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Traffic Offense Ptk*' by Told Luk'k Creative pranksters unleashed their deviuncy on this electronic pedestri an crossing sign downtown. When lit, the sign should show an image of a hand, which signals do not cross. But someone covered nearly all the fin gers of the hand - except the middle one - with some sort of marker, so now when the sign illuminates ... well, you get it. James Taylor with nephew, Lamonte Rucker, left, daughter Jada, and sons, James III and Jacob. Juneteenth from page AT ed the event for the first time. The three 16-year-olds make up half of the six member gospel group. LIFE, which was among the acts that performed at the festi val. "1 really do think it's something good ... to recog nize the abolition of slav ery." Baugh said. "... because we would not be here if it wasn't for that day." Malone was impressed with the diversity of the crowd that Juneteenth drew. "It's about slavery, but we have so many different people here to celebrate the cause." he commented, "That's what really caught my eye." History buff Effley Howell Sr.. of the Kernersv.ille-based Thankful Heritage Museum. said Juneteenth has special sig nificance in Forsyth County. Slaves in Forsyth County heard about their freedom not that long before the Galveston slaves did, he said. As part of this year's Juneteenth events, a re enactment of that event was staged at Philips Moravian Church in Old Salem. City Council hopeful James Taylor, 28, was among the throngs that attended the Winston-Salem observance. Taylor, a Democrat running for the Southeast Ward seat, brought his "'three children, James III, 5, Jacob. 4. and Jada. I; and his nephew. 12 year-old Lamonte Rucker, out to take part in the event. The children were enjoying themselves, he said, and had already begun "petitioning" him for ice cream. "Ft's something I didn't get a chance to experience (growing up),'? said Taylor. "1 wanted to make sure they had a chance to experience it." Triad Cultural Arts formed a collaboration with the Carl Chavis YMCA in High Point and the Ujamaa Merchants United Inc. in Greensboro last year to cre ate a streamlined, three-day Triad Juneteenth extravagan za. The High Point and Greensboro observances were held on Friday, June 19, and Sunday, June 2 1 , respec tively. Sponsorship for the event was doWn this year because Photos by Layla Farmer Members of the group, LIFE. Cheryl Harry (back, second from left) with members of the event's Steering Committee. Effley Howell Sr. of the recession, Harry said, but awareness about the event continues to grow. Attendance at the Winston Salem Festival reached between 3,000 and 5.000 last year, and by midday Saturday, Harry was confi dent this year's numbers would surpass those of the previous festival. A strong proponent of African-American history, Harry said she was glad to see so many people embrac ing the festival and its histor ical context. "It's about the history to me. It's about African Americans knowing and appreciating and valuing their history and the people that died so that we could be here today," she said. "That's why it's so important lo me." Swim from page 47 Univen.it> and Barber Scotia College The Winston Lake Y reminds all swimmers to fol low these guidelines: ? Onlv sv\ im v\ here there is a lifeguard on duty. ? Never swim alone. ? Read and follow all rules and signs ? Constantly watch chil dren in and near the water. It multiple adults arc 111 the \ icin ity. designate a "water Match er" si) everyone knows who is "on duty." ? Keep children who can not swim w ithin ann's reach ot an adult in the water. ? Children and inexperi enced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PI 1)1 when ariHiikl the water. ? Stop kwimnung at the first indication ot had weather. ? Enter water leet first unless in a designated diving area. To learn more about the s h i hi insti tu tion programs at the Winston Lake K 901 Waterworks Rotid. call 336 7 24-V205 or visit htt/t://winst< mlake. ytman wru org for more information. Pregnancy frtimpagt 17 leaking amniotic fluid, it will be an odorless fluid, which can occur with a sudden gush or a constant trickle, ft the fluid is green or foul-smelling you should contact your health care provider because this could he a sign of infection. - Nesting; (burst of energy ) For the last nine months, you have probably been fightirig the urge to take a nap. but one day you will wake up feeling fuH of energy! You may- start making a long to-do list, including -things to. clean | and/or huy, and everything you've put-off becomes a high priority. - Effacement:. (thinning of the cervix) In the fast month the cervix begins to stretch and thin to prepare for delivery. - Dilation: (opening of the cervix) Dilation is the process of the cervix opening in prepa ration for childbirth - Contractions:" When you hegin to experience regular contractions you should record the exact time each one begins and how long they last, Contractions may feel like menstrual cramps or a lower backache and may begin as far apart as 20 to 30 minutes. Over a few hours, the time between your contractions should short en. When your contractions are consistently five minutes apart, it is time to call your health care provider. Giving Birth Congratulations! It's time to bring your baby into the world! As with labor, each woman's birth experience wjll be different. For women plan ning a vaginal (natural) deliv ery. there are many pain-reliev ing mediations that can he used, although some women choose not to use any medica tions.. Remember: even thing about your -birth experience is your choice; so it is essential to educate yourself and talk to your health care provider about all your options. For women having a Cesarean section (C section). a spinal anesthetic is used so rnonl can be awake for the tic 1 1 very of the bahy. Recovery time from a C-sec tion is. usually longer than with vaginal delivery because time is needed for the surgical site to heal. Post Partum For many new parents the days following the birth of your baby are very hectic and exciting at the same time. Most parents are ecstatic to bring their baby home and begin their new life together. For some parents though, postpar tum depression can occur; the most common symptoms are crying for no reason, impa tience. irritability, and anxiety. For most new parents, these symptoms resolve as quickly as they appeared. However,, according to the National institute on Mental Health, an average of 10 percent of new mothers wilt suffer from more severe depression that also includes fatigue, feelings of sadness, trouble sleeping and eating, and Ttehngs of guilt There is recent evidence that new fathers van also suffer from postpartum depression, but ' the extent to which this happens is not yet know n You should talk to your health care provider if you think you are - suffering with postpartum depression. : Remember: This three week series of articles is a brief overview of the pregnancy process. If you are planning a pregnancy, it is essential to dis< cuss all the elements of your care that are unique to you to ensure you have the best change of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. - Contribution By : Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity Do you need further injur mation or have questions or comments about this article'.' 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