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Books frinn page AID such as Harry Truman, Charles Lindbergh and Dwight Eisenhower. In "Winston-Salem: A Twin City History," Bricker discusses the great changes that have taken place in the city over the decades, includ ing those caused by the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression and the Cold War. . The author has strong ties to the city He attended Wake Forest and is the founder of the West Salem Historic Society and a member of the West Salem Neighborhood Association. Bricker is also an advisor for the city's Legacy Plan, which is working to pre serve Winston- Salem's fabled past. "Winston-Salem: A Twin City History" costs $21 .99 and is available at many local bookstores and the publisher \ Web -site, www.historypress.nel; "Historic Photos of Winston Salem" is also available at local shops, and at ama zon.com and www.turnerpublishing.com. Bricker will sign copies of his book on Saturday (July 19) from 6-9 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble in Hampton Court in Winston Salem. Donation will earn customers discount at Hanesbrands store Promotion runs today through Sunday SPECIAL TO THK CHRONICLE Shoppers who bring a bag of gently-used clothing to the Goodwill Industries trailers located in Thruway Center any time July 17-20, will receive a coupon for 20 percent off their entire purchase during the grand The 19,000-square-foot Hanesbrands Outlet flagship store, located on the lower level of Thruway Center, is the only U.S. retail location where con sumers can find1 all of the com pany's innerwear, outerwear, and sheer hosiery products at outlet pricing under the compa upcillllg WCCKCIIU OI the new Hanesbrands Outlet Store in Thruwayy. Hanesbrands is col laborating with Goodwill on the foiff day promotion to gen erate apparel dona tions for Goodwill's 31 stores in northwest North Carolina, while giving shoppers a extra valuable experi Gibe I ciicc di uic ?idiiu u|JCiimg ui Hanesbrands' hometown flag ship outlet store, the company's largest in the country. The new store opens today (July 17). "Donors and shoppers play a vital role in fulfilling our mis sion, helping us transform dona tions into job training for thou sands of people in this area," said Art Gibel, president of Goodwill. "The economy is cre ating an increased demand for our programs. We're proud to work with Hanesbrands to gen erate much needed donations for Goodwill, while commemorat ing the opening of their new out let store." quarters employees are also holding an apparel drive for Goodwill the week of July 14. In return for a clothing donation, employees will also receive a discount on their purchases dur ing the grand opening weekend. "This is really an exciting event for our 3,400 employees in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County - and our hometown in general," Ernst said. "Hanesbrands is proud to be based in Winston-Salem and to open our largest U.S. outlet store in the city where Hanes underwear got its start 107 years ago" # ny s portfolio of There. Just MySize, W(?jderbra,_ and O L'eggs. Mike Ernst, sen ior vice president and general manager of Hanesbrands direct-to-consumer businesses, said Hanesbrands' head Racing from page AT Morrison drives on the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) circuit was like a magnet sitting in the parking lot of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge on 14th Street, drawing a steady crowd of people, both young and old. Morrison, his older brother, Clyde, and their ffrst cousin, Stan Lewis, were more than happy to talk about the drag racing business to anyone who had a question. Kids even got to climb into the parked car to get a feel of what Morrison experiences each time he takes (o the track. "I need a fake leg so that I ean push it," one young boy said after discovering that his own limbs were not long enough to reach the car's gas pedal. All kidding aside, the Morrisons' visit to Winston Salem had a serious goal. It was orchestrated by the lodge, Marcallus Sunday (a member of the lodge) and LaShun Huntley, both of whom mentor ?young people through several different programs. "It takes so many different people to make that car run," said Sunday. "There are nine different jobs for this one car. We want the kids to see that they can learn these jobs in trade school and have a career." Racing was never really an option for the Morrison fami ly; it's in their blood. Dap and Clyde's father was an avid rac ing fan . The boys have been on tracks and around cars for as long as they can remember. It takes a family effort to keep their car on the track. The love and support is all well and good, but the dollars from the coffers of various kin are just as vital. It costs between $10,000 and $20,000 a season to keep a car in competition shape (and that's not counting the cost of fender-benders). Lewis, who owns and operates a Greensboro-based franchise of Anago Cleaning Systems, is the main sponsor of the car. Clyde Morrison, owner of his own carpentry company, and day care owner Dap Morrison also contribute financially. Lewis' company cleans the building in which Sunday works. After the two met, Lewis enthusiastically agreed to do whatever he could to help Huntley's and Sunday's DASH from page A7 diabetes or kidney disease, blood pressure of less than 130/80 is recommended. - . How hypertension is treated Spends on its severity. Hypertension treatment fre quently involves lifestyle changes (e.g. diet and exercise) in conjunction with medications that lower your blood pressure. With pre-hypertension, research has shown that medication is not recommended but that sufferers should eat healthfully and ?ngage in adequ^e physical Activity to prevent the develop ment of hypertension and to lower blood pressure to healthi it levels. ' , In the 1990s, researchers formulated and tested a diet tar geted specifically for people with hypertension, and this diet h{Ls been shown to work espe cially well in African Americans. This diet is known a* the Dietary Approaches to Slop Hypertension. or DASH, diet and has been recommended to help treat people with pre hypertension or Stage 1 hyper tension. Moreover, it has been shown to be effective for use in people I with later stages of hypertension |in conjunction with medica Itions. It is important to remem Iber that it is CRITICAL to dis Ipuss any diet you are interested ?n adopting with your healthcare ?wovider, as not all diets are suit Bble for all people. I What is the DASH diet? I DASH is a carbohydrate i - - - - - . Dap Morrison, clockwise, from left, Clyde Morrison and Stan Lewis holding Dap Morrison s five-year-old grandson. Sunday and Huntley don't plan to shake the racing theme anytime soon. Trips for young people to Winston-Salem State University and N.C. A&T State University, both of which have ambitious racing pro grams. are planned. As is a visit to the Mooresvrlle, the mecca of auto racing. Sunday eventually wants to take a group of young people to a NASCAR race. He hopes that all of it will show them that just like there is no limit to the speed on the track, their lives are also limitless. "I hope they see not just the fast cars but the careers in this," he said. "Not every kid is going to go to a four-year college, but they can go to trade school and work in industry." Photos by Kevin Walker Youngsters get a feel from the race car. mentoring efforts. "Somebody reached out and helped us when we were young," said Lewis. "It is only right that we do the same." Anago. the Masonic Lodge, individual masons and United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church sponsored several local young people so that they could attend the recent Big Dog Classic at the Piedmont Drag Strip in Greensboro. Dap Morrison was among more than two dozen drivers who competed in the race. "It was good for them to see people who look like them doing all of these different things," said Huntley. Dap Morrison - who is already training his five-year old grandson to one day assume the driver's seat - says professional racing could use more people <Sf color. Although, in terms of racial diversity, he says IHRA is bet ter than NASCAR, Morrison is still only one of about five black drivers that regularly competes. Sunday said he was impressed by the family-like atmosphere at the Big Dog Classic. "All the drivers were help ing each other with their cars," he said. "Everybody seemed like they were just having a good time." That's another lesson that Clyde Morrison tries to teach young people: sports is not always about winning. "We are in this for the fun," he said. "Life is going to have its ups and downs, so you need to do something you like." rich eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and involves reducing your saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol intake. The diet reduces the frequency with which people eat red meat, sweets, and added sugars. In this diet, 27 percent of calories are from fat, 55 percent from carbo hydrates, and 18 percent from protein. This means that, if your doc tor recommends that you stick to a 2,000 calorie per day diet. DASH includes 7-8 servings of grains; 4-5 servings of vegeta bles; 4-5 servings of fruits; 2-3 servings of fat-free or low-fat dairy; 2 or fewer servings of lean meats, poultry, or fish; 2-3 servings of fats and oils; 4-5 servings per week of nuts, seeds, and legumes; and 5 or fewer servings per week of sweets. One form of the diet also decreases sodium, which also helps lower blood pressure. It should be noted also that DASH is indicated for high blood pressure and not necessar ily for losing weight. However, if you eat as healthfully as is recommended by the diet, chances are you will lose weight as well. This is especially true if you also increase your physical activity level. I'm interested! Where do I begin? Again, you should begin with a trip to your doctor's office. Only your healthcare provider can tell you whether DASH is an appropriate diet for you. Once you have approval from your physician, there is a lot of public information avail able to you regarding the DASH diet. If you have Internet access, you can go to the website for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to review their DASH materials. They have a Web site especially dedicated to helping people learn to follow DASH - http^/www.nhlbi .nih .go v/hbp/p re vent/h_eating/h_eating .htm . On that site, you can download a "Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressdrt with DASH " This booklet explains the dangora of high blood pressure, describes serving sizes for fruits and vegetables , and provides cooIgB tips and actual,, recipes to help people prepare DASH frieiftily meats *? If you db not have Internet acceML please feel free to call the Ang^lou Research Center toll-free at 1 -877-530- 1 824; and we can help you obtain this information. You can also find information about DASH at your local bookstore; there are sevetjl cookbooks available that are dedicated specifically to this diet. ' - Contribution by Jaimie Hunter. MPH, CHES, Alain Bertoni. MD. MPH and ? Melicia Whirt-Glover, ghp For further ,m nation question*' t it rommenfitrWRW this article call toll-free 1-877 530-1824. Or, far more informa tion about the Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health, visit http://www.wfubmc.edu/minorit vheatth. _J CAU.FOR AR I1SIS: "( UI TlJRAl ( ROSSROADS" artists Regional Jurored Fine Art Competitor and Exhibition ----- October 16 - Nwember 26 2006 Seeking artwork exploring our global village, the crossroads where different cultures intersect, traditional histoncai cultural perspectives, & the influence of travel or other cross-cultural expenences on expression & creativity For entry guidelines see www.associatedartists.org Entry deadline August 2> Al! fine art media 1* Prize S1000 Juror Tom Pattereor Associated Artists of W inston-S^e-n > . 301 W 4th St Winstor-Saiem, NC 27101 V 336-722-0340 staffQassoc atedartsts 019 COONOl EXPLORE (he historic 1917 horrtt of tobacco baron R.J. Reynolds DISCOVER masterpieces of American art c. 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