exploration and holiday laser show in the planetarium and more. For more information, contact Sharon Frazier at 336-748-4000 extension 34225 or email sfrazier@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

TUBACHRISTMAS concert TUBACHRISTMAS, a free holiday concert of Christmas carols, will be on Friday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Contemporary Worship Center, 300 N. Cherry St. The concert is presented by Piedmont Federal Savings Bank and will be conducted by David Palmer, and guest conductor Peter Perret.

TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating 42 years and brings together tuba and euphonium players to feature in Christmas carols. For more information, contact Jason Theil at 336-3541500 or email jason@dwsp.org.

Camp Lejeune health meeting The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) invites the public to hear from the authors of a group of health studies conducted to understand the impact of exposure to contaminated drinking water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The authors also will answer questions about the studies and their results. The quarterly Community Assistance Panel (CAP) meeting will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. The authors will discuss the study results on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. Both meetings are open to the public and will take place in Tampa, Fla. For those who wish to attend, the meeting will be held at: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607, www.grandtampabay.hyatt.com. The meetings can be viewed online.

Details will available at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/capmeetings.html.

Board of Trustees meeting The Board of Trustees of the UNC School of Arts will have its regular meeting on Friday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. in the Eisenberg Social Hall of Hanes Student Commons on campus at 1533 S. Main St. For more information, call 336-770-3399.

Canned goods collection Southeast Middle School’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and Second Harvest Food Bank are collecting canned goods by holding a “Fill the Bus” campaign event Friday, Dec. 4, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the school’s front parking lot at 1200 Old Salem Road in Kernersville. For more information, contact Stephanie Gentry at 336-703-4219 or sjgentry@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

PTA Bingo Lowrance Middle School will have a bingo game on Friday, Dec. 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Atkins High School at 3605 Old Greensboro Road. A meal will be provided from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Cost is $7, which includes one bingo card, a hot dog, chips and a drink. There will be raffles for gas cards, an iPad, other prizes and a silent auction. For more information, call 336-703-4181.

Holiday shopping opportunities Bookmarks is teaming up again with Associated Artists and the Sawtooth School for Visual Art with several events to help with holiday shopping on Friday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce St. The Bookmarks Holiday Bazaar will feature local vendors and artists selling book crafts and books. Charlie Lovett, New York Times bestselling author, will be giving two short talks about his new book “The Further Adventures of Ebenezer Scrooge”.

He'll speak at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Hanes Conference Room. A reception for “The More the Merrier,” Associated Artists’ annual holiday art exhibition, will take place beginning at 5 p.m. “Deck the Halls” is Sawtooth School for Visual Art's largest fundraising event. Beautifully displayed in their gallery and gift shop setting, Deck the Halls features a unique variety of works from Sawtooth faculty, students, and regional artists. This year, Deck the Halls will be free and open to the public beginning Dec. 4 and running through Dec. 21. Hours of operation on Dec. 4 are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, visit bookmarksnc.org.

Author to hold workshop Sarah Loudin Thomas, inspirational writer will share book tour ideas and her writing on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Reynolda Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive.

Thomas is the author of the novels, “Miracle in a Dry Season,” and “Until the Harvest.” She will have books available for purchase and signing. For more information, call 336-703-2960 or visit www.wswriters.org.

Too sweet for Diabetes workout-a-thon “I Am 2 Sweet 4 Diabetes” will have its workout-a-thon on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4399 Carver School Road. This event is a fundraiser for Diabetes Awareness. Registration is $20.

Checks or money orders are made payable to: I am 2 Sweet 4 Diabetes, 310 Healy Drive, Suite 201-F, Winston-Salem, NC. 27103. For more information, call 336-986-9606.

Christmas Extravaganza Livingstone College is having its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Varick Auditorium. The show will feature members of the Salisbury Symphony, the Livingstone College Concert Choir, drama and theater arts students and a live nativity scene.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and seniors over 60 and free for kids 6 and under. Tickets can be purchased at Livingstone’s cashier’s office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday or online at www.livingtone.edu/tickets.

‘Proposal’ Auditions Twin City Stage will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “Proposals” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. No appointment is necessary.

There are roles available for five men ages 22-60 and four women ages 2245. For more information, please call Twin City Stage at 336-748-0857 extension 209 or visit the website at www.twincitystage.org.

Small Business Center seminars The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center is having several seminars on Monday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Innovation Quarter, 525 Vine St. The Dec. 7 sessions are as follows: “Ending email madness,” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and “Ask the Marketing and Sales Coach,” from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Dec. 8 sessions are as follows: “Building your formula for success,” from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and “Business info to go,” from 9

a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Nell V. Perry at 336-7573801.

Youth chorus auditions The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus invites children ages 8 to 18 to audition for the Winter/Spring 2016 Season, which begins on Jan. 4.

Auditions will be held from Monday, Dec. 7, through Wednesday, Dec. 9.

For more information and to schedule your audition time please go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or call 336703-0001.

“Stuff the Patrol Car” The Winston-Salem Police Department is holding a, “Stuff the Patrol Car” toy drive from Monday, Dec. 7 through Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Walmart on Hanes Mill Road. A police officer will be there to accept new, unwrapped toys for children, socks, toothpaste and other personal items for elderly citizens in assisted living facilities. For more information, contact Pam Peoples-Joyner at 336-773-7962 or Sgt. Mark Snow at 336-414-4190.

Happy Hill Park improvements update session City officials will hold an update session Tuesday, Dec. 8, to allow citizens to review concepts for making improvements to Happy Hill Park, based on comments received at earlier public input sessions. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gateway YWCA, 1300 S. Main St. Citizens may drop in any time. In November 2014, voters approved $5 million in bonds to redevelop and upgrade Happy Hill Park. For more information, call CityLink 311.

Fire station meeting Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke will hold a meeting about the renovations of Fire Station No. 9 on Ogburn Ave., on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Carver School Road Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. Residents will get to preview the design. The renovations will add a new engine bay for a ladder truck to help meet National Fire Protection Association standards. The remodel also will expand the dormitory, including a bath and shower, to accommodate a two-company occupancy. For more information, visit 2014Bonds.cityofWS.org.

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Happening Now Quarterly meeting The North Carolina Area of the Northwestern District of the Holiness Church of God Inc., Quarterly will continue its meeting at Kimberly Park Holiness Church today (Dec. 3), through Sunday, Dec. 6 at 417 Burton St. The theme for the session is from Matthew 2:5-6. A Bible discussion and business meeting will begin at noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Kimberly Park Holiness Church. Weeknight services starts at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday service begins at 4 p.m. For more information, call 336-723-8001.

Beginning Dec. 4 Women’s conference The women of Brooks Temple United Methodist Church, 136 Ralph Craver Road in Lexington, are having its second annual women’s conference beginning Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6. The theme is: “Watch God Move.” The Dec. 4 service will begin at 7 p.m., and the Dec. 5-6 services will begin at 9 a.m. Guest speakers will be as follows: Minister Keisha Chapman of St. James Home of Fresh Start; Lady Hope Williams of Goodwill Baptist Church; and Lady Leah McNair of Emmanuel Baptist Church. For more information, contact Minister Sherise Lindsay at 336-692-8674.

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College Fair set for Saturday at St. Stephen Baptist SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 5000 Noble St., will hold a College Fair on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All students who are interested in furthering their studies are welcome to attend (middle school-adult).

The purpose of the event is to provide information regarding various colleges, financial options, and additional questions

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that may arise.

The fair is intended to make all more knowledgeable about how to strategi-

cally prepare for college and the application process.

The speaker for the event will be Dr. Karrie Gibson-Dixon. Dr. Karrie Gibson-Dixon serves as the Vice President for Academic and Student Success at the 17-campus University of North Carolina. Dixon works closely with campus vice chancellors for student affairs, university committees, and work groups focusing on community college transfers, minimum admission requirements,

and academic and student policies.!

Student-related programs under her oversight include financial aid, CFNC Pathways, NC State Approving Agency, and UNC Summer Bridge Academic and Retention Program.

James E. Cook is pastor of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church.

For more information, contact the church office at 336-744-7303 or iststephenmiss@triad.rr.com.

Dec. 4 Holiday sock sale Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 630 N. Patterson Ave., will have its second annual Holiday Sock Sale, sponsored by Goler Memorial Parent Body Missionary Society, on Friday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All socks are $1 a pair. Special discounts for multiple quantities purchased. Proceeds will go towards charitable work in the community. For more information, call 336-529-2928 or email gphifer@roycetoo.com.

Dec. 5 Planning meeting The Forsyth County Missionary Union will have its planning meeting on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral on University Parkway. For more information call 336-817-8424.

Mt. Zion members sing a hymn at start of the Advent revival at the church on Monday, Nov. 30.

Dec. 5 Fish fry fundraiser Solely for Christ Ministries will have its fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1010 Hutton St. This will benefit the Homeless Outreach Ministry. Plates are $7 and sandwiches are $5. Delivery is available for five orders or more. For more information, call 336-995-9759, contact Tanisha Taylor at 336-471-1431 or email contactus@solelyforchrist.org.

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Dec. 5 Feed My Sheep Day The Missionary Department of First Waughtown Baptist Church is sponsoring a “Feed my Sheep Day” event on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 838 Moravia St. It was scheduled for Nov. 21. This is “a ministry to the homeless and downtrodden.” This will be a day to reach out to the homeless by providing a hot meal, new and used clothing, and giving out gift bags with hat, gloves, socks and toiletry items. The church vans will pick up anyone from various locations and shelters in the city. For more information, call 336-345-4968.

Dec. 6 Installation of pastor New Gospel Tabernacle will be installing the Rev. Steve Johnson as pastor on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at 206 N. Laura Wall Blvd. The Rev. Dr. James Fulwood will conduct the installation and the St. Mark Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. The public is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call 336-723-8000.

Dec. 6 Birth of Christ program The Ministers of Grater Tabernacle Worship Center will have their “Birth of Christ” program on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at 1410 Attucks St. For more information, contact the church at 336-777-1113.

Dec. 6 “A light in the darkness” The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have its service on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak about “A light in the darkness: the story of Hanukkah.” At the 9:15 a.m. forum, Elizabeth Freeze, director of philanthropy for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, will address the topic, “increasing access to the most effective forms of contraception.” For more information, visit uufws.org.

Dec. 6 Birthday celebration Dr. R. L. Wise Sr., will have his 80th birthday celebration on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Macedonia Holiness Church of God of the Apostolic Faith, 4111 Whitfield Road. For more information, contact the church at 336-767-3700.

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Dec. 6 Christmas songs The Born Again Free Church adult choir and band will have an evening of Christmas songs . in Thomasville. Bishop Barbara G. Adams is pasSee Religion on B6

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Mt. Zion Baptist, friends mark beginning of the Advent season With Thanksgiving now over, the start of the Christmas season has now begun. For many Christian churches like Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 950 File St., it marks the beginning of the Advent season. Advent is the time of year in the Christian calendar that begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. The theme for this year’s Advent season at Mt. Zion is “Messiah Comes to Free Us,” which speaks of God’s promise that he would give us a redeemer to save us from the power of sin and death.

“We want our parishioners and the community to remember that this is the celebration of the birth of Christ and when the word of God became flesh in the form of Jesus, and when he comes he brings liberation, social justice, salvation and peace,” said Mt. Zion pastor Dr. Serenus T. Churn when asked about this Advent season.

“This is the time I celebrate the Lord and everything he has done for me and my family and thank him for bringing us through,” said Evelyn R. Moore, a member of Mt. Zion Baptist. “Advent season gives us hope because we know a lot is going on in the world, so we have hope for

the future by believing that Jesus came to save us.”

Mt. Zion was joined by Jerusalem Baptist Church from Spencer, N.C. at Monday night’s gathering. The sermon was led by Jerusalem Baptist’s pastor, Dr. David L Bracken. Pastor Bracken’s message revolved around the fall of man and the Bible verse Genesis 3:16 which comes from a conversation in the Garden of Eden between God, Adam, Eve and the serpent who misled her into eating the forbidden fruit and then ultimately enticing Adam, who consumed the fruit as well.

Bracken went on to speak about sometimes in order to appreciate what has been provided for us, we have to understand where we came from and sometimes in order to gain insight as to what God is trying to tell us, we have to go back and look at what he has done for us in our lives. He also expressed to the congregation that even though the time of Advent is seasonal, what God has provided for us cannot be taken away from us.

When asked about why he decided to participate in the revival, Bracken said, “Dr. Churn and I are friends, and he invited me to come and share a word for such a joyous time of the season such as this, and we try to come together and share God’s message and encourage others.”

When asked what inspired his sermon Monday night, Bracken said, “I see a lot of people who seem like they have lost hope and have given up and they forget the real reason to celebrate Christmas, which is Christ and what has been provided to us through Christ, and I want people to get the message they don’t have to go through life feeling sad or down but can rely on what has been provided for us and it’s enough to sustain us.”

Churn closed by saying, “It’s more than simply a time for parties, celebration, toys, and trees. It is a holy time of the year.”

Mt. Zion has been having the Advent revival for over 30 years.

Churn said that Mt. Zion likes to follow the liturgical calendar and celebrate the great festivals of faith.

The church was joined by other guest revivalists: Bishop Sherwood T. Davis Sr. of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Michal Long of Zion Baptist Church and the Rev. Donald Jenkins of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

“It’s a great time to share the story of Christ and of Jesus coming and what it means and to celebrate that,” replied Jenkins when asked what he looked forward to during this Advent season at Mt. Zion. “It’s also a great time to get together, fellowship and be with Pastor Churn again.”

Observing The Lord’s Day Lesson Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11; 31:1216 *By the end of this lesson we should: *See how and why a day of rest was established *See that an order of life prescribed by God has multiple rewards, benefits and cautions *Recognize our need to be habitual in honoring God’s Word and ways, including the Sabbath Background: The Lord gave the Ten Commandments, and the command to honor or observe the Sabbath was the fourth of those 10.

The creation story in Genesis points to God Himself resting on the “seventh day” from His creation work. Jump forward to wilderness days for Israel, and God gives Moses instructions to observe the Sabbath even as the tab-

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ernacle is being constructed. In their zeal to complete the tabernacle, God was adamant that they not violate the command to observe the Sabbath.

Lesson: Sabbath means “rest” in Hebrew.

Since God made man, He Sunday realizes our ability to be School Lesson overwhelmed and engrossed with our daily lives and things around us, so we are given instructions to rest and observe the Sabbath as Holy unto Him. We are His people and we are responsible to Him. Note how God is very specific to include the whole family and all household members and guests. This gives a nod to Joshua “… but as for me and my house, we See Lesson on B6

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www.wschronicle.com Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. Sunday Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.

M.Y.P.U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

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Grace Presbyterian Church concert series to feature Big 4 Choir

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The Concert Series Committee of Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, will sponsor the Big 4 Choir in concert on Sunday, Dec. 13. This popular and dynamic group is directed by Eddie Bines, who is also a favorite tenor/baritone soloist.

The guest performer during the intermission will be Will "EJ" Furches (Minister of Mime). The concert will celebrate the retirement of Rudolph V. Boone, Sr. who is the only charter member of the committee and present chairman. There will be a reception following the concert in the J. D. Peterson Fellowship Hall.! The general public is cordially invited to attend. Although the concert is free, there will be an offering to help continue this ministry. Rev. Toure' C. Marshall is the senior pastor at Grace Presbyterian.

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tor. For more information, visit bornagainfreechurch.org or call 336-251-8717.

Dec. 6 New location announcement On Sunday, Dec. 6 at the 11 a.m. service, the Apostle Barry Spates Ministries will fellowship at the Specialty Park and Events Center, 515 Specialty Park Drive in WinstonSalem. For more information, contact Apostle Barry Spates at barryspatesministries@yahoo.com.

4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006

Saturdays with St. Nicholas Return to Old Salem

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Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting “Saturdays with St. Nicholas” on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Events begin at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. at a new location this year, the Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road, in Old Salem.

Visitors can take part in special programming and activities.

All Saturdays with St. Nicholas activities are included in the admission cost and will include

opportunities to: *Meet St. Nicholas and have a souvenir photo with him taken by a professional photographer *Taste a holiday beverage and a treat from Winkler Bakery *Listen to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. *Watch a short holiday film: Olive, The Other Reindeer *Enjoy holiday shopping and giftwrapping, including a special children's shopping area,

where children can select gifts for their family and friends Tickets are $8 (ages 3 and up) and include all activities listed above, the souvenir photo with St. Nicholas and a holiday snack. Children under 2 enjoy free admission.

Tickets are available for purchase online at oldsalem.org/events/event/sat urdays-with-st-nicholas or can be purchased on the day of the event at the Visitor Center. For more information call 336-7217300 or email info@oldsalem.org.

Dec. 6 Lighting of the Quad Wake Forest University is hosting a love feast service on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Wait Chapel on WFU’s campus. This service is dedicated to Christian love that seeks to remove social barriers and encourage unity and respect. Luminaries will line Hearn Plaza and Christmas decorations will be put up at the chapel. This is a free event to the public. For more information, call 336-758-5237.

Dec. 12 Surviving the Holidays GriefShare support group will have its session, “Surviving the Holidays” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road. Refreshments, “Surviving the Holiday” books and other support materials will be available. For more information, call either 336-723-4531 or 336-722-5517.

Dec. 13 Church program The Visual Arts and the Music Department of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center will have a program on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. at 1410 Attucks St. For more information, contact the church at 336-777-1113.

Dec. 13 Christmas play The New Birth Worship Center church is having its Christmas play on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. at 1033 Newbirth Drive in East Bend. The title is “The Key to Life is Jesus.”

Dr. James L.E. Hunt, pastor, will speak at 10 a.m. For more information, call 336-6993583 or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

Dec. 20 Christmas musical St. Mark Baptist Church choirs will be presenting “The Little Drummer Boy: a Christmas Musical,” on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at 1100 Manly St. The public is invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is host pastor. For more information, call 336723-6396.

Dec. 20 Youth play The youth of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center will have its play on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at 1410 Attucks St. For more information, contact the church at 336-7771113.

Dec. 22 Fruit bag giveaway The Greater Tabernacle Worship Center will have its fruit bag giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. at 1410 Attucks St. For more information, contact the church at 336777-1113.

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will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15). The Lord commands it.

God amplifies the Sabbath command when He instructs the people during the time of tabernacle constructions. God now emphasizes the connection as “a sign between me and you throughout your generations.” (Exodus 31:13). Added also are punishments for breaking the Law.

Life’s Application: Today we use the Sabbath day as our day for celebrating the Lord’s Supper, for hearing the preached word and for taking up offerings for both benevolence and the upkeep of God’s House. These are all significant things we are instructed as Christians to do. Most Christians now observe the first day of the week as “The Lord’s day.” (Rev 1:10). Our Sabbath day observation serves as a

reminder of God’s sovereignty as our creator.

Elder Richard Wayne Wood, associate pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, is a product of WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools and an alumnus of The University of Virginia.

Elder Wood has served as a Sunday school teacher, beginning in college. He has continued to teach both Sunday school and Bible study, serving as Sunday school superintendent and Christian education leader at New Hope. Elder Wood has written and developed programs for both Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.

He served as president of the Forsyth County Sunday School Union for three terms (six years) and is currently the chairman of the Executive Board of the same.

Elder Wood is married to the former Cathy Banner and is the proud father of August Pierce Banner-Wood (deceased).

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OES youth giving back SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Members of Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch #137 are learning the lessons of giving back. Under the leadership of Madison Murrell, the young ladies collected items to prepare a food box for a family in need in Winston-Salem for Thanksgiving.

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less fortunate,” the chapter said in a statement.

The members of Mary L. Fair “are committed to upholding their youth motto ‘Good Behavior Is Always In Style,”’ the chapter said.

Mary L. Fair Gleaner Branch #137 is the youth group of Sisters of Bivouac Chapter! #530 Order of the Eastern Star, PHA. Eva L. McWillis serves as the lead supervisor for the group.

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OES chapter celebrates milestone SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Sisters of Bivouac Chapter #530 Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliated celebrated its 70th chapter anniversary at The Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center. The theme was “70 Years of Light in the Community.”

The Rev. Dr. Larry E. Covington, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Burlington, was the guest speaker. “He moved the audience with his quick wit and humor, while sharing an inspiring word from God. Rev. Covington encouraged everyone to be of service

Pictured here (L-R) are: Madison Murrell, Jayla Herndon, Londyn Hunt, Alise Scales, Lauren McKnight, A'Nayjah Bullard, Quincie McKnight, Andria Ingram, DaKota Hunt, Te'Rayia Archie, Aryanah Scaales and Ashley White. Not pictured: Aaliyah Dodd, Michaela Thacker, Shateria McCall, TaSiana Andrews.

whenever possible and let their light shine in the community,” the chapter said in a statement.

After the speaker, the essence of the celebration was highlighted by Lisa W. Smith, Worthy Matron of the chapter, who paid tribute to all of the honorees Submitted photo who served as Past Matrons and Past Patrons Pictured here (L-R) are: John Nesbitt Sr., Jean Nunn St. Preux, Gloria Jeralds, David Peay, Albert of Sisters of Bivouac Wardlow, Lisa W. Smith, Paul Miller, Josephine Jones, Hattie B. Fulton and Eva L. McWillis.

Chapter and presented plaques to all who were Jeralds, Alma Barber, Eastern Star was originally Worthy Patron Peay, the Association and the present.

Theresa Lee, Hattie Fulton, organized on Oct. 9, 1945. chapter “continues to be a Salvation Army, just to The honorees at the Ciesta Funderburk, Paul The chapter has served the light in the community by name a few,” the chapter October event were Diane Miller, Joseph Bruinton, Winston-Salem/Forsyth collaborating with other said.

Acker, Josephine Jones, Albert Wardlow, David Community for the last 70 service agencies in the The chapter’s theme Chlories Shore, Jean Nunn Peay and John Nesbitt Sr. years in a number of ways. community like Second continues to be “Stars St. Preux, Mary Michaux, Sisters of Bivouac Under the leadership of Harvest Food Bank. The Shining Light Throughout Eva McWillis, Gloria Chapter #530 Order of the Worthy Matron Smith and American Heart the Community.”

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This is a group of winners from the 22nd annual Bingo for Turkeys at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center on Nov. 20.

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2015 Bingo for Turkeys draws crowd at Russell

These are members of the 30th District Class of Prince Hall Masons who call bingo games and provide prizes for the winners in the 22nd annual Bingo for Turkeys at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center on Nov. 20.

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The Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center was wall to wall with people for the 22nd annual citywide Bingo for Turkeys on Friday, Nov. 20. Turkeys, Cornish hens, blankets, coffee pots, hens, hams and whole chickens were the prizes given to winners of the bingo games.

For 22 years, the Bingo for Turkeys has been the signature special event for Thanksgiving that brings together the Winston-Salem community for fun and enjoyment at the center.

Founder of Bingo for Turkeys and Senior Center Supervisor of the center, Ben Piggott, says: “I would like to thank the following sponsors for providing prizes and volunteering for this event.” They are as follows: Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, Food Lion, Garland Scarboro, Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Inc., 30th District Class of Prince Hall Masons, DNVA, Jamie Wilkes Trophies and Awards, Shoe Box Life Line Ministry, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Jerry Thornton, Karen Sterling, LaKisha Byrd, Brian Leak, Louis Lowery, Shan Hawkins and Jamie Transou.

Organizers seek secure places to store items for Christmas-time projects

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The 23rd annual Peace Toys for War Toys exchange program for young boys and girls will be held at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex, 2825 University Parkway, on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The eighth annual Lifeline Shoebox distribution project for nursing homes and assisted living residents will be held from Sunday, Dec. 20, through Thursday, Dec. 24.

“We need safe secure donated space with climate control access for donated items received for both programs,” said organizer Ben Piggott.

All items are presented annually at Christmas time.

Items such as wash cloths, lotion, Vaseline, body wash, shampoo, socks, bicycles, footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, books, puzzles, board games, baby dolls, electronic games and much more.

Sponsors are needed to assist both programs through monetary support for cash prizes, collection of products and possible marketing.

Peace Toys for War Toys and Lifeline Shoebox serves hundreds of youth and nursing home residents.

For additional information, contact Ben Piggott at 336-727-2580 or Wanda Reid at 336-546-7015.

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Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) Hanes Mill Road Landfill Cell 5 Construction & Gas System Expansion.

We are soliciting subcontractor bids for: Quality Control, Surveying, Erosion Control, Seeding, Hauling, Clearing and Grubbing, Geosynthetics, Gas Piping, Materials, & other incidental Items necessary for construction to complete the project.

Bid documents and plans may be reviewed in our office. Please contact Daniel at (336-368-4047), if you would like an appointment to review the documents or dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to a website where you will be able to download a digital copy of the bid documents. The plans and specs are also on file @ City/County Purchasing Dept.

Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC (336-727-2983) and iSqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 502, Cincinnati, Ohio (800-364-2059) www.iSqFt.com Quotes must be received in our office by December 8, 2015 @ 2:00 PM Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from us by December 21, 2015 and I will inform you of the status of your bid.

If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

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Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, pays monthly on submission of qualified invoices. JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle December 3, 2015 Invitation to bid for Construction of Hanes Mill Road Landfill Cell 5 Construction & Gas System Expansion Thalle Construction Co. Inc. is seeking subcontractors & suppliers for the work described below Please reply with your intent to quote Deadline: Respond by Dec 14th Noon Email quotes@thalle.com Fax 919-2141659 Bid Documents: can be downloaded at https://thalle.sharefile.com/ds1dfd135cf91497bb Project Description: Construction of 14AC Subtilte D Lined landfill expansion and gas collection system. This work involves paved and gravel access roads, Site preparation, earthwork, stormwater system installation, 18in gas force main, 2in airline & valves, leachate system Divisions of work: Office facilities, trailers, furnishings, sanitary-services, survey staking & as builts, material testing, erosion control, seeding, liner installation, asphalt paving, seeding, geotextiles, HDPE pipe, Aggregates, dump-trucking, Contract Details: All subcontracts are to be in compliance with the owners bid documents and clause not limited to:, DavisBacon wages, The City of Winston-Salem are exempt from Federal Excise or Transportation taxes, State Taxes will not be shown on bids (para 31 & 32).

MWBE Utilization: To facilitate participation: Work may be divided or combined. Contact Thalle for negotiation scope work, assistance obtaining plans, bonds, loans, lines of credit, insurance, joint-pay agreements, equipment, & supplies. Quick pay policy: Thalle Construction issue progress payments 14 days of receipt of qualified invoice. If appropriate a joint venture or partnership arrangement may be considered. Thalle will review quote & will negotiate terms if appropriate. Your firm will be notified bid is accepted for this project; contact Thalle if you have not heard from us by 30 days after award by owner for status of your bid.

Contact: Vincent Zannini vzannini@thalle.com Phone 919.241.1635 The Chronicle December 3, 2015

The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth Wayne Smith, Sr.., deceased, late of Wake County, North Carolina, does hereby make notification to all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’s attorney on or before March 3rd, 2016, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned’s attorney.

This 3rd day of December, 2015.

Scott J. Rizzo The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC Attorney for Administrator for the Estate of Kenneth Wayne Smith, Sr..

15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC, 28277 Deborah Ann Weaver Smith, Administrator for the Estate of Kenneth Wayne Smith, Sr..

105 Chaucer Manor Cir., apartment C Kernersville, NC 27284 The Chronicle December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mae Ella Fuller Lowrance also known as, Mae Ella Lowrance and Mae E. Lowrance, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Mae Ella Fuller Lowrance also known as, Mae Ella Lowrance and Mae E. Lowrance, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 271200802, on or before the 26th February 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 26th day of November 2015.

JOJEAN EARLEY EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MAE ELLA FULLER LOWRANCE also known as, MAE ELLA LOWRANCE and MAE E. LOWRANCE Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax) The Chronicle November 26th, December 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FORSYTH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 15-CVD-3922 RE: RODRIGUEZ ARELLANES v. ANDRADE DIAZ TO: JUAN GABRIEL ANDRADE DIAZ, father of Fatima Paola Andrade Rodriguez Castillo, a female child, born on April 13, 1999, in Mexico.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action by Veronica Rodriguez Arellanes in the District Court Division of Forsyth County, 200 N Main St, Winston Salem, North Carolina. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent sole legal and physical custody of the minor child. The minor child was born on April 13, 1999 in Honduras to Veronica Rodriguez Arellanes, a Hispanic female.

TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleading, no later than forty (40) days after the first publication of this notice on December 3rd, 2015.

If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 3rd day of December, 2015.

Lynna Moen N.C. Bar No.: 43985 Attorney for Plaintiff/Mother Moen Legal Counsel 1828 E. 7th St., Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: (704) 457-9557 Fax: (704) 919-5769 The Chronicle December 3, 10 and 17, 2015

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IN THE MATTER OF: ANDREW NAVARRETE CISNEROS DOB: 02-23-06 YANIRA AMPARO LOPEZ CISNEROS DOB: 03-16-04 YAJAIRA LOPEZ CISNEROS DOB: 05-29-01 YALISMAR MENDOZA CISNEROS DOB: 08-14-99 TO: Cristy Noyola Cisneros aka Cristi Noyola Cisneros – mother of the juveniles Leo Dan Navarrete-Figeroa – father of Andrew Navarrete Cisneros Hermilio Mendoza – father of Yalismar Mendoza Cisneros Lazaro Miguel Lopez De La Paz – father of Yajaira Lopez Cisneros & father of Yanira Amaparo Lopez Cisneros TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petitions filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Andrew Navarrete Cisneros, Yanira Amparo Lopez Cisneros, Yajaira Lopez Cisneros and Yalismar Mendoza Cisneros to be neglected juveniles as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15).

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petitions alleging to adjudicate Neglect is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 18th day of November, 2015

LELAND SMITH JR. and ERIN BROTHERS SMITH FOR THE ADOPTION OF: TILTON GREGORY SMITH To: GEORGE TORRES A.K.A. ROMEO TORRES To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A MALE CHILD, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE THAT a petition has been filed for the adoption of a male child born on or about the 6th day of February, 2015, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Kristen Leigh Anderson (a Caucasian woman, then 20 years of age, small-boned, red hair, blue eyes). It is believed that the child’s biological father may be “George Torres” a.k.a. “Romeo Torres”. You must either file a written response before the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above or otherwise make defense to such petition within forty (40) days after December 3rd, 2015, exclusive of such date, to participate in and to receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of any hearing. Upon your failure to respond to the petition within the time prescribed, the petitioners will apply to the court for an order that your consent to the adoption is not required and for a decree of adoption which will terminate any parental rights you may have with respect to the child.

Brinton D. Wright Attorney for Petitioners Post Office Box 39266 Greensboro, North Carolina 27438 Telephone: (336) 373-1500 The Chronicle December 3, 10 and 17, 2015

EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Maintenance Worker (Utilities) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900 The Chronicle November 26, and December 3, 10, 2015

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TAX SEIZURE AUCTION- Thursday, December 10 at 10am. 1018 Arran Circle, Fayetteville, NC. Selling Large Cabinet Manufacturing Company for NC Department of Revenue due to Unpaid Taxes. All Wood Working Machines, Forklifts, Inventory. www.ClassicAuctions.com. 704-791-8825. NCAF5479.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Deputy City Secretary Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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The Carter G. Woodson School is seeking instructional coaches for their k-5 setting.

Minimum 2 years college education required Send resumes to 437 Goldfloss via email: Attention: Ruth Hopkins (rhopkins@cgwsoc.org) Call 336-723-6838, contact Ruth Hopkins

REAL ESTATE ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798.

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1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity ANDREWS HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 125 Ferrell Heights Ct. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ADULTS 55 AND OLDER One bedroom units conveniently located in Winston-Salem with handicap accessible units.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Utilities Plant Mechanic Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Call 336-723-3570 for more information Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

EDUCATION

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Utilities Plant Operator

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EMPLOYMENT

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

AUCTIONS Auctions- Wagner's Auto Salvage, Durham - Commercial Trucks, Generators, Vehicles; Lots Orange Co & Log Home Chapel Hill; 72 Acres - Sanford Divided. 919-545-0412 www.RogersAuction.com. NCFL7360.

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online Training gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & Computer needed.

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EDUCATION MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online Training gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & Computer needed.

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