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Ernest H. Pitt
T. Kevin Walker
Elaine Pitt
Blair Hitchinson
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Managing Editor
Business Manager
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Fansler for School Board
To the Editor:
Other than parents, the most important
individual in a child's life and development
is an experienced, dedicated, and gifted
teacher. Sadly, we have lawmakers in NC
who currently lack respect and appreciation
for public school educators. A sensible
counterbalance for this negative attitude
would be to elect a caring, seasoned teacher
to our School Board. Katherine Fansler
would be this person.
What makes Katherine Fansler's twelve
years in the classroom outstanding is the
fact that she continues to find meaning and
excitement in teaching. Being a member of
the WS/FC School Board will provide her
the opportunity to contribute her leader
ship, perspective, and voice on behalf of
students, parents and fellow teachers in an
effort to achieve quality, equitable public
education for all students. Forsyth County
would be fortunate having her serve in such
a capacity.
intelligent, enthusiastic, creative, and
hardworking best describe Katherine
Fansler. Her expertise is needed. Vote
Katherine Fansler for School Board.
Anne Griffis Wilson
To the Editor:
As folks who make it their job to know
the local community, the Chronicle endors
es candidates. It once was a useful service
that allowed citizens to take your thoughts
along with others to make careful choices.
Nowadays, in most general elections, we
needn't really bother. In some districts the
Republican is a shoe-in. in others the
Democrat. Either way the election is more
a coronation than a contest.
But occasionally there is a real race. On
Forsyth County ballots there is a con
testable race waged between middle of the
road people as well as inhabitants of the
fringes. That is the ai-large school district
race. There are 3 Republicans and 3
Democrats running for 3 seats. And the
County as a whole is near enough balanced
that none are shoe-ins. It is a race that won't
be decided until the votes are counted. How
quaint!
Kathie Fansler is my favorite for one of
these rare seats. She has taught many years
in local public and charter schools. She
knows firsthand the issues facing students,
from students landing college scholarships
to the poorest and those with special needs.
She has a technical and analytical back
ground that will help her hack through the
jungle that is the district budget and policy.
She is an advocate for transparency - for
disclosures that make it possible for all to
understand the Board's choices. She brings
a quick wit, a ready smile and abundant
energy. She understands that governing is
about negotiation. Please join me (in) put
ting a teacher on the Board.
Steve Scroggin
Support bonds!
To the Editor:
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On November 4th the citizens of
Winston-Salem have the opportunity to
vote on five bond issues: transportation;
public safety; economic development;
housing development; and recreation. The
City has not had a bond referendum since
2000 and many capital needs have been
placed "on hold" during this time of eco
nomic turmoil. There are numerous proj
ects/improvements that have been identi
fied in the five bond issues. It is my hope
that all Winston-Salem residents will take
time to become informed about these
needs.
I am a supporter of the total bond pack
age and, as a former City Recreation and
Parks Department employee, 1 am most
aware of the tremendous needs in the recre
ation area. However, while attending the
citizens' meetings on the five bond issues, 1
was able to obtain information and listen to
City staff and elected councilmen on all the
project proposals - not just recreation. It is
my belief that we, as citizens, should vote
"YES" and support all of Winston-Salem's
capital needs in this bond package.
Remember to vote November 4th for
the bonds and for the candidates of your
choice.
Nick Jamison
Kazakos
To the Editor:
Please join me in voting for Ted
Kazakos for District Court Judge in
November. As a criminal defense attorney
I have worked with Ted since he began
prosecuting cases. During his time as an
assistant district attorney. Ted has proven
himself to be a talented, dedicated, and
extremely hard working lawyer. 1 have
handled dozens of serious cases with Ted,
and I have always appreciated and admired
his professionalism, his thoughtfulness and
his compassion. Above all, Ted is an hon
orable person, and I am proud to call him
my friend. I know Ted will bring his exem
plary personal and professional virtues to
the bench as our next district court judge.
The citizens of Forsyth County will gain an
excellent new judge when Ted Kazakos is
elected on November 4th.
Christopher A. Beechler
Message for Ferguson
^ William
Barber
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This message was read
to the participants in Oct.
13 for the Moral Monday
in Ferguson. Mo.
My brothers and sisters.
I bring you greetings
and offer solidarity from
the Forward Together
Moral Monday Movement
in North Carolina. 1 wanted
so to be there as you take
this bold step toward
addressing injustice, racial
profiling, and systemic
inequality. We are in
Ohio, helping to train the
organizers of this state's
Moral Movement, gearing
up for the Long March to
Justice here.
I know that you know
this but you are right to
protest and to build a
movement and not a
moment. You must ensure
that, as Jeremiah said, the
cry of Rachel mourning
over her children is heard
throughout America. You
must, like Jesus in the
gospel of Luke, refuse to
accept the untimely deaths
and killing of our children
and just as Jesus shook the
casket, you must shake the
conscience of this nation.
We must declare that if
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death by police and mass
incarceration and econom
ic exploitation are the con
tinuing forms of crucifix
ion, the crucifixion
demands a witness against
it and demands that some
body exposes it for what it
is and lifts up a vision of a
better way and resurrec
tion. You have said that
your actions today are
modeled after the Moral
Monday events in North
Carolina. Let me lift up just
a few key elements that we
have learned.
1. First, to make this a
real movement, it must be
led by indigenous leader
ship. We can come in and
offer support but the lead
ership right there in
Ferguson and St. Louis
must give the guidance and
framing and must lead.
2. Ensure that your
agenda of protest is under
girded by an agenda of
promise: a clear agenda
and demands that do not
just curse the darkness but
show a way forward.
3. Clergy and religious
leaders must be willing to
sacrifice and frame the cry
of the people for justice as
a moral issue.
4. Youth in Ferguson,
youth on the ground
MUST be at the forefront
of taking on this Goliath. A
young David took on his
Goliath. Fifty years ago.
youth took on America dur
ing Freedom Summer.
When the moral voice and
power of clergy and the
energy and imagination of
youth are joined with the
tears and authenticity of
mothers and fathers, united
with a diverse coalition of
justice loving people, it is a
force that is unstoppable.
That is why you must
remember, forward togeth
er, it is your duty to fight
and it is your duty to win.
5. Though Michael
Brown was African
American, your coalition
must be diverse. White
men and Black men and
Latino men must speak
out! Black women and
White women and Latino
women must speak out!
6. Finally, with a deep
commitment to the princi
ples of Dr. King, nonvio
lent civil disobedience is
fully in order when it is
deeply rooted with a moral
commitment to challenge
and stop, "...oppressive
laws that rob the poor of
their rights."
As you begin this moral
campaign, remember what
Paul said. "We are not of
those who shrink back unto
destruction but we are
those who persevere unto
the salvation of the soul.
Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the evi
dence of things not seen."
Yours in the struggle
and fight for justice.
Rev. Dr. William J.
Barber II
President of the NC
NAACP
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City Council member James Taylor receives his N.C. Central University "40
Under 40" alumni excellence award from Chancellor Debra Saunders-White
on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Research Triangle Park.
Taylor, who is in his second term as the Southeast Ward representative, gradu
ated from NCCU in 2003.
Dome
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show the series had a direct in-state spend
of more $33.3 million while employing a
total of 1500 individuals. Audit
figures for 2014 are not avail
able at this time.
"We are thrilled that Under
the Dome will be staying in
North Carolina," said Secretary
Decker. "Our state's beauty and
strong film industry infrastruc
ture definitely were a key in
helping us keep this series home
in North Carolina."
Season two of the series is
one of more than 60 productions
that have filmed in North
Carolina so far in 2014. Combined, these
productions are estimated to have a direct
in-state spend in excess of $300 million,
according to the N.C. Film Office.
Filming of the*third season is sched
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Economic Development Partnership of
North Carolina (EDPNC) officially began
operations this week. The EDPNC works
with the N.C. Department of Commerce to
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industry and small business
support, import and export
assistance, marketing, tourism,
film and sports development.
"This is a great win for the
Economic Development
Partnership of North Carolina,"
said John Lassiter, chairman of
the EDPNC. "The series will
continue to have a positive
financial impact on North
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the film industry and communities in our
state. These are the kind of long running
productions we hope to continue to attract
to North Carolina."
ALS
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So, what can African
Americans do to help take
us toward a cure for ALS?
Here are a few steps to
consider:
Enroll in a genetics
research study if you are
suffering from ALS or a
disease like ALS,
Donating DNA is quick
and simple. It can be a
blood donation. If you are
scared of needles, you
can donate saliva.
If you are not suffer
ing from ALS, educate
yourself about the disease
so that you can dissemi
nate the information to
help others make
UNCG
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their family members bring
to our community," Tarrant
said. "That is why we have
developed academic pro
grams and support services
designed specifically with
these students in mind."
Tarrant points to pro
grams and services such as
the Yellow Ribbon
Program, the School of
Nursing's Veterans Access
Program, and the recently
established Veterans
Resource Center that are
designed to support
UNCG's growing military
affiliated student popula
tion.
UNCG opted to join the
VA's Yellow Ribbon pro
gram. where universities
offset educational expenses
beyond what is allotted
through the Post-9/11 GI
Bill. The VA matches the
university's contribution.
The School of
Nursing's Veteran's Access
Program offers an acceler
ated bachelor's in nursing
degree (BSN) for medical
ly trained military veterans.
The program allows veter
ans credit for their valuable
hands-on medical experi
ence.
For Elizabeth Cranford.
UNCG's veteran services
coordinator, supporting
veterans and their families
on campus is a way to
thank them for their mili
tary service.
"The price of freedom
is not free, and many of our
student veterans have made
great sacrifices," she said.
"Additionally, our students
who are dependents of vet
erans have seen great sacri
fice and experienced a lot
of difficulty. Therefore, to
have the opportunity to
informed decisions about
study enrollment.
Volunteer with non
profit organizations on
outreach initiatives.
The last several
months have shown that
the spread of information
and action can allow us to
bond as human beings
and have a profound
impact on others. The
ALS community is grate
ful to have seen a range of
people?from our sisters
and brothers, to our
neighbors, to athletes like
Lebron James, entertain
ers such as Lady Gaga,
and political leaders such
as President George W.
Bush, take up the Ice
Bucket Challenge and
take notice of ALS.
serve our student veterans
and dependents is truly an
honor and joy, both person
ally and institutionally.
UNCG's military friendly
recognition is a community
award, and I'm so thankful
to be a part of a team that
makes this endeavor such a
high priority. These stu
dents are dedicated and
goal-driven. It's an honor to
help them meet their goals
and to see them excel."
I'm now challenging
African Americans to
help us continue on the
path to a cure by doing
what it takes to make sure
we are included in genet
ics study of ALS. My
research team is conduct
ing a study. If you or a
family member are affect
ed with ALS or a related
disorder, we hope to hear
from you. You can e-mail
us at cclOOh@nih.gov to
find out more.
Dr. Janel Johnson
works in the Laboratory
of Neurogenetics at the
National Institute on
Aging, a division of the
National Institutes o)
Health.
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