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Life is Trial and Error There are risk involved with everything that we do in life.

A vision can not be completed unless an effort is made to do so. We can set goals and work tirelessly to meet them, but knowing our purpose for doing something, ultimately determines if we will succeed or fail.

Experience is such a great teacher. Just as babies fall down in their plight to learn how to walk, their next step promises something new and reminds them of previous mistakes. The reminders of these and similar lessons will last a life time.

Ignoring the red flags doesn’t prevent a repeated performance, but can almost guarantee it. Unfortunately, some of the falls can hurt more than others, but these words remain true; only the strong survive.

As a business owner, I am responsible for developing plans and products that will appeal to my customers and also benefit my company. The writing isn’t always written on the wall and to be triumph requires me to look beyond what is in front of me. I have learned that having faith in my dreams and being faithful doesn’t mean to be stupid.

I have learned that not everything works. Being ambitious and aspiring to do something are two elements that encourages the process of trial. God wants to pull us from complacency and explore new opportunities. Surely, everything will not go as planned but what is important is that we learn from the experiences, both good and bad. An error doesn’t necessarily mean that we have failed.

It proves there is a better way to accomplish our goals.

Life is merely trial and error. Until our final day is among us, we will continue to seek answers and solutions for our problems. We must continue to dream, plan, act and learn from God has asked us all to do. Failure isn’t an option to those who make winning a priority.

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Good As Gold

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Manna Video

Anthony Knotts

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Created To Conquer

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Focused on Living

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Community Connection

GREENSBORO

By Terry L. Watson Photo by Mykel Media Company

Brother To Brother

this year Johnny has also lost a great deal.

On May 5th, his brother Jeffrey S. Alston, lost his life. He was murdered and Johnny says the loss has impacted his life and his families as well.

Johnny says that he has had trouble with understanding the loss of his brother. “He was always the same and he never changed. Jeffrey was the kind of young man that always had a smile on his face. We never saw him angry or upset and he loved his family very much.,” says Johnny.

Johnny Alston owns and operated Alston Yard Services. His company has served Greensboro and its surrounding communities since 1983.

He has experienced the joys of success as a business owner, and has also provided employment opportunities to family and friends while doing so. However, just as he also gained,

Johnny says he has found comforted in letting his community know what kind of person his brother was. This is an attempt to keep his brothers spirit and memory alive. “He had a heart of gold and would give his last to you if you needed it. If he had it, he would give it to you. Jeffrey didn’t meet know strangers he and just loved people,” he says.

violence. He wants others to know that taking someone else’s life is not the answer to any problem. “If you have never experienced a tragedy of losing a loved one, I can attest that it’s a hard thing to cope with,” says Johnny.

The ordeal has pushed him closer to God, as well as the rest of his family.

His brother was also an employee of Alstons Yard Service, and Johnny says his absence is very noticeable. “He was dependable and consistent,” he says. As a reminder, Johnny keeps his brothers work shirt with him as he works.

Johnny says that with his efforts to spread a message of non-violence, he hopes that it will deter others from resorting to violence. “It is tough but I know that with God’s help, I will be able to make it,” says Johnny.

In the last issue, the article for Big Brothers Big Sisters was written by Amanda Cox.

It is a personal plight of Johnny and on his brothers behalf to spread a word of non-

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The First Annual “Sista Rock Ya Wig!” Day was held on July 2nd at Hester Park in Greensboro by Keshea Montgomery along with business partners, Danielle Little and Shenieka Alfred. The event was held to raise awareness for the importance of healthy living habits, balanced nutrition and diet, daily exercise and monthly self breast exams and preventative care.

The event was organized by Montgomery whose sister Nicola Gordon, wife and mother of three, was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 14th of this year after finding a lump in her left breast. “Imagine the shock of your 42 year old healthy sister, calling not to tell you Happy Valentine’s Day, as we do every year but instead saying ‘sister please don’t cry, the tumor came back positive for malignant stage 2 breast cancer’”.

Her sister had just had a Mammogram nine months prior and was given a clear diagnosis.

However what she and many women did not know is that with pre menopausal women, mammograms are only 75-80% effective

because of the dense breast tissue. Gordon says her “clear” diagnosis was actually false.

This is why she wants to stress the importance of self breast exams every month along with clinical exams by your OB/GYN. She says her self-exam is what saved her life.

After the initial shock wore off, Montgomery began to think of ways to support her sister who lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through the long process of battling this deadly disease. Montgomery drove there to attend nutrition classes at University of Pennsylvania Hospital that would prep her sister for the long months of treatment ahead and spoke with her doctors after surgery and kept track of the chemotherapy appointments which would eventually take her sisters long locks.

It was at this time, that Montgomery says the idea was born. As her sister cried, Montgomery says she offered something so simple in an effort to show Gordon she was not alone.

“How about I buy a wig too and we can rock them together,” she says. Sista Rock Ya Wig was born. For more information, please contact Keshea Montgomery at (336) 327-6934.

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Beauty Stars

Empowering Women With Beauty & Confidence

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The Bovanti Beauty Stars have always seen beauty through an ultramodern lens.

For over 10 years the Bovanti Beauty Stars, made of a mother and daughters beauty empowerment team, has motivated women to restore their mind, body and spirit.

Their primary goals are to help women maintain a youthful appearance and enhance their natural beauty. They aim to build confidence, self-esteem and a healthy lifestyle.

Anita Bohannon, Founder of Bovanti Beauty Stars states, “stars are ageless; we help women capture that brilliance for themselves.”

Bovanti Beauty Stars have quickly become trendsetters in the beauty and fashion industry setting them apart from the rest through their passion for educating and inspiring women and teens to look their best at any age. The mother and daughters team is a highly sought after trio. Anita H. Bohannon, mother, and her daughters, Marquis and Marquel are at the top of their game owning their own retail storesBovanti Cosmetics and Spa, a family owned beauty and fashion business for over 29 years. Anita received her Bachelor of Arts degree, from Spelman College, Marquis received her Master’s in Business Administration from Hampton University, and Marquel also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampton University. These innovative and creative industry leaders are making a difference one star at a time!

Research shows that most women have the same concerns when it comes to beauty and wellness. The most asked questions are always those on how women can look better, feel better, and get in shape. The Bovanti Beauty Stars have toured all over the world empowering women to take their beauty to the next level and answering those questions. The Beauty Tour allows the Bovanti Beauty Stars to address these issues during their Educational and Informational Workshops, Makeup Classes and Seminars. The beauty team is knowledgeable in the anti-aging process, fitness and wellness, and finding the fountain of youth. Their worldwide tour began in New York at the World Beauty Show and ends at the Atlantis Hotel in Paradise Island, Bahamas for Bronner Bros. Seminars by the Sea, in October.

The Bovanti Beauty Stars has inspired women from all backgrounds and ethnicities with their message of radiating confidence and empowering beauty inside and out, thus creating their own unique style. They have been able to strengthen their own knowledge and education to help women improve their overall lives. Recently the Bovanti Beauty Stars hosted the Bovanti TV Show in Atlanta and are proud of their newest store at Four Seasons Mall in Greensboro, NC. Coming this fall the Bovanti Beauty Stars will be featured at the Bovanti Upscale Magazine World Fashion Show in Greensboro. For more information on the Bovanti Beauty Stars or Bovanti Cosmetics, visit Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa in the Four Seasons Mall (336.299.0109) or bovanticosmetics.com, LinkedIn, Facebook: www.facebook. com/bovanticosmetics, and Twitter: @Bovanti. The Bovanti Beauty Stars will be featured at Bovanti Women’s Expo on North Carolina A&T’s campus November 5, 2011. Also visit YouTube for Bovanti TV using key words “Bovanti Fashion Show.”

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Upscale Magazine World Fashion Tour

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Bovanti and Upscale Magazine are producing the ultimate fashion show, Saturday, November 5th at North Carolina A&T State University’s Harrison Auditorium. The city of Greensboro has been selected to experience this phenomenal event because of the Triad’s community support and tourism attractions. Bovanti and Upscale Magazine are also working together to help bridge the gap between families and communities. Greensboro will never be the same after Bovanti and Upscale Magazine wow and entertain audiences from the triad area with an electrifying fashion show featuring National and International Designers and Models.

The goal of this event is to raise money for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Greensboro Alumnae annual fundraiser and help empower the community. “The Greensboro Alumnae chapter is extremely excited to be working with Bovanti and Upscale Magazine to bring a national fashion show back to Greensboro. The show promises to be the best ever,” states Ms. Marsha Goings, President of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Greensboro Alumnae chapter.

World Class Designers presenting their latest collections are Bramer Leon Couture of Atlanta with designs that captivate the audience. PANZAI of New York and the Wilbourn Sisters from Paris are also scheduled to showcase this fall. Bovanti Elite Agency is bringing the hottest female and male models from around the globe; featuring the Bovanti Men on Tour, which takes Fashion to a brand new level. During the Women’s Expo, Experts in their field will provide makeup and hair education, wellness screenings and Empowerment Workshops. Michael J. Bohannon, Executive Producer and President of Bovanti Corporation states”, we are excited to be carrying on the tradition of high fashion, glamour and glitz. The best element of producing the show is giving back to the community”.

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Bovanti Production Company has produced major events including the World’s Largest Fashion Show for Bronner Brothers featuring a 100 foot runway and entertaining audiences of 10,000.

Bovanti has also produced International and Caribbean Fashion Shows, Concerts and Model Searches along with the Bovanti Bahamas Rhythm and Blues Festival featuring national recording artist. The Bovanti Upscale Fashion Tour will be filmed for television and reported by our Celebrity Guest on the Red Carpet who will interview Designers and VIP Guest. Tickets and Special VIP Packages are on sell at Bovanti Cosmetics and Spa, Four Seasons Mall or www.bovanticosmetics.com. For more information locally call 336 856-1026 or 336-299-0109. This Fashion Event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Greensboro Alumnae Chapter, Upscale Magazine, Fantasia I.C, rollingout magazine, Huami Magazine and Bovanti Cosmetics of Four Seasons Mall.

For more information contact, Anita Bohannon, Executive Director at 404 209-0909. Visit Bovanti at www.bovanticosmetics.com or visit YouTube to see previous Bovanti Fashions Shows. The key words are Bovanti Fashion Show. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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ave you ever been so nervous that you felt confused, feverish and dry mouth? Did your stomach and head ache from panic and anxiety? Was your heart beating super-fast from stress?

And, the pain of fear hurts so bad that you want to crawl into a corner and cry? Wel, that’s how I felt every time I had to speak in public. I was a nervous wreck, but not anymore.

I joined Toastmasters in January 2006. My boss (at the time) recommended I join Toastmasters to help me with my public speaking skills. After all, Toastmasters International is a communication and leadership program to help improve people speaking skills all over the world. But, could it really help me? I have struggled with the fear of public speaking for a long time and I took it with me everywhere – work, home, marriage, family and friendships.

I was afraid to speak but, I still was ambitious and determined to reach my goals.

I was a cheerleader in college and graduated with a degree in Business. I’ve been a Store Manager, Senior Buyer, and MWBE Coordinator. I have good friends and a supportive family. I’m married and we had our first child at age 41! It did not hold me back from reaching my goals. But, just image everything you did or accomplished was done in fear. The thought of being scared to death to speak in public made me afraid of everything.

I remember my first meeting at the Friendly Toastmasters Club in Greensboro North Carolina. I was so nervous just introducing myself because I was embarrassed to speak. I sat in my chair and prayed that no one would call on me. Everyone was friendly, positive and very supportive. The positive environment and the chance to participate at my own pace gave me confidence to do my first speech. It took me several months to do my (Ice Breaker) titled “A wonderful Life”. I was well prepared and had good eye-contact and excellent voice tone. After my first speech I was so proud of myself because it was a big accomplishment for me.

I received positive and supportive feedback from the members.

I thought to myself, this is what I need for my self – improvement for me. I attended each meeting, every week and my self-confident increased rapidly to participate in various speaking roles, such as the Toastmaster, Speech Evaluator and Table Topics. In 2007, I decided to leave Toastmasters to embrace motherhood. As a new mother, I was excited and overwhelmed. Motherhood kept me busy but, I missed the meetings, the positivity when I walked into the room. The meetings were a comfort zone where I could work on my faults and fears without being judged. This was possible because my fellow members understood me.

After a 3 year leave of absence I re-joined in April 2010. I was so glad that I did because the encouragement and positive feedback has helped me tremendously with my communication and leadership skills, both personally allowing me to handle conflict effectively, and professionally while managing people. Toastmasters taught me to focus on my number one goal; fear. I realized that after I overcame the fear of public speaking, I had the strength and courage to confront all my fears.

Today, I have completed eight out of 10 speeches. My confidence is glowing and you can see it every time I speak. I have received several “Best Speaker” awards and I’m on my way to the Competent Communicator Award – Ten speech projects. If you or anyone you know is bashful, struggling with fear and low self-esteem, or needs to build their confidence, please visit a Toastmasters meeting and see all the benefits Toastmasters can offer. It’s more than just a meeting – it’s a life changing experience. I can honestly say, “One meeting changed my life”.

The thought of being scared to death to speak in public made me afraid of everything.

Toastmasters taught me to focus on my number one goal; fear.

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By Terry L. Watson Photo by Jarvis Harris

Dr. Tiffany Fuller has accomplished a lot over the years. She has earned Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate of Philosophy Degrees. She was a teacher and softball coach at Pumpkin Middle School in Lincolnton, NC where she led the girls softball team to their first conference championship. She has been an Assistant Professor at NC A&T for eight years, and she oversees her “Dance in Action” program at Washington Montessori School in Greensboro.

Although her life is quite busy, Dr. Fuller has found time to nurture and share her love for photography. As a young girl, Dr. Fuller always loved to be in front of the camera. But a trip to visit relatives in Hawaii would soon transform her love of photographs into a love for photography.

While being photographed by a professional photographer, she became fascinated with the creative side of the craft. She enjoyed the challenge of finding a beautiful backdrop, a perfect pose, and the best lighting to make a photograph come to life. So in 2005, she created TMFPHOTOGRAPHY which has been a great success in its few short years of existence.

Dr. Fuller’s photographs taken during a trip to Brazil were published in a local magazine and other photographs were featured in a local college brochure. Recently, her wedding photographs were featured on a billboard in Greensboro. TMFPHOTOGRAPHY specializes in wedding photography. Summer is a busy season, as she typically books an average of 16 weddings during the wedding season. TMFPHOGRAPHY offers wedding packages that include engagement photographs of the couple, a bridal photo shoot, the wedding and reception. There is also the increasingly popular option of having photographs from the wedding printed and available for sale at the reception. Dr. Fuller says bridesmaids especially love this option because they can purchase professional photos of themselves, when oftentimes they never get to see the wedding photographs. In addition to wedding photography, TMFPHOTOGRAPHY does individual and family photographs, parties, family reunions, graduations, and other special occasions.

When asked what sets TMFPHOTOGRAPHY apart from the others, Dr. Fuller says timeliness and affordability. She starts working on the photographs right after the wedding because she understands that no bride wants to wait weeks or months to see her wedding photographs. She typically delivers photographs within one week after a wedding. She also offers affordable packages that should fit easily into the average wedding budget.

Dr. Fuller would like to thank her assistant, Shirley Benton for her time, professionalism, and patience.

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Anthony Knotts

A Entrepreneurial Pastor with a Vision

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rom North America to the United Kingdom to Africa, Pastor Anthony Knotts is expanding outreach ministry internationally and nationally.

The self-proclaimed and unapologetic, entrepreneurial pastor is sharing the redeeming power and Kingdom message of Jesus Christ throughout the world, in the marketplace, on a technological level that even the masses have yet to experience.

This pastor of pastor’s is readily and eagerly preparing leaders to not only build up the body of Christ, but become contenders in our increasing global and technical society. As pastor and founder of The Embassy Church International in Greensboro North Carolina, Pastor Knotts believes the time has come for churches to teach parishioners about entrepreneurship and growth and embracing technology. He wants people to realize it is absolutely, entirely, possible for the church to completely fulfill, satisfy and develop the spiritual man -lacking nothing- and at the same time encourage Godly marketplace interaction and gain knowledge of modern systems.

“The Bible is a book about entrepreneurship. Only two people worked for people in the Bible -slaves and soldiers,” he says. “We [the local church] are condoning a slave mentality. We don’t create wealth by earning wages.

You must own your own business.” He encourages people to understand the Bible’s message of balancing ministry, family and entrepreneurship.

Nonetheless, Knotts realizes change is a progressive entity for people as well as systems and he understands the church is no exception to the rule.

The Lexington native knows all too well that change is inevitable.

His life has been a running reel of change, development, adaptation and progression.Pastor Knotts vividly recants the day he made the ultimate decision to change his life and live for Christ. His enthusiasm and humility is evident as he tells the story of his encounter with Jesus Christ and personal salvation experience. He believes it is vitally important for Christians, especially clergy members; to be transparent- and share their real story of how God transformed and changed their lives.

Approximately 20 years ago, Knotts found himself in a hotel room with a young lady. Regrettably, it was nothing out of the norm; even routine.

Nevertheless, what would follow was undeniable. The standout athlete remembers receiving a visitation from the Lord. The experience was so real Knotts immediately left the hotel room, despite the comments from his acquaintance. On January 25, 1992, Anthony Knotts gave his life to the Lord. Amazingly, within three month, he was called to minister the gospel of Christ and that following September he delivered his first Kingdom message. He began to serve in his local assembly as a youth pastor and associate pastor. Three years later he married. It would seem as if everything was great, but one day everything came crashing down.

“One day I was literally driving down the road and saw my furniture and belongings pass by me,” he says. “I was devastated. My wife decided she didn’t want to be married anymore. I thought my ministry was over.”

Nevertheless, Knotts maintained his integrity and continued steadfast in the ministry. On one occasion he accepted an invitation to speak for a group of saints who met in a garage for Bible study. After he delivered his message he was shocked by a request made by of some in attendance. They were without a pastor for their own church and wanted Knotts to be their pastor.

He remembers being blown away by the fact that they were not interested in crucifying or attacking him due to his marriage separation. He accepted the invitation and served as pastor for two years before he again heard the voice of the Lord calling. Knotts says he went on a seven day, absolute fast.

“I didn’t eat anything, only water and juice.” At the completion of the fast

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The Knotts famlly. Pictured from left to right are daughter Destiny, Pastor Anthony Knotts, First Lady Byrdzetta Knotts, and son Jalen. Not pictured Teland.

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he heard God say, “I’m about to change your place but not your purpose.”

It was at that time that he birthed his own church. Originally named Greater Ambassadors for Christ International Church, Knotts changed the name to The Embassy Church in 2008. Remarried to the lovely, Byrdzetta Hamilton, the young pastor found himself in a place of unfamiliarity. He knew ministry, but was unfamiliar with the explosive growth his church experienced. He was thrust into a whirlwind.

The church began in a member’s home but quickly out grew the meeting place. Membership was increasing by leaps and bounds.

In fact, at the time, it was one of the fastest growing churches in Greensboro. Knotts’ church was the place to be; they were youthful, contemporary and on fire for God. Again, the bottom began to fall out. Everything was falling apart even in the midst of the growth. “We were growing, but we had swollen growth,” says Knotts. “We had a lot of people, but anything swollen is infected.

I got the big head. I forgot my humble beginning and I started hanging around the wrong people-ironically some of the bad influences where preachers.

My wife and I had $2500 in car payments alone. We had two houses. I was wearing tailor made clothes, but I was bouncing checks. We literally almost lost everything we had. We went from driving Mercedes and Navigators to a Chevy Cavalier.” “You get caught up in cars and buildings and you forget about your personal relationship with God.” Knotts realizes the vast majority of what he went through was because he lost his first love – God and service.

He doesn’t blame anyone but himself and he is grateful for the tribulation. “It was the best thing that could have ever happened to me because it woke me up,” he says. “Now I see ministry in a whole different light.”

It wasn’t just the financial despair that Knotts endured but it was the emotional and mental affliction that continued to haunt him.

The situation was taking a toll on his marriage and family. He was perplexed, and even thought, “Did God not know I knew nothing about money, ministry and marriage?” There were even times when Knotts says he would curl in a corner in his bedroom and cry.

He understood were he went wrong but he could not understand the lies that circulated.

However, through the process of time and God’s continued grace, Knotts began to truly understand why he had to endure the shame and embarrassment. The wisdom he gained was irreplaceable. It was necessary for Knotts, his wife and the entire congregation to go through a season of reproach and transition for purpose to be realized.

He now has a passion and burden for pastors and ministers going down the wrong path; listening to the wrong people. With humility and love, he attempts to gently get them back on the right track. While going through his trials and tribulations God still allowed Knotts to remain in the public eye. He was still on television. God even increased his outreach. Even when he wanted to run and hide he says God would not allow it. It is because he is now operating in his purpose as a “marketplace minister” and “entrepreneurial pastor” that Knotts fully understands. Despite the past God has abundantly increased Pastor Knotts, his family and his Church.

As an entrepreneur he has been able to catch hold of the new technology in video email. His own business, Manna Video Systems, has been a springboard for Embassy Church to interact on a greater technological level as well as provide employment for others.

Knotts is convinced if the church would recognize and embrace the opportunities and shift in technology and entrepreneurship, rather than shun the movement and relegate to what is comfortable, the body of Christ would become more of the “lenders and not the borrowers.” “God said he will give us the power to get wealth,”

says Knotts. “He is giving us the power we just have to use it. We cannot hope that wealth will simply fall into our laps.” Manna Video is rapidly expanding and empowering others for financial freedom. The entity of Manna Video that includes Video Business Cards is now a franchise, selling the very first franchise in June 2011.

Manna Video has also embraced the world of mobile marketing and the impact of this marketing tool for businesses and churches. Knotts has a passion to help other churches develop other streams of income, especially in the technology arena.

He even encourages and inspires his church staff, who is on the payroll, to utilize the power God has placed within and around them to create their own road to success. Pastor Knotts is certainly using that power to do all he can to strengthen and build the Kingdom of God. Set to be released this year is his first book, You Can Be M.O.R.E, a spiritual, natural, and practical self development book. He and his wife are now able to give throughout the community. They consistently pour into the lives of others, whether it is through mentorship or financially. They have established the M.O.R.E. Foundation, in honor of Knotts late brother, which gives out two scholarships to high school students.

Working through purpose, Pastor Anthony Knotts is on a mission to raise apostolic, strong leaders, who can go out into the world and plant other Embassy Churches that will teach the Kingdom of God, create and cultivate marketplace ministry and encourage entrepreneurship. You Can Be M.O.R.E. book launch will be on Saturday August 27 at 6:30pm at The Embassy Events Center, 135 Industrial Ave. Greensboro, NC 27406.

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ataisha Pointzes is a wife, a mother, a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a businesswoman, a counselor, a mentor and a friend. She wears many hats. She knows exactly what she wants and pursues it. What does she want? She wants to do the will of Jesus Christ; plain and simple. She is a Woman of War! She clearly understands her appointed mission – to encourage, equip and empower others to walk in boldness and confidence as they realize their true identities as children of God and to see others delivered from bondage.

Her plan of action is strategic, methodical and deliberate, yet simplistic and all encompassing – to live a life seeking after Jesus Christ, serving Him wholeheartedly through a REAL relationship. Nevertheless, Pointzes has not always been as confident in herself to live the bold, right life she not only teaches but also lives. In fact, there was a time in which the life she lived and exhibited was the polar opposite.

Pointzes grew up in the projects of Bronx, NY. As a child she was subjected to the harsh realities of poverty, addiction, promiscuity, abuse and immorality on a daily basis. “I was a victim of child molestation by a family member and someone that I trusted and admired,” she says.

“Being exposed to sexual abuse at an early age opened the door for many of the dysfunctional behaviors I would later exhibit in my adolescence and early adulthood.” It would only be a matter of time before she would have to begin making hard decisions; survive or die. Pointzes chose to survive, but the definition she knew had nothing to do with living. She developed a “survivor” mentality. She learned how to get the things she needed and wanted. “I was attracted to guys who drove fancy cars, had money and jewelry; this was my idea of being a “Cinderella” in the hood.

They were my target to get the things I couldn’t afford; the things I needed and the things I wanted,” says Pointzes.

The more she needed and wanted, she would go to greater lengths and engage in dangerous activities. By the age of 15 she found herself using drugs, on the verge of dropping out of high school and pregnant. Her behavior and downward spiral continued until her drug habit landed her in the hospital. It wasn’t long before Pointzes hit rock bottom. Depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, promiscuity, rebellion and suicidal ideations began to overtake her everyday life. It was at that low point in her life that she realized she had to choose LIFE not just survival. Even though Pointzes was not raised as a child to serve God, she always knew there was a sovereign God and there had to be more to life than the pain she witnessed. It was several years later, on Palm Sunday in 1996, Pointzes chose to live her life for Christ. Through the process of time and Gods supernatural redeeming power, she began to cultivate her relationship with God. Moreover she has come to realize that living for Christ isn’t about self gratification; it is about reaching out to someone else and empowering them to become an over comer.

Consequently, after seeking the will of God for purpose and calling, the ordained minister was instructed to “go back” and impact the lives of others. In 2004, she formed Created to Conquer. The ministry seeks to not only address the spiritual and physical lives of all individuals but also offer real, tangible solutions. Pointzes believes it is not enough for Christians to encourage people when they are in despair or in need, but as followers of Christ there is a responsibility to provide the tools necessary for deliverance. “The truth is that God’s people are hurting, they are discouraged and they need to know that they are not alone and that they can overcome,” she says. “Created to Conquer has a driven mission to empower, inspire and equip others by providing biblical strategies so they may receive healing in order to experience the abundant life that God preordained for them to live.”

Created to Conquer was conceived through Pointzes own experiences of pain, suffering, temptation and failure in life. She whole-heartedly believes the reason she can relate to individuals going through the trials of life is because she has experienced some of the very same issues. “The word of God tells us that all things work together for the good of them Want to advertise? Call (336)340-7844

that love the Lord and have been called according to His purpose,” she says.

“Naturally, when I was in the thick of my battles I could not see this, but now it’s clear that God had His hand upon my life all the time. The key to my calling was that God strategically allowed me to go through the fire, without getting consumed. My life experiences have given me the ability to relate to others and to testify of God’s love and faithfulness.” It is obvious that Pointzes has a burning passion to help all people. Her drive and sincere desire to see others delivered is evident in her tireless and relentless determination to reach anyone that is hurting or in need. Throughout the community she serves as a mentor and case manager.

As a certified mental health and substance abuse counselor, Pointzes is also able to provide immediate assistance for individuals in need of psychological and substance abuse counseling. Intuitively, she combines her personal life experiences, secular education-she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, substance abuse and mental health counseling certifications-Christian education through theological training and Godly wisdom to effectively reach out to all types of individuals.

Perhaps one of the most effective avenues for Pointzes to reach out to people, women in particular, has been Created to Conquer’s annual Women of War conference. In its third year, the conference is a gathering of women that have purposed to come in agreement and stand for families, generations, the government and their purpose. Since the creation of Created to Conquer Pointzes has admitted there have been obstacles and hurdles along the way.

She has experienced lack of support and acceptance, cynicism, and even prejudice toward women in ministry.

Nevertheless, she has been able to view those valley experiences as simply character building exercises that helped strengthen her faith along the journey. In fact, Pointzes has been fueled to be and do more for God and his people. She believes she must do more and press forward because someone’s life is dependent upon her obedience to the will of God. “I’ve made the choice to be the change that I want to see. I have zero tolerance for foolishness,” she says. “I have made a commitment to myself that there is no battle, no situation, and no circumstance that will cause me to miss out on what God has called me to. I have come this far by faith and I plan to continue to pursue, overtake and recover all.”

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Curly=Stretched, loose, loopy “S” curls, bouncy medium ringlets and tight corkscrew curls. Lots of volume, fine texture. Commonly referred to as type 3a, 3b, 3c.

Wavy=Stretched, medium and less defined “S” shaped waves. Lays flatter to the head and won’t bounce. Commonly referred to as 2a, 2b, 2c.

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We Do Things Differently What is Chiropractic?

There are so many different versions of chiropractic that the general population is often confused to what do chiropractors really do? Some chiropractors focus on nutrition and wellness, while some chiropractors focus on your spine, while another chiropractor incorporates physical rehabilitation in to your treatment. Which is the correct version of chiropractic? The answer is all of them.

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal (muscles and bones) system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal (nerve and muscle) complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, and pain in the joints of the arms or legs, or headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Now we can’t comment for all chiropractors, but we can describe the procedures that our employed at one of our HealthSource of the triad offices (Greensboro, High Point and Danville Va.) Our office utilizes broad range diagnostic tools such as x-rays, MRI and diagnostic ultrasound. Our doctors also recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

Doctors of chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate.

Dealing with spinal problems can be very difficult and it will take a bit of detective work to find the right type of treatment most appropriate to correct your specific problem. HealthSource doctors readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care community.

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called the “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

in detail exactly what you suffer from and what you require from the chiropractor. You should enquire about previous experience pertaining to your case so that you can see if the chiropractor is aware of how best to treat your condition.

2. Fundamentally, trust is a very important element so you should also ask for references and recommendations. While many testimonials can be faked, you should still read some of what is on offer so that you can get a general feel for the services offered by HealthSource. It is also worth looking on the internet for any complaints associated with the chiropractor. Such information is usually easy to find through a quick internet search for the relevant state board.

3. You should also inquire about the technique used by each particular chiropractor. There are many different ways to treat back pain and other spinal problems and each chiropractor will advocate a different form.

It is best to ask about the type of treatment right at the start so that you can check if it matches your needs and your comfort level. Some chiropractor’s prefer spinal adjustment techniques others focus on well care. Depending on your tolerance level, you may seek different techniques and it is important to choose a chiropractor that uses techniques that you are comfortable with.

Choosing the right chiropractor can be hard work but at Healthsource of the Triad (Greensboro, High Point and Danville Va.) we make the whole process very easy. We have many years of experience in treating a myriad of cases and understand that no patient is alike. As a result, all treatments and techniques used are unique and specially prescribed depending on the needs of each and every patient. When you come to Healthsource of the Triad locations, you are guaranteed the benefits of experience and expertise so that your problems are minimized as fast as possible.

At Healthsource, we promise tailor-made treatments and the benefit of a vast pool of knowledge and ability. We ensure that you will notice a considerable improvement in your spinal problems within a very short time period. This is because we are committed to the latest developments in the field of science, healthcare and streamlining the solutions related to the different complications.

At HealthSource we know that you and your health concerns are unique. That is why our practice combines the unique talents of traditional Chiropractic, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and massage techniques.

Our multi-specialty team provides you with a non-surgical approach to your pain or injury. HealthSource is committed to providing the highest quality of health services to help restore each patient to optimal health and well being. At HealthSource our goal is to offer relief of pain while working to correct the cause of your condition and maintain your health, with you as an active participant. The most successful health program is devoted to both healing and restoration of complete function.

At Healthsource all our offices utilize Progressive rehabilitation to help all our patients. Progressive Rehab™ is taking chiropractic care to the next level of patient care when it comes to pain relief and injury stabilization.

It combines the most modern, fastest acting chiropractic techniques with cutting edge physical therapy techniques. Progressive Rehab™, the replaces the old outdated treatments and slow acting therapies used in the hope of alleviating your pain. Progressive Rehab™ is the best innovative thing to ever happen in chiropractic, and HealthSource pioneered its development and use and continues to push the envelope to always find new and faster acting techniques. Progressive Rehab™ targets your most painful areas, makes an accurate diagnosis of why you have the pain, eliminates the pain, then fixes or stabilizes the injured area to keep you pain free and functioning at your absolute best.

Why HealthSource?

Fundamentally, you need to ask a few questions before you put yourself in the hands of any chiropractor.

1. The first question relates to your specific needs. The right chiropractor should be able to effectively treat your problem area so be sure to explain

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Wanda & Louis Martin

Martin Janitorial Service Corporation

Three Generations of Entrepreneurs

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Howard Gaither

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t all began in 1953 when Nathaniel Cogdell started his own business. He owned and operated a small restaurant and diner in Newton Grove, N.C. He served breakfast, lunch and dinner to many truck drivers and travelers who stopped by for home cooked meals. In addition to managing the restaurant, Cogdell also was a farmer, owning nearly 70 acres of farmland that produced vegetables, tobacco, cotton and hogs. He believed in hard work and supporting his family. Not only was Cogdell a successful businessman, he was very active in his community. He was the first African American to be appointed as member of the Johnston County grand jury. His goal was to leave a legacy to pass along to his children and grandchildren.

Next to carry the torch of self-employment was Cogdell daughter, Wanda. Along with her husband Louis Martin they have owned and operated Martin Janitorial Service Corporation for the past 36 years in Greensboro. Working out of their home with one contract and only a few cleaning supplies, Louis’ determination and dream was to own his very own business. This dream has materialized with the support and encouragement that Wanda provided.

A family owned commercial cleaning business, they serve Greensboro, Liberty, High Point, Burlington and Raleigh. They provide full service building maintenance with skill professionalism and pride.

Nathaniel Cogdell is the first generation entrpenuer in his family.

His journey began in Johnston County of North Carolina many years ago.

MJSC strongly believes in cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. They realize that while every client is unique, they all have one thing in common. “Each client wants and appreciates a service that specializes in the handling of their particular needs and provides a organized, well trained workforce capable of performing their request” Some of the services offered are General Janitorial Cleaning, Window Washing, Carpet Cleaning and Maintenance, Restroom Santizing, and Recycling. Some of the facilities they serve are Retail Stores, Car Dealerships, Hair Salons and Barbershops, Post Offices, Banks and places of worship.

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MJSC strongly believes in cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. They realize that while every client is unique, they all have one thing in common. “Each client wants and appreciates a service that specializes in the handling of their particular needs and provides a organized, well trained workforce capable of performing their request,” Wanda says. They also strive to maintain high performance and healthy buildings by utilizing a combination of proper practices and environmentally preferred products. Their client base varies from small to large and single to multi-tenant commercial properties.

Wanda Martin attended North Carolina A&T State University.

She later received a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a retired Registered Nurse and Program Administrator with experience supervising over 80 employees. Her knowledge of the cleaning industry and her attentive ear to customer service reflects well upon her versatility and commitment to satisfy customers. Her role at MJSC allows her to administer employee safety programs and manage all human resource related issues that may arise.

Louis Martin joined the Greensboro Fire Department in 1975 and later attended Guilford Technical Community College. There, he earned a associate degree in Fire Science.

Based on the work ethic instilled in him by his father, his commitment to Greensboro’s Fire Department was reflected in his many accomplishments as a firefighter, as he was eventually promoted to Captain. He concluded his accomplished career and retired from the fire department in 2006. Throughout his life, he has worked tirelessly to encourage and reach back to assist other small minority business owners. He has shared his office space and generously shares words of wisdom from his own personal experiences and growth as an entrepreneur. “If I can help someone along the way then my accomplishments in life will mean more than just words,” is his motto.

The eldest of five children born to Lewis and Florence Martin, his dream was not to succeed for himself, but to have something to pass along to his sons. He has accomplished many things by being committed to making and achieving goals, being tactful, zealous, dedicated and prayerful. He often speaks of his dads dream of owning a new truck, a dream never realized due to his fathers death as a young man. In 1996, Louis purchased and renovated the current headquarters for MJSC located at 320 E. Sycamore Street. In 36 years, under his leadership the business has grown from just one employee to one full time and 45 partime associates.

Louis and Wanda have faced many challenges in business.

Both have worked fulltime jobs while managing a business, and say there have been many sleepless nights to ensure that their customer needs are met. One of the biggest challenges are bidding for contracts in such a competitive market. Marketing your business with limited dollars can be difficult, but is very significant to maintain and acquire new business. “Money was tight at first with all of the overhead expenses of a small business,” they say. Stretching a dollar was a lesson taught to Louis by his father and father-in-law.

The Martins hope to inspire other young adults to dream big and work hard. In addition to leaving a legacy for their children, they aim to give back to the community in some fashion. They also hope to be the best small business possible and to enjoy the benefits of their hard work. By proving others with employment, they take pride in knowing that are helping others make ends meet during these tough economic times.

Recently they hired a young man that had spent time in prison.

He had never received a paycheck in his life but had received job training. Wanda says she felt that he needed a second chance and MJSC was able to give it to him.

Their children Louis Demar and David Durand have also followed in their parents footsteps and decided to be self employed also. In a partnership with Kim Gordon, they own and operate the Snack Bar, a full service upscale restaurant and bar in downtown Greensboro. Their vision is to be one of Greensboro’s finest places to eat. Their mission is to provide every meal as a memorable culinary experience.

The Snack Bar opened on April 12th, 2011. Loius Demar had a vision that one day he would also own a business. Watching his dad walk under the legacy of his grandfather Nathaniel Cogdell, it was natural for him to one day operate his very own business.

After realizing this, he planned and made contacts to make his dream come true.

The Snack Bar opens early for breakfast. All day long the menu offeres gourmet pancakes, Belgium Waffles, Omelets, Muffins, and Stuffed Crossiants. Lunch and dinner includes Wings, Catfish Nuggets, Chicken and Waffles, Chicken Salad, Fish Po Boy, and Texas Rueben. Their signature special is the Potato Swirl, two large potatos sliced as a spiral on a stick, dusted with signature flavors and deep fried. The Snack bar opens early and closes late at night and are open 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday.

Louis Demar Martin, the youngest son of Louis and Wanda, graduated from Southeast High School in Greensboro. He attended East Carolina University and worked parttime for his father at MJSC. David Durand Martin is the eldest son of Louis and Wanda.

He graduated from Southeast High School and attended North Carolina State University and also worked parttime for his father at MJSC.

Pictured from left to right are MJSC employees Dwight Raynor, owners Wanda and Loius, Shirley Shoffner, and Serigo Cruz.

Snack Bar owners Louis Demar Martin, Kim Gordon, and David Durand Martin.

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Radiant Beauty

By Beauty Experts Marquel & Marquis Bohannon

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Perhaps you are tired of your skin looking dull, and lifeless. Knowing your skin is one of the most important entities to staying an ageless beauty. Proper skin care regimens should be in place for daily routines for everyone. The first steps to looking youthful and creating flawless looking skin to maintain your skins healthy glow by drink water proper food intake and most importantly, investing in great maintenance products that will give our skin a healthy glow almost instantly.

What type of skin do I have?

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There are various types of skin, Normal, Combination, Oily, or Dry. However we will focus on Oily skin types. If your skin is acne prone or always oily then you have overactive oil glands, so your skin may be Oily. Most African Americans have oily skin so don’t worry it keeps us looking youthful.

If I have oily skin what products should I use?

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If you have oily skin then the best products to use are products that are oil free with natural pore closing ingredients like lemon and grapefruit. These products reduce oil by doing a light exfoliation and removing excess dirt and oil to refresh your skin. Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa has a great Cleansing System that will keep your skin flawless and refreshed.

Step One

Use the Papaya Enzyme Cleanser (This cleanser is of citrus properties and foams on contact to remove excess debris, oil, and makeup while dislodging dull surfaces and brighten up the skins surface).

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After you have cleansed your skin use the Vitamin C Toner which helps to balance excess oil, neutralizes free radicals and gently exfoliates. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant derived from citrus fruits. Lemon and grapefruit promote circulation and help prevent damage created by sunlight.

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Lastly use our oil-free Hydrating Moisture Gel for all skin types, which keeps your skin looking youthful.

When it comes to taking care of your skin always remember to maintain its ph balance and youthfulness by using the proper products and ingredients for your skin type. Some people would go to any lengths to have beautiful, healthy and radiant skin. Bovanti has discovered the secret with our unique natural and healthy skin care system designed to go beneath the surface. Our goal is to diminish the signs of aging and promote healthy skin at any age!

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This One’s For The Boys

BACK TO SCHOOL! Are you ready to be named “best dressed”? This school year it’s all about being well put together with accessories, jean jackets, screen tees and clean lines.

Accessories include glasses, watches, bracelets and some say shoes. Don’t be afraid to wear bright color sneakers to make your out it stand out!

Pair your black jeans with a bright colored screen tee to make an effortless but cool look. Don’t forget to add an accessory.

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Cargo shorts are a must for the HOT days throw on a fun tee and one of those necessary accessories.

Abbria McWhite Pair your black jeans with a bright colored screen tee to make an effortless but cool look.

Don’t forget to add an accessory.

When dressing for a more upscale event skinny ties are definitely a do !

Instead of a jean jacket try a thin cardigan during summer months with your tee for a more polished look!

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Fashion, clothes, shoes and accessories have been a major part of my life since I can remember. Girls day out with my mother consisted of shopping, breakfast and more shopping. We went from Bloomingdales to Target but it didn’t matter as long as we were surrounded by appealing apparel and plenty of options.

I have always loved fashion, style and watching the smile on a persons face as they realize looking great makes you feel even better. Although fashion has been an influential and notable part of my life since a young age, God has recently given me the courage to pursue my passion and dreams.

A short while ago I started my own blog and began writing for Examiner.com.

I am also a personal shopper for close friends and extended family. Loving all things that are fashion comes very natural to me. I spend my days researching new designers and fashion trends and my nights online shopping and finding good deals. I have never met a shoe I didn’t like and retail therapy is a constant reliever of daily stress.

But enough about me, I hope you enjoy the fashion tips and let the shopping begin!

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Irish Powers

A Step Ahead Tutorial Service

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Brad McKenzie

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s the child of an educator and 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper, Irish Powers of Charlotte has accomplished a lot of things in her life. She has obtained a bachelor’s degree in speech communications with a Speech/Mass Communications minor in Journalism from North Carolina A & T State University, and moved to Maryland and worked as a public affairs specialist at the U.S. State Department. After completing her task there, she set out to fulfill a childhood dream to serve as a flight attendant. For the next 13 years, she flew the friendly skies as an attendant for U.S. Airways.

During her career as a flight attendant the tragedy of 911 encouraged her to change her career path. Residing in Charlotte, Powers obtained employment with the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System so that she could stay closer to home and spend more time with her husband and two daughters. She served as a technology associate, instructional assistant and Title 1 tutor. Her responsibilities included helping students reach grade level performance in reading and math. She has also worked with children who had learning disabilities.

“I discovered a love for educating and was very passionate about the academic success of the students. There were encounters that told me that the educational field was where I needed to be and I could have a great impact on the lives of children,” said Powers. Her gratification prompted her to do even greater things and reach for higher heights. In March 2011, she started her own business, A Step Ahead Tutorial Service, LLC. Located in the University area of Charlotte, A Step Ahead Tutorial Service, LLC is geared towards students that need additional academic support outside the classroom , while also providing enrichment for students that just want to stay a step ahead in their academics. Additional services are offered to students with disabilities such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), Dyslexia and Dysgraphia and for students that need extra help with standardized testing, SAT Prep, EOG Prep and more. Most of the tutoring takes place in the public libraries.

Often with the busy schedules of the parents and tutors, they are able to tutor at the students home. “Our mission is to help children not only learn the skills and strategies that are being taught in the classroom but to master their skills and knowledge so that they can take them with them from grade to grade,” says Powers. They provide one-on-one tutoring with the student using qualified teachers and tutors that are knowledgeable of the curriculum and different strategies used in the classrooms. Some of the subjects they provide tutoring assistance with are reading comprehension, math, science, social studies and phonics.

“Everything is focused around the students’ success,” says Powers.

With the assistance of other educators who also have a love and passion for helping others, Powers is able to assess the students to find out what their strengths and weaknesses are. Then they are able to tailor lessons to each individual students’ needs. “Some students learn differently, so when we work with the student we are able to teach the way they learn,” she says.

Some students may be hands on, some may be visual. In a classroom setting with 25 to 30 students to one teacher, Powers states that students are forced to learn skills one way and teachers only have a certain amount of time to teach the lessons. “Unfortunately, because of this the lessons are taught short and choppy and are only introduced to the student. If a student doesn’t learn the way the lesson is being taught, it will cause the student to have low test scores on their weekly, quarterly and end of grade test,” she says. “The students will have learning gaps that will eventually hurt and complicate the learning process in high grade levels.

Tutors reinforce skills introduced in the classroom, re-teach the lessons and give the students the extra practice until the skills and objectives are learned and the knowledge is mastered.”

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At A Step Ahead Tutorial Service the tutors follow along with the lessons being taught in the classroom. They also communicate with the teacher to make sure that students stay on track to becoming a successful student.

Powers says many other tutorial programs place students on curriculum other than what is available in the classroom. “When that happens the students have to keep up with two curriculums, which can confuse and frustrate the student even more,” she explains. When possible an administrator from A Step Ahead may visit and attend conferences with the parents to ensure the success of the student.

Powers also provides a service that operates out of day care centers. Just recently she obtained a contract with a day care center, where we are able to teach the three and four year olds beginning phonics and sight words.

The program that is being used allows the children to learn to read before they enter Kindergarten.

“Doing what I do is very rewarding especially when I hear of the success stories of students my program has assisted,” says Powers. There is a young lady that she tutored while in 5th grade. She excelled in middle school and was a member of an honor society in high school, and received a full scholarship to attend college. Her current staff consists of three tutors.

By the end of the year she has plans to expand to 10 to 15 tutors. “We are hoping that we will actually be able to bring on board some of the teachers that were laid off and put them back to work and expand to surrounding cities,” says Powers.

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Gail Bernardo

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or most women their hair is their pride and glory. Trenton, N.J. native, Gail Bernardo began wearing lace hair wigs three years ago. Her hair had been damaged due to being over processed from chemicals. She wanted to be “chemical free” but wasn’t sure on how to go about the process. While searching for solutions for her problem, she learned about the process of lace hair wigs on the internet. She visited a local boutique and purchased her first hair system in 2008.

Bernardo says she was very pleased with the system. She received a considerable amount of positive feedback on her new look. On her next visit to the boutique where she made her purchase, she shared the feedback with the shop owner. Her excitement lead to a job offer. While working there, she experienced the effect the hair system had on other clients. “I encountered many individuals from all walks of life with hair loss issues,” she says. “I saw how the clients were grateful and thankful for the service that I provided.” At this point, she says she realized a passion to help people.

After managing the hair boutique for three years, Bernardo says she stepped out on faith and started her own business. She didn’t have much money, and resorted to renting a small space until things changed. “After four months I realized that the business was growing and I sought help from family members to open my own boutique,” she says. On August 10, 2010, the doors of Invisilace Wigs opened in Raleigh.

Invisilace Wigs is a full-service hair replacement provider. They service many customers who suffer from hair loss and find themselves impacted by the side effects of medications prescribed to treat cancer, allergies and other life-changing health issues. Some of these conditions include alopecia, lupus, thyroid deficiency, chemicals and gastric bypass surgery. Bernardo says, “We provide services to the whole person with solutions that inspire self-confidence and self esteem.” Her company remains dedicated to providing quality services at an affordable price while keeping their clients’ needs as their main objective. “Our goal is to pamper you and reveal your individuality and natural beauty,” she says.

Most of Bernardo’s clients are professional individuals. They all come to her for many different reasons, but she knows them all, even by their name. Invisilace Wigs isn’t your typical hair boutique. They love the relaxed and private atmosphere and they are always excited about their next appointment. “I thank God for them; they are individuals from all walks of life and have inspired me in so many ways,” Bernardo says. Far from the traditional setting of a hair salon, she provides a calm and soothing atmosphere that incorporates consultation and education about her products, as well as the privacy that she feels all of her clients deserve. “Making people feel good about themselves and restoring their confidence is what it’s all about. Every day I go home knowing that I have made a difference in someone’s life,” she says.

Customer service ranks number one in Bernardo’s business. Clients should expect to receive quality service and on time and every time. “We don’t over book clients.

What our customers think of our service and the quality of our products is very important to us,” says Bernardo. The staff of Invisilace Wigs is not only highly trained and skilled professionals; they are also committed to meeting their customer needs on a continual basis. In addition to Bernardo, the staff of Invisilace Wigs includes Terry Weaver, Shameka Brandon and Timary Gary.

Bernardo says she would love to add other beauty services for her clients to have all their beauty needs (body massages, pedicures, body waxing, facial and natural nail service) met at one location. She also says she would like to focus on the clients who have a medical necessity, especially children. “I would like to work in collaboration with cancer centers and hospitals and donate hair units to children of low income families,” she says. She personally attest to the benefits of her hair units, she encourages any individuals who may suffer from the same ailments to seek her services and restore the confidence and self appreciation that may have been lost. Invisilace Hair Wigs is a great way to enhance someone’s beauty and overall appearance.

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Signature Soundz Band Information Provided by Larry Graves Photos by Larry Graves

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ignature Soundz was formed by Larry Graves – Bassist and Leader, in April of 2005. Graves started his music career at an early age with his brothers while writing and playing music. He was the bassist for Greensboro based bands Covacus & Sweet Dreams. From there he went on to play for Tom Brown (Jamaican Funk), Pastor Donnie McClurkin and Gospel group Todd Curry and Focus. Later he formed a local band known as Fatjoy which enjoyed much success under his leadership. Graves has worked with numerous local bands, musicians, and churches. He is in high demand in choirs, churches, and in studio sessions. His melodic and funky style is enough to get anyone into the groove.

Graves, Jeff, and Derrick played together off and on, for several years, with many different bands. In April of 2005, they decided to join forces and formed the Signature Soundz band.

They have evolved over the last six years into one of Greensboro’s finest band, specializing in Jazz, R&B, Blues, Neo-Soul, and Gospel.

Each member of Signature Soundz is a well rounded musician. They have played, sang and entertained audiences in many venues and settings from Sunday morning Praise and Worship, Wedding ceremonies, receptions, and small acoustic jazz venues and at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. They have opened for the Commodores as the back-up band for international recording artist Sybil.

Graves says there is no performance is too big or too small for Signature Soundz.

They have played for the NAACP’s Annual Harvest Ball, the International Civil Rights Museum’s Black and White Ball, Club Fifth Seasons, and various private functions throughout the Southeastern United States.

Each member of Signature Soundz uses their gift of music to make listeners feel good.

Kerry started singing in church choirs at the age of four. By the wise old age of six, she had experienced her first time leading the choir through a song, one Sunday morning.

Continuing on through her life, she has sang in many churches and received many accolades for directing the youth choir at Chapel Hill when she was 14 to her work teaching children to sing and record in the studio. It is easy to recognize her passion for singing. Live in person, Kerry delivers the real thing.

Greensboro. While playing Keyz & Drumz from a very early age, she went on to play in her high school marching band, enabling her to play with some of the most talented musicians and artists in the area. She has played with local bands Kilowatt, Covacus, Ebonique, and the world famous Barbara Weathers of Atlantic Star. She has performed in opening acts for Boney James, BWB, Cameo, and many others. Robin’s love for perfection and creativity are topped only by her love for God.

Derrick is a multi-talented musician and has worked professionally with American Idol runner up Diana DeGarmo, Teddy Riley formally of Guy and Blackstreet. Derrick is the Director of Music at two large churches in Charlotte, NC, where he operates his production facility and publishing company. A talented musician, producer and songwriter, he is destined for greatness.

Signature Soundz work very closely with a host of other talented individuals, including a 3-piece horn section, and several very talented Saxophone players. “We bring it… whatever you want to hear, that is,” says Graves.

Maurice plays with numerous local bands in the Triad area, (High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem). He is also Director of Music at a church in Kernersville, NC. His smooth drumming, technical prowess, tight pocket and first tenor vocal range are the foundation of an experience you don’t want to miss.

Robin grew up a preacher’s kid, “PK” in

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Sherwin Evans

Perfect Lenz Photography

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Perfect Lenz Photography

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herwin LaMont Evans is a passionate Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Perfectionist and lover of Art and Technology. After working for 20 years in the corporate world as an Information Technology Professional, he says the desire for Photography continued to draw him back to his passion of art and visual imagery.

A native of Greensboro, Evans started shooting and designing in 1990 after attending a wedding and noticing that the wedding programs were lacking the care and design that was applied to the other wedding details. Soon after this experience, he started his own photography business, Perfect Lenz Photography. “PerfectLenz Photography is where Passion, Image and Perfection transforms into one positive moment in time through the combination of technology and Visual Artistry,” says Evan.

He says his most memorable wedding was the first wedding he shot solo. More than the wedding was his daughter’s reaction to the final product. “My daughters saw me on the computer a lot but never fully understood what I was creating,” he says. On this particular day they accompanied him as he delivered the final product to the bride and groom. After viewing the photos they proceeded to view the DVD Wedding Keepsake Movie. By the end of the show, Evan says the bride was crying tears of joy along with her mother. “As we left, my daughter said to me… ‘Dad I see why you do this, it makes people happy. Great job!’”

The most popular 2011 wedding package averages around $850.00 but Evans weddings range from $650.00 (the base package which includes formals only) to the $1650 package (with all the bells and whistles). Custom Packages are also made available.

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Duncan

Butler

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reensboro native Duncan Alson Butler was born in into a family full of musical talents. Duncan’s father, the late Charles Alson Butler, recorded several gospel songs with the King Stars Quartet. The Butler family sang as a family and his mother and siblings have been involved in various aspects of music including church musicians, music teachers and band members.

Butler began his musical journey at the age of nine when his family recorded a song written by his mother titled “I’m Looking for a Home”. In his high school years, he taught himself to play the piano and would go onto play in his schools orchestra for six years.

Duncan continued his musical career by performing in several venues at the Apollo Theater.

He also participated in several musical competitions where he placed as the regional winner of the 1987 Budweiser Showcase and first place in 1999 of the Great American Gospel Fest in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In 2000, Butler was a featured artist on Inspiration across America, a national radio show.

Butler has always aspired to touch other lives through his music. He has been privileged to perform for many phenomenal men and women such as Maya Angelo, Jessie Jackson, Martin Luther King III, Maxine Waters and other musical producers and artists. Duncan serves in his community as the Minister of Music for two local churches and is actively involved as a volunteer for several non-profit organizations. Butler is a member of the Association for Disciples Musicians and assistant chapter representative for Gospel Music Workshop of America (Greensboro Chapter). He owns and operates Music by Duncan, where he teaches keyboard for ages five through adulthood. He also contracts with Guilford Preparatory Academy and Erwin Montessori Schools to provide grade level children music lessons.

Duncan has played for countless churches and has volunteered with various nonprofit organizations such as The Red Cross, Moses Cone Hospital, McLeanville’s Prison, Urban Ministry and has recently became a DUNCAN ALSON BUTLER Stephan Chaplain.

With all the notable things he has accomplished out of passion and much time he has given of himself from the heart, Butler is now fighting for his life. Five years ago, he was diagnosed with kidney disease, which has worsened to stage-4 kidney failure. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical to his survival, and he was recently added to the transplant waiting list at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. This family man has been married to his wife Kimberly for 10 years, which has produced two daughters. Butler is looking forward to the lifesaving transplant that will give him back his normal, healthy life and allow him to spend many years watching his children grow up.

Butler is now fighting for his life. Five years ago, he was diagnosed with kidney disease, which has worsened to Stage-4 Kidney failure. Doctors say a Kidney Transplant is critical to his survival, and he was recently added to the transplant waiting list at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is looking forward to the lifesaving transplant that will give him back his normal, healthy life and allow him to spend many years watching his children grow up.

The cost of a kidney transplant is approximately $250,000 and that’s only the beginning. Even with health coverage, Butler faces considerable medical expenses related to his transplant. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications.

The cost of post-transplant medications can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month – and they are as critical to his survival as the transplant itself. The National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) is working with volunteers and supporters to help relieve the growing burden of expenses for Butler and his family. NFT has been assisting transplant patients with advocacy and fundraising support for 28 years.

Butler is asking for your help. Your gift of any amount will enable NFT to provide Butler with the financial support he desperately needs. Please visit www. transplants.org to make a secure online donation. Click on Patients We Help and search for Duncan Butler or if you would like to become an organ donor and help patients like Butler, please visit online at www.transplants.org.

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