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? , Photo by Tevin S tin son Members of the Carver High School Marching Band, school administrators, and other supporters of the music department stand with State Farm agent Kristen Martin who presented the band with a $2 ?00 check for winning third place finish in the "Get Your High School To a Better State," contest. Local band receives donation following national contest BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE The Carver High School Marching Band has been named a third-place winner in the "Get Your High School to a Better State" contest. Sponsored by State Farm and the Steve Harvey Morning Show, the national contest is designed to provide funds for high schools who are in need. To enter the contest, an essay of 200 words or less-had to be submitted explaining how the nominated school would use the grand prize of $10,000. Longtime supporter Gilda Smith submitted the essay for Carver. Smith said after hearing about the contest on the radio, she decided to give it a shot. In her essay, Smith said the I band would use the funds to increase student participation and buy new field show equipment such as flags, stream ers, hoops and banners. Although they were not able to bring home the grand prize, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, local State Farm agent Christine Martine presented the marching band a check for $2,500. Band director Juan Eckard said he was overjoyed when he got the news. Eckard mentioned the donation will go a long way in making the band bigger and stronger. "Our numbers have been getting thin in recent years, but I am confident that we will continue to grow stronger and represent the school and this community in a positive \yay." 1 the Chronicle a BEBwffiwffli . mm EMI . I I 31ST ANNUAL \^B / flF/ COMMUNITY W/ , p? CURRENTLY SEEKING NOMINATIONS: The Community Service Awards program, now in its 31st year, honors individuals in the following categories: Man and Woman of the Year individuals who have'demonstrated outstanding character and serve as role models for others. Community Service Award demonstrates a commitment to community service, community institutions, schools, churches, etc. Human Relations Award is given to a person who has done great work to bring people together across racial, social or class lines. Lifetime Achievement Awards Should be someone who has, over the years, epitomized what "role model" means. Recipients will receive a commemorative plaque at the 31st Annual Awards Banquet on April 9, 6pm at the Dr. Donald Reeves Cultural Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. Winners must be able to attend the banquet. Nominations must be received by THE CHRONICLE no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25,2016. BANQUET TICKETS ARE $30 and includes six month subscription or six month extension for current subscribers. Deliver completed form to: The Chronicle, 617 N. Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or email info to plewis@wschronicle.com ? no later than 5 p.m. on March 25. U NOMINATION FORM: U ? Man of the Year ? Woman of the Year ?Community Service Award ? Minority Business of the Year Award I ?Lifetime Achievement Award ? Human Relations Award Nominee's Name_, ; . Nomihee's Address Nominee's Phone # (Home) ? Activities, memberships, affiliations Please explain briefly your candidate's service achievements: Your Name: Ypur Address: ? Your Phone # (Home)_ . ? 9H' www.wschronicle.com i CLAMEDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CEDAR TRAILS GREENWAY PROJECT Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 143-128 and 143-129, sealed Bids for the construction of the Cedar Trails Greenway Project will be received by the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at which time, all Bids that have been duly received will be publically opened and read aloud. Bidders are hereby notified that they must ? be properly licensed as required by Chap ter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. This project provides for the construction of a greenway connection from Cedar Trail to the existing Muddy Creek Green way, in Winston-Salem Forsyth County North Carolina. The project involves the construction of a 10 ft. wide asphalt green way with grassed shoulders. Construction activities include clearing, grading, drainage, and paving of the facility and pedestrian bridges across Muddy Creek and a tributary to Muddy Creek. Bidders are required to be prequalifled with NCDOT for their specific disci pline. Contractors wishing to become prequalifled may obtain information through the NCDOT website at: http://wwwjicdot.gov/busine3g/. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at City Hall Building, Room 16,101 North Main St, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101, to discuss scope of work, schedule, and the DBE goals as it relates to construction of the project. Prime bidders and subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend this con ference Plans and Specifications will be provided electronically by request on or after Mon day. February 29. 2016. by contacting Jerry Bates at jerryjb@cityofws.org or 336-747-6939. Bidding Documents may be examined on or after Tuesday, March 1,2016, at the fol lowing locations: A. Office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Build ing, 101 North Main Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101, Monday through Friday, (336) 727-2983. B. ISqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (800) 364-2059. Compliance with the City of Winston Salem's Disadvantaged Business Enter prise program is required on this project. Subcontracting goals of 4% have been es tablished for this project. Please refer to the Special Instructions to Bidders con tained in the Bidding Documents. Instructions for submitting bids may be obtained by contacting Jeny Bates, City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, or email (preferred): jenyjb@cityofws.org or phone (336) 747 6939. Jerry Bates Purchasing Director The Chronicle March 3,2016 [ CORAJWi I ll^ONKTIUJCTW^' UGwrikw.k SmiOmm BID REQUEST All suppliers and subcontractors, includ ing Minority and Women's Owned Busi nesses, in the building trades are cordially invited to submit bids on the following project: Renovations to Fire Station #7 100 Arbor Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104 and Fire Station #9 4685 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Bid Date: Tuesday, March 22,2016 at 12 noon , Plans and Specifications are available by emailing request to pat@jgcoram.com. The Chronicle March 3,2016 Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-316-0271. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon A Associ ates at 1-800-371-1734 to start your ap plication today! 1 . I ? I L
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