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WAAA Is Named No. 1 Station Of The Year B> l*\ROl f RAC.INS k. Mini > unit \ Ncvsn Ednor The hallway wall* at WAAA radio station is filled vs ith so many awards that one could barely deci pher what color the walls are or what they are made of. Evans is one of the first black women to own a radio station and she attributes her success as a busi nesswoman to the opportunities that were presented to her. As a college student at Wake Forest University. Evans was lively a small station, there were a lot of things to learn that were not necessarily your job to do. One thing led to another and I was offered a position in sales. As a result of that willingness to con sume additional responsibility when mation and more indepth public affairs programming people wouldn't ordinarily have heard on other communication mediums," she added. Evans is quite conscientious of the kind of music that is played over Mutter Evans, owner of WAAA radio station, 'shows off an award the station recently won. WAAA was named :Station of the Year" by the Carolina Chapter of the Young Black Program mers Coalition. In recognition of the overall service of black radio, the Carolina chapter of the Young Black Pro grammers Coalition recently named WAAA radio station "AM Station of the Year." The award came as a surprise to Mutter Evans, owner of WAAA, who is also celebrating the station's 42nd anniversary. WAAA began October 29, 1950. a year after the establishment of the first black radio station (WERD) in Atlanta, Ga. WAAA is the oldest radio station in the state of North Carolina. "Radio has been around forever but in terms of the commitment to black radio, WAAA has been out there as the leader of black format ted stations." said Mutter Evans. always interested in electronic com munications but she wanted to be "the female Walter Cronkite." Evans says, "While in high school there were no female anchors on television, and I wanted to be the best . The only difference between me and Cronkite was that I am a black woman." Evans worked as an intern at WGHP television and the campus radio station but opted for a career in radio. "I found that working in television invades your privacy and I am accustomed to having my space." she said. "I started working part-time for WAAA at the begin ning of my senior year. " Upon graduation from Wake Forest, Evans says she was offered a job at WAAA as director of public affairs. "Although WAAA was rela WAAA is one of the oldest black radion stations in the country. Above are Mutter Evans and Mark Raymond, program director. asked and voluntarily, in 1978, I the radio waves. was offered the position of execu- "We play responsibly. People tive vice-president and general man- tend to emulate what they hear." ager," said Evans. After much thought, Evans says she made the commitment to stay in the potential she saw in making con tributions in the radio industry. "1 was given first rights of refusal when the station was sold and little did I know that the station would be sold a little less than a year later. I realized it was a golden opportunity, one that I was ready for. The fact that everything folded before my own eyes, I felt that I had a respon sibility to pursue it," she said. I jumped into the business feet first not knowing how it would work out." Evans says the strains of run ning a business is not always glam orous but she finds her job quite rewarding. "I love what I do. This medium allows me the opportunity to never become bored and the chance to cultivate quality relation ships. I am truly thankful to meet real people locally as well as nation ally. The satisfaction that comes from having informed people through very brief tidbits of infor DIFFICULTY IN URINATION? If you have any of the following symptoms, you may have a common prostate disease known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). ? Painful urination ? Urgency in urination ? Frequency in urination ? Dribbling after urination ? Hesitancy or delay in starting the flow of urine ? Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder ? Interruption in the urinary stream ? Need to strain to start the flow of urine If you are a male 55 or over, you may qualify for a one year research study involving a medication for the treatment of BPH. Patients who qualify will receive free physical exams, blood and diagnostic testing, and medication. Medical care provided by a board-certified urologist. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Research participants are needed for clinical trial involving an investigational blood pressure medication. If you are between the ages of 60 and 80, have high blood pressure, and have no other significant health problems, you may be eligible to participate in this study. Patients who qualify for the study will receive physical examinations, diagnostic testing and medication free of charge. Financial compensation available for study participation. For more information please call PIEDMONT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES at 919-659-8394. Leadership You Can Count On Re-Elect Marvin Ward ; North Carolina Senate Paid for by the Ward for North Carolina Senate Committee ^ ^ v<t WINSTON-SALEM Screen Printer Sportswear Distributor "Complete Art Department" Mention This Ad For 5% Discount _ Kevin Gates 528 N. Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (919) 725-3840 Conrad's Hair Design We look forward to the . opportunity of serving you. 3088 New Walkertown Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 725-3074 for these October fecials: Wnsh & Set, Blow Dry Curls Relaxers Retouches Hnir Designers Dwight Jones A Mary Garrett Operators Wanted mm? 25% OFF ON ANY AMOUNT OF DRY CLEANING Present This Coupon When Dropping Off Your Dry Cleaning And Receive 25% Off Your Ticket Total. 2-Day Turnaround Order must be picked up within 10 days of drop off to qualify for discount. I *ehr<Vs Wedding Dresses, Furs, l vitlieis, Suedrs'ftt Draperies. COUPON GOOD OCT. 20th TO 31st v ' \r vvvv/v/vvvvvvuvuuUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUlJOOOOOO Community How to Schedule Your Event: Send your information, con cisely and neatly printed or typed, to the Chronicle Calendar, 617 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, N.C .27102, before 5:30 p.m. the Monday preceding the week in which your event will occur. Our FAX number is (919) 723-9173. October THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 7 p.m. ? The Forsyth Prison Chaplaincy is having their annual celebration at the Forsyth Correctional Center Chapel at 307 Craft Drive. In celebration of its 5th anniversary, the Chapel will be named in honor of the ministry's founders, the program will also include music and life stories of those in prison. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 11 a.m. ? The 29th annual Piedmont Crafts Fair opens at the M.C. Benton Jr. Cenven tion Center and continues through Sunday Oct. 25. The fair will be the largest in Piedmont Craftsmen, Inc. history showcasing the work of 160 professional craft artists. 4:30 p.m. ? The East Forsyth Band Boosters will have a barbeque dinner. Eat on site or take-outs available. $5 for adults and S3 for children buys you 2 meats plus beans, slaw, rolls dessert and a beverage. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 9 a.m. ? The Forsyth County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Ser vice will conduct a workshop for residents on "Recycling Yard Wastes." This composting workshop is scheduled until 11:30 a.m. at the Forsyth County Agricultural Building, 1450 Fairchild Drive. The cost is $3 per person. Par ticipants will receive a certificate for the train ing. 10 a.m. ? The North Carolina Black Leadership Caucus 5th and 12th U.S. Congres sional District will hold its Mini Conference at the Benton Convention Center. NCBLC will feature a debate between Barbara Gore Wash ington and Mel Watt, U.S. Congressional candi dates . The debate is open to the general public. 11 a.m. ? The YMCA is sponsoring the "Speak for Success" seminar. The cost is S35 which includes a follow-up private session. The instructor is Communications Consultant, Susan Stewart. Topics will include The Art of Persua sion, Dramatic Presentations, and effective Use of the Voice. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 4 p.m. ? The Children's Theatre presents Snowflake with former clown Gale LaJoye at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. This is a mesmerising, silent, one-man show in which children and adults will be charmed by a childlike street character who transforms a vacant lot full of rubbish into a world of his own, filled with skiing, dancing, and musical instruments. $5 children and adults. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 7 p.m. ? There will be a Voter Education Seminar at St. Joseph's A.M.E. Zion Church in Mocksville sponsored by the NAACP. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 7 p.m. ? The YWCA at 1201 Glade Street is offering a seminar that addresses how Gender at an early age affects the conditions of learning; gender based expectations in the workplace and skills to deal with them; how to speak respect fully by avoiding words and behaviors that could offend, exclude or put others down; effects of gender opinions and how to create understand ing. For more information contact Charles Wingate at 722-5138. 7 p.m. ? The Winston-Salem Baha'i Community will sponsor the seminar "How is Racism Perpetuated?" at Wingate Hall at Wake Forest University. 7p.m. ? NCCU Alumni will meet at the Fifth St. Library in Room 204. Mable Stevenson will be the guest speaker. Her topic will be "Host Homes." WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 12 p.m. ? F.A.C.T.S (Family and Chil dren's Treatment System provides the opportu nity to learn about a new and innovative approach to working with adolescents and their families. The program "A Center for Creative Solutions" will be held at the Exchange/Scan Building at 500 Northwest Blvd. For more infor mation call 724-2831. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 3:30 p.m. ? Project Pumpkin is coordinat ed by the Wake Forest Volunteer Service Corps to provide safe trick or treating and carnival activities for children with special needs and inner-city children. Until 6p.m. trick or treaters will be escorted by costumed Wake Forest stu dents through selected dorms. The children will stay with their assigned escorts until they leave campus by bus. 6:30 p.m. ? The Forsyth County Public Library (Main) will hold a Halloween Festival until 8 p.m. This annual event is for children 3 years old and older, and will feature a costume contest, a pumpkin decorating contest and other activities. For more information call the Chil dren's Room at 727-2214. 7 p.m. ? The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Coalition on Alcohol and Drug Prob lems is pleased to announce the second annual Community Service Awards Banquet at the Ben ton Convention Center. The awards are present ed to individuals and groups who have made notable contributions to the prevention of alco hol and other drug abuse. 7 p.m. ? The YWCA at 1201 Glade St. will be sponsoring a presentation of information and materials needed to create affordable family photo albums. There is no cost and open to the public p Bennie McBride "Ask for me, Bennie McBride for the best price on any new Chevy, Geo or used car." MODERN Chevrolet ? Geo 4th and Broad St. ? 722-4191 L_ Ask for Laundry Specials Pantr:;. 3 for?7.io Shirts .99* 2948 Glenn Avenue Call for Pick-up or Delivery 761-0651 "When You Look Good, You Feel Good!" NORTH I John T. Minga 748-1603 1590 Peters Creek Parkway Shop Rhodes Furniture Winston-Salem, NC 27103 The Rhodes you travel through life can lead you to great savings. Come in and I will pave the way for the best value your money will buy. \orth Carolina South Carolina Virginia Printing on: ? Mugs ? Award Plaques ? Plates ? T-Shirts ? Caps and much morel We guarantee satisfaction and on time delivery. Corner of Sixth and Trade St. 722-3324
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