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It was December 13, 2015 when local published reports shocked the community with news that starting July 2016, the Forsyth county united Way was cutting its annual grant to the Winston-Salem urban League’s workforce development programming from $427,344 for the 2016-17 fiscal year, to what was later revealed to be just $100,000.

The news was stunning, given the fact that it came days before the united Way board had even met to make it official. And it seemed contrary to Mayor Allen Joines’ stated goal of using every resource in the city to effectively fight poverty. “ … [T]he county’s poverty rate continues to rise,

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food insecurity is a growing concern, and health issues continue to escalate,” Forsyth united Way Board chair Sallye Liner said in a Jan. 4 statement. “united Way believes these challenges demand that we evolve from operating simply as a fundraiser and distributor of grants to specific partners, to focusing on developing and executing integrated and long-term solutions that address the root causes of our community’s challenges.”

At the time, urban League chairwoman evelyn Acree did not share Liner’s optimism.

“The cuts will be very severe for us,” she told The

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chronicle then, referring to the many job training and placement programs the urban League currently offers.

“This will definitely be a major setback.”

In a December 17 editorial expressing the community’s outrage, The chronicle stated, “The united Way should take another look at the urban League’s mission to help fight poverty through job opportunities, and change its plans for huge cuts in its grants for the organization.”

There are several in the community, however, who firmly believe that drastically and inexplicably cutting the urban League’s funding is part of a larger strategy by some in the city’s power structure and outside developers to so cripple the black-owned and operated anti-poverty agency, and deem it as no longer important, that it would be forced to close, and either move from its prominent

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Life on hold

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Most life in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County and the entire Triad area crawled to a halt after a severe winter storm of snow, ice and wind walloped the area late last week.

There was no “-tivity” at Artivity on the Green, above, for instance. It took WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools days to reopen schools. The district operated on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 27. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE A4.

People on the street

Question: How did you handle the winter weather?

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Marcus Williams (Winston-Salem) “It was good. I just stayed in the house and played NBA 2K and spent time with my family.”

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Both sides of the N.c. NAAcP vs. Mccrory trial returned to Winston-Salem on Monday as arguments began over North carolina’s controversial new photo ID requirement for voters.

For three weeks last July, u.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder heard the case in a trial that focused on other aspects of the state’s controversial voting reform law, including the elimination of same-day registration, out-ofprecinct voting, and pre-registration for teens. The main argument of the plaintiffs against a new photo ID requirement that will go into effect for the first time this year, was delayed after the General Assembly altered the law to allow for exemptions for voters who have a “reasonable impediment” to getting a photo ID. even with the change in the law, attorneys for the NAAcP and the u.S. Justice Department returned to the courtroom to argue that a photo ID requirement intentionally places a discriminatory burden on minorities.

Attorney Michael Glick said the lawmakers knew that African-Americans and Latinos where less likely to have photo IDs when they passed the legislation.

“It means the ID requirement falls unequally on a protected class of citizens,” said Glick during opening arguments. he said that changes to voting laws in recent years have been playing a “game of whack-a-mole” with a fundamental right without any valid interest to do so. he said there’s been no proof of in-person voter fraud and that makes the ID requirement a “solution in search of a problem.”

Attorney Tom Farr, who represents the state, disputed the amount of minorities who don’t have photo IDs, saying that it was a “very, very small group” in his opening argument. he said that the process to meet voter eligibility is no worse than the process to qualify for things like Social Security benefits.

Videotaped testimony of the NAAcP’s lead plaintiff, rosanell eaton, spoke to the difficulties some have in getting a photo ID. The 94-year-old Franklin county resident talked about long drives and long waits, including an hour-and-43-minute wait at a Social Security office to get her driver’s license. eaton had to change her name on her birth certificate and Social Security card before she could get a driver’s license, which required 10 trips over a 27day span in January 2015.

“It’s a lot of headache, a lot of expensive trouble,” said eaton, who’s been voting for 70 years. expert witnesses were also called by the plaintiffs.

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The plaintiffs’ pre-trial brief in the voter identification lawsuit being heard in federal court in Winston– Salem this week alleges that republican lawmakers amended the strict 2013 voter id law last summer just prior to the first federal trial because “… the State recognized that … there was no evidence of in-person voter fraud in North Carolina, thus undermining the purported justification for the law.”

The lawsuit goes on to charge that “… the statute stood to impose enormous and disproportionate burdens on minorities once it went into effect in violation of Section 2 of the Voting rights Act and the 14th and 15th Amendments of the Constitution.”

That lawsuit, NCNAACP v. Gov. Pat McCrory, challenges the republican governor and the GoP-led state Legislature over passage of the 2013 voter photo identification law, which origi-

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nally only required a government-issued photo id to vote in the state. it also seeks to stop implementation before the upcoming March 15 primaries.

Because of last minute changes to the law last June, voters will be required to show a government-issued photo identification at the polls to cast a ballot, unless they have a “reasonable impediment declaration” for not having one, which didn’t exist before. in that case, they would be required to fill out a form, then show some form of identification like a utility bill, verifying their name and address, in order to then cast a provisional or substitute ballot.

What has not widely been reported is that that declaration can be challenged by another voter in that county, and the county board of elections can disallow the provisional ballot cast as a result if it determines the excuse for not having a photo id to be false.

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Wisconsin-Madison, testified that not only are blacks and hispanics less likely to have photo ids, they are also more likely to have fewer resources to acquire one.

Charles Stewart, a political science professor at Massachusetts institute of Technology, testified Tuesday that African-Americans are twice as likely as whites to lack the photo id now required of voters. Farr questioned

the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, and the U.S. Justice dept. maintain in their brief that “The rationale for North Carolina originally enacting a photo id requirement was to deter in-person voter fraud. But allowing those without such id to vote simply by signing a “reasonable impediment” affidavit would seem to undermine that justification, particularly against an evidentiary background of no in-person voter fraud in North Carolina and the increased tax dollars that North Carolina taxpayers will need to spend implementing this law. Against that background, one must question what North Carolina’s real motivation is in continuing to insist on imposing a photo id law at all.”

The brief goes on to allege that the reasonable impediment requirement effectively creates a barrier for African-Americans and hispanics to constitutionally exercise their right to vote, because they’re more likely than whites not to

have a government-issued identification, like a driver’s license. That, plaintiffs’ attorneys say, is a violation of Section 2 of the 1965 Voting rights Act, which prohibits the state from “imposing or applying any electoral practice which results in a denial or abridgement …” of the right of any citizen to vote based on race or color.

“Moreover, the North Carolina legislature’s knowledge of the photo id requirement’s disproportionate burdens on African Americans, its elimination of forms of id originally included in the bill, and the absence of any credible (much less substantial) legislative rationale, all show that the legislature enacted the statute—at least in part—to make it harder to vote and to deter minority voters in violation of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments,” the brief maintains. “The law’s subsequent amendment does not ameliorate its prohibited intent. And even if this Court concludes that the legislature lacked discrimi-

the accuracy of Stewart’s numbers on cross examination. he also pointed out that Stewart’s own research shows that about 95 percent of registered African-Americans have a photo id, but Stewart said the number of blacks without one still remains disproportionate to whites.

With the reasonable impediment exception, voters like Eaton might be able to vote without going through a long ordeal to get a license, but would still need to fill out a form on why they can’t get an id. N.C. NAACP President dr. William Barber testified Tuesday on the confusion caused by the reasonable impediment and how it’s making

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natory intent in enacting [the statute] the requirement remains unlawful because it produces discriminatory results and burdens the right to vote in ways that, as has been established in the record, are not outweighed by any substantial State purpose.”

As evidence of the law’s discriminatory effect, the brief presents statistics showing that blacks are more likely not to have photo id than whites, and they also have more trouble obtaining that identification as well. in their defense, attorneys for Gov. McCrory and the state Legislature maintain that the reasonable impediment declaration requirement they adopted for North Carolina is very similar to the one which they say passed muster in South Carolina. Plaintiffs’ attorneys disagree, saying that North Carolina’s provision is based on Section 2 of the VrA, and not Section 5, as is South Carolina’s.

Plaintiffs also alleged that state lawmakers knew

that the voter id law would have a disproportionately discriminatory affect on African-American voters, but went ahead and enacted it anyway. That is a violation of the 14th and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

“The evidence in this case supports a finding of discriminatory purpose,” the brief says. “The record demonstrates that in enacting [the statute], the North Carolina General Assembly was responding to increased political power among AfricanAmerican and Latino voters by making changes in the State’s election law to limit that power and prevent minority voters from threatening the prospects of the political party then in control of the General Assembly.”

This week’s trial is expected to last five to seven days, depending on the amount of testimony from both sides.

groups like the NAACP re-educate voters again.

Judge Schroeder is giving each side 18 hours to argue their cases, which is expected to take the rest of the week. he’s already denied an injunction that would’ve prevented the law from going into effect. he also has yet to rule on the arguments he heard in July on the other challenges to the voting law. due to a Supreme Court decision, same day registration during early voting and out of precinct voting on election day have been reinstated until a ruling is made.

N.C. Board of Elections expected to hear challenge for WSSU early voting site

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The NC Board of Elections (BoE) will soon be determining if Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) will have an early voting site as it hears a minority plan from local BoE member Fleming ElAmin.

El-Amin, the threemember board’s sole democrat, was the one “no” vote when the BoE approved early voting sites earlier this month. he submitted an alternative early voting plan to the state that included the 11 sites that were approved by the Forsyth BoE, plus one more: the Anderson Center at WSSU. The alternative plan also contains Sunday hours for Souls to the Poll, a popular tradition where black churches get their congregants to vote on Sunday. The N.C. BoE is expected to hear the alternative plan soon.

The Anderson Center was an early voting site from 2000-2012. When Ken raymond became the chair of the republican majority of Forsyth BoE in 2013, he stated that he couldn’t allow a site at Winston-Salem State University because he said in 2010 there was an election law violation there. in 2010, raymond - who was a poll observer at the Anderson Center - sent a complaint to the Forsyth BoE stating that a student told him and a poll worker she’d

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“The number of student voters was noticeably higher and I believe that's due to the students being given class credit for voting,”

–Ken Raymond, Chair of the Republican majority Forsyth BOE

gotten extra credit for voting. The complaint stated that raymond asked the student what class this was in and she responded it was in her English class. it said raymond asked what the name of her professor was and she responded “Gardner.” it goes on to state that raymond could find no professor by that name and believed the student lied about the professor’s name. he never found the professor who supposedly gave the extra credit. raymond alleges that the extra credit constitutes exchanging something of value for a vote, which would be a felony under North Carolina law.

The Chronicle apologizes for an error made in a caption on Page 3 in the dr. Martin Luther King Jr. special section in the Thursday, Jan. 21 issue of the paper. The caption reads "the Winston-Salem State Gospel Choir."

The correct name of the choir is the Winston-Salem State University Choir. The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may have resulted from this error.

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“The number of student voters was noticeably higher and i believe that's due to the students being given class credit for voting,” said raymond in his complaint.

“This is clearly a violation of state law.”

The Forsyth BoE of the time, however, disagreed. in 2010, the BEo, then chaired by democrat Linda Sutton, determined unanimously that there was no violation because the complaint did not allege that anything of value was exchanged for the students voting for a particular candidate or a particular party.

Sutton, a field organizer for democracy North Carolina, said that it’s not illegal to encourage people to vote.

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“That’s different from giving someone a good grade for voting for a candidate, that was not the complaint,” said Sutton, who also doesn’t believe WSSU should be denied an early voting site now. in a letter to N.C. BoE chair Joshua howard about his alternative plan, ElAmin argues that not only is it unfair to exclude the site because of the alleged 2010 incident, but that the site would be beneficial to the community.

“The Anderson Center serves voters from several communities beyond the University and provides an ideal location for senior citizens in the area, Salem College students, Salem Baptist College in addition to the reynolds Park road residences,” it reads. in the letter, he also pointed out that there were 1,000 total signatures gathered between two separate petitions in support of an early voting site at the Anderson Center, and that during a standing room only crowd where the board approved the early voting site, there were numerous public comments in support of the site.

This included WSSU Student Government Association President Kyle Brown who said that the lack of an on-campus site impeded students’ ability to vote.

El-Amin said he’s hopeful the state board will be receptive to restoring the site. “My hope is this thing can be resolved so we can go ahead and move forward and give students a chance to vote like they should,” he said.

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Editor’s note – There are a large number of African-American candidates running for office in North Carolina during the 2016 election, certainly one of the largest ever. During this campaign season, we will focus on several of the campaigns so that our readers know more about them.

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For Linda Coleman, it’s about the issues and whether North Carolina families are being treated fairly by this economy and their government. With a life steeped in public service, Coleman believes as lieutenant governor, she can make a difference for those families, which is why she isvying again this fall for the office.

“Public service is what I love,” Coleman once told a questioner while campaigning in Greensboro in 2012.

First Ms. Coleman has to win the March 15 primary against Democratic opponents Holly Jones, Ron Newton, and Robert Wilson. If she wins that, Coleman will be on the November ballot, along with Libertarian J.J. Summerell, seeking to unseat first-term Lt. Governor Dan Forest, who defeated Coleman by a slim margin in 2012.

She wants that rematch.

“The Republican majority running things in Raleigh continues to unravel so much of what built our great state …,” Coleman says on her campaign website, “… and all the while they’ve had a cheering partner in our lieutenant governor. It’s time for a different approach.”

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Lieutenant governor is an elected position separate from governor in North Carolina, meaning theoretically Republican Gov. Pat McCrory could win re-election, and Coleman, a Democrat, could be elected as lieutenant governor.

Beyond being the next in line constitutionally in case, for some reason, the elected governor is unable to fulfill his duties, or presiding over important events in the governor’s absence, the N.C. lieutenant governor also presides over the N.C. Senate, voting there only to break a tie.

The lieutenant governor also chairs various state boards and commissions, including the state Board of Education and Board of Community Colleges.

“Of course education is very key to our future and our children’s future,” Coleman told the African-American Caucus of the N.C. Democratic Party last November in Chapel Hill. “And community colleges are important because they connect businesses to the workforce training that’s done for this state.”

Beyond all that, service as lieutenant governor can be a springboard for a possible run for governor in the future, political observers say. Indeed, Gov. Beverly Perdue first served as a state lawmaker, then as a lieutenant governor before finally winning the top seat in 2008, making history as the first woman governor in North Carolina history.

If Coleman indeed wins in November, she would be only the second AfricanAmerican in the history of the state to be a member of the N.C. Council of State – a constitutional panel of the state’s nine top elected officials, chaired by the governor, who make important decisions about the borrowing of money, the sale of state property, and other matters.

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Dix property in Raleigh, they both brought the matter to the N.C. Council of State, where the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of insurance, commissioner of labor, supperintendent.of public instruction, state treasurer and state auditor then voted on it.

The only African-American ever to serve on it was the late Ralph Campbell Jr., the state auditor from 1993 to 2005.

Coleman is the mother of two, a grandmother of two, and “a proud product of the public school system of this state.”

She was born and raised in Greenville, earning her B.A. from N.C. A&T University in Greensboro. She later earned a master’s in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

In her public life and after teaching in the classroom, Coleman was elected to the Wake Board of Commissioners, chairing

that body. She was then elected to the N.C. House, serving three terms, helping to pass the Earned Income Tax Credit “which helped put money back into the pockets of working families,” she says.

As a state lawmaker, Coleman also helped to pass the Racial Justice Act, which helped correct racial-biased death penalty sentences. Both laws have since been repealed by the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly.

Coleman is also proud of what Democrats accomplished in giving women access to affordable health care in the state, tax incentives to small businesses, in addition to more funding for education.

Indeed Coleman has blasted Lt. Gov. Forest for suggesting that public education in the state can be funded through the sale of license plates, like the special one he has on his car.

“It is the General Assembly’s job to fund education, and that’s what we need to do,” Coleman said recently.

Coleman then went on to lead as the director of the Office of State Personnel from 2009 to 2012. She left that post in 2012 to first run for lieutenant governor.

She lost by a razor-thin 6,800-vote margin to Dan Forest with 2.1 million votes cast for her statewide.

“Raleigh is just not working for us anymore. We are working for Raleigh to fund the wealthiest among us,” Coleman told the AAC-NCDP in November, noting how Republican tax reform has shifted the tax burden from the rich to working families, and eliminated the childcare tax credit.

“We need somebody to go to Raleigh and say, “Listen, let’s start working for the people of North Carolina,” Linda Coleman says about her candidacy for lieutenant governor. “Let’s bring North Carolina back.”

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Certified volunteers with Forsyth Free Tax will provide free tax preparation for various 1040 return forms beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1.

Interested individuals are asked to bring a picture ID, Social Security Card for themselves and each dependent they are claiming, all W-2s and/or 1099s, employer ID number or Social Security number of childcare providers, and last year’s tax returns (if itemizing).

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Linda Sutton of Democracy North Carolina speaks to the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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Deltas partner with Democracy NC to host voter education forum Linda Sutton of Democracy North Carolina, middle, is flanked by Elizabeth Newton, left, and Denise Adams of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. partnered with Democracy North Carolina to host a Voter Education Forum on Saturday, Jan. 16.

The forum was held at the Delta Arts Center in Winston Salem and hosted by the Chapter’s Political Awareness/Social Action Committee.

Linda Sutton, Special Voter Registration for Democracy North Carolina, led the forum.

Sutton provided information on new N.C. voting laws that will take effect this year.

Beginning March 15, 2016 during the primary election, a photo I.D. will

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be required to vote. There are some exceptions including voters who swear they have a religious objection to being photographed and/or voters who use curbside voting because of their age or physical disability.

These voters may show a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with name and current address in lieu of a photo I.D. However, if there are voters who do not have a photo I.D., they can vote

via provisional ballot.

Voters should ask for the provisional ballot at the polls. These voters will need to provide their birthdate and the last four digits of their Social Security Number.

"With the primary election on March 15, we have a moral obligation to educate ourselves and our community on new voting laws that will affect all of us," said Elizabeth Newton, President of the WinstonSalem Alumnae Chapter.

The event was free and open to the public. Denise Adams is the chair of the Political Awareness/Social Action Committee. For more information regarding future education forums, contact Elizabeth Newton at 336-784-6508.

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Though it lasts only one quarter of the year, winter remains the most high-alert season for disease and illness. And, while many people are aware of and prepared for the threat of common cold-weather ailments – such as bronchitis, influenza, hypothermia, frostbite, dry skin, and brittle hair – few are aware of the threat of another, more serious winter ailment: stroke.

As reported by the American Stroke Association, many medical journals have conducted studies wherein “most of these studies have reported that stroke incidence peaks in winter” and “the vast majority of stroke events occurred in the home.”

Dr. Gerard Piñol-Ripoll and researchers for the Cerebrovascular Diseases medical journal stated: “Many mechanisms could explain this increase in incidence during winter season: increases

in blood pressure, fibrinogen blood levels and blood viscosity, and variations in cholesterol blood levels; however, acute infections could be an important determinant.”

Dr. Adrian Barnett from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation at Queensland University of Technology explained, in layman’s terms, that: "Exposure to the cold raises blood pressure because the veins and arteries constrict, which puts extra stress on the heart and circulatory system that can be a real problem for people.” This is especially the case for African-Americans,who are already at high risk for stroke.

According to the CDC, the risk of having a “stroke is nearly twice as high for blacks than for whites, and blacks are more likely to die following a stroke.”

Moreover, the organization’s statistics show that stroke is the third most common cause for death in African-Americans, with 34 percent of stroke-related deaths

occurring in individuals under the age of 65. This is largely due to the fact that the major risk factors for stroke – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking – are frighteningly prevalent amongst African-Americans. The CDC reported that, amongst African-American adults, about one in five smokes cigarettes (18.3 percent overall), about one in three has high cholesterol (30.7 percent of men and 33.6 percent of women), and about one in two has high blood pressure (43 percent of men and 45.7 percent of women). This is only worsened in winter with generally increased poor diet, decreased exercise, decreased vitamin D, and decreased autoimmune function, which add stress to blood vessels, making it easier for blood clots to form and travel to the brain.

However, African-Americans can lower their risk of winter stroke with a few simple actions. Dr. Barnett suggested that it “could be as simple as putting on a hat and gloves because the peak season

outdoor activities. *Coolant, like antifreeze, is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be careful to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. *Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter. Leave the coat longer for more warmth. When you bathe your dog, completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. *Pets need a warm place to sleep away from all drafts and off the floor, such as in a dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow in it. *In the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. Before starting the engine, bang loudly on the car hood to give the cat the chance to escape. *More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure that they always wear I.D. tags. If you’re in Forsyth County, it’s the law.

Don’t let your dogs off the leash on snow or ice. Dogs can lose their scent and easily get lost.

When evening weather conditions in our area hover in the 20s at night, your pet could suffer from hypothermia if Photo by Shayna Smith there is not adequate Bella shows how dogs should be covered when outside in shelter from the ele- the cold weather. ments.

In some cases when there are wet conditions, it Forsyth County Animal Control during could be a matter of hours before symp- normal business hours.

Also, the Department of Animal toms of hypothermia set in.

Control’s Animeals program assists elderIf you are a resident of Forsyth County, and have an outside pet that needs ly, disabled or lower income residents of a dog house, the county has a limited Forsyth County by offering free pet food numbero to give away. Houses for for their cats and dogs.

For more information or to send an Hounds program was developed for the application for assistance for both propurpose of providing free dog houses to grams, you can visit the Animal Control lower income Forsyth County residents.

UnChain Winston also provides free website at www.forsyth.cc/animalcontrol straw bedding that can be picked up at the and fill out the online application form or call 336-703-2480 for more information.

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Here are some tips on keeping your outside pet warm and healthy for the winter. *Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice. *Consider getting your short-haired breed a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck that covers the dog from base of the tail on the top to the belly underneath. This may seem like a luxury, however to some breeds is a necessity. *Adult dogs tolerate the cold much better than puppies. If necessary, paper train your puppy inside if he appears to be sensitive to the weather. *Increased food, particularly protein, will help keep your dog’s fur thick and healthy. This is particularly important if your dog spends a lot of time engaged in

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for cardiovascular deaths is upon us."

Dr. Pelle G. Lindqvist of the American Heart Association added that taking a vitamin D supplement or going outside may help, since dark “skin acts as a sun shield, and so pale individuals need less time in the sun than more densely pigmented individuals.”

Dr. Niro Siriwardena and researchers for the Vaccine medical journal also stated that the flu shot “is associated with a reduction in incidence of stroke” because “stroke may be triggered by respiratory infections, including influenza.”

In addition, common sense dictates that maintaining healthier choices in diet, along with regular exercise, can also help lower the risk of stroke during winter.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/REMP/black.html or www.strokeassociation.org/.

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Salem College students and their friends from Wake Forest University brave the cold for snow day festivities and hot chocolate in the Refectory on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Siblings Spencer and Christyanna Cribb take advantage of their extended weekend by enjoying the snow.

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Jordan Mitchell takes a break from clearing driveways and walkways in his neighborhood on Saturday, Jan. 25, to pose for a photo.

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Sisters Karson and Harper Key enjoy sledding in the snow that blanketed the Triad and entire East Coast on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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While trekking through the snow to their dorms, Salem College students can admire the view of the sunset over the grave of Sister Oesterlein, founder of Salem College, on Sunday, Jan. 24.

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Zion Jones (Winston-Salem) “It was good. I stayed in the house and played video games and listened to a lot of music.”

Charlene Edwards (Winston-Salem) “I handled it pretty well. I was blessed to have everything I needed so I didn’t have to leave the house for anything.”

Tashan Woodruff (Winston-Salem) “I handled it pretty well. I didn’t go outside that much though.”

Cleveland Richardson (High Point) “It was good. I enjoyed the time I spent in the house.”

Ben Piggot (Winston-Salem) “I handled it pretty well, but like most people in the community, I’m glad to finally be out of the house.”

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John Lacost (Winston-Salem) “I handled it well. I went around the neighborhood shoveling driveways and walkways.”

Iyshaun Boyd (left) (Winston-Salem) “I liked it because we didn’t have school and we had a big snowball fight in my neighborhood.”

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Black History Last year, the city of Winston-Salem held ceremonies as officials placed historic markers in several neighborhoods, including two historically black ones. Easton now has a historic marker and so does Reynoldstown. After The Chronicle reported on the Reynoldstown ceremony, a 101-year-old woman wrote to the newspaper to give a taste of how she saw living in that neighborhood years ago.

Adeline Richardson Hodge wrote: “I enjoyed the article about Reynoldstown. I saw, in the news, the unveiling of the historical marker for Reynoldstown.

“My father worked at R.J. Reynolds in the chewing tobacco department. He applied for a house as soon as they were finished and we became one of the first black families to move into Reynoldstown.

“Our address was 901 Baltimore Street. That was the one street for blacks. The sidewalk was paved and the street was covered with cinderblocks. A board fence separated the street for blacks from other streets.”

She wrote some more words about her life in Reynoldstown and mentioned that she was 101 years old.

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Bill Turner

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Six white high school seniors in suburban Phoenix posed – giggling and snickering, girly-like – for a photo that was posted on Snapchat with a nottoo-subtle presentation of the racial slur traditionally applied to black people in America. It mattered!

These students have left themselves quite a visual legacy, one that hounds the millennial generation: that awkward position whites (and others, many black) are in whenever Ni**er comes up in the lyrics of the music to which they listen to so attentively.

Some are enraged that the five-day suspension was levied in the first place, maintaining that the matter is much ado about nothing, that the girls had a Randy Marsh (from South Park) moment, no harm intended nor done.

Others, those calling for firing the principal who levied the punishment, opine that the suspension was insufficient for the offense.

We neither have to look too far back nor too far to the left or right, whether looking on the big or the small screen – as well as online and in print – to see a medley and montage of the extraordinary racist inheritance to which these girls fell heir.

Could the girls have been channeling the words of Gov. Paul LePage of Maine, who earlier this month warned his citizens of "guys by the name DMoney, Smoothie, and Shifty. The type of guys that come from Connecticut and New York. They come up here, they sell their heroin, then they go back home.”

Continuing, he said, "Incidentally, half the time they impregnate a young, white girl before they leave. Which is the real sad thing, because then we have another issue that we have to deal with down the road." That would take a

lot of T-shirts to spell out, one letter at a time.

Like the pulsating backbeat of a rapper’s delight, these kids are hearing and seeing, daily, politicians who trumpet cruel and racist immigration policies.

Racial tensions between minorities – whose numbers are rising exponentially – and the white population are at an all-time high. Systematic racism and white privilege – where race matters in negative ways in the economy, in politics, education, health care, and incarceration rates – are unwelcomed explanations for behavior like that depicted in the schoolgirls’ ill-conceived photo that bombed.

And then there’s the allwhite Academy Awards show bearing down on these adolescents. They are what they see. They become what they do!

These girls’ individual act of racism reflects nothing different than the assumptions and practices that have driven racialized politics in America since the 1600s.

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Whether subtle and less visible or the blatant displays of racism – both have negative impact on the targets of the belittling – and those who take aim at “The Other.”

At the turn of this century, James Allen published a book on white Americans, shown in the North and South, posing like the girls of Desert Vista High. In “Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America,” the photos depict whites giggling and grinning at black men being lynched and burned; portrayals of the well-known idiom, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” I am not particularly surprised by the photos of white girls at Desert Vista High School depicting the N-word. It shows how far we’ve come, and yet how far we have to go.

Surprise. Surprise.

Dr. Bill Turner is a noted educator, writer and thinker who called Winston-Salem home for many years. Reach him at bill-turner@comcast.net.

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Gayle Anderson

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In December, the U.S. unemployment rate remained steady at 5 percent, the lowest in more than seven years. By comparison, the unemployment rate in November for North Carolina was 5.7 percent, while Winston-Salem weighed in at 5.1 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some might suggest that at the local level we have finally attained full employment following a prolonged period of economic decline, where all eligible people who want to work can find it at prevailing wage rates. But our local employers tell us that is not the case for them, and we hear from current job seekers and those who believe they are underemployed that they have difficulty finding jobs. Clearly there is a disconnect between available jobs and the available workforce, and this gap is affecting our ability to prosper economically.

One group is having the greatest difficulty finding employment: individuals with a prior felony conviction. In expanding the pathways to employment for prospective workers in our community, the Chamber has developed new resources for employers who are considering hiring

formerly incarcerated individuals.

Since 2001, the Chamber has encouraged local employers to invest in our community by hiring locally through JobNet, a free online tool for Chamber members and all job seekers that serves as a matchmaker between employers and potential employees. Last month, the Chamber created the Second Chance Initiative, a community resource designed to help employers considering hiring exoffenders to learn more about business incentives such as federal bond insurance and tax credits, as well as guidance on assessing a criminal record.

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seeking to hire qualified individuals to fill available

“JobNet connects job candidates with employers seeking to hire qualified individuals to fill available positions, and the Chamber encourages employers to give fair consideration to the formerly incarcerated for appropriate positions. ” –Gayle Anderson

In addition, the Second Chance Initiative helps those with criminal records get information about employment and/or training opportunities through local agencies, including Project Reentry, the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board, Project SOAR and Forsyth Jail and Prison

expanded its JobNet database to include positions, not just for experienced workers, but also for seasonal jobs requiring no previous experience or training, as well as internships for students or those seeking entryway into a competitive field.

JobNet connects job candidates with employers

positions, and the Chamber encourages employers to give fair consideration to the formerly incarcerated for appropriate positions.

From September 2014 to September 2015, 788 formerly incarcerated individuals were released in Forsyth County. Most are looking for and needing jobs. Research has shown

military service or a job with training on your radar screen.

If you choose one of these three options, you will be well on your way to becoming successful.

Each of these options will provide you with the opportunity and the flexibility to become a productive citizen in the world. If you are undecided, talk to your counselor, mentor or friend about the choices.

The most important part of this equation is that you choose one of the options.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed for us.

It gives all of us the chance to elect the leaders of our country. The voting numbers in communities of color are not where they should be. If we want to see change in America then we must help to change America by voting. We cannot sit at home on Election Day and expect change to occur. Our votes will count if we exercise our right to vote.

In the coming months, we will have a presidential election and we will have a choice to make. If you don’t vote then you cannot complain about the outcome. If you have not registered to vote, then go and register today. Take a friend with you so that they, too, can register.

Civil Rights leaders like Dr. King, Fannie Lou Hamer, Flonzie BrownWright, Andrew Young, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson and countless others worked tirelessly to get us the right, so now we must

not sit on the right but must act on the right to cast our ballot. If you are in a position to organize a voter registration drive then do so. You will become a difference-maker in your community.

We have a moral mandate to treat one another better. The words dignity and respect should be the rule in how we treat one another, not the exception.

Dr. King said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in moments of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others. In dangerous valleys and hazardous pathways, he will lift some bruised and beaten brother to a higher and more noble life.”

As black people, we must pledge in 2016 to stop the violence against ourselves. Let us become statistics of success, not statistics of sorrow. If you are a black man like me, our households need us.

We have been absent and missing in action for too long.

Let us vow in 2016 to be fathers and grandfathers to our children and grandchildren. They cannot have model behavior if they have no role models to emulate.

If we want our communities to be better, then we must become better.

Higher levels of selfrespect will get us the

respect from others that we want. Our avenues and streets can no longer be battlegrounds with us being afraid to come outside.

Are we ready for 2016?

Yes we are! It will take all of us doing our part and becoming transformational leaders. Some time ago, I read the book entitled,” “The Servant Leader” by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges. The sub title is, “Transforming your Heart, Head, Hands and Habits.”

The authors write about Jesus Christ being a situational servant leader. He was the ultimate servant leader. Let us practice the habits of serving others, having humility and just being kind. These traits will help us in any situation.

The year 2015 is in our rearview mirror and 2016 awaits us with eagerness and anticipation.

Dr. King said, “This is no time for apathy and complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”

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

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

The MLK Holiday is over; What are the next steps?

James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist The parades, breakfasts and luncheons honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are now over. The speeches given by city, state and federal officials extolling Dr. King’s non-violent philosophy have all been given.

Many of us participated in some type of community service event which highlighted his mantra of helping each other. Dr. King always reminded us that we are our brother’s and sister’s keeper.

As we now pass the King Holiday and onto February, which is Black History Month, let us rededicate ourselves to some guiding principles. It is my opinion these guiding principles which Dr. King talked about throughout his life will serve as a launching pad of hope for us.

First, let us understand and appreciate the importance of getting a good education. Dr. King was a man of letters which prepared him for a life of service.

It is my view that every young person must participate in some form of education and training after high school. There are three options for a high school graduate to consider: You must have college,

that a history of incarceration reduces a worker’s chance of being hired by up to 30 percent.

In 2010, the Center for Economic and Policy Research released a study, “Ex-Offenders and the Labor Market.” The findings were compelling. The study concluded that a felony conviction or imprisonment significantly reduced the ability of formerly incarcerated individuals to find jobs, costing the U.S. economy up to an estimated $65 billion in lost economic output each year.

In an effort to give fair consideration to everyone, some local and many national employers have

voluntarily eliminated the question on their employment applications, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” Nationally, the movement to eliminate asking about convictions on an employment application is known as “ban the box.” It allows employers to consider a job candidate’s qualifications first,

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without prior knowledge of a conviction record.

By removing conviction history from the initial job application, it allows employers to view prospects objectively and on their own merits and gives prospects the opportunity to explain the circumstances of their criminal background as part of the interview process. It does not mean that the employer never asks about a conviction; merely that the question is asked later in the interview process.

For companies that might consider doing so, the Chamber can be a resource to connect them with other organizations already adopting this practice that can provide them with practical advice and information.

While momentum for this policy has grown exponentially across the country the past few years, it is understandably controversial. Of course, criminal convictions will absolutely disqualify applicants from certain jobs—but prior convictions don’t necessarily have to disqualify the formerly incarcerated from all jobs.

Giving ex-offenders in our community a second chance for a fresh start and providing them with access to jobs could be one of the keys to unlocking the secret of a vibrant local economy.

Gayle Anderson is president and CEO of the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce.

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United Way of Forsyth County has awarded $8,821,257 to social service organizations in Forsyth County as part of the 2016-2017 community-wide investment cycle, which runs from July 2016 to June 2017.

As in the past, the focus of the funded programs is on United Way’s priority impact areas: health, education, financial stability and basic needs. This year, however, strategic shifts were made to United Way’s investments to achieve greater impact.

Sallye Liner, United Way Board Chair, says “We have a history of funding good programs with long-term partners and have seen positive results in the lives of individuals and families. At the same time, the county’s poverty rate continues to rise, food insecurity is a growing concern, and health issues continue to escalate. United Way believes these challenges demand that we evolve from operating simply as a fundraiser and distributor of grants to specific partners, to focusing on developing and executing integrated and long-term solutions that address the root causes of our community’s challenges.

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“Using this approach, we have seen success with increasing the community’s

high school graduation rate and eliminating veteran homelessness. We have the opportunity to achieve similar results in the areas of health and financial stability, but that will require new, creative thinking by us and all of our partners – new and traditional.”

A three-year funding comparison is provided at http://www.forsythunitedway.org/3-year-funding-comparison/.

Strategic shifts made during this grant cycle include the following: *Developing new population-level

West Fifth Street downtown headquarters to elsewhere, or cease to exist entirely.

And with the United Way now seemingly assuming the role of fighting poverty, among other issues, observers note the justification for the Urban League’s demise seems almost built in with the defunding.

“You know, when you look at the funding … it does seem pretty strange that the only black organization downtown would be cut to that extreme,” remarked a concerned community observer who asked not to be named.

The area the Urban League headquarters occupies has seen key redevelopment in recent years with the Mast General Store, the Village Loft 48-unit apartment complex, and $14.2 million dollars in total construction permits for the coming redevelopment of the historic 22story R. J. Reynolds building into offices, apartments and Kimpton Cardinal Hotel.

Mindful of the sensitive and delicate position they’re now in, officials with the Urban League that The Chronicle contacted for this story would not offer comment, but sources close to the UL made it clear that they fully expect another shoe to drop, with the ultimate goal being to move the marginalized black people the UL serves away from that prime area for future revitalization.

“What’s on that corner that’s not new?” another community observer asked rhetorically, suggesting that too much redevelopment is happening for the Urban League

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metrics for health and financial stability, in addition to those that exist for education. *Encouraging potential partners to work together to create and propose comprehensive, integrated programs to address our community’s needs – recognizing that an individual’s or family’s issues are interconnected and that such solutions will better address their needs. Partners were encouraged to submit as many proposals as they liked. *Pursuing a place-based strategy (“Place Matters”) in thirteen neighborhoods in northeast Winston-Salem and working with residents to develop and implement a focused, integrated plan to strengthen their neighborhoods. *Evaluating proposals in two separate funding cycles – the first for communitywide investments and the second for Place Matters specifically.

The 2016-2017 community-wide investments went to the programs and collaborations that have the potential to move the needle most quickly and sustainably with measureable effects. The programs selected align best with United Way’s defined priorities and show promise in achieving significant impact in the areas of health (21 percent of funds), education (31

address to be ignored.

One suggested to not be surprised if the bus transit depot across the street, which brings poor people from impoverished areas across the city to Fifth Street, seeking the job training/placement services UL provides, is closed and moved. Doing so would eliminate the primary reason for the Urban League to continue to operate in a spot where revitalization is happening all around it.

“It’s a prime piece of real estate,” confirmed another community observer.

Indeed, The Chronicle has learned that several years ago, the Urban League signed over its building airspace rights for an undisclosed amount to neighbor Mast General Store, prohibiting the UL from expanding upwards during the course of that agreement.

Now that its funding has been drastically cut, there’s no way the UL could even consider expansion once that agreement runs out. Indeed it may have to sell.

The Chronicle did check with both the city manager’s office and the city Planning Dept., and both indicated that there are currently no plans to move the bus station.

With the United Way changing its mission from just being a funder for those doing the community work, to now actually undertaking some of the challenge itself, there are questions about its Carver School Road Place Matters Initiative.

Last fall the United Way announced that in conjunction with Neighbors for Better Neighborhood, it would invest over $1 million to work with residents of 13 surrounding Carver School Road neighborhoods in improv-

percent of funds), financial stability (11 percent of funds) and basic needs (30 percent of funds). A transition fund of $450,000 has been established to help those partners who experienced a decrease in funding over 20 percent.

In addition to the funds granted as part of the community-wide investment process, another $2,841,314 has been reserved for United Way’s Place Matters initiative. Those grants will be announced in March 2016. Although the funding is being handled in two waves this year, the total amount being invested in the community is expected to remain the same. More specific detail on the programs funded as part of the community-wide investment process is available on United Way’s website at http://www.forsythunitedway.org/ourimpact/positive-change-2/.

“Where United Way invests the community’s dollars is never an easy decision and, unfortunately, the need always outpaces the available resources. Investments are targeted to the programs that promise the best results on the issues that are most pressing for our residents,” says Cindy Gordineer, president and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County.

ing their quality of life conditions. Indeed, Alana James, the director of the United Way’s Community-based Collaborations, was quoted in a Sept. 10, 2015 Chronicle story as admitting that those 13 neighborhoods, “… are actually not the most challenged part of the community” … ” though they did have “significant and complex issues.”

But those residents are, for the most part, middle-class stable black families, critics told The Chronicle, compared to the poor populations the Urban League works with daily in administering job training skills, and then helping in job placement so that they are able to independently lift themselves up and out of gripping poverty.

Those critics question whether the United Way’s Carver School Road initiative is simply a way to claim a quick victory over an area where the problems of homelessness and poverty are nowhere as acute as in some of the city’s more challenging harder-hit communities.

With United Way effectively being the center-source for community funding in Winston-Salem, that limits the Urban League and the other local nonprofits who also saw their grants slashed, from making up the difference, sources say. Companies that already give to the United Way are now least likely to also give to these agencies individually, which now makes providing services, let alone keeping their doors open, even harder.

That means James Perry, who just took over as CEO of the Winston-Salem Urban League, is going to have his work cut out for him, as the prospects for his agency’s survival just got tougher.

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the arts council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth county has launched its 2016 annual campaign and publically introduced its two cochairs. leading the campaign this year will be prominent local civic leaders, Marybeth Wallace, special assistant to President nathan hatch at Wake Forest University, and leslie hayes, executive Vice President at Wells Fargo & company and Business Banking Division Manager for the carolinas.

“Both Marybeth and leslie have amazing records of service to nonprofits in Winston-Salem and Forsyth county, “ said Jim Sparrow, President and ceo of the arts council, “and we are so very fortunate that they have agreed to jointly chair and provide leadership to our 2016 campaign.” the theme for the arts council campaign is “Join the table 2016” and it will be emphasizing its outreach efforts, inclusiveness, and the ways in which people can get directly involved with the arts com-

munity. it chose Krankies for its launch party. “2016 is going to be a high energy year for the arts council with a campaign that offers new ways for donors to direct their dollars and see direct results,“ said Sparrow, “so Krankies, with its reputation for being on the cutting edge of arts and innovation, seemed like a perfect venue.” hayes serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Forsyth county, Meredith college, the YMca of northwest n.c., the children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, the independent college Fund of north carolina, and the Piedmont triad Partnership. She also served on the 2010 and 2011 campaign cabinets for the arts council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth county. She leads a team of over 320 bankers across north and South carolina and is responsible for executing strategies to support and meet the financial needs of companies with revenues from $2 million to $20 million. She is also responsible for the bank’s community involvement activities in the triad.

Wallace has been a

member of the arts council Board since 2008 and has served as secretary to its executive Board and on the search committee for the current President and ceo of the arts council. She and her husband, Mclain, co- chaired the arts council’s renaissance Society in 2012-13. a graduate of Wake Forest with an advanced degree in english from the University of Virginia, Wallace taught english at W.G. enloe arts Magnet, then wrote for and taught at north carolina Wesleyan college, where she held several positions, including college editor, Director of community and Foundation relations, and Director of the north carolina Wesleyan college Press.

and Perry hudspeth, treasurer, of hege Financial Group. other board members are: rod Back of Delhaize america (retired); linda Davis of Winston–

Salem Police Department (retired); Justin Gomez of the Winston-Salem Journal; Sonny haynes of Womble carlyle Sandridge & rice; Gilmour lake of

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“the arts community here is amazingly diverse and opportunities abound for participation,” said catherine heitz new, Vice President of Development. “as we conduct our annual campaign this year, we want to make sure people know about those opportunities and take a seat at the table. the “Join the table” theme will run throughout the year, appearing literally in events such as our kickoff, as well as metaphorically as we spread the word on how people can become actively engaged in our arts community.” the arts council also announced eight new members for its Board of trustees, including some who are returning to the board after having previously rendered distin-

guished service. they are the following: carl Forsman, Dean of the School of Drama, UncSa adriana Granados, Founder of Design edge and PixGift and professor of interior Design at Forsyth tech and Salem college Dana caudill Jones, President, caudill’s communication and electric company, and chair of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth county Board of education cheryl lindsay, Director of human resources & i n c l u s i o n / D i v e r s i t y, hanesbrands Melinda Mcconnell, community Volunteer and co-chair 2013 arts council campaign

Michael Moore, chief Marketing officer, lowes Foods Silvia rodriguez certified Public accountant, community volunteer and arts advocate corey Walker, Dean of the college and the John W. and anna hodgin hanes Professor of the humanities, WinstonSalem State University the arts council made more than $1.8 million in grant awards in its 20152016 cycle. thirty-eight different organizations (some in more than one category) and 16 individuals received grants.

Winston-Salem and Forsyth county’s robust arts community enriches the lives of area residents every day and accounts in large part for the recognition we continue to receive as a great place to live learn, work and play. the arts council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth county raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural and learning opportunities develops social capital and aids economic development.

computer credit inc. (retired); and Police chief rountree (ex-officio member). the Foundation allows for tax-exempt gifts from

individuals, businesses and philanthropic organizations, and is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of the Winston-Salem Police

Department.

For more information about how to support the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, contact Scott Sewell.

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community partnerships are a critical component of enhancing relationships between residents and the police, and Winston-Salem is the latest city to create a foundation that will secure financial resources the police need to strengthen community partnerships through mentoring and community outreach. the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, founded last May, is part of chief Barry rountree’s threey e a r plan to p r o v i d e funds f o r tools, traini n g , technology Rountree a n d equipment that might go unfunded otherwise. the Foundation is a charitable non-profit, independent organization, designed to provide funding that can be allocated to help strengthen community and police partnerships such as mentoring programs, community outreach events and Police athletic leagues (Pal). in addition, it helps promote public and officer safety, along with the ability to recognize and honor the police workforce. the Foundation follows a public-private partnership model that has proven to be highly effective in prevention and reduction of crime and fostering stronger community relations in other cities. the 2016 WinstonSalem Police Foundation board brings together a diverse group of individuals. officers are: Scott Sewell, president of the Foundation, of cook Medical inc.; Brenda Diggs, secretary, of Wachovia Bank (retired);

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Educating sisters celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Sisters from the of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter, attended The Chronicle’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Forum on Jan. 18. They are (L-R): Rinita Williams, Donna Mickens, Evelyn Sanders, Larnitha Hunter, President Patsy Squire, Cynthia Russell, Mildred Griffin, and Ann Moye, with Forum speaker Dr. Ben Chavis among them.

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Service and the Minister's Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity Service at St. Paul United Methodist Church, which was held that evening.

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In addition to his service at Wake Forest, French supports community initiatives to help students in lowincome areas. He is a leader at St. Paul United Methodist Church and serves through his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

As a Wake Forest student, Chizoba Ukairo is dedicated to supporting social justice and is a leader in community engagement. She serves as an officer in student government and in the Black Student Alliance.

Among her many roles, Ukairo is founding director of BRANCHES, a social justice retreat for college students; a resident advisor; a President’s aide; an Intercultural Ambassador in the Office of Multicultural Affairs; and a research fellow with the Anna Julia Cooper Center, which advances justice through scholarship.

“Chizoba never wavers in her commitment to building a more educated, inclusive and dynamic community,” said Marianne Magjuka, director of democratic engagement in the University’s Pro Humanitate Insitute. “She’s dedicated to social change and leads with courage and integrity.”

Educators of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter, celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18 by attending events. Sisters attended The Chronicle’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Forum, the Noon Day

WFU gives 2016 ‘Building the Dream’ award to director, student

Director of Wake Forest’s Magnolia Scholars Program Nate French and junior psychology major Chizoba Ukairo have been named Wake Forest University’s 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. “Building the Dream” award winners.

The award is presented to a professor or administrator and a student from both Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) who exemplify King’s qualities and promote diversity within the community.

As director of the Magnolia Scholars program, French is responsible for thinking strategically and creatively about the best ways to support first-generation college students at Wake Forest.

“It’s through Nate’s mentorship, authenticity and care that our first-generation college students feel empowered to emerge as campus leaders,” said Matt Williams, director of communication in the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “Many students mention Nate’s support and the support of the Magnolia Scholars program as critical to

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their success at Wake Forest, and some even consider him a member of their extended family. It is Nate’s compassionate and motivating spirit that best characterizes Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership.”

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East Forsyth continues to win with relative ease JV BASKETBALL

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

North Forsyth suffers gutwrenching loss in overtime

There’s no denying that East Forsyth is clearly at the head of the class in JV basketball this season. With the exception of a surprise loss to Reagan last month, it’s been smooth sailing for the Eagles.

The 13-1 record says a lot about this squad. But what’s even more revealing is how East Forsyth has continued to win in relatively easy fashion.

Coach Rodney Minor’s crew typically comes out on top by double figures.

That’s especially true in league play (Piedmont Triad 4-A Conference). In two conference games so far (blow-out wins over High Point Central and Southwest Guilford), the average margin of victory for the Eagles was 25 points.

“The big plus is that there are no selfish players on this team,” said Minor. “We have offensive balance, but it all starts and ends with defense. That’s how we create our offense. Our pressure forces turnovers, which helps us to generate easy points.

They defend, they share the ball, they play

together and they play smart. It’s hard to beat this group when they play that way.”

The Eagles are well-equipped to play at a high level, and tempo really doesn’t seem to matter. Josh Mahaffey (15 points, 6 assists per game) and Tanis Samuels are as formidable as any JV backcourt tandem in the area. Avery Hall fills in nicely as a back-up at both guard slots.

At the wing position, Sayyid Dalton provides length, quickness and scoring. Josh Wiley could be this team’s best one-on-one defender. Wiley, however, is not one-dimensional. He operates well in the open floor on the fast break and has developed a dependable perimeter shot when opponents play zone.

The Eagles have a nice perimeter shooting game, which feeds off of Connor Sparrow, a 6-foot-5, 250 -pound post player who routinely claims ownership of the paint at both ends. Because Sparrow (who averages 20 points, 10 rebounds a game) commands so much attention, East Forsyth can play an effective inside/out-

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In retrospect, North Forsyth’s overtime loss to Southern Guilford in JV basketball last week proved to be a case of poor communication and missed opportunities.

The Vikings appeared to be in command with a 10-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t sustain it. The end result was a 68-66 defeat. It was a painful way to lose a game that could have had a different outcome.

“Basically, we got discombobulated,” said coach Jefferey Moore of North Forsyth. “This turned out to be another learning experience for us when it comes to tight-game situa-

68-66 tions. We need to have more of a gladiator mentality. When we get a lead, we have to be able to put the game away. Southern

Guilford got hot and we started breaking apart.”

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Vikings were up 45-35. But when Southern Guilford attacked with a half-court trap, North Forsyth (5-9, 3-2 Mid-Piedmont 3-A Conference as of Jan. 19) frequently went into shutdown mode. The pressure was so disruptive that it

allowed the Storm to climb back into contention.

With 2:32 left to play in the fourth quarter, Jaron Lewis hit a fade-away bank shot and was fouled.

In questioning the official’s call, North Forsyth was whistled for a technical foul.

Tyler Dearmon hit a pair of free throws and Lewis converted a foul shot to put the Storm back in the lead at 61-59.

Power forward Khalib Pettigrew of the Vikings answered with a put-back basket for the final points of the quarter, which produced a 61-61 tie at the end

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Vikings post player Khalib Pettigrew scored a game-high 29 points in an overtime loss to Southern Guilford.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

It’s taken a little over half the season for Winston-Salem Prep to re-establish its reputation as a formidable factor in JV basketball.

At the start of the week, the Phoenix was just a game above the .500 mark at 76. Given its record and the fact that there are three weeks left in the season, Prep will

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fall short of achieving a 20-win season for the first time in two years. Even so, that doesn’t mean that the season is a wash – far from it.

Prep (4-1 Northwest 1-A Conference) still has much to play for. The only conference loss was to Bishop McGuinness (62-60 in overtime last month). The two teams had a

rematch on Tuesday in a game that could help determine whether it’s the Phoenix or the Villains who end up in the first place at the end of the season in mid-February. Prep has won the unofficial JV title in the Northwest 1-A for four consecutive years.

“We’ve gotten a lot better since the

[Lash-Chronicle] tournament,” said coach Bill Tibbs. “Watching them now, you can tell that they’re getting more accustomed to playing together. We’re looking to finish strong over these final seven games on the schedule.”

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that keeps opponents from focusing solely on stopping one or two players. Dominique Jones and Trenton West contribute as valued back-ups on the Eagles front line.

Whether or not East Forsyth can maintain its winning edge in the coming weeks remains to be seen. At this juncture, it appears that the biggest concern for this team might be complacency because it has been so dominant.

Aside from winning the Lash-Chronicle JV tournament over Reynolds by a comfortable margin, the Eagles are looking to repeat last season’s performance when they finished first in the league standings with a perfect 10-0 record. Perhaps the memory of that loss to the Raiders will be sufficient to keep them humble and still hungry to withstand all challenges to their supremacy.

“We just have to stay the course and keep doing what we’ve been doing all season long,” said Minor. “Part of my job is to keep everybody level headed. But there’s no doubt in my mind that all we have to do to be successful is to continue playing our brand of basketball. As long as we do that, everything else will take care of itself.”

“We just have to stay the course and keep doing what we’ve been doing all season long.”

– Rodney Minor, coach

East Forsyth guard Tanis Samuels (1) makes his move to the basket.

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North Forsyth's Aaron Worthy applies defensive pressure as Southern Guilford's Tyriek Ingram scans the floor to make a pass.

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of regulation play. The 6foot-2, 275 pound sophomore was largely responsible for keeping North Forsyth in the game during Southern Guilford’s lategame run.

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with full-court presses and traps. That approach has changed, and will continue to evolve over the final weeks of the season.

“This group is so young and is not as experienced as my other teams,” said Tibbs.

“That’s why I’ve had to make some changes in my coaching style. We’ll attack with a 1-31 trap, but we won’t do it full court. We’ll also play some zone. Offensively, we’ll run a lot more half-court sets than we have in the past.”

Personnel-wise, Prep will not have the services of top scorer K.J. Watson, a 6-foot-3 swing player who moved up to the varsity after the LashChronicle JV Tournament.

Watson, who averaged a little over 18 points a game during his month-long JV stint in December, was voted Lash-

and finished with a gamehigh 29 points. Ronald Jackson contributed 13 points in a losing effort.

“When we had that stretch when we weren’t able to score in the fourth quarter, that helped them to creep back into the game,” said Moore. “On defense, we have to get better at recognizing where the shooters are on the floor. The

best way to do that is for everybody to communicate with each other.”

In overtime, Pettigrew and Jackson sank two free throws apiece to give the Vikings a 66-62 lead with 1:48 remaining. Southern Guilford responded with a 3-pointer by Dhier Deng and a basket from Lewis to go back in front 67-66 with about 40 seconds left to

play. Tyriek Ingram hit one of two foul shots to give the visitors a two-point lead.

North Forsyth had one final opportunity to pull off a victory with just under eights seconds showing on the game clock. Aaron Worthy dribbled past defenders and found an opening just inside the top of the key. He launched an

18-foot jumper that bounced off the back of the rim right before the buzzer sounded.

Deng was the high scorer for Southern Guilford with 23 points, which included six 3-pointers, four of which came during the fourth quarter and OT. Dearmon added 19 points and Lewis chipped in with 12.

“We picked up our energy and showed some mental toughness,” said coach Michael Cheston, whose team improved to 96 and 3-3 in the MPC (as of Jan. 19). “That was the difference for us in the fourth quarter. We started the season with seven straight wins, but then we hit a slump. This win gets us back on track.”

“This group is so young and is not as experienced as my other teams,” – Bill Tibbs, coach

Chronicle MVP in 2014.

Watson’s promotion, however, shouldn’t create any noticeable decline in terms of putting points on the board.

Tyren Hairston and Jalen Crawley, who are interchangeable partners in the backcourt, have continued to deliver as a potent scoring tandem. Hairston averages 22.3 points a game and Crawley contributes 15.2 points a game.

Zach Austin, a rangy freshman wing player, has emerged as a lethal 3-point shooter with exceptional range. Austin averages 11.4 points a game.

“Tyren and Jalen aren’t what you would consider pure

point guards,” said Tibbs.”

But both are good ball handlers who can make things happen against the press.

Zach has been up and down, which isn’t unusual for freshmen players. With him, it’s all about developing game-in and game-out consistency.”

Now that Watson has moved up, freshman Mike Montgomery (7.6 points per game) has gotten more playing time at shooting guard.

Energy and determination, said Tibbs, are Montgomery’s strong suits. “What stands out most about Mike is his desire and ability to compete for every minute that he’s out there on the floor,” said Tibbs.

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Winston-Salem Prep's Melvin Baity (15) defends against Carver's Colin Baker.

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Quality Education Academy’s basketball showdown that was postponed by last weekend’s snowstorm is now on “go” again.

Word of God Christian Academy comes to town on Saturday to play QEA in a 7 p.m. contest. The game will feature a total of eight players on both teams who are acknowledged as college prospects.

The most anticipated match-up in this game involves a pair of shooting guards who are being heavily recruited by the bigtime powerhouse programs.

In recent weeks, Deshawn Corprew of QEA has become a hot commodity in the eyes of recruiters. The 6-foot-5 senior averages 28.7 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. Corprew’s list of suitors continues to grow. Such high-profile programs as Louisville, UCLA, Kansas, Texas and Florida State are targeting him.

Rawle Alkins of Word of God is a fivestar recruit who was voted Player of the Year in New York City last season while playing for Christ the King. Alkins, also 6foot-5, transferred to Word of God (located in Raleigh) for his senior season. Word of God is the same school that produced NBA All-Star John Wall of the Washington

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Basketball league highlights players’ talents

BY K.J. O’NEAL SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Monday, Jan. 13, Hanes Hosiery started tip off with 6-10-year-old boys and girls basketball. Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center was jumping with lots of parents and friends coming to support their kids.

The first game: Tar Heels versus Demon Deacons.

The Deacons came off with the big win thanks to leading scorers Evan Dunlap, with 14 points, and Kemar Hinkson, with six points. Dunlap is a great post player and knows exactly how to find open teammates, leading his team with assists, which were caught by Hinkson for his six points.

For the Tar Heels, Kegin Sutherland was the leading scorer with 10 points, following Braylen Williams with his two big free throws, which were needed at the end of the game. Isaiah Smith and Christian Moss also scored two points each. Despite playing with a lot of hustle, the Tar Heels couldn’t pull away with the win, with a

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final score of 26-17.

Blue Devils versus the Wolfpack

The Blue Devils pulled off their big win against the Wolfpack 15-13, in another 6-10 boys game on Monday night. It was a game shred with a lot of hustle and hard work, and both teams were struggling to find open passes and open shots. The game was close, but Blue Devils pulled the win thanks to leading scorer Rasiane Cousins, number 22, and Mathias Banks, number 11, adding four points each.

The Wolfpack hung in there as best as they could thanks to DJ Timmons, who contributed to a great starting half with six points and later ended the game with eight points. Aquavis Hickman and Kejo Southerland helped out with their two points each, but couldn’t find enough open shots due to the outstanding defense of the Blue Devils’ twin players, Malachi and Malik Little.

Lakers versus the Heat

The Blue Devils won on Monday, Jan. 13.

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The ages11-15 boys for the Hanes Hosiery basketball league were looking great Tuesday night, Jan. 14.

Nyseem Graham was the leading scorer for the Lakers with 12 points. He was all over the court. Following after him was Jeremiah Hill with 10 points and Tamauri Miller with eight points.

Deangelo Lawalairs led the Heat with 10 points, following Shannon Graham with nine points and Quinton Hairston with eight points. These young fellas played their hearts out.

The Lakers left the gym victorious, winning over the Heat with a final score of 39-35.

Hawks versus the Celtics

Also on Tuesday night, the ages 11-15 boys had their game for the Hawks versus the Celtics. Aaron Potter, with the Hawks, had 14 points and was outstanding with his ball handling skills. Potter and his teammates dominated the game with their

unselfish play. Additionally, Timar Jackson gained eight points and 12 rebounds for the team.

The Celtics leading scorer was Jaben Mars with eight points. Following behind him with six points was Welsey King.

Although the Celtics played hard and strong, they couldn’t pull it off, the final score: 42-32.

Ultimately, Art Blevins, who is Hanes Hosiery director and coach is in his 37th year of coaching and directing basketball leagues, was again pleased with this year’s turnout of both leagues, in which over 100 kids are involved. “Great bunch of kids and wonderful Wake Forest Law students that are serving as volunteer coaches, and my great staff keeps me going,” said Blevins. “I am blessed in what I’m doing and it keeps me young at heart! A lot of people thought I retired when I ended the ‘Hang the Net’, but I’m still going strong!”

K.J O’Neal of Louisburg Junior College is recreation leader for Hanes

The Demon Deacons won on Monday, Jan. 13.

WSSU Classy Hat Affair now set for Saturday

The Hawks won Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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Tickets for the Scholarship Month event, at $100, can be purchased: *Through the WSSU Ticket Office (https://www.expressoticketing.com/wssu/pickevent.aspx ),

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The Lakers won Tuesday, Jan. 14.

For further information regarding the event or details around the postponement, please contact the WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) Department of Athletics at 336-750-3344. For questions directly regarding tickets, please contact Randy Butt at 336-750-2142.

Gold Medalist and two-time Olympian LaTasha Colander-Clark will still give the keynote address for the brunch, along with salutations from WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson, WSSU Director of Athletics Tonia Walker, CIAA Commissioner Jacquie McWilliams and Zipporah Foster, a member for the historic 2015 CIAA Championship Volleyball team.

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Young female student-athletes are shown to have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem. Participating in sports prepares young women for competition in the workplace – in fact, 80 percent of women executives at Fortune 500 companies played sports.

All proceeds from the brunch will go toward scholarships for the female student-athletes who participate in the women’s sports offered at WSSU including basketball, cross country, cheerleading, softball, tennis, track and volleyball which will provide our female student-athletes with scholarship support to achieve their goals both on and off the field.

WSSU students arrive on campus with everything it takes to succeed – intellect, commitment, and drive, yet, the lack of sufficient financial aid oftentimes stands in the way of graduation. Without private support for scholarships, it would be nearly impossible for most students to achieve their ultimate goal to graduate., WSSU officials say.

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Faculty exhibition The Diggs Gallery on the campus of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) will have an opening exhibition today, Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. for "CONNECTING IDENTITIES, TRANSFORMING DESIGN." It will feature works by the faculty of WSSU’s Department of Art + Visual Studies.

Neighborhood meeting The East/Northeast Winston Neighborhood Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 28 in the Recreation Center at 2020 East 14th St. Guests will include: WS Police Department, Political Candidates, Dr. Bradshaw and Artist/Author Susan Morris. For more information, contact 336-997-2519.

20th anniversary ribbon cutting Michael L. Austin and the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Downtown Tax Service’s 20th anniversary today, Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at 500 West Fourth St., Suite 101. All attendees will receive a $20 discount for tax preparation services and $20 for each new customer referred to Downtown Tax Service. Downtown Tax Service, established in January 1996, was founded by Michael L. Austin and was originally Save Tax at 237 West Fifth St. The name was changed to Downtown Tax Service in 1998. Downtown Tax Service provides business and personal tax services.

For more information, visit http://www.downtowntaxservice.info/.

Small Business Center seminars The Forsyth Technical Community College Small Business Center will host several business seminars at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, on 525 Vine St.; they are listed as follows: 5 Situations That Can Harm Your Business and How To Avoid Them from 6-8 p.m., today, Thursday, Jan. 28; Wellness at Work in Your Small Business from 10-11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29. Interested persons should register and obtain additional information by visiting: http://www.forsythtech.edu/services-businesses/small-business-center.

Novant Health energy rejuvenation Novant Health will host a health energy rejuvenation seminar 11:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 28 in the Senior Enrichment Center on the ground floor of the Kernersville Branch Library at 130 East Mountain St., Kernersville. The event aims to teach participants the basic steps of revitalizing one’s energy levels in daily life activities. To register for the event, call 336-277-1880 or email CommunityWellness@novanthealth.org.

Triad After Work Social The Piedmont Club will host its Triad After Work Social event from 6-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 28 on the 19th floor of 200 West Second St. The early evening event is ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. The event is free to the public and includes complimentary catered food, beer and wine. Interested individuals should register to have drink tickets and nametags prepared for them.

The first 200 people will receive two free drink tickets.

For more information or to register, visit http://triadafterworksocial.com/ New Winston Museum Salon Series The New Winston Museum will be hosting guest speaker Bryan Dooley, Winston-Salem resident and national disability advocate, for his presentation of “Institution to Revolution: The Dark Days” from 5:30-7

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First Burke-Joines Scholarship Awarded Mayor Allen Joines and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke announced that Marquis Wilds, a freshman enrolled in the Automotive Toyota T-TEN Program at Forsyth Technical Community College, is the first beneficiary of the Burke/Joines scholarship program. Wilds will receive $1,150 to assist with books for the program.

The Toyota Technician Training & Education Network program is a partnership between Toyota and Forsyth Tech that trains factory certified technicians for jobs at Toyota and Lexus dealerships.

Burke and Joines initiated the scholarship program last fall to help a deserving student attend Forsyth Tech and get the qualifications to find a good-paying job. The scholarships pay cost of tuition and/or books for up to six semesters at Forsyth Tech.

To be eligible, a recipient must be a resident of public housing, a resident of subsidized housing, or have a household income at or below the poverty level; and be a senior in a Winston Salem/Forsyth County high school or be able to complete a GED before starting classes at Forsyth Tech. Burke and Joines are funding the initial scholarships and hope to raise money from the business community to support additional scholarships in the future

Forsyth Tech hires new vice president Forsyth Tech recently announced that Dr. Joel Welch has joined the college as the new vice president for Instructional Services and chief academic officer. Welch’s appointment became effective Jan. 4.

In his new role, Welch is responsible for all credit instruction at Forsyth Tech, which includes overseeing 68 associate degrees, as well as providing faculty leadership, program development, community outreach, and general program adminisDr. Welch tration. Welch came to Forsyth Tech from Greenville Technical College (GTC) in South Carolina, where his most recent position was dean of the Business & Technology Division.

He also served GTC as faculty member, department head, dean for Engineering Technology and associate vice president for Administration.

Prior to joining GTC in 1998, he worked as a consulting engineer for 10 years. Welch earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The Citadel, master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina, and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University. Welch fills a position left vacant by Dr. Conley Winebarger who retired from Forsyth Tech last June.

p.m., today, Thursday, Jan. 28 at New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St. The event is part of the museum’s first quarter 2016 Salon Series "Out of the Shadows: Illuminating Disabilities." Dooley’s presentation will provide a review of life before the Americans with Disabilities Act and a personal account of his family's journey as early beneficiaries of the ADA. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the museum at info@newwinston.org or 336-724-2842.

N.C. ABC’s underage drinking training seminars The N.C. ABC Commission and the Governor’s Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force, along with Forsyth County prevention coalitions, are providing training courses for local alcohol retailers. The free trainings will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 28 at Triad ABC Training Center, 3127 Starlight Drive. The seminars will provide merchants with information that will help them be compliant with laws pertaining to the sale of alcohol. Topics will include: penalties for selling alcohol to underage/intoxicated individuals; proper forms of identification; how to check an ID accurately; how to recognize when someone has had too much to drink; and what to do in a problem situation. For more information, contact Luther Snyder, Executive Director of the N.C. Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking, at 919-7798367, 919-632-4828, or Luther.Snyder@abc.nc.gov.

Interested individuals may also contact Katherine Haney, Coalitions Director of the N.C. Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking, at 919-418-5743 or Kat.Haney@abc.nc.gov for more information.

FCDP African American Caucus Meet and Greet African American Caucus of the Forsyth County Democratic Party Jacquelyne Barber Branch will hold its Candidate Meet and Greet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at FCDP Headquarters, 1128 Burke St. For more information or to RSVP, contact Emma Ingram at 336-761-0987 or Sophia Kennedy at 336-399-9425.

WSSU choir fundraising concert for travel to Carnegie Hall Winston-Salem State University’s choir will perform a benefit concert 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at First Baptist Church, 700 North Highland Ave. The benefit concert will be comprised of music by African-American composers, which will include spirituals and art songs. In addition to the WSSU Choir, the performance will feature guest opera singers Kenneth Overton and Teresa MooreMitchel.l Guest opera singers will be accompanied by the university’s faculty pianists, Dr. Gregory Thompson and Dr. Myron Brown. The concert is free, however attendees will be given the opportunity to make donations to the choir during the performance’s intermission. Donations will be used to cover travel expenses for the choir’s upcoming performance for the MidAmerica Productions series 7 p.m., Sunday, May 8 at Carnegie Hall. Donations may be given at the concert via checks made payable to the WSSU Foundation, WSSU Choir Travel #2172.

Donations made via checks may also be mailed to 311 Blair Hall, Winston-Salem, NC 27110. Donations may also be given via checks by contacting the WSSU Advancement Office at 336-750-3140, or by visiting wssu.edu and clicking the Donate Now button.

Urban League Celebrates Black History Month with Art and Music The Winston-Salem Urban League invites the community to a “Black History Month Celebration: Photograph and Art Exhibit” featuring the works Owens Daniels, photographer, and Leo Rucker, artist, on Friday,

Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Urban League, 201 W. 5th Street.

This is the first event of the Urban League’s Black History Month Arts and Cultural Series. The exhibition and musical review will take place in the Urban League hall with an entrance on Trade Street. For information contact Patricia Sadler at the Urban League at 336 7255614 extension 3014.

High School Organ Festival and Competition The Fifth Annual High School Organ Festival and Competition sponsored by the School of Music at UNCSA, the Winston-Salem Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and Salem College in commemoration of UNCSA’s 50th anniversary, will take place Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday Jan. 31. All recitals are free and open to the public. For more information, visit uncsa.edu.

Hip Chics Boutique’s 2nd Annual Prom Preview Fashion Show Hip Chics Boutique will host its 2nd Annual “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Prom Preview Fashion Show and Giveaway from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Village Inn Hotel and Event Center, 6205 Ramada Drive, Clemmons. The fashion show will include the unveiling of the latest trends for prom, gorgeous gowns, giveaways and more. Partnering with several local businesses, giveaways for nails, hair, tanning, restaurants, photography and tuxedo rentals will be raffled to ladies attending the event. Light refreshments for brunch and fabulous photo ops will also be provided. Hip Chics Boutique owner and President, Kristina Prysiazniuk, as well as her attentive staff, will be in attendance.

Admission is free. For more information, contact Kristina Prysiazniuk at 336-766-8122.

Eat and Drink at Foothills to Support Habitat!

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County will be collecting donations from Foothills Brewery until Friday, Jan. 29. To make a donation, let your server know that you would like to support Habitat and the business will make a monetary donation based on the number of points earned. The more points earned, the more they will donate!

Indoor yard sale North Hills Elementary School will have an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at 340 Alspaugh Drive. Proceeds from the event will benefit an educational field trip to Washington, D.C. for the school’s fifth graders.

Mosaic unveiling at Arts Based School The Arts Based School will unveil three complex mosaic panels at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1 at 107 East Seventh St. Artist Jan Detter collaborated with UNCSA students of humanities and physics, as well as sixth graders at The Arts Based School, to create the panels.

The panels are designed to represent light in three ways: particles, waves, and light as a metaphor in philosophy.

To develop concepts for the panels, Ms. Detter synthesized scientific and philosophical ideas from about 100 students, ages 10-19. The project was funded by a grant from the Reynolds American Foundation to ArtSTEM, which explores intersections of arts, humanities, and STEM disciplines at UNCSA and The Arts Based School.

The murals will be visible to passers-by along Seventh St., between Main St. and Chestnut St. Visitors for the unveiling should sign in at the front desk of The Arts Based School. For more information, visit www.artsbasedschool.com.

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Beginning Jan. 29 Prayer & Consecration Gathering Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance center, 2721 Manchester St., will host a prayer & consecration Gathering (Shut-in), Jan. 29-31, 10 p.m. -until. plan to attend this 26-hour transformative encounter of War room intercession, worship and impartation. prayer facilitators include Bishop Darryl husband (richmond, Va), and evang. Vandalyn Kennedy (Jamaica, nY) who will keynote the Jubilee celebration Sunday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. all sessions are free and open to the public. For additional information, contact the church office at 336-722-2624 or msfgdc@bellsouth.net. rev. Yvonne h. hines is Senior pastor.

Jan. 30-31 BAF Church Ministers Conference Bishop Barbara G. adams will host the annual Ministers conference from Saturday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Jan. 31 at Born again Free Deliverance tabernacle of God the apostle’s Faith church, 741 Moravia St. the conference will include a Minister’s only Bible Study class at 9 a.m., followed by the Minister’s March and Worship Service at 7 p.m. on Saturday. it will conclude on Sunday with Sunday School class at 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Jan. 31 St. James A.M.E. Youth Fundraiser the Young people’s Department of St. James aMe church will hold their annual “Souper Bowl” Sale Sunday, Jan. 31 immediately after Morning Worship. available soups are navy Bean, Vegetable and chicken noodle, all homemade. Dinners are $7.00 and include your choice of soup, crackers, drink and dessert. Soup only is $4.00. You may purchase a quart of soup for $5.00, homemade cake for $1.00 per slice and drinks for $0.75 each. proceeds from this sale are donated to Second harvest Food Bank. St. James is located at 1501 n. patterson avenue at the corner of 15th Street (across from the US post office). the reverend Steven l. lyons is the pastor. the public is cordially invited to support the Youth of the church.

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St. John c.M.e. to hold mortgage burning ceremony Special to the chronicle

For many churches, the monthly mortgage payment is one of their biggest expenses. it takes a lot of generous donations and tenacity to pay off the mortgage for a church building, and since the majority of churches rely solely on tithes and donations from the congregation, paying off a mortgage is a big deal.

Sunday, Jan. 31, the rev. omar l. Dykes and the members of St. John cMe church will be holding its Mortgage Burning ceremony at 3:30 p.m.

Bishop Bobby r. Best, former pastor, will deliver the afternoon message. Bishop Best came to St. John cMe church in 1995 and served the congregation for 11 years. During his pastorate, the church membership grew. Bishop Best, along with the trustee Board, made plans to build a new and larger church edifice. on the second Sunday in March 2002, the congrega-

St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is expected to burn its mortgage Sunday. tion moved into its new the U.S. today are in fore- “grace is sufficient to meet home. closure. St. John cMe has all of our needs.” (ii For people struggling defied the odds. corinthians 12:9) through these hard ecothe public is invited to ordained ministers and nomic times, the church is attend this momentous clergy across the city are still a place of comfort. occasion. asked to bring their black nonetheless, like other it is a grateful and robes (white stoles) and consumers, when it comes exciting time in the life of participate in the procesto paying the mortgage, our church because it rep- sional. some churches find them- resents a time of completecontact the church selves hard-pressed to do ness and a fulfilling of office at 336-725-3968 for so. over 900 churches in God’s promise that his additional information.

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Jan. 31 Family and Friends Service Union Bethel a.M.e. church, 1716 richard allen lane, will observe Family and Friends service on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. the rev. henry Davis and congregation of Mt. Zion a.M.e. church of Greensboro, n.c. will render the services. the host pastor is Dr. h.S. Williams. For more information, call 336-767-2082.

Jan. 31 Family and Friends and Missionary Day pilgrim rest Missionary Baptist church, 1905 n Jackson ave., will celebrate our Family and Friends and Missionary Day on Sunday, Jan. 31, at our 11 a.m. worship service. our guest speaker will be Sister Mary Watlington from the Union chapel Baptist church in Winston-Salem. the public is invited. the rev. paul W. hart is pastor.

Feb. 6 -Mar. 5 Homiletics: The Art and Science of Preaching class Bishop Dr. tejado W. hanchell, known for his preaching with power series, recently opened registration for his new class, “homiletics: the art and Science of preaching.” the class is part of an inspirational five-week program which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 6 through March 5, at MchcWS, 930 east 14th St. the class is open to the public and a $50 registration fee is required. For more information or to register, call 336-722-3734 or visit tejadohanchell.com.

Feb. 9 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper the episcopal churchwomen of St. Stephen's episcopal church, 810 n. highland ave., will hold their annual Shrove tuesday pancake Supper on Feb. 9 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. to benefit programs and outreach. pork and turkey sausage will be available. cost: $5.00. eat in or take out. all are welcome. For more information, call elnora Gore at 336-766-2344 for more information.

Feb. 12 & 13 Agape Faith Church XO Marriage Conference agape Faith church will be hosting the Xo 2016 Marriage conference from Marriage today and Gateway church from 8-10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12 at 2101 lewisville-clemmons road, clemmons. another session will also be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13. throughout the event, marriage expert Jimmy evans will share advice designed to improve spousal relations. Sessions will include teachings from Jimmy and Karen evans, Dr. henry cloud, John Gray and tim ross. interested individuals should register online at agapefaith.com/xo2016

by Feb. 11. early registration tickets are $25 per person and $50 per couple. the ticket price at the door will be $30 per person and $60 per couple. For more information, contact the church office at 336-7669188 or at office@agapefaith.com.

Feb. 14 Honoring God’s Doorkeepers St. andrews United Methodist church ushers will have a celebration honoring God's Doorkeepers on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at 1840 Butler St. the program is free and open to the public. the rev. ronnie roseboro is the pastor. the church telephone is 336788-3421.

Opera singers, WSSU Choir to perform for fundraiser

Winston-Salem State University Choir will perform Saturday, Jan. 30 at First Baptist Church, 700 N. Highland Ave.

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Derensky cooper, director, and First Baptist church’s Music and arts Ministry is featuring opera singers baritone Kenneth overton and Soprano teresa a. Moore-Mitchell and the Winston-Salem State University choir under the direction of Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke in a benefit concert. this fundraising concert will be at

First Baptist church, 700 n. highland ave., Saturday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. proceeds will benefit the Winston-Salem State University choir’s travel and performance as a part of Midamerica productions carnegie hall concert series, May 8, 2016. the choir will perform original works of native north carolinian Maestra/composer/arranger Jacqueline hairston of Sacramento,

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Simmons-Burke, director of choral and vocal studies at WinstonSalem State University, will also be a featured soloist during the carnegie hall concert.

Kenneth overton is lauded for blending his opulent baritone with magnetic and varied portrayals that seemingly “emanate from deep within body and soul.” heralded by the

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Lesson Scripture: John 11:38-44 By the end of this lesson, we will review Jesus raising lazarus from the dead. reflect on why lazarus’ resurrection may have been both joyous and sobering. remember and celebrate the lives of those whose deaths have affected our faith.

Background: Jesus has left Judea after being threatened to be stoned for blasphemy and is now across the Jordan in the area where John the Baptist ministered. there many of John’s disciples recognized the truth of John’s teachings in Jesus. therefore, many came and believed and the work there was prosperous. now word comes that “lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.” (John 11:3), but Jesus stays two more days then announces to the twelve that lazarus

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sleeps and he must wake him. Sleep here meaning dead … Jesus knows the death is not permanent but another opportunity to Elder glorify God. after arriving in the area, Jesus Richard Wayne meets with Martha and Wood says “i am the resurrection and the life (vs25) in response to her saying Sunday lazarus would rise in the School Lesson resurrection of the last day. note here, Jesus has already brought back from the dead the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5:3542) and the widow’s son in nain (luke 7:11-16). (…according to the talmud, the Jews practiced the ancient custom of shemira, which means to guard the body. they believed that the dead person’s spirit stayed near the body for three days after death and that it was possible the person could “come back to life” during that time. By the fourth day, however, there See Lesson on B6

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Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, 5095 Lansing Drive, will have its fifth Sunday Great Family Gathering on Sunday, Jan. 31 at the 10 a.m. worship service.

Contemporary gospel artist Tye Tribbett, noted for such songs as “If He Did It Before,” “He Turned It,” and others will be the guest

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BBC for his “exceptional voice,” Overton’s interpretation of the title role in “Porgy and Bess” has been acclaimed as “breathtaking.”

He made his international debut at Deutsche Oper Berlin in the critically acclaimed production from South Africa’s Cape Town Opera. Overton portrayed Porgy with Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh, Opera Memphis, Opera Carolina, Lexington Opera Society, the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, the Paducha Symphony and on

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Overton is a winner of the Liederkranz Competition, Connecticut Opera Guild Competition, Rosa Ponselle Competition (Meriden, CT) and a national winner of the Leontyne Price Vocal Competition.

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Lesson: Jesus has spoken with Mary and Martha separately with both saying if He had been there Lazarus would not have died. Jesus’ response is that this is for the glory of God to be revealed and that resurrection will occur. Jesus gives instructions to remove the stone from the entrance to the grave. He could very easily have waved His hand, pushing the stone back, but He allowed the crowd to participate and do what they could while He did what only He could. Martha remonstrated (I like that word) with Jesus, saying Lazarus had been dead already four days and would stink and there is no chance he is still alive. So why do this? Clearly Jesus’ intent is to have the onlookers see a dead man coming back to life.

Jesus reminds Martha of His promise to her to see the glory of God. He also points out that after this, those

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Teresa A. MooreMitchell made her operatic debut performing the role of “The Monitor” in Sour Angelica with the University of North Carolina Opera program.

As a touring artist for Opera Carolina, the role of “The Mother” in “Amahl and the Night Visitors”

onlookers would believe that He had truly been sent from God. Jesus prayed out loud not asking for Lazarus to live, but to thank God for what He would do through Him, solidifying in the minds of onlookers His relationship with God and His confidence that God always hears His prayers. It’s interesting to note here “He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” This was not Jesus’ usual practice to speak loudly. Read (Matt 12:17-21) noting verse 19 in particular as to Isaiah’s prophecy of God’s chosen servant. Read also John 5:28-29. I’ve heard many preachers say that Jesus called Lazarus by name to prevent the whole graveyard from coming forth, but custom and study will point out that the grave here was occupied by family only, Lazarus was a wealthy man. It could also be that the grave itself was underground with several rooms. Anyway, wearing his funeral garb Lazarus appeared at the grave’s entrance. Jesus again instructs the onlookers to participate by removing the graveclothes and free Lazarus. God’s glory is revealed in

Tribbett would soon follow and offer the opportunity for Moore-Mitchell to enjoy her first educational tour.

Her exciting interpretation of the role would introduce thousands of young people to the wonderful world of opera. She continued her goal to reach children through opera in the numerous performances of “The Mother” in the opera, Treemonisha, for the African-American Children’s Theater in Charlotte. Moore-Mitchell has taught voice for Winston Salem State University and Davidson County Community College as an adjunct

Jesus’ divine power. Jesus overcomes the power of our last enemy death. (1Cor 15:26, 53-57). Jesus could prevent death from occurring … but according to Robert E. Wenger, Union Gospel Press, Bible Expositor Illuminator, “… in His infinite wisdom and love, He uses it to bring even greater blessings to those willing to trust Him.” Life’s Application: Mary and Martha experienced the grief that death brings for four days and Jesus showed up! All of us today who are Christians confess and believe that death is not final, but we continue our grief far beyond the four days that Mary and Martha did even though Jesus has already shown up. We must believe that God’s wisdom is indeed infinite and His love for us is unconditional and know that death, while sobering, in so many ways can indeed be joyous. We take comfort in knowing we have the gift of eternal life with hope found only in Christ. That knowledge is truly a comfort for my wife and me.

instructor. She is currently the professor of voice at Livingstone College in Salisbury.

Admission for the Jan. 30 concert is free, but donations will be received during intermission.

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This family gathering is also a time when those in attendance can wear their favorite team football jersey.

Bishop Sheldon McCarter is the senior pastor of GCACC. The public is invited to attend this service. For more information contact the church at 336661-0226.

Foundation and indicate WSSU Choir Travel #2172 in the memo section. For more information, please contact First Baptist Church at 336-722-5605 or Winston-Salem State University at 336-7502525/burkedw@wssu.edu.

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James Pickens Sr., president of the Paisley High School Alumni Association, presents Principal Gary Cone with a hand-drawn portrait of John W. Paisley, the namesake of the school.

e 2 r e t r Photos by Tevin Stinson e The Paisley High School Alumni Association presents the school’s current principal, Gary Cone, with a check for $1,500.

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During the first school board meeting of 2016, the Paisley High School Alumni Association presented the school’s current principal, Gary Cone, with a check for $1,500. Paisley is called Paisley IB Magnet School now.

James Pickens Sr., president of the association, said he is a proud graduate of Paisley High School who is a strong believer in giving back to the school and the students.

“We volunteer and help out at all the schools in the community, but naturally, because we are alumni, we care a little more about Paisley,” Pickens said, smiling.

The organization also presented Cone with a hand-drawn portrait of John W. Paisley, for whom the school at 1400 Grant Ave. is named.

Paisley served the community as principal at Kimberley Park School for over 25 years. During the meeting, Cone thanked the organization for all they do to help the students.

“We are lucky to have such an amazing alumni association like this behind us,” said Cone. “I am truly grateful.”

The J.W. Paisley High School Alumni Association is open to anyone who attended Paisley Senior High School between 1959 and 1968, the Paisley website says.

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Frances Crosby, a longtime resident of WinstonSalem, was honored with a party for her 80th birthday on Jan. 16.

Held at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, the funfilled and reflective evening was spent with a host of family members and close family friends.

Among those present were her four children, who sponsored the event: Grady Crosby, Crystal Coplin Griffen, Adolphus Coplin and Larry Coplin. Also present were her grandchildren, who co-hosted the event: Alexis Griffen and Trey Crosby.

The festive occasion included remarks and tributes from those who have known the honoree through several phases of her life.

Among the tributes were presentations by Dr. Betty Nyangoni, her only living sister; a military salute from K.G. Griffen, a U.S. Navy retiree and her sonin-law; and a stirring rendition of “Ave Maria” by Amber Garrett, her great niece. In addition to the tributes given by her family, a congratulatory letter was read from Mayor Allen Joines.

Among the achievements recognized during the celebration were her education and career, which spanned more than half a century. In her youth, Crosby attended Woodland, Skyland, Atkins and Paisley public schools.

Later, she pursued higher education and earned a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University, as well as a master’s degree from the Medical College of Georgia.

In the career that followed, Crosby served in positions including: nurse practitioner at the former Kate Biting Memorial Hospital, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Winston-Salem State University, instructor in the licensed practical nursing program at Forsyth Technical Community College, assistant professor at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, and outpatient nurse supervisor and preceptor at the Forsyth County Mental Health Center (also known as Center Point Human Services). Finally, she served as a case manager at Novant Medical Hospital Center after her retirement.

Concurrent to her busy civilian career, she also served in the United States Army Nursing Corps, from which she retired at the rank of lieutenant general.

As a person of deep faith, Crosby’s religious

devotion was also recognized during the celebration. Nearly 67 years ago, she was baptized into the first Church of Christ that was established by African-Americans in Winston-Salem.

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WSSU building receives 10 engineering awards during 2015 This shows the Student Success Center at Winston-Salem State University.

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Winston-Salem State university’s Student Success Center at hill hall building was the recent recipient of an engineering excellence honor, marking the facility’s 10th engineering award during 2015.

The american Council of engineering Companies of north Carolina has

awarded Clark nexsen, the designer of building, the 2016 grand award for engineering excellence.

The Student Success Center at hill hall building became a leadership in energy and environmental Design gold certified building in 2015. leeD is an internationally recognized green building certification sys-

tem, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, Co2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and

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sensitivity to their impacts.

Previously known as hill hall, the facility was originally designed as a science building in 1964, which sat in the heart of WSSu’s campus, vacant for seven years.

WSSu decided to renovate the existing 31,873 square-feet of usable space into a vibrant, attractive academic success center.

Saving Babies: learning how to Prevent Birth Defects

By Maya angelou CenTer for healTh equiTy

January is national Birth Defects Prevention Month, sponsored by the national Birth Defects Prevention network. Did you know that 1 out of every 33 babies born in the united States are born with a birth defect? That adds up to about 120,000 babies every year! on average, 23,000 of those babies will die each year as a result. in north Carolina, that number is close to 900 babies every year that die from birth defects, and african american babies are 2.5 times more likely to die than non-hispanic whites.

although the infant mortality (death of a baby before its first birthday) rate has steadily declined in recent decades, the rate in north Carolina over the last few years has remained largely the same. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in infants and children less than one year of age. fortunately, there are many things we can do to help prevent and treat birth defects so that children can live full and happy lives.

What is a birth defect? a birth defect is an abnormal condition that occurs either before or during birth. Birth defects can range from very mild, such as an extra finger or toe, to very serious like a heart defect, which can cause many physical, mental and medical issues. We know that some birth defects are caused by genetics, like Down’s Syndrome, and some can be caused by drugs, chemicals or medicines. however, the causes of many birth defects are not known, but scientists are working to discover why they occur so that we can work further to prevent them.

it’s also important to know you and your partner’s medical history and family medical history, since some birth defects are related to current medical conditions you may have or genetics. genetic counseling is available if you and/or your partner have a concern about possible family medical conditions.

The risk of some birth defects also increases with increased maternal age; certain tests are usually recommended for pregnant

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women aged 35 and over to test for birth defects.

What can be done to prevent birth defects? if a woman is of childbearing age it is essential that she takes precaution to prevent birth defects, even if not planning a pregnancy, by taking 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. according to the March of Dimes, folic acid is B vitamin that every cell in your body needs for normal growth and development. Taking folic acid before and during pregnancy can help reduce a baby’s risk for birth defects of the brain and spine called neural tube defects (nTDs).

The neural tube is the part of a developing baby that becomes the brain and spinal cord.

Did you know that almost half of all pregnancies are unplanned?

Taking folic acid every day as part of a healthy lifestyle can help give your baby the best start. Many birth defects develop very early during pregnancy, so it is important to maintain your own health to give yourself the best chance at having a healthy pregnancy.

Some important things to maintain your health are: *avoid alcohol, tobacco and abusing drugs (prescription and illicit)

*Wash hands often to prevent illness *Maintain good health by seeing a healthcare professional regularly; talk to your healthcare provider about any medications you use and any medical problems you have.eat a healthy diet •Maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle Taking 400mcg of folic acid every day *Make sure immunizations are up to date (including yearly flu vaccine)

*if a woman is pregnant, she should also do the following: *get early and comprehensive prenatal care *ask your employer about any substance that might be harmful to a developing baby **eat a healthy diet and maintain an active lifestyle, as you are able and is recommended by your doctor *Take a prenatal vitamin every day, and other vitamins/medications if prescribed by your doctor *get flu vaccine, and other vaccines as recommended by your doctor. for more detailed information on healthy lifestyles, pregnancy, baby and many other resources, visit the March of Dimes website at www.marchofdimes.com.

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remember that it is not only women who have a role to play in preventing birth defects!

Men should also be living healthy lifestyles and know their own and their family’s medical history to help reduce the risk of birth defects in their children.

We should all educate ourselves about birth defects prevention so that we can educate our communities and support our young families! fortunately, advances in preventive medicine, such as vaccines, better prenatal care for mothers and babies, and genetic counseling have developed new ways of preventing and treating birth defects.

How can I find out more? if you are planning on becoming pregnant or are pregnant, you can talk to your healthcare provider or your local health department about how to plan for a healthy pregnancy. for more information on birth defects contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 1-800-CDCinfo or visit www.cdc.gov/birthdefects or www.cdc.gov/pregnancy. for information on national and local efforts for birth defects prevention, contact the national Birth Defects Prevention network at http://www.nbdpn.org/inde x.php.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SOUTH FORK IMPROVEMENTS – CONTRACT #2 CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on February 1, 2016 on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of Cleveland Avenue Christian Church from IP to LO: property is located on the south side of Tenth Street between Cleveland Avenue and Mount Zion Place; property consists of ±1.11 acres and is PIN #6835-69-5830 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3285.

2. Zoning petition of Forsyth Economic Ventures, Inc. from PB-S to PB: property is located on the southeast corner of Liberty Street and Bethlehem Lane; property consists of ±0.36 acres and is PIN# 683653-3699 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3286.

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

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

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

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

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle January 21, 28, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Harry Edward Millner, also known as Harry E. Millner (15 E 2445), deceased April 29, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 27, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of January, 2016.

Marlon Millner, Administrator for Harry Edward Millner, deceased 1612 Juniper Street Norristown, PA 19401

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BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 STREET AND SIDEWALK BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,580,000 PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $310,000 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:

WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to resurface certain streets and repair and replace certain bridges.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Street and Sidewalk Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $2,000,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Street and Sidewalk Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $19,993,398,120 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $57,840,204. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $765,801. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 1st day of February, 2016.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319.

Melanie Johnson City Secretary

The Chronicle January 28, 2016

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WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to construct, renovate and improve certain parks and recreational facilities, including, among other things, playgrounds, swimming pools and a new skate park and including building, sidewalk and roadway improvements located at parks and recreational facilities.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Parks and Recreation Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $1,580,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Parks and Recreation Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $19,993,398,120 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $57,840,204. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $604,983. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 1st day of February, 2016.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319.

Melanie Johnson City Secretary

The Chronicle January 28, 2016

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JUDICIAL AUCTION - Excellent Mountain Vacation Property. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. 1 p.m. 2 Houses 13.5 acres - Personal Property. 965 Rock Creek Lane, Sparta, NC. BOYER REALTY & AUCTION. 336-372-8888

WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to upgrade and renovate existing fire stations and make improvements at the City Yard facility.

Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay the costs of making the improvements described above, in addition to funds which may be available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such Public Improvement Bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $310,000.

Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Public Improvement Bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected.

Section 4. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.

Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and if all other debt contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds (2/3rds) of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of the City shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the City and shall be approved by a majority of those who vote thereon.

Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication following its adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty (30) days after its publication as introduced, as provided in N. C. G. S. Section 159-60, and in that event, the bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City.

The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $19,993,398,120 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds to be $57,840,204. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $118,699. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 1st day of February, 2016.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319.

Melanie Johnson City Secretary

The Chronicle January 28, 2016

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Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, sealed bid proposals endorsed “South Fork Improvements – Contract No. 2” will be received by the City/County Purchasing Department in Room 16 of City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 24, 2016, when all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Consideration will be given only to Contractors who submit evidence that they are properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes to bid and perform the work described herein as the general contractor and must have proper licenses under the state laws governing their respective trades at the time of bid opening. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding and to reject any or all proposals The Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, in Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Prospective bidders are required to attend this conference.

The project generally includes furnishing, installing and placing into successful operation approximately 6,640 linear feet (LF) of 42-inch diameter and 2,240 LF of 18-inch/15-inch diameter gravity outfall replacement sewer with manholes and connections, removal and disposal of existing outfall sewer pipe and manholes, open cut installation beneath a railroad bridge, temporary bypass pumping, concrete diversion structure, demolition of existing concrete utility structures, permanent and temporary culverts, erosion control measures, site restoration and other related work.

Qualified Prime Contractors may obtain bidding documents and plans on or after Monday January 25, 2016 by contacting the office of Hazen and Sawyer, (Ms. Lisa Thomas– 4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd., Suite 375, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Tel. 704-357-3150; email lthomas@hazenandsawyer.com) upon a non-refundable payment of $175.00 for each set of plans and specifications. Individual sheets of plans and specifications will not be sold.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations:

A. Office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, Monday through Friday, (336) 727-2983.

B. ISqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (800) 364-2059.

Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any Bidding Documents obtained from any source other than the Issuing Office. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the Bidding Documents that may be issued.

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

Compliance with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Special Conditions is required on this Contract. SRF requirements are included in the Bidding Documents.

Also, compliance with the City/County Utility Commissions Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) program is required on this Contract. MBE/WBE program requirements are included in the Bidding Documents.

The City reserves the right to reject all bids or any portion of any bid they deem necessary for the best interest of the City, to accept any item or group of items unless qualified by the bidder, to acquire additional quantities at prices quoted on the Bid Form.

Instructions for submitting bids may be obtained by contacting Jerry Bates, City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, (336) 747-6939 or email (preferred): jerryjb@cityofws.org The Chronicle January 28, 2016

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