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Shabba Parker

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Mary Ann Adams of T/E Accounting & Tax

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ary Ann Adams has a great deal on her plate. She owns several tax and accounting businesses and teaches tax preparation and planning. Her days usually run from 8 a.m. until very late at night, covering several miles each day as she travels from Greensboro to Raleigh, and many points in between. However, there is nothing she can’t handle because as she puts it, “it’s my passion.”

Adams is the founder and owner of T/E General Accounting and Tax Services as well as the franchises Los Taxes Terrelonge and Los Taxes Uno Plus. Through her businesses, she is able to offer bookkeeping and general accounting services, consulting in business structure, compilation reports, and of course tax preparation. Her small business clients range from a transportation industry and restaurants owners to lawn care companies, and healthcare clinics.

On any given day Adams’ schedule might include crisscrossing the state and switching gears from consulting on a new business structure to data entry on client’s returns. Her versatility is endless.

Despite the varying financial/accounting needs and requirements of all of Adams’ clients, it’s not difficult for her to service them because she’s has quite a bit of experience working in the field. In other words, she knows exactly what she is doing. Adams has been an accountant for over thirty (30) years and a tax expert for over 10 years. With degrees in business administration, accounting and marketing, Adams knows exactly what she is doing.

Enrolled Agents, like Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), have unlimited practice rights. This means they are unrestricted as to which taxpayers they can represent, which types of tax matters they can handle, and IRS offices they can represent clients before which they practice. Unlike Attorneys and CPA’s who may or may not specialize in taxes, all Enrolled Agents specialize in taxation. While CPA’s and Attorney are licensed by their state, Enrolled Agents are federally licensed.

“I had a great mentor who showed me the best way to do things and how to do many different things,” she said. “Some people that do taxes are not accountants.”

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“I don’t just do taxes. I do tax planning. I tell you what will happen in the future if you don’t take care of certain things with your taxes.”

Continued from previous page In addition to handling the financial “back end” for businesses, Adams makes sure to educate her clients; at least to those who want to know. “We do [bookkeeping and taxes] for them,” she says. “But we also teach them how to keep their own books. We explain tax law and regulation and the dos’ and don’ts of running their business, what will benefit them and what will work best for their situation. We don’t just do taxes. We do tax planning! We review with our clients the possible of what might happen in the future if they don’t take certain steps with their income. We don’t just give you your taxes and take off, clients need to know what’s going on with your taxes. ” Contrary to what most people believe, Adams says there’s no such thing as “tax season” to a professional tax preparer. “Tax season is not just January through April 15.

There are different deadlines.

Corporations are March 15; individual and partnerships are normal April 15, however, this year its’ April 18 ; non-profits are May 15; then June is the deadline for overseas assets; September is the deadline for corporations who got extensions and whose fiscal year ends in July; and October 15 for individual who filed extensions. And, don’t forget payroll, sales, estimate, excise taxes deadline. ”

“September through December, we are preparing for the new tax season and teaching classes. So taxes never end.

Most people think taxes end on April 15; they do not”.

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Adams said, “September through December, we are normal preparing for the new tax season and teaching classes. So taxes never end!

Most people think taxes end on April 15; they do not.”

In 2015, looking toward the future of Adam’s expanded her business, brought into the Los Taxes Corporation franchise. It wasn’t that she didn’t already have enough business coming her way, rather it’s because she recognized the potential of a new market.

“She purchased the franchise mainly because we wanted to brand out into Hispanic and Latino culture. It is the largest and fastest growing group in North America and will probably double by the year 2020,” she said. “There’s a lot of fraud and people take advantage of them and she would like to help them do their taxes correctly.”

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In order to stay on top of the constantly changing tax laws and codes, Adams spends a significant amount of time in continuing education classes, workshops, conferences and reading nearly anything she can get her hands on to stay “in the loop” and help her clients as best her ability. She says, “The more I know, the more I can educate my clients, so I study all the time.”

Adams gives a great deal of advice to others, not for compensation, but because she simply wants people to know what they are doing and have the proper information to do it correctly. Although her time is strained and severely limited for what she calls the “social scene”, Adams makes time for her children and grandchildren. Family-oriented, she says spending time with her family is how she stays grounded and relaxed.

Indeed, Adams is in high demand, but that not stopping her from looking to the future. She has her sights set on establishing an office in Charlotte as well as a national presence. “She sees herself as establishing the first black accounting firm in the country. There’s no real black accounting firm out there, she said.

“However, I’m so personal that it hard to duplicate h myself.”

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habowanna Parker aka “Shabba” is a native of New Jersey. Now living in Raleigh, N.C., the entrepreneur chose to step out on faith and opened Naveah Designs Hair Studio.

She began this journey at a very young age while working under the guidance of Tim Johnson of Tim Johnson International Studios. While working under his leadership she began to cultivate the gift that she already had inside of her which moved her from being a receptionist to an Assistant.

During this time she was able to gleam from fellow stylist Tonya Montague, Alnita Johnson, and Angela Griffin while perfecting her craft. She was very persistent and driven to pursue her passion and soon furthered her knowledge of healthy hair care by attending Sherill’s Beauty School. She completed her cosmetology license in 2010 at Mitchell’s Hairstyling Academy.

Shabba has used her chair as a place to minister, not only to the healthy aspect of her clients hair but as a place where the broken have found God and where able to be healed.

Transformation has taken place both on the inside and outside at Naveah Design Studios.

Once Shabba received her license, she felt empowered and determined to make a difference in the lives of others that walk through the doors of her studio. She has also created an event just for the younger ladies that is held at Naveah Designs Studio the second Sunday of every month. This event is geared towards building their self esteem, and teaching them how to be a Princess. These young ladies have a chance to be pampered by licensed professionals from head to toe. Since this is a community event various entrepreneurs and community members also sponsor young ladies to attend as well.

Shabba realizes that she could not have done this without God, but also having a strong support system. Shabba is married to Tracy Parker that has been with her through every step of this journey. From their union they have four beautiful children including Hasan, Caleb, Jalen and Trecinda. Shabba says that with God all things are possible, but you have to believe. h

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éGrant Taylor was born in 1967. He is a native of Angier, North Carolina where he spent his early years growing up in an underprivileged neighborhood. Upon graduating from high school in Garner, North Carolina, LéGrant studied Printing Technology at Chowan College.

The Front Pew

A resident of Garner since 1992, LéGrant is employed full-time as a Printing Press Operator. He makes time to paint any time he can, including nights and weekends.

LéGrant describes his yet developing style as a unique blend of several different styles. In his paintings, he attempts to bring the viewer into the actual event of the painting. His “Know Looking Back” and “Crabversation” paintings are perfect examples of his style. In “Know Looking Back”, the viewer is positioned with the subjects looking ahead with promise to something greater born from the wisdom and knowledge of the past.

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Having received no formal art training outside of a junior high school art class, LéGrant is a self taught artist who uses oil on canvas to paint from the soul’s eye. He started painting and discovered this new talent when he was 40 years old.

When LéGrant was in kindergarten, doctors discovered he was legally blind in his left eye due to a birth defect. LéGrant views this visual impairment as a “gift” that gives him the unique perspective exhibited in his art.

LéGrant credits his drive to create and share art first to God, and then to his mother who always told him “there is nothing you cannot do and always do your best.” Other inspirations and support in his life are his wife, sons, brothers, mother-in-law, father, and many other family and friends. h

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“The fish we serve tomorrow Has not been caught yet”

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itzgerald’s Seafood is the fulfillment of a long time dream of John Fitzgerald Hankins, of Bolivia, North Carolina. The fifth child of fourteen children, John knew at an early age that he wanted to open a seafood restaurant and did so, in 2009. Serving calabash-style seafood with home style sides, chopped BBQ and chicken, it is John’s vision to provide excellent customer service, quality meals, and an enjoyable dinning experience.

Additionally, Fitzgerald’s offers takeout and dine-in options, and are able to host parties in house and cater off-site events.

They offer a full menu of items that include fried seafood entrees such as Flounder, Catfish, Whole Flounder, Oysters, Clam Strips, Salmon Patties, Talipia, Trout, Shrimp, Scallops, and Deviled Crabs. Their Broiled seafood platters include Flounder, Catfish, Trout, Oysters, Talipia, Whole Flounder (Grilled), Scallops, and Atlantic Salmon. They also offer Pan Seared Shrimp, Hot and Cold Boiled Shrimp, and Snow Crab Legs.

In addition to Fried Chicken, Fried Pork Chops, Rib Eyes, and Pork Barbecue, Fitzgerald’s menu is jazzed up with additional tasteful items including Calamari, Oyster Stew, New England Clam Chowder, and Brunswick Stew. They also have delicious burgers such as a Shrimp and Oyster Burger.

Stop by Fitzgerald’s Seafood today and enjoy some of the best seafood that North Carolina has to offer. h

Pictured with General Manager Karen Smith (blue shirt) are members of the Fitzgerald’s Seafood staff.

Hours of Operation

Monday: Private Events Only Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm Friday & Saturday: 11am (Open After Hours for Special Events) Sunday: 11am-7pm

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hayla Hilton has always been the type of person to be genuinely happy for others’ successes, but there came a point when she began to question, “When will it be my time?”

It wasn’t as though she wasn’t successful in her own right.

A professional educator for the last nine years, Hilton had master’s degrees in elementary education and school administration. She taught in the classroom for five years before she transitioned to becoming a curriculum coordinator, working with teachers; and she’s even licensed to be a principal. Nevertheless, she recognized there was something else that was plaguing her heart.

She simply wasn’t content.

Following a break-up in a long-time relationship, Hilton began struggling with certain aspects of her life; things that were beginning to become hindrances in her life. “I struggled and asked God, ‘when am I going to get married. When will it be my time? When will all these things that I’ve planned for myself happen?’” she questioned.

Through sincere prayer and even somewhat questioning the direction of her life, Hilton says God revealed to her that there were certain things in her life that were becoming road blocks to her happiness – namely, contentment and specifically the fact that she basically didn’t have any.

God began to show Hilton that she wasn’t content because she fell short in so many other areas of her life that ultimately produce contentment.

Doubt, distrust, fear, jealousy, a hardened heart, patience and lack of peace reigned in her life. It wasn’t until she realized the issues that she was able to deal with them, through the grace of God. “I saw all of these in my life, particularly through my broken relationship,” she said. Not only did God show her the areas where she needed to grow, but she said that He showed her that those very same, detrimental characteristics are the things that are stopping most people from living their lives in satisfaction because they’re worried about the things that are out of their control.

It wasn’t long before Hilton was given the mandate to utilize the very things that were at one point her stumbling block as a resource to help others. In December 2015, she published “Chasing Contentment: Freely Living Life Through any Circumstance”. The book is divided into 10 chapters; eight of them deal directly with those issues she struggled with and she believes other struggle with as well.

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Listen & Believe “We all have challenges that get in the way and keep us from living the lives we want to live. We must find the core of what we need to live content lives in Jesus Christ,” she said.

It took some time, admitting she allowed procrastination to side track her progress too long, but simply sitting down and literally writing the book through her own experiences was cathartic as well as spiritually healing. All the while God was inspiring her to write, he was also leading her to specific scriptures that combat and align with the debilitating and staggering issues that hinder so many people from progressing in their lives.

Written in a conversational tone, “Chasing Contentment” takes the reader through Hilton’s personal journey of overcoming the things that were holding her back, while inviting them to utilize the intertwined scriptures and take self-examination of themselves.

Although Hilton, now understands that a part of her purpose is to use writing as a specific tool to minister to people, it was never something that she aspired to do.

“I wasn’t interested in writing books at all, but the more I prayed and tried to figure out my purpose on earth, God revealed to me that I’m supposed to be a writer,” she said. “I was thinking my next step would be to find a job as a principal and move into that seamlessly, but it hasn’t worked out that way; so I’m actually living my book. I have to be content, realizing it’s just not time for me to have that position at this time. I have to wait on God and see the direction he’s leading me in.”

Undoubtedly, she says (the wait) has been frustrating, but more importantly it has taught her yet another lesson. “I discovered that you might be content in one area, but not in another area. So I think it’s a process,” Hilton said. “We have to continually move toward contentment and keep striving for it because things happen and life shifts; situations shift and things don’t always work out they way we think they should. So we just have to sit and wait on God, knowing that He has a plan.”

While she is waiting, Hilton isn’t just sitting back twiddling her fingers. She’s putting her own advice into action and is working on her second book, “Peace Promises.” The idea for her sophomore book came from a chapter in “Chasing Contentment” called “Peace not Pieces.” “Peace Promises” focuses on all promises of peace that God has given unto those who serve him.

While the second book is not quite ready for publication, Hilton is certainly spreading the word and using every opportunity possible to not only spread the word about her first book, which she now offers an accompanying workbook, but she’s more excited and determined to encourage and help people live out their purpose.

“My passion has always been for children and to see them be successful, but I think my passion has expanded and now I really want people to know who they are and to be fully functioning in that,” she said. “I think a lot of people spend time stuck in something they don’t want to be in; stuck in jobs and relationships. I want people to know who they are and know who God created them to be; figure that out quickly and then run with it.” h

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elping individuals with hair loss or thinning hair is a passion for Gail Bernardo. She understands it to be part of her calling and she doesn’t take it lightly. Her company is a full service hair replacement provider.

She services women, children and men who suffer hair loss due to various issues and circumstances ranging from Alopecia, chemotherapy, and chemical over processing to burn victims, Lupus, Thyroid deficiency and other life-changing health issues.

Bernardo says, “We provide services to the whole person with solutions that inspire self-confidence and selfesteem.” Her company remains dedicated to providing quality services at an affordable price while keeping its clients’ needs as its main objective. “Our goal is to pamper you and reveal your individuality and natural beauty,” she says.

It all started when Bernardo decided, as a professional working in a courtroom, she needed a protective and attractive hair style while she was transitioning her hair back to its natural state. She began wearing lace front wigs and loved it so much she eventually began working within the industry.

“While working for a hair replacement company I encountered individuals from all walks of life with hair loss issues. I began to see the importance of having beautiful hair and how it contributes to one’s positive self-image, particularly those who have lost their hair through chemotherapy,” she said. “My passion to help others look and feel good drove me to this business.

Every day I go home knowing that I made a difference in someone’s life.”

“My passion to help others look and feel good drove me to this business. Every day I go home knowing that I made a difference in someone’s life.”

Bernardo often reassured her clients that she understood them and what they were experiencing.

Certainly, she did sympathize with her clients and had true compassion towards them, but the fact of the matter was that she couldn’t truly empathize with them, because she had never been in their shoes or had to deal with their problems.

In 2014, everything changed, including Bernardo’s status. After a series of misdiagnoses, and a severe health scare, she was informed she had Multiple Myeloma – a cancer of the body’s plasma. The diagnosis was devastating, but Bernardo was relieved to finally know what was wrong with her body. She ultimately had a very successful, stem-cell transplant, spending only three weeks recovering in the hospital.

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“I had a chance to really experience what my clients were going through and it was really devastating because so many times I would share with them that I understood what it was like to not have any hair, but I really didn’t understand because it hadn’t happened to me”.

Continued from previous page Although her surgery went very well, Bernardo was yet plagued with a feeling akin to what she could only describe as hypocrisy. “When I lost all my hair and I looked at myself in the mirror I felt like I owed my clients an apology,” she said. “I had a chance to really experience what my clients were going through and it was really devastating because so many times I would share with them that I understood what it was like to not have any hair, but I really didn’t understand because it hadn’t happened to me.”

“Even though my hair did come back, I felt God gave me an opportunity to experience what I do every day for others and rethink taking hair for granted. I had hair down my back, and then I was bald. I have a different kind of passion for men, women and children who lose their hair.

I’m thankful I went through what I went through because it gave me a different type of passion for my clients.”

Invisilace Wigs offers top-of-the-line service and products. Clients are treated with a private, free consultation where Bernardo is able to examine the client’s hair in a relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere without any intimidating factors or faces. Customers are able to essentially design the type of unit they want. They can choose its density (thick or thinness), color, texture, size and shape, and cap type as well as determine if they need a full or partial unit. Starting at $240, Bernardo’s units are made with 100 percent human hair and can be removed daily or adhered to the head for 6-8 weeks. They are so versatile certain types can last eight months to a year with maintenance; unquestionably an investment worth every penny.

“I want people to know when you’re in business it’s for a reason that you are providing a service. I deal with people all day long with hair loss issues and they tell me their stories. They are burn victims; children with Alopecia talking about how kids pick with them or take their wigs off. When you get a chance to experience it, it takes you to a whole different level of service,” she said.

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Being diagnosed with cancer surely wasn’t something that Bernardo anticipated, but she views it as the catalyst that deepened her relationship with God. Moreover, she says she knows it was God that gave her the wisdom to continue pushing through her health issues until she was properly diagnosed. Even though she was forced to step away from work, by the grace of God bills were paid and she didn’t experience any lack; to that she will eternally be grateful.

Bernardo isn’t just an enthusiast and supporter, but she is fully licensed as a natural hair stylist and has been working within the industry since 2008. Now when she consults and works with clients her approach is completely different. After every battle and storm she faced, she says it was her faith that brought her through. h

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Outside The Box Thinking

3. Be A Little Illogical: It is a peculiarly Western trait to want to tie things up in neat bundles. We prefer solutions to problems, and answers to questions.

To be creative, you need to be comfortable with things that don’t fit.

This type of behavior allows you to life out of your typical pattern.

4. Laugh More: Tom Peters says that the creativity of a workplace can be measured by a laugh meter, i.e. how much it laughs. Humor is one of the greatest creative devices. It jolts us out of our normal patterns and puts ideas together that shouldn’t go together. It has been found that after listening to comedy tapes, students’ ability to solve problems rises by 60%.

Most have been frustrated at some point about not having what is deemed a great idea. Then we ask ourselves, “Why didn’t I think of that?” When we are engrossed in daily routines the ability to tap into our creativity is dormant. The longer we have the issue the more frustrated we are. There are steps that can instantly activate natural creativity and the endless flow of possibilities.

You must first: 1. Think Like A Child: As adults we tend to think in a conditioned way aimed at showing how clever we are. Yet, as children, we’re simply spontaneous and far more creative in our thinking. To re-capture your childhood curiosity, allow yourself to just wonder things, to be completely present in the here and now, and to detach yourself from what you thought was real.

2. Make New Connections: To be innovative doesn’t require a university degree; it simply requires making a connection between existing ideas. For instance, did you know that ice cream was invented in 2000 BC yet it took another 3900 years for someone to come up with the idea of a cone? It’s when you take two seemingly unrelated items and use the spark of creativity that genius happens.

5. Think Outside Your Limits: Many of the products we take for granted today are the result of people thinking outside their limits. John Lynn recalls attending a computer conference in the 1980’s at a hotel when someone joked that the next thing they’d be thinking of would be computerized doors. When he went back to the same hotel 20 years later, all the doors used computer-programmed key cards.

6. Adopt and Adapt: To be creative doesn’t require blue-sky thinking. You can still be creative by adapting what works elsewhere. An American airline that wanted quicker turnarounds on their flights adopted the techniques of Formula One pit crews. Another source of ideas is nature. Georges de Mestral adapted the way certain seeds stick to clothing and invented Velcro.

7. Remember Your Dreams: Dreaming and day-dreaming can create a rich seam of ideas, because that’s when we relax and let the subconscious mind work by itself. The Roffey Park Management Institute calls this “washingup creativity” because most flashes of inspiration come when we are walking the dog, sitting Archimedes-like in the bath, or doing the laundry. Apply these 7 creative thinking techniques and make them part of your daily rituals. I guarantee that new solutions to your problems will open up to you with ease and speed. Join our group sessions or weekly calls to for assistance with gaining confidence and clarity. h For more information email info@mooreoutoflife.com or text “More” to 980-201-2458 and a member of our team will contact you.

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It is very easy in our busy lives to overlook the emotional needs of our children. Parents sometimes assume that what they are delivering as a parent is enough for the child. It is always good to sit down with your children and ask them if things are okay.

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ife becomes busy managing schedules of your own and the children at times, they can feel neglected.

It can be very difficult to make sure that everyone in the family gets the emotional attention desired and spend time with everyone equally.

A child’s mental and emotional health is just as important as their physical health.

Healthy mental and emotional health enables children to think clearly, develop socially, and learn new skills. Unconditional love, sense of security, acceptance, friendship, fun, encouragement, and discipline all work together to develop children’s self-confidence, a high self-esteem, and a healthy emotional outlook on life. Without these basic needs, children may suffer from poor performance in school, excessive worry or anxiety, withdrawal from social and educational opportunities, nightmares, uncontrollable tempers or aggression, sadness, and even depression.

Children need to understand that their parent’s love does not depend on their accomplishments. They should know that mistakes happen and are a part of

life; they should be expected and accepted.

A child’s confidence can grow and become healthy in homes that provide unconditional love and affection. There are many things you can do to help nurture your child’s selfconfidence: •

Praise, encourage, and assure. Help them learn to do their best and to enjoy it.

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Help them set realistic goals they can accomplish.

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Be honest about your own life. It is important to know that everyone makes mistakes. h

Reketta Wright is a licensed therapist in private practice in Greensboro, NC. Reketta works with teens and adolescents experiencing as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

She is currently accepting new clients.

Call today for a free consultation at 336.542.2884 or contact Reketta via email at reketta@rekettacwright.com For hope and inspiration follow Reketta on Instagram@rekettacwright Facebook@RekettaWrightLPC

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Magic Mike’s

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Mykel Media Company, LLC

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ashington, N.C. native Mike Barrow has a passion and gift for making a car shine from the inside and outside. He started his business, Magic Mikes Detailing on July 20, 2015 after previously cleaning cars at a car dealership for many years. While there he got so good that he began receiving special request to clean cars. It began with tips, and the tips turned into more customers. Customers would just come to get there car cleaned by him and not even get serviced at the dealership.

Barrow says he loves seeing customers faces after he has detailed their car. “Making them feel good about the way the vehicle looks makes me feel good also,” he says.

Some of the services he offers include Acid Rain Removal, Waxing, Buffing, Head Light Restoration, Engine Cleaning, Carpet and Cloth Seat Dying, Leather Cleaning and Conditioning, Carpet and Cloth Seat Shampooing, Decal Removal, and special request paint coating.

Barrow says his future plans include being the greatest father he can be to his two children and to be a worldwide detailer. “I would like to open several locations and provide the Magic Mike experience to others all across the country,” he says. h

Magic Mikes Detailing Mike Barrow 919-337-6947 Servicing Raleigh & Surrounding Areas

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Dr. Tammy White Rodman Walking Wounded Willing Witness

for Urban Ministries Homeless Shelter and as Board Chair for Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network which provides shelter to families struggling with homelessness. She has been trained as a community organizer and served as an intern with Durham Congregations, Associations and Neighborhoods (CAN) Prior to being called into ministry Dr. Rodman was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina for 14 years with her last position as a Business Analyst. She also is proud to be called Mom and Grandma by two children Darius and Brittany and three wonderful grandchildren NaShon, Asia and Breeze.

The most important thing she desires you to know about her is, she loves the Lord and she leans on the promise of Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust the Lord with all of your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths

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Information by The Sanctuary Outreach Ministry

everend. Dr. Tammy White Rodman heard the call into ministry and was licensed to preach November 2004 under the leadership of Reverend. Mark Anthony Middleton, pastor of Abundant Hope Christian Church. She was later Ordained Dec 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church under Rev. Dr. Michael Page, through the Yates Baptist Association.

Tammy received her BA in Psychology from North Carolina Central University. She began Masters Course work at Pfeiffer University through their Business Administration/ Health Administration program when God switched her plans . She received her Master of Divinity from Shaw University Divinity School in May 2008.

December 2012, she earned a Doctorate in Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio with a focus in Christian Education and Urban Ministries.

Her Doctoral project entitled Walking Wounded: Sexual Abuse and Molestation Women finding their healing through God’s Word has come to life as The Sanctuary Outreach Ministry.

She has the privilege of Chairing the Excelsior Classical Academy Charter School Board which opened in August of 2015 to 252 students. She has served as a Board member

The Sanctuary Outreach Ministry’s mission is to provide a safe place for women from all walks of life who have experienced abuse; with a focus on sexual abuse the freedom to release the silence, shame and hopelessness, and begin their healing walk with Christ.

A message from Dr. Tammy W. Rodman

As Sisters, whatever our experiences, we join you on this walk called life. Through the ups and downs, tears and laughter we promise to pray together, share wisdom, build relationships and love each other. With the help of Jesus we will rise up together and walk in the fullness of what God desires for daughters of the King of Kings. There is a quote by Matthew Arnold which truly resonates with my spirit: “If there ever comes a time when the women of the world come together purely and simply for the benefit of mankind, it will be a force such as the world has never known.”

My Sisters, let us come together and be of one mind, one spirit, walking together, wounded and healed, all witnesses to the saving grace of our Lord and Savior to the ends of the earth. If you don’t have a relationship with Jesus don’t let that hinder you from contacting us. We will love you, nurture you and point you to one; our Lord who would rather die than live without you. Now that’s real love!. h

The Sanctuary Outreach Ministry 2619 Ashe Street Durham, NC 27703 919-957-9343 919-638-5163 www.walkingwoundedwillingwitness.com

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Full Contact Karate

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Information and Photos by Sensel Y. Marvin Saint-Cyr ensei Y. Marvin Saint-Cyr is the Chief Instructor at the Saint-Cyr Dojo located in southeast Raleigh, NC.

He is a San-Dan (3rd degree blackbelt) with over 25 years of martial arts experience and is a student of Grandmaster “Soshu” Shigeru Oyama. He received his Sho-dan in 2001. After leaving N.Y. in 2002 and moving around , He decided to go back to school and earned his Masters Degree in Social work in 2005. Sensei Marvin is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Recognizing the importance between physical health and Mental Health, Sensei Marvin has rededicated himself to Karate-do stressing the importance of physical and mental health to his students.

Sensei Marvin has competed in various competitions throughout North America. Sensei Marvin competed in both semiknockdown and full contact Karate tournaments and has placed in all tournaments that he has competed in.

Sensei Marvin has a heart for people and the community and wants to be able to gives back what he has received for so many years through his karate experiences. Sensei Marvin looks to provide quality services to the South East Raleigh area while also providing a positive outlet for the children and families in the area.

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Who We Are

The art of Karate was developed in Okinawa and brought over to the mainlands in the 20th century. The characters (空手) translate to mean empty hand. Karate is a striking art that implements the use of kicking, knee strikes,punching, elbows and open other hand techniques. Our style focuses on Kihon (basics), Kata (forms) and Kumite (fighting).

We are the full contact karate school in Raleigh North Carolina.

Full contact simply indicates that we are a fighting school. Sparring is not a sometimes thing, rather it is an essential part of our training curriculum. All techniques practiced are under the guidance of trained instructor and control taught. There is no better way to test out the effectiveness of technique other than to just do it. Our style is based off the teachings of “Grandmaster” Soshu Shigeru Oyama and his top instructors.

Our classes are designed to help one improve their self-esteem and self control. We believe that what we practice in the dojo applies to real life scenarios. Through Karate one can acquire skills and knowledge to mediate conflicts. Students of all ages can expect to have increased problem solving skills, increased leadership skills, respect for others and their communities

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We have seen many of our children demonstrate increased focus and concentration which has carried over into their academics. We have had an increase in impulsive behaviors and an increase in the ability to mediate conflicts effectively. Through Karate our children have demonstrated increased coordination and development of their fine and gross motor skills. No matter what age, through karate each individual learns the importance of practice and persistence to reach their personal goals What To Expect Each of our classes begin and end with meditation (Mokuso). It is during this time the student learns to clear their mind and focus on training. At the end of class, it also affords students the opportunity to reflect on their training prior to going back to their regular routine. Once the class begins, we start with stretching.

Stretching Stretching is essential in physical exercise; done to prevent injuries and to improve overall karate technique. Stretching is done at the beginning and end of each class. It is also encouraged that students stretch on a daily basis when not attending class.

Geiko This term refers to training in the basics, or the foundations of karate. Kihon Geiko incorporates traditional karate stances with the fundamentals of punching and kicking techniques.

Ido Geiko This is Kihon Geiko put in motion. Students learn to bring together the footwork and striking techniques learned from basics.

Kata This term refers to karate forms; sequences of movements that help the student combine various karate techniques. Kata help the student acquire body control, teaching the student movements that change body speed from fast to slow and slow to fast.

Knowing when to use strength, when to relax, timing, when to execute the proper technique and breathing to control strength and stamina. Katas are also practiced with various traditional weapons.

Yakusoku Kumite This term refers to the practicing of prearranged fighting techniques. One student might attack while the other blocks, or there might be an exchange of attacks and defenses. In Yakusoku Kumite, each student knows what he or she will do and what his or her partner will do.

Jissen Kumite Full contact fighting Here students practice sparring and learn how to fight and defend themselves. In kumite, students get the chance to create their own combinations or techniques and develop their own style of fighting. Fighting is controlled.

Physical Fitness All aspects of our training focus on becoming physically fit. The classes are challenging, yet people from every skill level can participate to their skill level. It is not unusual for our classes to have some non-karate exercises such as burpees, sit-ups, pushups, squats, interval training and other exercises. h

Full Contact Karate 916 Rock Quarry Road Suite 109 - Raleigh, NC 27610 www.fullcontactkaratenc.com 919-526-0503 Raleigh/Durham - March - 2016

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Seafood, Chicken and BBQ

2900 Rock Quarry Road - Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 803-3452

www.fitzgeraldsseafood.com

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Owned & Operated by Shabba Parker

Open Tuesday - Saturday 916 Rock Quarry Road Ste-107B Raleigh, NC 27610 Call 919-828-1114 For more info

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Linda Coleman Lt. Governor

of North Carolina

www.lindafornc.com Linda Coleman was born in Greenville, N.C. She earned her bachelor of arts from N.C. A&T State University. Later, Linda earned a master in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Linda is a proven leader who has been an effective voice for North Carolina. She served as Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, was elected three times to the North Carolina House of Representatives and served as the Director of the Office of State Personnel from 2009 to 2012.

Linda is the proud mother of Kionna and Jimmy, Jr. and grandmother of two.

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