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Poverty continues to be a challenge

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem has made progress but is still a long way off from becoming a top 50 metro area by 2020.

In 2015, Mayor Allen Joines committed the city to the goal of becoming a top 50 metro area by 2020 and began a series of annual “State of the Community” presentations in which local leaders give updates on the progress

toward that goal. The goal requires creating 27,000 net new jobs in five years or 5,400 jobs a year. So far, that’s proved to be a lofty aspiration.

“We hit about 40 percent of that goal this year,” said Joines. “So we’re a little slow on our job creation, but I hope you’ll see that we’re creating the infrastructure and network to hit the job goals we want to.”

Poverty continues to be

a challenge, and this “State of the Community” added an update on efforts to reduce it.

“As you think about indicators of a community’s health and well-being, there are arguably few that are more important for communities to stay in tune with and try to address than poverty,” said Evan Raleigh, the city’s director of business inclusion.

Raleigh talked about

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Jobs expo covers the bases for students and employers

Last week, the gymnasium inside the Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University was transformed in to a one-stop shop for student options.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

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It’s never too early to start planning for your future, and last week hundreds of students on the campus of Winston-Salem State University did just that that during the Career Internship Graduate School Expo.

On Thursday, Sept. 21 the gymnasium inside the Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center was transformed into a one-stop shop for post graduate options. The event hosted by the Career Development Services department featured 80 regional employers and graduate programs.

Companies like Inmar, Herbalife,

United Health and Reynolds American were all on hand to scout the talent in “Ram Country”.

Colleges and universities that participated in the expo included North Carolina Central University, High Point University, Campbell University, Wingate and countless others. No matter your major, or classification the expo guaranteed to have something intriguing for every student.

After chatting with a representative from Aramark, a food service, facilities and uniform service provider, junior computer science major Eric Colquhoun said he was excited to learn about the various

graduate opportunities at the expo.

“I’ve learned a lot just by talking to some of the employers and people here today,” he continued.

“Specifically, the graduate schools in computer science. I also learned a lot about opportunities in CSIT.” Although Colquhoun had his mind set on graduate school he said the expo also offered several opportunities for students who aren’t sure what they want to do after college.

“There are a lot of companies here that are looking for a variety of students. Many of the companies here are looking for any student with a

At a place in time where African-American males are constantly stereotyped and shown in a negative light, the Crosby Scholars Community Partnership is looking to expand a program that helps African-American males in the community change that narrative and reach their full potential.

Statistics show that 1 in every 15 black men are incarcerated. And while African-Americans only make up 30 percent of the population, they make up 60 percent of those incarcerated. Several reports have shown there is indirect correlation between educational attainment and incarceration rates.

AAMPED (African American Males Pursuing Educational Dreams) was designed to address these stereotypes and help young men of color in the commuWatts nity continue their education after high school. After a trial run of the program in 2016, AAMPED is looking to make a bigger impact this year.

Mona Lovett, Crosby Scholars CEO and president, said after looking at the numbers in grades six through 10, the numbers for black males were falling behind.

According to Lovett, the program, which is funded by United Way, will have specific programs that will appeal to African-American males between the ages of 12-16.

“We wanted to put more focus on the early years developing relationships and connecting with students,” she said. “That’s a big part of AAMPED.” To help the program reach new heights, Lovett has brought on former educator James Jessup and retired

Restoring black cemeteries gains attention

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The challenges of restoring African-American cemeteries that have fallen into disrepair was discussed at a program at Delta Arts Center last Thursday.

The New Winston Museum pre-

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School officials, students, alumni break ground on Paisley/Lowrance Dr. Gary Cone, principal at Paisley IB Magnet School, and Peggy Dickey, principal at Lowrance Middle School, thanked voters for putting education first during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Local school officials, community leaders, current, and former students came together to break ground on the new John W. Paisley IB Magnet School and Annie L. Lowrance Middle School earlier this week.

The $47 million project that will bring the two schools together is part of the $350 million bond project approved by voters in 2016. The school, which is expected to be one of the biggest ever built in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system is expected to be complete by fall of 2019.

Before digging up the ceremonial bright red dirt on the site where construction has already started, Dr. Gary Cone, principal at Paisley, thanked the voters for putting education first and voting “yes” on

the bond project.

Numbers from the 2016 election show the bond project was approved by a majority voters in every precinct in the county.

“We are really excited about this. I want to thank everyone of you for sharing in this,” said Cone. “It means a lot to me, it means a lot to the students, it means a lot to the community.”

The new school will be located next to the original Paisley on Grant Avenue. For the students and staff at Lowrance, the new building will give them a permanent home for the first time since 2015. In February of that year, the school board voted to move Lowrance and Hanes Middle School, who shared a building on Indiana Avenue, because of groundwater contamination in the area. Although the water in the school was safe, concerns about ground vapors caused major issues with parents.

Local school officials, current and former students at Paisley IB Magnet School and Lowrance Middle School break ground on the new building that will bring the two schools together on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

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Since 2015, Lowrance, which provides services for students with disabilities, has shared space on the campus of Atkins High School on Old Greensboro Road, while Hanes was moved to the former site of Philo Middle School. During the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 26, Peggy Dickey, principal at Lowrance, said it’s been a long time coming.

Dickey, who has spent most of her career in education at Lowrance, said that Dr. Cone and Paisley alumni have already made them feel like a part of the Paisley family.

“This is huge for the students,” said Dickey. “Because of this project, Lowrance students will get a building that will meet their special needs and allow them access to developing peers in a stateof-the-art facility.”

“We at Lowrance are truly grateful for

the time and effort that has been put in to make sure our needs will be met.”

Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory, and school board chairwoman Dana Caldwell-Jones, spoke during the ceremony as well. While standing in the spot where a new gymnasium will be, Dr. Emory said, “This is just the gateway to much more to come.

“We are excited about what that means for our students, staff and ultimately the goals we’re trying to achieve in academics, athletics, extracurricular, IB and all the other parts of school that create the fabric of growing students and nurturing them into graduates,” she said. “I believe out of every challenge or adversary something amazing happens, and we’re standing here on amazing right now.”

The Chronicle is moving to new address

BY BRIDGET ELAM FOR THE CHRONICLE

Winston Salem’s oldest community newspaper will have a new address.

That’s right, as of Oct. 1, The Chronicle will move from its current location, downtown Winston Salem on Liberty Street, to a building on Fifth Street, off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Now in its 43rd year of publication, The Chronicle has been a staple in the African-American community of Winston Salem and Forsyth County. In addition, it continues to sponsor many events to promote knowledge and unity to its readers and supporters.

The Chronicle’s new home will be the old Bank of America building near the intersection of Fifth Street and MLK Jr. Drive.

The move has been in the works since The Chronicle Media Group, LLC, purchased the assets of the Winston-Salem Chronicle

Publishing Co., including the newspaper, this past April. The Liberty Street address has been home to The Chronicle for almost 33 years, since the move from Trade Street at the inception of the paper.

James Taylor, The Chronicle’s publisher, feels the move is a step toward continuing the longevity and commitment the paper has provided within the Winston-Salem and African-American communities.

“For over 40 years, The Chronicle has been the city's most well-respected source for community news. We are very excited about increasing our visibility in the community that we serve, by moving our office to the east end of downtown Winston-Salem.

The Chronicle's new office will not only repurpose a facility and a business that left our community, it will create jobs and serve as an anchor for the responsible

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Department of Social Services board members Claudette Weston, Fleming El-Amin, Dave Plyler and Karen Durrell

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A look at: the Social Services Board

Social Services Director Debra Donahue (at the head of the table) talks with the board and DSS staff.

Forsyth County might consolidate departments

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County has solicited a study on the possibility of consolidating its departments of health and social services, which may involve combining or eliminating their citizen boards.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) has

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the smaller of the two boards with five positions, only four of which are filled. DSS itself is huge, with a $500 million budget funded by county, state and local governments and 507 staff positions. The board provides oversight for the department, hires the DSS director, advises the County Board of Commissioners on policy related to the department and provides the commissioners with the department’s annual budget.

The board currently consists of County Commissioners Dave Plyler and Fleming ElAmin; Claudette Weston, owner of meeting planning service Weston & Associates; and Karen Durrell, the newly retired Housing Authority of Winston-Salem COO. Aside from the two county commissioners, the rest of the board members are Forsyth residents appointed by the commissioners or DSS. Weston, who describes herself as “outspoken” on DSS issues, has served on the board for about 10 years.

“I just love kids and adults and I like what the Department of Social Services stands for,” she said. “I believe in it.”

El-Amin, who joined this year, said that the board gets to deal with the department’s business without the politics that might come into play during commissioner meetings.

“We can represent the general community, because our focus is always service to the community, and we have to be sensitive to their needs first,” he said.

DSS board meetings, held the fourth Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at DSS, typically last an hour or so with DSS Director Debra Donahue, DSS division heads and the board filling a confer-

ence room to discuss challenges and changes the department is facing.

During Monday’s meeting, this included the possibility of Medicaid becoming block grants, which would limit federal Medicaid funds, something that’s being proposed in the latest Obamacare repeal effort in Congress.

Another discussion item involved DSS taking into custody an unprecedented 27 children in one month. Half of them were in homes with substance abuse, which is becoming more common with the national opioid crisis.

Normally substance abuse is only involved with 5 percent to 8 percent of such cases. DSS will need to alter its contracts to increase the number of children that can be placed in facilities or licensed foster homes to address their therapeutic needs.

With all the varied services and complex regulations for each service, Durrell – who joined the board in July – said it’s more complicated than HAWS, which only dealt with housing.

“This is more a lot more diverse,” said Durrell.

Social Services family programs include adoption and foster care, child protective services, child support and family counseling. For adults, it provides work first employment services, adult care and inhome care assistance and can act as guardian for those declared incompetent in court. It’s also a place to enroll in Medicaid, food stamps, day care subsidies, energy bill assistance and other services.

Plyler, who’s been on the DSS board for more than six years, said the board brings a different point of view to issues the department’s staff is facing.

“We bring different pieces to the table,” he said.

Donahue, who moved from South Carolina to become Forsyth’s DSS director in 2014, said she appreciated the input of board members who know the county. She said the community knows and trusts them, and will reach out to them with questions about DSS. She said it’s helpful to be able to run things by Plyler and ElAmin that she needs approved by the county commissioners.

The consolidation study is expected to be done later this year.

Consolidation mainly involves the governing structure of the departments, not their services.

The Chronicle will look at the Forsyth County Board of Health in a future issue.

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Little makes a big difference

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

By BUSta BroWn For the ChroniCle

Faye “Mama J” little has touched the lives of hundreds of youth and their parents for nearly three decades. Some of the names you might know, like nBa stars Chris paul, Josh howard, Muggsy Bogues; Winston-Salem City Council Member and new Chronicle publisher, James taylor; and the list goes on. after our interview, you can add Busta Brown to the list, and if you ever meet little, you’ll make that list as well. She’s truly an inspiration.

When i walked into the club, i asked for Faye little. a few of the youth heard me, giggled and said, “you mean Mama J,” and then pointed me in her direction. i looked at Mama J and immediately

“For the past 30 years that i have worked in this field, i’ve witnessed firsthand the many ways that after-school programs give students opportunities to explore their interests and discover their passions, while giving parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are safe and supervised, with engaging, educational activities, during the afternoons. i look forward to continuing to raise awareness and support for out-of-school-time the opportunities all students need.” those are the words of Bill McClain, a very dedicated and humble man of god. he’s the executive director for giDe (guiding for institute Developmental education), a nonprofit organization that enhances the education and life-long learning for underserved youth and their families. giDe currently provides services to more than 250 students and their families at five sites: Cleveland avenue homes, piedmont hills rolling park, apartments, townview apartments and the Castle heights community.

McClain is very passionate about his work with youth. if you attend one of his youth events or visited giDe’s after- school pro-

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Faye Little at the Reynolds Park Road Salvation Army Boys and Girls in Winston-Salem holding her employee of the month award.

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knew she was someone very special. She looked at me and then smiled; my spirit felt safe and loved. it felt as if i’ve know her for years.

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grams, you’ll witness the passion in his eyes and feel the warmth in his heart. you’ll see the love and appreciation from the youth as well. it’s a wonderful vision to see how much they adore the man they call “Mr. Bill.” i asked Mr. Bill when he knew that working with youth was his calling, “god told me that he wanted me to work with children, and he told me in various ways because he made me feel good about my work with children.” his organization programs aim to develop interthinkers. disciplinary literacy and science, technology, engineering and integrated are math throughout its curriculum. giDe has programs for parents as well, such as parents and school engagement, parents’ personal development and credit recovery. Some of the programs it provides for youth school tutorials, are homework assistance and enrichment activities; and summer enrichment activities. giDe partners with goodwill industries of northwest north Carolina, piedmont Federal Savings Bank, the United Way of Forsyth County, yMCa Camp hanes, Jerry long yMCa, Winston lake yMCa, Winston-Salem State University and BB&t Bank. its Board of Directors is comprised of

“are you looking for me, Busta Brown?” little asked. i was honored to say “yes i am.”

We went into the conference room to do the

nonprofit managers, consultants, attorneys, public school administrators, and business professionals. afterschool the alliance selected Bill McClain to serve as a 2016-2017 afterschool ambassador. he is one of just 15 leaders from across the nation chosen for the honor this year.

“We are thrilled that Bill will serve as an afterschool ambassador this year,” said afterschool executive alliance Director Jodi grant. “he is a dedicated champion for quality after-school and summer learning programs. i know he will mobilize business, community and faith leaders, lawmakers, educators, parents and others to increase resources for after-school programs, which keep students safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. afterschool the alliance is the only organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of after-school programs and advocating for more after-school investments. the afterschool alliance works with the presidential administration, the U.S. Congress, governors, mayors, and advocates across the country. today the afterschool alliance boasts more than 25,000 after-school program partners and publications that reach more than 65,000 interested individuals every month.

Check out my interview with McClain on the Winstonsalem Chronicle YouTube channel.

To reach Bill, email him at bill.tcew@gmail.com.

interview, and she began sharing the story of a truly loved, grateful and blessed woman. taylor shared his experience and admiration for

little. “Mama J has positively impacted the lives of thousands of young people in this community through her work with the Salvation army Boys and girls Club. her wisdom, guidance and work ethic has been a staple for my family and many others in our community. We are truly blessed to have her as a part of our lives.”

Sylvia adams, executive director of the Salvation army Boys & girls Clubs, said this about Mama J: "Ms. little is a joy to have on our Salvation army Boys & girls Club staff. She loves our army family and we love her. She greets our members in the evenings with a smile on her face welcoming them each day.

Sometimes for young kids, they just need to hear hello and how your day was. it is truly a blessing to have

someone on our staff such as Ms. little that has been with us for over 20 years and still enjoying the aspects of her job with a smile on her face. Ms. little does tours and each time she gives one, people are always saying what a great tour and what an asset to have Ms. little on our staff."

I’d like to introduce you to Faye “Mama J” Little, so you can feel the love as well. Take a few minutes to check out my interview on the Winstonsalem Chronicle YouTube channel.

For more info and to contact Little, call Bob Campbell, director of marketing and public relations for The Salvation Army of Winston-Salem office at 336-245-2081 or cell: 336830-3265.

Bill McClain poses with youth in his office.

Cox restarts radio program, column in W-S

By John Singleton SpeCial to the ChroniCle

if it’s true that “there are no second acts in american lives,” as novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, Christopher g. Cox might be one of the best examples that there are exceptions to every rule.

Cox, publisher and managing editor of realeSavvy.com, is, in fact, recreating a role he played in philadelphia as the publisher of a magazine and host of a radio show that offered advice and counsel on real estate and investing, with an emphasis on connecting with minority audiences, particularly african-americans. “even though it has been many years since my magazine was published and my radio show aired in philadelphia,” Cox said, “my passion for educating aspiring homeowners about pitfalls and opportunities has not diminished.

My mission now, as it was

then, is to provide information that will support an informed decision about the home-buying option.” not long after returning to north Carolina, Cox, a harrisburg, pennsylvania, native and consummate networker, developed new relationships and re-established existing ones with individuals in the fields of public relations, banking, real estate, media and law. “i set up a series of meetings that included the publishers of the WinstonSalem Chronicle and greensboro peacemaker, as well as a local graphic design company and potential sponsors in banking and real estate.”

Cox’s first column about the Community Development Block grant program appeared in the Chronicle in March and was published shortly thereafter in the peacemaker. anxious to also reenergize his radio program, Cox contacted richard

Miller and Bob Scarborough at WtoB (980 aM and 96.3 FM) and was able to reach agreement to host a monthly radio program that will begin airing Sundays at 9 a.m., beginning oct. 22. in the meantime, Cox’s second column on the Community reinvestment act was published in the Chronicle and was shared with the distribution arm of the national newspaper publishers association ( n n p a ) , BlackpressUSa.com. as a result, his column was distributed to dozens of african-american-owned newspapers and radio stations throughout the United States. “this was a big step forward,” Cox said, “because it means that my monthly column will now reach readers and listeners not only here in north Carolina, but throughout the country.”

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Anita Earls, civil rights attorney and founder of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice speaks during the 57th Democratic Women of North Carolina Convention.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last weekend supporters of the Democratic Party from across the state gathered in Winston-Salem for the 57th Democratic Women of North Carolina (DWNC) Convention.

The three-day event held at the Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center featured several educational sessions designed to prepare voters for the 2018 primary elections, guest speakers, film viewings and countless other events. The festivities began with the DWNC executive board meeting on Friday, Sept. 22.

Following the meeting, attendees had the choice to watch the movie “The Ties That Bind” or “In Pursuit of Justice”.

After breakfast on Saturday, NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall delivered the opening address. Marshall who is a Democrat, is the first woman to be elected secretary of state and the first woman elected to statewide executive office in the state. Following the annual business meeting, which wrapped up around noon, Anita Earls civil rights attorney, and founder of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice gave an update on the state gerrymandering case. Earls, who represented the plaintiffs in the successful case against State Republican legislative leaders and the 2011 legislative maps in Covington v the

State of North Carolina.

Before discussing the case, Earls told Photos by Tevin Stinson more than 100 women in attendance that Last week supporters of the Democratic Party from across the state gathered at they were the real heroes. She said they did the groundwork that made the case the Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center for the 57th Democratic Women of against GOP leaders successful. She said, North Carolina Convention.

“You are my heroes. You are the people Earls said the court has denied the request federal court has ever seen. They also said out there engaging voters and making sure for a special election but they have agreed they need more time to look over the disour democracy works. to take a look at the redrawn districts. tricts. When asked what’s next in the fight “Honestly a good part of the reason “We were disappointed that we could- for redrawn voting maps Earls said voters why we won n’t get a special election in 2017. The must continue the groundwork. the voter supplaintiffs wanted that because they felt like “You have to be in for the long haul. pression lawthis legislature is not constitutionally It’s a long fight.” suit was elected and they should not be making because you After rallying the troops with her laws and we argued that to the federal worked hard. words of encouragement, Earls took quescourt.” Earls said.

Your efforts Earls said although the plaintiffs were tions from the crowd. The convention conreally make a denied a special election she remains tinued with other breakout sessions and difference,” hopeful that justice will be served. Earl events. Later that evening author Nancy she continMacLean delivered the keynote address ued. “In terms of the Covington case we noted while denying the special election, during the dinner and awards presentation. the panel of three federal judges presiding had to find plaintiffs from every single one of the districts and it was people like you over the case said, “by unjustifiably rely- Barbara Faison, southern regional director who were willing to come forward who ing on race to distort dozens of legislative of the National Federation of Democratic made the difference.” district lines. And thereby potentially dis- Women wrapped up the event on Sunday, When discussing the state legislative torting outcome of elections, and the com- Sept. 24. districts, Earls said the General Assembly position and responsiveness of elections The Democratic Women of North has redrawn the districts following the the Carolina was established in 1961 by order that they were unconstitutional, districting plans interfere with the very allowing each county in the state to have which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme mechanisms by which the people hold the one club. The first state convention was Court. She said the plaintiffs have a set of held in Winston-Salem at the Robert E. general assemble accountable.” objections to the redrawn districts and Lee Hotel in Oct. of that same year.

She said the statement goes on to say have also requested for a special election. the gerrymandering in NC is the worse the

Arts Council recognizes several for contributions Integrated Workplace Award.

After accepting his award to the sound of a standing ovation inside the Hanesbrand Theatre, Troy said, “I truly want to thank you from the bottom of my

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Earlier this week the Arts Council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County recognized several individuals for their contributions to the arts during their annual meeting at the Hanesbrand Theatre in the heart of downtown.

The Arts Council is designed to enrich the quality of life for people in Winston-Salem and neighboring communities by raising funds for the arts, advocating for the arts, sponsoring events in conjunction with other arts organizations, providing educational opportunities strengthening cultural resources, developing social capital and aiding economic development.

Each fall the Arts Council Board of Trustees invites the community to sit in on its annual meeting, where president Jim Sparrow gives a brief look at the past and the future of the first locally established arts council in the United States. The highlight of the gathering is the annual awards presentation, in which locals are recognized for the work they do

Wind Symphony and myself are very committed to making Winston-Salem a better place to live and a better place for all of us.”

In partnership with

Rob Davis, executive director of the RiverRun International Film Festival accepts an award during the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County on Monday, Sept. 25. Chad Cheek is in the background.

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in the community.

Before announcing this year’s award winners, Chad Cheek, owner and president of Elephant in the Room and a member of the Board of Trustees said it was a privilege to acknowledge those in the community who are making a difference through the arts.

Cheek, who serves on the award nominating committee, said it’s tough sorting through the many nominations to determine who is deserving of the awards.

The R. Phillip Hanes Jr.

Young Leader Award was presented to Matthew Troy, artistic director of the Piedmont Wind Symphony, and the Arts Educator Excellence Award was given to Christina Soriano, Wake Forest University associate professor of dance. The Arts Council Award for honoring one who exhibits a strong commitment to service was presented to Steve Berlin, a local attorney and the RiverRun International Film Festival was awarded the ArtsMore than 20,000 gathered downtown last weekend to get a taste of the Hispanic/Latino culture during the 25th Annual Fiesta hosted by the Hispanic League.

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Hispanic League hosts annual celebration

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heart for this recognition.

“There’s nothing more rewarding than having your peers and your colleagues, and your community recognize the work that you strive to do every day. We at the Piedmont

Latino culture took center stage in downtown Winston-Salem last weekend as the Hispanic League hosted their annual Fiesta to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary.

Since the first celebration held in 1992, Fiesta has been the organization’s and the city’s biggest celebration of Hispanic culture. Complete with authentic food, music, and entertainment, more than

20,000 people attended the festival this year. The celebration also featured a naturalization ceremony and a parade of flags.

The Hispanic League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of life for Hispanics/Latinos through promoting community inclusion, education, health, and multicultural understanding.

For more information about the Hispanic League visit www.hispanicleague.org.

October community health seminars, screenings and events Visit WakeHealth.edu/BestHealth for class descriptions and other events.

Events are FREE of charge and require registration, unless otherwise noted.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Women & Aging \ 5:30 to 6:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Piedmont Plaza One, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 West First St., Winston-Salem

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Mike Wells on Estate Administration Basics \ 1:30 to 2:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Safe Sitter Basic ® \ 9 am to 4 pm Wake Forest Health Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 4th Floor, 329 NC Hwy 801 N, Bermuda Run

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Ladies’ Night Out \ 5:30 to 8 pm J. Smith Young YMCA, 119 West Third Event Center, Lexington. Event provided by Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Treating Sports Injuries 5:30 to 7pm Wake Forest Health Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, 4th Floor, 329 NC Hwy 801 N, Bermuda Run

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Comfort Foods \ 1 to 2:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Cardiac Classroom, 329 NC Hwy 801 N, Bermuda Run

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Aging: What’s Normal and What’s Not? \ 11:30 am to 12:15 pm Hartley Drive YMCA, 150 West Hartley Drive, High Point. Event provided

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Lunch & Learn: Breast Cancer Awareness \ Noon to 1:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Piedmont Plaza One, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 West First St., Winston-Salem (lunch is provided, no fee)

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County incentives attract jobs and tax revenue

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Ten companies that received county incentives created 1,171 jobs and $2.87 million in a net tax benefit for the county as of 2015.

During a briefing, County Economic Development Specialist Kyle Haney gave an overview of the county’s development investments to spur growth in Forsyth.

“The county has two basic types of economic development projects we deal with,” he said last Thursday, Sept. 21. “There is the standard business incentives that are used to help persuade companies to come here over other locations, and … the county has done some work in infrastructure improvement.”

Economic incentives are given to companies

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over a set period of time to encourage them to either locate or expand their facilities locally. The maximum incentive is no more than half of the company’s expected county property taxes. An incentive deal is based on jobs created, which the company typically agrees will pay a certain amount of wages, along with the capital investment it plans to make. Failure to meet the job and investment goals results in lower incentive payments.

The county pays companies based on their performance for the previous year, so numbers Haney presented were for incentives paid in the 2016-2017 fiscal year for jobs those companies had in 2015.

The 10 companies received a total of $1.78 million and paid almost $4.7 million in taxes.

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principal Richard Watts. She said with help from Jessup and Watts, they will look to develop more relationships with students, families and the community.

“We offered programming last year, and now we’re looking to expand on that and develop more touch points with students and their families. We also want the community to understand what’s going on with Crosby Scholars.”

Lovett said.

While discussing the program with The Chronicle, Jessup said as a former educator who worked in Title I schools, he always saw the need for programs like Crosby Scholars, that help those in need further their education.

After working with the AAMPED program last year, Jessup said, he is excited to see the program reach out to more students.

“Taking what we learned last year, I’m excited to build on that. We are ready to do what we can to connect

companies vary. For instance, Piedmont Propulsion created 11 jobs in its expansion when its goal was 10. Its investment goal was $800,00 but ended up investing close to $1.2 million. The county has paid it $3,115 so far for an incentive deal approved in 2011.

Herbalife also exceeded its goal of 298 jobs with 348 jobs created. It still hadn’t reached its investment goal of nearly $85.5 million, with investment of nearly $79.3 million. Thus far the county has paid it $269,252 for the 2012 incentive deal.

Inmar had 70 jobs in its expansion with a goal of creating 97. It invested $53.7 million, far exceeding its $25 million goal.

The county has paid it $191,021 for the 2012 incentive deal.

Lowe’s Data Center met its goal of 20 jobs that

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Inmar received money from the county for an expansion that created 70 jobs as of 2015.

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pay $77,412 on average but far exceeded its $100 million investment goal with nearly $760 million in investment because it was constantly getting new equipment. It received $2 million for a 2004 incentive deal.

Other companies have had more difficulty reaching their goals. DeereHitachi had only created 26 of its 230 job goal in the planned expansion of its Kernersville factory, which already had 700 employees, after experiencing a downturn in its industry. It did exceed its $54 million investment goal with a $61.5 million investment and has received $180,336 in incentives so far. The factory hired more people last year and still plans to meet its employment goal.

Caterpillar has also had difficulties in its industry, forcing mass layoffs. It added Progress Rail to its

the school, the community and Crosby all together.

After connecting with some of the students last year, we’ve learned that relationships matter. If you don’t connect with people, they’re not going to connect with the program,” said Jessup. “We found the most success when we hosted a program that spoke to issues Jessup that weren’t necessarily academic but they were just how do you navigate life or how do you handle this situation.”

Watts, who recently retired from Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, said when presented with the opportunity to join the AAMPED team, he couldn’t say no.

“Working with African-American males, building them for college is what caught my attention because this

local facility this year to bolster the jobs there.

During the transition, the city and county lowered the minimum number of jobs it can have and not have to pay back its incentives. Its goal is 392 jobs. It did exceed its investment goal of $426 million with nearly $434 million in investment. So far it’s received $608,858 in incentives.

Other companies included Pepsi Bottling Ventures expansion, which created 164 jobs (with a goal of 150) and received $83,964 in incentives; United Furniture, which created 212 jobs (with a goal of 100) and has received $19,386 in incentives; Polyvlies, which created 20 jobs (with a goal of seven jobs) and has received $18,283 in incentives and Reason to Believe, which created 11

jobs (with a goal of eight) and has received $200,000 in incentives.

Companies that have made agreements with the county that‘ll start in the future include Beaufurn, Corning, HP Fabrics and Johnson Controls and more Herbalife incentives. These five companies cumulatively have investment goals of $82 million, plans to create 898 jobs and may receive up to $1.24 million in incentives.

The county has also made nearly $1.3 million investment in infrastructure projects for the Church Street Parking Deck, Innovation Quarter, Wexford Biotech Place and Union Cross Road that are designed to attract businesses and have brought in $1.5 million in taxes paid on those investments.

is what I’ve been doing for the last 10 years.,” said Watts.

“I thought this was a great opportunity to continue that and do some work in the community.”

The AAMPED team has already reached out to other organizations to build working relationships in the community. According to Watts, they have already reached out to Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University and the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV). Throughout the school year, along with programs hosted by Crosby Scholars, AAMPED will host separate programs and events for the young men of color, including guest speakers, and visits to college campuses.

“We’re trying to bring everyone together to build a partnership. We all want the same thing but we have work together to make it happen for our young men.” Watts said.

The deadline to enroll for the program this year is Oct. 8. For more information on the Crosby Scholars or the AAMPED program, visit www.crosbyscholars.org or by phone call 336-725-5371.

It’s bigger than any jackpot.

Playing the lottery offers more than just a winning chance.

It provides more than half a billion dollars for education every year, which helps schools get more support. It gives younger children a head start on learning. And it helps to build new schools, so future students have a place to learn.

Visit NCLottery.com to learn more.

MUST BE 18 TO PLAY. Problem Gambling Helpline: 877-718-5543.

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the mayor’s poverty thought Force’s efforts to solicit suggestions to reduce poverty from the public and narrowing them narrow down to 56 recommendations to holistically address the problem through areas like transportation, health, food security, housing and jobs. according to Joines, the thought Force’s plan will have a director with two staff people devoted to programs and data respectively. it’ll be funded though public, private and nonprofit sources. Joines said he hoped to make an announcement on the details next month. poverty appears to be on the rise. During an update on local schools, Superintendent Dr. Beverly emory said that the poverty rate among students is up, with a 58 per-

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cent free and reduced lunch rate. there are 32 schools in the county with 100% free and reduced lunch.

“We’ve worked hard in the district, however, not to make that a mind set,” she said. “all of our children are smart, they can all achieve.”

While meeting proficiency, particularly on third-grade reading, is still a challenge, local schools have an 86.5 percent graduation rate with a goal of achieving 90 percent next year. the amount of schools that exceeded growth is at a four-year high and the schools that are below growth are at four-year low. the district went from 32 low performing schools in the 2015-16 school year to 23 last school year. there was other good news with unemployment falling to 4.2 percent, though Joines noted that “we know there are parts

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of the community that have higher unemployment rates than that.” there’s a slight increase in employers planning to hire in the third and fourth quarters from last year. in 2016, non-residential construction rose to a 10-year high of $359 million and overall construction was up 28 percent. Visitor spending was $846 million in 2016, which is an increase of 4.6 percent.

During the presentation, Winston-Salem Business inc. president Bob leak gave an update on the capital improvements being done to improve Winston-Salem and Forsyth county and enable more businesses to locate here. arts council president Jim Sparrow gave an update on arts in the city, which can be important in attracting companies to the area.

Winston-Salem chamber president Gayle anderson talked about jobs

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Evan Raleigh, the city’s director of business inclusion, talks about poverty reduction efforts as Winston-Salem Chamber President Gayle Anderson, Winston-Salem Business Inc. President Bob Leak and Mayor Allen Joines look on. and the economy. She said affordability of every- everyone. the city’s strengths includ- thing.” She said that the “We have more work to ed its strong medical city needed to accelerate do to reach our objectives,” research industry, low growth, diversify its econ- said anderson. business cost, proximity to omy and create more stable growth areas and the “high job opportunities for photo by todd luck

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Bachelor’s degree so i think that’s great,” said colquhoun. “they have been very helpful they have an answer for every question i had and if they didn’t they put me in contact with someone who did.” other students like junior Kyishem Swain were looking for internships at the event. Swain who is a sports management major said, “i really enjoyed the expo because it gave me a chance to see what’s really out there.”

Donna rogers, managing editor at the chronicle, said she was looking for students who were looking for internship opportunities at the newspaper.

Several Mass communications students stopped by her table.

“We want to help students achieve their goals,

A student at Winston-Salem State University connects with a representative from High Point University during the Career Internship Graduate School Expo on Thursday, Sept. 21.

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and this is one good way to do that,” rogers said. “the students will help us produce good newspapers, with our guidance. it’s a win-win situation.”

Just like Homecoming in the fall, or ramdition at the beginning of each school year, the career internship Graduate

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School expo has become a tradition at WSSU. lamonica Sloan-Wilhelmi, career development services director, said her depart-

ment has been hosting the event for more than 20 years.

“What we focus on here is making sure every student engages in a cocurricular experience that includes internships or undergraduate research, so this is our way of inviting employers out to engage with our students,” she continued. “We help our students navigate that conversation and teach them how to sell their skills.”

While some may think job fairs and career expos are a thing of a past because it’s not a formal setting, Sloan-Wilhelmi says that isn’t the case. She said, “they are utilizing their resources to connect with the best and the brightest. they wouldn’t be here on our campus today if they weren’t trying to hire our students.

“We see it as a great

way for our students to have conversations with employers while at the same time learning areas they may need to work on,” Sloan-Wilhelmi said. although the expo was only one day, SloanWilhelmi said they continue to work with students throughout the school year to help map out their futures. She said her department also helps students with thank you letters, follow-up emails, and interview arrangements.

Students also had the opportunity to take professional head shots during the expo. a similar event is scheduled for the spring.

Any employer who would like to connect with students at WSSU should contact Career Development Services director Lamonica SloanWilhelmi at 336-750-3261.

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Maxine Johnson, left, talks about Brooks Cemetery on a panel with Maurice Pitts Johnson and Deltra Bonner at Delta Arts Center last week.

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cemetery from the wilderness, clearing large portions of it. the large cemetery has nearly 10,000 graves, including the resting place of Winston Mutual founder George Hill Sr. and tuskegee airman lt. Spurgeon ellington.

Maurice pitts Johnson talked about her efforts to restore the Happy Hill cemetery on the corner of Willow and pitts streets. the cemetery was started by the trustees of local churches in 1886 for the residents of the historically black Happy Hill community. those churches no longer exist, so it fell into disrepair, but now thanks to restoration efforts Johnson started, rising ebenezer Baptist church owns the land. Volunteer cleanups are held there

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every second and fourth Saturday mornings of the month. She’s always hoping to recruit more volunteers for the effort.

“We need some help,” said Johnson, whose grandfather, columbus pitts, is among those buried there.

Maxine Johnson talked about her efforts to restore Brooks cemetery in Kernersville. Her grandfather purchased the land for it in 1907 for $12 to start a black cemetery. He didn’t charge for burial plots and there are approximately 200 gravesite there, with room for 75 more burial spaces. She said that she began the clean-up effort after seeing how overgrown the resting place of her family had become. “and i thought ‘What a disgrace’ because this was my foundation,” she said. they all talked about the gratitude that they have to volunteers who are help-

ing their ongoing efforts to clean up the cemeteries and identify the graves there. they’ve done innovate things to attract help like holding cook outs at Brooks cemetery and offering money to find a particular grave at odd Fellows. the panel was part of a series new Winston Museum is doing on black history. the next part will be “roots of the i.Q.: innovation on Depot Street” on oct. 19 at Goler Family enrichment center at 5:30 p.m. and then “envisioning columbian Heights” on nov. 16 at a place that’ll be announced in the future.

Those interested in helping with the cleanups can call James Clyburn (Odd Fellows) at 336-7236452, Maurice Pitts Johnson (Happy Hill) at 336-815-8417 and Maxine Johnson (Happy Hill) at 336-407-1434.

W-S girl named House page

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raleiGH – callie Holloway, a student at paisley international Baccalaureate Magnet School in WinstonSalem, recently served as a page for the north carolina House of representatives.

She is the daughter of calvin Holloway and Shavonda Holloway and was sponsored by rep. edward Hanes Jr. (DForsyth). Holloway was appointed and introduced to the members of the House during a session. the north carolina House page program offers a unique and firsthand experience to students from across the state. each year, the program provides a

captivating insight into government by connecting students with elected leaders of north carolina. pages are given the opportunity to observe north carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, staff, and constituents working together in the legHolloway islative process. the pages witness and learn how a bill becomes a law, the structure of state government, and the legislative process.

House pages attend session and committee meetings each day.

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OPINION T H E C H R ON I C LE

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

J AMES TAYLOR J R .

Publisher

E RNEST H. P ITT

Founder, Publisher Emeritus 1974-2017

DONNA ROGERS

Managing Editor

T IMOTHY R AMSEY

Sports Editor/Religion

TODD LUCK

Senior Reporter

TEVIN STINSON

S H AY N A S M I T H

Specialty Reporter

Our Mission ELISHA COVINGTON

P A U L E T T E L. M O O R E

Advertising Manager

Office Manager

Administrative Assistant

The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community.

Don’t forget the other Americans suffering

One of the best-known songs about the American territory Puerto Rico is called “America,” from “West Side Story:” “Puerto Rico, You lovely island … Island of tropical breezes. Always the pineapples growing, Always the coffee blossoms blowing …

“Puerto Rico …

You ugly island …

Island of tropic diseases. Always the hurricanes blowing …”

The two visions of Puerto Rico in this song were presented to show two sides of the island as the character Maria falls in love. After Hurricane Maria visited on Sept. 20, the latter version presented is more appropriate.

The island is devastated. News reports show how Maria attacked the island with a vengeance, and there is talk about people starving there because the food and water are giving out. Maria destroyed much of the crops that could be used for food. There is little communication as the island is left without power.

Among the places the hurricane hit were Dominica, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Groups in Winston-Salem are organizing to send help to Texas, parts of which have been hurt because of flooding from Hurricane Harvey, which hit in late August. The help is taking a while to get to Texas as volunteers are recruited and money is gathered.

We can’t forget about Hurricane Irma’s strike in Florida on Sept. 10 and the Caribbean and Puerto Rico – on Sept. 6 – the first time.

Three hurricanes have wreaked a lot of havoc along the Gulf Coast, Caribbean, Florida and Puerto Rico. We are hearing about help flowing to Texas.

Let’s not forget about the other Americans suffering.

And don’t forget to be aware of the organizations taking donations. Make sure to check out organizations with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) before giving. Donate only to trustworthy charities, be cautious of crowd-funding efforts and “storm chasers,” the BBB says.

To learn more about giving, visit go.bbb.org/2xrtpJh.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Note: The U.S. Senate’s effort Latest GOP to pass Obamacare repeal failed Tuesday. health care repeal Delta Arts Center would devastate African-Americans calls for proposals for People's Gallery To the Editor:

As one of the more disrespectful riffs in his campaign trail speeches, [President Donald] Trump would infamously ask African-Americans, ‘What the hell do you have to lose?’

As it turns out, affordable health care for millions of previously uninsured black Americans would be at the top of that very long list.

Senate Republicans are trying their hardest to force through a lastminute vote on the most dangerous version of the health care repeal bill we’ve seen so far [the GrahamCassidy-Heller-Johnson repeal bill].

This legislation would cause major damage to the well-being of AfricanAmerican families across the nation, yet Trump and his Republicans are committed to voting on this bill regardless of how many Americans would be hurt.

The President and his puppets in Congress continue to show us that they care more about vindictively tearing down an Obama-era law than about making health care more affordable and accessible.

Brian Gabriel Deputy Press Secretary Democratic National Committee Washington, D.C.

To the Editor:

For many years, the Delta Arts Center has been committed to showcasing the works of local and regional artists. In addition to our biannual juried invitational exhibitions we have promoted the work of other North Carolina artists in solo and small group shows. We are always looking out for new and innovative artists to show in our galleries.

To that end, in 2016 we opened a small gallery space in our newly renovated lobby. We are searching for artists who wish to create an installation in this space, or exhibit some new pieces. All exhibits during the 2017-18 year will focus on the theme of "The Legacy of the Creative Spirits."

We are seeking exhibits or installations that honor our heroes and mentors, those who guide and inspire us. This theme will unite all exhibits (in both galleries) throughout the year, including the exhibition "Conscience of the Human Spirit: Quilts to Honor Nelson Mandela" which will be on view in the Simona Atkins Allen Gallery Nov. 1, 2017 – Feb. 24, 2018.

Artists are invited to submit proposals by Oct.10, 2017. Up to five digital images and a written descrip-

tion of the project (300 words maximum) should be sent via email to deltafinearts@gmail.com (with attached jpeg or tiff files). All proposals must clearly explain how they focus on the theme of "The Legacy of the Creative Spirits."

Please identify each work by name of artist, title of work, date, exact size, and medium in the body of the message. An artist statement (of 200 words maximum) must also be included.

Criteria: All works must have been completed in the last three years and be for sale.

All types of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media are acceptable, as long as they fit into the space provided (approximately 150 square feet).

All artwork must be installed by the artist.

Artists will be selected for four short (approximately two month) installations between November 2017 and June 2018.

The proposal, if selected, must include work that is for sale; a 30 percent commission on each sale will benefit the Delta Arts Center.

Accepted artists will be notified by Oct. 20, 2017.

Please contact us via email at deltafinearts@gmail.com with any questions, or to submit a proposal which incudes a description of the project (max. 300 words), artist statement (max. 200 words), and digital images of artwork (up to five pieces).

Again, the deadline is Oct. 10, 2017.

All images submitted may be used for publicity.

Setting up home based business Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist The role of an entrepreneur is significant to the long-term health of any community because he or she creates innovative ways to employ people, while delivering important goods and services that provide immense value to the public.

Choosing to be an entrepreneur permits you the freedom to develop whatever business that ultimately fits your passion, ambition and vision – not to mention your overall lifestyle.

I deeply appreciate the unstructured lifestyle that being an entrepreneur enables me to live.

Working as many hours as I want, getting out the bed when I choose, going to the gym on my own schedule, stopping by my daughter’s school without seeking approval and being able to sit on the porch of my favorite coffee shop

while banging out emails.

Technology has disrupted long-established business processes and methods, causing the world to become much flatter – a wide variety of innovative tools are driving accustomed work schedules and office environments to become obsolete.

Digital marketing places your company in front of any potential customer in the world, tools such as video conferencing now allows collaboration with partners more easily and the explosion in the number of freelance workers is providing high-quality talent for entrepreneurs to leverage.

Entrepreneurs seeking to transition from a conventional job to launching their own company may benefit from setting up a home-based business simply because it reduces start-up costs such as acquiring or leasing physical space and purchasing large office equipment – while lowering monthly overhead. But if you only have experience working in a traditional office, then it may be a daunting task.

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when

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setting up a home-based business:

tine, just as if you were reporting for a customary job.

*Rent a post office box or use a virtual office that will give you a professional address for your online presence and collateral. Doing this will make it less obvious that you are working from home.

Thousands of people are discovering that entrepreneurship unleashes powerful ways to earn an income with the flexibility to have an unstructured work life that provides more time to see friends, take care of family and have a superior quality of life.

If you’re starting a new business or wanting to grow an existing one, then I’d love to hear from you.

*Secure a dedicated phone line for the business only. Consider using a virtual assistant program that will provide a live voice to answer the phone and screen and forward calls.

A live person will help to boost your professional image.

*When scheduling appointments with prospects and clients, consider meeting at their location or rent a conference room at a local business center to maintain a professional image. *Hard work and relationships are only twothirds of what it requires to be successful.

Disciplining yourself is just as critical to achieving successful outcomes.

Working from home demands you to be a selfstarter and follow a rou-

*Keep excellent accounting records and pay yourself first. Every business is cyclical and will enter a downturn, so put some of your earnings into a savings account to maintain liquidity during bad times.

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm, he is also a national spokesperson for the oil and natural gas industry. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.c om.

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125 years of opportunity at Winston-Salem State William Harris

Guest Columnist

Dr. Simon Green Atkins, education visionary and social justice advocate, had a bold dream to create an institution where every student would meet the challenges of their day, and where students were equipped with an education designed to intellectually prepare the “head, hand, and heart.”

The fulfillment of his dream began 125 years ago this week (on today, Sept.

28) with the founding of Slater Academy, which later would become Winston-Salem State University [WSSU].

As a young man from the inner city of Charlotte, I didn’t think I was academically ready for college, but I promised my parents I would give it a

semester. I arrived at Winston-Salem Teachers College [WSTC] with my dad and a skimpily packed suitcase to meet my Class of 1954 classmates, who became and remain a member of my extended family. WSTC was a much smaller place then, with two main programs – nursing and teaching – and only about 1,000 students.

If it wasn’t for the nurturing environment and the faculty who wanted me to succeed, my journey might have ended almost as soon as it started. But with the support of faculty, I thrived.

After becoming the first in my family to graduate from college, I served as a teacher and principal in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools. And, like many of my classmates, we were the first educators to integrate the public schools in North Carolina.

I also continued my education, earning my Ph.D. along the way. Later, I continued to focus on education as a program and

executive director for both Educational Testing Service, in Princeton, New Jersey, and the College Board, in Philadelphia.

WSSU instilled in me the passion to make a difference.

The university has grown so much over the years, but it has kept its same character. You still have that same little nucleus at the center of the campus, a family atmosphere.

It still has that intimacy.

There’s also a dedication – from faculty and staff to our Chancellor – to provide the support students need to succeed.

Also unchanged is the desire among students and our more than 25,000 alumni to impact the world. Like our motto says, “Enter to Learn.

Depart to Serve” Our graduates reside in 98 of North Carolina’s 100 counties and contribute to our state’s workforce as health care professionals, social workers, educators, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and business and

community leaders.

Atkins’ dream continues today at WSSU. With growing support from community and corporate partners, we are providing the resources for students to bridge gaps between them and their ability to engage their education.

Earlier this year, WSSU received a national “social mobility innovator award” for its success helping underserved minority students succeed and thrive.

Also, our online Birth to Kindergarten Education (BKE) program was recently named one of the top in the nation.

And, just as Atkins saw the importance of a liberal education back in 1892, we are focused today on equipping our students with the critical thinking skills they need to be successful. The university is greatly expanding research, internships and study abroad opportunities.

Our students also give back through service learning projects, an annual impact of nearly $1 mil-

our country?

During Trump’s campaign, we saw substantial evidence for the potential of this type of senseless and reckless behavior.

Eight months into his presidency, that potential is reality, and we have officially eclipsed a threshold, where even the President’s most ardent supporters cannot continue defending him, without simultaneously sacrificing their own credibility and rebuttable presumption afforded to most adults as being reasonable and fair-minded people.

Therefore, we are compelled to consider when we have ever demanded so little or invited such baseline standards from a President.

Remember when President Obama wasn't "presidential" because he wore a tan suit? Or not "presidential" when he filled out a March Madness bracket? Or not "presidential" because he played golf? That type of criticism exemplifies the extreme level of pettiness to which we were subjected during the Obama

administration.

However, this past election cycle seemingly created new rules and astonishing double standards. Suddenly, presidential criticism appears to be prohibited, and if that criticism persists, it is confronted with hateful rhetoric and unprecedented backlash.

Critics of Trump are routinely and unfairly stigmatized as being unable or unwilling to accept the election results or accused of possessing some secret agenda for him to fail.

Reporters who merely highlight Trump’s inconsistencies, discrepancies or outright lies are broadly painted as peddlers of “fake news.”

Truly, we are living in precarious times that require deep self-analysis.

Should we be less critical to convince people of our patriotism or to avoid the vitriol that flows from voicing displeasure with this President? Are we committed enough to

oppose Trump’s actions, which we perceive to be racist, sexist, or disrespectful to the poor and underprivileged citizens of this country? Then, we must determine how we can move forward with someone who seems incapable of embracing the reality and necessity of presidential responsibility – he represents everyone who lives in America, even those who disagree with him or didn’t vote for him.

It’s overdue for all of us, especially Trump’s supporters, to demand more and better from him. We must decide which course of action we will take because the most telling measure of a person who claims to love America is not whether we stand for the national anthem, but the degree to which we will go to improve the lives of all who live here.

start preparing to build and support our immune systems during this vulnerable time. As the weather continues to cool down, we tend to spend more time indoors. Spending more time inside also allows germs to spread easier, which is the main cause for illnesses and not because of the weather itself.

There are many herbs and nutrients that are supportive during this time, but elderberry is one that remains as a staple in my household. The beauty of elderberry is that the entire plant can be used: berries, flowers, leaves and even the bark.

Elderberry bushes can be found throughout areas of the U.S. and are general-

ly in abundance between August and October. Black elder or European elder (Sambucus nigra, the full scientific name) is most commonly used for medicinal purposes and research has proven its properties combat inflammation, viruses and tumors. One study suggested that the elderberry extract called “Sambucol” can shorten the duration of the flu by up to three days.

Elderberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is known to fight infection by strengthening the immune system.

This makes elderberry a great candidate to be used year-around and not just during illness. It is also a very good source of vita-

min A (beta-carotene), which plays a critical role in maintaining healthy vision, healthy skin, encouraging healthy cell growth and reducing inflammation.

Elderberries may help relieve nasal & sinus congestion by reducing the swelling in mucous membranes. Elderberries are also rich in fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin B6.

The berries of the elder plant are black or very dark blue and naturally have a sharp, sweet flavor that makes them ideal for desserts, jams, jellies, spreads, and syrups. While most elderberries (when raw) are toxic and should be used with caution, cooking the berries properly

Can the President refrain from behaving like a spoiled child?

Frederick Adams

Guest Columnist

In one week, Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea, rescinded the Golden State's Warriors' White House invitation, and referred to peacefully protesting NFL players as “sons of b------” that need to be "fired." That happened in one week.

Actually, it was more like five days.

These actions compel us to ask questions with obvious answers. Is it too burdensome to ask the President of the United States to refrain from behaving like a spoiled child for one week? Why do we demand better behavior from kids who melt down on airplanes and throw temper tantrums in toy stores than we demand from a grown man who was elected to lead

lion.

WSSU also is deeply connected to our hometown, focusing on social and economic justice, and health disparities in Winston-Salem.

This month, WSSU announced the launch of a Center for the Study of Economic Mobility, funded through a $3 million grant from the Center for Advancing Opportunity.

This center will create and disseminate research to inform change that will help to reverse decades of economic immobility, helping to make the American dream more accessible to citizens in Winston-Salem. With success, Winston-Salem could become a blueprint for communities around the country.

To address health care equity, another critical issue in North Carolina, the School of Health Sciences [SOHS] this summer launched Project REACHE, funded through the United Way of Forsyth County. The program has

greatly expanded the free health programs offered by faculty and students. This year, more than 1,000 residents in Forsyth County benefited directly by services offered by our SOHS. Also this month, WSSU broke ground on a $53.3 million sciences building, part of more than $100 million in new construction planned on campus. This center, with collaborative spaces, will greatly expand undergraduate research and provide an unparalleled learning environment for students to pursue careers in highdemand STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] fields.

I am certain WSSU's founder would be happy to see how his vision continues today. Thank you, Dr. Atkins for dreaming big.

Dr. William U. Harris is a 1958 WSSU graduate and the chairman of the WSSU Board of Trustees.

Frederick Adams II is an attorney in WinstonSalem.

Cold season is upon us; don’t forget the elderberry!

Elisha Covington Guest Columnist

Cold season is upon us; don’t forget the elderberry!

‘Tis the season for coughing, sneezing, running noses and scratchy throats. The change of the season brings on the cold season, and many of us are already feeling the shift.

Fall allows us to prepare for the winter season, to be able to nourish our immune systems so that the cold days won’t be filled with colds and other illnesses. It is important to

before consumption is always recommended and will help avoid the implicit risks, like vomiting and diarrhea.

A way to avoid these potential risks is to purchase a high-quality brand elderberry syrup or tonic available at most health food stores. Because it is relatively easy to make, you can try making your own at home, which I opt for because it allows me to control the level of sweetness and it saves me money in the long run.

Ingredients are simple and can include: dried elderberries, water and raw honey. There are many recipe variations that can be found online. Just always remember to cook

those berries!

It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with autoimmune disease because it may stimulate the immune system, those with organ transplants and those taking medications.

As always, you should consult with your health care provider before using elderberry.

Happy autumnal equinox! Be well.

Elisha Covington is an avid reader and a mother of a vivacious 6 year old.

She’s passionate about how and why people have unique relationships to food and wellness and how their environments impact these relationships.

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Editor’s note: First of two parts.

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

The upcoming N.C. NAACP 74th Annual Convention in Raleigh Oct. 5-7, will be the last for Bishop Dr. William J. Barber II as the civil rights organization’s president.

“Anytime you have given a life’s commitment to something, your emotions are mixed,” he admitted during a phone interview recently. “ I started out as the president of the Youth Branch of the Washington County NAACP when I was a high school student.

“A lot has happened [since then], and I think about those moments,” Barber said, reflecting. “I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity, as an adult, to serve this particular state conference that has had such a storied history, and such an important role in the cause of civil rights.”

For 12 controversial, yet dynamic and productive years in terms of social change in the state, Dr. Barber, who is also the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, has led what once was considered, by some, a group that meandered after the 1985 death of legendary leader, state President (and later national board Photo by Cash Michaels chairman) Kelly Alexander Sr. of Bishop Dr. William J. Barber II speaks at a recent press conference in Raleigh, about the upcoming 74th annual N.C. Charlotte.

NAACP Convention on Oct. 5-7.

“It had become a dormant and ineffective organization which had the label of churches and local government meetings numerous court victories against the pastor of St. Phillips AME Zion Church in being the defender of civil and constitu- with a defiant energy that ultimately Republican-led N.C. General Assembly to Greensboro, who also seeks Dr. Barber’s tional rights in North Carolina for became a powerful, and potent political defeat voter suppression laws and seat, concurs.

African-Americans, but had lost its will force to be reckoned with by both schemes; and so many other accomplish“I’ve seen a great deal of merit in the and ability to fight the critical battles Democrats and Republicans. ments. In an exclusive interview with the work of Dr. William J. Barber II,” Rev. which needed to be fought,” says attorney “He was fearless because he had faith, Black Press, Dr. Barber now looks back Spearman says, “ and want to see this Irving Joyner, chair of the N.C. NAACP and because he had faith, he was able to with great pride, and a little regret in some movement continue [as] over the course Legal Redress Committee. energize a mass movement that was dedi- cases, at a social justice record that many of the 12 years that he [has] served in But when Rev. “Billie” Barber, as cated to challenging the powerful and say has propelled him firmly to the nation- leadership.” some once knew him, took over as presi- ruthless political leadership in North al, and even international stage, as he preFor his part, Dr. Barber, 54, born two dent in 2005, he brought with him a non- Carolina,” Joyner, also a professor at pares to fully join the national Poor days after the historic 1963 March on nonsense brand of leadership, challenging N.C.CU School of Law in Durham adds.

Washington in Indianapolis, Ind., says People’s campaign. the political and social power structure But Barber’s legacy is both sustaining, leading the fight just to “hold on” to the With an impressive history behind him statewide to heed the cries of the disen- of Historic Thousands on Jones Street and daunting, especially for the two hope- many civil rights gains his parents, and franchised for justice and equality. marches and rallies; Forward fuls vying to be elected to succeed him many others before him fought to make, Barber ultimately created, and then Together/Moral Monday Movement next week. has “been very sobering.” led, a multi-racial, multi-generational demonstrations; Wake School Board “It’s been challenging, extraordinarily “Bishop Barber is a teacher,” Rev. Dr. coalition of social activists from every protests (where he was handcuffed by Portia Rochelle, president of the Raleigh- humbling, it’s been rewarding to work corner of the state, building the largest police and jailed for disrupting proceed- Apex NAACP Branch, says. “He is one with the people in the state conference, state NAACP conference in the South, ings); several Million Voters March regis- that has a vision, makes sure that you and I can’t say that I won’t miss serving. I making him a force to be seriously reck- tration campaigns; lobbying for One understand that vision, makes sure that love serving, I’ve learned serving, and my oned with by every political leader in Stop/Early Voting ( which ultimately you understand that vision and your place, greatest prayer [for] the state conference, North Carolina. helped Barack Obama win North your role and your value in making the is that if I’ve done anything that has been And he also challenged the state’s Carolina, and the White House in 2008); vision come forth. So I believe that who- beneficial to this state moving forward, NAACP membership to be more account- the Truth and Hope statewide poverty ever succeeds … follows that role model, and helped to bring people together, that able to the needs of the respective com- tour; countless sermons and speeches will do great.” those things that were done well will be munities they serve, and not be afraid to (including at the 2016 Democratic Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, N.C. continued.” speak truth to power by filling the streets, National Convention in Philadelphia); NAACP Third Vice President, and senior

SPORTSWEEK

Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

Is something wrong with Cam?

The Carolina Panthers are off to a pretty good start in 2017, as far as their record is concerned. One thing has seemed a little off through the first couple of games: the play of star quarterback Cam Newton.

That was even more evident after the loss to the Saints this past Sunday.

Newton has never been the most accurate passer throughout his career, only completing 60 percent of his passes in a season twice. Sixty percent completion percentage is by all accounts the benchmark of an above average to elite quarterback.

Early on this season, he is hovering around that mark, but coming off of off-season shoulder surgery, Newton doesn't seem quite himself yet. He has missed open receivers time and time again so far this year along with not playing with the same swagger that he has been known for. He is also throwing for an alltime low in yards per game at 199.5 so far through two games.

Newton missed most of the off-season workouts due to the surgery. Couple that with the fact he only threw two passes in the preseason and one could assume that's the reason for the slow start to the season.

I personally think that it's not only the surgery and lack of throwing in the offseason but the multitude of hits Newton has taken over the years. By the end of 2016 Newton, had been hit nearly 900 times rushing and throwing in his career, far more than any other quarterback during the same time frame. He also leads all quarterbacks in rushing attempts since he entered the league.

All of those hits take a toll on a player regardless of his superior size of 6 feet, 5 inches and 250 pounds. Most often he is bigger than many of the defenders who are trying to tackle him, which may give him a sense of invulnerability. That style of play will definitely shorten his career and could lead to further injuries.

For comparison, even during his MVP year of 2015, Newton only completed 59.8 percent of his passes. But he had a total of 45 touchdowns (35 passing and 10 rushing) with only 10 interceptions. Last season we saw a precipitous dip in production as compared to the year before. In 2016 Newton accounted for 24 touchdowns (19 passing and 5 rushing).

Newton is one of the most exciting players in the league but changing his style of play is a must rather than a choice at this point. As he approaches the age of 30, taking better care of his body and not taking as many hits should be the top priority.

Many other running quarterbacks in the past have changed their style to avoid getting hit so many times along with extending their careers. Some examples are John Elway, Steve Young, Randall Cunningham and Donovan McNabb. All realized the way to the Lombardi trophy was not running but instead developed into See Ramsey on B2

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Family and community remember Lewis ‘Sarge’ Green

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Lewis Green, affectionately known as “Sarge,” recently passed away from complications from cancer.

Green was the former golf coach at Reynolds High School who was a coach at the school for 26 years.

Green, who passed away this month at age 67, leaves behind a legacy that stretches beyond the realm of coaching. He impacted so many lives on and off

the field that his memory will be remembered for years to come.

Sergeant Major Lewis Green was the boys’ golf coach from 2005 until his death. He was also the JROTC teacher at Reynolds from 1993-2012 before retiring from the classroom. Along with coaching golf, Green also coached football at Reynolds as well. He retired in January 1993 after serving 24 years in the military.

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Buck Green holds a picture of himself and his father Lewis “Sarge” Green

“I would love to be able to touch as many people’s lives as he did, but it's not enough hours in the day,” said Buck Green about his father. “How did this man

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find enough hours in his day to be able to affect this many people? I can’t explain it. If I could just be able to do half of what he did in my life, my life

Turnovers lead to E. Forsyth’s first loss of season

Ram running back Lionel Long Jr., No. 33 white, gets upended by the East Forsyth defense.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

For the first month of the junior varsity season, the East Forsyth Eagles seemed like a juggernaut in all phases of the game.

Last Thursday they ran into an equally tough team in the Reidsville Rams.

Unfortunately for the Eagles, the Rams walked away with a narrow 8-7 victory.

According to Eagle head coach Ronald Horton, whatever could have gone wrong did in their game against the Rams. East Forsyth uncharacteristically turned the ball over a mind boggling seven times and still only lost by a point.

If not for a pick six by the Rams in the second half the Eagles may have wound up

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would be a success.”

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winning the game even with all of the errors that occurred. It was not only the turnovers that bit the Eagles, they also had untimely penalties and missed assignments on offense that led to the defeat.

“I think our defense played a very dominate game and they did enough to win,” said Horton. “The bottom line is they only gave up two points and had their backs against the wall several times in the See Loss on B2

Reidsville quarterback Jalen Galloway, No. 10 in white, gets brought down by Thomaz Johnson.

Mt. Tabor's defense leads to victory over Smith

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guys on the other side of the ball caught up to the speed of the high school game. The defense did its job and more in the 20-6

loss to East Forsyth his team would rely on its defense until the young

win against Ben L. Smith out of Greensboro last

Mt. Tabor head coach Mike Lovelace knew after the team’s opening week

Ben L. Smith cornerback Jaquise Hickman, No. 6 in green, intercepts a pass in their game against Mt. Tabor.

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Lewis Green, middle, stands with his golf team from Reynolds High School. The team has dedicated the season to Green.

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his father started playing the game, he fell in love with it immediately.

“They day he started playing he never ever stopped,” said Buck. “He went out and practiced every day, studied and read books about the game. As the years went on he kept playing and practicing so when I came along he put a club in my hand and I became really good, really quickly.”

During his time as a football coach, Green influenced many young men in a positive way.

Former Reynolds great Chris McCoy, who went on to play at Wake Forest University and is the current JV football head coach at Reagan High School, said Green made a tremendous impact on his life.

“I knew right away that

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he was a no-nonsense guy that was straight to the point and that's what I needed in my life at that moment,” McCoy said.

“He showed me a new way to work hard and I didn't understand it at the time but it paid off in the long run.

“For guys or kids that needed a role model, he provided that,” McCoy continued. “He was able to give advice or say the right thing in the time of need.

Being there for kids in need and doing what they needed done will be his legacy in the city of WinstonSalem.”

Dr. Art Pascal, principal of Reynolds from 2005-12, said Green was one of his closest friends as well as a good golfing buddy. He says they talked on the phone nearly every day, and he will miss him dearly.

“In my time at Reynolds, I can't think of a

red zone and they would not give.”

“We as an offense had 7 turnovers and we threw an interception that was run back to the house for six points which is how they got their score,” Horton continued.

“We lined up offsides on the extra point and they go for two and get it and the rest is history.”

Horton says that his offense was “bad” which was very unlikely going in as they have scored over 40 points a game each week prior. He thought the effort was there but the execution was lacking.

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Thursday.

The Spartans have now run off four victories in a row after their opening week defeat. The offense continues to grow each week and the defense, which is led by upperclassmen, has consistently held the opposing offenses at bay.

“I think we continue to grow as a whole team and going back to Week One, we were very young but we played a great team in East Forsyth,” said Lovelace. “I think the guys have been really focused and committed to what we are doing and we are getting better every week.”

Tabor began the evening on defense and totally stuffed the Golden Eagles’ first drive. On the opening drive for the Spartans, quarterback Tyress McIntyre threw an interception. He quickly bounced back on the next possession and threw a touchdown to Rahkem Roberts.

Toward the end of the half, McIntyre connected with Roberts on a quick screen and Roberts took it 60 yards for the score.

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dynamic passers from the pocket.

It is still early in the season and it is not beyond the realm of possibility that Newton rebounds closer to

person that impacted a broader range of kids than Sarge did,” Pascal said.

“He treated everyone the same and didn’t care if you were black or white, rich or poor, or male or female.

He was a beloved guy and I miss him every day.”

“He was just a good guy and there was nothing pretentious about him,” he continued. “He was the same at a country club as he was in the classroom, and that was one of the things I loved about him.”

Maybe the biggest impact Green had was on the life of Ricardo Howell.

Howell was an ROTC student of Green's and later came to live with the Green family.

Howell was labeled as a “bad kid” but under the guidance of Green, he went on to graduate from Winston-Salem State University with a degree in criminal justice.

He currently is a commissioned officer in the U.S.

“Every play there was nine or 10 guys doing what they were supposed to do but there was always one or two that was missing an assignment or not executing what they were supposed to be doing,” he said. “Eventually it caught up with us and we were playing a good team, a championship caliber team that you can’t make those mistakes against and expect to win.”

Horton was extremely frustrated with the amount of turnovers his team had last week. He says it was abnormal for his quarterback to miss certain reads that resulted in an interception along with having his receivers run the wrong route.

They also had balls stripped from receivers following receptions which, is

Tabor ended the half on a high note as they intercepted Smith quarterback Jaquise Hickman as time ran out.

“In the first half it just seemed like we weren't ready to play,” said Smith head coach Shay Morris.

“Our kids were just running around lackadaisical but one thing I can say is that they put up a good fight.”

Coming out of intermission, the Spartans continued to apply pressure on defense, not allowing Smith to get rolling on offense. The front seven of the Spartan defense was in the face of the Smith quarterback all night.

Even with the victory Lovelace and the Spartans know they left points out there on the field.

Lovelace says they cannot continue to do so going forward.

“Today I thought we played great in the first half, the second half was a bit more sloppy but we found a way to make some plays when we needed to,” Lovelace continued. “We actually missed a few plays where we really had a chance to break it open but our defense is playing great and our offense is growing.”

the form he showed in 2015. I argue that the quarterback we saw in 2016 is more like the quarterback he is. 2015 may be an aberration rather than the norm because we have never seen Newton play at that high level prior to that and have yet to see him get

“All of my skill guys on offense did not play one down of JV football last year. They are all new, we have some good skill and our quarterback is getting better so I hope we can continue to do it next week against Western Guilford.”

Late in the game and still fighting to get on the board, the Golden Eagles recovered a fumble. A few plays later Hickman scrambled out of the pocket, made a few defenders miss and finally put the Golden Eagles on the board.

“We made some adjustments at halftime and I was very impressed with how our offense came out in the second half,” Morris said.

“One of the things we have to learn from this game is that we have to play four quarters.”

“We have a really good team here with some young kids,” Morris went on to say. “I love this group of kids we have here and the future is bright here at Smith high school.”

Lovelace says going into next week they will focus on execution but says when you are dealing with young kids you have to pay extra attention to the details.

“The kids believe in

close to that since then.

I am not saying Newton is as pedestrian as he showed in 2016 and early on this year because you have to take into account the injuries that he has sustained during that span.

But I am questioning whether or not he can get

Army.

“He had a cookout for all of the ROTC students and some of the kids’ parents came and when he asked me if I was ready to go home, I said no, not yet, and he said OK,” Howell said. “It wasn't that I had a bad house to go back to, I just wasn't ready to go home.”

Howell says since the age of 11 he always wanted to be in the military. When Green became his ROTC teacher, Howell said, he was “relateable and took more time out for the kids.”

For Howell, Green was a father figure because his biological father was not in his life.

“The Green family provided that love and stability that I needed,” Howell went on to say. “He saw in me that all I needed was a little bit of guidance.”

Howell says without the Green family, he might have gone down the wrong

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path that many people felt he was going to take as a youth. He says Sarge provided the example of what a man is supposed to be that encouraged him to do better with his life.

“I don't want to be conceded and self-centered, but I feel like I am one of his legacies because he actually saved me from Winston-Salem, North Carolina,” said Howell of the legacy Green leaves behind. “He impacted a lot of children’s lives, but I think out of all the kids he impacted my life the most.”

“That's why when people ask who is your dad, I first ask them what they mean because my dad is Robert Simmons but the man who raised me is Sergeant Major Green,” he continued. “When I needed that figure to mold me, make me and shape me, he was there. I feel I am his legacy and Buck is my

also abnormal.

Horton credits the coaching and fundamentally sound play that Reidsville displayed last Thursday night. He says even though the Rams played well there were opportunities that his team did not capitalize on.

“I thought they were very physical but I thought we matched that physicality to a certain extent,” said Horton. “But when it came down to it we had plenty of opportunities and we didn't make the plays when we had to, mental mistakes killed us.”

For Horton he says he told his guys that he appreciated the emotion he saw from his team following the loss. He went on to tell them that when they are playing

Sarge Green swings the club at a local golf course in May of this year.

brother.”

Buck says his father will be remembered in part because of the way he was able to relate to any and everyone regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Buck says even up to the very end of Green’s life he had kids and parents from all over the Triad area and beyond that wanted to transfer to Reynolds just to be coached by Green.

Following the death of Green, Buck stated that the Reynolds golf team was very helpful with anything the Green family needed.

They even served as ushers for the funeral and Buck thanks them for all of their assistance.

The team has dedicated the season to Green and members say they want to bring home the state championship in his honor.

a team with equal talent, desire and execution matters most.

Even though the Eagles were riding high coming into the game Horton doesn't feel his team came into the game over confident. He says he knows what the Rams reputation was coming in along with how they defeated the Demons of R.J. Reynolds two weeks earlier. He said they expect excellence at East Forsyth so overconfidence is never and issue.

Horton fully expects his team to rebound well against Paige out of Greensboro. He says they don't have time to dwell on the defeat because “adversity reveals character.”

Kamill Tyson, No. 3 in green, goes airborne to avoid the tackle from Lee Sales, No. 1 in white, and Max U'Ren, No. 7 in white.

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what we are doing, it's just a matter of getting them in that game situation to make that play at the right time,” Lovelace said. “We have

been fortunate to make some big plays the last four weeks, but I thought tonight we lost our focus in the second half.

On

Monday when we get back at it we will be focused and ready to go.”

close to what he showed in 2015 and change his style of play while being just as effective.

Following the loss to the Saints, the Panthers have a tough next three weeks as they match up against the Patriots, Lions

and Eagles, with the first two on the road. Couple that with the loss of star tight end Greg Olsen and go to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and those games just became even more difficult.

After those three

games, everyone should have a clear idea of how Newton and the offense of the Panthers will be for the year. I expect Newton to round into form around week 5 or 6, which will give him plenty of time to shake off the rust.

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Seasoned journalist April Ryan, right, responds to questions during recent interview with Tracey Reeves of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Ryan is a White House reporter and CNN TV political analyst.

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Veteran journalist April Ryan discusses White House, CNN roles

BY TIMOTHY COX SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

BALTIMORE, Md. —A packed house, mostly comprised of a healthy mix of students and community members, filled auditorium seats at Seeley G. Mudd Hall on the campus of Johns Hopkins University (JHU) near downtown Baltimore.

The featured attraction was April Ryan, the notable newswoman who became nationally renowned, largely following the election of President Donald Trump. Subsequent controversy erupted when the president asked her to setup a meeting with the Congressional Black Congress, at a press briefing last February.

In March, then-White House press secretary Sean Spicer, berated her publicly for "shaking her head," during another press briefing.

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Ryan discussed those controversial events and more at a special event dubbed "*JHU Forums on Race in America.” She specifically addressed "Race, Politics, and the Changing Face of Journalism."

In a relaxed face-to-face interview with Tracey Reeves, JHU’s Director of Media Relations, Ryan fielded several diverse topics including her personal relationship with the President to discomforts of the small, James S. Brady White House

Press Room where she and fellow journalists conduct press conferences.

During Ryan’s 20-year journalistic career, she has worked in various mediums, including gospel and jazz radio in her native Baltimore, leading to her current gig as a White House Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN).

Having turned 50 on Sept. 5, the mother of two young daughters has authored two books, including best-seller, “The Presidency In Black and White: My UpClose View of Three Presidents” and “At Mama's Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White.” The first book won an NAACP Image Award. In May, she was named “2017 Journalist of the Year” by the National Association of Black Journalists.

The northwest Baltimore native is currently chief of AURN's Washington bureau — the only African-American media outlet in the White House, with a network of more than 300 stations nationwide and nearly 20 million listeners each week. She's also a regular contributor and political analyst on CNN. In 1985, she graduated from Baltimore's Seton-Keough High School, a private Catholic high school that closed its doors for good, last June due to decreased enrollments and increased operating costs.

When Reeves asked Ryan about her

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initial reaction when President Trump took office, Ryan’s replied, “I knew it was going to be much different (than the previous administration). She noted that during President (Bill) Clinton’s era, the Oval Office was literally accessible to the press.

Things changed during President George W. Bush’s terms, she said. “Things were more closed-off, and it got even tighter during President Obama’s tenure,” she said.

When asked how she felt history will ultimately judge President Trump, Ryan responded, “So far, hectic, chaotic and divisive.” Additionally, on the controversial topic of “Fake News vs. Real News,” Ryan said the rise of Facebook, is a major culprit in providing non-journalists a vehicle to create and allow unconfirmed articles a chance to reach vulnerable audiences.

She also briefly discussed a public riff between herself and Trump staffer Omarosa Manigault. The two were friends before political differences created a split between their relationship, she said. They reportedly also had argumentive words last month outside of Spicer's White House offices.

On the subject of Presidential Tweets, she said social media usage by President Trump is a “game-changer” because in

previous administrations, press conferences offered the official White House statement. Now, “you have to be able to run around and react quickly,” because Twitter has now become the official word, she said.

She also commented on the differences of President Obama's first term and his reactions during his second term. She noticed a more relaxed person who was more eager and supportive of his stances, with more added swagger during hit second term compared with his first term.

She said she doesn’t feel personally responsible to take on black issues, instead, she asks questions that impact the overall populous.

"I just want them to get it right and I talk to all the players. But, she added, “if I need to go-there, I will,” she said, noting that she's not shy about raising issues special to black folks. Especially, when it appears no one else is going to discuss those pertinent issues.

She then noted that she has received death threats in her media role.

"Why? Because I ask valid questions?

No, I’m not scared. Remember, I’m from Baltimore,” she quipped with a smile.

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Members of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter, received a wonderful surprise on Sept. 5, at Panera Bread.

As the women of Phi Delta Kappa worked and planned for the coming year, Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson popped in to say hello and to offer her support to the organization.

The sorority, comprised of female educators in the city, focuses on the enlightenment and education of young people.

President Donna Mickens also extended the hand of the sorority to support the initiatives of Police Chief Thompson, as she works to develop a positive relationship between youth and the community.

“What a delightful and serendipitous event for everyone there!” PDK officials said.

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter members Valeria Edwards, Ann Moye, and Cynthia Russell share a humorous moment with Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson

Goler Metropolitan supports its youth

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The Rev. Johnny L. Ruff and Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church members stand united behind their youth and children as they begin the 2017-2018 Academic School Year.

“Promoting healthy mental, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical well being of our youth and children is important for

a successful school year,” officials said.

“This is demonstrated through the loving care, guidance, nurturing, constant praise, and encouragement the Goler Church Family provide for our students on a continual basis.”

Rev. Ruff reminded the children and youth of the Scripture from Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

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The Rev. Johnny L. Ruff and church members stand with youth of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church in downtown Winston-Salem.

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National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter President Donna Mickens and Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson pose for a photo.

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Grant application period opens for Truliant Financial Education Fund Truliant Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications from community schools until Friday, Oct. 6, for the Truliant Financial Education Fund.

Truliant’s Financial Education Grant program provides funds up to $5,000 to public school teachers, grades 6-12, who wish to incorporate financial education initiatives into their classroom curriculum.

Funds can be used to improve existing programs or to implement a new program. Funding may be provided to support classroom activities, professional development opportunities or new and innovative ways to teach financial education. Topics might include budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, business and economics. Truliant will distribute a total of $200,000 in financial literacy education grants through 2020. The grant fund was launched in 2016 in celebration of the credit union reaching the 200,000 member-owner milestone and growth surpassing $2 billion in assets. An internal review process will determine semi-finalists from all applications received. Selected semi-finalist will be featured on Truliant’s Facebook page and website to encourage support of the selected programs through online voting. Grant recipients will be selected based on combined totals from the internal review process and the online voting process. Completed applications, including all documentation required, should be submitted by Friday, Oct. 6, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Semi-finalists who are selected to be featured in the online voting will be notified later in October.

Winners will be announced in mid-November.

Museum passes as part of Reynolda’s Centennial Residents of Forsyth County now can check out a pass from one of 10 public library locations to visit Reynolda House Museum of American Art for free.

The new pass, debuting just in time for “Library Card Sign-Up Month,” is in collaboration with Forsyth County’s sponsorship of Reynolda’s centennial year celebrations. Passes will be available at each public library location in Forsyth County and be available to anyone with a valid library card. Each pass is good for general admission for two adults.

Children and student admission to Reynolda House is free. The passes may be checked out for seven days at a time, and will be accepted during regular museum hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m. Special events and programs are not included.

Energy United sends crews to Georgia to assist in Hurricane Irma Restoration Efforts STATESVILLE, N.C. — Hurricane Irma was a historic storm and utilities are coordinating a historic response. Approximately 5,000 cooperative workers from 25 states are converging on the hurricane's impact zone to assist with restoration efforts.

EnergyUnited will be involved in the restoration efforts with two cooperatives in the state of Georgia.

The majority of EnergyUnited members were fortunately spared from any devastation from Hurricane Irma. However, many individuals, families and businesses throughout the states of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina were not as fortunate. EnergyUnited crews will be traveling to two neighboring electric cooperatives, Flint and Oconee in Georgia to assist with restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Five crews along with additional support personnel will leave early Wednesday morning. These crews will be working as long as needed to help restore power. Both Flint and Oconee electric cooperatives, along with many more, took a direct hit from the storm, and expect to be working to restore power for days, possibly weeks. Peak outage estimates indicate that there were 760,000 co-op outages in Florida, 535,000 in Georgia, and 100,000 in South Carolina.

Applications sought for 48th annual Youth Legislative Assembly The Legislative Services Office, under the North Carolina General Assembly, is now accepting applications for the conference to be held April 6- 8, 2018, in Raleigh. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 11. The application can be found online at http://www.ncleg.net/ncgainfo/YLA.html.

The YLA teaches high school students about the laws governing North Carolina’s citizens as well as the lawmaking process. Students draft, debate and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, group facilitation and policy writing. As the bills are debated, the students get a chance to practice communicating their ideas, opinions and experiences in a team-building environment. At the conclusion of the three-day program, the participants have a better understanding of the lawmaking process as well as enhanced written and oral communication skills. The YLA program is open to students in North Carolina who are in good standing at a public, private, charter or home school.

For more information, email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ncleg.net or call 919-301-1372.

Kirsten Royster of Novant Health named new board chairwoman The American Heart Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsten Royster, President and Chief Operating Officer for Novant Health Medical Park Hospital, as the new Chairman of the Triad Board of Directors. During this two-year term, Royster will be leading the Board of Directors as they initiate and implement change that will help improve cardiovascular health in the Triad and surrounding counties. Prior to joining Novant Health, she had a seven-year career as a consultant addressing financial improvement and patient experience for her clients. Kirsten holds a Masters of Public Health from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from UNCChapel Hill. In addition to her past and current role on the Triad American Heart Association Board, she serves on the boards of Crisis Control Ministry and March of Dimes (Triad). Kirsten lives in Clemmons with her husband, Bryan, and their rescue dog, Abby.

For more information on the American Heart Association visit facebook.com/triadaha or call 336542-4834.

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Community Calendar T H E C H R ON I C LE

Today, Sept. 28 – Designer’s Illustration Exhibition art show W-S Fashion Week Designer Illustration is in partnership with WinstonSalem Fashion Week 2017 and will kick off this year’s event showcasing the Designer’s Illustration Exhibition in the Sawtooth Corridor beginning Sept. 1 through today, Sept. 28.

This exhibition will showcase fashion illustrations, and sketches by designers, fashion photos by local photographers and sculptures by designers and artisans in various forms of media. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Sawtooth is located upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce Street in downtown, WinstonSalem. For more information visit sawtooth.org or call 336-723-7395.

Today, Sept. 28 – Relay Race Hundreds of Wake Forest students, faculty, staff and friends of the University will run laps around Hearn Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 28, for Hit the Bricks. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The eight-hour relay race raises money for cancer research in honor of Brian Piccolo. A final remembrance lap for cancer victims and survivors will be followed by a luminary ceremony in front of Wait Chapel. For more information about Hit the Bricks and the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, visit wfuhitthebricks.com.

Today, Sept. 28 – Career and Internship fair Bennett College will host its annual Career & Internship Fair on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m-3 p.m. inside the Global Learning Center (GLC) on campus.

Today, Sept. 28 – Library lecture series As part of the ZSR lecture series, bestselling author and Wake Forest alumna Emily Giffin will speak on Thursday, Sept.

28, in Brendle Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Today, Sept. 28 – Rescheduled Meeting The East Ward Town Hall meeting scheduled for Sept. 20 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept.

28. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, 1215 N. Cameron Ave., Winston-Salem. For more information, contact Carol A. Brooks at 336-4622341 or carolf@cityofws.org.

Today, Sept. 28 – Dixie Classic Fair advance ticket sales Celebrating 135 years of food, fun, rides, games, animals, crafts and agriculture in the heart of North Carolina, the 2017 Dixie Classic Fair at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in WinstonSalem, will be Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct. 8.

Advance Ticket prices are $8 for adults (regularly $10 for ages 12 and older) and $3 for children (regularly $5 for ages 6-11).

Children under age 5 and senior adults (age 65+ with an ID) are free. Advance Tickets are on sale online through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) and on the Fair’s website, www.dcfair.com, ending on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Advance Tickets can be purchased with no convenience charges at the Annex Box Office, at 414 Deacon Boulevard, WinstonSalem; hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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‘Cooking in the Garden’ The next ‘Cooking in the Garden’ program will be held on Thursday, Sept.

28 at 6 p.m. at DiggsLatham Elementary School garden, 986 Hutton Street, Winston-Salem (please use the entrance to the south of the school and park around back).

Spanish interpretation will be provided. No registration is required; just come with an appetite to try new veggies and new recipes.

Please bring a lawn chair, as the demonstration will be held outdoors (weather permitting).

Today, Sept. 28-30 – Clearance Sale Dress for Success Winston-Salem is hosting an inventory clearance sale beginning on Thursday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Sept. 30. The sale will feature women’s clothing and accessories. The sale will be held at 624 6th Street in Winston-Salem, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. For more information, call 336-970-0374 or visit https://winstonsalem.dress forsuccess.org.

Today, Sept. 28 & Oct. 19 – Meeting Notice The 2017 Board of Equalization and Review will meet on Thursday Sept. 28, and on Thursday Oct. 19 starting at 3 p.m. in the Board of Equalization and Review room, located on the first floor of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St., WinstonSalem.

Now -Sept. 30 – Free Health Screening Novant Health Primary Care Associates Madison is hosting a free community wellness screening event on Saturday, Sept. 30 at its location at 723 Ayersville Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the event is required.

To register or for more information, please call 336-277-1880 or email CommunityWellness@No vantHealth.org.

Now -Sept. 30 – Dance Concert Contemporary dance students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will bring to life three new works and a reconstruction at this year’s Fall Dance Concert, opening Sept. 26.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

26, through Saturday, Sept.

30, with an additional performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, in Agnes de Mille Theatre on the UNCSA campus, 1533 South Main Street in Winston-Salem. Tickets are $18 regular and $15 student with valid ID, and can be purchased online at uncsa.edu/performances, or by calling the box office at 336-721-1945.

Now- Oct. 5 – ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ registration Registration is now underway for “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a 6week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Thursdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., at Trinity Elms, 7449 Fair Oaks Drive, Clemmons.

There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 336748-0217.

Sept. 29 & Oct. 6 – Forks on Friday Presentations N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, 1450 Fairchild Road, will host “Grass: Lawns and Beyond”, a Forks on Friday presentation on Friday, Sept. 29.

And on Oct. 6., there will be “Landscaping for Four Seasons”. Both events will be from 12-1p.m. and

are free but registration is required. Please register at: coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or 336703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Sept. 29 – Peace gathering Frankie Gist, a community activist and advocate for the streets, is hosting a Peace Gathering in honor of Daquain Blackwell who was killed 3 weeks ago. The gathering will start at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29 at 4265 Wakeman Drive. It’s the same location where the killing occurred.

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29 – Registration Deadline Registration is now open for “Rejoice Winston-Salem,” a nondenominational liturgical and spiritual dance competition on Oct. 14 that is sponsored by the city and open to faith-based and other organizations such as dance studios based inside the city limits. Entries are being accepted for solo dancers, for groups up to eight dancers ages 12-17, and for groups up to eight dancers ages 18 and up.

Entry fees are $50 for solo dancers and $75 for groups.

The competition is open to amateur dancers only. A total of 24 entries will be accepted and only one entry per organization is allowed. The winning solo dancer will receive $150 and the group winners will each receive $300. The deadline for entering is Sept. 29.

Complete rules, the registration form and more information are posted at RejoiceWinstonSalem.co m.

Sept. 30 – Women’s workshop and show 31, a workshop and show designed to celebrate women, will have workshops and a show that will take place on Sept. 30 at the Greensboro Coliseum.

The production has 2 parts: a workshop for women and a show. The morning workshops start at 8:30 a.m. and run until 3 p.m.

All the workshop participants, their families, and the Greensboro Community are invited to attend the 31 show at 4 p.m. – a choreographed collective of dance works that celebrate the strength, beauty and wisdom of women. Tickets are now on sale for 31 at http://tinyurl.com/reboxoffice (check the box for the workshop to add-on a workshop ticket), at the Greensboro Coliseum Box Office or the Royal Expressions School of Dance Box office. You can also call 36-944-6146.

Sept. 30 – Session for educators The Title I department of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools is excited to announce that Chelonnda Seroyer, Educational Consultant, will be in Winston-Salem on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Education Building Room 219 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to share classroom management strategies that work. There are 75 seats available for this presentation and we welcome all educators who teach in a Title I school to join us. Register for this session on the WS/FCS website. For more information, please contact the WS/FCS Title I Office at 336.748.4000 ext. 34224.

Sept. 30 – Class Reunion Activities The A.H. Anderson High School classes of 1970 and 1971 will also host a cookout at the William Roscoe Anderson Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Pavilion 4 on Reynolds

Park Road from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost for each classmate is $20,which includes up to four additional guests. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional family member or guest exceeding the five member limit.

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30 – Performance Kick-Off UNCSA’s 2017 production of “The Nutcracker” is Saturday, Sept. 30. All tickets $5 off from 10 a.m. to noon (subject to restrictions) and first 25 ticket purchasers receive prizes. The box office opening kick-off event is set to take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Stevens Center, 405 West Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Tickets for the 2017 production of “The Nutcracker” officially go on sale to the public on Monday, Oct. 2, at the Stevens Center box office, by phone at 336-721-1945, or online at uncsa.edu/nutcracker. The full performance schedule for “The Nutcracker” is: Dec. 8, 9 and 13-16 at 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Oct. 2 – Flu shots The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will be offering the seasonal flu vaccine beginning on Oct. 2. Flu shots will be given in Clinic 3 of the health department at 799 N. Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem during the following hours: *Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. *Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Clinic 3 is a walk-in clinic, appointments are not necessary. For more information about flu vaccination, contact the health department at 336-7033100 or visit http://www.flu.nc.gov/.

Oct. 3 – Society Meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society meets Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, WinstonSalem, 27106. The social period will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Oct. 3 – Season Extension Workshop N.C. Cooperative Extension is conducting a workshop geared for community gardeners, market gardeners and home gardeners. It will be held on Oct. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Apple and Green City Farm, 919 Apple Street SW, Winston-Salem, NC. The workshop is free but registration is appreciated so that we can plan for materials. To register, email coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850.

Oct. 4 – Volunteer Training The Shepherd’s Center will have volunteer training on Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers needed to provide supportive services such as transportation, home repairs, friendly visits, and caregiver respite for older adults who wish to maintain independence in their own homes. Light refreshments will be served. Call Drea Parker at (336) 7480217 or email dparker@shepherdscenter.org to register for the Oct. 4 training and learn more about how you can support older adults in the Greater Winston-Salem area.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

God’s Covenant with Abraham Lesson Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, 17-21

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the two major components of the Abrahamic covenant – posterity and land. *Sense the degree of faith Abram needed to believe God’s covenant with him. *Believe God’s promises to us even though their fulfillment seems impossible.

Background: The time is 2085 B.C. and the place is Mamre. At this point Abram, for fear, has lied to Pharaoh about Sarai and ended up being kicked out of Egypt. He has been in battle with four kings on Lot’s account and is still faithful to God, but weary of his legacy. He is concerned about an heir … someone who is legally entitled to property or family rank as a result of a person’s death.

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The silent demonstration at the intersection of Fourth and Trade streets last week was for peace and justice.

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Interfaith Winston-Salem and the Engaged Buddhist Collective united last week for a silent demonstration at Merschel Plaza to stand for peace and justice in the wake of recent events.

Amid recent demonstrations around the country, the organizers

thought a silent demonstration could be equally effective. The group stood in the plaza near the intersection of Fourth and Trade streets in downtown Winston-Salem holding signs as the evening traffic drove by. Some motorists honked while others inquired what their demonstration was about.

“This came about by Laura and I connecting and talking about what

we could do to honor the things that are going on in the world right now,” said Drea Parker, one of the event organizers. “We wanted to have the mix between Winston-Salem and the Engaged Buddhist Collective to have an opportunity to show a response to what's going on.”

“We didn’t want to do anything political but we just wanted to show

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Lesson: Abrams fear and concerns are revealed in verses 1-6. “So after these things” (Sodom and Gomorrah), God speaks to Abram in a vision. God says not to be afraid, He will protect him, shield him from all danger and He will also reward him for his faithfulness with wealth and heirs (verse 1). Abrams response was what you will give me … at this point Abram has appointed an heir; his servant Eleazar thinking that he would have none from his own body. To reinforce His promise, God shows Abram the stars as a demonstration of the countless descendants he will have. After seeing this vision, Abram trusts God’s word. God then counts Abrams trust in Him as righteousness.

Verse 7 characterizes the presence of God as smoke.

God’s actions and presence here is a manifestation to show His presence with Abram, an outward sign of the covenant. (Note that the covenant with Abram is a free, unconditional promise.) In verses 18-21, the specifics about the land and boundaries are given from the border to Egypt to the Euphrates River. Those who then inhabited the land are named. God gives details about displacing people also to solidify His commitment to His covenant with Abram and strengthen Abram’s faith.

(The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI, UGP)

For Your Consideration: God’s promises often took years to fulfill in Old Testament times. Why do you think that was the case? Abraham was counted as righteous because of his faith, yet we see doubt in him. What does this suggest to you?

Life’s Application: Abram voiced his concerns to God, but in a way that acknowledged Him as “All Powerful.” We can, too. God’s ear is always open to the concerns of His children. What do you believe God for in your life? Have you lost hope because of disappointment, or will you continue to believe even as long as 15 years? And will you continue in His Word, thankful for what you already have – a relationship with the Father through the Son, Jesus Christ?

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Sept. 30- Oct. 1 Family and Friends celebration Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101 N. Dunleith Ave., will celebrate Family and Friends weekend Saturday Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. On Sept. 30, there will be great food, games for adult and kids, face painting, bounce house, and clothing give-a-way. Local choirs will share their musical skills through praise and worship and door prizes will be given away. On Sunday, Oct. 1, there will be worship with family and friends. Contact church office for information. The pastor is the Rev. Randell A. Cain Jr.

Oct. 1 Pastoral Anniversary Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., will celebrate the eighth Pastoral Anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr. on Oct. 1. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones, retired pastor of Zion Memorial Baptist Church in Winston- Salem, will deliver the preached Word during the 11 a.m. worship service; and the Rev. Dr. James A. Webster, pastor of Oak Ridge First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, N.C., will serve as

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the guest preacher during Sunday’s 4 p.m. service. The community is invited to attend. Call the church office at 336-4182003 if there are questions.

Oct. 1 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Oct. 1. At the 9 a.m. Awake service, Riely Woosley and William Levwood will speak about finding calm in anxious times. At the 11 a.m. traditional service, the Rev. Charles W. Wilson will speak on the personal impact of the current political climate. At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Gloria Fitzgibbon will discuss whether antisemitism is still a problem. At Explorations at 9:15 a.m., Ann Zimmerman and Cynthia Dodge will present “White Supremacy: Why Good People with Good Intentions May Reinforce Social Evils.” For more information, visit UUFWS.org.

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The Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) made a call for assistance for disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area. This past Sunday the volunteers set off for Houston followed by a truck full of supplies and clothing.

Dr. Lamonte Williams, president of the MCWSV, says the plan is to stop in a town named Rose City, Texas, which is 45 minutes

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outside of Houston, first because the city was devastated by the storm. They will then head to Houston's First Baptist Church to work on the next day’s plan of action.

“The pastor in Houston has already set up for us an orientation to get us acclimated of what to do and what not to do along with what to expect when we go out working,” Williams said. “We are ultimately trying to figure out how as citizens here we can go and say to them that they are not alone. The best See Relief on B6

Artist and Worship Leader Kari Jobe is bringing The Garden Tour, which features songs from her highly-anticipated new album The Garden, in concert to Winston-Salem First, 3730 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

Admission: $39.95 Deluxe, $24.95 General Admission, $19.95 Group 10+, $74.95 Worship Experience. For more information, contact 855-484-1991 or https://www.premierproductions.com/tour/kari-jobe-garden-tour.

Oct. 7 Community Day Word of Truth International Life Center, 3806 Community Road in Winston-Salem, will have a Community Day Outreach Event on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the community through good old-fashioned fellowship, food, and fun. Gently used clothing will be given way and there will be plenty of outdoor sporting games, board games, and much more. For more information, contact Doris Miller at 336-602-2593.

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Organizers say their show of silence can have just as profound of an impact as a vocal demonstration.

Woman donates 100 book bags for Hurricane Harvey relief

Arnita P. Ingram shows book bags she purchased from Aldi.

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When Arnita P. Ingram's church, Union Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, made an announcement about sending a large shipment to the victims that were affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, Ingram went to her local Aldi's and purchased 100 book bags.

Ingram's initial purchase was 50 book bags, until she asked the store manager if any more book bags were in the back and told him the reason she was buying so many. The store manager was pleased about her cause and gave her a discount.

Ingram was so excited and asked for 100 total.

The police officer on duty gave helped her load the book bags and took her picture.

Ingram stated, "It was a blessing to be able to bless others."

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to get on the ground and meet them where they are.”

According to Williams, once they reach the city of Houston, some of the volunteers will head to Beaumont while others will head to Port Arthur, Texas, to assist with relief efforts there. They will help with clean up so that reconstruction can begin on those buildings that are still habitable. The remainder of their time in Texas will be spent in Houston.

Williams says they will not only assist with the churches and schools in the area but will also help with local communities with clean up efforts.

“We have enough people to be able to go to the churches along with enough people to go out to the community to help those homeowners as well,” said Williams. “We have a dual plan and we know that when the faith community rises and gets back operable, it’s beneficial to everyone, so that's our ultimate goal.”

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Prayer for Peace Emmanuel Baptist Church’s Intercessory Prayer Ministry and Winston Salem/Forsyth Communities of FAITH will hold prayer for all world citizens on Oct. 7 from 8-9 a.m. at Quarry Park, off Reynolds Park Road in Winston Salem. For more information, contact the Rev. Beatrice Morrison at 336-7844229 or Beamurray2@juno.com.

Oct. 7 Auditions Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries will hold auditions for "Hurting Women Do Cry" on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The church is located at 2001 N. E. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th streets). A cast of eight and extras are needed. Auditions are open for girls (ages 9-11 and 15-18), adult men and women. For more information, contact either Willa Powell 336-624-8770, Kimber Benton 336-422-3535, Kendrick Mitchell 336-9291169, or Kenya Philips 336988-5976.

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The volunteers were excited to get to the areas of need. They were all ready and willing to help in any capacity they are needed. James Lamont, one of the volunteers, says he was motivated to take the trip because he could no longer stand by and watch people suffer.

“I was trying to hold off and wait for the recovery in Florida but the devastation there wasn't quite as bad so my wife suggested that I take the trip to Houston,” Lamont said. “I am retired and have a lot of time on my hands so I figured I would do something worthwhile.”

Some of the volunteers were from the faith community in the city. Pastor Ed Allen of Ambassadors Cathedral was one of the riders on the bus to Houston.

“Part of Dr. Williams’ legacy is helping people and as long as I've known him he has tried to be a blessing to someone else, and that falls in line with what I try to do,” said Allen. “When the Lord changes your life, your perspectives on life change,

Couples fellowship Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center & R.I.C.H. CDC, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, will have a special fellowship for all married couples on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m.

The event will include a date night out with your mate, fun activities, encouraging words from the coordinators Rick & Olympeia Howell as well as Pastor & Co-Pastor Richard Miller (married 50 years) with and awesome testimony.

Please contact the administrative office for more detailed information at 336-784-9347.

Oct. 10 Poetry for the Holidays Centenary United Methodist Church will host Dr. Ed Wilson on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. He returns this year with a new lecture on poetry for the holidays. Get ready for the holiday seasons with this fantastic lecture from one of Centenary and Winston Salem's favorite scholars. This event is free and open to the public.

Oct. 14 Yard Sale The Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society of St. James A.M.E. Church will sponsor a Yard Sale

also, so to be able to go and be a blessing to someone with the gifts you have has always been my desire.”

Allen says it is important for men and woman of God to be a part of this trip to provide a sense of leadership. He said he doesn't mind being a blessing to someone else.

There were also many young people among the volunteers headed to Houston. Montana So, an 18-year-old freshman at Piedmont International University, said he wanted to assist so that he could expand his reach not only in this area but also with people he doesn't know.

“To be young and be on fire for God, it is important to not just express your passion for God on a microphone but also through feeding someone or helping someone rebuild what they lost,” said So. “When people see you in action, they are inspired to be involved, and hopefully that's what will happen here.”

Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 14.

Spaces may be rented for $25 each (bring your own table).

St. James is located at 1501 N. Patterson Avenue at the corner of 15th Street. Tell your friends, co-workers and neighbors.

Oct. 17 Documentary film Centenary United Methodist Church will host a documentary film, “Dancing in Angel Shadows”, by director Steve Childs, who explores the story behind the creation of an eight piece ballet by choreographer Gary Taylor, founder and artistic director of the Winston-Salem Festival Ballet. Childs focuses on Taylor’s interpretation of different types of angels and how they minister to us, protect us, and guide us. Director Steve Childs will be present for discussion and Q&A following the film presentation. This event is free and open to the public.

Oct. 21 Men’s fellowship Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center & R.I.C.H. CDC, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston Salem NC will have a special fellowship for all Men. The M.A.L.E.S. program will meet on

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the world that we stand for peace and justice,” she continued. “As you have seen over the last month or two, there have been a lot of rallies where people are vocal and passionate about what they are feeling. We are taking the same stance of showing that we feel for peace and justice in silence.”

Parker says the idea for the silent portion of the demonstration came from Laura Frazier, who is a leader in the Buddhist Collective. She says since people in the Buddhist faith do a lot of meditation, it was a perfect way to get their point across without saying a word.

Frazier said as a Buddhist she polled some of the groups she is a member of about taking a stand in public about things she believes in. Although she says they are unlikely to take a stance on things or be in the middle of heated debates, healthy

conversations are welcomed.

“The premise of this for me is that Buddhism begins with silence and it's in the silence one can find the space to think about what the next right step is,” she said.

“We wanted to gather as group in a way that more people would feel comfortable.”

“The Engaged Buddhist Collective is not a group, it its a way that Buddhist can get information out to one another about things we may be interested in here in Winston-Salem,” Frazier continued. “It's very important for me to show up and be present to what is going on out here in a way that is about compassion, in a way that is open, and in a way that isn't necessarily against anybody or anything.”

The major thing Frazier wanted people to get from the demonstration was to just give people the opportunity to be peaceful and say something positive through their signs they were holding.

The bus carrying the volunteers will be followed by a truck full of supplies for the victims such as water, clothing and shoes.

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Saturday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m.

Calling all men to enjoy a night out with the fellas. The awesome fellowship is designed to encourage men of all ages to be better individuals. For more detailed information, call the administration office at 336-784-9347.

Oct. 24 Women’s group monthly meeting Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston Salem will host a monthly meeting, coffee and social on Oct. 24 beginning at 9:45 a.m.

The event will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street.

Membership is open to women who are new or established residents of the greater Winston-Salem area.

For membership information, c o n t a c t WSnewcomers@gmail.com or visit us on our blog, www.wsnewcomers.blogspot. com/ Oct. 28 Benefit Fashion Show PR Originals Designs by “Puccinni” announces a Benefit Fashion Show supporting Cancer Services of Winston Salem on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. The benefit will be held at St. John CME Church, 350

NW Crawford Place WinstonSalem. It is a Black Tie event.

Ticket donation is $25. For more information, contact Puccinni Roseboro at 336995-2713 or Pr1sugarbear@hotmail.com.

Oct. 29 Pastor Appreciation Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center & R.I.C.H. CDC, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, will have an appreciation celebration for Pastor Ernestine (Waddell) Miller.

The Appreciation Day celebration will take place on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10:45 a.m. Please contact the church administration office at 336-784-9347 for additional information.

Now-Oct. 30 Divorce and grief sessions The Stephen Ministry of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Drive, Winston-Salem, will host 13week sessions of DivorceCare from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and GriefShare from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug.7. The sessions feature biblical principles for healing.

For additional information, call 336-761-1358.

Ongoing

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth Street, is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

4th Thursday Worship at WinstonSalem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Pilgrim Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart.

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The mass choir from St. Paul United Methodist Church returns to Gospel Fest this year.

Feast on gospel music at fair events

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You can call it “Gospel Feast,” because Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair offers food for the soul. The acts at Gospel Fest, the free, two-Sunday musical event that The Chronicle is helping to sponsor, range from traditional choirs to the non-traditional.

Gospel Fest will be Sunday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Clock Tower Stage at the Dixie Classic Fair.

The mass choir from St. Paul United Methodist Church will be back on Oct. 1.

Other performers on Oct. 1 will be Richard Dawkins, Deacon Authority, King’s Kid, Mischeal Goldsmith’s The Greater Works Project featuring Bishop Stephen Williams and Nelson Roberts, Pastor Todd Curry & St. Peter “The Rock” Choir, and Jeremiah Salter & Nu Elevation Worship.

On Oct. 8, performers will be Saundra Crenshaw & Pure Quality, Dr. George Pass II and NEW, Camari Jeter, Bishop Grosjean Stephens, Raymond & Kim

Larkin: Real Love Music, The Gatekeeperz and Patty Perrin & Friends Emcees will be: *Debra Terry, an accomplished actress, comedian, singer and producer, who is the event’s organizer and owner of Mustard Seed Entertainment. *Carmen Russell, a well-known member of the Russell family who own and operates Russell Funeral Home has had a visible role in the community for decades. *Busta Brown, a former radio

announcer, TV show host, co-founder of the Next Level of the Triad, author and motivational speaker who works with The Chronicle, providing multimedia projects.

The public is invited. A ticket to the Dixie Classic Fair is required for entrance into the fair. Adult tickets are $8 in advance through today, Sept. 28, and $10 at the gate. For more information, go to www.dcfair.com/general-info/hours-andtickets/.

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Here is one of the cookie flavors Dewey’s Bakery is launching.

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Dewey’s Bakery to offer taste of cookies as it launches new line Here is one of the cracker flavors Dewey’s Bakery is launching.

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Treats from Dewey’s Bakery aren’t just for locals anymore. The bakery is launching a new line of cookies nationwide, and the Triad community is invited to celebrate with a free cookie at the bakery’s two locations on Sunday, Oct. 1.

“Dewey’s Bakery has been a part of the WinstonSalem community for 87 years, and we’ve been honored to offer our customers sweet and savory baked goods that reflect the local flavors we love,” said Scott Livengood, owner and CEO of Dewey’s Bakery. “We’re excited to delight taste buds from coast to coast, and share the secret that

Triad residents have known for generations – that our delicious treats create special moments and inspire people to celebrate, every day.”

There’s no shortage of Southern, bakery-inspired flavors to try. Soft baked cookie flavors include Lemon Bar, Banana Pudding, and Triple Chocolate Brownie.

Crispy style flavors include Brown Butter with Sea Salt, Caramel Popcorn, and Pecan Praline.

“In addition to the tremendous flavor and texture, these cookies are baked with real, simple ingredients,” said Livengood. “We don’t use any of the artificial ingredients that you find in the cookie aisle, and we think

shoppers will appreciate that.”

Guests can also sample new Dewey’s Bakery savory crackers, which were launched earlier this year. Cracker flavors include Carolina Style Barbecue, Low Country Boil, Chipotle Cheddar Cornbread, and Sharp Aged Cheddar.

Can’t make it to the bakery for a free sample?

No worries – Dewey’s Bakery cookies will be available for purchase at the bakery, as well as at The Fresh Market grocery stores, by the end of this month.

Dewey’s Bakery has two locations: 262 South Stratford Road and 2876 Reynolda Road.

For more information, visit Deweys.com.

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Fundrasier The Fresh Market is hosting a Fill the Plate instore fundraiser from Oct. 4-31, where guests can make a donation at checkout to support No Kid Hungry. Together, The Fresh Market and No Kid Hungry are working to end childhood hunger in America. To date, The Fresh Market has raised over $1 million for No Kid Hungry, feeding over 10 million hungry children.

Oct. 5 – Movie/Speaker Series Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement (TEEM) will host an environmental movie/speaker series on Oct. 5 from 7-9 p.m. The event will take place at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. For more information, please contact Gayle Tuch cell: 3 3 6 - 4 0 7 - 2 7 6 7 ; gayle@ggtuchlaw.com or Sally Hirsh cell: 336-2512658; alnsalnjo@earthlink.net.

Now to Nov. 2 – Deadline for 2018 Sabbatical Program The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is offering a Sabbatical Program to honor North Carolina’s nonprofit leaders. The Foundation awards up to five sabbaticals every other year and is currently accepting applications for its 2018 Sabbatical Program. The deadline to apply is Nov 2. (Please note: ZSR Sabbaticals will not be offered again until 2020.) The awarded compensation ($30,000) and $10,000* to each organization for planning and transition expenses, provides the financial support necessary for sabbatical recipients to temporarily leave their place of employment.

Contact LaRita Bell (larita@zsr.org; 336-725-7541) with questions.

Now-Nov. 15 – Botanical Disposition art show reception, show Botanical Disposition is a collaborative show from Kathy SchermerGramm (watercolor), Trena McNabb (acrylic), Carl Galie (photography), Diane Demers-Smith (ceramic, watercolor) and, Kelsey Brown (fibers) centralized around the concept of botanicals. Each piece is either inspired by botanicals, or created using botanicals. It will be held at Sawtooth, located upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce Street in downtown, WinstonSalem. The show runs through Nov. 15. The reception and exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information visit sawtooth.org or call 336723-7395.

Now -Oct. 28 – 45 Years of Delta Fine Arts R e f l e c t i o n s : Celebrating 45 Years of Delta Fine Arts will be on view at the Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road, Sept. 5 – Oct. 28. The event is free and open to the public.

This exhibition will celebrate the history of Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, established in 1972 as the city's first nonprofit cultural and educational organization established by African-American women.

It will feature works commemorating the artists and collectors with whom we have worked over the past 45 years.

Oct. 6 – Nomination Deadline The Community Appearance Commission is seeking nominations for the 2018 Community Appearance Awards.

Nominations should be made for places, projects or individuals in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County that contribute positively to our community’s appearance. Nomination categories include: Residential/Neighborhood projects, Commercial projects, Historic rehabilita-

tion/Restoration project, Public/Civic projects, Individuals or organizations and Landscaping design and conservation projects.

Nominations must be received by Oct. 6.

More information and a nomination form are available at the Community Appearance Commission website at CityofWS.org/CAC. Oct. 6 – Open House and Career Expo Forsyth Tech will hold an Open House & Career Expo on Fri., Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Campus, 1300 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem.

The event is free and open to the public.

Oct. 6 – Opening Performance The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present the smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! opening Friday, Oct. 6 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem.

Additional performances will be held Oct. 7-8 & 1215. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $27.50, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets are available online beginning Monday, Sept.

18, and the box office opens for general sales on Monday, Sept. 25 at 12 noon. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from noon-5:30 p.m. Call (336) 725-4001 for tickets or purchase online at www.thelittletheatreofws.o rg.

Oct. 7 – Big Sweep Volunteers Needed The Big Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All supplies and lunch are provided.

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful plans to target more than 25 sites this year. Online volunteer signup for both events is available at KWSB.CityofWS.org. For more information call City Link 311 or send an email

to georges@cityofws.org.

Oct. 8 – CD Release Concert Martha Bassett will have a CD release concert at Muddy Creek Music Hall, 5455 Bethania Road.

The event will on Oct. 8 beginning at 2 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Advanced tickets are $17.

Tickets at the door will be $20. You may order tickets a t https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/martha-bassett-cdrelease-show-tickets35694681754?aff=es2.

Oct. 10 – 122nd Annual Meeting The Wachovia Historical Society will have it 122nd Annual Meeting on Oct 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.

The event is free and open to the public.

Oct. 10 – Fiction Contest Deadline The NC State Fiction Contest is accepting entries for its 2017 competition.

Contestants may enter one story in each of the two contest categories: 1.) The James Hurst Prize for Fiction ($500): An unpublished short story of no more than 5,000 words. In addition to the winner, several honorable mention awards will be presented and 2.) The Shorter Fiction Prize ($250): An unpublished short story of no more than 1,200 words.

One honorable mention award will be presented.

For more information, visit go.ncsu.edu/fictioncontest.

Oct. 10 – A Call to Artists Artists are invited to submit proposals by Oct. 10 to Delta Arts Center.

Works should focus on the theme, “The Legacy of the Creative Spirits.” The Delta Arts Center seeking exhibits that honor our heroes, mentors and those who guide and inspire.

Accepted artists will be notified by Oct. 20, 2017.

For more details about proposal requirements, contact us phone, 336/722-2625, e-

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m a i l , deltafinearts@gmail.com or visit www.deltaartscenter.org Oct. 10 – Poetry for the Holidays Centenary UMC will host Dr. Ed Wilson on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. He returns this year with a new lecture on poetry for the holidays.

Get ready for the holiday seasons with this fantastic lecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Oct. 11-14 – Big 4 Alumni Event The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth kicks off their Annual Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 11 with a “Day of Service.” The 4-Day celebration starts with a Habitat Build. The second day (Thursday, Oct. 12) will feature the annual Worship Service with the Big 4 Choir led by Eddie Bines. The guest preacher is the Rev. Toure’ Marshall, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church. And Dr. Soncerey Montgomery Speas, First Lady of New Jerusalem, will welcome the Big 4 worshipers to New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church located at 1212 N. Dunleith. On Friday, Oct. 13, the Big 4 Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon will be held in the New Jerusalem Banquet Hall.

Friday Night (Oct. 13) includes a Comedy and Fashion Show. This event which includes dinner will be held in the St. John CME Church Banquet Hall, 350 NW Crawford St. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Big 4 Gala will be at the Benton Convention Center.

Tickets for the Big 4 events are available at the American Legion Post 128 at 4817 Old Rural Hall Rd Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at Keona’s Boutique located 235 W. 5th Street Downtown Winston-Salem. For additional information contact James McCants at 336 782-2645 or Eric Martin, Big 4 Alumni Association President.

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Companies, groups invited to help fight blood pressure

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Novant Health and the American Heart Association have joined together to focus on making a community impact in the blood pressure of Forsyth County residents this year. The goal of engaging 5,000 people with “Check. Change.

Control.” in Forsyth County will have a significant impact on the health of the community.

This program provides tools, resources and training to companies, organizations and nonprofit organizations throughout Forsyth County.

The focus of the program includes developing positive self-monitoring habits, sharing tools and tips to improve blood pressure, and reducing this risk factor for heart disease and stroke by dropping BP levels to a healthy 120/80.

Every 10-point drop in systolic BP levels equals a 30 50 percent drop in risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

“High blood pressure is sometimes called ‘the silent killer’ as uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure,” says Sendee Dozier, service line director for Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute in the Greater Winston-Salem Market. “1 in 3 adults in the United States have high blood pressure. But, with accurate and regular selfmonitoring, the effects of high blood pressure may be detected and treated, saving lives in our community. We look forward to working with companies and organizations in Forsyth County to help make blood pressure management a top focus in Forsyth County this year.”

The American Heart Association’s “Check.

Change. Control.” high blood pressure control program is an evidence-based program that incorporates proven, existing approaches with self-monitoring and coaching at the local/community level to improve high blood pressure control in all populations. High blood pressure is often the first domino in a chain or “domino effect” leading to devastating consequences like stroke, heart failure, heart attack, vision loss, kidney disease, kidney failure and sexual dysfunction.

A simple blood pressure check is the first step to stopping the domino effect.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States and is the second leading killer in Forsyth County.

Stroke is the 5th leading killer in the U.S. and is the 4th leading cause of death in Forsyth County. Both heart disease and stroke are up to 80 percent preventable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the hypertension death rate per 100,000 for 2013-2015 was 213.6 in Forsyth County.

To register your company or organization for this free blood pressure program with the American Heart Association and Novant Health or for more detailed information, cont a c t Sarah.Fedele@heart.org or call 336-542-4837.

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Alfred Wright (17 E 1639), also known as Alfred R. Wright, Alfred Ray Wright, deceased July 17, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 23, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21 day of September, 2017.

Angela Wright Wellman Executor for Alfred Wright, deceased 420 Parkwood Ave. Winston-Salem, NC, 27105

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 167 5 JT 168

IN THE MATTER OF: ARI’YANNA WILLIAMS DOB: 06-29-15 NA’KIRAH WILLIAMS DOB: 07-18-08

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Hayes, legal father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Petitions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petitions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petitions, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 6th day of September, 2017 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mildred Miller Whitmire (17 E 1961), also known as Mildred M. Whitmire, deceased July 22, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 30, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of September, 2017.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00Kp.m. on Monday, October 2, 2017, on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of John and Zoe Vlahos from RS9 and HB to HB: property is located on the north side of Old Walkertown Road, east of Davis Road; property consists of ±1.13 acres and is a portion of PIN# 6847-48-7727 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3335).

2. Zoning petition of Hector Hernandez and Dania Alvarez from RS9 to GB-L (Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Residential Building, Multifamily; Boarding or Rooming House; Combined Use; Family Group Home B; Family Group Home C; Fraternity or Sorority; Life Care Community; Urban Agriculture; Arts and Crafts Studio; Building Materials Supply; Convenience Store; Food or Drug Store; Fuel Dealer; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery; Motorcycle Dealer; Nursery, Lawn and Garden Supply Store, Retail; Outdoor Display Retail; Restaurant (with drive-through service); Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; Shopping Center ; Shopping Center, Small ; Wholesale Trade A; Banking and Financial Services; Bed and Breakfast; Building Contractors, General; Car Wash; Entertainment Facility, Large; Funeral Home; Hotel or Motel; Kennel, Indoor; Motor Vehicle, Rental and Leasing; Motor Vehicle, Repair and Maintenance; Motor Vehicle, Body or Paint Shop; Motor Vehicle, Storage Yard; Offices; Services A; Services B; Storage Services, Retail; Testing and Research Lab; Veterinary Services; Warehousing; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Recreation Facility, Public; Swimming Pool, Private; Theater, Indoor; Academic Biomedical Research Facility; Academic Medical Center; Adult Day Care Center; Animal Shelter, Public; Cemetery; Child Care, Drop-In; Child Care Institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Church or Religious Institution, Community; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Correctional Institution; Dirt Storage; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Group Care Facility A; Group Care Facility B; Habilitation Facility A; Habilitation Facility B; Habilitation Facility C; Hospital or Health Center; Institutional Vocational Training Facility; Landfill, Construction and Demolition; Landfill, Land Clearing/Inert Debris; Library, Public; Police or Fire Station; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursing Care Institution; School, Private; School, Public; School, Vocational or Professional; Shelter for Homeless; Special Events Center; Stadium, Coliseum, or Exhibition Building; Manufacturing A; Borrow Site; Access Easement, Private Off-Site; Helistop; Park and Shuttle Lot; Parking, Commercial; Terminal, Bus or Taxi; Transmission Tower; and Utilities): property is located on the west side of Commerce Court, south of Oak Summit Road; property consists of ±2.19 acres and is PIN# 6828-54-9260 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3341).

3. Zoning petition of Family Services, Inc. from RS9 and IP to IP-S (Residential Building, Single Family; Family Group Home A; Planned Residential Development; Urban Agriculture; Funeral Home; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Recreation Facility, Public; Swimming Pool, Private; Academic Biomedical Research Facility; Adult Day Care Center; Animal Shelter, Public; Cemetery; Child Care, DropIn; Child Care Institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Child Day Care, Large Home; Child Day Care, Small Home; Church or Religious Institution, Community; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Hospice and Palliative Care; Library, Public; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursing Care Institution; Police or Fire Station; School, Private; School, Public; School, Vocational or Professional; Access Easement, Private Off-Site; and Utilities): property is located on the east side of Buchanan Street, across from Warren Avenue; property consists of ±1.76 acres and is PIN# 683404-2402 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3342).

4. Site Plan Amendment of Jemsite Development, LLC for a Banking and Financial Services use in a GB-S zoning district: property is located on the west side of Silas Creek Parkway, north of Fairlawn Drive; property consists of ±0.87 acres and is PIN# 6817-83-6864 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3343).

5. Zoning petition of Burger King Corporation #1283 from HB MLKO to HB: property is located on the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fifth Street; property consists of ±0.8 acres and is PIN# 6835-67-9815 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3344).

6. Zoning petition of Powerscreen Mid-Atlantic, Inc. for property owned by the City of Winston-Salem from LI-S to GI-S (Manufacturing C): property is located on the northeast corner of Graytuck Drive and High Point Road; property consists of ±5.21 acres and is PIN# 6864-50-4769 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board (Zoning Docket W3345).

7. An ordinance amendment proposed by Planning and Development Services staff revising Chapter B of the Unified Development Ordinances to add alternative compliance provisions for the Martin Luther King Overlay (MLKO) District (UDO-282).

8. An ordinance amending Chapters A and B of the Unified Development Ordinances to Amend and Update the Airport Overlay (AO) District (UDO-274).

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

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

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

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

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem

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REAL ESTATE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, Room 230 at City Hall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 7:00 p.m., on October 2, 2017, to consider the following:

Local Historic Landmark Designation of the Hoots Milling Company Roller Mill, 1151 Canal Drive, specifically: the complete exterior and interior of the Mill Buildings and the entire property upon which it sits at 1151 Canal Drive in Winston-Salem (Tax Block 1120 308/PIN #6825-88-1927.) This property is owned

by West End Mill Works LLC. All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearings at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning the foregoing proposed designations.

At the end of each public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed designation, or grant the proposed designation in whole or in part.

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

BY ORDER OF THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL MELANIE JOHNSON, CITY SECRETARY

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

The Chronicle September 21 and 28, 2017

EMPLOYMENT

Piedmont International University is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Coordinator of Academic Technology (Computer User Support Specialist)

The primary duties will be overseeing all aspects of the Learning Management System, including the Single Sign-On (LDAP and IdP) and supervising the LMS assistant. Requirements for this position are being competent in the fields of technology, education, and theology.

This position is an administrative faculty role at Piedmont and the candidate will be required to meet the standards set by the institution for all faculty and have a master’s degree in instructional technology or Biblical Studies. The ideal candidate will work 40 hours per week with flexible 24/7 access as needed to support our faculty and students in other time zones. The offered salary is $38,000 per year.

Contact: Please apply by mail or email to the following contact: Beth Ashburn, Provost 420 South Broad Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 ashburnb@piedmontu.edu

The Chronicle September 21 and 28, 2017

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for a

Utilities Plant Operator-Thomas WTP - 1405 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Manager, Software Test Automation in Winston-Salem, NC

Lead and coordinate teams of engineers tasked with development, implementation, and improvement of software test automation systems and software quality assurance for company’s cloud based software systems. Act as the primary knowledge source on product quality during the product design process and provide input on quality assurance factors affecting functional requirements and design specifications. Up to 10% travel. Requires: (1) Masters + 2 yr exp. OR (2) Bachelors + 5 yrs exp. Mail resume to: Inmar, Inc., 635 Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Attn: Elizabeth Spires.

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T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Free and open to the public Be inspired by the rich history and culture that continues to shape WSSU. Music. Dance. Spoken word. A dynamic celebration of how the vision of Dr. Simon Green Atkins led to the founding of what is now Winston-Salem State University.

Please join us for this inspirational performance featuring music from the Burke Singers and interpretive dances choreographed by local artists.

The performance will conclude with a personal and uplifting message from WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson.

A birthday party featuring cake, music and other festivities will follow at 12:30 p.m. outside of K.R. Williams.

Our student-centered faculty do more than teach. They prepare you to be a game-changer.

To learn more about the power of a degree from WSSU, visit wssu.edu.

CROSS COUNTRY SEPT. 30 l 1 P.M.

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FOOTBALL SEPT. 30 l 6 P.M.

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Grammy Award Nominated

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9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

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