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New ice cream shop opens in the city with cool treats to beat summer heat

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

As we roll into the summer months and the daily temperatures continue to rise, people will look for a way to cool off.

Retired U.S. Army veterans Andrea Maine and Michael Kiter are here to the rescue since they opened their new cold treats shop called World of Swirlz (WOS) “Italian Water Ice & Ice Cream” located at 442 E. Hanes Mill Road next to PetSmart in Oak Summit Shopping Center.

WOS was the creation of Maine and Kiter. The pair had been in discussion about starting a business and earlier this year they chose to make that dream come to fruition. Maine already has several businesses under her belt, including a water ice shop by the name of Chilly Philly, so she was well versed in that area.

“I am an entrepreneur, so if someone tells me they want to start a business, I believe in helping people achieve their goals and dreams,” said Maine.

Maine and Kiter have worked together for nearly a decade in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System with the JROTC students in the schools.

They have always had a successful relationship with one another and figured a business would be no different.

“There’s a lot of things that we do together, and we have been so successful at everything we have been doing with the school system, we started thinking that we needed to do something for ourselves,” said Kiter. “We were in competition one day and we were joking around and just said, let’s do this ice cream shop.”

“We were just sitting around and thinking that we are retired,

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World of Swirlz hires only high school and college kids to give them an opportunity for real work experience in their younger years. and we are set for life, but what about our kids and our kid’s kids?” Maine asked. “We started thinking about legacy and we got to leave something for them, which is another reason we got into this.

“We also like to give back to the community. We opened up World of Swirlz and we only hired high school and college kids because we wanted to give them an opportunity to learn customer service, to learn responsibility, leadership, and be in charge, which will set them up to go out into the community and be successful.”

The planning for the shop began in early April of this year.

Being that Maine was familiar with the process, the preparation process for the shop went fairly smoothly, but there were rocky moments along the way.

“I think it was bumpy and it was smooth,” Maine said about the planning process for opening the shop. “It was hard finding someone to rent to us. With the economy and things that are happening out here, it was difficult, but we found the right spot.

“I think the smoothness was that we already had a foundation because I have been in the restaurant business for almost 10 years and I got the other ice cream shop. We had our bumps in the road, but Mike stood by me and he’s my sanity because I can get kind of crazy sometimes.”

When it came to the menu, WOS wanted to offer something for everyone in the family. Kiter was the mastermind behind putting the finer touches on the menu to ensure WOS had something for everyone, kids and adults included. They have

alcohol infused menu items for the adults.

“I think Mike came up with the idea. He wanted the store to offer something for everybody in the family,” Maine said about the menu. “Not everybody likes ice cream, not everybody likes water ice, and you have some adults that are out with the kids that want an adult treat.”

Kiter added, “That’s kind of our motto: Something for the whole family.”

World of Swirlz had their grand opening on June 4 for the Winston-Salem community to come out and enjoy what the shop had to offer. They had a pretty nice turnout and are ready for the summer months to let word of mouth expand their customer base.

Kiter and Maine are eager to see how well the shop is re-

ceived. They are hoping that it really takes off as they would love to open up multiple locations of WOS. “I think we can go to the next level. We have a lot of interest in the name itself and when people come in and look at our menu, they really enjoy looking at what we have to offer,” Kiter said about the shop. “There has been about six or seven offers already about people wanting to open a store in their area. I don’t think there is anything that can really stop us at this point, and we are very pleased for sure.”

WOS offers discounts to churches, first responders and military members. They are open Tuesday-Friday. from 1 – 9 p.m., Saturday from 12 – 9 p.m., Sunday from 2 – 8 p.m. They are closed on Mondays.

New restaurant promises to serve ‘hearty food at a good price’ A new soul food restaurant is coming to East Winston. Next month, Goodness Gracious, which is looking to take customers “back to grandma’s kitchen” is scheduled to

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In just a year’s time, Damion and Selina Galloway have turned their dream of owning a restaurant into reality. open at 2600 New Walkertown Road.

The restaurant is owned and operated by power couple Damion and

Selina Galloway, WinstonSalem natives who started out as a small catering company. Selina said in the beginning they only

did small events for family and friends, but word about their food started to get around and in 2021 they purchased a food

truck. Selina said she has been amazed at how fast they’ve been able to grow.

“We started out doing private events and small catering events for our church and people that we knew. Then we were blessed with a food truck last year and now we have the building,” she said.

“It’s going so fast it’s almost like we’re dreaming … I’m just grateful God is so good. He has blessed us within a year and it’s been all him because we couldn’t have done this by ourselves.”

Damion said it has been a blessing to work with his wife and watch everything come together.

He said, “In her I have a

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partner that has the same goals and vision as I do and her passion for the business is beautiful.”

While Selina handles pretty much everything on the business end, Damion handles all the cooking.

When discussing his passion for cooking, Damion said he was in the kitchen at an early age learning the ins and outs from his grandmother and father.

“I had to learn early as a kid because growing up in the South that’s what we do, we’re in the kitchen early,” he said. “I learned a lot from my grandmother and my father who were both great cooks.”

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International African American Museum announces opening date CHARLESTON, S.C. – After over 20 years of planning, the International African American Museum (IAAM) has announced that the museum will be welcoming visitors for opening the weekend of January 21, 2023.

Built upon the former site of Gadsden’s Wharf – one of the nation’s most prolific slave trading ports – the International African American Museum will create an opportunity for visitors to engage with authentic and lesser-known history through transformative storytelling, compelling artifacts and exhibitions, and its unique “power of place.” The mission of the museum is to honor the untold story of the African American journey at one of America’s most sacred sites, and the long-awaited institution is poised to take this next step in delivering on this promise.

The museum encompasses nearly 150,000 sq. ft. of exhibition, learning, and interpretive space. Nine exhibition galleries range in theme from introducing the African origins and diasporic connections of African Americans to revealing centuries of African American economic, creative, and social contributions of American history, to taking an unvarnished look at slavery and enslaved people’s fight for human dignity. Located at the edge of Charleston Harbor with a clear view of the Atlantic Ocean, the museum’s distinctive design includes the African Ancestors Memorial Garden. The stunning “gardens within a garden” design that incorporates art installations, live plantings, and an infinity reflection pool was conceived by landscape architect Walter Hood, a 2019 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” winner.

“I am proud to have worked with our incredible team to get this museum to opening day. This museum will be a must-see space of courageous curiosity and authentic engagement with our nation’s history – with African American history,” says Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Muse-

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Aerial view of the International African American Museum

um. “Committed reckoning with history is a necessary stop on the road to healing and reconciliation. Charleston is a port city, a global city, a historic city – and there is no better place for our museum to steward these stories that have such national and international significance and impact.”

The museum, recently designated by Smithsonian Magazine as one of the most anticipated museum openings, was first publicly announced by former Mayor of Charleston Joseph P. Riley, Jr., during a “State of the City” address in 2000. Throughout the decades-long journey to build the museum, Riley expressed and committed to the necessity of honoring the experiences and contributions that African Americans brought and continue to bring to the country. “Our journey has been long because it took time to secure the optimal site,” the former mayor reflects. “A site that is called ‘sacred’ because it is precisely where so many enslaved Africans arrived in our country, and many died here. It took time to raise the resources, assemble the team, and plan every detail that would enhance the experience of being here. And it took time because we have been committed to excellence.”

Honoring the site is central to the museum’s story.

The museum’s iconic silhouette, designed by world-renowned architect Henry Cobb, is created by eighteen 13foot pillars that lift the structure over the exterior garden space, stretching out to the pier walk. A 245-foot steel band, inscribed with the names of regions from which enslaved people were brought, is being installed beneath the museum at the site of the original edge of Gadsden’s Wharf. As visitors cross this boundary, they will find themselves in the center of the museum’s Tide Tribute reflection pool while they watch boats and cargo ships that still travel the harbor’s waterways today.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard professor and historian who was an early contributor to the museum’s shaping of its story, notes that “48.1% of all the African slaves who came to the United States entered this country through Charleston. So, for blackness, Black culture, the African experience, the African American experience, slavery – however you want to slice it – this is ground zero. I think it’s very important that a great city in the South be the home of a great museum celebrating the achievements, the history, and the culture of persons of African descent.” Gates, who is also known for his popular series on ancestry, Finding Your Roots, helped shape the museum’s concepts for its Center for Family History genealogy research library.

The International African American Museum’s Center for Family History, a best-in-class genealogy library connected to the world’s largest genealogy databases, is developing expertise in African American ancestry research. The museum’s first board chair, United States Congressman James E. Clyburn, a long-time advocate of the museum, appreciates the inclusion of a genealogy center, art installations, and galleries that span centuries of African and African American history and contributions. The former history teacher notes that the museum is a place to honor and celebrate African Americans as a whole – and that it is much more than a place to merely recount slavery.

“The grand opening of the International African

American Museum is the culmination of over 20 years of hard work, and I am pleased to see it finally come to fruition,” said Congressman Clyburn. “I have always said that this museum ought to tell more than just the story of slavery and pay homage to the countless descendants of slavery who, in spite of their circumstances, rose to prominence and helped bring us closer to achieving this land’s promise of a ‘more perfect union.’ I am confident that this museum will help educate its visitors on America’s dark past and inspire future generations through stories of perseverance.”

In the years leading to its opening, the museum has hosted a variety of programs and created partnerships – at home and abroad. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent museum programs have been virtual, creating ready pathways for cross-continental partnerships and programming.

There are many key community leaders and stakeholders who continue to support the museum’s last steps toward the long-awaited milestone of the museum’s opening in January, including Wilbur E. Johnson, managing partner of Clement Rivers, LLP, and chair of the museum’s board. “For everyone who has been involved with this project, this is both an exciting and gratifying time. The museum opening will represent a tangible expression of the commitment to fulfill this institution’s important and sacred mission,” says Johnson.

In the months leading up to the grand opening, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will release more details about opening celebrations, including speakers and various events. Community members and future visitors across the globe are encouraged to become charter members by visiting www.iaamuseum. org/members.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning menthol cigarettes. This rule would remove all menthol cigarettes, like Newport, from the store shelves if the rule goes into effect.

BANNING MENTHOL IS BAD PUBLIC POLICY AND WOULD CREATE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

YOUTH PREVALENCE

Great progress has been made reducing smoking rates in this country. Adult and youth smoking are at historic lows; menthol smoking by youth is rare (0.6% smoked even a puff in past 30 days) per recent government data.

99.4% of youth

have not even taken a puff of a menthol cigarette in the last 30 days.

National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2021,

MMWR 71(5):1-29 (Mar. 11, 2022), at Table 5 We do not believe the science justifies regulating menthol and non-menthol cigarettes differently. A ban would cause widespread negative unintended consequences including increases in illicit cigarette trade, crime, smuggling, lost tax revenues, strain on law enforcement and the risk of making it easier for youth to access cigarettes through illicit channels.

THE PATH FORWARD: TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION There is a larger public health issue at stake: reducing the harm from smoking cigarettes (menthol and non-menthol) and how to accomplish that. Public health policy should encourage innovative and acceptable alternatives to cigarettes – and provide accurate information about them – for those adult smokers who choose not to quit. The pathway to real progress is reducing the harms from smoking in this country by ensuring access for adults to consumer-acceptable alternatives to the cigarette that may present less risk.

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Recent research reveals scarce evidence of spike in youth violence during pandemic

BY STACY M. BROWN

The D.C.-based research and advocacy nonprofit, The Sentencing Project, has debunked a widespread narrative that youth crime has exploded during the pandemic.

In a new report released on Tuesday, June 14, the group said it found scarce evidence of a new youth-led crime wave. The report titled, “Data Reveals Violence Among Youth Under 18 Has Not Spiked in the Pandemic,” revealed that most of the data suggest that rates of violence among people under 18 have been flat or declining.

“This report comes at an important moment.

Throughout the pandemic, many media outlets and policymakers have perpetuated a narrative that youth crime is skyrocketing,” the report authors wrote.

“Simultaneously, recent mass shootings have shown the heinous damage that a single individual can cause with easy access to guns.”

Further, scattered anecdotes and talk of out-of-control youth are fueling calls for stricter punishments and harsher treatment, the authors noted. But such methods have consistently proven to be ineffective at preventing crime, and are likely to cause crime to increase, they continued.

“It’s crucial to set the record straight. There is no evidence of a significant increase in youth crime or violence,” said Richard Mendel, senior research fellow at the Sentencing Project and author of the report.

“Of course, we must do everything we can to steer young people away from delinquency, and we must block young people’s access to deadly assault weapons,” Mendel stated.

He continued: “But the evidence is overwhelming that imposing more extreme punishments on youth doesn’t work.

“Instead, we need to implement strategies that actually reduce crime – like minimizing youth confinement and improving social, emotional, and mental health support for young people within their schools and communities.”

The report revealed that the share of crimes in the United States committed by youth has fallen by more than half over the past two decades and continued to fall for all major offense categories in 2020 – the most recent year for which data are available.

“Indeed, transfer to adult court, heavy reliance on detention and confinement, and criminalization of routine adolescent misbehavior in school all tend to heighten delinquency, worsen youth outcomes, and undermine public safety,” the authors determined.

Fortunately, the authors observed, there are plenty of strategies proven to improve youth outcomes and steer young people away from crime – like hiring counselors rather than police officers in public schools, diverting young people accused of less serious offenses into restorative justice and other community-led alternatives to court, and reducing overreliance on detention, incarceration, and transfers to the adult justice system.

Also, The Sentencing Project has developed a media guide with 10 Crime Coverage Dos and Don’ts to help media outlets better inform the public and policymakers about crime issues.

Stacy M. Brown is NNPA Newswire senior national correspondent. Reach him at @StacyBrownMedia.

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In-home care system in need of repair To the editor

From a very young age, I have always wanted to help and inspire people. And although my life has not been the easiest – I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and lymphedema right after birth and have undergone 33 major surgeries – I never let life’s setbacks stop me from being passionately involved in my community.

The complexity of my diagnoses have limited my mobility and made me highly dependent on a motorized wheelchair. But thanks to the home health aides who care for me 40 hours per week, I can remain in my home and community when otherwise I would need to live in a senior care facility to access the care I need. For someone who is as active and lively as I am, a senior care facility seems like a punishment – not having the ability to see my friends and family and help those in need.

That’s why, at 67 years old, I am so grateful to have home care services help me stay independent and cared for in the comfort of my home. There are 40,000 other medically vulnerable individuals throughout North Carolina who also rely on this care through the State’s Personal Care Services (PCS) program. PCS allows those who are medically and financially qualified to receive aide services, and these aides assist us with tasks of daily living like bathing, cleaning, cooking, and overall health and wellness.

But there is a major problem that is plaguing these home care services we all rely on: a severe workforce shortage. I just lost one of my most beloved aides due to the low wages she was earning – she decided to take a job in a different industry where she could make more money and better provide for her family, even though she loved caregiving.

Can anyone blame her? She was only making around $11 per hour for a job that was both physically and emo-

tionally taxing! The State’s funding for PCS and other home care programs does not allow for aides to make more in wages. And even worse, the legislature is planning to cut funding to home care programs by 18% in the next budget!

After I lost my aide, not only was it emotionally difficult for me because we had formed such a close bond, but it was also very difficult for the home care agency to find me a replacement, which meant I went without care.

I am mostly wheelchair-bound, but when I have consistent and reliable care, my mobility drastically improves and my aides help me walk with a walker and go to the gym to improve my fitness. But when I don’t have care coverage, which happens often now, my overall quality of life and mobility drastically declines. I do not belong in a senior facility, but that’s where I will be if I can’t find enough care to help me live at home.

Home health aides give me the independence to live life to its fullest in my community. They do so much and deserve so much more in return. It’s already difficult trying to find enough compassionate and qualified in-home caregivers to help me as it is, but if the N.C. legislature cuts an additional 18% of the funding, people like me will be at risk of losing all access to care and will be forced into long-term care facilities – which are not only much costlier to the State, but are the last place where any of us want to be.

I ask that our state lawmakers take action by June 30 and ensure that home care services – which are the cheaper and safer care option – are not cut. I want to educate my community and our legislators about the importance of these medical professionals and all they do to help people like me. In-home aides sacrifice so much to keep medically vulnerable people like me cared for and happy at home – they deserve to be properly compensated for this difficult work!

Teresa Montgomery Winston-Salem

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The January 6th re-boot: what some Republicans didn’t want to see Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

Chicken Little said famously in his folktale that the sky is falling. That is probably what some Republicans are feeling these days.

It could be that their mean-spirited world is being exposed and coming to an end.

If you are a hard-line and unreasonable Republican, last Thursday evening was a nightmare for you.

You must repeat again that January 6th was a harmless event.

On the other hand, if you are a moderate and reasonable member of the

GOP (Grand Old Party), you are just shaking your head and embarrassed.

The horror of what happened on that day will be talked about for years to come. History will be unkind to the Republicans who vouched for the madness and the mayhem. It is a sad but true chapter of our nation’s history.

If you have no shame and no remorse, then you are minimizing the event and calling it just a minor distraction.

If you are in that pathetic and pitiful number of minor minions, then you wear a badge of disgrace forever. Your legacy is attached to disgrace and dishonor.

Some high-ranking Republican senators said it was a terrible event and those responsible should be punished. Within a week’s time they changed

their positions. What happened? You know what happened.

There is a Southern Republican governor who believes he is the front runner to be the next president.

He is self-proclaimed and it is just his imagination running away with him.

All the unnamed men are covered in wrongdoing. You and I know who they are. Their integrity was snatched from them.

They are infamous and not famous.

Their reputations have been tarnished and stained never to be washed clean again.

Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi and chairman of the January 6th committee laid out the charge of the committee quite well.

He said, “We can’t sweep what happened under the rug. The American

people deserve answers.

So, I come before you this evening not as a Democrat but as an American who swore an oath to defend the Constitution.”

Clear-thinking and constitutionally-driven Americans will want to know the details of what happened. These hearings will be based upon the facts, nothing else.

Some on the other side will say that the committee is full of Democrats. There are seven Democrats and two Republicans. Is there a Democratic truth and a Republican truth as to what happened on January 6th?

The answer is no.

The facts will give us the truth.

What occurred on January 6th of last year was in plain view for all of us to see. These insurgents just broke into one of our most treasured and historic

buildings. If you voted in the last presidential election, then you know why this took place. The former president lost the election and claimed foul play. Yet we know that he ran afoul of the election rules. He lost and was a sore loser then and he is still sore and totally out of sorts.

A part of America followed his disjointed thinking and came to Washington, D.C. to cause trouble.

Reports say 140 police officers were injured on that fateful day. A Capitol police officer, Caroline Edwards, testified last week about this riot. She was injured and assaulted on the Capitol steps.

These hearings will last a few weeks and the unvarnished truth will come out. Those responsible will have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.

We know who is respon-

sible for this loathsome act which betrayed the public trust. He is hiding in the Sunshine State. His time is coming and he will be held accountable. Right still matters in America and it will trump wrong.

The Republican Party is in a state of flux right now. They probably do want the sky to fall.

They might be better off.

James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D., is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.

The collateral damage comes home Robert C. Koehler

Guest Columnist “They were at places that seemed safe — but few spaces in America are guaranteed safe anymore.”

This is CNN, doing its best to stay atop America’s mass shootings and keep the survivors (by which I mean us) informed. Yeah, 13 gun massacres this past weekend, at strip malls, nightclubs, graduation parties — with 16 people dying, many more injured — and the total number of such shootings so far in 2022 is 246.

“The country is on pace to match or surpass last year’s total, which is the worst on record …”

The national “debate” about this seems, well … trivial. Should the sale of assault rifles be banned, at least for teenagers? Should we have background checks? I’m not opposed to such laws; they would probably help ease the problem. And I writhe in agony and disbelief every

time I hear news that, following the latest headlinegrabbing mass shooting, gun sales skyrocket. But the time is now to begin expanding the context of the American “gun debate.”

We’re at war with the world — which includes ourselves.

And waging war, preparing for war, begins with a fervid, unwavering belief in “the enemy.” It may be the most simplistic belief on the planet: The enemy is out to get us and we have to kill him. Indeed, we must kill him. It’s our duty. This is the belief that sustains our ever-expanding defense budget — the latest being pushed by President Biden is $813 billion — and it’s the belief every lost soul with a gun brings with him to the shopping mall, the classroom, the church … or wherever.

If we want to curtail mass shootings on the home front, we have to address, collectively, the national assumption that conflict and disagreement are the same thing as war, and that waging war — killing people — fixes all problems. We have to salute, as a people, something other

than glorified murder.

Fifteen years ago, in the wake of the horrific mass shooting at Virginia Tech, in which 32 people were killed (I’ve written more than 50 columns about mass shootings over the years), I quoted Lauren Abramson, director of Restorative Response Baltimore: “We live in a culture where people are very much disconnected from each other. I think that’s incredibly dangerous. The more connected we are, the safer we’ll be.”

What if such awareness were geopolitical? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the latest indication that this is not the case. It has provoked an increasingly militaristic response from the West, which has sent billions of dollars’ worth of weaponry to Ukraine and has pressured Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to negotiate with Putin.

As Chris Nineham writes: “It is first and foremost the Ukrainians who will suffer from this approach, as the conflict turns into a terrible war of attrition. But the war has global implications and the risks of a frightening military clash between nuclear armed great powers are

higher than at any time for half a century.

“To understand this situation and to be able to challenge it, we have to see beyond the West’s simplistic story that this is a war between the western values of freedom and democracy and Russian despotism.”

If we cannot, if we refuse, to see beyond this simplistic story, yes, it allows us to continue believing it. But that belief — that the wars we wage are good — keeps us blind and stupid, unable to transcend the country’s growing pandemic of violence.

Disconnecting ourselves from “the enemy” may put the enemy in a cage, but it puts us in a cage as well, and the cages grow smaller and smaller. It’s me vs. you!

“The U.S. has slaughtered millions of the globe’s inhabitants, including women and children, in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, Syria and Libya, as well as in numerous proxy wars, the latest in Ukraine,” Chris Hedges writes, noting that this is our national mythology: “the divine right to kill others to purge the earth of evil.”

And when this myth permeates the population, “How can this mythology not be ingested by naïve and alienated individuals?” Hedges asks. “Kill them overseas. Kill them at home. The more the empire deteriorates, the more the impetus to kill grows.

Violence, in desperation, becomes the only route to salvation.”

I repeat: “The more connected we are, the safer we’ll be.”

Four hundred million guns in the USA are not the route to connection.

But there’s only one way that number will begin to wane, and it is not bureaucratic. People want to feel a sense of power, and for a huge swath of the population, guns are what give them the feeling of power, even if guns also create disconnection and magnify a sense of fear.

What Abramson told me about, in 2007, was a program called Restorative Justice, which her organization facilitated. I had never heard of it before.

Some years later I started becoming deeply involved in Restorative Justice and have written about it a great deal. Basically, it’s a way to talk — and listen

— to one another … deeply listen, without snark or judgment, as people speak their truth. They sit together in a peace circle, in a state of what I have called vibrant equality, and often find a sense of commonality where there had been only disconnect and conflict.

I’m not saying this is a quick fix to the American problem of violence, but rather, that Restorative Justice and similar programs, which create connection, not division, need to be part of the context in which we look at ourselves and our burgeoning mass murders. The violence we’re loosening on the world, and on ourselves, has deep roots. We have to acknowledge this, and begin digging deeper into our souls.

When we wage war, the collateral damage always comes home.

Robert Koehler (koehlercw@gmail.com), syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago award-winning journalist and editor.

He is the author of “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound.”

Time to launch ‘Dads Demand Action to Raise Healthy Boys’ Rob Okun Guest Columnist How can we in good conscience celebrate Father’s Day in the middle of an epidemic of gun violence almost exclusively perpetuated by men?

We can’t.

There’ll be time enough for backyard barbeques once fathers take the lead in establishing “Dads Demand Action to Raise Healthy Boys,” following in the footsteps - a decade late - after “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense,” launched the day following the mass murders at Sandy Hook.

In recent years, a growing number of men have been questioning conventional definitions

of manhood and masculinity, so it’s an apt moment - with the scourge of male mass shootings fresh in our minds - for fathers and other men to reinvent Father’s Day. A day more about raising healthy boys and girls than about flipping ‘burgers and ‘dogs on the grill, as fun as that may be.

What a powerful message it would send for fathers and other men to demonstrate the urgency of this moment by establishing a group to raise healthy boys, especially just weeks after two 18-year-old males murdered 31 people in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, among so many other mass shootings.

Think about what it could mean to transform Father’s Day from a commercial holiday to a call to action centered on raising boys. To date, fathers and mentors, uncles and

coaches, have rarely been organized as a group; we’re an untapped force for good that could also become a new voting bloc.

Call us say, soccer dads.

While not all men are fathers; all men are sons and all of us have a stake in how we raise boys.

Clearly, the two 18-yearolds who murdered in Buffalo and Uvalde, were literally dying to be raised as healthy boys and peaceful men. Since virtually all mass shootings are perpetrated by males, isn’t a reshaped Father’s Day an apt holiday to begin asking soul-searching questions as to why?

I have long advocated that Congress enact legislation calling on the CDC to conduct a pilot program at Head Start to assess how we socialize preschool boys - including a comparison with how we socialize girls. Are we cultivating boys’ capacity to nurture,

to be compassionate? Or, are we reinforcing the message that violence is an acceptable part of boyhood - and manhood?

An organization like Dads Demand Action could be a powerful lobbying force to ensure the bill gets passed and the study is launched. And if Congress is slow to act, then individual chapters could lobby, state by state, just as is happening with new gun laws.

Education and organizing would likely be among the activities Dads Demand Action undertakes throughout the year, culminating on Father’s Day weekend with hundreds of events around the country showcasing programs that promote raising healthy boys.

Not just fathers, but all men, need to take a hard look at the privilege and entitlement we’ve enjoyed simply because

we were born into maleidentified bodies. It’s past time to ditch the old model of ‘king-of-the-castle’ for greater rewards across the moat in the vineyards of equality: closer connections with the women and men in our lives; deeper relationships with our children; and discovering increased emotional literacy in our inner lives.

If the vast majority of nonviolent fathers and other men stand mute, then boys will grow up witnessing apoplectic dads threatening coaches at Little League games. Then Sen. Josh Hawley will get to define manhood as coldhearted, tough guy masculinity. We can’t let that happen.

Father’s Day is a time to acknowledge what it takes to raise healthy children; a time to celebrate the precious gift of being a parent. But with so many fathers and men in crisis,

isn’t it also a time to consider a moratorium on conventional Father’s Day gift giving?

Instead of spending millions of dollars on Hallmark cards, let’s begin supporting efforts to establish, fund, and launch the waiting-to-be-born Dads Demand Action to Raise Healthy Boys.

This Father’s Day, if you like, sure, fire up the grill and give Dad a new fishing rod. But also, let’s encourage men - fathers, sons, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, nephews - to move off the sidelines as bystanders and onto a field of dreams as change agents cultivating a disease-resistant crop of healthy boys.

Rob Okun (rob@voicemalemagazine.org), syndicated by PeaceVoice, writes about politics and culture. He is editor-publisher of Voice Male magazine.

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THE CHRONICLE’S BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Unique hairpin design propels business success for local entrepreneur

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

Sheridan C. Watkins has never been big on fancy hairstyles, but that is what inspired her vision for a hairpin company. “I didn’t have the patience to do all of the different natural hair styles, so I would make hairpins just to put in my hair to give it some type of different look,” she said while laughing.

One day while pinning up her hair, a creative thought came to mind.

“I looked into the mirror and said, ‘Hmm … what if I create hairpins that are interchangeable?”

And voila! Shairpins was born!

Sheridan put the letter S in front hairpins as a play on her name, Sheridan. The pins evolved into a 4-in-1 accessory.

The interchangeable pins can be worn as a hair clip, necklace, brooch and even a pair of earrings. “That’s about women giving themselves permission and having the confidence to express themselves and wear what they choose,” shared the Winston-Salem State University alum.

Ladies, you’re going to fall in love with the Lightbulb Charm Textile and the Multicolored Afrocentric Earrings. Shairpins also has a noninterchangeable line of earrings, necklaces, and décor. All jewelry and accessories are made from wool/acrylic felt.

Her floral arrangements have an intimate feel and look that will warm the heart of all ages. My favor-

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To give the community a taste of what’s to come, last weekend the Galloways hosted a soft opening for Goodness Gracious. In addition to the dozens of reservations made online, there was also a lot of foot traffic that came in to find out what was cooking as well. During the soft opening, the menu consisted of baked chicken, fried chicken, fried shrimp, fried fish, turkey wings and pot roast.

The side dishes consisted of mac & cheese, fried okra, green beans, rice and gravy, and cabbage. Customers also had their choice of sweet tea and freshly squeezed lemonade and three different homemade desserts: chocolate cake, strawberry pound cake and lemon pound cake.

Selina said they want to provide good quality, hearty food at a good price.

What you won’t find on the Goodness Gracious menu is pork. Galloway said because she comes from a family that has a history of high blood pressure, she has stayed away from pork

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Sheridan C. Watkins, owner and CEO of Shairpins. ite is the single sunflower.

Sheridan said the ideas for the floral arrangements were burning inside, “and I had to bring it to life.”

The floral arrangements make great gifts and decor pieces and Shairpins offers same-day delivery through DoorDash during business hours.

Something else you’ll love about the WinstonSalem-based company is they allow their customers to create their own jewelry. “You can customize your own look, colors, styles and fabric. You can bring your own fabric if you want to. I used someone’s old memorabilia fabrics and created something very personal and unforgettable. Whatever you’re looking for, I can make it.”

Sheridan said she loves seeing the smiles on her and other dishes that can cause hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), African Americans are 54% more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension.

“We want you to eat good and be happy, that’s our slogan. Our specialty is the baked chicken wings and then we have turkey wings, meatloaf, anything grandma used to cook pretty much we have.

What keeps us apart is we do not cook with pork and we don’t season with pork unless it’s a catered event and it’s requested,” she said.

Although they have accomplished a lot in just a year’s time, the Galloways understand that this is only the beginning. Damion said having the keys to his own restaurants motivates him to work even harder.

“It’s time to grind even harder, that’s how I see it,” he said. “I am blessed to be in this position and have this opportunity to provide a service to the city.”

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customers’ faces, and truly enjoys the conversations about how beautiful her products make them feel.

“I had some type of connection with every customer. I hope my jewelry gives them some positive energy that will last throughout the day. That means the world to me, especially as a small business owner. I don’t take that for granted.

I do a happy dance every time I see satisfied customers.”

The Charlotte native shared a very personal and intimate reason as to why she has such a passion to empower women. “I want to be very vocal about this, because I don’t want women to feel like they’re

the only one, nor ashamed to get help. I went through a state of depression because I wasn’t focused on anything but the business.

One day I looked up and everything around me was crumbling down. That’s no way to live. I went to therapy and began to walk with God and that’s what pulled me out of that situation. I was able to discover myself again. God showed me it’s what I do for him, but who I become in him,” shared Sheridan.

Sheridan graduated from Winston-Salem State in 2016 with a degree in journalism and plans to use her skills and voice to bring more awareness about the issue of depres-

sion. She also credits her father, Wayne Watkins, for keeping her grounded and confident. “When I was a child, I used to doodle different designs, so he bought me a sewing machine. He’s always lifted me up. He’s the reason I’m successful today.”

You can find Shairpins products in WinstonSalem at Kindred Spirits Fiber Company, Red Dog Gallery, Art-o-Mat, N.C. Handmade (online marketplace) and the Arts Council gift shop in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.

The Chronicle’s Business of the Month is Shairpins. For more information visit www.shairpins.com.

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Beware: Scammers use every trick to WSPD, FCSO announce collaboration on saturation patrol steal your identity, personal financial Nearly 200 people atinformation, money and more tended the meeting where

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) have joined forces to increase the law enforcement presence in communities that have been plagued by gun violence.

In a video released over the weekend letting the public know about the saturation patrol plan, Chief Catrina Thompson said they are committed to reducing gun violence and the saturation patrol plan is one way they’re doing that. Saturation patrol is a police or military patrol tactic wherein a large number of officers are concentrated into a small geographic area. Saturation patrols are used for hot-spot crime reduction, DUI checkpoints, and other location-specific patrols.

“The Winston-Salem Police Department will continue to address the issues of gun violence within the limits or our laws to ensure a safer community for our residents,” Thompson continued. “We will continue to forge relationships that identify and support efforts to successfully disrupt and curtail gun violence; however, we will not be successful

in addressing these issues without the support of our community and the criminal justice system. We’re asking if you see something, please say something.”

In addition to the collaboration between the WSPD and FCSO, according to Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, the N.C. Highway Patrol and other “federal partners” will also be assisting.

“Our purpose is to reduce the violence in our community. At the end of the day, this is not just my city, your city, my county, your county … This is our community and together we can slow and reduce gun violence, but it’s going to take all of us to do that,” Kimbrough said.

The announcement of the saturation patrol comes just two weeks after Winston-Salem City Councilmember Barbara Hanes Burke held a town hall meeting to discuss the recent rise in gun violence in the Northeast Ward.

Burke said the goal was to come up with real solutions to stop the violence.

Based on information discussed at the town hall, a list was compiled of programs and initiatives already doing the work to combat gun violence. According to Burke, the list will be posted on the city’s website.

“The goal was to develop actionable strategies to aid in addressing the problem of gun violence that is happening in the Northeast Ward,” Burke said. “During the town hall … we heard you speak about your fear for the safety of your children. We heard your pleas to just feel safe in your homes and in your neighborhoods, and we heard your pleas to just see the presence of law enforcement and to feel a sense of safety in your communities.”

WSPD on pace to seize over 1,000 guns in 2022

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In 2020 and 2021 the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) seized 1,000 guns, and with shootings and deadly crime at an all-time high, they’re expected to seize even more than that this year.

According to Assistant Chief Wilson Weaver, as of June 6 the WSPD has already seized 509 guns. While giving a presentation on initiatives the WSPD has in place to combat gun violence, Weaver said that number does not include weapons that were purchased during the department’s Gun Buy-Back Program.

A map detailing where the shootings have occurred in 2022 shows every part of the city has been plagued with gun violence, with hotspots in the Northeast, Southeast and East wards, many of which involved juveniles.

“Firearm-related violence is the number one challenge for the Winston-Salem Police Department as a professional law enforcement agency and it’s also the number one challenge for our law enforcement colleagues in the cities and towns of North Carolina, as well as across our nation,” said Weaver while giving his presentation to members of the Public Safety Committee.

In addition to the Gun Buy-Back Program, Weaver also discussed other initiatives the WSPD has in place to combat gun violence, including saturation patrols; community priority patrol shotspotter, technology that uses satellites to determine where a gun was fired; NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network); as well as specialized units that focus on gun violence such as GCRU (Gun Crime Reduction Unit) and VFIT (Violent Firearm Investigations Team).

The WSPD has also partnered with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to launch the Safe Street Initiative. This initiative is designed to address gun violence between gangs and gang associates.

Councilmember Barbara Hanes Burke, who represents the Northeast Ward, thanked Weaver and the WSPD for their efforts to keep the citizens safe. To date there have been 17 different shootings in the Northeast Ward that have been reported to police. Earlier this month Burke hosted a town hall to come up with real solutions to the issue of gun violence.

“Thank you Chief Weaver for that presentation and I thank you for all you do for our community. Thank you Chief Thompson … and Chief Penn. I really appreciate all you do to keep us safe,” Burke said.

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WA S H I N G T O N , D.C. - Suspicious communications in all its forms designed to either trick, surprise or scare someone into responding before thinking is No. 7 on the 2022 "Dirty Dozen" scams warning list, the Internal Revenue Service announced today, warning everyone to be on the lookout for bogus calls, texts, emails and posts online to gain trust or steal.

Criminals have used these methods for years and they persist because these tricks work enough times to keep the scammers at it. Victims are tricked into providing sensitive personal financial information, money or other information. This can be used to file false tax returns and tap into financial accounts, among other schemes.

“If you are surprised or scared by a call or text, it’s likely a scam so proceed with extreme caution,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “I urge everyone to verify a suspicious email or other communication independently of the message in question.”

The IRS has compiled the annual Dirty Dozen list for more than 20 years as a way of alerting taxpayers and the tax professional community about scams and schemes. The list is not a legal document or a literal listing of agency enforcement priorities. It is designed to raise awareness among a variety of audiences that may not always be aware of developments involving tax administration.

As part of the Security Summit effort with the states and the nation’s tax industry, the IRS has made great strides in preventing and reducing taxrelated identity theft. But it remains a serious threat to taxpayers and tax professionals who don't adequately protect Social Security numbers (SSN) and other personal information.

For example, criminals can quickly file a fake tax return using a stolen SSN in the hope that it has not already appeared on another filed return. People frequently don't know they are a victim of identity theft until they are notified by the IRS of a possible issue with their tax return or their return is rejected because the SSN appears on a return already filed.

Here are some common scams the IRS continues to see. Taxpayers should take extra caution with these schemes, which continue to evolve and change:

Text message scams: These scams are sent to taxpayers' smartphones and can reference things like COVID-19 and/or "stimulus payments." These messages often contain bogus links claiming to be IRS websites or other online tools.

Other than IRS Secure Access, the IRS does not use text messages to discuss personal tax issues, such as those involving bills or refunds. The IRS also will not send taxpayers messages via social media platforms.

If a taxpayer receives an unsolicited SMS/text that appears to be from either the IRS or a program closely linked to the IRS, the taxpayer should take a screenshot of the text message and include the screenshot in an email to phishing@irs.gov with the following information: *Date, time and time zone they received the text message *Phone number that received the text message The IRS reminds everyone NOT to click links or open attachments in unsolicited, suspicious or unexpected text messages whether from the IRS, state tax agencies or others in the tax community.

Email phishing scams: The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information.

The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail. If a taxpayer receives an unsolicited fraudulent email that appears to be from either the IRS or a program closely linked to the IRS, report it by sending the email as an attachment to phishing@irs.gov.

The Report Phishing and Online Scams page at IRS. gov provides complete details.

Phone scams: The IRS does not leave pre-recorded, urgent or threatening

messages. In many variations of the phone scam, victims are told if they do not call back, a warrant will be issued for their arrest. Other verbal threats include law-enforcement agency intervention, deportation or revocation of licenses.

Criminals can fake or "spoof" caller ID numbers to appear to be anywhere in the country, including from an IRS office.

This prevents taxpayers from being able to verify the caller’s true number. Fraudsters also have spoofed local sheriff's offices, state departments of motor vehicles, federal agencies and others, to convince taxpayers the call is legitimate.

The IRS (and its authorized private collection agencies) will never: *Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. The IRS does not use these methods for tax payments. *Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have the taxpayer arrested for not paying. *Demand that taxes be paid without giving the taxpayer the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed. *Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes. All tax payments should only be made payable to the U.S. Treasury and checks should never be made payable to third parties. For anyone who doesn't owe taxes and has no reason to think they do: Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately.

For more information, see IR-2022-25.

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Book Review Juneteenth Books for Kids

c.2022, various publishers, $5.99 - $17.99 various page counts

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

Anthony Sellers

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Anthony Sellers is a graduate of Quality Education Academy. He will be a student at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, this coming fall. We will miss him!

“Anthony, first, thank you for being you! Second, we’re beyond proud of you!

Last, we love you and forever will be here for you. I’m blessed to call you my son and it’s a privilege to be called your mom. Continue to read your Bible, pray daily, and give thanks! Now go and accomplish your goals and reach your dreams!”

Proverbs 3:5-6

Christian Holly

You weren’t born knowing everything.

People had to tell you what you needed to know, and that’s how you learn.

You can guess sometimes, or figure other things out on your own, but mostly, you’ve been told and then you know. So why not read these books about a fact that was unknown for years ...

When Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and freed the slaves, the word was spread far and wide ... except in Texas. For more than two years after the signing, there were still people in bondage there. In “Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free” by Alice Faye Duncan, art by Keturah A. Bobo (Tommy Nelson, $17.99), you’ll see what happened when those slaves learned, on Juneteenth 1865, that they were finally free.

In this book, kids will learn about Juneteenth, the woman whose activism ensured that it would be celebrated across the nation, and why that was important.

Meant for kids ages 4 to 8, this book also has further information for grown-ups to help a child understand its meanings, along with a recipe for traditional Juneteenth red punch.

For early elementary-aged kids, “Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem” by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, illustrated

by Alex Bostic (Union Square Kids, $17.99) begins on the day when “The news arrived in Galveston.” Here, however, only part of the story is told: kids don’t have much backstory; the Emancipation Proclamation is never mentioned.

Instead, the story is very simplified, bypassing Emancipation in favor of more personal stories, a wide variety of reactions that former slaves might have felt upon hearing the news, and how Texas’ newly-freed Black citizens likely would have celebrated their freedom. Like the Duncan story, this book has a nice author’s note for parental guidance, and gorgeous illustrations that perfectly evoke the poem as it’s told.

Older children – those who are well beyond picture books – will find a wealth of information inside “What Is Juneteenth?” by Kirsti Jewel, illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez (Penguin Kids, $5.99).

Unlike the above books, this one be-

gins with a quick and basic history lesson that starts with the Middle Passage.

Jewel then quickly takes kids through a few pages about Abraham Lincoln and slavery just before and during the Civil War. It’s not until then that she explains where former-slaves went once they were freed, what they did to be reunited with their families, and what it must’ve been like for Texas slaves to realize that freedom had been withheld from them for more than two years.

Jewel goes forward to explain more of Black history up through modern times, including the story of Opal Lee and her efforts to place Juneteenth firmly in the nation’s consciousness. Kids also get brief biographies of notable Black Americans along the way, and there’s a handy timeline for reference. This, and the lack of overgeneralizing, make this book perfect for kids ages 7 to 14.

And if these books on Juneteenth aren’t enough, then ask your librarian or bookseller for more. They’ll help you find everything.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is The Bookworm. Terri has been reading since she was three years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a prairie in Wisconsin with one man, two dogs, and 16,000 books.

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Christian Holly will be graduating from West Forsyth High School on June 11.

His future plans are to attend Forsyth Technical Community College to pursue an associate degree in entrepreneurship “I want to congratulate my son, Christian, for completing high school and earning his high school diploma from West Forsyth High School. I applaud your hard work and dedication to your studies. Even through the challenges, you never gave up. I’m excited to see what’s in store for you in your next chapter of adulthood as you begin your college studies in the fall. I know you will make wise decisions and accomplish many things. I love you and I’m proud of you.” - Mom

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Jada Ambrae Cowan, is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School Virtual Academy. She is the daughter of Yakeeta Worthy. Jada is ranked fifth in her senior class with a 3.9 GPA. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Crosby Scholars.

Jada has received $165,000-plus in scholarship awards including Emancipation Proclamation Scholarship, Presidential Scholars Award and Executive Director’s Award.

Jada will attend High Point University in fall 2022 majoring in chemistry. Her goal is to receive her doctorate in pharmacy. She attributes her success to GOD and to the strong leadership and amazing example, her mother!

THURSDAY, June 16, 2022

Also Religion, Community News, and Classifieds Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

The PGA Tour reacting like the scorned spouse In a childish and petty move, the PGA Tour has suspended all 17 golfers who decided to compete in the inaugural LIV Golf International Series event.

The list of golfers are not just no-name players but instead includes some big names in the world of golf and multiple major championship winners.

Some of the players resigned their membership on the PGA Tour before playing in the LIV Golf event that started last Thursday. As a result, those players are no longer eligible to compete in PGA Tour events or the Presidents Cup. Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson, two-time major champion Dustin Johnson, along with well-known players like Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter were among the 17 golfers. They are joined

by Talor Gooch, Branden Grace, Matt Jones, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Kevin Na, Andy Ogletree, Louis Oosthuizen, Turk Pettit, Charl Schwartzel, Hudson Swafford and Peter Uihlein.

The issue for the PGA Tour is that the LIV Golf Series is supported by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, which is controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salam. Salam has been linked to several human rights violations, which include the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

The LIV Golf Series also has a few different nuances as compared to the PGA Tour. Instead of 72-hole events, the LIV Golf Series has a 54-hole format. They also have shotgun starts, no cuts and a team format. The seven regular season events are offering $25 million purses, which is the richest in the history of the sport.

According to reports, the top players of the series also received signing bonuses worth more than $100 million, which is tough to turn down.

I find it funny that the PGA Tour is trying to take the moral high ground over the LIV Golf Series as if Augusta National Golf Club didn’t bar Black members until 1990 when they first allowed a Black man, Ron Townsend, to join after pressure from public attention. Augusta National hosts several annual events including the Masters Tournament, which is one of the PGA See PGA on B6

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Baseball is truly the sport of the summer. Young boys and girls across

the city of Winston-Salem are getting into the swing of We PLAY baseball. These young players get to learn the fundamentals of the sport here in hopes of becoming the next superstars of the game.

One of the nation’s best sprinters, Terrell Robinson chooses HBCU

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Terrell Robinson Jr. is one of the best high school sprinters in the country. He had his choice of elite universities to further his track and field career but when the dust settled, Robinson chose St. Augustine’s University.

Robinson has been a star at Mt. Tabor High School since he stepped foot on campus. Over the years, he has continued to get better at his sport, which has led to him breaking several school records.

His AAU coach Bershawn “Batman” Jackson will also be his new collegiate head coach, so the familiarity there will bode well for Robinson as he moves up to the next level.

“My club coach Bershawn Jackson, also known as Batman, got the head coaching position there, so I have really been considering them since he came for a home visit to tell us what he had to offer us as far as academics, what I would get on campus, and the kind of training I would get.

“It was great when I took a visit to the school and one thing that set the school apart was that they loved me before I got there. As soon as I committed, I have been all over the website, I’ve been all over the news media and outlets, and I appreciate their support. There are not a lot of Division I schools that will support their kids before they get there. That was really big for me, just

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Terrell Robinson Jr. will attend St. Augustine’s University to run track on the next level. feeling welcome and feeling at home when I got there.”

Along with St. Aug., Robinson was also high on North Carolina A&T State University and the University of Texas. He was not set on a school but instead wanted to wait out the process to see what school stood out and St. Augustine’s was that school.

Robinson has been a phenom in the sport since his middle school days. He has been one of the elite sprinters the country has to offer, but never knew he would ascend to this level.

“I didn’t see it, but I knew I had the talent, probably since about ninth grade, to go Division I if I wanted to, but just seeing it all happen before my eyes, I didn’t expect anything like this to happen,” he said. “You can’t really expect that.”

Coming into high school, Robinson was one

of the most talked about track and field athletes in the state and he did not disappoint. He performed very well as a freshman competing against athletes three years his senior.

His sophomore year was derailed by COVID-19 and he admits to hitting a slump during his junior year. Robinson was determined to leave his mark during his senior year, and he put in the work during the offseason to make that happen.

“They all actually have something different to offer,” Robinson said about his various trainers. “Some have CrossFit backgrounds, some have speed and athletic development background, and I finally got with an Olympic hurdler who has run on the Olympic level. They all have something to put in the puzzle. I think now we finally have the base down and we are fine-tuning and

shaping what I can get better at now.”

Robinson ran 10.31 in the 100-meter finals last month at the state championship meet. He feels he is rounding into form and has been progressing ever since his Mt. Tabor relay team participated in the Penn Relays a couple months ago. He also finished first in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.32 at the state championship meet.

There are no specific goals that Robinson has for his freshman year with the Falcons. He just wants to go in and compete to the best of his abilities and get stronger because he knows how much of a grind the collegiate track season will be.

“The emphasis on training is going to be really, really big for improvement, so I am excited about that,” he said.

Competing against the best of the best in the country is a task Robinson is looking forward to. Jackson has placed Robinson in some big meets to prepare him for the level of competition he should expect once he arrives at St. Aug. The 100-meter dash is Robinson’s best race, he said. But he feels the 400 is his second-best race and could potentially grow into a great quarter-miler if that’s the direction his coach wants him to go.

“I have always run the 400 when I first started; not a lot of people know that,” he said. “I was a good 400-meter runner when I first started, but when I

got hurt a little bit around seventh or eighth grade, I dropped down to the 100 just so I could watch my injury.

“I just never got the chance to go back up to it and I wound up excelling really well in the 100 and 200, but even now I can split 48 or 47 when needed. I feel like I have the ability to do all three of them really well.”

When it came to choosing which college he would attend, Robinson says his parents asked their questions of the various coaches but left the final decision up to him. Celia Cager, Robinson’s mother, says she was not leaning toward any particular school, but just wanted her son to be in the best situation for success.

“I just wanted to make sure it was the best decision for him and the perfect fit,” she said. “My main thing was housing, facilities and nutrition.

“It was the school itself when we got there, and they were very welcoming. They knew a lot about us, and we met some staff members and the athletic director. They let us tour the facilities and it just felt good.”

Robinson says he respects Jackson even more because even though he was recruiting Robinson to attend St. Aug., Jackson was also actively selling Robinson to other schools so he can have as many choices as possible.

The future is bright for Robinson and only time will tell how far he can go.

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CHARLOTTE – The Presidents Cup announced today the six teams set to compete in the inaugural Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup, slated for Aug. 29 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. Johnson C. Smith University will serve as the host school for the event, which will showcase top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) men’s golf programs in a Presidents Cup competition during the event’s media day. The 2022 Presidents Cup will be contested on Sept. 2025 at Quail Hollow Club.

Howard University, Florida A&M University, Alabama State University and Texas Southern University are the four Division I HBCU teams to qualify, while Livingstone College in nearby Salisbury, North Carolina, qualified as the top Division II HBCU program during the 2021-22 season. The qualifying schools were solidified via the Golfstat Ranking on May 5, 2022.

“Charlie Sifford’s legacy as the first African American player on the PGA Tour continues to impact future generations of golfers, allowing for kids from all backgrounds to experience this great sport,” said 2022 Presidents Cup Chair Johno Harris. “On behalf of the Presidents Cup and Quail Hollow Club, we are thrilled to welcome these top HBCU players to our community for a first-ofits-kind showcase event and the opportunity to compete on a world-class venue just weeks before the top U.S. and International players arrive in Charlotte.”

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In addition to the Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup, the Presidents Cup will host a Leadership Summit during event week on Wednesday, Sept. 21. day, Aug. 27. Teams will spend Sunday, Aug. 28, at Quail Hollow Club, with a partner brunch hosted by Charles Sifford, Jr., practice rounds and a welcome reception that evening. On Monday, Aug. 29, players will be split into teams of 12, competing in four-ball competition in the morning and singles in the afternoon, before concluding the day alongside Captains Davis Love III and Trevor Immelman as they make their captains’ picks to round out their respective 12-player teams for the Presidents Cup. “My father’s vision was that the golf establishment provide equal access to make the game of golf more inclusive to all people. The Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup is a great example of the diversity and inclusion that Dr. Charles Luther Sifford exemplified as the first African American member of the PGA Tour,” said Sifford’s son, Charles Sifford, Jr. “He dreamed of young people playing a championship course with the opportunity to acquire experience and knowledge of what it takes to compete at the highest level.”

“It has been amazing to watch these players compete throughout the 2021-22 season, and we are excited to finally announce the six teams who will play in the Charlie Sif-

ford Centennial Cup,” said Presidents Cup Executive Director Adam Sperling.

“Since we arrived in Charlotte, we wanted to ensure the priorities of our organization and the market were in line, while creating a meaningful impact through our event. We hope these efforts give way to a tremendous experience for these HBCU players and coaches at Quail Hollow Club and in Charlotte.”

The Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup is presented by Bridgestone, Citi, Cognizant and Nucor.

In addition to the Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup, the Presidents Cup will host a Leadership Summit during event week on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The Summit will highlight representatives from Bridgestone, Citi, Cognizant and Nucor, as well as other leadership executives from the world of sports, and presidents from HBCUs, with an in-depth discussion focused on DE&I efforts at the intersection of sport and corporate America, and the integral role HBCU programs can play in the growth and success of those efforts.

For more information about the Presidents Cup, or to purchase tickets, please visit PresidentsCup. com.

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God’s Restored People Shall Prosper Scriptures: Isaiah 49:18-23 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Identify relationships in which individuals or congregations have experienced God’s restoration; *Find comfort in the plans God has for their lives; *Proclaim God’s justice and mercy for His people.

Background: Isaiah spoke of the renewal of the Judean commonwealth, peace among all nations and an end to paganism. That is what was predicted to happen with the return to Zion, but instead Judah became a province of Persia under King Cyrus, because relatively few of the exiled Jews availed themselves of the opportunity to return to Zion and the world as a whole remained unchanged. Isaiah, though, continued to predict a large-scale ingathering of exiles would occur and that a new world order would eventually materialize. We know now that Isaiah was speaking of millennial Israel.

For more insight on Israel’s attitude at the time and the relevance of Gentile inclusion, research “the Progeny Blessing.”

Lesson: Promise of Restoration (Isaiah 49:18-20).

“Lift up your eyes and look around; All of them gather together, they come to you. As I live, says the Lord, …” (verse 18). Zion’s inhabitants will return as the city’s destroyers depart and to celebrate her restoration, Jerusalem is adorned as a bride and the Lord is the bridegroom. The Lord will bring back the exiled and captives of sons of Zion to the Promised Land (millennial Israel). God’s love and faithfulness for Zion are shown here in the promise for their future. “… surely now you will be too crowded for your inhabitants …” (verse 19).

As the Lord brings the faithful remnant back to Israel, they will fill the land - millennial Jerusalem - will not be large enough to contain all who return. This includes the Gentiles, who come to the faith. “… make room for me to settle.” (verse 20).

Questioning Restoration (verse 21). “ … Who has begotten these for me, … who has reared these? … from where did these come?” (verse 21). Think progeny – maternal Israel wonders who has borne all these people who will return to her, given that she has been barren through the time of her desolation.

Confirming Restoration and Prosperity (verses 2223). “Thus says the Lord God, I will soon lift up my hand to the nations, and will raise My signal to the peoples; …” (verse 22). The answer to the questions of the “bereaved and barren” maternal Israel is that the nations of the world will assist the faithful remnant of Israel. The other said nations have acted as foster parents to Jerusalem’s offspring. “Kings will be your guardians, … they will bow down to you with their faces to the earth …” (verse 23a.). Nations and leaders that opposed Israel will humble themselves before the See Prosper on B6

BY BRUCE BOYER

We are being saturated with bad news every day.

In recent weeks it includes the war in the Ukraine and the killing of innocent children and their teachers at a school in Texas. The stock market is threatening to become a Bear Market.

We hear of other shootings every night on the news.

The news affects us deeply. We all know teachers who influenced our lives, and many of us have children and grandchildren. We feel deeply for those who were injured or lost their lives in the school shooting. Many of us have friends from the Ukraine, so the devastation is hard for us to watch or hear about.

The combination of factors is deeply affecting our economy. Inflation is rampant, dramatically affecting food prices, the cost of gasoline for our vehicles, and the cost of pandemic-delayed travel, giving us cause for stress.

And now, we are hearing about the increased rate of infections caused by variants of the virus.

It is one thing after another.

The Bible tells us about a time of constant disappointments. In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah spent 20 verses grumbling

to the Lord with his complaints about the bad news of life. But then, the very next word of the very next verse changes everything.

It adds perspective to the difficulty he was facing. The next word was “Yet.” It said, “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have Hope. Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.”

While Jeremiah’s problems seem to come every day, so do God’s blessings. The verse continues: “They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:21- 23).

Evil exists in the world and it will continue until Jesus Christ comes again.

Satan is still at work, trying to destroy the world

and turn people away from Jesus Christ.

But God’s love overcomes evil. How does He do this? God works through you and me. We are the “Yet” that brings Hope. We spread God’s love to those around us.

Jesus Christ has commissioned us, sending us to do His work. He has sent you and me to be exactly where we are today. The Holy Spirit descends on us and empowers us. Lamentations continues, “The LORD is good to those whose Hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord (Lamentations 3:25-26).

We know that Jesus wins in the end. He defeated sin and death on the cross and resurrection.

We know that all believers will join Him in eternal life. And, we know that our job here on earth is to win souls for Christ. Every person who is saved is less likely to be controlled by Satan. We win them over by sharing God’s love.

We can be a vessel of Hope in this dark world.

We can share God’s light to illuminate the path to Him. Every person we lead into a relationship with Jesus Christ may multiply our influence as they spread God’s love to those they know.

Bruce Boyer is the author of two devotional books and writes a weekly devotional email. A library of his stories is posted on https://christianfaithstories.org/.

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Thursdays and Saturdays Free Meals Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 North Dunleith Ave., will serve hot meals as part of the People Helping People Feeding Program. Meals will be served every Thursday and Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the church’s location. For more information, call 336-7229841.

Lansing Dr., cordially invites all women to join us the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. for conversation as we share and embrace each other in these challenging times. Join us via conference call. Dial in: 267-807-9601 Access Code:189545592#. Rev. Frederick L. Barnes, Jr. is the senior pastor. For more information, call 336-9923751.

Each Sunday Sunday service Transformation Ministries will have service every Sunday at 10 a.m. We are located at 4880 Burnette Drive. Masks are required.

June 19 First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) Online Dr. Dennis W. Bishop, Senior Pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC), will deliver the Father’s Day message. Front doors will open at 9:15 a.m. for screening, devotion, and announcements prior to the 10 a.m. service. Completed waiver forms and masks that cover the nose and mouth are required. The form can be submitted electronically on the FWBC website – www. firstwaughtown.org -- click on RE-ENTRY 2022, and printed copies will be available in the lobby prior to service. Other in-person protocols and information about 6 p.m. virtual Sunday School are accessible via the FWBC homepage RE-ENTRY link. Persons who prefer to worship virtually can find the service on YouTube, https:// www.youtube.com (First Waughtown); Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/FirstWaughtown/; and the First Waughtown website, https://www.firstwaughtown. org. (NOTE: Services are posted on a one-week delay.)

3rd Friday of each month Women’s fellowship The Antioch Baptist Church (ABC) Women, 5061

June 19 Men’s Day program Grace Presbyterian Church (USA), located at 3901

Each Sunday Worship services Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St., Winston-Salem, invites you to join online worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m., or in-person services at 8:45 a.m. The 11 a.m. service, which is available via Facebook and YouTube, is a celebration of the diversity of the human family, a no-frills service that is thoughtful, personal, and deeply spiritual. The 8:45 a.m. service is a quiet, contemplative space including prayer, scripture, preaching, and communion; masks and social distancing will be in effect in the sanctuary. Join us at www. greenstreetumc.org, on YouTube, or on Facebook.

Carver School Road, will hold its yearly Men’s Day/Father’s Day program on Sunday, June 19, at 11 a.m. This service of celebration will be on Zoom and in person.

The guest speaker will be Al-Wadood Jabbar, president of the Winston Salem NAACP. Masks and social distancing are required for attendance. For more information, please contact Grace Presbyterian Church at 336767-7530.

June 19 Father’s Day worship service Reverend Dr. Dennis Leach, Sr., pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., invites you to attend our Father’s Day worship service on Sunday, June 19, during our 10 a.m. service. Rev. Jones, associate minister of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, will deliver the preached word. For more information, please call the church office at 748-0216.

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Community Calendar June 17 Registration deadline for Laughter Together event On Friday, June 24, at 10 a.m., family caregivers are invited to join other caregivers for a boxed lunch picnic and Laughing Together session led

by Gail Williams, certified Laughter Yoga leader. The event will be held at Leinbach Park, 3635 Sally Kirk Road, Winston-Salem.

Deadline for registration is June 17. Limited respite care offered by ComForCare Home Care, with prior arrangements. For more information about how to register, contact Carol Ann Harris at charris@shepherdscenter.org or 336-748-0217.

June 18 Juneteenth Festival Triad Cultural Arts’ Annual Juneteenth Festival will take place on Saturday, June 18, at Innovation Quarter — Biotech Place from 1 – 5 p.m. and Bailey Park from 1 – 8 p.m. Our theme for this year is Celebrate Freedom & The Will to Be Free with a focus on African American healing rituals & traditions.

June 18 Elder Abuse Walk, Stroll & Roll The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging is excited to organize the Elder Abuse Awareness Walk, Stroll & Roll on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Triad Park after a two-year pause. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; the Walk, Stroll & Roll will kick off at 10:30 a.m. There is no cost to participate, and free tshirts will be available first come, first served. Everyone is invited to join the Triad’s fight to end elder abuse.

June 18, July 16, Aug. 10 & Aug. 20 Movie in the park series City residents can again enjoy free, familyfriendly movies this summer at local parks as well as at Bolton Pool, starting with a free showing of “The Croods: A New Age” on Saturday, June 18, at Little Creek Park, 610 Foxcroft Drive. A food truck will be on site and pre-movie activities will begin at 7 p.m. The movie will begin at dusk. Residents should bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

The WePLAY Movies in the Park series will show “Encanto” on July 16 at Sedge Garden Park, 401 Robbins Road, and “Sing 2” on Aug. 20 at Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Drive.

Also this year, Recreation and Parks will offer a free showing of “Luca” on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Bolton Pool, 1590 Bolton St. The movie series is being sponsored by Recreation and Parks, Community Development and the Winston-Salem Fire & Police departments. For more information send an email to WePLAYevents@ cityofws.org.

June 19

Juneteenth Celebration Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host the seventh annual Summer Parks Concert Series at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons and Triad Park in Kernersville. A Juneteenth Celebration featuring Gospel Music from Jamera McQueen-Smith and Matelyn Alicia will be held at Tanglewood Park on Sunday, June 19, from 5-8 p.m.

Concerts and parking at both parks are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as water, beer and wine are available for purchase with all proceeds supporting Arts Council.

No outside alcohol is permitted.

June 22 Community Day Neighborhood’s Hands will be hosting a Community Day Event on Wednesday, June 22, at Liberty Street Urban Farmer’s Market, from noon-4 p.m.

There will be free food, music, bouncy house, etc.

Thus, if your organization or company would like to participate and host an information table, please contact me directly at (336) 995-3072. You may call or text me to inform me if you would like to reserve a table space. There is not a vendor’s fee for the table space, thereby, you can come out and promote your organization or company.

June 23 Banned Book Summer series The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) will continue its “Banned Books Summer” with a discussion of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” on Thursday, June 23. Banned Books Summer is a series of informal discussions of novels and memoirs that have, for one reason or another, been challenged in public school curricula across the country. SECCA director William Carpenter will lead the discussions, which are free and open to all.

June 25 Happy Hill Cemetery cleanup The next Happy Hill Cemetery Cleanups will be Saturday, June 25, starting at 10 a.m. Individuals and club groups are welcome to help beautify the area.

Dress appropriate for the weather including sturdy shoes. Bring gloves and any yard equipment you have, clippers, racks etc.

Location - Pitts and Willow Street, 888 Willow Street, 27127. Contact Mrs. Maurice Johnson, (336) 978-2866.

June 27 Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a virtual 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 Monday, June 27, from 3-4:30 p.m. virtually.

The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336748-0217 or Info@shepherdscenter.org for more information or to reserve a seat.

July 1 Scholarship deadline The Winston-Salem Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program for the 2022-2023 academic year. July 1 is the deadline for financial need-based scholarships.

Most scholarships are accessed through our online One-Stop Scholarship Application. Students are automatically considered for the scholarships for which they are eligible—with just one application.

For more information and to access the application portal, visit wsfoundation.org/students.

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Humana to host grand opening of its new Neighborhood Center on June 16 SUBMITTED ARTICLE

After a few weeks of a soft opening of its Winston-Salem Neighborhood Center at 1045 Hanes Mall Blvd., Humana is holding events during its grand opening week with tours on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and 15, for both those who have Medicare insurance coverage with Humana, as well as nonmembers. The official ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, June 16, at 11 a.m., and will include tours of the new center and at noon a free Healthy Cooking Program: MIND Diet & Cooking Demo: Food to Fight Dementia.

The 5,300 sq.ft. Neighborhood Center located in the Hanes Commons Shopping Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is open to the community and offers a unique calendar of special events, programs and activities designed to improve physical and mental health. You do not need to be a Humana member to participate in most activities, including

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Tour’s major events and is probably the most highprofile golf event in the world.

Augusta National was built in 1932 and barred Black members for decades. The club’s cofounder Clifford Roberts once said, “As long as I’m alive, all the golfers will be white, and all the caddies will be black.” Any tour that would allow one of their major tournaments to be hosted at a location with such a racist history has no moral standing to judge anyone else or their alleged wrongdoings.

This was the response to the 17 golfers from PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to tour membership: “These players have made their choice for their own financialbased reasons. But they can’t demand the same PGA TOUR membership benefits, considerations, opportunities and platform as you. That expectation disrespects you, our fans and our partners. You have made a different choice, which is to abide by the Tournament Regulations you agreed to when you accomplished the dream of earning a PGA TOUR card and – more importantly – to compete as part of the preeminent organization in the world of professional golf.”

Monahan also wrote that any players who take part in future LIV Golf events will suffer the same punishment. With the money that the LIV Golf

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redeemed people of God’s covenant. “… and you will know that I am the Lord; Those who hopefully wait for Me will not be put to shame.” (verse 23b.) The reversal of fortune for Zion and the Israelites is proof to a faithful people of Israel that waiting on the Lord will not disappoint. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2021-2022, The Jewish Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible, The New Interpreters Study Bible and The Ox-

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Mary Myers is the sales manager for Humana's Neighborhood Center on Hanes Mall Boulevard. healthy cooking demos, health education and nutrition classes, and a variety of social activities.

In addition, resources are available for Humana members, including the North Carolina State Health Plan retirees, which Humana is proud to serve.

This encompasses help understanding their Humana health plan benefits, and access to SilverSneakers® fitness classes.

Humana is a leading health and well-being company and its Neighborhood Centers are part of the company’s commitment to improving the series is offering, I am not sure that the PGA is in a position to suspend players as they may continue to lose more high-profile golfers. Some have even stated they will fight the suspension from the tour.

Monahan seems confident that the tour partners and fans will back his stance on the suspension.

“I am certain our fans and partners – who are surely tired of all this talk of money, money and more money – will continue to be entertained and compelled by the worldclass competition you display each and every week, where there are true consequences for every shot you take and your rightful place in history whenever you reach that elusive winners’ circle,” he continued.

“You are the PGA TOUR, and this moment is about what we stand for: the PGA TOUR membership as a whole. It’s about lifting up those who choose to not only benefit from the TOUR, but who also play an integral role in building it. I know you are with us, and vice versa. Our partners are with us, too. The fact that your former TOUR colleagues can’t say the same should be telling.”

Players such as Bryson DeChambeau had agreed to play in future LIV Golf events. As I was writing this column, I saw a report that stated DeChambeau had officially signed on with the LIV Golf Series last Friday, which marks yet another big-name player to join the series.

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For Your Consideration: “… and lick the dust off thy feet; …”

What in a greater context does this signify? Is there a significance in the small number of exiled Israelites that returned to Jerusalem?

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Application: Isaiah’s prophecy says that the once enemy nations of Israel will be reduced to impotence. Instead of acting as oppressors, foreign rulers grovel before Israel. Think of broken or strained relationships – what can you do to restore

health and well-being of its Medicare Advantage members and people in local communities across the state. With the opening of the new Winston-Salem location, North Carolina is now home to five Humana Neighborhood Centers, with others located in Asheville, Greensboro, Charlotte and Raleigh.

Humana Neighborhood Centers are physically located in 15 states, including Puerto Rico. Additionally, the Neighborhood Center and its classes are available online at https://www.humananeighborhoodcenter.com/. is an exciting addition to LIV Golf’s supercharged style of play. He is passionate about the sport, innovative in his approach and committed to pushing the boundaries in pursuit of excellence,” said Greg Norman, LIV Golf CEO and commissioner.

“He’s not afraid to think outside the box and supports our mission of doing things differently to grow our game. The power and energy he brings to the course will deliver added electricity to our competition in Portland (Oregon, site of the series’ first U.S. event) and beyond.”

I think the list of golfers who are willing to defect from the PGA Tour will continue to rise as we head into the summer months. The PGA Tour has had a stranglehold on the world of golf, but this new series is offering so much money, it is going to be hard for many of the golfers to turn it down, even with the threat of suspension from the PGA Tour.

I don’t see this ending with a merger of the two tours like the NBA/ ABA or NFL/AFL merged to form one league. With the LIV Golf Series being so flush with money, they can pretty much do whatever they want or need. I will be interested to see if any major sports television network chooses to collaborate with them to air their events. I know I am not the only sports fan out there that is interested in seeing how these events compare to a PGA Tour event. a broken friendship or to get back your joy the enemy may have taken away?

Ask yourself first, “Am I the enemy?” What should you do? Remember that Jesus has come to redeem us and wants us to have the right relationship with Him and others. (UMI).

FYI: Forsyth County Sunday School Union will meet “virtually” every third Sunday, at 3 p.m. with teaching and programs. You may join using the following “Zoom” credentials: ID 819 7872 9662, Passcode 787444, Phone: 1-301-715-8592.