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THURSDAY, September 5, 2019

Dr. Pringle Hairston sworn in as WS/FCS superintendent

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

After being sworn in during a brief ceremony on Monday, Sept. 3, Dr. Angela Pringle Hairston officially assumed her role as Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/ FCS).

Pringle Hairston was selected from a field of more than 40 candidates from across the country who were vying for the vacancy left by Dr. Beverly Emory who stepped down earlier this year to take a position with the North Carolina State Board of Education.

Before joining the the local school district Pringle Hairston worked more than 30 years in public education in Virginia and Georgia.

Since 2014, she served as superintendent for

of human resources, a principal, and an assistant principal for Gwinett County Public Schools.

While working for Danville Public Schools in Virginia, Pringle Hairston served as a principal, assistant principal and a math teacher.

Although she didn’t officially step into the role of superintendent until Monday, Pringle Hairston has already visited several schools across the district.

During a press conference Pringle Hairston said it has been a learning experience so far but she has enjoyed every moment.

One of the priorities on Pringle Hairston’s todo list is to address equity across the district. When asked what equity looks like to her, Pringle Hairston said equity is what children need to be successful and it may look different for different students, but the

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Dr. Angela Pringle Hairston is sworn in as Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools on Monday, Sep. 3. to challenge those children, we want those children to feel that they are able to move at their own pace.

And then we have children who are just learning how to be in school so we’re going to work to provide those supports so that all children graduate on time and are successful. “…Things look different depending on the children. The key right now is to assess what the needs

are and help staff at each school understand how we can best serve those needs. My experience says that wrap-around services cannot be the school district itself; we must work with the community because we know school districts don’t live apart from the community.”

Over the next few days Dr. Pringle Hairston will continue her tour of the district by meeting

twith principals, teachers, students, community members and others with invested interested in WS/ FCS. After those meetings a plan to address issues throughout the district will be created and presented to the Board of Education.

According to Pringle Hairston, that plan will also be published on the district’s website.

Judge Denise Hartsfield (Left) helps Dr. Angela Pringle Hairston sign paperwork officially making her the Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. goal to ensure all students are college or career ready remains the same.

She also stressed the need for community support and “wrap-around services” for students and families across the district.

“Equity looks like what children need to be successful wherever they start or finish. We

see some good things already here in the school district and certainly there’s opportunity for growth, and opportunity for adjustments,” Pringle Hairston continued.

“But for children in kindergarten, that might be supports for literacy. We have kindergarten children already reading when they enter the door and we want

During a ceremony on Monday, Sept. 3 Dr. Angela Pringle Hairston was sworn in as Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

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Richmond County Schools in Augusta, Georgia.

Before that she served as a region superintendent and principal for DeKalb County School District.

She also served as director

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Quarter-cent tax increase in limbo, County Commissioners expected to vote this month

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Sometime this month the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will make a decision on a motion to include a quartercent sales tax increase on the ballot in March 2020.

The capital acquired from the tax increase is expected to be used to increase local teachers’ supplements.

It’s no secret that teachers in North Carolina are underpaid, according to estimates by the National Education Association; N.C. ranks 29th in the nation for teacher pay.

In an attempt to change that narrative locally and give our educators a more competitive wage, Kenneth Simington, WS/FCS interim superintendent, while presenting the annual budget proposal to the Board of Commissioners earlier this year, requested an additional $40 million, in addition to $137 million from the county, to help increase teacher supplements, raising classified worker pay, and address capital project needs across the district.

District officials have said it’s their goal to move toward getting WS/FCS among the top

five averages for teacher supplements in the state, and increase minimum wage for classified employees to $15/hour.

Classified employees are identified as all “nonlicensed positions” within the district, including teacher’s assistants, bus drivers, maintenance workers, custodians, and technology specialists.

Supplements are paid to all certified educators to account for variances such as geographic location, market conditions, or school demographics.

Currently WS/FCS ranks 20th in the state for supplements and last among districts in the major metropolitan areas.

Although several commissioners raised questions about the supplement and how school officials calculated their numbers, less than a month after Simmington made his presentation, the Board of Commissioners approved a one-time, one percent property sales tax increase to support the district’s teacher supplement goal and other educational needs.

The tax, which went into effect July 31, is expected to generate $3.7 million, but it comes with stipulations. The county

will hold the money until the school board provides a supplement schedule that will serve as a guide to help the district reach their goal.

Around the same time, discussions about the quarter-cent sales tax began to surface, and talks continued last month when the school board’s finance committee held a special meeting to discuss the matter. The tax increase is expected to generate about $13.5 million and will be used for both teacher supplements and classified pay.

The motion to support the tax increase being added to the ballot in 2020 passed 4-1, with Dana Caudill Jones casting the lone ‘No’ vote.

Jones raised questions about the need for the school board to vote on something that should be handled by the county commissioners. She said the board did their job when Simington made the request.

“We showed them what our needs were,” Jones continued. “We are not a taxing entity. We do not set a tax rate and we do not set a billage rate. And so we did make the ask and if they feel like this is the best way to do that, then

of course, I feel this board will support it.

“But what I heard during the meeting I was invited to by Chair Woodbury from commissioners was the ask needed to come from us and it wasn’t what we were asking for but how to fund it. And I don’t believe that’s in our lane.”

Jones said she wants it to be clear that she supports teachers and classified employees, but there is nothing in law holding the county to their word that the quarter-cent tax will be used for education or teacher/classified worker pay.

“How do I look in the face of a voter or a teacher or a classified employee and say this is guaranteed?

Jones asked. “It’s not guaranteed. It’s just like the one percent property tax that the county levied, you guys haven’t seen that money yet because they put a string to it.”

Other board members raised questions about what will happen when the quarter-cent sales tax generates less than $13 million.

During the full board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the item to vote on the quarter-cent sales tax was removed from the agenda.

It is believed that the board will work on the resolution they plan to submit to the county to address the concerns raised by the board.

When discussing the resolution and the

possibility of raising teacher pay, Malashai Woodbury, school board chair, said, “Good God, I hope we don’t leave this money on the table for teachers and classified people.

“I hope we figure out how to get where we’re all trying to go. I do understand that there are some legitimate concerns that I respect from the different board members. I want us to work collaboratively with each other, with county commissioners, and also FCAE. I really am hopeful that at the end of the day, it will work out for the whole.”

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The Pre-K Priority wants Forsyth County to realize ‘The future is Four Years Old’ SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Pre-K Priority community engagement campaign, built around the theme “The Future is Four Years Old,” officially kicked off Saturday, Aug. 31. An inaugural Pre-K Parade at Bailey Park was attended by fouryear-olds, their families, educators and community supporters. Many of the four-year-olds sported T-shirts with designs they had created at The Pre-K Priority Pop-Up just before the parade. The Pre-K Priority Pop-Up is designed as a traveling, interactive Pre-K experience where children and caregivers can engage with activities reflective of what happens in a highquality Pre-K classroom.

“We’re looking to bring the Pre-K experience to the community through these pop-ups,” Family Services President and CEO Bob Feikema said.

“While much of what happens in Pre-K may look like play to the casual observer, those activities are honing critical early childhood social, emotional and learning skills.”

Currently, only one in three four-yearolds in Forsyth County attend a publicly funded, quality Pre-K program which, studies show, has a profound impact on children’s learning and a lasting impact on the quality of their lives as adults.

The Pre-K Priority, a coalition of community organizations convened

by Family Services with support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, wants to change this statistic and ensure all four-year-olds in our community attend a highquality, affordable Pre-K program.

That change is already underway led by efforts of The Pre-K Priority work groups and a feasibility

study by Forsyth Futures set to be completed by the end of the year.

“It’s critical that we educate our community about the importance and need for high-quality Pre-K,” Feikema said.

“The first five years are a once-only window of opportunity to develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and academic readiness that enables children to succeed later in life. As a community, we need to make sure every child has the opportunity to be part of the nurturing and enriching environment provided by the skilled teachers and ‘resourcefull’ classrooms found in quality Pre-K programs.”

High-quality Pre-K programs remain out of reach for many families in Forsyth County. Of the 2,700 children eligible for publicly-funded Pre-K Submitted photo based on family income, Wearing T-shirts featuring their own drawings, two children pose in the community photo area at the start of the only 1,300 are enrolled due Pre-K Parade at Bailey Park hosted by The Pre-K Priority. to insufficient state and local funding. At the same time, middle-class families constantly struggle to find affordable, high-quality Pre-K programs.

“The goal of The Pre-K Priority is to ignite public sentiment and create a movement to make Forsyth County a place that makes smart investments in its young children that will ensure the future vitality and well-being of our community,” Feikema said.

“Most people recognize the importance of early childhood education, and we want to translate that recognition into a commitment to develop and fund a system of quality, affordable Pre-K programs for every four-year-old in our community.”

For information about The Pre-K Priority and where the next Pre-K pop-ups will occur, visit PreKPriority.org.

The website also invites visitors to sign the Pre-K Pledge.

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New principal chosen for Gibson Elementary School SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Ian Olsen will be the new principal at Gibson Elementary School. Olsen

Atkins High School for three years.

Olsen earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Michigan

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Ian Olsen has served as assistant principal at Diggs-Latham Elementary School since 2015. Prior to that appointment, he served as an assistant principal at Wiley Magnet Middle School starting in 2012.

He has also served as a teacher for at-risk adults and taught science at

State University, a post master’s certificate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Doctorate in Education from GardnerWebb University.

Olsen replaces Glenn Starnes, who resigned at the end of last school year.

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Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors is a mecca for readers and writers 15th annual festival will be held Sept. 5-8 in Winston-Salem

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

If you find reading a good book is a way to experience adventures from the comfort of an easy chair; or a way to get to know people, both famous and infamous; or a means to escape into history or fantasy on a rainy afternoon, then Bookmarks is for you!

Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors is the largest book festival in the Carolinas, attracting more than 12,000 attendees. More than 50 local, regional and national authors, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and young adult authors,

poets and storytellers, will visit Winston-Salem over the course of four days, offering keynote talks, book signings, discussions, eat and greet, and more.

On Friday, Sept. 6, there will be a cookbook talk and sampling with Belinda Smith-Sullivan at 10:30 a.m. at Dewey’s Bakery at Thruway Shopping Center. SmithSullivan is the author of “Just Peachy,” a new cookbook containing 70 peach-infused recipes. She will discuss the various types of peaches, growing and preparing peach dishes, with a free tasting of samples. Her cookbook will also be available for purchase on site.

On Saturday, Sept.

7 at 9:30 a.m., the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, in collaboration with the City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, is sponsoring “Story Time” in Winston Square Park. Story Time is for pre-school age children and their families and admission is free.

The Festival itself is free and will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts and the surrounding area on Spruce and Holly Streets in downtown Winston-Salem.

There will be over 50 exhibitors featuring publishers, selfpublished authors, writing

groups, food trucks and more. Activities include author sessions, creative activities for children, panel discussions on a variety of topics, as well as an interactive event for aspiring writers to get immediate feedback on their work from editors and agents.

Events include: *Author sessions on various topics at Calvary Moravian Church, 600 Holly Ave. *Workshops for writers and teens at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. *Kid’s area with storytelling and author talks, presentations and workshops at Mountcastle Forum and Reynolds Place Theatre in the Milton

Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan ‘flying high’ with the release of her first cookbook Seriously, she’s a pilot, too!

BY JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK THE CHRONICLE

Belinda SmithSullivan has been many things before she became a cookbook author: stewardess (back in the days before they were known as ‘flight attendants’), pilot and flight instructor, CocaCola employee living in France, Kenya and South Africa, entrepreneur, and personal chef. In a phone interview on Saturday, Aug. 30, where she was attending the Decatur Book Festival, I was able to unravel some of the mystery of her amazing life story and what led to her publishing a cookbook about peaches.

Smith-Sullivan was born in Chicago, but her parents were originally from Mississippi. Her mother believed that all children should spend time on a farm to see where food really came from, so she spent summers in Mississippi with her grandparents who were sharecroppers. She loved helping her grandmother and was especially enamored with canning peaches.

When she grew up and started her first job as a stewardess for American Airlines, she met Captain David E. Harris, the first African American commercial airline pilot

(Google him for a history lesson).

Smith-Sullivan was so impressed with Captain Harris that she decided that someday she would to learn to fly.

In 1990 she received her pilot’s license, followed by her commercial, instrument and flight instructor’s certifications.

Smith-Sullivan worked for Coca-Cola, taking assignments around the world. After she completed Submitted photo her last assignment in Chef Belinda with her dog on her front porch.

South Africa, she and her husband looked for a to making and selling for appetizers, entrees, place to retire and decided her artisan spice blends. desserts, sauces, preserves on Trenton, S.C. (near She now has 11 different and drinks featuring Augusta, Ga). It wasn’t blends available on her peaches. long before she started website.

Chef Belinda will be getting antsy and her The fond memories of talking about peaches husband said, “I’m tired her grandmother canning and serving samples of you moping around and baking with peaches at Dewey’s Bakery at the house. You’ve always kept coming back to her Thruway Shopping Center, wanted to take a cooking and one day she decided 262 S. Stratford Road, on class,” and with that to drive to Georgia to buy Friday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. suggestion she enrolled in peaches. A neighbor asked Copies of the cookbook Johnson & Wales Culinary her where she was going will be available for School. She laughed when and she replied, to buy purchase. she remarked, “I was the peaches in Georgia. “Are She is also a featured oldest student in my class, you kidding?” the neighbor Bookmarks author. On what they call a ‘non- said. “Don’t you know Sept. 7 from 3-3:45 traditional’ student.” After you’re living in the peach p.m. she will be in the she received her degree in capital of the world?” She breezeway between culinary arts, she became a didn’t!

Bookmarks and Foothills personal chef. She quickly Chef Belinda searched Brewing to talk about her got tired of lugging around for a peach cookbook, but recipes. A booksigning cans and jars of herbs and when she discovered there will follow at 4 p.m. spices that she used in her wasn’t one, she decided to “Just Peachy” is recipes, so she created write one herself. It took available at Bookmarks “shortcuts,” mixtures of her seven years to research, bookstore, on Amazon, spices that she could use compile recipes and write on her website, www. when preparing various her cookbook, and then get chefbelindaspices.com. dishes.

Soon people it published. “Just Peachy” were asking for her spice features over 70 recipes mixtures, which led her

Winston-Salem Writers announces Flying South competition winners Book will be available this weekend at Bookmarks Festival

Flying South will be available for $12 at the Winston-Salem Writers vendor booth at Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors on Sept. 7 on the corner of Spruce and Holly Streets. It is also available on Amazon. Cover art was designed by local artist and Winston-Salem Writers’ member Barbara Rizza Mellin. A book launch and reading will be held on Dec. 6 at Bookmarks.

Founded in 2005, Winston-Salem Writers is a group of writers who write fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry, and who care about the art and craft of writing. They offer programs, workshops, critique groups, open mic nights, contests and writers’ nights out for both beginning writers and published authors.

For more information, visit www.wswriters.org.

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Winston-Salem Writers has announced the winners of the 6th annual 2019 Flying South competition.

The Flying South publication features this year’s winning entries, along with over 60 additional writers.

Entries were blind judged on the submission’s merit without consideration of the writer’s resume. Although submissions were received from all across the United States and other countries, it came down to three monetary winners: Non-Fiction, Best in Category and President’s Favorite ($1,000): “Some Things Can’t Be Fixed” by Pamela Akins. Originally from Texas, Pamela Akins spends her winters in Sarasota, Florida, and summers in New London, Connecticut. Following an early career in publishing and marketing in the Northeast, she founded Akins Marketing & Design, an ad agency serving regional, national and international accounts for 28 years. Her work has been published in A Letter Among Friends, Best of Writers in Paradise journal Sabal, and Emerald Coast Review. Her short story “Rodeo Kisses” was selected as Flyway Journal’s 2019 Sweet Corn Contest Fiction Winner.

She is a contributing editor for the Florida Book Review.

Fiction, Best in Category ($500): “The

Girl on the Bridge” by Helen Rossiter. Helen Rossiter lives in Ottawa, Canada. Fiction awards include winner of the Alice Munro Short Story contest, winner of the Canadian Authors Association short story contest, and second place in On The Premises.

Her fiction has appeared in The Furious Gazelle, Avatar Review, Club House Press and others.

Poetry, Best in Category ($500): “Finishing Touch” by Donna Love

Wallace. Donna Wallace lives in Lewisville, North Carolina, and is currently director of Poetry In Plain Sight, a Winston Salem Writers’ state-wide initiative placing poetry in public spaces. Her poetry appears in Kakalak 2017, The Paddock Review, Wild Goose Poetry Review and Plainsongs. Retired from nursing and teaching biblical studies, she rides her bicycle through the foothills and vineyards surrounding her home.

Rhodes Center. *Additional events at Booksmarks book store and Footnote Café at 624 W. Fourth St. , including an interactive event for aspiring writers to get immediate feedback on their work from editors and agents.

And if you work up an appetite, there’s an area with food trucks aplenty.

On Sunday, Sept. 8, the closing event will be a Festival Brunch with Parapalooza at Footnotes at 11 a.m. The brunch will offer an opportunity to meet more than 15 of the festival authors. Signed books will be available for purchase. Over brunch, each author will share from their work. Tickets are $35

each and can be purchased at www.bookmarksnc.org.

Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors truly has something to interest every reader and genre of books. Check out their website for details of all the events, a list of authors who will be attending, and to purchase admission to ticketed events. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in all things books!

Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit organization that engages, inspires and connects readers with authors and books. For more information, visit www.bookmarksnc.org.

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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

He’s not your traditional Christian

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

My Person of the Week put Proverbs 29:18, Hosea 4:6 and Job 42:2 in his mission statement. Sounds inspiring? Well, he’s not your traditional born-again Christian, and the kind of business he owns isn’t what you’ll expect from a Christian either.

We’ll get to his business later. First, let’s get into the fact he used three powerful scriptures in his mission statement for his prison, The R.I.C.H. Family Corrections. “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he,” Proverbs 29:18. Founder and owner of The R.I.C.H Family Corrections, Alphonza Mabry, said, “I did time in prison and in order to survive, whatever vision you had to make money legally is gone by the time you get out. And when you’re out of prison, you’re not truly free, because they have a chain around your mind and spirit. Then you have to deal with $2,000 probation fees and other financial obligations that has you bound to the system. That causes a lot of ex-offenders to lack a positive vision.”

The R.I.C.H Family Corrections is incorporated and registered with the state of North Carolina.

Mabry’s focus is on drug dealers and ex-nonviolent offenders. “The war on drugs allowed the world to look at the perception

Alphonza Mabry, owner and founder of The R.I.C.H Family Flower LLC of black and brown people as super predators, having them do a bunch of time for petty drug charges.

Knowing they are the over populated people in prison, I wanted to focus on creating an opportunity for them. We shouldn’t put all of the focus on rehabilitating the drug users, but let’s also help the drug dealers. Selling drugs is a lifestyle. It’s not about popularity or fun. When you grow up in these streets, it’s the only way a lot of us learn how to provide for our families. R.I.C.H Family Corrections will teach them

how to create financial freedom legally before they walk out of prison.

That’s what I have now, financial freedom, and I’m very blessed and proud of my accomplishments.

It’s makes it easy for me follow the laws and stay legit!”

He does believe there’s a need for prison, but only if it’s making a difference.

“We’re going to have our people putting in 100 hours a week taking online courses. That’s 400 hours a month. Getting that kind of knowledge keeps you from being blind and bound to the prison

system, which is known to be a form of slavery.” He said JOB 42:2 inspired that vision: “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.” Mabry said he’s the best research on how to run a successful prison system for black and brown people. His mission is to eliminate mass incarceration in America through self-development and financial education.

Alphonza was facing 65 years in prison on drug charges, but with prayer and a promise to God, he only did two years. “I

promise God if he shows me what he wants me to do, I’ll do it. So, I want to provide others like me with the tools and resources to where they will have confidence and a vision, so they’ll thrive financially and not have to rely on the government’s system for assistance.” He said that was inspired by Hosea 4:6: “My people perish for a lack of knowledge.”

“Most people who rely on the government don’t know about the resources that’s available to them.

So, we must teach them how to better themselves from a financial standpoint, and not going up the street hoping John Smith gives them a job.

We’re also going to build their confidence in our facilities. When I got out of prison, I didn’t know if I was more afraid of when I got locked up or when they released me. The system takes away your confidence, Busta. They open up the gates and send you into a world and life, and you don’t know what’s going on. And this happens every day. When I got out of prison, I didn’t have any confidence until God came into my life and then introduced me to a brotha that taught me how to create financial freedom for myself. I’m a firm believer that you can’t help somebody unless you experienced what they’re going through, or went through. So, what my friend did for me, I’m paying it forward and doing

it for others. My prison is about building the courage that ex-offenders can make it legally in America when they’re released.”

Alphonza is currently talking with several architects and investors and should have the R.I.C.H Family Corrections up and running very soon. I will keep you posted.

Alphonza Mabry was born and raised in Eden, N.C. He relocated to Washington, D.C. for five years, but returned to Eden due to the passing of his father. Through all of his trials and tribulations, he landed on top. Along with the R.I.C.H Family Corrections, he’s also the proud owner of a very successful Hemp business, The R.I.C.H Flower LLC. The Hemp plant is a cousin of the marijuana plant and is an essential component of medical marijuana.

“Most of my clients use it for depression, as a muscles relaxer, anxiety, and migraines. Because of the success of my business, I’m able to employ over 20 black and brown young men and women. Some are ex-nonviolent offenders who were unemployed for years. God has been truly good to me and it’s my job to reach out and bless those that the system has turned their backs on.”

For more info, contact Alphonza Mabry @ therichflower.com.

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Guest Editorial Will you answer the call for moral revival?

I cannot overstate my tremendous admiration for Rev. William Barber. Our connection goes back to North Carolina when I was the president of Bennett College, and he led the state NAACP. His daughter, Sharrelle, graduated from Bennett in the spring before I assumed the presidency, and as student body president, she served on the search committee that selected me. So, he’s a friend of long-standing.

In the past year or so, Rev. Barber has been building national momentum and plans mass action in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2020. We will be in the heat of the 2020 political election, a time when we must look at our nation’s future and its direction. Barber’s organization, which he co-leads with Rev. Liz Theoharis, is poetically called Repairers of the Breach. Its website is https:// www.breachrepairers.org/, and it is worth checking out regularly, as updates on the 2020 march, along with other activities, will be posted.

The Barber movement is optimistic and much needed at a time when an elected leader regularly picks fights with the heads of other nations, triggers a trade war, disrespects people, even his own appointees, with vile name-calling, and drips disdain for women, especially elected black women and other women of color.

The Repairers website says, “Our deepest moral traditions point to equal protection under the law, the desire for peace and among nations, the dignity of all people, and the responsibility to care for our common home.”

In embracing and expanding the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Revs. Barber and Theoharis have asked presidential candidates to consider a debate that focuses exclusively on poverty. Many have agreed, but others have not gone on record. With more than one in five African American families living in poverty, and wages relatively stagnant, a national conversation about poverty is more than overdue.

Indeed, the other conversation is one that drills down on what international economic fluctuations mean to the average person. Economic pundits have high-level discussions about the stock market (when half of all Americans own no stock or bonds), making people think they can make no difference in economic policy. But we can make a difference when we pass laws that provide a living wage, paid sick leave, affordable health care, and more. The Poor People’s Campaign and the Moral Budget give people tools to approach some of these economic issues. With his eloquence and his leadership, Barber has emerged as a national treasure and a lightning rod for economic transformation.

What will economic transformation look like? Is it possible for capitalists to make a profit and still pay their workers a living wage? It is possible to dismantle the predatory capitalism that, in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “thingifys” people in the name of profit? Do capitalists understand that consumers fuel this system, and paying consumers translates into more sales for them? And do predatory capitalists understand the ecological devastation they promote when they fail to embrace climate change?

Rev. Barber raises all these questions and more.

For the next nine months, through June 20, 2020, he is moving around the country, addressing injustice, mobilizing people, and focusing on change. He has offered our nation a fundamental challenge. Will you answer the call for moral revival? Four hundred years after the first black folks were brought to these shores, a call to deal with systemic racism, economic injustice, the war economy, and ecological devastation is long overdue.

Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR While America slept To The Editor: While America slept, our country was undermined from within. Now socialism has reared its ugly head in America, the land of the free.

Obviously, Barack and Hillary were only the tip of the mountain of admirers of Socialist Saul Alinsky and of his ideas on “How To Create A Socialist State,” in which he listed “eight levels of control” needed before one could create a socialist state. He was talking about “America,” not one state.

Now some are saying that Alinsky’s “eight levels of control” are well in place in America today. And most definitely are. Others are still hanging on the outcome of the next, or future, presidential elections.

Number one on Alinsky’s list was healthcare. He said, “Control health care and you control the people.”

Although he presented himself as a champion of the poor, on No.2, he wanted to “increase the poverty level”

because “poor people are easier to control.”

On No.3, he wrote, “increase the debt to an unsustainable level” in “that way” enabling you, “to increase taxes” thereby, producing “more poverty.”

Take guns away to “remove people’s ability to defend themselves from the Government” is No. 4 on his list. He said, in “that way you are able to create a police state.”

Like most ungodly socialists, Alinsky said, “remove the belief in God from the Government and schools.”

And “take control of what children learn in school.” He also wrote, think, “Common Core.”

Obviously, while our fathers and us slept, our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are well indoctrinated to be enslaved. As Alinsky wrote in his 5th control, “Take control of every aspect of their lives, (food, housing, and income).”

WAKE UP AMERICA, WAKE UP!! REMAIN FREE!!

Manuel Ybarra, Jr. Coalgate, OK

5 Tips to avoid the end of Summer gloom Algenon Cash Guest Columnist Summer is officially behind us and I have tears in my eyes as write this article - Labor Day is more bitter than sweet for me. Summer vacations are ending, schools are reopening, and families are easing back into their normal routines.

If you’re like me, you wish summer could be 365 days a year, but naturally that would cause irreparable harm to our planet. For now, I’ll have to settle for relocating to nearby warm locations in the fall and winter - a great benefit of living in North Carolina.

Being an entrepreneur often doesn’t leave much discretionary time for summer activities, but I always make the most of the season while it’s here, and I never quite feel the season is long enough.

Summer can be great to reconnect with family, reflect on where you are with personal goals, relax with friends, visit places, or just generally break away from the daily grind and hustle.

When summer comes to a close, temperatures lower and days shorten, which can lead to anxiety for lots of people. End of summer gloom is a common affliction. I see

it amongst my friends and often hear random people discussing it.

For many people, including myself, the end of summer symbolizes the end of fun. I often feel more carefree during summer. I enjoy attending backyard cookouts and leaving work early to catch the sunset from my roof.

Nevertheless, we must find value in every season, because they all bring us growth, opportunities, and enjoyment.

Here are five key strategies that I utilize to break the summer gloom.

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Reimagine your personal goals. Every new season presents the chance to measure where you are with personal goals and objectives. More than ten years ago, I drafted a life plan, which is a blueprint for where I want to go in life, what I would like to achieve, and how I plan to reach those goals effectively. I update the plan every New Year’s Eve and recalibrate the actual goals once a quarter.

Ask yourself - what would you love to happen this season? Whether it’s buy a home, purchase a new car, get a promotion at work, or start a new business, you will need a solid plan that moves you in the right direction.

Writing down your goals is the most powerful step to converting them into reality.

1. R e f l e c t on the past season. You must have a vision and think ahead, but it’s just as critical to reflect back

positively - deeply thinking about the progress that you’ve made. Whatever you’ve been through over the summer, good and bad: What have you learned?

Where can you appreciate your decisions? What have you learned about yourself? Always focus on being your own best coach and cheerleader.

Acknowledging progress creates momentum to keep you moving forward.

2. C l e a n out your work and personal space. One of the most liberating experience in my life occurred when I sold my house to relocate downtown. It forced me to conduct a close review of all the “stuff” that I accumulated, and then ask tough questions about the need for all my “stuff.”

Eventually I donated over ten truckloads of “stuff” to Goodwill and I felt increasingly lighter with each drop off. Make time to clear out the clutter in your office or home. Focus on keeping the items most important to your daily routine. Maybe schedule a day to invest in new items that may be an upgrade!

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Deliberately cultivate stronger relationships.

Don’t allow summer to be the only season when you see family and friends.

Go into fall with a clear plan on how you can have a positive intention about other people in your life. It’s super easy to get caught up in our needs and circumstances, but also target ways to bring more value into the lives of other

people around you. Simple gestures of thoughtfulness like giving a compliment, a smile, or a hug not only makes them feel amazing, but will give you warm feelings too.

4 .

Embrace the new season.

Ask yourself what you don’t like about the new season and work those concerns into your life plan with tactics and objectives to help you overcome anything that may hold you back. Don’t allow yourself to fall into old habits. Create new ones that reduce stress while pushing you toward your most important goals.

For example, if you dread running in the morning now that summer is over, develop a new routine of exercising in the gym on a treadmill.

Fall has arrived, but don’t weep for the bygone days of summer.

Instead, explore ways to leverage the new season to achieve the many goals that you have in life.

Every season brings forth unique moments that can contribute greatly to your overall success.

Contact me with questions, thoughts, or to share any summer stories!

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm.

Reach him at acash@ algenoncash.com.

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Retirement opens a new chapter with great opportunities and fun for us Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist If we are fortunate, we will join the retirement ranks one day. It is then we will close one chapter of our life and open another chapter. It will be exciting and full of adventure.

Some of us already know what we will do when we retire, while others of us are still exploring.

Retirement is a decision that is based upon many factors. One factor some of us have is fear. We are simply afraid to stop working. I heard a colleague say once that he was afraid to retire

because he would have a more sedentary lifestyle.

Now some would think that’s a strange reason to keep working but I will not be the judge or the jury.

Money is another factor in the retirement scenario.

When we work, we get accustomed to a certain income level. We develop a budget based upon the income we receive from our jobs. The consistency of our income drives some of us to continue to work.

One of the biggest factors in retirement planning is, what will you do next? As I contemplated my own retirement, I asked myself that same question.

At the time I did retire, thankfully I had some idea of what I wanted to do. In my opinion, it is extremely important to have something to do.

If you have been

going at a fast pace and then stop suddenly, it could be stressful. That probably sounds like an inappropriate word to use but it isn’t. Sometimes stress can be caused by stopping a routine, something that you do each day.

Here is a bit of advice for your review and consideration.

Some people work for so long without taking any time off and as a result accumulate a lot of vacation time. Since you are thinking about retirement seriously, why not take some of that vacation time to test the waters. You can see firsthand what it is like to tool around the house all day and watch a few horse operas (cowboy shows). Instead of going to bed at 10:30 p.m., why

not try 11:30 p.m. In my work life, I was an early riser. I didn’t wait for the alarm to go off. I beat the alarm. During the time off, don’t be afraid to do things a little bit differently.

Alter your schedule as it might help you ease into retirement.

Age is another important part of retirement. I am reminded of the lyrics by old school crooner, Kenny Rogers, when he sang, “You have to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away and know when to run.”

That is a judgement you will have to make. I will say you will know when it is time. It’s a feeling you get. Your family or friends won’t have to tell you or urge you to retire. You will know.

The 2018 Employee

Benefit Research Institute survey says that 48% of workers expect to retire after age 65, but only 19% stayed on the job that long. It is critically important to check on your Social Security benefits, your health and Medicare benefits before making the retirement decision.

While the age of 65 seems to be the target, you must determine if that is your target.

During my professional life, I watched enough people hang on and draw a paycheck. If you can afford to and are in good health, why not retire with dignity, grace and respect.

With your finances in good shape, why not retire at the top of your game. When this happens, your colleagues will miss you and will want you to return.

Retirement opens an endless array of opportunities.

Being with family, travelling and taking up a sport or a hobby will bring you immense satisfaction and fulfillment. You will muse in your quiet moments and be thankful you reached this milestone in your life.

Embrace retirement and it will embrace you.

James B. Ewers Jr. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator and can be reached at ewers. jr56@yahoo.com.

102 House members rebuke delay of Payday Loan Rule Waters led effort supported by many CBC members

CHARLENE CROWELL

Guest Columnist Anyone who struggles with the rising costs of living knows all too well how hard it is to try stretching dollars when there’s more month than money in the household.

Predatory lending, like payday and car-title loans, worsens financial stress with triple-digit interest rates that deepen the debt owed with each renewal.

The irony is that many payday loan borrowers who needed just a few hundred dollars wind up owing thousands. And any loan whose accrued interest exceeds the principal borrowed is truly predatory.

In recent days, more than 100 members of Congress stood in support of consumer protections against these debt-trap loans. The effort, led by House Financial

Services Chairwoman and California Representative Maxine Waters, called upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to do two things: stop delaying the current rule from taking effect, and preserve the existing rule’s requirement that lenders only make loans to consumers who could afford repayment.

The August 23 letter to CFPB minced no words.

“Experts have noted that payday loans often target communities of color, military servicemembers, and seniors,” wrote the members, “charging billions of dollars a year in unaffordable loans to borrowers with an average annual income of $25,000 to $30,000.

“The Consumer Bureau’s proposal represents a betrayal of its statutory purpose and objectives to put consumers, rather than lenders, first,” continued the members. “Moreover, the Bureau has offered no new evidence and no rational basis to remove the

ability to repay provisions.

We think you should immediately rescind the harmful proposal to roll back the 2017 payday rule.”

These direct rebukes were reactions to CFPB’s 15-month delay of a longawaited consumer-friendly rule that was scheduled to take effect on August 19.

In today’s contentious Washington, getting strong support for any pro-consumer issue seems particularly difficult. Even so, the August letter to CFPB Director Kathleen Kraninger included representatives from 31 states, including those with some of the highest annual percentage rates found across the country.

For example, the typical payday loan in California comes with 460% interest and the largest number of state signatories also came from California: 15.

Although no other state’s signatories were that numerous, the clear expression of genuine consumer protection against this heinous predatory loan in other

areas with rates near or exceeding 400% is noteworthy: Texas (661%), Wisconsin (574%), Missouri (462%), and Illinois (404%).

Yet a closer examination of the signatories reveals that despite sizeable support expressed in the letter, there are still 435 officials in the House of Representatives.

The recent letter represents about 23% of the entire House. That small percentage signals that many more members of Congress need to make clear that they stand on the side of the people – and not with payday lenders’ 400% interest rates.

Across the country, communities of color are where payday and cartitle loan stores are the most prevalent. Among Congressional Black Caucus members serving in the House, 58% added their names and support to this important letter.

New research on the nation’s wealth gap by McKinsey & Company found that 65% of Black America lives in one

of 16 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Among these 16 states, only Arkansas, Georgia and North Carolina have enacted 36% or less payday loan rate caps.

The remaining 13 states have typical triple-digit payday loan interest rates that range from a low of 304% in Florida to a high of 521% in Mississippi.

Multiple CBC members also represent districts in these states.

Speaking at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing held on April 30, Diane Standaert, an EVP and director of state policy with the Center for Responsible Lending testified of the rippling reasons that payday loans need regulation.

“Allowing the 2017 rule to go into effect as planned is the bare minimum that the CFPB

should do,” said Standaert.

“It is absurd that we should even have to make such a straightforward request of an agency whose charge is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, and abusive financial practices.”

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, senior pastor of Dallas’s Friendship West Baptist Church, also testified at the April hearing.

“Payday predators hijack the hopes of the vulnerable and revictimize them by baiting them into a debt trap. …

It is reprehensible that there may be a plan to open the way for old bank payday loans to re-enter the marketplace, as well as predatory high-cost bank installment loans,” said Rev. Dr. Haynes.

Amen, Reverend!

indigenous rights,” writes Naomi Klein, “… is central to the violation of our collective right to a livable planet. The flip side of this is that a revolution in respect for indigenous rights and knowledge could be the key to ushering in a new age of ecological equilibrium.

Not only would it mean that huge amounts of dangerous carbon would be kept in the ground, it would also vastly increase our chances of drawing down carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in well-cared-for forests, wetlands, and other dense vegetation.”

How do we get to this place? How can indigenous wisdom the understanding that everything is connected - transcend the power to exploit this planet and continue to shrug off the consequences of doing so, pushing them off on future generations? Have we reached a point where the future is now?

And if that is the case, where do we turn for guidance and wisdom?

How do we learn, or relearn, how to care for our forests and wetlands, our oceans, our eco-diversity?

The “riches that God gave us” are life itself.

Can we flip the fauxhumanity of Bolsonaro on its head and declare: We want to integrate ourselves into an indigenous global understanding.

Doing so involves more than just scientific expertise; it involves transforming our way of life - beyond television, beyond the Internet, beyond domination and exploitation - to an everpresent awareness of the planet we inhabit. Can we set aside our technology and start learning to listen to it?

Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s Communications Deputy Director. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@ responsiblelending.org.

We are all indigenous ROBERT C. KOEHLER

Guest Columnist “All things are interrelated. Everything in the universe is part of a single whole. Everything is connected in some way to everything else.

It is therefore possible to understand something only if we can understand how it is connected to everything else.”

These words, the first of the Twelve Teachings of the Sacred Tree, quoted by Rupert Ross in his extraordinary book, “Returning to the Teachings,” begin to open the biggest truth of all about the burning rainforests of Planet Earth.

The “indigenous rights” being violated by the exploitation of the Amazon belong to all of us.

We are all indigenous. We are all native to this planet - connected to its depth

and life and mystery, even as we choose the path of ignorance and avoidance and, in the process, violate our own right to survive.

As the Amazon burns, the face of global ignorance is that of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who earlier this year said, during a visit to the Amazon, “Let’s use the riches that God gave us for the wellbeing of our population.”

By that, of course, he meant, dismantle the protected status of part of the rainforest and give it over to the mining interests to exploit. This is worship of the seductive god of profit and wealth.

Exuding fauxhumanity, Bolsonaro also said, according to CNN, “We want to integrate the indigenous into our society. The indigenous are human beings like you and I. They want television, they want Internet, they want soccer, they want to go to the movies. They want to do what we do.

They want to go to doctor, to a dentist. That’s what we want for the indigenous

people, to integrate them into the society - as human beings, just like us.”

Bolsonaro, of course, was referring not to all of us, but to the inconvenient, tribal peoples of the Amazon who are still connected to - and stewards of - the rainforest’s richness and diversity. Declaring them to be “human beings, just like us,” he can push them out of the way and open the land to the interests of miners and loggers, cattle ranchers and soybean growers. This is already happening, of course.

Under Bolsonaro, funding for Brazil’s environmental protection agency has been cut by 95%, and slash-and-burn agriculture and deforestation have long been eating away at the Amazon, increasing the region’s susceptibility to fire.

And “recurrent wildfires are more likely to hasten the Amazon’s transition to a low diversity and low carbon ecosystem with a fraction of its current social and ecological value,” Jos Barlow and

Alexander Lees write at The Conversation.

They call the process “savannization” - drying out the rainforest and turning it into a tinderbox.

The interconnectedness at stake here for all humanity boggles the imagination. “If destroyed or degraded, the Amazon, as a system, is simply beyond humanity’s ability to get back. Even if people were to replant half a continent’s worth of trees, the diversity of creatures across Amazonia, once lost, will not be replenished for roughly 10 million years,” Robinson Meyer writes at The Atlantic.

“And that is 33 times longer than Homo sapiens, as a species, has existed.”

The issue here is both global and intensely local, but the world is currently divided into national and corporate interests that have the power to ignore and dismiss not only the rights of the tribal peoples who live in the rainforest, but also the rights of the planet at large, to breathe, to survive in eco-diversity.

“The violation of

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Age-Friendly Forsyth (AFF) is excited to bring new opportunities for residents 60 years and older to impact change within their communities throughout Forsyth County.

leadership body that is responsible for engaging community members to become involved in helping realize AgeFriendly Forsyth’s vision.

This is accomplished by hosting several community conversations and events, as well as mobilizing

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opinions on need areas at council meetings.

Currently AFF is accepting applications for five CEC council members from the following zip codes: 27019, 27052, 27009, 27051(one rep needed for combined zip codes)

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AFF connects, informs, and engages older adults and community partners to create a livable community through collaborative planning and action, with the vision that aging adults in Forsyth County are living their best lives. Focus areas of the initiative include physical and mental health, financial health, housing, safety, accessibility and mobility, support network, and empowerment and engagement.

The Community Engagement Council is a geographically based, data-informed, resident

and recruiting the larger community to support pilot projects and efforts based on community need.

Due to the higher level of responsibility associated with this role, and the large volume of work to ensure that community voices are well represented, members will receive a stipend of $25/meeting attended or held. The primary function of the council is to serve by connecting with residents, hearing and communicating community needs and concerns, and having an active voice in sharing

27284 (two reps needed) 27103 27050, 27045 (one rep for combined zip codes) 27105 If you are interested in serving on the Community Engagement Council, please contact Arleatha Patterson at 336-701-1700, ext. 112 or arleatha@ forsythfutures.org for an application.

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Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

F a n t a s y f o o t b a l l continues to grow in popularity Fantasy football opens up the game to all demographics. Fans, casual viewers and those who rarely watch the game have all been drawn to fantasy football and I don’t see the trend slowing down anytime soon.

Fantasy football allows even the most casual of fans to enjoy the game without really watching the games. For die-hard fans, it gives them the opportunity to dive deeper into the sport that captures their attention from August to February. Fantasy football has also introduced many women to the sport as well.

The appeal of fantasy football is that you can play without even knowing who the players are. Many sites rank the players in order, so all you have to do is follow who is predicted to score the most points and play that particular player. For those of us who follow the sport closely, it gives you the feel of being a general manager of a franchise.

I recently ran across a post on social media where one of my friends was starting a fantasy league for females. I was somewhat shocked at the amount of responses that were on the post from women wanting to join the league. I know there are many women who watch football, but was unaware of the high number of women who play fantasy football.

That post got me to thinking about how far the game of fantasy football has come in two short decades. The game has even expanded to the world of gambling. Sites such as Fanduel or Draft Kings allow people to bet on their team and make money. I never would have thought the game would have come this far so quickly. Betting on fantasy football has become big business in today’s world.

I am glad that fantasy football has brought another demographic to the sport who would otherwise never watch the game. It seems like fantasy football will continue to bring in the novice football fans.

For me personally, fantasy football allows me to dive deeper into the game that I already love. Even though I have my favorite team, it allows me to keep track of other players I enjoy watching and to see if my knowledge of the game is as high as I think it is.

I can’t speak for anyone else, but the gratification I get from winning my fantasy football league is pretty satisfying. It’s not the same as your favorite team winning the Super Bowl, but having those bragging rights over your friends is worth its weight in gold.

For those of you who have not tried fantasy football, I suggest giving it a try. ESPN, Yahoo and NFL.com all have quality fantasy football leagues.

It’s fun and even if your team is not very good, it gives you a reason to continue being invested in the season until the end.

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Despite early miscues, Mt. Tabor kicks off JV season on a high note

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The first quarter of the game between Mt. Tabor and Glenn was a sloppy one on both sides.

Penalties and turnovers played a major role to open the game, but the Spartans got on track later, pulling out at 28-6 victory over the Bobcats.

Nerves and a few mistakes are to be expected in the first game of the season, especially on the JV level. The Spartans regrouped well and rode their stellar defense all the way to the finish line.

“Tonight wasn’t bad,” said Kedrick Carpenter, Mt. Tabor JV head coach.

“At the end of the day, we have to polish up a few mental mistakes. We are young this year, normally we are used to having a good mix, but this year we have a lot of freshmen and we are just trying to teach them how to play football the Mt. Tabor way.”

The opening possession for both teams was not the way either squad wanted to begin the year. The Bobcats received the opening kickoff and promptly fumbled a few plays later.

With good field position, the Spartans looked to get on the scoreboard early, but they too gave the ball away with an interception from

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Glenn was bit by the turnover bug once again as they fumbled on their next possession. This time, the Spartans capitalized on the miscue when running back Jayson Cowan scored on a run right up the gut to give Tabor an early 7-0 lead.

“We have to know what we are doing out there, because when you know what to do, you play a lot faster,” said Carpenter.

Mt. Tabor added to their lead when quarterback Samaj Reaves-Smith threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Antwan Williamson,

giving the Spartans a 14-0 lead late in the second quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, Tavian Wolfe returned the kickoff to trim the lead to 14-6 with 3:35 left in the half. Tabor held on to their slim 14-6 lead heading into the half.

Glenn struggled to get on track offensively all game. The defense from Mt. Tabor stifled much of what the Bobcats wanted to do with the ball. Even though the Bobcats lost the game, head coach Julius Reese Sr. was pleased with the effort his team played with all night.

“I’m just going to be honest, as long as they give me that winning effort, I’m cool,” Reese said. “I am not one of those coaches that’s going to bang them over the head, because I understand they are 15. We just have to get out there and get on the drawing board and practice, practice, practice.”

Tabor had possession of the ball after the half.

They proceeded to go right down the field on a scoring drive.

Reaves-Smith connected with Justin Brunson for a 34-yard pass to get the Spartans down to

the 11-yard line. ReavesSmith threw his second touchdown of the night when he found Kevin Cole for a short touchdown pass to go up 21-6.

Nasir Shipman added another score late in the third quarter when he ran it in from 3 yards out. With the score now 28-6, the Spartans used the ground game to run out the clock for the victory.

Carpenter said he was pleased with his team in all phases of the game.

The mistakes his team made against Glenn will be cleaned up as the season progresses, he said. Carpenter is also the Spartan JV basketball head coach and preaches defense. As the first-year head coach of the JV football team, he wants to bring that same defensive intensity to the football team.

“Over here off of Polo Road it’s going to always be about defense, just flat out period point blank,” Carpenter continued. “We always believe that offense sells tickets and defense wins championships.”

According to Reese, he preaches “winning effort” in practice, because just effort alone is not good enough for him. Reese feels his team will get better as the season goes along.

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Piedmont International University gets 1-0 victory over Ferrum FERRUM, VA - A goal from senior forward Marco Diaz secured a 1-0 win for PIU men’s soccer on Friday night, as the Bruins downed Ferrum College on the road in their opening game of the season.

“It’s always good to start the season off with a win,” said Head Coach Craig Golding,

in the 20th minute as junior forward Brayan Gomez was able to get in behind the Ferrum defense and flick the ball over the Panther’s goalkeeper before Diaz finished it off for the early lead.

Ferrum would see their two best chances of the game denied in the next few minutes by sophomore goalkeeper Jeremiah Gibbs in quick succession

freshman winger Mario Salinas got free for a leftfooted shot that hit the crossbar before being cleared away. Francisco Tapia would also have a chance in the 37th minute as he got free on a corner kick before seeing his headed effort miss just over the bar.

The second half wouldn’t see many chances for either side as

“especially with a shutout against a good team like Ferrum. The guys competed and played hard, so we’re happy with where we’re at, but we still have a long way to go.”

The lone goal of the game would come

as he first pushed a free kick effort wide and followed that up with a save on a header that came off of an ensuing corner kick.

In the 30th minute, the Bruins nearly doubled their lead as

the Bruins worked hard to secure the clean sheet to hold on for the 1-0 victory.

The Bruins outshot the Panthers 12-8 on the night with Diaz, Tapia, Gomez, and Salinas each recording 2 shots apiece.

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Rams’ season opener vs. UNC Pembroke pushed back to Saturday

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PEMBROKE, NC – The WinstonSalem State Rams will have to wait a little while longer before they get the 2019 football season started as Thursday’s football season opener at UNC Pembroke has been moved to Saturday evening with a 7 p.m. start. The move was made due to the threat of inclement weather moving through North Carolina Wednesday and Thursday.

The Rams and the Braves will open the 2019 football season at Grace P.

Johnson Stadium in Pembroke, N.C. For more information on Rams football, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at 336-750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.

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Union Station Grand Opening Saturday, Sept. 7 10 a.m. ~ Noon

300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m.

• Music • Refreshments • Tours • Exhibits • Children’s Activities

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Come see Winston-Salem’s historic Union Station, restored to its former glory and ready for a new century of service!

HANES PARK THIS FORTY SEVEN ACRE TRACT OF LAND GIVEN BY

P.H. HANES IN THE YEAR

1919

TO BE USED AS A PARK FOR THE BENEFIT AND PLEASURE OF THE CITIZENS OF

WINSTON-SALEM

HANES PARK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION & PARK IMPROVEMENTS RIBBON CUTTING Saturday, September 7 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hanes Park 1404 W. Northwest Boulevard

Join us for fun, festive, interactive activities for all ages!

Opening ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. in the track area. The first 100 attendees will receive a special centennial gift!

• time capsule • tennis and soccer • 100-piece giant jigsaw puzzle • scavenger hunt • face painting • stilt walker/juggler • group exercises

• STEAM activities (air-powered rockets and parachutes) • interactive inflatable games • oversized board games • card games • history tent • relays • field day activities • DJ

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

God Answers Prayer Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:9-20 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Recall the story of Hannah’s desperate longing for a child; *Reflect on longing for God to intervene in our lives; *Pray with confidence that God will provide what is best for us.

Background: Samuel, the only person in the Bible whose biography begins before his birth and extends after his death, acted as both judge and prophet. Samuel’s life is the direct result of an answered prayer. Fertility is understood throughout the Bible as a divine gift.

Barrenness was considered a disgrace, causing great distress to the woman affected. Hannah is distressed by her condition, which is made worse by Peninnah (read 1:4-8). Hannah is the favorite wife of Ellkanah and enjoys favor from him, but the second wife causes deliberate hurt to Hannah because of the favor she enjoys from their husband. The barrenness that is the cause for behaviors on all parts seemingly does not click for Elkanah because he does have children … even though Hannah is not their mother.

Lesson: Though Hannah enjoyed favor from her husband, she desired something that the favor of a husband could not give. The favor Hannah desired would and could come only from the Lord. So, after a night out for dinner in Shiloh where they had come to worship, Hannah goes to the temple and takes all of her anguish, hurt, tears and desperation to the Lord in prayer (verse 9-10). And she made this vow: “O Lord of Hosts, if You will look upon the suffering of Your maidservant and will remember me and not forget Your maidservant, and if You will grant Your maidservant a male child, I will dedicate him to the Lord for all the days of his life; and no razor shall ever touch his head” (verse 11). Hannah states her condition and makes a commitment if the condition is fulfilled. Hannah is not vague or ambiguous with her prayer; rather, she is specific - through in the caveat of the uncut hair. Long hair was a characteristic of the Nazirites, who devoted themselves to God. Hannah was saying that her child, if given to her, would be just like a Nazirite in his dedication to the Lord.

Eli (the priest) saw Hannah come in and watched her pray without making any of the normal declarations associated with temple prayer, but her mouth moved and she wept and continued to pray in earnest to God. Her prayer was for God’s ears only; “She spake in her heart.”

What appears one way to man is interpreted altogether differently by God. “Eli said to her, ‘How long will you make a spectacle of yourself? Sober up!’” (verses 1214). Hannah responds to Eli saying in essence that she is unhappy, not drunk, and the only one who could make a change to cause her to be happy is the Lord. “I have only been speaking all this time out of my great anguish and distress” (verses 15-16). Hearing her explanation, Eli comforts her by “touching and agreeing.” ”Then go in peace … and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of Him.” Hannah left feeling that the Lord would attend to her prayer in His timeframe and her appetite and demeanor both changed before they left Shiloh to return home. This journey to pray for Hannah was a fruitful one (verses 17-19).

Hannah’s prayer was answered, she bore a son and she named him Samuel, meaning, “I asked the Lord for him.” In answering Hannah’s prayer, the Lord also allowed her to bear (in addition to Samuel, who was given back to the Lord as promised), three sons and two daughters (verse 2:21). (The UMI Annual Commentary 2018-2019, the Oxford Bible Commentary and The Jewish Study Bible).

For Your Consideration: How does Hannah teach us that we should be persistent in prayer? What do you think Hannah meant by “… and remember me, and not forget thine handmaiden.”?

Application: Nothing is impossible for God. No matter the prayer – be it fertility, finances, education or collective liberation – God will provide. It may take days, months, and even years, we are yet to remain hopeful in the Lord. Our prayers should not be about the blessing as much as they are about the one who provides the blessing. Hannah’s prayer reminds us that there is truly nothing too hard for God when we believe and have faith. Faith is the key. “And whatsoever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith” (Matthew 21:22).

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Annual festival seeks to unite community

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

On Sept. 28, from 12-6 p.m., the 10th annual Unity Festival will take place at 619 E. Washington Drive in High Point. The festival is brought to you by the Washington Street Business Association and the TMG (The Mind Group) Network.

The Unity Festival strives to bring the local community together, organizers say.

“The Unity Festival is basically a celebration of unity and synergy amongst the residents of the community,” said Byron Stricklin of TMG. “We are talking about synergy among our business leaders, among our church leaders, among our social activists, our directors and civic leaders. Everyone that is doing something positive needs to be a part of the Unity Festival, because you can’t have unity without having God. You have to have God in the mix, because He is the ultimate promoter of unity; that other guy is the ultimate promoter of division.

“What you can expect at the Unity Festival is a bunch of smiles, a bunch of networking, music, food and entertainment.

Stricklin feels this

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Byron Stricklin of The Mind Group is one of the organizers of the Unity Festival. event is necessary to bring together not only the people of High Point, but also the rest of the Triad area as well. He said the more people that can come together for a positive cause, the better off the community will be.

“We are trying to bring all of our resources together, so we can create the right synergy,” he continued.

TMG is a nonprofit that specializes in all things related to community outreach and youth development programs, said Stricklin. He says they are a “one-stop shop” for

nonprofits.

“What we do is we connect for-profit entities, social activist groups and civic leaders and work with them as outreach consultants,” Stricklin said. “We work with groups like the Washington Street Association, because we want the business association to be more connected with the people of the community.”

Stricklin said he chose to do this work because “it was what God called him to do,” he said. He said there is a certain reward and blessing that comes along with acknowledging

God in everything he does.

According to Stricklin, people should come out to the Unity Festival because the Washington Street Business Association has put together a “familyfriendly event” that will cater to all ages and demographics.

One of the biggest highlights of the festival will be the Home-Grown Music Series. It will feature local talent from all over the area, featuring High Point’s very own DJ MC. Everyone is invited to come out and fellowship at the Unity Festval.

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“The Golden Lightning Bolts: The World’s First Official Alliance of Christian Superheroes!” is a Holy Spirit-inspired reflective creation that illustrates the value of family.

“The Golden Lightning Bolts: The World’s First Official Alliance of Christian Superheroes” is the creation of published author Jarrod D. Dixon, a proven anointed storyteller and thought-revolutionizing philosopher with an accredited college degree in ministry of Christian psychology.

He is also a national award-winning published poet and author of the groundbreaking, globalselling inspirational/selfimprovement seven-part series, “The Traveler’s Touch Saga.”

Dixon writes, “In 1978, the Shaw Brothers Studio introduced to the world the legendary Five Deadly Venoms. In 1993, Haim Saban and Saban

Entertainment introduced to us the trailblazing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. In 2012, Stan Lee and Marvel Studios introduced to Planet Earth the Avengers. And today, in 2018, Jarrod D. Dixon, a prolific soulwinning preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ for nearly two decades and certified Christian counselor, introduces you to his Holy Spirit-inspired reflective creation for such a time as this. So, ladies and gentlemen and boys and girls, meet … The Golden Lightning Bolts!

(A cinematic surprise;

an exhilarating motion picture-ready book-to-film accomplishment.)”

The Golden Lightning Bolts are a ten-member group of special agents codenamed as Miracles, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Success, Determination, Enlightenment, Overcomer, Redemption, Virtuous and Double. They all come together to batter the world’s most terrifying evils.

Dixon is first and foremost a devoted and dedicated family man to his wife Cynthia and their two sons, Jiwann and Jarrod II. For 18 years, Dixon has been associate minister at First Waughtown Baptist Church, Incorporated.

Dixon credits Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Bishop, his pastor of 28 years, as being a “life-changing role model” in his personal life.

Dixon has been preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 2000.

His primary kingdom assignment is men’s ministry, of which via the anointing of the Holy Spirit, he passionately

and radically exhorts men, Christian and nonChristian, to “come up higher”!

In July of 2015, Dixon received his associate’s degree in ministry with a concentration in Christian counseling/ Christian psychology from Vintage Bible College and Seminary in WinstonSalem.

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Dixon’s new book is a gripping and inspirational illustrated tale that will leave a message to the readers about the importance of family throughout different perspectives of this story’s characters. This book hopes to lighten hearts and stir souls, according to the press release.

For additional information or inquiries about “The Golden Lightning Bolts: The World’s First Official Organized Alliance of Christian Superheroes!”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-5540919.

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NOW – Oct. 28 Griefshare & DivorceCare The Stephen Ministry of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church began its 13-week session Griefshare & DivorceCare on Monday, August 5. The sessions will be held each Monday from 6 - 8 p.m.

(Griefshare) and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (DivorceCare).

The registration fee is $15, which includes workbook, materials and refreshments. Scholarships and childcare are available upon request. Online registration is available at www.ummbc.org or call the church office at 336-761-1358 for more information.

TODAY, Sept. 5 Church anniversary New Direction Movement Cathedral will continue to celebrate their 40th Church Anniversary Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Apostle Wallace Gaither. For more information call 336-771-2111.

loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Thursdays from Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, 6 - 8 p.m., at Trinity Elms in Clemmons. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217. Classes fill quickly, so early registration is suggested.

Sept. 14 Motorcycle Charity Ride The Daughters of Deborah of Greater Saint Matthew Baptist Church, 149 Wheeler St., will host a Motorcycle Charity Ride on Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit community activities. For additional information, contact Brenda McFarlin at (336) 655-7233 or Pallas Purvis at (336) 692-8211.

Sept. 11 – Oct. 17 Faith Unity Missionary Church will hold its revival Wednesday through Friday, Sept, 11 – 13, at 7 p.m. nightly. Faith Unity is located in the chapel of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall at 1025 E. 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. For more information, please contact the church at (336) 771-0023 or email at faithunitymc@yahoo.com.

Sept. 14 “Grief Care” St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsors “Grief Care”, a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. The sessions feature biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics.

Sessions are free, each is self-contained, meaning one does not have to attend the sessions in sequence.

“Complicating Factors” is the topic on Saturday, Sept.

14 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road. For additional information, call 336723-4531 or 336-722-5517.

Sept. 12 – 13 Caregivers Course Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6-week course for anyone caring for a

Sept. 15 Women’s Day St. James AME Church, 1501 North Patterson Avenue, will celebrate its Annual Women’s Day on

Sept. 15. The day will begin at 8:45 a.m. At the 10 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Tamara Kersey-Brown will bring the Women’s Day message. Rev. Shelton T. Miles is the Pastor.

Sept. 18 Volunteer Orientation The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold a volunteer orientation on Wednesday, Sept.

18, from 10 -11:15 a.m. at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. We are especially in need of volunteers to provide respite for caregivers a few hours per month.

Mileage reimbursement is offered. For a list of all of our volunteer opportunities visit our website, www. shepherdscenter.org. For more information or to register for the session, call The Shepherd’s Center at 336-7480217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org.

Nov. 2 Mendez’s retirement dinner Please join Emmanuel Baptist Church in celebration of Rev. Dr. John Mendez’s 36 years of prophetic preaching, teaching and speaking truth to power.

A retirement dinner will be held Nov. 2 at the Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27104. The public is cordially invited to come. For dinner tickets, and/or an advertisement in the Pastor’s Retirement Souvenir Journal, contact the church’s office at 336-788-7023.

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Community Calendar NOW – Seeking volunteers Carolina Cognitive Rehabilitation is currently seeking volunteers to assist with clinical, administrative, marketing and event needs within the Winston-Salem office.

The agency encourages clinical volunteers, who must be at least 16 years old, to consider a commitment of one to three hours per week.

For more information on volunteering or to sign up contact Carly Dixon at (336) 283-9197 or carolinacognitive@gmail. com.

NOW – Oct. 1 – Accepting applications for Crosby Scholars The Crosby Scholars Community Partnership wants to help students further their education as preparation for college starts early. Our application for enrollment is open for students in grades 6-10 through October 1. To learn more about the Crosby Scholars Program and to apply, visit www.crosbyscholars.org or call 336-725-5371.

NOW – Dec. 15 – Open call for personal stories Daniel Boone Footsteps is calling for personal stories. This is a publishing opportunity especially for new writers.

The theme is “That Southern Thing – living, loving, laughing, loathing, leaving the South.”

Writers should target 750 words (no more than 800).

Submissions should be sent to essayprojectDBF@ gmail.com. Entries will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 15. For more information, see www.

DanielBooneFootsteps. com.

Sept. 5 - 8 – Festival of Books Bookmarks 15th Festival of Books and Authors will take place September 5 – 8 in downtown WinstonSalem. The festival will be held at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce St. For all ticketed events, please call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.bookmarksnc. org/festival19 for full information and a link to buy tickets online.

Sept. 6 – Black girl book club Bookmarks will host the newly-established Winston-Salem chapter of the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club. The inaugural gathering will take place during Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors on Friday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. at Bookmarks Bookstore

(634 W. Fourth St. #110 in downtown WinstonSalem).

Bookmarks’ Well-Read Black Girl discussions will always be led by women of color, but people of all colors and genders are welcome to attend. Join the club and sign up for email updates at bookmarksnc.org/wrbg.

Sept. 7 – “Story Time” in Winston Square Park The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, in collaboration with the City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, is sponsoring “Story Time” in Winston Square Park at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7.

Story Time is for preschool age children and their families. Admission is free.

Sept. 7 – Union Station grand opening City residents are invited to join Mayor Allen Joines, members of the City Council, and state and federal officials as they celebrate completion of the restoration of historic Union Station from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Sept. 8 – Book launch Hermit Feathers Press is pleased to announce the publication of WinstonSalem Writers’ member Jenny Bates’ new poetry collection, “Visitations.”

Divided into four sections - Trust, Serve, Wait, Hope – the 74 poems explore the red clay of her Stokes County, North Carolina home and the bones it holds. Please join us for Jenny’s book launch on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2-4 p.m. at Kaleideum North (formerly the Nature Science Center) as her words help us reconnect to the natural world and all its creatures. For more information, visit www. hermitfeatherspress.com.

Sept. 9 – Celebration of Fulbright Wake Forest University will host a Celebration of Fulbright on Sept.

9. The celebration is a combination of workshops, discussions, receptions and a concert. Activities begin at 3 p.m. and conclude with a concert at 7:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. Register at phillito@wfu.edu or call 336-758-7749.

Sept. 10 – Black chamber meeting The Winston Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) will host its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept.

10, at 6:30 p.m. at Hickory Tavern, 205 Harvey St. This is a special members

only meeting, which begins with dinner, followed by election of additional WSBCC officers. We are asking all members to participate. Visit wsbcc. org for registration and more details.

Sept. 17 – Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a Medicare workshop on Sept. 17 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lewisville Branch Library, 490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, N.C. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Sept. 19 – Opening Reception The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is presenting an exhibition of artwork

by Winston-Salem-based artist Jessica Singerman as part of SECCA’s curated sale series “Southern Idiom.”

The show is entitled “I must love you very much” and will be on display in the Preview Gallery at SECCA, which is located at 750 Marguerite Drive. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Sept.

19 from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free with a suggested donation of $10 and will include a cash bar (no bar charge for SECCA. Sept. 22 – Free concert Join Salem Band for an afternoon of music from your favorite films: Somewhere in Time, Casablanca, O Brother Where Art Thou, Star Wars, Robinhood, and more on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. in Hanes Auditorium, Elberson FAC, Salem College campus.

For more information, www. salemband.org or https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / SalemBandFan/.

Sept. 30 – RSVP deadline The Black Philanthropy Initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation is hosting their 10th annual fundraising event, Advancing Equity in Education, on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The program will highlight the work of the Black Philanthropy Initiative as well as their 2019 grant recipients. Free and open to the public.

RSVP by September 30 at wsfoundation.org/blog/ bpi-event.

Oct. 15 – Annual

meeting Wachovia Historical Society will host its 124th Annual Meeting on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

The event will feature Randell Jones, an award winning author and storyteller.

The event will take place at Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center and is free and open to the public.

Ongoing Every 1st Tuesday – Triad NOW meeting The Triad NOW chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2151 Silas Creek Parkway (entrance off Irving Street) Winston-Salem.

Every 2nd Tuesday – Alumni membership Albert H. Anderson High School Alumni Association would like for each graduating member of Albert H. Anderson Senior High School to become a member of the Association.

For more information, call Clyde A. Moore at (336) 971-6196 or email at cmpreacher48@yahoo. com. Meetings are held at New Light Baptist Church, 1535 15th Street every 2nd Tuesday in each month at 7 p.m.

Every 2nd Tuesday – Black Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting The Black Chamber of Commerce will meet every 2nd Tuesday at The Enterprise Conference And Banquet Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The meetings start 6 p.m. New members are welcome.

NOW – Volunteers needed R e a d • Wr i t e • S p e l l needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students and to help with Reading Parties.

For more information, email emily@readws.org or call (336) 723-4391 ext. 1509.

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday – Pinochle fun and fellowship Pinochle sessions will be held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sims Recreation Center, 1201 Alder St. Persons wanting to learn the game are welcome and can call ahead to get a guideline sheet.

Call Maurice Johnson at (336) 815-8417 or the center at (336) 7272837 for more information.

NOW – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts

Directory.

We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter.

Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/ flier posted there is a fee.

For more information, visit www.triadculture. org or email info@ triadculturalarts.org Every third Thursday of each month – AntiGun & Gang Violence Meeting Winston-Salem has had numerous recent acts of senseless gun/ gang violence, becoming progressively worse.

We need to unify and bring peace to our neighborhoods. There will be a meeting every 3rd Thursday to address these issues. The meetings will be held at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Corey McCann at (336) 602-9844 or email at cmccann1985@gmail. com.

Every day – Donations of blankets, caps & gloves needed The Downtown Bicycle Patrol is soliciting donations of gently used or new blankets, gloves and knit caps to help the homeless this winter. The donation boxes will be placed in the lobby of the Public Safety Center, 725 N. Cherry St. in City Hall outside the Human Relations Department, Suite 109 N. Main St. and outside the Bicycle Patrol Office at 414 N. Cherry St. across from the Marriott Hotel. The donations go toward assisting homeless people.

Every Monday – Youth Program The program, “Making Proud Choices” meets every Monday from 4 5:30 p.m. at the Carver School Road Branch Library. The library is located at 4915 Lansing Drive in Winston-Salem.

For more information, call (336) 703-2910. The program will focus on helping teens set and meet goals, making right decisions in their life, keeping proper values, dealing with peer-pressure, sexuality, sharpening communication skills and building healthy relationships.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Food and clothing giveaway Love Community Development Corporation, 3980 N. Liberty St., serves those in need of food and

clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call (336) 306-8119.

Every Tuesday – East Winston Community Leaders’ meeting A call to all community leaders, advocates, organizers and crusaders of the East Ward to join the movement to make the East Winston community better. The first event is being planned. Meetings are every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation Center. For more information, contact M. Reid at (336) 9972519.

Every Tuesday and Sunday – Yoga classes Yoga classes are now being held in the Salem Lake Marina Center assembly room on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m.

Classes last one hour and are led by a certified yoga instructor. The fee is $10 per class or four classes for $36. Fees should be paid at the Marina Center office and may be paid with cash, credit card or check. A limited number of mats will be available; participants who have yoga mats are encouraged to bring them.

Every Thursday American Legion Post 128 fish fry A fish fry is held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road to support and serve the community.

The funds also support the Post.

Every day – Volunteers needed for Reading Parties The Augustine Literacy Project, Read.Write.Spell (READWS) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Parties. The program needs youthful, energetic people who are willing to lead students in party games created for maximum learning and enjoyment.

Reading Party is a free parent-oriented seminar that will teach simple and effective multisensory strategies to parents and their children in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

After a short training, volunteers will help 2 - 8 hours per month, mostly nights and weekends. The next training is scheduled for late January. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Tonya Nealon at (336) 723-4391 ext. 1507 or Tonya@ readws.org.

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30th District Prince Hall Order of New Winston Museum elects new the Eastern Star crowns queen board members and officers SUBMITTED ARTICLE

A new OES queen was crowned during the annual 30th District Queens contest held on Sunday, July 14 at the 14th Street Masonic Hall in WinstonSalem. The theme was “Wakanda Queens” and included performances by the 30th District Gleaner Branches (girls youth groups) as well as orations by the contestants about notable African queens and leaders. The MCs were Sis. Barbara Martin and Sis. Jackie McKoy. Many audience members dressed in African attire and participated in an opening musical performance and movement. The 2018-2019 queen, Sis. Ashley Carter, was saluted during her final promenade before the new queen was announced.

Locally organized chapters under the North Carolina Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star (OES), Prince Hall Affiliated, annually host queens contests around the state, including WinstonSalem, to raise funds for academic scholarships for deserving students across the state.

The first runner up was Sis. Jeano McKnight, member of Meridian Chapter No. 308. The second runner up was Sis. Marie Amos, Sisters of James H. Young Memorial Chapter No. 592. Other chapter contestants included Sister Mary Love, Beauty of the West Chapter No. 36; Sis. Mae Moore, Sisters of Bivouac Chapter No. 530; Sis. Melanie Taft, Rose McCloud Chapter No. 608; Sis. Rebekah Williams, Pride of the Yakinites Chapter No. 612; and Sis. Druscilla Fogle, Queens of Olympic Chapter No. 620.

Sis. Druscilla Fogle, who serves as Worthy Matron (President) of Queens of Olympic Chapter No. 620 - PHA in Winston-Salem, was crowned as the 2019 – 2020 30th District OES Queen.

When asked about this accomplishment, Sis. Fogle expressed, “Words alone cannot express the excitement that I have! God is SO good,” she said. “But this crown is NOT about me, Dru; it is the 30th District’s Crown.”

Sis. Fogle, one of seven other chapter representatives, competed for the crown by soliciting advertisements for the souvenir journal and collecting donations.

On Saturday evenng, Sept. 7, Sis. Fogle will go on to compete with other district

New Winston Museum, the community history museum for WinstonSalem and Forsyth County, recently appointed six new board members and elected board officers.

Joining the New Winston Museum Board of Directors for a three-year term are: Meredith Frazier

of Platform Engineering at Inmar; Ward Miller, director of development for Community Care Center of Forsyth County; April Ruffin-Adams, a visiting assistant professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNC Greensboro; and Benjamin Sayers, a physician with Novant Health Forsyth Emergency

councilman, will continue to serve as vice chair.

M. Lloyd Barnhardt III, financial advisor and associate vice president at Ameriprise, will continue to serve as board secretary.

Trae Wilson, director of preconstruction at Frank L. Blum Construction, was elected board treasurer.

Our mission is to connect, enrich and enlarge

Britt, a planning and economic development professional; Thom Elmore, executive director of the Addiction Recovery Care Association; Kevin Goode, vice-president

Services.

Katie Pepper will continue as board chair.

Pepper is marketing director and partner at Walter Robbs Callahan and Pierce Architects.

Fred Terry, retired city

the community through history, storytelling and informed, balanced perspective that leads to acceptance, understanding and belonging. For more information, visit www. newwinston.org.

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Sis. Druscilla Fogle, 2019-2020 30th District OES Queen.

queens from around the state during the OES Grand Chapter Session that will be held at the Benton Convention Center.

And Dru feels that she can win. “As I get ready for this event, I am working hard to win the Category 2 Crown by asking for love offerings and hosting dinner plate sales,” she said. “This effort is to raise money for scholarships and this event will be festive and fun.”

To lend your support to Dru and learn more about giving a taxdeductible donation, and/or to purchase a ticket to attend the Queens Contest & Banquet in September, please call 336-865-5914 or send an email to dru73goldenbulls78fogle@aol.com.

Leaders of the 30th District (WinstonSalem) are Sis. Diana Acker who is the District Deputy Grand Matron (OES) and Bro. Terry D. Andrews who serves as the District Deputy Grand Master (Matron).

Sis. Brenda C. Thompson serves the North Carolina OES Jurisdiction as Grand Worthy Matron along with Bro. Clinton Hamm who is the Grand Worthy Patron. The Honorable Daniel L. “DT” Thompson, 33O is the Most Worshipful Grand Master of North Carolina.

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Livingstone president, three alumni named HBCU Living Legends SUBMITTED ARTICLE

SALISBURY – Livingstone College’s president and three alumni of Livingstone College were honored on Saturday, Aug. 31, at

Emeritus of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. He was the first African American chaplain to attain the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force.

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HBCU Legend, Dr. Jimmy Jenkins, stands with his award. the N.C. HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala in Raleigh-Durham.

The event, the vision of William and Vanessa Hairston and other community volunteers,

Leake began her public service career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education in 1997, where she served for 11 years. She is in her fifth term as a Mecklenburg County commissioner.

N.C. Central University, weaved together the histories of HBCUs with the progress and milestones of the state and country. He also noted this year’s 400th anniversary of the Slave Trade in America.

Racism is policy, not words, Barber said, in sharing the story of Bishop J.W. Hood, one of the founders of Livingstone College.

In 1868, three years after the end of slavery, Hood coordinated with white ministers in rewriting the state Constitution, guaranteeing equal protection under the law and public education, which is not even a guarantee in the federal Constitution today, Barber said.

By 1870, Hood was assistant secretary of public education in North Carolina and was making so much progress that former plantation owners agreed they needed to start cutting taxes before Hood got enough funding to educate everyone in the state.

By 1875, the Civil Rights Act was overturned and only one person voted against it on the Supreme Court.

HBCU Legend, Dr. Vergel Lattimore, holds his award while standing with friends and family.

Now Accepting Clients for Personal Care Services Dr. Jenkins is shown with some members of his senior staff attending the gala.

From left to right are: Avery Staley, director of human resources; Dr. State Alexander, executive assistant to the president and VP of Communications and Public Relations; Jenkins; Reginald Dickens, VP of Business and Finance; and Dr. Orlando Lewis, VP of Student Affairs celebrates the significant legacies of North Carolina’s 11 historically black colleges and universities by honoring three alumni from each school every two years.

Livingstone President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., hailed as the dean of the state’s HBCUs, was honored as a Living Legend of Elizabeth City State University, his alma mater.

He is the 12th president of Livingstone College, the former president of Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Fla., and was the first alumnus to serve as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. He has improved the financial health of Livingstone, reduced the college’s debt and increased its assets by more than $14 million.

Under his leadership, the college has a new residence hall, Events Center, a School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts (former Holiday Inn) and is in the process of building a science annex, school of business and athletic sports complex.

Honored as Livingstone alumni were NFL star Ben Coates, formerly of the New England Patriots; Dr. Vergel Lattimore, president and professor of Hood Theological Seminary; and the Hon. Vilma Leake, Mecklenburg County commissioner.

Coates was picked in the fifth round of the NFL draft in 1991. In 2000, he played for the Baltimore Ravens, where he climbed the all-time receiving charts, winning Super Bowl XXXV. He has been inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. After his NFL career, he served as head football coach at Livingstone College.

Lattimore received his Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School. He holds a doctorate in pastoral psychology and counseling from Northwestern University. He is Professor

She serves on many committees including the N.C. Association of County Commissioners Public Education Steering Committee and the National Association of Counties. She is the first commissioner to hold a town meeting for senior citizens.

Livingstone presented Jenkins and each of its honorees with an additional award recognizing their accomplishments.

Livingstone student Wil McCorn was also recognized as an HBCU Living Legend scholarship recipient at the event.

More than 600 people gathered at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel RaleighDurham to celebrate the 33 state HBCU Living Legends, who each received medallions and gift bags.

N.C. HBCU Living Legends aims to provide scholarships to currently enrolled students of the state’s HBCUs. The funds are generated through the gala and an HBCU Living Legends calendar.

“The formal education of enslaved Africans and African Americans was banned. However, the eventual founding of schools – elementary through college – for the descendants of slaves began to release and showcase their phenomenal gifts and competencies,” the organizers wrote. “Once unleashed, the descendants of enslaved Africans have profoundly impacted their chosen disciplines.”

The guest speaker was the Rev. Dr. William Barber, former N.C. NAACP president and now president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach. The nonprofit organization seeks to build a moral agenda to redeem the heart and soul of the country under the premise: “Some issues are not left versus right, but right versus wrong.”

Barber, an alumnus of

“Right in the midst of Reconstruction, black folks and white folks built colleges and HBCUs. We call it ‘historically’ black because we were not founded to be black colleges, we were ‘historically’ black because we started out black, but we’d accept anybody,” he said.

Like Hood, the honorees have all transformed their educational experiences at their alma maters into personal milestones and gateways for others. They are examples of when life’s purpose matches up with their passion.

Students can apply for an HBCU Living Legend Scholarship by visiting www.hbculivinglegends. com.

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The Chronicle September 5, 2019 Request for Public Feedback and Comments for Transportation Planning Document Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organzation (WSMPO) holds meetings on the third Thursday bimonthly or as needed at 4:15 p.m. at 100 E. First Street in the Bryce Stuart Muncipal Building in the Public Meeting Room on the 5th Floor. The TAC serves as a forum for cooperative transportation planning and decision-making for the MPO region which includes Forsyth County and portions of Davie, Davidson, and Stokes Counties. Citizens are welcome to attend and participate in these public meetings. The next meeting of the TAC will be held Thursday, September 19, 2019. Agenda materials for this meeting can also be found at www.cityofws.org/Departments/Transportation/MPO/TAC. The Winston-Salem MPO is seeking public comment and feedback from September 2, 2019 to October 3, 2019 for the items below: Additions and amendments to the FY 2018-2027 Metropolitan Transportaion Improvement Program (MTIP) These Materials can be found on the City of Winston-Salem website, at the Winston-Salem Department of Transportation office in the Bryce Stuart Muncipal Building Office, 100 E. First Street, /WinstonSalem (3rd Floor) or at local libraries in Forsyth, Stokes, Davidson and Davie Counties.

All comments should be sent in writing to Byron brown either by email to byronb@cityofws.org or by mail to City of Winston-Sale, DOT Attn: Byron Brown, Principal Planner P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Public notice of public participation plan activities and time established for public review of and comments of the TIP will satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practices regarding the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO programs has a right to file a complaint with Kelly Garvin, City of Winston-Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discrimination occurance.

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Visit Winston-Salem Sports Sales Manager Summary of Position: Responsible for promoting and marketing Winston-Salem/Forsyth County as a destination for sports events of all types. This position is accountable for increasing recreational and amateur sports activities by attracting sporting events and contributing to the full utilization of athletic facilities in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

The over-riding goal is to increase hotel occupancy and to generate additional economic impact in Forsyth County.

Responsibilities: - Conduct extensive research to determine potential sporting events that are best suited for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

- Work closely with area hotels, venues and community leaders to prepare bid proposals for selected events.

- Generate leads for hotels and sporting venues in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and convert leads to booked business - Develop qualified sales leads for the hotels and venues to pursue and continually track the status of those leads.

- Follow up on lead sources by inquiry, trade show participation, trade publications, and sales trips.

- Coordinate and conduct site visits of Winston-Salem/Forsyth with event holders who represent strong potential for our area.

- Take a leadership role in coordinating the efforts of local organizations and area colleges and universities to actively pursue sporting events.

- Advise local organizing committees for each sporting event.

- Establish a strong working relationship with key officials and decision makers of regional and national sports organizations, leagues, conferences and associations.

- Secure memberships and take an active role in sports related organizations, make customer contact.

- Attend sports related tradeshows and meetings to promote WinstonSalem/Forsyth County as a sports destination.

- Maintain current database of sports organizations, leagues, teams, tournaments and committees that could potentially bring events to our area.

- Compile monthly activity reports to the Director of Sales & Services - Assist in development of marketing plan and budget - Perform other duties as assigned Professional Qualifications: - Candidate must be experienced in a leadership role within the sports or a related industry.

- Direct experience with sports organizations and affiliates.

- Have proven ability to recruit and plan for sporting events.

- Ability to make public presentations, site inspections and address audiences in a competent and effective manner - Ability to work independently - Ability to prospect for new business - Possess the ability to sell effectively and exhibit significant experience in bid presentations for sporting events.

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James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., is currently soliciting quotes from interested DBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project: C204220-Yadkin County Bridge #105 Over Yadkin River on US-421 North Bound Lanes Grading, Paving, Drainage, Structure Bid Date: September 17, 2019 @ 2:00PM -Sub Quotes by September 16th @ 3:00 PM Contact: Gary Eisner or John Maloney gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com or john.maloney@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy. 221 North-PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112 Date of Availability: October 28, 2019 Completion Date: March 14, 2022 We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of D/M/ WBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for D/MWBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of D/M/WBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards.

A meeting has been scheduled for September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc.

Work Includes and we will be accepting quotes for but not limited to: Grading, Supp. Clear & Grub, Milling, Asphalt, Guardrail, Rip Rap, and Temp. TC, Paint Pavement Markings, Temp Silt Fence, Stone, EC items, Removal of Exist.

Struct., ETC Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate D/M/WBE Participation. We ask that all Non-D/M/WBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize D/M/WBE Subs & Suppliers to increase our overall WBE Participation on this project.

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Black Philanthropy Initiative announces $25,000 in grants during Black Philanthropy Month SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $25,000 in grants awarded from the Black Philanthropy Fund’s tenth grant cycle, supporting programs that are improving the lives of African Americans in the area of Advancing Racial Equity in Education.

Proposals were requested that addressed outcome gaps in the education-tocareer continuum within the following focus areas: post-secondary education pathways, talent & workforce development; career advancement; and economic security and mobility.

Grants were awarded to: *Crosby Scholars: $5,000 to pilot an investment club for 25 students participating in the African American Males Pursuing Educational Dreams program *John F. Kennedy High School: $5,000 to provide college tours for 30 11th grade students *Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy:

$5,000 to provide tours of local colleges and universities *Winston-Salem Urban League: $5,000 to seed a small business minigrant fund for minorityowned businesses *Winston-Salem Urban League: $5,000 to fund college tours for youth participating in a summer employment program Roger Hyman, chair of the Black Philanthropy Initiative, states, “We’re pleased to announce these grants during Black Philanthropy Month, which is dear to my heart. Black America has been in the business of philanthropy for generations.

We started with helping our fellow neighbors with staple goods and services as well as tithing and paying offering in our churches. Remembering and fostering philanthropy during the month of August helps to serve as a reminder of the rich heritage of giving of the African American people.”

Black Philanthropy Month, created in 2011 and held every August,

is an annual, global celebration of Africandescent giving. Its primary goals are informing, involving, and investing in black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African American and African-descent giving in all its forms.

Launched in 2007, the Black Philanthropy Initiative serves as a model for rethinking philanthropy in Forsyth County’s black community.

Through engagement and encouragement, BPI educates people to utilize their philanthropic strengths of time, talent, and treasure to impact meaningful change and address identified needs in the black community.

Over the course of the past nine years, the Black Philanthropy Initiative has provided $192,527 in program grants to local nonprofits.

For more information on The Winston-Salem Foundation and the Black Philanthropy Initiative, visit wsfoundation.org/ BPI.

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Prepare your home for hurricane season SUBMITTED ARTICLE

RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is encouraging North Carolinians to prepare their homes and belongings for any natural disaster or emergency that could occur as we approach the official peak of the Atlantic hurricane season Sept. 10.

“We’ve learned from Hurricane Florence and tropical storms in the East, tornadoes in the Piedmont, and mudslides in the West that no one is immune from natural disasters,” Commissioner Causey said. “Prepare your home now to put you on the best footing for recovery once the emergency passes.”

Commissioner Causey also warns residents that the days after a storm hits are the times when roofing scams often occur. Since July 2018, the Department’s Criminal Investigations Division received 112 complaints regarding potential fraudulent roofers. Several of them took the resident’s insurance money and promised roofing services they never delivered.

Before acting on a contractor’s offer for services, Commissioner Causey asks residents to heed the following advice to avoid becoming a victim: *Beware of contractor or roofing representatives going door-to-door after a disaster. *Call your insurance agent or insurance company before signing a contract or paying for repairs. Don’t let the contractor work directly with your insurance company unless your agent gives approval. *Work with only licensed and insured contractors. *Get more than one estimate. Don’t be pushed into signing a contract right away.

*Get everything in writing. The cost and the type of work to be done, time schedule, guarantees, payment schedule and other expectations should be detailed. *Require references and check them out. *Ask to see the salesperson’s driver’s license. Write down the license number. Also take down his or her license plate number. *Never sign a contract with blanks. Fraudulent contractors may enter unacceptable terms later. *Never pay a contractor in full or sign a completion certificate until the work is completed.

To help residents prepare for the onslaught of inclement weather that often accompanies hurricane season, please understand the following information. *Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage. Know exactly what your insurance policy covers. Homeowners’ policies do not cover flooding. You can only purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. *Compile important documents. Gather important paperwork, including insurance policies, medical records, and prescriptions. Be prepared to bring copies with you if you are forced to evacuate your home. *Create a home inventory. Go room to room in your home and write down the brand name, description, estimated value and date of purchase of items in your home. It is also helpful to compile receipts, appraisal documents and serial numbers. Take videos or photographs of your belongings. Store your home inventory and related documents in a safe, easilyaccessible place online, on your smartphone, on your computer or in a fire-proof box or safe deposit box. *Identify potential

hazards around your home. Hanging tree branches, loose shingles, patio furniture and other outdoor objects can cause damage or injuries in a storm. Make repairs or secure large objects to reduce the threat. *Review contact information. Make sure you have up-to-date contact information for your insurance agent and insurance company and make sure they have accurate contact information to reach you.

After the Storm: The storm has hit and the power is out. Now what? *Operate portable generators outside and away from doors and windows and direct the generator’s exhaust away from the home and any other buildings. The CDC recommends placing the portable generator at least 20 feet away from the house. *Never operate a portable generator inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace, shed, or on the porch. Opening doors or windows will not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO. *Never ignore a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm when it rings. Get outside immediately. Call 911. *Get to fresh air immediately if you start to feel sick, weak or dizzy, and then call 911. CO poisoning from portable generators can happen so quickly that exposed persons may become unconscious instead of experiencing these symptoms. *If you have any concerns with your insurance needs, call the Department of Insurance at 855-408-1212 or visit us online at ncdoi.com. *To report suspected roofing or contractor fraud, contact the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations Division at 919-807-6840.

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Mayor: Allen Joines City Council: Vivian H. Burke, Mayor Pro Tempore, Northeast Ward; Denise D. Adams, North Ward; Dan Besse, Southwest Ward; Robert C. Clark, West Ward; John C. Larson, South Ward; Jeff MacIntosh, Northwest Ward; Annette Scippio, East Ward; James Taylor, Jr., Southeast Ward City Manager: Lee Garrity

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