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A teen worker in the UNITY project trims grass. Submitted photo* A teen worker in the UNITY project cuts grass. UNITY teen project benefits teens, renters Rr hnmpmunprc SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Thanks to a grant from Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, a local community group is work ing to bridge the gap between teens in the Bowen Park neighborhood, and the citizens who live in the community. UNITY Neighborhood Association is also using the $5,000 grant to provide part-time jobs for teenagers in the community. The program provides opportunities for teenagers to use lawn care equipment to beautify the community and provide useful skills for those cho sen to participate in the program. "We chose this project because of the growing number of un-kept lawns in the community and this activity will help build self-esteem in the partici pants as well as the resi dents," said Dorothy Bonner, president of UNITY. "It will also make the community more attractive and hopefully result in more pride among community residents." UNITY Neighborhood Association was estab lished in November of 2014 to promote positive changes in the Bowen Park neighborhood and to set up programs for community members to work together for its betterment. Members of the association work on a grassroots level to provide assistance to those in need and problem solve on issues that relate to making the community more self-sufficient. Bonner said the group's collaborative effort with NBN is already paying div idends. "We believe that a strong collaboration with Neighbors for Better i Neighborhoods will help i us to reach our goals," I Bonner said. "By funding this project we believe that we will be able to better connect with the people who live in this community and thereby strengthen our voices, making us a unified force to bring about change. It will also help us to leverage our meager resources with the commu nity to help make it safer, cleaner and more viable." The program kicked off on Sept. 19. The teenagers chosen and their parents took part in a workshop where they received instructions on how to safely operate lawnmow ers, weed-eaters, blowers, rakes and brooms. "The first point of emphasis with the teenagers was on safety," said Sam Davis, the pro gram's supervisor and vice-president of UNITY. "It is important that the equipment be operated safely and that the property not be damaged." Despite persistent rain in the area, the teenagers were able to cut several yards on Caledonia Drive on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Donte' Friend, one of the teenagers, said he is happy to participate in the program. "This is great," he said. "I am getting an opportuni ty to learn some vital skills and earn money in the process. It is fun, but it is also challenging." Davis said the program would also help the partici pants' self-esteem. "The program will help in creating more dialogue between teens and adults living in the community, erasing stereotypes and 1V1 u other roadblocks in the communication process . between teens and adults," said Davis. "This program will provide free lawn care services on the initial day of yard mowing and trim ming. However, we will give beneficiaries of this service an opportunity to make donations to the pro gram." A representative of the organization will visit fol lowing the time services are rendered to inform the residents of the house where lawn care was pro vided that they can contin ue to receive lawn care service for a nominal fee. The donations will be used to upkeep equipment and pay future stipends - thus making the program self funding in the future. "The success of the program will be measured by the response of commu nity members,' Davis said. "In addition to offering the services to community members, we will also dis tribute flyers and make house calls to ask recipi ents of the program if they believe the program is a help to them and others. This too will help in build ing relationships between UNITY members and the community at large." Bonner, who has worked for more than 32 years for the betterment of the community, said the group's grassroots approach is the key to its success. "If we have to we will go from house-to-house to inform community mem bers of the group's activi ties," Bonner said. "We have a staff of competent workers who support me in my efforts to create posi tive change." Registration opens for Apex School Of Theology SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Apex School of theology at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., is now enrolling for the spring semester, which will begin in Jan. 2016. Programs of study include: Associates Degree In Christian Education (A.C.E.), Bachelors In Theology (B.T.H.), Masters of Christian Education (M.C.E.) and Masters of Divinity (M.Div.). The Apex School of Theology is an accredited program and provides theologi cal education to prepare clergy and laity for service in churches and Christian min istries. The school employs degreed facul ty who possess exceptional teaching skills, academic prowess, and a strong passion for advancing God's kingdom through teaching. Apex students are exposed to the tremendous educational resources that stem from first-rate area schools such as WinstoA-Salem State University, Wake Forest University and NC A&T State University. Students who have graduated from Apex have entered into the work force using their degrees. Information about the enrollment process, degree programs, scheduling, financial aid process, and other genera] consultation is provided for individuals who desire to obtain the Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree. Apex School of Theology recognizes that stu dents' reasons for obtaining theological education and training vary. Non-degree students interested in Biblical life-long learning may take classes for Biblical enrichment, to sharpen their skills for local ministry. For more information, please contact Dr. kia Hood, Learning Center Director at 336-724-9305, extension 231, email khood@unionbaptistwsnc.org or visit the website: unionbaptistwsnc.org. Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. is pastor and teacher CLASSIFIEDS ?I Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals will be received by the University of North Carolina at Greens boro, Facilities Design and Construction. 105 Gray Drive, Greensboro. North Car olina 27412 up to 2:00 pm on November 17,2015 and immediately thereafter pub licly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of Moore Strong Fire Alarm Replacement Project. Bids will be received for a Single Prime Elec trical Contract. All proposals will be lump sum. Bidders must be pre-qualified to be eli gible to submit bids and to have their bids considered. The pre-qualified bid ders are as follows: 1. Beco Inc. 2. Bryant-Durham Electric Company, Inc. 3. Kenco Electric Inc. 4. Watson Electric Construction Co. LLC An open Pre-bid meeting and a separate Preferred Brand Alternates Meeting will be held at Facilities Design and Con struction, 105 Gray Drive on October 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm. A walk-through of the Moore Strong project site will follow. Complete Plans and Specifications for this project can be obtained in electronic format to pre-qualified bidders through the office of the Designer, Kuseybi En gineering PLLC. 1302 Jefferson' Rd, Greensboro. NC 27410 by contacting Zane Kuseybi PE at the following e-mail address: zfk@kuseybiengineering.com No deposit shall be required for electron ically formatted documents. The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. Signed by Scott Noble. RA at The Uni versity of North Carolina at Greensboro, Facilities Design and Construction, 105 Gray Drive, Greensboro, NC 27412. The Chronicle October 15,2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Es tate of Marthaniel Linton, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the un dersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Marthaniel Linton to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 8th day of January 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 8th day of October 2015. WILLIE L. GLOVER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHANIEL LINTON Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem. NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax) The Chronicle October 8,15,22, and 29,2015 iSJ Wiitsliin-SHlrm The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Construction Inspector (Engineering) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process. iHj lUnctan The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Equipment Operator/Heavy (Streets) Please visit: ww w.cityofws.org for job description and application process. . Rfithnhnro 11 ASSEMBLY Garden Apartments j Located on Bethabara a Road at the corner , of Silas Creek i extension near Wake Forest. One bedroom apartments with a washer-dryer a connections, pool, and water furnished. Only $410.00 per month Please call l 922-3141 for information Towergate Apartments b Quiet, peaceful and affordable one and two bedroom apartments starting at $410.00 per month. ] Pool and play ground in a country setting near Bethabara Park Blvd. on Bethabara Road. Please call 922-404! for information TERRACE APARTMENTS ^ Community for 62 and older is now taking pplications. Con veniently located n Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance tvailable. Call for in appointment at 336-759-9798. Office hours are from Sam ? 4:30pm Monday hru Fridav. TDD *elay 1-800-735 2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation This space reserved for you! Call 722- ? 8624 ANDREWS HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 125 Ferrell Heights Ct. Winston-Salem. NC 27101 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ADULTS 55 AND OLDER One bedroom units conveniently located in Winston-Salem with handicap accessible units. Call 336-723-3570 for more information Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation Arbor Oaks & Aster Park Apartments 2 & 3' bedroom - 2 bath apartments convenient to downtown. Amenities include W/D connections, self-cleaning oven, refrigerator w/ice maker, micro wave, DW & disposal. Ask about our rental specials. Units available from $535 and up. Of fice Hours 8:30am -4:30pm Mon-Fri. For application information call-336 703-0038, Handicap Units Available Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corp. ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE ADA DTHirVTTL" nr/ini i?ir<n i o A Community for Seniors 62 & older Now accepting applications for 1BR units. Rent based on income and all utilities are included. Apply at 3727 Old Lexington Road,Winston-Salem, 27107 or call (336) 771-9028. Managed by Community ManagementCorp Equal Housing Opportunity CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS A Community for Seniors Is now accepting applications for One (I) bedroom apartments: ?Section 8 ?EqatiHoahi Aafctance ? On-Stte !.?? try * Handicap Facility Accessibility ? 24-Hoar he?a ? Near Bw Roote Apply at: 840 W. 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 336-723-7524 Managed I iv Community Management Corp Equal Housing Opportunity ?a SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS Unable to work'' Denied ben efits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Noth ing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-371-1734 to start your application today! Advertise with us! Call 722-8624 Eg Eg EF
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