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A2 March 26, 2020 The Chronicle Nonprofits From page Al as of March 30, they are suspending daily meal deliveries and will instead transition to delivering a week’s worth of frozen meals to Meals-On- Wheels participants. Their website noted that volunteers will leave the meals for recipients at the door, without making person-to-person contact or entering the home, and will make contact with the meal recipient or someone in the home to ensure they are there and know the meal is outside. This can be done by making eye contact through a window, speaking to the recipient through the door, or calling them to let them know the meal has been left outside. They will also be placing meals in a plastic grocery bag to hang on a doorknob or left on the porch. They are in need of donations of plastic bags so that the meal and other items such as juice, milk or other sides can be put in it. Staff members are also helping to deliver meals to replace older people who are unable to volunteer at this time. Volunteers who are now staying at home are making phone calls to check on clients and these “tele-chats” help avoid social isolation. Their other services, such as the Help Line, Home Care and Living-at-Home case management programs are continuing to operate with small adjustments and limited face-to-face contact. For more information and updates, visit www. seniorservicesinc.org. These are troubling times and it’s understandable that people are anxious and scared. Our nonprofits and agencies are doing their best to continue to provide services without their most valuable resource - their older volunteers. What can we do to help? Donations, whether financial or food, is most important. Second, volun teer to make calls or send cards to seniors who are staying inside and who are isolated. Shepherd’s Cen ter, Senior Services and Trellis Supportive Care can offer suggestions on how you can help with telephone chats or card connections. Check on your older neighbors who may be alone. “We are aware of the necessity to do things dif ferently to keep people safe,” said Joel McIver. “However, we refuse to forget about one of the most vulnerable groups in our community - seniors who require our help and support - especially dur ing this most difficult of times.” Have a Story Idea? Let Us Know News@wschronicle. com Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. & Top Teens of America host a magical event SUBMITTED ARTICLE Winston-Salem Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. and Top Teens of America presented an Evening of Elegance Scholarship Gala at the Village Inn Hotel and Event Center in Clemmons on March 14. Every year the organization looks forward to highlighting their Top Teens (mostly juniors and seniors), along with their escorts, for their accomplishments throughout the year. The event celebrates their accolades and their endeavors to raise money to continue their studies at institutions of higher education. The scholarship gala kicked off with a formal dance performed by Teens and escorts: Teen Trinity Barr/Teen Joshua McCravey, Teen Aria Bryson/Teen Omari Bolden, Teen Arniza Clark/ Teen Ryann Stephens, Teen Aaliyah Foskey/ Escort Jordan Timmons, Teen Jordynn Foster/ Teen Najashi Belcher, Teen Jaiden Jamison/ Teen Gregory Gordon III, Teen Kya Rowdy/ Teen Jamarre Cook, Teen LaShayla Stephens/ Teen Issac Stephens, Teen Chloe Tucker/Teen Maurice Cager and Teen Jhanee Welch/Teen Jaden Baldwin. The highlight of the gala was the comedic performance of the guest speaker Shedrick Garrett aka Shed G. Shed G Submitted photo The Top Teens of America’s scholarship gala was held on March 14. addressed the audience as a whole, but focused mainly on the teens by providing “real-life” scenarios of what they may encounter once they graduate from high school. He encouraged the teens to always .do their best and never take anything or anyone for granted. He spoke and joked about his appreciation of “hand- me-down clothes from his sister,” as well as his deep roots from growing up in the church, both of which experiences made him grow to be the man he is today. Shed G . is a well renowned comedian, actor and radio personality known mainly for his clean faith-based comedy. His comedic style not only captivated the gala audience, it also provided a well-received message to the teens. Shed G gained notoriety for working alongside Tyler Perry and has opened up for many acts, such as Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, and many other music artists. He has traveled all over the world and now resides in Dallas, Texas. “When I met him, I immediately thought - I need him to speak to our teens! I asked and he accepted. Top Ladies and Top Teens are eternally grateful to have him here,” said Lady Barbara Stowe, Winston-Salem Top Ladies chapter president. Every year Top Ladies, Top Teens, and resources throughout the community come together to make the scholarship gala a success. We would like to acknowledge the following: W-S Chapter TLOD, Lords and Parents, TTA Ambassadors, master of ceremony, Ambassador Matthew Parker, John Wait (Mayor of Clemmons), Lady Adrienne Boner (National Area IV director), Lady Barbara Stowe (W-S chapter president), Lady Joycelyn Summey (scholarship chair), Lady Donna Price (scholarship co-chair), Lady Yuvongala Howell (2nd vice president), Ambassador Christopher Hinton, Ambassador Sommer Stephens, and Ambassador Kyndal Dodd, Mrs. Gail Couthen (soloist), Lady Sharon Debnam (TTA advisor), Lady Joyce Leak (public relations chair), Lady LaTrenda Boyd-Gordon (TTA co-advisor), Lady Annie Lassiter (TTA co-advisor), Lady Patsy Squire (sergeant-at- arms), Lady Theressa Stephens (director of operations), Teen Jordynn Foster (TTA president), Lady Chantea Carpenter (treasurer), Lady Sebrina Anderson (financial secretary), Montinique Cager (photographer), Patrick Smith (musician/ DJ), Monica & Jerome Johnson (teens dance instructors) Daisy A Day (floral), Lana Schlotfeldt & staff (Village Inn) and Sponsors: Hanesbrand, Douthit Funeral Service, Blings Names and Badges, Menz Fashion, Ambassador Steve Stowe II, Lady Adrienne Boner’s, Area IV director, Vision Embroidery, and Black Business, Inc. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.’s top priority is to provide service to youth while working through collaborative community partnerships, to enhance the status ofwomen, enrich the lives of senior citizens, and promote community beautification. Michael Banner looks to unseat Scippio as write-in candidate ELLISON mraMm l:j Vwr ' sWWnSR ..l^nkH^ !_- rtvwn Femanwliif KwsteW'' I May !*.« Aisle Io Gut Vot; a Driving Fr:*s!eg#. is the Bail Banernar Too lk!«n!!®U : Maybe Wu H««i I>st^ « F wpfefty Best! 1... ViikM.s h. WtuMar 6ai:m. X ”£i8^csl«f Fe Prs^idia^ Fatf 7hti Best Seme^ 1 BANKRUPTCY i^A Husp Tar Yair ttetil f^MW* DONALD K. IM IE. Ihwk H. .#W h h iF-^&^^6 ^ Thr 1..»« (MTkv ^ l^’fedi It., fiofe »■ $ Fr4ri^ ‘fe^oa^ IM^ Heifer WW Stiffer tdir Ll rith^ s&ii^ i. ofir Cialis ^iKuo. VM hrlp prr-- dt life fen? hiiikr^|iir-t . 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Earlier this week, The Chronicle caught up with Banner to discuss his platform and his decision to run for City Council. Banner, who is running as an independent write-in candidate, is well known throughout the community for his work as an activist and community farmer. His platform includes a push for an initiative that Michael Banner teaches entrepreneurship through farming and agriculture. Banner said he started farming when his first daughter was born and over the years he has learned how farming can bring people together, as well as be a way to make money. Just like Banner, current City Councilmember Denise “D.D.” Adams is a firm believer in urban farming and agriculture as well. In 2016 the City Council approved funding for a $1.1 million hydroponics aquaponic facility in the Kimberley Park Community in the Northeast Ward, which was spearheaded by Adams and HOPE (Helping Our People Eat). Banner said farming is a way to create jobs for people in need, while also bringing people together. “Through farming, I’ve learned the true meaning in strength in diversity,” Banner said. “Where I was a hard- lined pro-black-minded person ... I was out there in the soil with people of different persuasions and I found I could learn from them. I feel like the soil neutralizes our differences and puts us all on one accord.” If chosen by the people to represent the East Ward, Banner also plans to implement other programs to address the ongoing cycle of poverty and recidivism in the community. He said while there are many programs and initiatives already in place to help address poverty, until the people most in need truly understand what it means to be successful or prosperous, the programs and initiatives won’t have any real impact. Banner said many of the issues in the East Ward are directly connected to the history of redlining in the area. Redlining is a discriminatory practice usually used in real estate where banks avoid investing in certain areas based on community demographics. He said See Banner on A3 Donna M Jones Ins Agcy Inc Donna M. Jones, Agent 690 Jonestown Rd. Suite 300-D Winston Salem, NC 27103 Bus: 336-602-2980 Cell: 336-817-8199 ^StateFarm Charmon M. Baker Financial Advisor 135 Jonestown Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Member SIPC Ph:336-768-7687| Cell:336-407-8701 charmon.baker@edwardjones.com Fax: 1-888-294-6135 Good news. Rates just got lower. I m excited to announce auto insurance rates just went down. I can help you find coverage that works for you. LET’S TALK TODAY. CONTACTING THE CHRONICLE www.wschronicle.com 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston Salem, N.C. 27101 Main Phone Number: 336-722-8624 Advertising: Ext. 113 Circulation/Subscriptions: Ext. 100 To send news items: email news@wschronicle.com To send a Letter to the Editor (350 words or less) or column (550 words or less): email letters@wschronicle.com For advertising: email adv@wschronicle.com For subscriptions: email plewis@wschronicle.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ WSChronicle Follow us on Twitter: WS_Chronicle The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published every Thursday by Chronicle Media Group, LLC, 1300 E. Fifth St., Winston Salem, N.C. 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. Annual subscription price is $30.72. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636 Editor: Ext. 108
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