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Close-Up
' Women admire
By AUDREY L. WILLIAMS
Chronicle Staff Writer
Whenever a shirtless Alfred Adams begins to cut
the lawn in front of his home, he says it's not long
af'erwards that his wife will call him inside and
h ind him a shirt.
"Women admire guys with nice physiques," says
the muscular 34-year-old, part-time, weightlifter.
"They don't tr\ to make passes at you. They just
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?1 AdamsTfteiscfrer-wth-^hc *
Forsyth County Detention Center and on Mondays,
; Wednesdays and Fridavs after a full Hav'v \A.r*rW iit
off to the Patterson YMCA. That's where he, Ar
thur Sprinkle, Michael Shepherd and the Rev. Glen
? Johnson, grunt, groan, yell and push their bodies to
: the limit, hoisting weights up to 300 pounds in the
) basement Fitness Center.
Robust and he-man looking, these members of*
: the 5:15 p.m. weight-training team are strict
believers in keeping fit and healthy, but there's
another dimension of fitness they all enjoy.
"Everywhere you go people stop you," says the
38-year-old Sprinkle, who commands the same
deeree of attention the television rharaciAr thp ?4ir?.
credible Hulk," once did. "I've been pumping iron
off and on about 25 years," he says. "It's just one
of my loves."
All four say they use the Patterson Y facilities
because of the congenial atmosphere and the convenience
it provides them. Additionally, they say it offers
an environment they know they can feel at
home in,?
"I can identify with the Patterson Y," says the
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Local members of the Johnson-Gees-Edwardstheir
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The Johnson, Gees, Edwards wards of Winsfc
and Jackson family reunion was Frances J.
held Aug. 4-5 at the Sheraton dinated the reu
Hotel in Connecticut. members were
An all-day picnic was held Sun- Jane Johnson
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ua/, nujj. j ai mc iviouniainsiae Jackson.
Resort
Next year's
The oldest family members held Aug. 2-4 ii
honored were Colon Johnson of Willie Lee Burl
New York; Adelle Thompson of Crews of Wii
^ Baknrorc, MdvrWrttfcrO. Burkrr: sex*x_-4ks -ck
of Winston-Salcm and Leon Ed- secretary, respei
Noah Staplefoote clan g
The Noah Staplefoote clan family tree
recently held its annual reunion biographical sk
at Tanglewood Park. was given.
About 100 family members at- The Goodwi
tended "
community 01 j
Several great-grandchildren of in Davidson Co
Noah Staplefoote, under the tion of the orij
direction of Alberta Cuthrell, the family grou
presented 4'Focusing on Our Activities foi
Roots." The presentation of the included a bus
Atkins High Class of '5
The Atkins High Class of 1956 tours of R.J. i
will be celebrating its 28th class Co. and Atkin:
reunion Aug. 10-12, beginning Friday, Aug. 1
with regisration at noon at the p.m., class m<
Holiday Inn at Cherry-Marshall back at the H
showing of cl
hospitality gath
This year's theme is On Saturday
Luau/Hawaiian. for the entire f
Weekend activities will include at Bloom Park
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nice physiques'
Rev. Johnson, who is an associate minister at the
Ambassadors for Christ Cathedral. "I don't think
there's very many (black) people who've lived in
Winston-Salem and not come through the Patterson
V.
"It's a good, Christian atmosphere," he says.
Being in a Christian-like surrounding only nur
tures I heir religious beliefs, the men say, especially
since they all proclaim to be "born-again."
Adams, who works as a part-time recreational
oigtmrrer attfre^Y, says he drives nine miles from
~ his home on Dauby Drive on workout days just to
be in the company of friends and fellow health
buffs.
"I had a free membership at a spa that's not far
from my house," Adams says. "I never went.
"The atmosphere here is a lot better," he says."
Instead of comparing their muscles in rivalry,
their afternoon workouts consist of ego boosting
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Sprinkle, the largest of the four, bench presses at
350 pounds. He weighs in at a solid 208, boasts a
chest size of 44 inches and an arm width of 18 inches.
But Sprinkle doesn't have to come to the Y for
his body building regimen. In the basement of his
home, he says, he has all the makings of a fullfledged
nautilus.
"If I tried to work out at home when I get off
from work," he says, "I never would. I'd start watching
TV. 1 do everything but workout."
Thirty-four-year-old Michael Shepherd, a firstshift
inspector with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Companv.
started working out with his friends at the
Patterson Y eight months ago. He says he started
the workout routine at the Y after picking up a con
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Jackson family prepare to go to Connecticut for
irker).
r-,Jackson family reunion
on-Salem. Family members from
Jackson rnnr. Winston-Salem attcnHino thp
nion. Committee Connecticut reunion were Curtis
Freddie Jackson, ^d Carol Smith; Willie L.
and Michelle Burke; Bobby Howell; Scoop
Jackson; Kevin Gee; Leon Edwards
and family; Fannie Mcreunion
will be Wayne; Ruby Byrd; Diane Ross,
i Winston-Salem. her two daughters and grandson;
ce and Willye M. Vera Mae Edwards; Bernard
iston-Salem will Byrd; Brenda Byrd; Tonja Byrd;,
tor&y Thackffr^
:tively. John Edwards and Pat J arrett.
ather for reunion
and a brief dinner prepared by Myrene
etch of the family Staplefoote, a baseball game and
fellowship.
11 Baptist Church William Reeves was re-elected
\rcadia Township president and Virginia Cuthrell
iunty was the loca- was elected secretary,
pnal homesite for The reunion ended with worip.
ship service at Emmanuel Baptist
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w v * wiling bijv vuuivti anu uiiuivi at i\w?
iiness session, a Cafeteria.
>6 sponsors reunion
Reynolds Tobacco Worship service will be held at
s High School on Dellabrook Presbyterian Church
0 at 3 p.m. At 7 at 10:30 a.m., where the Rev.
smbers will meet Carlton A.G. Eversley is the
oliday Inn for a pastor.
ass films and a For more information contact
tering. reunion president Shirley Gore at
, a sports-a-rama 765-5545, Betty Dillard at
amily will be held 767-7118 or Hubert Stanback at
at 11 a.m. 788-8734.,
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Social Notes, Community News
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As the men step aside, Betsy
Reid from the aerobics class I
warms up on the leg weights I
in thP PattPrgnn V'c Fitnooe In^toaH nt xvnrl
Center (photo by James company of trie
Parker). with (photo by
siderable amount of excess weight. Boredom was .
another factor that he says added to his weight gain.
"A lot of people notice you once you start lifting
weights," Shepherd says, "but really, I come here
because of the fellas. It's easier for me to come
from work to here."
To maintain their routine and fraterni/e at the V,
the four men and the others who work out in the
Fitness Center pay a $175 a year fee or a $12.50 a
month premium.
Besides the recreational outlet the Patterson V
-OmvLtdLes them, theLadmiring glances^-wliisties. and
looks of awe they get when they flex their muscles
have a lot to do with why they work out.
social Notes
Black elected Wat
Veronica C. Black and Sheila Trust in Winstor
A. Fulton have been elected vice
presidents in the Personnel Mrs. Black is \
Group at Wachovia Bank and in charge of the
fand systems area
Group. She has r
exempt employe*
service employei
years experience
Piedmont Ope
prior to 1981, wl
her current pos
elected operatior
and assistant vi
1979.
Veronica C. Black
S interested class
Methodist Chui
town roads at "
i bake sale at th<
4 p.HL. Funds rais
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Women
vBNHIHiH^ North Carolina
Virginia Adams at l^e Wa'ter ^
p.m.
Adams visits
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West) in Pfafft
Mrs. Virginia Adams, assistant admission is fr<
director of the Division of Nursing
at Winston-Salem State
University, was among several
professors and deans of nursing *The East Wii
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yyn\j i (.vv.iilij' viailtaj i i. dia^lf iu iy HlC'Cllllg ill
observe nursing students and Jackson Ave. a
other cadets in training.
They also discussed the *Entry form.'
perspectives of military nursing North Caroli
training with the Commander of September 21the
First ROTC Region, Entry forms c
Brigadier General Curtis F. Send a self ad
Hoglan, and with the Chief of Dream Girl Pa
Nursing of the Region, Major 20432.
Patricia L. Curry. L???
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king out at home, Arthur Sprinkle perfers the
mds at the Patterson Avenue YMCA to work out
James Parker).
"We don't want no big bellies hanging down our
shirts," Sprinkle says.
And the Rev. Johnson, who says he built his first
weights from bricks, also likes the idea of dispelling
myths about ministers.
"Most people think ministers are big-bellied and
like to eat a lot ot chicken and grease," Johnson
savs, "and sit back between services and wait for
the next Sunday to preach.
But," he says, "I believe that ministers and all
Christians should maintain a good physical body,
which the Bible tells ui is God's temple/'
Sprinkle adds, "1 advise anybody who wants to
keep their wife to stay in shape."
chovia vice president
i-Salem. A native of Winston-Salem,
Mrs. Black is a graduate of Liv^ersonnel
officer ingstone College in Salisbury,
data processing Ms. Fulton joined Wachovia in
_in the Personnel 1969 and served in the Retail
esponsibility for Banking area and in Wachovia ?
;s and Wachovia Services prior to 1977 when she
es. She had 12 transferred to the Personnerl
with Wachovia's Group. She was elected assistant
rations Center vice president in 1980 and was
hen she assumed named manager of employee
iition. She was relations in 1982.
is officer in 1976 Ms. Fulton, a native of Kansas
ice president in City, Mo., is a graduate of Wake i
Forest University.
JMIV1UNM Y
ALENDAR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
ligh School Class of 1943 is planning a reunion* All
members are urged to meet at St. Paul United
rch on the corner of Dellabrook and New Walker7
p.m. I
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
nppa Alpha Sorority Inc. will sponsor a yard and
i East Winston Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to 6
,ed will benefit contestants competing fox the. titleot
if srhfrintinl for Nffiw, ft in thr Kanttflt.h ft,, WiiM nfflrr
Winston-S a1 e m'S t a f eJU n i v er s i t y, ?
I Physique Committee and American Federation of
uilders will co-sponsor the Mr. and Ms. Triad and
i Senior and Teenaoe RoHvhnilHin ft ?u:_ I
o- -"-/wuLMMig ^ iiailljJlUUSMip
/illiams High School Auditorium in Burlington at 8
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
/n Jaycee Flea Market will be held at the West Cenv
Center on Yadkinville Road (Old Highway 421
own. Prime dealer spaces will be available. Public
?c. For more information call 924-9916.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
iston Restoration Association will hold a communiUnited
Progressive Baptist Church at 1122 N.
it 7 p.m. All residents are urged to attend.
? are being accepted for the 4th annual 1984 Miss
na Dream Girl Pageant scheduled to be held
22. Age divisions are 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-16, 17-24.
an be sent for by mail or by calling 919-294-0295.
dressed, stamped envelope to Miss N.C. American
igaent at P.O. Box 5432, Greensboro, N.C. 27435 or