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E. Winston aquatic park on way Volume 43, Number 48

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Ground was broken on the Winston lake aquatic Park on Friday, July 22, which the city is hoping to make into a major water attraction.

Winston lake Park, which is located near the corner of new Walkertown and Waterworks roads, is a park with its own lake that’s currently used for

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fishing. From 1963 to 1992 it also had a pool, which is no longer there. The aquatic park will turn it into a water park complete with a pool, slide and lazy river.

The $5 million construction project, which is expected to be completed next year, is part of the voter-approved 2014 bond.

City council members repeatedly referred to the park as a hidden gem that would now get the atten-

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Winston lake Park,” said City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, who represents the east Ward, which contains the park.

This was music to the ears of Marva reid, president of the east Winston neighborhood association.

For many years the east Ward has lacked a public swimming pool, something that reid had been advocating to change. She plans to be among the swimmers

who come out to enjoy the pool when it’s completed next year. “i’m so excited for the children in the neighborhood because they get to benefit from this,” said reid.

The aquatic park will have a variety of attractions: *a pool that will be 82 feet long by 45 feet wide and range in depth from 3.5

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anti-Trump rally takes protest to the streets

More than 100 people protesting Donald Trump gather outside the entrance of the LJVM Coliseum on Monday, July 25.

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More than 100 people marched in the blazing heat Monday evening in protest of republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who made a campaign stop in the city.

The peaceful protest that was scheduled to be held in the 2800 block of Shorefair Drive started out slow, with

only a handful of protesters. But that quickly changed when protesters decided the parking lot of the Senior Services Building wasn’t a prime location for the antiTrump rally, and decided to take to the streets surrounding the Fairground annex, Trumps first official stop following the republican national Convention. as they marched on University Parkway, the line of protesters and number of signs discrediting Trump seemed

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north Carolina republicans flocked to presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Gov. Mike Pence, as they appeared on Monday, July 25, at the

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds annex, which seats 4,000 people.

Thousands attended the rally, where many republicans running for office spoke, just days after Trump became the party’s official nominee at last week’s GoP convention.

Most notable among the speakers were Sen. richard Burr and Gov. Pat McCrory, who had not appeared at Trump’s numerous recent visits to north Carolina.

Trump opened by saying that he felt Sen. Bernie Sanders, who lost the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, had given up by endorsing hillary Clinton. Sanders

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Clinton, after he’d gotten numerous concessions in the platform, such as free college tuition for families earning $125,000 or less and a public healthcare option.

Trump said he shared Sanders’ stance on trade, in opposing deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership,

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which Clinton now opposes, too. he said the Vermont Senator’s supporters will now vote for him because this was Sander’s main issue. During the primary, Democrats criticized Sanders for being too focused on issues of wealth inequality and getting big money out of politics, which he talked about far more than trade.

Trump said that the United States shouldn’t take refugees from the civil war in Syria, where the U.S. and its allies are currently fighting iSiS. instead, he’d build a safe zone in war-torn Syria and make Middle eastern countries pay for it.

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The n.C. naaCP is once again joining with the movements to free Kalvin Michael Smith and Dontae Sharpe – two black men supporters say were falsely accused, convicted and imprisoned for crimes they did not commit – in “major statewide actions” to demand that Gov. Pat McCrory and State attorney General roy Cooper “compel justice and hasten the Department of Justice ” to release them. "it is immoral to forget the pain of those behind bars so easily – though they may be separated from us by concrete walls and the label of criminal, they are our brothers and sisters, and they are God's children,” rev. Dr. William Barber, president of the n.C. naaCP, said in the statement.

Kalvin Smith is serving N.C. NAACP up to 29 years in prison, Events charged with the December 1995 brutal assault in Winston-Salem of an assis- *Pilgrimage for Justice For tant store manager, even Donate Sharpe and Kalvin though there was no physi- Smith, Saturday, July 30, cal evidence connecting him in Greenville, N.C., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March with the crime.

Witnesses placed Smith begins 10 a.m. at Thomas on the other side of town at Foreman Park, 400 Nash the time, and subsequent St. investigations, including by a retired FBi agent, note that *A Community Worship the Winston-Salem Police Service linked to A PilgrimDepartment’s original age for Justice For Donate investigation was shoddy at Sharpe and Kalvin Smith, Sunday, July 31, at Union best.

Cooper, however, has Baptist Church, 1200 refused to join with Smith’s North Trade St., Winstonattorneys to ask for a new Salem, 6 p.m. trial.

Cooper and McCrory are running for governor of north Carolina this year; Cooper as a Democrat and McCrory as a republican.

Dontae Sharpe has been serving a life sentence since 1994 for a murder during a drug buy in Greenville. Sharpe was reportedly offered a plea deal by the Pitt County District attorney for time served, but turned it down, saying that he could not accept it for a crime that he did not commit.

The Duke University Wrongful Convictions Clinic is working on Sharpe’s case. in a recently released statement, the n.C. naaCP and the n.C. naaCP’s youth and College Division designated Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 as not only special days of advocacy for Sharpe and Smith in Greenville and Winston-Salem respectively, but also days of tribute to the work and memory of the late Darryl hunt. at the age of 19, hunt was falsely convicted of a 1984 Winston-Salem murder. he served 19 years in prison, even though Dna evidence proved him innocent a decade before he was released. after his release, hunt worked diligently to help other victims of false prosecutions.

Darryl hunt died last March.

The civil rights organization has previously called for justice in both cases, most recently last March when the n.C. naaCP joined with the families of Smith and Sharpe in calling for the governor and state attorney general to intercede on their behalf.

“We are sending a message in north Carolina to all those running for elected office,” Barber said. “People of good will not end our advocacy on behalf of these two

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“We’re not taking one person, not one person, into this country. We have enough problems,” he said to thunderous applause.

Trump also said that other countries will have to pay more for protection by the U.S. military. He gave the example of Japan, which he said pays about half of what it costs to station military personnel there. He asked why J a p a n couldn’t pay 100 percent, while saying the Gov. McCrory United S t a t e s should be willing to walk away when negotiating such deals.

North Korean state paper DPRK praised Trump in May when he said he might withdraw troops from South Korea if the country didn’t pay more. The paper called him a “far sighted presidential candidate” who will “not get involved in the war between North and South.”

Trump repeated what has now become a familiar line about building a wall along the southern U.S. border that he’ll make Mexico pay for. He once again insulted Sen.

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to grow by the minute. The group finally settled at the corner of University and Deacon Boulevard, where they stood for more than two hours. While shouting “Dump Trump,” “Stop The Hate,” and “Build Bridges Not Walls,” protesters received support, as well as criticism, from those who drove by. Many of the hecklers were going inside to hear Trump speak.

While holding a sign that read, “Hate does not make great,” Greg Alberto said, he decided to attend the rally to prove there are voters in the area who don’t support Trump. He noted that although under the current administration North Carolina is a red state, and many are supporting Trump, i’ts important that other voices are heard.

“I know he probably sees North Carolina as a win, but if we rally together, I think we can change that,” said Alberto. “Some people may not know there is a voice of dissent. That’s why I am here today. To be that voice.”

The Rev. Carlton A.G. Eversley, senior pastor of Dellabrook Presbyterian Church and a community activist, said Trump is a dangerous character who promotes hatred and racism.

“We must all come together and fight against Trump and all forms of hatred in this country,” he continued. “The people united will never be defeated.”

Army Veteran Steve Hewett, who was one of the first protesters to arrive, said, “As a veteran, I am insulted by some of the things Donald Trump says.

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Elizabeth Warren, who is a fierce Trump critic, calling her “Pocahontas” and saying she’s the least productive senator with “a big mouth.”

He criticized CNN, which he called the “Clinton News Network,” for having panels he said were filled with people who were all against him.

He said the media was too negative in its assessment of his acceptance speech, while bragging about his post-convention bounce in the polls. (A ccording to a CNN Survey Monkey poll that came out Tuesday morning, July 26, Trump did not get a convention bounce in the polls.)

Trump characterized his convention speech, which was often criticized for being too dark, as “optimistic.”

Leading up to his Photo by Todd Luck speech, N.C. Republicans Presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds were not shy about their Annex on Monday, July 25. support of Trump. Burr matJust room “sytem” said electing Trump will when he donated to and use that recently resulted in before the rally officially ter” and that he’s never lead to the change that con- influenced politicians as a the NBA withdrawing the began, there were three been pulled over unjustly servatives want.

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“I’m convinced that Burns accused Obama ers who addressed the “We need an outsider,” Charlotte. with Trump in the White McCrory said.

Though change is a largely white crowd. of being a “racist,” stoking House, with a Republican McCrory also spoke common theme in political YouTube stars and super tension between white and majority in the House and against the Obama admin- campaigns, the tone of the Trump fans from black Americans. He also Senate, you will get what istration’s policies on the rally was a bit different. Fayetteville, Lynette felt anger and criticism you asked for,” said Burr.

Affordable Healthcare Act, Rep. Mark Meadows was “Diamond” Hardaway and aimed at Trump is being When McCrory intro- admitting Syrian refugees one of several speakers Rochelle “Silk” unfairly targeted. duced Pence, he also said and environmental regula- who said things like Richardson, said that “If you’re going to be Trump can fix the federal tion. He even opened with Clinton would look better African-Americans need to mad at anybody, be mad at government since he’s not a joke about restrooms that “in prison orange than get off the “Democratic the citizens of the United a part of it. Trump now referenced HB 2, a contro- Democrat blue,” which the Plantation.” South Carolina States because we put him says he’s an “outsider” versial law restricting crowd would respond with Televangelist Mark Burns where he is right now,” he after he was part of the transgender public rest- a chant of “Lock her up!” said. said that “blue lives

“When he says things like he knows more about foreign policy than our Army generals, I have a real issue with that,” he said. “He has to be stopped.”

Hewett also discussed his distrust for the Republican Party nominee for vice president, Mike Pence, who made his first appearance alongside Trump on Monday. He mentioned that neither Trump nor Pence are capable of running this country.

City native Tim Ferguson said, as an African-American he is disgusted with some of the things Trump says. He said Trump is someone American voters can’t let into the White House.

“We have to have someone better,” he said.

“He doesn’t even know how to talk to people on live television. He is bringing racism back, and we can’t have that in the White House.”

After a brief interview with The Chronicle, Ferguson got into a shouting match with someone who made a racial comment directed at the protesters. Ferguson said it’s obvious what kinds of people are causing the problems here.

While tempers did flare when supporters and protesters came face to face, officers with the WinstonSalem Police Department and other agencies in the area made sure the protest and rally stayed peaceful.

According to sources, one protester had to be removed from inside the annex by police.

Outside the event, more than 50 officers made a barrier between protesters and supporters leaving designated parking areas following the event.

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Greensboro native Jacob Townsend said he was impressed with how law enforcement officers

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Residents listen intensely during the Safer 12th Community Forum held at the Winston Lake Family YMCA on Thursday, July 21. The event was hosted by Rep. Alma Adams, and was designed to bring stakeholders together to discuss the increase in violent crimes.

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L a s t w e e k Congresswoman Alma Adams sat down with city officials, local faith leaders, and members of the community to discuss the recent rise in gun violence in the city and across the nation.

Adams, the Representative for District 12 which currently includes parts of Guilford and Forsyth Counties, said she felt it is important to hold an open conversation with the stakeholders in the community to discuss the issue. She mentioned the recent rise in gun violence in Winston-Salem is a reflection of what has become a problem for cities across the nation.

“The issues we are facing in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County mirror a number of the issues we are facing in communities across the country,” said Adams. “Our country has failed to pass sensible gun

safety reform measures and gun violence is ripping our neighborhoods.”

In just seven months, the city has already seen 15 homicides, double the amount for all of 2015.

According to the WinstonSalem Police Department, there has also been an increase in aggravated assaults, which refers to incidents where a weapon was used but the victim survived, and drive by shootings.

At the national level, major cities have seen 114 more murders than last year, as well as increases in rapes and robberies. Last month, Adams was one of 130 Democratic lawmakers who participated in a sit-in on the House floor in protest of Republicans’ unwillingness to vote on a bill that would expand background checks and ban gun sales to those on the “no-fly” watch list.

“We have to get past being silent about this issue and begin to have conversations. That’s the

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reason we are here today,” she continued. “We are well overdue for a conversation that will bring all sides together.”

During the Safer 12th Community Forum held at the Winston Lake Family YMCA, more than 100 community members listened intensely as council member Derwin Montgomery, Chief Barry Rountree, Rev. Alvin Carlisle and Brother Effrainguae Muhammad conversed about different initiatives they have helped establish to combat the recent rise in violent crimes and improve the relationship between the community and law enforcement.

Chief Barry Rountree discussed the efforts of the WSPD. He noted the construction of three police substations and the Winston-Salem Police Foundation are just some of the ways they are looking to improve the relationship between police and citizens.

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The Safer 12th Community Forum hosted by Rep. Alma Adams brought together various stakeholders in the community to discuss the recent increase in violent crimes. The panel which featured city officials, local faith leaders, and community activists was held at the Winston Lake Family YMCA on Thursday, July 21.

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“Those substations are going to allow us to be more involved in the community,” he said. “It is important to this department that we have a working relationship with the people we serve.”

Representative for the East Ward Derwin Montgomery talked about the city’s efforts. He mentioned City Council’s decision to provide additional funds for S.O.A.R (Successful Outcomes After Release), a program designed that provides job training for those recently released from prison, and the Winston-Salem Urban League’s summer employment program.

Montgomery noted, “When discussing the violence that we see in Winston-Salem and other cities across America, we must also address the social economic issues that undergird the violence.”

“It’s very simple,” he continued. “We cannot separate the social economic issues that are

aligned with the violence.

The policies that the City Council works for will continue to address these issues.”

Third vice president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity Rev. Alvin Carlisle discussed the faith community’s efforts to build a better community.

Carlisle said the Conferences’ initiatives attack the issue by focusing on decreasing poverty and making education more accessible for those who come from lowincome households.

He said, “It is the mission of the Conference to cultivate mindsets that will cause people to realize that all lives have value, and all lives are important.”

Community activist Brother Effrainguae Muhammad wrapped up the panel discussion by discussing the importance of community policing. He also urged community members to do what they can to reduce crime.

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“We can’t expect law enforcement to fix this problem alone. We have to do our part as well.”

Muhammad said local members of the Nation of Islam have established the Squash the Beef Hotline that will set up conflict resolution centers that will end senseless disagreements that lead to shooting deaths.

“This is a preventable measure we are doing,” he said. “Many of those who have lost their lives have been because of ego.”

Following a brief Q and A session with residents, Rep. Adams thanked the panelists for their participation and urged them to continue to fight gun violence in the community.

“This is something I am very adamant about,” she said. “As you continue to fight here locally, I will continue to fight in Congress.”

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Residents of the SalemtowneRetirement community look on as the final piece of wood is placed on the Health Care Community Center on Wednesday, July 20.

Construction workers secure the final piece of wood atop the Health Care Community Center at Salemtowne Retirement community on Wednesday, July 20.

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Salemtowne President and CEO Marke Steele talks about the new healthcare center during the “topping out” ceremony held on Wednesday, July 20.

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Salemtowne commemorates new health care center

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week dozens of residents and employees of Salemtowne came together for a “topping out” ceremony to commemorate the construction of their new innovative Health Care Community Center.

“Topping out” ceremonies mark the moment when the final roofing piece is placed on top of the tallest building on a construction site. Residents of Salemtowne, a nonprofit retirement community, signed the plank of wood before it was set into place atop the 127,000 square foot building which will house a variety of new health care

spaces for residents.

According to president and CEO Mark Steele, once the center is completed around this time next year, residents will be able to receive treatment from trained professionals without the hassle of leaving the comfort of their living quarters. He also mentioned the new center is three times larger than the community’s current health care center.

“It’s a great day here at Salemtowne,” said Steele.

“This healthcare center is going to offer every amenity you would have in a household. A kitchen, a living room, a dining room, these private apartments are designed to meet the needs of our residents.”

‘The Graduating Class That Never Was’plans reunion

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The 10 Atkins High Reunion Classes of 1942, 1943-44 and 1946-1952 will kick off their Labor Day Reunion by honoring a “graduating class” that never had the distinction of walking across the hallowed stage of Atkins High School auditorium.

There are many of those persons who still have some nostalgia about never getting that “diploma” from one of the state’s most elite black high schools of that era.

Two such persons are the Honorable Judge Denise Hartsfield and Council Woman Denise Adams, who often wax eloquently about not having such glory of that Atkins experience.

Hartsfield’s father was a teacher at Atkins at that time.

A banquet along with a cap and gown ceremony is being planned for this event.

It is set for Saturday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hanes Mall Boulevard. The theme for the special reunion is still being worked out by the reunion committee.

The evening will include a fashion show, liturgical dancers, line dancers, special musical selections, dancing and din-

ner. There will be a presentation of special awards to those local “alumni” and from out of state guests who formerly attended Atkins and have made outstanding and successful contributions over a span of nearly a quarter of a century.

Tickets for this event are $30 per person or $240 for a reserved table of eight.

The celebration will begin on Friday, Sept. 2 with registration, a “meet and greet,” plus an array of fun, music and games. The Willie Mae Gray Hospitality Suite will be opened that evening and throughout the reunion celebration. The suite is sponsored by her daughter, Turquoise Erving, whose mother was a member of the class of 1944 and was one of the planners for this reunion for many years.

A Sunday worship service will be held at one of our local churches followed by an afternoon picnic at a city park to culminate the three day festivities. Annie Pearl Wilson is the program coordinator and David Peay is one of the reunion coordinators.

For celebration tickets and or more information, call Annie P. Wilson at 336723-8149.

Senior Services receives gift from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Senior Services, Inc., announced that it has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help provide meals for local elderly residents in need.

Senior Services will use the gift to provide food for homebound seniors enrolled in its Meals-on-Wheels program.

“Senior Services is extremely grateful for the 2016 contribution from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation,” said Richard Gottlieb, president and CEO of Senior Services. “It is gratifying to have our Meals-on-Wheels program recognized in such a meaningful way by an organization that shares our commitment to hunger relief and believes that the nutrition needs of the frail elderly are a priority.”

The seven programs under the Senior Services umbrella respond to the needs of older adults in Forsyth County, providing and coordinating services that enable area seniors to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, living with dignity. Meals-on-Wheels, one of the agency’s two nutrition programs, which makes possible the home delivery of approximately 1,200 meals each weekday through a corps of more than 1,800 volunteers, will use the Food Lion gift to provide 400 hot, nutritious meals for seniors in need, along with supplemental grocery bags of shelf-stable foods, friendly visits and allimportant safety checks.

Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $9 million in grants.

During the ceremony, Salemtowne board of trustees chair Peggy Carter said she was delighted to see how far construction has come in just a year’s time. Carter mentioned the completed center will be a real asset to the community.

Salemtowne is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Winston-Salem that promotes the wellbeing of its residents by providing a caring environment.

Salemtowne is an ecumenical community that reflects the Moravian values of individual respect, hospitality, lifelong learning, and love of the arts.

U.S. tentatively OKs flights to Cuba from Charlotte, other cities

BY JOAN LOWY AND SCOTT MAYEROWITZ ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Scheduled commercial airline service to Havana from 10 American cities, including Charlotte, won tentative government approval July 7, advancing President Barack Obama's effort to normalize relations with Cuba.

Eight U.S. airlines will begin a total of 20 round-trip daily flights as early as this fall between the U.S. and the Cuban capital, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. It has been more than 50 years since the last scheduled air service from the U.S. to the communist island nation.

Besides Charlotte, the U.S. cities are: Atlanta; Houston; Los Angeles; Newark, New Jersey; New York; and four in Florida _ Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa.

The airlines are Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United.

Foxx said the decision won't be final until later this summer in order to provide a 30-day public comment period. Last month, the Transportation Department

announced the approval of six U.S. airlines to begin service as early as this fall to other Cuban cities.

Most Americans still cannot legally visit Cuba. But the Obama administration has eased rules to the point where travelers are now free to design their own ``peopleto-people'' cultural exchange tours with little oversight. Airlines still need to record – and keep for five years – the official reason why someone travels to Cuba, so reservation systems have been revamped to allow passengers to select one of the 12 permitted categories. They include family visits, official business, educational or religious activities.

U.S. citizens' interest in visiting Cuba has swelled since relations between the two nations started to thaw in December 2014. Nearly 160,000 U.S. leisure travelers flew to Cuba last year, along with hundreds of thousands of Cuban-Americans visiting family.

Scott Mayerowitz reported from New York.

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“I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well.”

CHARLOTTE (AP) Michael Jordan finally spoke out on Monday about racial tensions in America in hopes of easing conflicts between blacks and law enforcement.

The NBA great and n Charlotte Hornets owner announced he is giving $1 million to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and another $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The aim is to help build trust need to find solutions that following several shoot- ensure people of color ings around the country. receive fair and equal treat“As a proud American, ment AND that police offia father who lost his own cers - who put their lives on dad in a senseless act of the line every day to proviolence, and a black man, tect us all - are respected I have been deeply troubled and supported.” by the deaths of AfricanSpike Lee tweeted: Americans at the hands of “DO NOT SLEEEP ON law enforcement MJ.” NBA and angered by player Jared the cowardly and Dudley tweethateful targeting ed: “There u go and killing of MJ.” police officers,” Jordan won Jordan said in a six NBA chamstatement.

“I pionships with grieve with the the Chicago families who Bulls and have lost loved became one of ones, as I know the most popuJordan their pain all too lar and respectwell.” ed basketball players in the Jordan's father was world. killed in 1993 in a botched After retiring, he carjacking in North became the majority owner Carolina. Daniel Green and of the Hornets in 2010. his friend Larry Demery “Over the past three were convicted of killing decades I have seen up 56-year-old James Jordan close the dedication of the along U.S. 74 and dumping law enforcement officers his body in South Carolina. who protect me and my Both were sentenced to life family,” Jordan said. “I in prison. have the greatest respect The high-profile Jordan for their sacrifice and servhas been notoriously silent ice. I also recognize that for over the years when it many people of color, their comes to his opinions on experiences with law politics or social justice enforcement have been difissues, which has drawn ferent than mine. I have some criticism. decided to speak out in the But he said Monday he hope that we can come “can no longer stay silent” together as Americans, and on the issue. through peaceful dialogue “I was raised by parents and education, achieve who taught me to love and constructive change.” respect people regardless Jordan said he chose of their race or back- the Institute for ground, so I am saddened C o m m u n i t y - P o l i c e and frustrated by the divi- Relations because its polisive rhetoric and racial ten- cy and oversight work is sions that seem to be get- focused on building trust ting worse as of late,” and promoting best pracJordan said in the state- tices in community policment. “I know this country ing. He gave to the is better than that. ... We NAACP Legal Defense

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Family fears for autistic man's safety after police shooting

MIAMI (AP) — The autistic man who was the intended target of a police bullet is suffering from emotional distress, not eating and traumatized following the shooting of his caretaker.

Arnaldo Rios' mother, Gladys Soto, said during a Saturday news conference that she is worried about the safety of her son, who wandered back to the site of the Monday, July 18 shooting a day later, threw himself on the ground and shouted: “I hate the police, I hate the police,” The Miami Herald reported Saturday.

“It's too emotional to see your baby caught up in something like this,” Soto said.

Miriam Soto said her brother is suffering from night terrors and is not sleeping or eating.

“He's not the same anymore,” Miriam Soto said of her brother.

The four North Miami police officers who aimed rifles at Rios and his black therapist, Charles Kinsey, in the middle of an intersection were responding to a 911 call about a suicidal man with a gun. Rios sat cross-legged. He yelled. He didn't obey commands to lie down with his hands up, as Kinsey was doing, and he fidgeted with a metal object.

One of the officers, Jonathan Aledda, thought the disabled man was about to shoot Kinsey, who was trying to coax Rios back to a nearby group home, the police union has said. The officer fired three shots at Rios because he thought he was a threat, but he missed and accidentally struck Kinsey in the leg.

The metal object turned out to be a toy truck and there was no suicide threat.

Monday's shooting was the latest in a violent month of police shootings, but it also highlights the difficulties officers have in identifying people with autism. The characteristics of autism range from mild quirks or obsessions, to people who can't communicate, yell and occasionally become violent.

The family's attorney Matthew Dietz on Saturday criticized the officers' training in dealing with people with mental illness.

“After they knew that he had autism, what did they do?

They threw him on the ground,” Dietz said.

Fund, the nation's oldest civil rights law organization, to support its work in support of reforms aimed at building trust and respect between communities and

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While Jordan said the contributions alone won't be enough to solve the problem, he added: “I hope the resources will help both organizations make a positive difference. We are privileged to live in the world's greatest country - a country that has provided my family and me the greatest of opportunities.

“The problems we face didn't happen overnight and they won't be solved tomorrow, but if we all work together, we can foster greater understanding, positive change and create a more peaceful world for ourselves, our children, our families and our communities.”

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Change in law enforcement action begins with a blink

It has happened again. A police officer shot an unarmed black man. This time the officer is Latino, and the situation is utterly unbelievable. As CNN reports it, in North Miami, an African-American caregiver, who was lying in the street trying to help an autistic patient, was shot in the leg after he yelled out what was happening, saying that no guns were needed and asked police to back down.

African-American Charles Kinsey, a behavior therapist, was shot Monday, July 18, by police as he was on his back with his hands up and was yelling to police that the autistic patient he was trying to help did not have a gun and that he was trying to help the patient. A video post on Wednesday, July 20, showed Kinsey in that position.

But a North Miami police officer still shot Kinsey in the leg. Police said it was a mistake; the officer was trying to shoot the autistic man because they thought he had a gun and was about to harm Kinsey (even though Kinsey told them otherwise).

"The [union] is now trying to say they intended to shoot my client, and instead they shot my employee," Clint Bower, who employs Kinsey at the facility where the autistic man lives, told CNN's "New Day" on Friday, July 22. "To me, that's just outrageous."

Officer Jonathan Aledda, who has been placed on administrative leave, issued a statement in the form of a text message: "I took this job to save lives and help people. I did what I had to do in a split second to accomplish that, and hate to hear others paint me as something I'm not."

But maybe that’s not quite true.

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Author Malcolm Gladwell says in his stellar book “Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking” that what we think of as decisions made in the blink of an eye are much more complicated than assumed. He used the example of the shooting of Amadou Diallo, which happened on Feb. 4, 1999. Amadou Diallo, a 23-year-old immigrant from Guinea, was shot and killed by four New York City Police Department plain-clothed officers, who fired a combined total of 41 shots, 19 of which struck Diallo, outside his apartment in The Bronx. All four officers were charged with second-degree murder and acquitted at trial in Albany, New York. Diallo was unarmed at the time of the shooting.

Gladwell draws on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology to show how the difference between good decision-making and bad depends on how people focus on the details before them. The Diallo shooting sparked a number of experiments that were conducted with both undergraduate volunteers and police officers playing a computer game where they must choose whether to shoot or not to shoot a target who may be white or black, on the basis of whether or not they are armed. Such studies find that participants made slower and less accurate decisions on whether to shoot an unarmed black target than an unarmed white target, and were quicker and more likely to correctly decide to shoot an armed black target than an armed white target.

The decision-making depends on what is in the psyche at the time. So, it does have something to do with the background of a person. People might not be painting Aledda something he is not.

According to Kinsey’s attorney, Hilton Napoleon II, Kinsey was on the ground handcuffed for 20 minutes after he was shot before an ambulance arrived.

“We really need to look at how policing is approached today, because this should not happen in our country,” Napoleon said.

We agree. Try retraining law enforcement officers to do the right thing in the blink of an eye.

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We have to work together to end racial profiling, Jim Crow policies To the Editor:

With much sorrow, I learned of the recent deaths of Mr. Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Mr. Philando Castile in Minnesota, again involving racial profiling.

Then, as our city and nation were sharing this great grief together, the cycle of racial profiling and violence came full circle with tragic five officer deaths in Dallas on July 7.

As a young African-American male from a lowincome neighborhood, I can relate to being harassed by local police officers who would shadow my car because of its tinted windows and flashy car rims looking for some type of assumed illegal activity.

I quickly learned how to divert the police officers by driving into well-lit shopping areas to stop the racial profiling.

I have been blessed to date because I have never been stopped and brutalized, arrested or killed.

As a faith-based leader, I hear a persistent Cry for a Great Awakening to end the senseless racial profiling of the hardworking, everyday people of color. It is time to forge a new path of justice, trust, and integrity for our country’s law enforcement agencies.

We have to work together to end this systemic racial profiling as well as the silent and hidden Jim Crow policies perpetuating institutional racism throughout our city and nation.

If not, we will continue to eulogize too many more of our black brothers and police officers. A city or nation that accepts prejudice and racism as the status quo cannot

continue to thrive, because every human life must matter.

Rev. Robert Leak III President, New South Community Coalition President, Easton Neighborhood Association Winston-Salem

Trump's visits to N.C. won’t make up for incompetentcy To the Editor:

It’s no surprise that [Donald]Trump has run his campaign like his failed businesses: incompetently and with no regard for anyone but himself.

Donald Trump’s second visit to North Carolina this month can’t make up for the fact that he lags far behind Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party in fundraising, campaign infrastructure and, as we’ve seen at the RNC, party unity.

Winning elections takes hard work, and while Democrats have and will continue to do that work through November, Trump seems content to pop in for a visit every couple of weeks.

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2016 presidential politics feels like a roller coaster Ron Rogers

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I’ve been following politics since I was 10 years old. Over the years I’ve seen some pretty wild stuff.

The 1968 Democratic Convention comes to mind.

All the turmoil in the world and in Chicago made it a perfect storm that paved the way for Richard Nixon to narrowly win the election that November.

The 1992 race also was unusual with George H. Bush’s re-election bid overshadowed by the Ross Perot Factor. Things

occurred that people had never seen. Clinton went on to win that election.

Ross Perot received 20 percent of the votes casted.

2016 is off the chain with Donald Trump in the mix. I have to rate this year’s presidential election race the topsy-turvy one.

Trump has surged to becoming the GOP nominee on the foundation of hate, ignorance and absurdity. His convention last week was horrible, showing everyone how divided the GOP is. It was the darkest convention I’ve ever witnessed. Those who think it was a great success (including candidate Trump) should get some sort of free mental health care treatment.

Trump’s campaign reminds me of other race-

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based presidential campaigns: Barry Goldwater in 1964 and George Wallace 1968 and 1972. I remember those campaigns clearly and the fear that ran through my mind back then. The good news is that according to a CNN Survey Monkey poll that came out this morning (July 26), Trump did not get a convention bounce in the polls. Let’s hope it means that America rejected the hate and darkness that came out of the GOP Convention last week.

I’m really proud of Hillary Clinton’s pick for vice president: Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia. I’m a native Virginian, born and raised in Richmond.

Kaine was elected to City Council, mayor, lieutenant governor, governor

and U.S. senator.

During his 2012 bid for the U.S. Senate, I ran into Kaine at the Richmond Public Library. He was there donating books. I got to talk with him for a few minutes about the campaign that year. He told me it a was tough campaign, but that he was confident he and President Obama would win in the end, and they did.

Ron Rogers creates political cartoons for The Chronicle. He has worked at several newspapers nationwide. He was documented as the only AfricanAmerican political cartoonist on the staff of a daily newspaper in the United States when he worked at the South Bend Tribune in Indiana.

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I t seems as though c h a l lenges, uncerGuest t a i n t y, Columnist tragedies and economic downturns are taking hold of the world on a daily basis. The nightly news seems always to turn into breaking news and the news paints a morbid picture of doom and gloom.

Just days ago, we had a terrible shooting with lives lost in Munich Germany. Less than a month ago we had a terrorist attack in Nice France.

Closer to home we have had shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota.

Police have been killed in Louisiana and Texas. Some of us are asking the question, does any life matter?

Recently, Great Britain pulled out of the European Union and it has affected the world’s economic stability. Here in the states, the Dow Jones has taken a big hit and 401k plans are suffering. Where are we headed economically? That question is on the minds of many of us.

If all of the aforementioned wasn’t enough, the presidential candidates of the major parties, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are throwing punches at each other on an hourly basis.

The Republican National Convention just finished days ago in Cleveland, Ohio and the Democratic National Convention is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this week.

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My advice is to get out and vote in November. If we end up with a golf course developer as the President of the United States of America, we only have ourselves to blame because we didn’t vote. Do we want a wall divider or a bridge builder? You know the answer to that question. Let us not be lulled to sleep because we think insanity doesn’t stand a chance. Remember, crazy does happen.

Here is what we need going forward in these uncertain times.

A few days ago, I picked up a book I hadn’t read in a while titled, “The Leadership Challenge” by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. Some of the sections are titled: “Set the Example: Do What You Say You Will Do” and “Confronting and Changing The Status Quo.” Over time, many of us have developed thoughts and ideas about the leadership question. Let me toss out a few good leadership characteristics for your review and consideration.

I believe leaders should be good listeners. Without listening, it is difficult to know what people are thinking. Those who lead get a number of new ideas and approaches from just listening to other folks.

Having a vision is another important trait that leaders must have.

While tomorrow is not promised, we must plan for it. Being a visionary means seeing the possibilities and then making it happen.

Leaders must also understand the difference being liked and being

respected. Many years ago now, one of my mentors, Dr. Lionel Hodge Newsome a former president at Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte N.C. said to me that being liked for your decision is akin to the Dow Jones; you are up one day and down the next day. He told me further that if you base your decisions on being liked that you will not last very long.

There is not one of us who wants to be disliked but being respected is a much higher calling. Leaders unfortunately have to say unpleasant things to people at times. One of the keys is to do it with compassion.

Understanding that people have feelings goes a long way in tempering unpleasantness with some humanness.

Mentoring future leaders is a component of leadership that is extremely important. Leaders have a responsibility to shape and to mold the skills of future leaders. It is my opinion that organizations that foster mentorship will continue to have in place great leadership.

Lastly, leaders must be confident and be risk takers. They must have presence and others must see it and feel it. Leaders who serve as change agents are good risk-takers.

Obviously, the continued growth of our great country will require risk takers.

New leaders on a national level will be chosen soon and their leadership will be at the forefront. Our ability to understand will help us in the years to come.

NBA, LGBTQ, WNBA, BLM: Alphabet soup of inconsistency Bill Turner

Guest Columnist

The letters NBA, WNBA, LGBTQ and BLM circle around pro sports entertainment on the one hand, and possibly the two most controversial special interest groups on the other. Except for those who have lived under a soundproof solid rock over the past quarter century, the initials NBA and, to a lesser extent, the WNBA, are household tattoos.

The abbreviation LGBTQ is short form for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning. BLM is the acronym for the relatively new and much maligned (and, in my view, the much more misunderstood) Black Lives Matter movement. And, from the conservatives’ point of view, both LGBTQ and BLM are lightning-bolt abbreviations that are usually not spoken in the same sentence as NBA and WNBA; that is, not until recently.

Of late, in an unprecedented move, the NBA pulled its 2017 All Star Weekend out of Charlotte: a business – and, according to the NBA – a moral decision made in reaction to a so-called ethical and political judgment made by the North Carolina legislature that was centered on LGBTQ. That takes us to yet another contraction, HB 2. House Bill 2 is best

Members of the New York Liberty basketball team stand during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner before a game against the Atlanta Dream, Wednesday, July 13, in New York. During the New York Liberty's mid-morning game Wednesday, Liberty players stood in solidarity as they donned all-black warm-ups in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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known because it eliminated protections for LGBTQ, among other civil and human rights’ concerns.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the verdict by so much as saying it was boosted by the NBA’s business partners – Fortune 500 companies that are also known by alphabets such as ESPN, CBS, TNT, and ABC – who last year signed a deal with the NBA in the amount of $24 billion over the next decade.

This financial slam dunk doesn’t include other NBA partners that are the globally influential standard-bearers and household names of corporate America: Coca-Cola, Verizon, PepsiCo and beer giant Anheuser-Busch.

In reaction, N.C. Republican Gov. Pat McCrory said, "American families should be on notice that the selective corporate elite are imposing their political will on communities in which they

do business, thus bypassing the democratic and legal process." Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts said she was "deeply disappointed" that HB 2 bill caused the NBA to move the game, which was estimated to bring more than $125 million to the Queen City.

Some LGBTQ activists must get a real kick out of that irony.

The uniformity of the NBA’s relatively unprecedented decision to support LGBTQ rights did not

extend to the judgment of its sister league, the WNBA, who last week fined the Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury $5,000 each because players wore black T-shirts during pregame warm-ups in the wake of recent shootings by and against police officers.

According to WNBA officials, the shirts violated the league's uniform policy.

According to that policy, “all shirts worn during

warm-ups must be the Adidas brand — the league's official outfitter — and may not be altered in any way.”

Top NBA players jumped from the bench and social media lit up like a scoreboard following the WNBA’s punishment of players who supported BLM, calling it out like a double-dribble or a technical foul, as in double standard, raising the question: Does the NBA and WNBA play by two sets of rules?

What became of treating people the same? Who fouled the belief that what is decent and respectable for a man is equally noble for a woman? Does corporate America draw the line that separates the differences between groups such as LGBTQ and BLM when it comes to the fight for justice? When it comes to LGBTQ and BLM, the NBA and WNBA should practice another way of putting the old adage “What’s good for the gander – a male goose – ought to be good for the entire flock.”

The way the NBA handled the NC/LGBTQ muddle, as contrasted to the way the WNBA/BLM tangle played out, had put a wedge between these two natural allies. Let’s add IM to the glossary of abbreviations and acronyms: Inconsistency Matters!

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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Happy Hill Park will get $5 million in renovations from the voter approved 2014 bonds.

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Bond projects will transform city parks

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The next few years will see a transformation in parks across the city thanks to bond projects currently in the works.

The bonds will address many capital needs at aging local parks while also creating new amenities and three new parks. The recreation and parks bond was one of five bonds approved by voters in 2014. It garnered 69 percent of the vote.

Only the street and sidewalk bond received more votes.

“That tells you that the community values your recreation and parks facilities,” said Recreation and Parks Director Tim Grant.

The recreation bonds totaled $30.85 million. There are bond projects in every ward in the city, with most of the money being spent on the east side of the city.

The East Ward is the biggest recipient with $11.5 million dollars for projects like the Happy Hill Park renovations. Happy Hill Park is among the largest recreation bond projects at $5 million. The project is currently in its design phase and will over-

haul the park, which is in need of repair.

Improvements will include new picnic shelters, playing fields, more parking and expanding the park to Liberia Street.

The tennis courts, which are currently unuseable, will be done away with. Grant said that Recreation and Parks wasn’t able to get the money to repair them in the past. He said other tennis courts at other places, such as Hathaway Park, are also closed because they’re in disrepair.

He said because of Grant limited resources, the department focuses on maintaining courts that are heavily used or that host league and tournament play.

There’s also a $5 million project currently under construction for a Winston Lake Aquatics Facility. Other projects in the ward are Winston Lake Golf Course renovations, building a gymnasium at Sedge Garden Recreation Center, and water spraygrounds at both Sedge Garden and Rupert Bell parks.

Spraygrounds are enclosed areas with motion activated sprinklers. Grant said they’ll be a great place for parents to take their kids to play in the water without having to get dressed for the pool. The new bond projects will let Winton-Salem join

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simulated river with a waterfall and bamboo spray misters and water jets along the river channel.

There will also be new parking lots with 182 new parking spaces added to accommodate the expected crowds.

Recreation and Parks Director Tim Grant said he expects Winston Lake to become a major draw.

Grant, who retires next week, said the park will have something for everyone.

“When this project is finished, I want you to find

every person who can’t swim and get them over here,” he said.

Construction on the park was delayed earlier this year as the City Council looked for a bidder that could meet its criteria for minority participation.

Winston Lake Road between Waterworks Road and the lake is closed for construction on Monday and is expected to remain closed for 60 days.

Customers renting shelters 2, 3 and 4 can access them by taking Greensboro Road to Winston Lake Road.

shelter, playground, amphitheater, access to the Muddy Creek Greenway, a walking trail and a dog park. There’s also $1 million used to acquire land near the intersection of Bethabara Road and Shattalon Drive for a new park.

Along with the bonds, Recreation and Parks also got $992,000 for capital improvements from the city’s general fund this fiscal year. These improvements include ceiling and roof repairs at the Sims Recreation Center. There’ll be basketball court resurfacing at Crawford, Skyland, Reynolds Park, Old Town, Hanestown, Blum, Belview and Hathaway parks.

Bolton Park will have walking trail resurfacing, a new hydration station and exercise equipment replacement. The money also covers expanding parking at the popular South Fork Recreation Center, replacing a wall at Grace Court, picnic shelter renovations, softball field improvements and soccer field renovations and irrigation.

Grant said the money from the bonds and the city budget only addresses some of the capital recreation needs. He said the city is aware of the need to update decades-old recreation centers and hopes to address that in the future. He said the money going to improve parks is a good investment that will make the city an even more desirable place to work and live.

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cities like Greensboro and Charlotte in having spraygrounds located around the city.

The Southeast Ward is the second largest recipient with $8.23 million. This includes $4 million for Quarry Park construction, which will turn the former 220acre Vulcan Quarry into a park with a freshwater lake surround by cliffs, which is expected to be a major draw to the area.

“It’s going to be a totally unusual experience for people,” said Grant.

Also in the ward is a $4 million project for Salem Lake Marina. A large section of the popular park is currently closed for construction, which will add a new playground, a new multifunctional marina center, new restrooms and expanded lakefront activities. Nearby Reynolds Park will also be getting a sprayground.

The Northeast Ward got $1.73 million split among many bond projects. These include a water spraygound at Mineral Springs Pool, Winston Lake Golf Course renovations, Carver tennis court resurfacing and improvements at Bowen Boulevard, Fairview, Nichols and Blum Parks.

There are many other improvements and additions to parks in the rest of the city, along with new parks. There’s $3 million for the construction currently happening to create the new Jamison Park on 36 acres of land the city owns on Meadowlark Drive. It will include parking, a picnic

The Winston-Salem Urban League announces Black & Blue, Community-Police Town Halls. The three town-hall series is designed to allow members of the community, community leaders and the police department to channel frustration into a constructive solution-oriented dialogue.

The first town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m., today, Thursday, July 28, at the Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. 5th St. It will be an opportunity for the community to present concerns and solutions to challenges that harm healthy relationships between police and communities of color.

The event will be led by Dr. Kimya Dennis, a criminologist and sociologist and assistant professor from Salem College; the Rev. Willard Bass, executive director of the Institute for Dismantling Racism; and James Perry, president and CEO of the Winston-

Salem Urban League.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Go to https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/black-blue-town-hall1-tickets-26695365557 to register.

The second town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, also at the Winston-Salem Urban League. It will present solutions to the challenges raised at the first town hall and will be led by the same team.

Go to https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/black-blue-town-hall2-tickets-26695376590 to register.

The third town hall will be held in mid-fall on a date to be announced. It will feature a keynote by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt.

Eberhardt, is a Stanford University professor who was awarded a 2014 MacArthur fellowship for her study of the of racial biases in criminal justice systems.

The series is supported by several collaborating organizations and support-

ers including: Black Chamber of Commerce, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Dismantling Racism, N.A.A.C.P., WinstonSalem Police Department and Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals.

Funding support has been provided by the United Way of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem Foundation and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

James Perry remarked, "Resolving tensions between police and the African-American community is of the utmost importance. African-Americans residents in Winston-Salem seek a trusting relationship with police. And the Winston-Salem police department is committed to protect and serve. I am confident that through constructive dialogue, we can overcome challenges and prevent the atrocities that have afflicted Baton Rouge, Dallas, St. Paul, Ferguson, Chicago, New York and countless other cities."

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rALeIGH — The NBA All-Star Game's exit from North Carolina because of a law limiting protections for LGBT people represents some of the worst publicity yet for republican Gov. Pat McCrory's re-election campaign, even as he dismisses the move as political correctness gone too far.

The 2017 event's departure from Charlotte deprives the state of an estimated $100 million economic impact and comes after the law prompted PayPal and Deutsche Bank to cancel plans to add hundreds of jobs. The law known best for its restrictions on transgender bathroom access looms large in an election season that includes one of the nation's most closely watched governor's races. on Friday, McCrory told Charlotte radio station WFAe that the NBA's decision was “total P.C. B.S.” “It's an insult to our city. It's an insult to our state. And I think it sets a dangerous precedent of the corporate sports and entertainment elite basically asking for a quid pro quo on legislation or else they'll deny their service,” he said.

Shortly after the NBA's announcement Thursday night, the governor, who promotes himself as pro-business, issued a statement lashing out at the sports and entertainment industries, the “liberal media” and his opponent in the fall race, the state's Democratic Attorney General roy Cooper.

Cooper has refused to defend the law in court, while McCrory filed a federal lawsuit seeking to uphold it.

The law, enacted in March, requires transgender people to use restrooms in many public buildings that correspond to the sex on their birth certificates. It also excludes sexual orientation and gender identity from statewide antidiscrimination protections.

republicans, including McCrory, are likely to maintain their rhetoric surrounding the law known as HB2, banking on conservative voters in rural areas who support the law, said Michael Bitzer, a political science professor at Catawba College.

“If you are seen as compromising or trying to find some way out of this, you will simply get hammered by your core base supporters,” he said.

Still, Bitzer said that if more events pull out of the state, it will be hard for voters to ignore the law's impact. The NCAA, which has 2017 basketball tournament games scheduled in Greensboro, issued a policy shortly after the North Carolina law passed requiring host sites to demonstrate that they are “free of discrimination.”

“When it comes to these kinds of events, maybe future NCAA basketball tournaments, I just have to wonder when that breaking point is over one's partisanship,” Bitzer said.

Local tourism officials estimated that the NBA All-Star Game's economic impact would likely have ranked second in Charlotte's history, behind the $164 million brought in by the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The annual exhibition basketball game showcasing the league's stars draws visitors from around the country and is held in a different city each year.

“It's definitely going to hit us pretty hard,” said Morgan Conroy, marketing director for The Bottle Cap Group, which owns several bars and restaurants in Charlotte.

Cancellations of special events booked at the group's Slate Billiards and oak room for the week of the All-Star Game are expected to deprive the company of an estimated $300,000 in sales, Conroy said.

Conroy compared that amount to the $20,000 to $100,000 in sales at the company's venues on the day of a home NFL game.

Around the state, entertainers including Bruce Springsteen have canceled con-

certs to protest the law, while 68 businesses signed an amicus brief urging a federal judge to block the provision on bathroom access.

Lawyers for the companies - including General electric Co., Microsoft Corp. and United Airlines Inc. - wrote that the law “is already damaging their ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and is imposing a substantial disincentive to investment and commerce in the State, directly impacting their bottom line.”

Cooper's campaign was quick to criticize McCrory over the NBA's move, issuing a statement saying: “While the economic consequences of HB2 grow, Governor McCrory continues to pass the blame onto others while refusing to take any action to stop the bleeding.”

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State Sen. Jeff Jackson, a Democrat whose district includes part of Charlotte, put the blame for the NBA's move squarely on McCrory, saying the governor is “so closely tied to the issue.”

“There is a very good chance the AllStar Game just cost him the election,” he said.

However, republican strategist Dee Stewart said polling data suggests McCrory's position on the LGBT law won't hurt him because other issues are more important to voters.

“With so many issues on voters' minds today like national security, our economic recovery and the need to take care of our vets ... I don't believe that HB2 will sway many votes either way,” said Stewart, who is not involved with McCrory's campaign.

How N.C. is reaching young black males about HIV/AIDS

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If there is one demographic statistically most at risk for contracting the HIV virus, and subsequently the AIDS disease, it’s young black males, ages 13-24. And the situation is “not improving.”

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 73 percent of new diagnosed HIV cases are African-American men, 57 percent of whom are classified as gay or bisexual, and 39 percent of that group is between the ages of 13 to 24.

Alarmingly, a stunning 87 percent of new cases in that age range occurred between 2005 and 2014.

What can be done to reach this young demographic with effective HIV/AIDS education and prevention, especially when the lifestyle of young gay men is still considered taboo in the black community?

“This is something both alarming, and unfortunately, true,” says State HIV/STD Director Jaquelyn Clymore with the epidemiology Branch of the Division of Health, the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services, confirming the same HIV infection among that young black male demographic.

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“We have a growingly disproportionate HIV epidemic among young [gay] men, and that is particularly true among young minorities, particularly African-Americans. It is alarming, and very, very concerning to all of us working with HIV and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), and it is a health disparity that is not improving.”

Clymore says there are a lot of “different reasons” for that, but that her department is mobilizing every resource it has to find answers. New HIV infections for black males 13 to 24 have seen a steady to quick rise in the state over the past five to ten years, she says.

And Clymore confirmed that many of North Carolina’s more urban counties, led by Mecklenburg, Wake and Forsyth, have the lion’s share of young black male HIV cases because it’s easier for young black gay men to live in those more populated urban communities, as opposed to rural areas.

“It’s where they can meet people, and avoid the stigma and judgment of being both HIV and gay,” Director Clymore says.

Her department was awarded a CAPUS grant to address health inequities in

innocent men, Dontae and Kalvin, until they are set free and their convictions vacated.

“This miscarriage of justice must end and courageous leadership must emerge,”

HIV in minority communities to overcome barriers in testing, in getting care, and staying in care.

The grant helped fund a men’s clinic in raleigh and Durham to help identify HIV carriers and get them the care that they needed, including new medications to help prevent any further spread of the HIV virus from one partner to the other. The are other programs to help with education and prevention that Clymore feels gives those battling the deadly disease more tools to fight with than they had even five years ago.

Many of the new prevention drugs, however, are expensive and not covered, so there is still a struggle to bring down the costs for those who need them.

Another program is called “Safe Places,” which is being conducted in seven areas of the state run by young black men for young black men, working on HIV screening and education.

“We are encouraging young men to refer each other to these groups,” Director Clymore said.

For more information or questions about any of the state’s HIV/AIDS programs, contact Jacquelyn.Clymore@DHH S.NC.gov.

Barber continued. “It is no longer acceptable in the state of North Carolina to play politics with the lives of black men and black women, and hope the civil rights community and our allies stand by quietly. We must all cry out against this injustice committed in our names. United, we can bring about a lasting change.”

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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center announced completion of the new medical education building for its School of Medicine. the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education opened in Wake Forest innovation Quarter in downtown WinstonSalem after an 18-month renovation of a former reynolds american tobacco manufacturing plant. the Bowman Gray Center qualified for historic tax credits worth more than $23 million toward its estimated $60 million cost. “today marks the end of a well-executed vision to move a significant portion of our School of Medicine and become part of a community of innovation, discovery and collaboration in Wake Forest innovation Quarter,” said John D. McConnell, M.D., CEo, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “Wake Forest School of Medicine’s growth is not defined by this new location, but by its

great faculty, staff, students and alumni. its footprint now covers many education, research and health care facilities including the new Bowman Gray Center.” the facility is designed with the next generation of physician-leaders in mind. today’s medical learners are diverse and technologically savvy. team-based, interprofessional learning for students requires the flexible space that the new building provides, and includes a tiered classroom, large and small group classrooms, as well as dedicated areas for quiet, individual study.

“We are preparing a collaborative, highly skilled health care workforce that is better prepared to respond to our community’s health needs,” said Edward abraham, M.D., dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine. “research shows patient outcomes improve with inter-professional team-based care. Medical students who learn alongside students from other health care professions report a better

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understanding of collaborative care, and higher levels of overall satisfaction with their medical training and practice.” the timing of the opening of the new Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education coincides with Wake Forest School of Medicine introducing one of the most advanced medical school curricula in the country. it allows medical students to prepare for real-life experiences in the most modern of settings: from outpatient clinic to trauma center bay, complete with the new informatics and technologies used in patient care today. the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education connects via a bridge on the fifth floor to 525@Vine, home to Wake Forest Baptist’s department of physician assistant studies and its nurse anesthesia program. the renovated former 60 series r.J. reynolds tobacco Company complex encompasses the new School of Medicine in 168,000 square feet of space on the

north side of the building. next year, Wake Forest University will introduce new undergraduate programs in biomedical sciences and engineering in 115,000 square feet on the south side of the building.

“Dr. McConnell and Dean abraham’s vision for the future of medical education is complemented by the intersection of tradition and innovation that defines the school’s new location,” said Wake Forest University president nathan o. hatch. “this building, which will literally and figuratively bring medical and liberal arts education together under one roof, greatly enhances opportunities for closer collaboration among our students and deeper engagement within our community.”

Wake Forest’s first year medical students, the Class of 2020, will arrive this week for orientation and begin classes in the new building.

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the Winston-Salem Urban league will partner with herbalife to sponsor a Job Fair on Friday, July 29 at the Urban league downtown location. the Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at 201 West Fifth Street. according to the Winston-Salem Journal, herbalife has pledged to double its local workforce to more than 800 full time employees by 2018. herbalife is a global nutrition and weight management company with products sold

exclusively by nearly 2.3 million independent distributors around the world. herbalife positions range from information technology, maintenance technicians, packaging, service desk analyst, senior developer, chemists, microbiologists, associate scientists, research and development, applications analysts, forklift operator and process engineer. the herbalife Job Fair is one in a series of hiring events as part of the Urban league Workforce Development programs and Services to assist job seekers

Standing left to right are Ross Weathers IV, Ron Berra, Sharon Anderson, Kevin Mack (SECU employee).

Seated left to right are Doris Sommer, Michelle Nathan, and Allisha Waddell.

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(Below)Shown left to right are Sharon Anderson (SECU advisory board member), Vernon Hart II (recipient), William Buck (SECU employee), and Ron Berra (Forsyth Tech employee).

become gainfully employed and to help employers meet their staffing needs. in addition to regular job fairs, the Urban league Employment lab, a partnership with Forsyth tech, provides resume development, electronic job search and online job application assistance.

Job applicants who plan to attend the herbalife Job Fair should bring current resumes and be prepared for an interview. For information contact patricia Sadler at 336 725-5614

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CIAA holds media day for football season

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WSSU Head Coach Kienus Boulware, left, is joined on stage by defensive back Kailan Chavis, middle, and pre-season All-Conference lineman Jac'que Polite.

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The college football season is set to kick off in a little over month. Last Thursday the CIAA held its media day for the upcoming season. Every team took the stage with coach and players to field questions and state their expectations for the year.

As defending CIAA conference champions, the WSSU Rams look to repeat and improve upon their 6-5 record from last year. They open up on September 3 against UNC Pembroke before traveling to play Catawba on September 10. The Rams have won the Southern Division of the conference for five years in a row and are hungry for another crown.

Head Coach Kienus Boulware stated his staff has gone out this off season and brought in some of the top talent in the country and feels the team that has the

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most fun will win. He said his offensive line will be improved from last year with pre-season All-Conference selections Jac'que Polite and Tim Samuels among others returning.

“To improve upon last season, we just have to stay consistent and do the little things well,” said Boulware. “Last year we were all over the place trying to feel our way around. The year before we lost a lot of guys on defense, so last season we were trying to get the guys up to par on our philosophy and identity and it was somewhat of a challenge.

Joining coach Boulware at media day was Polite and standout defensive back Kailan Chavis.

Polite stated that the offensive line has been working together all summer long to build cohesiveness. The entire offensive line will be returning from last season. He stated the chemistry they have built will

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Being able to showcase your talents in the Olympics is the pinnacle of many athletes’ careers. For some, being able to train those athletes and assist them in getting to that level is even more of an accomplishment.

Derrick Speas, a Reynolds High graduate, has been coaching athletes in the area of speed for over a decade.

Speas is now the High Performance coach for the Chinese Olympic speed skating team.

As a youth, Speas excelled at track and field and football, which enabled him to obtain a scholarship to a junior college in Garden City, Kansas. After staying there for two years, he transferred to Kansas State University for a short time. After finding out he was to become a parent, he came back to Winston-Salem State University to finish out his degree. He said he didn't have a plan Speas when he returned, so he had to figure something out.

“I stuck to my roots and what I was good at and that was speed,” said Speas. “It was something that came natural to me and it was something that I've always had. So me coaching young athletes: I just needed an opportunity to be seen.”

According to Speas, Richard Watts, principal of Winston-Salem Prep, gave him his first chance to showcase his talents. He started as a second-grade teaching assistant. Speas stated he always had ambition to continue climbing the ladder, so when Stan Elrod, principal of Reynolds High, offered him the opportunity to coach at the high school level, he couldn't say no.

“Him giving me that opportunity to display my talents was the start of having young athletes believe in me,” said Speas. “From a coaching perspective, I wanted to do more than just coach athletes. I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to push these athletes so they have a different outlook on life.”

Speas stated that his athletes bought in immediately to

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Key annual football Each associaclinic Saturday, tion is comprised June 23. of different age groups: With new rule changes Tiny Mite (ages 5,6 and 7), being implemented each Mighty Mite (7,8 and 9), year to help protect the Junior Pee Wee (8,9 and

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Speas stated he is at the top of his game as a coach but always looks to get better every day.

10), Pee Wee (9,10,11 and 12), Junior Varsity and Varsity (middle school age children). The league has weight requirements to determine which division each child will participate in to ensure fair play.

According to league commissioner Carletta Rice, up until four years ago the league had 19 associations affiliated with the league, but some chose to leave for American Youth Football (AYF), while others chose to stay with Pop Warner. Her son played Pop Warner as a youth and as he grew in the program, See Coaches on B2

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League Commissioner Carletta Rice (L) and league President Brandon Negron gladly volunteer their time for the league because they love making a positive impact in the children’s lives.

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serve them well next season. “We do everything together. We work out together, we eat together, so our offensive line should be the most dominant group on the field. The offensive line is like the heart of the team.”

As one of the leaders on the defense, Chavis brings experience and physicality to the team’s secondary.

His ability to cover and play the run makes him a player to watch in the defensive backfield. He stated he worked on his speed and flexibility this off season to improve his tackling and man-to-man coverage in the slot. He feels his defense will be better than with the experience they gained last year.

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CIAA look to improve upon last season and possibly take the championship home. With WSSU predicted to win the southern division once again, they have a few teams nipping at their heels. Fayetteville State, now coached by former WSSU assistant Richard Hayes, is picked to finish second in the southern division. Coach Hayes stated he is looking forward to the match-up against WSSU on November 5, but doesn't want his team to overlook anyone on their schedule.

He said, “I have no more red in my closet; I wear Bronco Blue now.”

WSSU has a bullseye on them from most teams in the CIAA. Livingstone College head coach Daryl Williams stated he wants to “claim the championship on Winston-Salem State University's football field”

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next season. With five new head coaches in the conference and teams coveting the championship, WSSU has a tough road ahead of them.

Coach Boulware bolstered his coaching staff this off season as well by bringing in former Shaw University head coach Robert Massey to coach defensive backs and former Wake Forest quarterback Ryan McManus to coach quarterbacks. Boulware said they will add another element to his staff but will not change his philosophy in game planning.

If the Rams can survive the tough early schedule and pull out much needed victories during conference play, they have a chance to capture another title and return to the Division II playoffs for the first time since 2013.

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Senior defensive back Kailan Chavis looks to have a major impact on the Rams defense this season with his ability to cover and play the run.

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With the 2018 Winter games only two years away, Speas looks to make his mark on the Chinese speed skating Olympic team.

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what he wanted to teach them; he was part of a state championship during his first year. He said that his goal was never to be the best locally but wanted to be known worldwide. In 2004, he started his own business and was training young people on how to become faster.

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she volunteered and has done so ever since.

“The reason why I volunteer is because I believe in the product and I believe in the brand itself,” said Rice.

“We believe in scholars and I saw how the league helped a lot of kids that were up against the odds. Football was an escape and made life easier for them.”

The coaches and the league administrators are all volunteers. They all donate their time because of their love for working with the youth. League president Brandon Negron, who is entering his fourth year, says he took over as president because he has sons and daughters who have come through the program and wanted it run the right way. After many teams in the league switched to AYF, some felt as though the league was struggling so he stepped in to help out.

“Pop Warner is the standard for youth football and cheer, so I made it my personal mission to revive the league and we have done that,” Negron said. “I lead it because I believe in

Speas had. He trained Anthony Lavine, who was attending Tennessee State University at the time.

After training with Speas, Lavine was able to go to the NFL draft combine and perform at a very high level and leave with some of the best times at the combine.

Lavine is a cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens.

Following Lavine's performance at the combine, Speas was able to meet many individuals from agents and other representatives in hopes he would

it. The reason why I have this clinic is really for the rookie coaches. I need them to understand this is about making an impact in the lives of the kids.”

During the clinic, new rule changes for the year were discussed with the coaches. Rule books were passed out to ensure each association knows what is and is not allowed on the field for each division in the league. Mt. Tabor Head Coach Laymarr Marshall spoke to the coaches about the importance of hydration and how they should approach practicing on the field with their kids. He also touched on the topic of concussions which has been a hot topic at every level of the sport.

Christopher Key of the Winston-Salem Vikings has been coaching in the league for over 30 years.

This will be his final year coaching as he will retire at the season’s end.

“When I was coming up as a young man, my coach made a difference in my life; that's the reason I have coached this long,” Key said. “Seeing the kids mature and become viable citizens is the greatest satisfaction I have received.

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have similar results with their athletes. This expanded his brand exponentially.

He said that he wanted his athletes to feel like they were part of a family and educate them not only on the track but on the finances as well so they will be financially independent well into old age.

After years of perfecting his craft, he was invited to join the U.S. Olympic team. In 2015 while in Salt Lake City, Utah coaching the U.S. Speed skating team, he was approached

by Li Yan of the Chinese team. She told him that she liked what he was doing with his team.

“She asked me if I had ever been to Beijing and I told her I hadn't. I wasn't turned off or scared to take my show overseas. I was intrigued by someone who took notice and could see that I had talent. She took the time out to get to know me as a person and as a coach,” Speas continued.

He stated he saw some similarities in coach Yan that he saw in himself.

After taking her up on her offer to visit Beijing he was shown the facilities and to see if he liked the situation.

Speas liked what he saw and will now coach the Chinese speed skating team through the 2018 Olympic games.

He stated the biggest difference thus far is that many of the athletes in China have so much passion about their country.

Many of his athletes are motivated by the love of their country, not any outside influences.

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barriers have been the toughest things to adjust to but he says with time that will not be an issue. He says his desire to push young people forward is what makes him as good as he is in coaching.

His expectations for Team China in 2018 are very high and he just wants to do his part to make sure he leaves these Olympic games as not only a coach but an Olympic medalist winning coach.

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The coaches from the eight associations in the Northwest Pop Warner football league attended the coach’s clinic last Saturday, July 23.

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Youth rec league heats up for summertime

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The Carl H. Russell Community Center has kicked off its summer basketball league. The goal is to complement the skillsand-drills camp which runs simultaneously with the basketball league.

The campers are split up into age groups and the younger kids play on Tuesdays. The older kids play on Thursdays. The campers are put onto four different teams on each level and play a round robin style tournament with a championship later on in the summer. This league is another avenue to keep the kids occupied for the entire summer while enhancing their skills on the court.

“We are just out here wanting to give the kids some fundamentals so they

can have a good time playing basketball,” said Ben Piggott, director of Carl H. Russell Community Center. “We want the kids to come to the center and have fun, but we also want to put an educational twist on it by bringing in speakers every week. It’s a great league because every kid gets a chance to play.”

The games are very competitive but the campers show a high level of sportsmanship toward one another. Game one on Thursday afternoon had the makings of an old-fashioned blow out. Team Spurs took the lead early and maintained control through most of the first and second half.

During the final minutes of the game, Team Lakers implemented a full court press turning Team Spurs over multiple times

and sending them to the line to shoot free throws.

Team Spurs was unable to convert crucial free throws and took some bad shots.

Team Lakers had the ball on the final possession and with just seconds to go on the clock, Kelvin Jones drove to the basket and converted a layup and was fouled with no time left.

He stepped to the line and knocked down the free throw, propelling his team to the victory by one.

“I come up here every day and everyone here is like family,” Jones said.

“Well, that's how it is when you are playing ball. You have to get the ball to the right person in the right situation.” Jones is a recent Carver High School grad and says he loves playing in the summer league.

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A player for Team Lakers dribbles the ball upcourt and attempts to look for a teammate to pass the ball to. the Bulls played the even though I am a little The camp will last until Cavaliers. Team Bulls wer upset we lost, I still enjoy the return of the school rather shorthanded playing coming here,” said Cruz year. Mr. Piggott wants all with only seven players. Rivaz. of the children to be With timely shots from Many of the coaches respectful and learn to give Quinton Campbell and for the summer league back. He stated that Jerry steady the Bulls kept a teams have come up Thornton donated all of the comfortable lead through- through the program when jerseys for the camp. He out. Team Cavaliers were they were younger. Bebe also stated that his staff is not able to get into a Lindsay, Justen Stafford Sr. giving their all in order to rhythm shooting. They and Fareed Rahmaan all ensure the campers are missed shots from all over played when they were having a great experience. the court and could not younger. They now coach Without people like Ron close the gap during the as a way to give back to the Couthen, Keith Perry and game. young men, community Brian Leak, Piggott noted, “I love basketball and and the rec center. he wouldn't be able to put Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Games show off skills of Hanes Hosiery Summer League players

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The Hanes Hosiery Summer League basketball was where the action was earlier this summer.

Hanes Hosiery Director Coach Art Blevins and his staff – Patrice Johnson, Avery Faucett, Jeremiah Hawkins, Aaron Richardson and Wayne Patterson – said they were all very proud of this summer turnout, featuring 10 teams and with 121 kids participating. Blevins said it is two good leagues with a lot of talented kids.

In the ages 6-10 basketball league, Yazir Wilson poured in 13 points while Isaiah Rogers scored 9 points to lead the Wolf Pack over the Deacons in the season opener. Ian Coleman added 4 points for the Wolf Pack. Wolf Pack 26 Deacons 15

In the ages 11-15 basketball league, the Lakers with a well-balanced team nipped the Cavaliers 59-55 in front of a packed house at the Hosiery in the Summer League Season opener. Akiem Spaugh, “Nas” Moore, Isiah Conrad, Mekhi Hague, Kylan James and Corey Simons were the Lakers standouts.

The Cavaliers were led by one of the top 13 and under players in the state, Jordan Timmons, who poured in 34 points. Josh Sugat, Nygel Young, Trevonte Glenn, and Nyquan Young had good games for the Cavs. Lakers 59 Cavaliers 55

The Tar Hills, led by Christone Young with 10 points, dominated the game and defeated the Blue Devils 18-6. Other Tar Heel standouts included Jordan McIntyre with 4 points and Cameron Kelly with 4 points. Tar Heels 18 Blue Devils 6

Rashad Hague and Aaron Potter, the Hosiery’s “Splash Brothers,” combined for 32 points on mostly “treys” to lead the Warriors to a big 59-51 win over the Celtics. Other standouts for the Warriors included Justin Green, Izayah Carpenter and Zach Gibson.

Gibson had 12 points and 4 steals.The Celtics were led by Michael Conrad and Danselo Lavalais, both with 14 points. Others were Emma Munger, Audrey Munger, Tamaurri Miller, Adryan Dubose, Ahmad Byrd and Quinton Harriston. Warriors 59 Celtics 51

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The Bulls led by sharp shooting guards Shaylen Woodberry, Aaron Muse, Andrew Muse and Sierra Samuels whipped the Nuggets 81-36 in the only blowout game of the day. Every Bull player scored, with Woodberry and the “Muse brothers” leading the way.

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M&F Bank strategically building commercial lending team DURHAM – M&F Bank recently welcomed two experienced lenders to its commercial lending team: Steven Blalock now serves as SVP/Senior Commercial Loan Officer in the Raleigh market, and Damien Gorham is the new VP/Commercial Loan Officer in the Greensboro market. The addition of seasoned and successful lenders is M&F’s latest step in their plan to expand the Bank’s customer base, increase loan sales, and enhance asset growth.

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Gorham’s 20 years of experience includes credit analysis, loan underwriting, special asset management, portfolio management and relationship management with several Greensboro institutions.

He holds a BA with a concentration in business from NC A&T Gorham State University.

Liberty Tax Service commits up to $250,000 in free tax books Liberty Tax Service, a leading tax preparation franchise, will provide up to $250,000 in free books to police officers and their immediate family members who enroll in the franchise’s Tax Course being offered at locations across the country, including Winston-Salem, this fall. The 10-week Tax Course is offered during the daytime and in the evening to attract students from all walks of life. The course helps with the understanding of tax preparation, but some states have additional requirements for tax preparers. The Tax Course is offered at no cost to students, but in some states students pay a fee for books and supplies. Liberty Tax will cover that book fee for up to 2,000 Tax Course students who are officers or immediate family members of police officers. The free books are an extension of services several Liberty Tax franchisees already provide to members of the public safety community. Each year police, fire fighters and other public safety officers receive free tax preparation services during Public Safety Appreciation Week, which is designed to honor and respect those who keep us safe. During the upcoming tax season, participating Liberty Tax franchisees will offer free tax preparation for police officers during the entire month of March. For more information, visit www.libertytax.com.

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Fridays through July 29 – Fairground Fridays for Teens Fairground Fridays has returned with dance contests, prizes, giveaways and free arcade games from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Fairground Fridays is hosted by Busta Brown and features music by Mr. Bill’s Productions.

Fairground Fridays will be held every Friday through July 29.

Admission is free. Concessions will be available. Free parking is available in the lot for the Fairgrounds Annex.

Fridays through Aug. 26 Downtown Jazz Concerts The 19th season of Downtown Jazz presented by the Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union continues in Corpening Plaza at 237 W. First Street. Downtown Jazz is a production of the Downtown WinstonSalem Partnership in collaboration with Carl Denerson of Post Entertainment. The remaining performances schedule is: August 12, Dee Lucas with opening performer Vince Crenshaw; August 26, Joey Sommerville, opening performer, Galvin Crisp.

Today, July 28 – 31 – Presentation of “Cheatin’” Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd., will present the comedy “Cheatin’.’” Performance dates are: today, Thursday, July 28, Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m. Please note that this performance contains Adult Situations and Strong Language. Tickets to Cheatin’ are priced at $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets to Cheatin’ may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. Please call Theatre Alliance at (336) 723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows.

Today, July 28 – Aug. 18 Upcoming events at Cook Literacy Model School Kindergarten registration is now open at Cook. Please come by or call 336-703-4201. Parent Forums to

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meet the new staff are being held on July 28 from 6 - 7 p.m. at Cook Literacy Model School, 920 11th St. NW. Back to School Cookout is Thursday, Aug.18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. First day of school is Monday, Aug. 22 at 8:15 a.m.

Today, July 28 – Welcome to Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Thursday, July 28, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert Street. The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare sign-up process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices. Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be on hand to answer questions. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Today, July 28 Youth Poetry Slam The William Roscoe Anderson Jr. Community Center will debut the Rhythm & Rhyme Youth Poetry Slam on Thursday, July 28. It begins at 1 p.m. and admission is $1.00.

Contestants will perform one minute of an original piece that they have composed and have refined while participating in the center’s 2016 summer camp. They will be divided into three age groups: Division 1ages 5-7; Division 2-ages 8-9; Division 3-ages 10-12. A panel of judges will rate contestants in five categories; stage performance, presentation, creativity, logic of words and physical presence. First, second and third place winners will be chosen for each division and they will receive cash prizes; $50 for first place, $25 for second place, $10 for third place. This event will also feature Basic Beat Drummers (Grades K-1) led by members of University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Artist Corps, ballet dancers (Grades K-5) led by a volunteer from University of North Carolina Greensboro, and poetry dancers.

Today, July 28 Launch of NETT Program Today, July 28, the United Way, AT&T, Forsyth Technical Community College, WinstonNet, the Winston Salem Public Library, Winston Salem State University and the Winston-Salem Urban League will launch NETT (Neighborhood Empowerment Thru Technology) at the Carl H. Russell Community Center, located at 3521 Carver School Road. The partners, joined by Mayor Allen Joines and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, voiced support the innovative yearlong pilot program, designed to improve digital literacy and inclusion in northeast Winston-Salem. NETT aims to engage, train, equip and connect residents with an array of digital resources under the presumption the digital resources are essential to economic empowerment. The WinstonSalem Public Library will provide an array of free courses aimed at improving computer literacy, job skills and supporting entrepreneurial enterprises. A full course listing can be found at www.forsythcomputertraining.org.

July 29 – Job Fair The Winston-Salem Urban League will partner with Herbalife to sponsor a Job Fair on Friday, July 29, at the Urban League downtown location, 201 West Fifth St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Herbalife Job Fair is one in a series of hiring events as part of the Urban League Workforce Development Programs and Services to assist job seekers become gainfully employed and to help employers meet their staffing needs. Job applicants who plan to attend the Herbalife Job Fair should bring current resumes and be prepared for an interview. For information contact Patricia Sadler at 336 725-5614

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July 29 Health Fair love Fellowship outreach Church, 205 east 25th Street, will have a health fair on July 29 from 6:308:30 p.m., that is open to the community. There will also be a cookout and free food, a bounce house, and games for children.

July 29 Worship and praise service The inspiration of Faith Choir and the young adult ministries of Rising ebenezer Baptist Church, 900 Free St., will have a worship and praise service on July 29 at 9 p.m. Various choirs and ensembles will be in attendance. The community is invited to attend.

July 29 Couples Event apostle Gloria Samuels and Great Commission Community Church Presents an evening in The Garden. all married and engaged couples are invited to experience a romantic night of food, fun, and music on Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. The address is 3733 ogburn ave. Tickets are $30 per couple. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the church office at 336-577-3420.

July 30 Yard sale The north Carolina area of the northwestern District missionary will sponsor a yard sale and fish fry Saturday, July 30, on the grounds of Kimberly Park holiness Church, 1640 Sm Caesar Dr., beginning at 10 am.

July 30 Married couples fellowship Rich CDC and holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, will sponsor a married couples fellowship on Saturday, July 30, at 5 p.m. This program is a community outreach program for married couples of all ages to come together and share issues and concerns as it relates to having successful marriage. Contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347 for more information.

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More than 30 volunteers came out to help build the Habitat for Humanity “Unity Build” home on Wednesday, July 20.

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The Boston-Thurmond area was a thriving community in the 1950s, but fell into a period of decline. The area is now being revived with new homeowners by the habitat for humanity. in the past seven years, the Boston-Thurmond community of Winston-Salem has undergone a major face lift. habitat for humanity of Forsyth County has built or remodeled 112 homes in the community during that span.

They have also repaired 56 more homes in that same time frame. alice everett is next on the list. She will be the recipient of a home that stems from the “Unity Build.” The

Unity Build is an interracial multi-faith collaboration to build a home for a local family. The build was brought togetherdue to the racial unrest in the countryand to signify unity.

“We are doing a Unity Build here today where we brought a number of religions, churches, and congregations together to help provide the sanctity in what habitat does as a Christian organization,” said mike Campbell, executive Aleander Director of habitat for humanity of Forsyth County.

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July 31 Service and Forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will feature six middle-school youths in a Coming of age Service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 31. The Rev. lisa Schwartz will be worship leader. at the 9 a.m.

Forum, Don Woodward will review “Dark money” by Jane mayer. more information, go to www.uufws.org.

July 31 Missionary and Family and Friends Day The Pilgrim Rest missionary Baptist Church, 1905 n. Jackson ave., will have its quarterly missionary and Family and Friends Day on Sunday, July 31, at the 11 a.m. worship service. The speaker of the hour will be minister eddie moser of the Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. all are invited to this service.

July 31 Pastoral Appreciation Celebration St. John Cme Church will celebrate the pastoral appreciation celebration of its beloved pastor, the Reverend omar l. Dykes, on July 31 at 11:00 a. m. during the morning worship service. The theme is “a Good man out of the Good Treasure of the heart Bringeth Forth Good Things” based on the Word of God in matthew 12:25.

Rev. omar l. Dykes is a native of Chester, Pa. he holds a B.a. degree in history from miles College in Birmingham, ala. and a master of Divinity from the Phillips School of Theology at the interdenominational Theological Center in atlanta, Ga. he is a candidate for the master of Sacred Theology at the lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Pa.. a special presentation will be presented by the Children’s ministry and the Pastor’s aide ministry. a reception in the Family life Center will immediately follow the worship service. The public is welcomed to attend the service.

July 31 Fifth Sunday Session The high Point educational and missionary association will convene for the 5th Sunday Session, July 3 at 3:00 p.m. at locust Grove missionary Baptist Church, 4707 hwy 150 West, Brown Summit. Some of the churches are located in Reidsville, Wentworth, madison, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Stoneville, and various other cities. The youth literary Program will start at 3:15 p.m. The president is a. mclaughlin and the moderator R. mclaughlin.

Beginning Aug. 1 DivorceCare seminar The Stephen ministry at United metropolitan missionary Baptist Church (UmmBC) is offering its fourth, 13-week DivorceCare seminar starting on monday, aug. 1. a broad range of topics are covered during the seminar, including moving on and growing closer with God. Group facilitators have been trained and all have experienced divorce. Separated or divorced people who would like to join the 13-week program should complete an online registration form a t t : https://beyondthesanctuary.wordpress.com/divorcecare-ministry.

DivorceCare is a comprehensive, Christ-centered divorce recovery ministry. The 13-week program holds meetings once per week for two hours. There is a nominal registration fee of $15 to cover participant workbooks. Child care is also available.

For additional information, contact the church office at church@unitedmetropolitan.org or call 336See Rel. Cal. on B6

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Members of Fresh Fire Worship Center listen to hymns during their annual youth conference July 22-24.

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Connecting with the youth of a congregation can be a daunting task for some churches. members of the millennial generation are the future, not only for the country but for places of worship.

The Fresh Fire Worship Center, which held its youth conference last week, July 22-24, has seen this first hand.

This year’s conference theme was Resistance. The church is holding worship services at Waughtown Baptist Church because of its growing number of members. With the rising number of deceased members, Waughtown Baptist's membership has fallen rapidly in recent years, so they chose to allow Fresh Fire to worship at their location.

Fresh Fire has been worshiping at Waughtown Baptist for about seven months and Pastor Phillip mcCloud says

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Lesson Scripture: Romans 6:1-4, 12-14, 17-23 By the end of this lesson, we will Know that believers are dead to sin Recognize that believers are instruments of righteousness Conclude that believers are servants of God

Background: The time is about a.D. 57 in Corinth. Slavery in Rome during this time was quite common. about one third of urban Rome was made up of slaves. Slaves were acquired through warfare, piracy, kidnapping, seizing infants and criminal sentencing. Slavery was not based on race and slaves could buy themselves out of slavery. Paul uses this type of slavery when referring to himself and other believers as slaves to Jesus Christ. lesson: Paul starts with the rhetorical question:

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”What shall we say then? ... how shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? (Rom. 6:12). The answer is that bapElder tism into the life of Jesus means … when we are Richard Wayne lowered into water, it’s Wood like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the Sunday resurrection of Jesus School Lesson (Pause, eugene Peterson).

Theologically speaking, when a person trusted in Jesus, he or she died to sin at that moment. The idea here is that when the lost trust in the Son, the Spirit joins them to the body of Christ (see 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal.3:27). now alive to God, vss. 12-14 is prefaced by the resulting reality of Jesus’ resurrection.

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Omega Psi Phi Brothers from the Psi Phi graduate chapter volunteer to help build the Habitat for Humanity home for Alice Everett. From left to right are Murray Miller, Carlos Roseboro, Cassius J. Smith, Brian McMillan and Azeez Aileru.

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to announce the BB&T challenge. The challenge is a three year commitment of seed money to build 30 homes in the Boston-Thurmond community. BB&T will allocate $25,000 for 10 homes per year for a total of $750,000. A typical Habitat for Humanity home costs $65,000 so they are looking toward other businesses and those in the community for the additional funds. This is the largest gift in the history of Habitat for Humanity.

According to BB&T Triad regional president Cuntey Alexander, part of BB&T's mission is to give back to the community and make it a better place to live and work.

He said that Winston-Salem is the home of BB&T as well,

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he is thankful for the blessing. Seeing first hand what can happen to a church without new and young members, this conference was very important to Pastor McCloud. To connect with the young members, he brought back Pastor Lathan Wood of It’s a Movement Worship out of Fort Mill, S.C. for a second year in a row.

“I wanted Pastor Wood to come back because of his anointing and his transparency,” said McCloud.

“The young people really listen to him because he really puts his story out there. The anointing he did here tonight impacted so many young people, their lives will be changed for the better and we thank God for his anointing that he brought here tonight to Fresh Fire.”

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On Friday night of the conference the praise and worship team kicked the night off with modern Christian music that appealed to the younger generation in attendance.

Throughout the night there were multiple gift card giveaways for fast food and clothing stores.

Pastor Wood then took the pulpit and immediately made his presence known.

His flare for the dramatic by walking on pews and having the children run around the church and dance all resonated with the young people in the church.

“God gave me the passion and I think he puts a passion inside each person toward a certain demographic,” said Wood. “All my life I have been in youth ministry, so when God puts something in you, you can’t just walk away from it.”

He stated his passion

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761-1358. A complete UMMBC DivorceCare meeting schedule can be located online at: http://www.divorcecare.org/groups/62759.

August 6 & 7 Homecoming Cookout and Anniversary Celebration Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center with Pastor Richard C. Miller, Sr. & Co-Pastor Ernestine Miller are celebrating The Process beginning with their Homecoming Cookout on Saturday August 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Creek picnic shelter. All events are free and open to the public. The 80th Church Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday August 7. Morning Speaker: 11 a.m., Joseph A. Miller Sr. Evening Speaker: 4 p.m. Overseer B. Stephen Brown. Come help us celebrate. The church is located at 5307 Peter's Creek Parkway. For more information, contact the church office at 336-784-9347.

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controlling power of sin.

Third, the new birth Christians experienced in union with the Son was the basis for the Spirit enabling them to bring glory to the Father (vs11). (David C. Cook). In practical application, believers were to conform their behavior to the reality of their new birth by allowing the new-found freedom in Christ or slavery to righteousness to control their thoughts, emotions and actions. Belief in Christ and union with Him is the basis for victory in these areas. As believers, every aspect of their and our lives are to be presented in service to God for His purposes (vs13).

Spiritually regenerated believers are no longer under the Mosaic Law, but

Alice Everett and her daughter Mahagony Degraffinreaidt are very excited to receive their own home, which is being built. Everett says she is happy to have a home she can call her own.

and they want to do all they can to assist those in their efforts for home ownership.

Everett was thrilled that she was able to secure a Habitat for Humanity home as it was her goal to become home owner and not be a renter her entire life.

“This home will be a sense of stability for me,” said Everett. “You pay rent for months and years and it will never be yours. This home will be mine. It gives me a feeling of knowing that my family will be able to live in this house for a long time.”

Reverend Alvin Carlisle of Exodus United Baptist Church is her pastor and he stated home ownership advances the lives of people. He said that he is happy with the work that Habitat for Humanity has done in the community and glad Everett is able to enjoy her piece of the

for the youth is as strong as ever because of the young people he speaks to on college campuses around the Charlotte area. His message to the youth in attendance was that they have an “assignment on their life.” He also said the assignment may be a heavy one and there are those who are to “spot” you in the lifting of your assignment. The phrase “Hurry up and spot me” was uttered multiple times throughout the night to convey the message that you may not be able to carry the weight on your own and be aware you may need help.

Following his message, Pastor Wood began to personally pray with many individuals in the crowd and seemed to pinpoint many issues people were dealing with.

One young lady in attendance stated that he touched her deeply with his

Aug. 11 Free concert featuring Dove awardwinning artists First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville, will be hosting Dove award winning artists The Collingsworth Family for a free concert on Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Drew Grounds at drewgrounds@gmail.com or (336) 996-7388.

August 14-19 Church Revival New Hope AME Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, will celebrate its Annual Revival, August 14-19.

Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr., pastor of New Hope AME Zion Church, will deliver the 11:00 a.m. message. The 3:00 p.m. message will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Samuel Scales, Jr. and the congregation of Bold Springs Baptist Church of Ruffin, NC. Lunch served at 1:30 p.m. Speakers for the week: Monday, August 15, Rev. Tyrone K. Rigsby of Center Grove AME Zion Church, Tobaccoville; Tuesday, August 16, Rev. James Grant, New Patterson Grove Faith Church, East Bend;

are under the dominion of God’s “grace” (vs14). Paul expresses that there is now freedom from sin. The Romans were enslaved to sin prior to conversion (Rom 6:17), but are now freed from “sin” (Rom 6:18) and now become enslaved to “righteousness.” Paul continues in verses 19-23 that they are now free to be holy. He points out that they had surrendered their lives to moral filth and wickedness (vs19), but now are surrendered to please God, who justifies and makes holy through sanctification.

Now being entirely dedicated to God, we are to keep away from all forms of iniquity, injustice and immorality … we are to live in a holy manner.

Slavery to sin and slavery to righteousness were mutually exclusive options.

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The clear choice here is to be enslaved to God and committed to His upright moral standards (vss. 2022).

The outcome or reward here is eternal life with the Creator. Sin on the other hand resulted in separation from God in a place of great suffering (Luke 16:24-25).

For Your Consideration: What does it mean to be a slave to righteousness?

What are some ways holiness is evident in the lives of believers?

Life’s Application: We have been rescued from a life of old habits and negative behavior. We have been given the opportunity to have a new life of positive thinking, peace of mind and wholesome and moral behavior that are pleasing to God. The question is … Do we chose the “gift” or the “wage?”

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There were over 30 volunteers on hand from all walks of life. The Psi Phi graduate chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was among those there to lend a hand.

“We came out today because the organization itself is about service and it’s a good opportunity to just give back to the community,” said Cassius J. Smith, Basileus of the Psi Phi chapter. “This is our second time doing it and we wanted to come out and lend a helping hand again.”

Everett recommends for those who are thinking about applying for a Habitat for Humanity home to step out on faith and not worry about being denied. She stated that this is a great opportunity for people to not only own a home, but to help others as well.

Guest speaker Pastor Lathan Wood prays with a man whom he felt a connection with while preaching.

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words and that she has a lot of thinking to do going forward.

According to pastor

McCloud, this is the 10th year of the church and they have held the conference every year.

He feels

Wednesday, August 17, Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Jr., Union Chapel AME Zion Church, Linwood; Thursday, August 18, Rev. Jimmy C. Griffin, Union Chapel AME Zion Church, Lexington; Friday, August 19, Rev. J. Ruth Davis, Shiloh AME Zion Church, Statesville. Nightly service will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call New Hope AME Zion Church at 336-945-9083 or 336-945-5618.

September 14 Expect A Miracle First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 North Main Street, Kernersville, will hold their annual special service called Expect A Miracle on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. Come and listen to the testimonies of people whose lives have been touched by God and His incredible power. For more information, call the church office at 336-996-7388.

Ongoing

Waughtown Baptist is the perfect place for Fresh Fire because he knows they are needed in the community.

Monday – Friday Free lunch and snack Between noon and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, free lunch and snack will be provided to any child at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries. The church is located 2001 E. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th Streets). Sr. Pastor Mitchell is the host pastor.

Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-7443012.

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$0 Joining Fee from July 15 - August 15 with new backpack donation*.

All backpacks will be donated to kids in need through our partnership with LaDeara Crest. *Prorated monthly rates apply.

Sunnyside Ministry College Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to six area students Visit Our New Website www.WSChronicle.com

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Sunnyside Ministry is pleased to announce that it has selected six area high school students to receive scholarships from the class of 2016. Four of the students were awarded a fouryear scholarship of $7,200 plus a new laptop computer, equipped to meet the requirements of their school of choice. Two students received a one-time $2,000 scholarship.

Awards are determined by a scholarship committee.

The committee includes teachers and retired teachers, retired professionals, ministers and representatives from the Sunnyside Ministry staff. The most important quality that the committee looks for in a student is a benevolent spirit.

Sunnyside Ministry hopes that these scholars will, throughout their education and professional lives, give back to society. Among this year’s recipients are three who are planning to become teachers and two who are planning careers in medicine. Students must reside in the Sunnyside Ministry service area of southern Forsyth and northern Davidson Counties, and must also demonstrate they have a financial need for this scholarship.

Those receiving fouryear scholarships and a laptop computer from the class of 2016 are: *Kylie Jarvis, a graduate of R. J. Reynolds, who

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will be attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pe. in the fall. She is planning to major in Arts Education. *Thomas Kimball, a graduate of North Davidson, who will be attending N.C. State in the fall. He is planning to study biology/pre-med. Kimball plans to continue his education to become a physician. *Lauryn Kinney, a graduate of North Davidson, who will be attending UNCGreensboro in the fall. She is planning to major in special education and also wants to be an American Sign Language interpreter. *Tia Wilkes, a graduate of Glenn High School, who will be attending N.C. Central University this fall.

She plans to major in nursing. Tia already has Nursing Assistant certification.

The following two stuSubmitted photos dents will receive a one- Scholarship recipients from Left: Tia Wilkes, Lauryn Kinney and Thomas Kimball. Photograph provided by time $2,000 scholarship: Sunnyside Ministry. *Trajan Douthit, a graduate of Atkins college. It is a huge bless- “Going to UNC-G means a ship recipients who have program come from gifts Academic & Technology ing to be awarded a schol- lot to me as it is one step majored in social work, Miss Vogler left to Home High School, who has arship. Everyone is excited closer to becoming a spe- psychology and religion. Moravian Church. With plans to work as a graphics about going to college, but cial education teacher and And through their work this year’s award, 106 stuartist. He is attending NC nobody is quite sure about one step closer to helping and lives, give back to this dents have received scholcommunity every day,” arships from this program, how to pay for it. A college serve our community.”

A&T State University. said David Holston, 102 of those students are A goal of Sunnyside scholarship helps ease your *Jessica Messick, who Ministry is to empower Director of Sunnyside either still enrolled or have graduated from R.J. stresses a little.” graduated. This gives the Tia Wilkes commented, people to be self-sufficient Ministry.

Reynolds High School, and The Sunnyside program a 96.2% graduawill be attending Warren “By allowing me to receive and to be part of a commuWilson College. She plans this scholarship, I will be nity that cares for its neigh- Scholarship program is tion rate.

Sunnyside Ministry to major in Music able to give back to my bors. “The Sunnyside funded by a bequest from Program the estate of Blanche May serves primarily southern community by going to Scholarship Education When the recipients N.C. Central University to empowers young people Vogler and was established Forsyth and northern were asked about their become a nurse. Going to who already have a heart in 1998. This fund is Davidson Counties with plans for school and college is one of the most for service to receive an administered by Salem food, clothing and financial of the assistance. beyond, Thomas Kimball important goals as an education and become Congregation Church. assets to the greater com- Moravian said, “I am the first mem- adult.”

Lauryn Kinney said, munity. We have scholar- Additional funds for the ber of my family to go to

Foundation centered on pets receives $20,500 in grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Sergei Foundation is pleased to announce it has received two charitable grants so far this year totaling $20,500.

The first is a $10,000 Banfield Foundation grant to be used for veterinary medical care to low-income families to keep pets and their companions together.

The second is a $10,500 capacity-building grant from The Winston-Salem Foundation to assist with a part-time program manager position added this year to handle the increase in community applications for assistance.

“We are proud to have the support of two such recognizable organizations to assist with our mission,” says the nonprofit’s founder and president, Karen Fullerton.

“These grants are imperative to us to best serve the public

in providing critical veterinary care and resources to families unable to afford it.”

Fullerton started the foundation in 2009.

Understanding how important a pet can be to family dynamics, she saw a local need to fill where many humane societies and other animal welfare organizations cannot.

By focusing on the niche for veterinary care, The Sergei Foundation compeiments the good work of other animal welfare nonprofits by keeping drop-off rates down and educating applicants on the importance of veterinary preventative care and spaying/neutering of pets.

The Sergei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. To date, the organization has helped hundreds of companion pets - dogs and cats - obtain veterinary medical care.

Criteria for funding include meeting financial criteria for low/moderate income guidelines, the owner(s) having past veterinary history and the emergency level of the pet's sickness or injury.

More information can be found online at www.SergeiFoundation.org.

As weather heats up, ‘tip and toss’ to eliminate mosquito breeding areas

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Mosquito and tickborne diseases are most commonly acquired from June to September, but residents of Forsyth County can “tip and toss” to eliminate mosquito breeding areas and take preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites.

Tick and mosquitoborne infections are common in North Carolina.

More than 790 cases of domestically acquired and travel associated tick and mosquito-borne diseases were reported in 2015, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, LaCrosse encephalitis, and West Nile virus. The first travel associated case of Zika virus in Forsyth County was reported in March 2016.

“Ticks and mosquitoes are common, but we can take measures to limit the risk of being bitten and contracting a tick or mosquito-borne infection,” said Marlon Hunter, Forsyth County health director.

“We can use the Tip and

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Basic control measures include reducing habitat for the pests and reducing exposure to them.

Tip and toss:

*Reduce mosquito breeding opportunities by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths at least weekly. *Be sure to tightly secure screens on all openings on rain barrels used for water conservation.

*Clean up any trash or leaves that may be around your home or in rain gutters.

Reduce exposure and use preventive measures:

*Avoid tick habitats, which include wooded, grassy or brushy areas.

*Use tick and mosquito repellent that contains

DEET (or equivalent) on exposed skin and wear clothing treated with permethrin, a synthetic insecticide used against diseasecarrying insects.

*If you find a tick attached to your body, carefully remove it by grasping the tick with fine-tipped tweezers as close as possible to your skin and apply a steady gentle pull until it releases. *Reduce tick habitat on your property by mowing frequently and keeping your yard clear of old furniture and debris.

*Mosquito-proof your home by installing or repairing screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside, and use air conditioning if you have it.

For more information on preventing tick and mosquito-borne illnesses v i s i t : http://www.forsyth.cc/Publ icHealth/ or call the Environmental Health Division at 336-703-3225.

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a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine. Shows are Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Performances will be at The Mountcastle Theatre located at 200 North Spruce St. Tickets are $15 which includes all taxes and ticket fees. To purchase online tickets, go to www.RhodesArtsCenter.org or call the Hanesbrands Box office at 336-747-1414.

For more information on Spring Theatre, call 336.283.8688 or email info@springtheatre.org.

July 29-31 – Caesar family reunion The Caesar family reunion will convene July 29-31. The family “Meet and Greet” will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 29 at the Delta Fine Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road. Saturday’s activities begin at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Tanglewood Park. The program, banquet and after party will begin at 6 p..m at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, 420 High Street. The reunion celebration will conclude with worship at 11 a.m. at Mercy Seat Holy Church, 145 Pine Tree Road, where Apostle Theodore R. Rice is the pastor. All events are held in WinstonSalem. The Caesar/Ceasar family reunion consists of descendants from the Caesar, Ford, Gore, Rice and McCullough roots.

All relatives and/or guests are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Chris McCullough at 336-918-8048 or Winzo Caesar III at 336-831-6474.

Additional information is online at Eventbrite.com (Caesar Family Reunion).

July 30 – Book signing Benjamin H. Piggott and Lenwood G. Davis will sign copies of their book, " The Life and Times of Four Early Grand Masters of Prince Hall Mason" on Saturday, July 30, from noon until 3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple located at 1025 14th Street. For more information call Ben Piggott at (336) 7678149.

July 30 - Fox and Beggar Theater Troupe Tour Fox and Beggar Theater, the innovative Asheville-based fusion performance troupe, has included Winston-Salem on its upcoming four-state, six-city southeast tour of “TAROCCO, A Soldier’s Story.”

Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County said the July 30 performance at the Stevens Center offers local theater enthusiasts a unique entertainment experience that includes circus arts, puppetry, dance, aerial acrobats, moving backdrops with intricate animation, ballet and original music. The Winston-Salem performance is at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 30. Tickets are $31 (reserved seating) or $74 VIP, which includes priority seating, a meet-and-greet with the FBT, and a complimentary VIP gift basket with limited-edition Tarocco tour merchandise. Senior/Military $21, Children 11 and under $15. Tickets available at http://foxandbeggar.com/purchasetickets/

July 30 – National Dance Day Cultural Showcase Triad Cultural Arts is partnering with Great Vision Dance Company to co-sponsor a cultural dance showcase in celebration of National Dance Day on Saturday, July 30, 1–8 p.m., at the Donald J. Reaves Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The event will include dance workshops and a culminating showcase performance. The Showcase will provide an opportunity for dancers and dance organizations to share dance in their own unique way. Dance workshops will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. and will include instruction in Contemporary Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz and Afro Modern dance. The showcase will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Performing groups include The Parkland Dancing Debs, Reneas Modern Dancers, Bria Tra’nay Powell-Contemporary Ballet, A. Roxxstar-Jazz, L2D, Greater Vision Youth Dance Company, The WinstonSalem Prep Phoenix Pearls and Positive Image Performing Arts. Wayne Mufasa Jones, Founder/ Artistic Director of Greater Vision Dance Complex, invites everyone to come and enjoy a “Day of Dance” with some great dancers.

Everyone is asked to make a minimal $5 donation fee for the event to provide youth more access to dance education. Greater Vision is committed to teaching character, discipline, self-confidence, and responsibility while bringing out talent through DANCE. In addition, the organization works to ensure all youth participants are doing well in academics and provides tutoring. For more information and to make a donation to reserve your seat, please go to the website: www.triadculture.org or call 336-757-8556.

July 31 – Book Signing Lacie St. Clair, author of “Mind of a Cougar,” will be signing copies of her newest book on July 31 at 5 p.m. at Al’s Club Reno, 71 Waughtown St.

July 31 – Tennis clinic and membership drive Kimberly Park Tennis Club (KPTC) will host a tennis clinic and membership drive on Sunday July 31, at Hanes Park, 1406 W. Northwest Blvd., from 5-7:30 p.m. All are welcome, youth and adults.

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Aug. 1 – Submission Deadline for Art Exhibit Delta Arts Center will open a small gallery space in our newly-renovated lobby. We are searching for artists who wish to create an installation in this space, or exhibit some new works. All exhibits during the 2016-17 year will focus on the theme of race, class, and power. Artists are invited to submit proposals by August 1.

Up to five digital images and a written description of the project (300 words maximum) should be sent via email to deltafinearts@gmail.com (with attached jpeg or tif files). All proposals must clearly explain how they focus on the theme of race, class, and power. Please identify each work by name of artist, title of work, date, exact size, and medium, in the body of the message. An artist statement (of 200 words maximum) must also be included. Criteria: All works must have been completed in the last three years and be for sale; All types of two-dimensional and threedimensional media will be considered; All artwork must be installed by the artist.

Please contact deltafinearts@gmail.com with any questions, or to submit a proposal.

Aug. 1 – Grassroots Grant Information Session Does your community have a special project they’ve been waiting to see become a reality this spring or summer?

Are you ready to organize residents around what really matters in your neighborhood?

Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) will be hosting their monthly Monday Night Interest Meeting for residents and groups interested in applying for a grassroots grant ranging from $100$5,000. In addition to the existing NBN Small Grants Program ($0-$5,000—community-wide), United Way of Forsyth County is providing additional support with a Place Matters Small Grant for resident-led, asset-based initiatives and projects in 13 pilot neighborhoods ($0$10,000—Place Matters) in eastern Winston-Salem. These grants are for any neighborhood-led group or agency interested in making a change in their community using the gifts, skills, talents and drive of the residents. In order to be eligible to apply for an NBN or United Way grassroots grant you must attend a Monday Night Interest Meeting held on the first Monday of every month. The next such meeting will be held on Monday, August 1at Carl Russell Recreation Center, 3521 Carver School Rd, at 6 p.m. We will also have a representative from United Way present to discuss NBN’s new Place Matters Small Grant opportunity.

August 2 Forsyth Genealogical Society Meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society meets Tuesday, August 2, at Forsyth County Public Library-Reynolda Manor Branch, 2839 Fairlawn Dr. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. The topic will be “What’s New at the NC Room,” presented by our guest speakers, Billy King, supervisor, and Karen Feeney, special collections librarian, from the North Carolina Room of the Forsyth County Public Library.

Karen will talk about the databases and other resources that are available, and Billy will supply some additional information on the new library space. Additionally, Tom McLain and Bill Mueller, from the FCGS cemetery committee, will present “From Battle Flags to Bunnies: Glimpses from Forsyth Cemeteries,” a special report on the cemetery survey project.

Aug. 3 – Lawn Care workshop A Lawn Care adult education class will be held at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park on Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. The Arboretum is located at 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons. Toby Bost will be the speaker and will discuss starting a new lawn, as well as maintaining or renovating your existing lawn. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to space limitation.

Please email coopextregistration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850 no earlier than two weeks prior to the program.

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In celebration of the success, achie evements and advancement of women leaders, the National A Association i i off Collegiate Women en Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) announced nced today its 2016 Administrator of the Year Awa ard recipients, and Winston-Salem State University niversity Director of Athletics, Tonia Walker, W was honored byy being g named the NCAA AA Division II,

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Hitting and Defense Sessions $100 both sessions/$5 $55 per session 6th - 12th grade 8/19 - Just Defense Session, 4-7pm 8/20 - Just Hitting Session, ssion, 8-11am For more info: Mikala Johnson 336-750-8738 wssurams.com/camps/camps-list com/camps/camps-list

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AUGUST 20 KR Williams 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Games, giveaways, poster signings gnings and photos with your favorite teams!

Contact the WSSU Department of Athletics for more information at (336) 750-2141.

August 4 Jazz Fundraiser The Forsyth County Democratic party will hold a Jazz fundraiser on Thursday, August 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters located at 1128 Burke Street.

Tickets are $25 per person and include light refreshments and live music. There will also be a silent auction of pieces from Anne Paisley’s personal art work collection.

August 5-7 Atkins High School Class of 1958 Reunion Atkins High School Class of 1958 and several of their teachers will celebrate their 58th Class Reunion. Their theme is "The 58th for 58." Activities will start with a Meet & Greet and Memorial Service for deceased classmates on Friday, August 5, at the Hawthorne Inn starting at 6:00 p.m.

On Saturday, August 6, the class will meet at Triad Park in Kernersville for a Picnic starting at 12 Noon. On Sunday, August 7, the class will worship at St. James AME Church at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact James e. Gist at 336-4136897.

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Crowder Construction Company is preparing a bid for the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Power Generation Upgrade project. We are soliciting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas for pricing from subcontractors for the following:

SCOPES of WORK (including, but not limited to): hauling, selective demo, pavement patching, seeding, concrete, rebar, painting, pre-engineered metal canopy, piping supplies, heat tracing & pipe insulation, and electrical supplies Bid Date: August 8, 2016 Close of Business

Historically Underutilized Businesses including Minority and Women Business Enterprises and all others are encouraged to participate. Crowder Construction Company is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate.

If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please contact our office for review of your needs.

Bid Proposals will be received at the following address: Crowder Construction Company 1111 Burma Drive Apex, North Carolina 27539 Telephone: (919) 367-2000; Fax: (919) 367-2097 Contact: Kathy Shear

We request M/WBE companies include a copy of their M/WBE documentation with their quote. Complete plans and specifications may be viewed at Crowder Construction Company at the address listed above. Contact us for a list of other locations where plans are available.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF: AURORA NICOLE SPURGEON AKA AURORA NIKOLE LANE DOB: 08-10-15 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Wesley Douglas Lane father of the juvenile Morgan Spurgeon – mother of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 21st day of July, 2016

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

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IN THE MATTER OF: JOHN MICHAEL SPURGEON, JR. DOB: 12-21-13 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Michael Spurgeon father of the juvenile Morgan Spurgeon – m other of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 21st day of July, 2016

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

The Chronicle July 28, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Alonzo Franklin Hester, Jr. (16 E 1358), also known as Alonzo Hester, Jr., deceased April 14, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before October 21, 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 21st day of July 2016.

Ashley Carter, Administrator for Alonzo Franklin Hester, Jr., deceased 2342 Yadkin College Rd. Lexington, NC 27295 The Chronicle July 21, 28, August 4, and 11, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1019

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 13TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 (which date is three months [90 days] after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executor named above. This the 14th day of JULY, 2016.

DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015040355 DEMOLISH ORDER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 2713 N Glenn Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block1170(s) Lot(s)007 on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the2nd day of June, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, and appearances having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the housing located at 2713 N Glenn Av, said housing being situated on Block1170, Lot 007, be and the same is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof if hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to make the necessary repairs to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem, a copy of said repairs necessary for compliance being Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within a period of 20 days from service; and, if owner fails to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem 20 days from the service of the Order, he is hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to demolish said housing, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the City Council of the City of Winston Salem for adoption of a Resolution concurring with this Order of Demolition.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2713 N Glenn St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor

Date Issued: June 3, 2016

The Chronicle July 21 and 28, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Randolph Mack Mann (16 E 601), also known as Randolph M. Mann, deceased March 12, 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 October 14, 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 14th day of July 2016.

Lisa Ann Mann, Administrator for Randolph Mack Mann, deceased 6970 Ravenswood Drive Parma, OH 44129

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The second lecture in Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ Moravian History Speaker Series will take place on August 9 at 7 p.m. in the James A. Gray Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center. Dr. Craig Atwood will speak on “Salem: City of Peace.” The lectures are part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Salem, North Carolina. The lectures will be given by leading scholars in the fields of Moravian history and spirituality and will take a deeper look into the town and the people who founded it.

The Moravians were one of the most controversial and dynamic religious groups of the 18th century. Atwood will examine the spiritual and religious foundations of Salem and the way its social structure benefited the women and men who lived there. A native of Winston-Salem, Dr. Atwood had the privilege of working in Old Salem for 16 years, first as the Starbuck Assistant Professor of Religion at Salem College and then as Theologian in Residence at Home Moravian Church.

Dr. Atwood is the Charles D. Couch Associate Professor of Moravian Theology and Ministry at the

Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pa. He is also the Director of the Center for Moravian Studies. He is the author of over 50 publications and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Moravian History, which is published by Penn State Press, and is the Senior Editor of the series Pietist, Moravian, and Anabaptist Studies, also published by Penn State. He is the President of the Moravian Museum Board in Bethlehem and President of the Moravian Historical Society in Nazareth.

The final lecture in the series will be When German Met English: Heart Religion and the Creation of an American Identity in Wachovia, North Carolina, by Scott Rohrer on October 18. This lecture will explore the complicated influences on Moravian culture and how Wachovia’s Moravians became Americans. The impetus for change came not just from outside Wachovia but from within the Moravian movement itself. Scott Rohrer is a historian of early America whose research focuses on religion’s influence on society and the American Revolution.

he oversees the academic enterprise. He is an internationally distinguished pulmonary medicine and critical care physician and an accomplished scientist with continuous National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for more than 25 years.

William E. “Bill” Hollan III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and partner with Arbor Investment Advisors. From 2000 to 2011, he served in a number of commercial and retail leadership roles at BB&T, both in WinstonSalem and in Southwest Virginia.

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For 2016-2017, the officers for the board of directors are: Board Chair, Steve Karr (Retired Employment Attorney, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company); Board Chair Elect, Dr. Frank James (Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine); Treasurer, Borgia Walker (Senior

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Craig Atwood His 2005 book, “Hope’s Promise: Religion and Acculturation in the Southern Backcountry,” explored the impact of Hope, N.C., and the two other Moravian farm settlements in Wachovia.

The lectures will take place in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road. Each lecture is $5 per person. The lectures are $3 for college students with an ID. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-441-5305.

For more information on these lectures and additional events that will be taking place throughout 2016 in honor of the 250th anniversary of the town of Salem visit oldsalem.org/250.

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Winston-Salem Symphony elects new board members and presents annual award

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The Winston-Salem Symphony announced the election of directors for the Winston-Salem Symphony Association Board of Directors, Class of 2016, at its recent annual meeting.

Elected directors serve three-year terms.

The Class of 2016 includes three new and seven renewing directors. The three new directors are: Dr. Edward Abraham, William E. “Bill” Hollan III, and Yvette Willard.

Dr. Edward Abraham is the Dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine where

Yvette Willard is Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at Reynolds American. She is responsible for Human Resources strategic planning and gov-

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Director, Health & Wellness, Reynolds American); and Secretary, Jim Dossinger (Retired Exxon Executive).

Renewing directors are Dr. Malcolm Brown, Gerry Gunzenhauser, Sue Henderson, Dr. Greg Holthusen, Joia Johnson, Jeff Lindsay, and Matt York.

In addition, the Board Member of the Year award was presented at the annual meeting. This award is given to a member of the board who in some manner “has gone above and beyond the call of duty” in service to the WinstonSalem Symphony and its

board of directors over the course of the past fiscal year. The winner of the 2015-2016 Board Member of the Year award was Dr. Steve Mizel. Dr. Mizel is a retired professor of microbiology and immunology at Wake Forest University Health Services. He serves on the Symphony board as Chair of Human Resources and Governance Committee, Chair of the Venue Task Force, and Chair of the Innovation Task Force.

For more information, visit WSsymphony.org.