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Greenville
THE M Voice
The reason lightning doesnTt strike twice in the same place is that the
same place isnTt there the second time.
"Willie Tyler
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINATS MINORITY VOICE-SINCE 1981
AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 28, 1997
Rev. Jesse Jackson Urges Workers
To Get Fair Share At N.C. Rally
TAR HEEL "Workers
should share fairly in the prosper-
ity of America, the Rev. Jesse Jack-
son told a union organizing rally
last Thursday in this hot, dusty
eastern North Carolina town.
oThere are so many schemes to
take your eyes off the prize,? Jack-
son told about 200 organizers and
plant workers from Carolina Food
Processors, a plant owned by Vir-
ginia-based Smithfield Foods Inc.
But some workers from the plant
expressed differing opinions on the
United food and Commercial Work-
ers Union, which was defeated
three years ago, 704-587.
Bernard Leach, 35, of Clarkton,
said he was considering a vote for
the union. Leach bought a union T-
shirt before sitting down to a free
meal of fried chicken and beans un-
der a yellow-and-white striped
tent.
oWe need more money, all right,?
Leach said.
But Frances Blanks, a five-year
worker at the huge hog slaughter-
ing plant about 25 miles southeast
of Fayetteville, said the union
didnTt interest her.
oThey take more from you than
they give you,? Ms. Blanks said as
she ate the free union meal. oThey
cannot give me a thing the com-
pany wonTt give me.?
The rally and free meal were
staged in a lot behind the unionTs
local office, a mobile home behind a
bank building just off the highway.
Just to the north is the white fac-
tory where the union wants to or-
ganize about 4,000 workers who
slaughter and process about 24,000
pigs a day.
Smithfield slaughterhouse em-
ployees in five other states are al-
ready members of the UFCW, said
union spokesman Al Zack. The to-
tal membership at those plants in
South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin,
Ohio and Florida is about equal to
the size of the one North Carolina
plant, he said.
Jackson invoked the themes of
the civil rights struggle, and ended
his speech by singing oWe Shall
Overcome? with the crowd.
oPeople ought to work because
work is honorable, but they ought
to get paid for the work that they
do,? Jackson said. o...Workers must
share in AmericaTs wealth.?
The civil rights leader said anti-
union forces might try to divide
workers along the lines of sex and
race.
oYou canTt use color as a crutch,?
Jackson said. oWe all look amaz-
ingly similar in the dark.?
Union organizers hoped Jackson
would help boost sympathy for or-
ganized labor at the huge hog
slaughtering operation.
The vote Thursday and Friday
follows another large defeat for a
labor union in North Carolina"a
369-vote loss last week for the
Union of Needletrades, Industrial
and Textile Employees at
Fieldcrest Cannon plants. More
than 5,000 employee voted in the
textile election.
It wouldnTt be unusual for the
hog workers to turn down the
union, said a spokesman at the Na-
tional Right to Work Legal Defense
Foundation.
oIn the private sector across the
country, only about 10 percent of
the work force is unionized,? said
spokesman Aureliano Sanchez-
Arango. oAmong government work-
ers, the number is 35 to 40 percent
and that number is growing.?
The company is telling workers
that a union could hurt their jobs
by calling strikes and assessing
dues without guaranteeing any
positive changes.
Outside the plant, a huge oVote
No!? banner fluttered under the
Carolina Food Processors sign.
oWe absolutely, 100 percent dis-
approve of the union getting in
here,? said Jere Null, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the
plant. oWe donTt believe itTs in the
best interest of anyone involved.?
Zack says waye parity is an is-
sue"that workers at union plants
make base wages of between $8.45
and $10.03 an hour. Carolina Food
Processors workers earn a base
wage of $7.40 an hour, he said.
Zack said employees have only
been working 30 to 32 hours a
Numerous Activities Surround
Aggie/Kagle Classic Weekend
Once again itTs on. Yes it is
true. It is time for yet another
fun-filled, action-packed week-
end and some of best Black col-
lege football in North Carolina.
The Aggies of North Carolina
A&T State University and the
Eagles of North Carolina Central
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oRIGHT STEP ACADEMY.
Oo y Excellence Without |
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University march on the field to
determine exactly Who is the
best. This is the 70th year that
the two teams have met, but un-
like previous years this yearTs
Classic will be the best game and
the game is only part of the ex-
citement.
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ACK-TO-SCHOOL"Shown above are Brother William Pierce
and his lovely wife, who have moved back to Greenville from
Minnesota to open up the first Black-owned charter school in Pitt
County. The goal was 80 children to start. But God has blessed
them with 130 children, The Right Step Academy is on its way. (Jim
Rouse Photo)
The Raleigh /Wake County and
Durham County Alumni of North
Carolina Central University and
north Carolina A&T State Uni-
versity, along with the adminis-
tration of both institutions and
various sponsors and_ organiza-
tions are proud to host, along
with the football game, a Golf
Tournament NCA&T
ChancellorTs Scholarship Recep-
tion, The official Aggie-Kagle
Concert, after Party, predawn
Jam, official Aggie-Eagle Tail-
gate party, KidTs pavilion, and
Aggie-Eagle Alumni Gala.
The weekend begins with the
Aggie-Eagle Golf Tournament.
The tournament starts at 8 a.m.,
Friday, August 29, 1997, at The
Challenge Golf Course in Gra-
ham, NORTH CAROLINA. The
cost is $75 per person. For more
information contact Alfred Rich-
ardson at North Carolina Central
UniversityTs Alumni Affairs Of-
fice. The number is (919) 560-
6363.
North Carolina A&T State Uni-
versity will hold its annual
Chancellor Scholarship Recep-
tion from 6 p.m. To 9 p.m. At the
Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh on
Friday , August 29, the event is
sponsored by Allied Signal. The
cost is $100 per person. For
more information please contact
the NCA&TSU ChancellorTs of-
fice at (910) 334-7940.
The official Aggie-Eagle Con-
cert will be held on Friday, Au-
gust 29, at HardeeTs Walnut
Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh,
NORTH CAROLINA. The There
will be The Ohio Players, Morris
Day and the Time and The
Barkays. The show begins at. 7
p.m. This will be a concert you
donTt want to miss! For ticket
information, call (919) 831)6666.
The night continues and the
party moves to the Research Tri-
angle park. North Carolina Cen-
tral University will host an after
(See ACTIVITIES, P. 2)
week this year and that the plant
has no guaranteed hours. Union
contracts at other plants guarantee
36 hours a week, he said.
Other issues include complaints
about health insurance and the
speed of the slaughtering line.
Safety committee members are
selected by the company at the
Carolina Food plant and the work-
ers have little voice in safety is-
sues, Zack said. At other plants,
workers canTt be fired without just
cause and workers are committed :
to their jobs because of the secu-
rity, he said. At Carolina Food Pro-
cessors, there is a high turnover
rate.
Zack said union dues would be
$5 a week and start only after a
contract is negotiated if the union
wins the election. A strike would
take a two-thirds vote of the plantTs
union members.
oThey will stop at nothing to get
you to vote no,? said labor orga-
nizer
Linda Chavez-Thompson, execu-
tive vice president of the AFL-CIO,
was taking a chartered jet to At-
lanta after the rally. oYou cannot
vote to go back into slavery,? she
said.
By Joyce Gray
Contributing Writer
WILLIAMSTON"How sweet it
is to hear the Louisiana Legisla-
ture voted to return land and $55
million to heirs of property owners
estimated to be about 3,000 people.
Nearly 20 years ago I held a con-
versation with a delegate at one of
the national conventions (NAACP)
who made comments about being
cheated out of her rightful inherit-
ance.
It was nothing new to me, as |
knew for a fact that land had been
lost by native Americans and Afri-
can-Americans from day one. Land
that former slaves had worked
from before daybreak to darkness
in order to pay their bills and sup-
ply their daily needs. Often
sharecropping, uneducated and
having to put up more collateral
than necessary. But nevertheless,
those common-sense folk held on to
the land.
Many of those heirs in Louisiana
may not be alive when the 10-year
payment period is ended to receive
their monetary share and royalties
accrued since 1984, but thankful I
GOD BLESS OUR CHILDREN"Young Donovan Phillips is shown
with his lovely wife and new baby on their way to church at Cor-
nerstone Missionary Baptist where Rev. Locke isthe pastor. (Jim
Rouse Photo)
Williamston Whistlings
am that some had the guts to fight
for nght until the end.
Seventy years is a long time to
wait for a wrong to be made right.
That case should, in my opinion, be
a wake-up call.
Practically no one even speaks
about VJ-Day anymore. I recall
seeing the ugly scars upon the vic-
tims in Japan during the newsreels
and via television many years ago.
As a child, some adults would be
expressing their fears that the
United States might lose the war.
After all, Japan was fighting this
country with ammunition made
from the scrap iron Americans had
thrown away.
It was a scary time and many es-
sentials were in short supply. Folks
were asked to save many items
which are discarded today. Folks
are equally concerned for the lives
of their neighborsT sons, some of
whom had seen a chance to serve
their country as a means of lifting
their families to better financial
status.
So little emphasis is placed upon
the welfare of veterans today that
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most young folk hardly know who
in their own family has served.
We should go beyond Memorial
Day and Fourth of July. Also, we
should know how much benefits
those veterans have lost within the
past 20 years. Next, we should re-
alize the damage of that bomb and
pray that God protects us from be-
coming such a victim.
Happy birthday greetings to Ms.
Almetia Griffin, Ms. Gloria W.
Jones and James E. Rodgers.
Happy wedding anniversary to
Mr. and Mrs. Noel B. Jones and
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pearson.
On the sick and shut-in list:
Grady Moore, Kelvin Rodgers,
George A. Perry, Jesse Allen Bell,
Ms. Janice Moore, Ms. Eula Co-
tanch, Ms. Betty S. Lanier, Ms.
Leda M. Duggins, James Moore,
Ms. Nonie Smallwood, F.L. Joyner,
Ms. Reba Reddick, Ms. Isolene
Roberson, Melvin Moore, N.W.
Slade, Ms. Gladys Joy Duggins,
Ms. Clara Jones, William E. Bos-
(See WILLIAMSTON, P. 2)
KISS 102 FM BROADCASTS"Shown at Stevenson Nissan during their live remote are KISS 102 FM's
morning drive man Dennis Lee, Roberta, Gwen, and Stevenson Nissan sales manager, Alex. (Jim
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R. Owens, Marie Jones
McNair, Ms. Pearl Nichols, James
E. Smithwick, Nathaniel Hardison,
IB. Cordon, Ms. Zenner Midgett,
Herbert Everett, Robert Lloyd and
Ms. Lillian Peel.
In the nursing homes: Ms. Anna-
bell Best, William Ollison, George
Peel, Ms. Courtney Johnson, Ms.
Hattie Little, Alexander Hodges,
Ms. Madgeline Respass, Ms. Mar-
tha Cherry, Alton Bell; Luther Per-
kins, Noah S. Nicholson, Ms. Ruth
Ollie Perkins and James A. Jones.
The Martin County Board of
Commissioners voted at a special
meeting Aug. 6 to approve the wa-
ter purchase in Hamilton at the
cost of 90 cents per 1,000 gallons.
They also voted to purchase the
water system, land, well and ser-
vices in the town of Oak City for
$250,000 (subject to the approval of
the Federal Home Administration).
For the town of Williamston, the
rate quoted was $1.05 per 1,000
gallons. All areas aforementioned
are in District I.
This writer asked what consider-
ation was to be given to homeown-
ers who are currently putting in
wells and septic tanks or who have
done so within the past two years
in monetary relief. All heads
shook"none.
My next question was when
would the area toward the town of
Washington be done. That answer
was, oWhen those residents ap-
prove the referendum.?
Of course, there was no one
present with the skin such as
mine. I saw well-digging equip-
ment passing my house earlier that
same day. Even though the comple-
tion of the water lines and hookup
is now estimated to require at least
2 1/2 years, that time frame might
be considered when one could save
$3,000 or more in hard-earned
cash.
Naturally, I asked a couple of
those who will be involved in this
project if they were aware of the
meeting; they werenTt. DonTt read
the local newspaper, wonTt sub-
scribe to The CAROLINIAN but
are constantly curious that I am
filled with activities.
The campaign is on for those vy-
ing to either move into positions or
to remain as is, in the North Caro-
lina State Conference, NAACP.
The election takes place during the
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 state convention
scheduled in Raleigh.
It was less than four months ago
that the ruling by the National
Board members caused a change
on the state level... granting the
presidential seat to Melvin oSkip?
Alston.
He had been interim for more
than a year. State elections by con-
stitution/bylaws take place every
two years (uneven).
My source informs me that there
are currently four vying for the top
seat. Please keep in mind that all
officers are non-salaried. So to
date, no campaign material has
been presented to me.
I certainly do not remember that
many seeking that one position
since my involvement. I was, how-
ever, surprised that my own dis-
trict director had no challenger two
years ago, nor had his predecessor.
Already, someone has questions
as to Minister Curtis E.
GatewoodTs submitting his applica-
tion for president. Yes! It will be
those who get to the convention eli-
gible to vote. Do folks need to ac-
cept things as they are or appear to
The Minority
fo} (ox | alem
UST 21 - 28, 1997
be or hope for improvement with a
? ~
One of those who signed the peti-
tion for my entry on the ballot as
* district director asked if my health
~would permit my serving if elected.
A quick reply was some folk in
this county act as if this individual
can odo it all,? regardless of per-
sonal situation, and I do move as
able.
Maybe I wonTt dishonor the orga-
nization any more than has been
done to date. It will definitely be
left to the voters.
This person has never sought
any position for prestige. But if
there is any truth to the saying, oA
child born on Saturday works hard
for a living,? I am that child, as I
was told my arrival came at sun-
down.
Every time I have ever asked or
attempted to ask someone to pray
with me, it didnTt happen. Just
over two weeks ago, I made two
calls to one individual, one to. an-
other two... only to get the answer-
ing service.
All three were long distance. I
had picked up sonie reading mate-
rial from a cousin which included
two books: Overcoming the Shake,
Rattle and Roll in Your Life! by
Richard Roberts and Expect a
Miracle... My Life and Ministry, an
autobiography by Oral Roberts.
I got through the first with no
problem, then started Expect a
Miracle. After about 10 pages, eye
problems began. Each time I tried
to read, the same incident began.
Just two months ago I had received
a good report at the ophthalmolo-
gist, so now I just decided on
prayer.
Three friends came to mind as |
suddenly awakened just a few min-
utes after 3 a.m. After 6:30 a.m., I
made one call"got that machine.
Later, I made a call to the second
friend, then the third friend.
Do I feel that something is sen-
ously wrong at this time? Yes. And
so I prayed without the benefit of
either friendTs ear or voice... only
to get calls from each one this week
telling me that they had been un-
dergoing surgery.
Each one stated that there was
no hint as to being sick as their
doctor stated.
Of course, I teased my friend in
Raleigh, Ms. Mary Weston, as to
what I thought she was doing at
that wee hour, and related that |
asked my God if He was telling me
something I wasnTt smart enough
to grasp.
For that friend in Anchorage, my
words were the echo of another
loved one, I was told.
That precious one in New York
was also remembering how she had
made it an annual event to come to
Williamston and place flowers on
her motherTs grave every August.
August was the 10th anniversary
of both her mother and my son en-
tering into final rest.
Amazing how one can connect
and form bonds even via the tele-
phone. To this person, that is pure
evidence of pure, wholesome love.
Edward Warren said his physi-
cian gave a written list of doTs and
don'ts. Almetia GriffinTs daughter
and son-in-law made plans to take
her on a trip to the Pocono Moun-
tains and Mary Weston had orders
not to drive. Her daughter was
heading for Raleigh and thank God
for her son being there.
Rai.
Ms, Jeré Daniele-Wataon, expect-
ing the arrival of her child in Sep-
tember, was given a osurprise? §
birthday shower Aug. 16 by two
friends, Ruay and Darlene. The
hostess, Ms. Darlene BerrioTs house a
in Bowie, Md. was the site and all .
efforts were out to keep the event a |
total surprise.
Someone in JeréTs family in-
formed me that to date, no one had |
ever been able to do such with
Jeré.
This is the first grandchild in the
Watson/Daniels family since both
Myron and Jeré have no brothers
or sisters.
We all pray for a healthy child
and an enjoyable parenthood.
Minister Melton Roscoe, Windsor
resident, stopped to say he had a
few daysT stay in the hospital and
now must not stay on his feet very
long at a time.
He planned to attend his regular
church worship service, only omit-
ting the 3 p.m. meeting at Greene
Memorial Church. He had missed
the Crisis magazine so much, I
gladly gave him mine.
When I called my friend, Ms.
Ernestine Hannon, to learn what
her trip to the NAACP national
convention was like, she had the
helpful hand of her granddaughter,
Tiffany, answering the telephone,
and in the most proper manner.
Wish a larger number of parents
would teach such to their young
children. Tiffany lives out of state
with her parents.
A caller informed me that An-
drew Marriner and Ms. Eula Co-
tanch were admitted to Martin
General Hospital. Ms. Zenner
Midgett was confined to the hospi-
tal for six days and is at home now.
Cornerstone Baptist Church cel-
ebrated Family and Friends Day
Sunday, Aug. 10.
The Ministerial Alliance met at
St. Paul Church of Christ at 3 p.m.
Aug. 10.
Tickets are available for the
Sept. 27, 1 p.m. annual banquet be-
ing held by the Northeastern North |
Carolina Civic Group. See your
county contact.
The Rev. William J. Barber, II,
Goldsboro, will be the speaker. Per-
quimans High School, Hertford, is
the site.
The St. James Missionary Bap-
tist Church will observe its anni-
versary on Sept. 14. Service begins
at 11 a.m. The church is pastored .
by James C. Purvis of Roberson-
ville and is located on Hwy. 64 east
of Williamston.
WomenTs Day will be observed at
Chapel Hill Baptist Church Sun-
day, Sept. 24, at ll a.m.
St. Paul Church of Christ, 602 E.
Main St., will observe its WomenTs
Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24.
Michael Brown, Belltown Road,
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Tickets are $15. For more infor-
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Featured artists and a feast fit
for a king will be the highlight of
this event.
This fun is not just for the
adults! There will be something
for the kids too. At 2 p.m. The
News & ObserverTs kicks off itTs
KidTs Pavilion. There will be face
Painting, games and activities
for children of all ages.
At 4 p.m. The action begins as
the north Carolina A&T State
University Aggies take on the
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Gala will be held from 10 p.m.
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the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in
Research Triangle Park. Tickets
are $20. For more information
call, Velma Speight, NCA&T
Alumni office at (901) 994-7583.
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eaenonenneth
age 53 of 3755 Hickory Nut Drive
~LaGrange, N.C. who died at Lenoir _
Memorial Hospital in Kinston,
N.C. Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997.
Funeral services were held Mon-
day at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Free
Will Baptist Church in LaGrange,
N.C. with Elder Isaac Burnett offi-
ciating. Burial followed in the
LaGrange Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband,
Clifton Hardy of LaGrange, N.C., 1
daughter, Donna Blount of
LaGrange, N.C.; her mother, Verna
Bell Sutton of LaGrange, N.C., 4
sisters; Sadie Ruth Sutton of Balti-
more, Md., Glendora Sutton of Al-
exander, Va., Verna Mae Sutton of
LaGrange, N.C. and Deserence
Vaughn of Kinston, N.C., 9 broth-
ers; Clarence Sutton, . of Raleigh,
N.C., William Sutton, Mayo Sut-
ton, Ronald Sutton, Shawn Sutton,
Larry Bizzell, Curtis Bizzell, all of
LaGrange, N.C., Dallis Sutton and
Ricky Sutton both of Kinston, N.C.,
2 grandchildren, a number of
nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
aie.
BARBARA BRASWELL MITCHELL
Ms. Barbara Braswell Mitchell,
39 of 403 B West Roundtree Dr.,
died Saturday Aug. 2, 1997 at Pitt
County Memorial Hospital. Fu-
neral Services were Saturday at 2
p.m. at English Chapel FWB
Church. Burial in Greenwood Cem-
etery.
Ms. Mitchell was a native of Pitt
County and a graduate of J.H.
Rose High School in 1975.
She is survived by her father,
John Anderson of Morehead City,
N.C.; her mother, Charlie Mae
Braswell of Greenville; a son,
DeVon Mitchell of Greenville; three
daughters: Kakesha Mitchell,
Trinette Mitchell and DeVetta
Watson all of Greenville; four sis-
ters: Dora Mitchell, Ruby Braswell
and Lekesha Braswell, all of
Grenville; Jennifer Braswell of
Bridge port, Conn. Four Grandchil-
dren.
Making Gardening
More Fun
(NAPS)"Looking for a fun way
to learn more about gardening all
year-round?
Some horticulture experts sug-
gest starting out with the oTomato
Tree,? a fun houseplant which pro-
duces tomatoes up to five months
a year"year after year. Easy to
tend and delicious to eat, these
fruit-laden plants can grow up to
10-feet-tall!
The secret?
The bigger the pot, the bigger
the plant.
Also available is a tomato
starter kit called oBig Red.?
Included in the kit are: two grow
containers, ogrowing? mix and
hybrid seeds.
Fun to grow and quick to pro-
duce, six plants could yield as
much as 100 pounds of fruit. Just
add water.
Tomato Tree can be found in
your local Kmart store and garden
centers. To find the nearest Big
Red retailer, call 1-415-457-9056.
Greenhouse Gift
Want to get hooked on horticul-
ture? Get started with a free
Greenhouse that includes planting
instructions, growing mix and
more than 50 herb seeds. Send $2
for shipping and handling to: Free
Greenhouse, P.O. Box 3498, San
Rafael, CA 94912-3498.
Getting Plugged Into Family Fun Entertainment
PC Games That
Are Appropriate For
The Whole Family
(NAPS)"Since the 1950s, fami-
ly togetherness has evolved from
congregating around the television
to board games such as Monopoly
and Risk to home videogame sys-
tems and finally now to PC gam-
ing. Research has shown the num-
ber of computers per household
grows every year as more and
more people log on. PCs are now
in 37.2 percent of all U.S. house-
holds. ThatTs an increase of 33.2
percent since April of 1995. The
convenience and benefits of having
a computer can override the initial
expense. Not only can you create
and organize files for personal,
business and educational uses, but
it has revolutionized the way we
communicate. Computers and the
Internet are ocrazes? that are here
to stay.
PCs Become oFamily
Friendly?
When purchasing a PC, con-
sumers list numerous reasons for
needing one: word processing,
access to the Internet, etc. How-
ever, once the machine is hooked
up in the home, the majority, more
than 85 percent, cite playing
games as the activity they spend
most of their time with on the
computer, according to the 1995
subscriber survey conducted by
Computer Life Magazine. Many
games available for the PC are
considered ofamily friendly,? that
is, designed for use and involve-
ment by the entire family. The
trend in PC gaming is moving
toward two-player or family
games as opposed to the older,
one-player games such as
Solitaire. One company promoting
such family fun titles is Sega
Entertainment, Inc. which is com-
mitted to delivering the Sega
experience of top quality gameplay
with wholesome and familiar fam-
ily fun characters like Sonic the
Hedgehog, BUG! and Garfield.
Kid Instructors, Gamer Parents
In addition to reading, writing
and arithmetic, computer instruc-
tion is vital in todayTs academic
curriculum. Computers are second
Family friendly PC games like
SonicTs Schoolhouse use some
of kidsT favorite characters in
new environments that also
appeal to parents.
nature to our up-and-coming gen-
erations. For some adults, surviv-
ing the technological revolution
means asking their children for
help. It can be seen as bridging
the gap in the otherTs generation.
For children, videogames offer an
introduction to computer technol-
ogy. For parents, this added time
with their children is important in
building a fun and communicative
parent/child relationship, as well
as becoming assimilated to the
new computer in the home.
Gaming"An Introduction To
Technology
Many skills learned inadver-
tently through videogames have
had a positive influence on chil-
drenTs development. Videogame
success means processing multi-
tasks simultaneously. You must
think analytically, master reflex
and peripheral abilities while con-
templating defensive and offen-
sive strategies. Videogames stim-
ulate creative thinking and
increase social contact among
peers with similar interests.
Many stereotypes associated with
videogames as a whole are based
on exceptionally violent titles, not
the newer family-oriented games.
Choosing Games Good
For The Whole Family
Granted, some videogames are
violent and inappropriate for some
ages, as with all entertainment. It
is the parentsT responsibility to watch
out for violence and appropriateness
in videogames because of their inter-
active nature.
According to Jill Braff, product
manager at Sega Entertainment,
Inc., there are five key issues that
parents should look for when decid-
ing upon a family fun title:
Character Familiarity: The most
popular titles with all members of
the family are those based on proven,
reliable characters that are easily
identified with, such as Sonic the
Hedgehog, BUC! or Garfield.
Quality Heritage: Consumers
should feel comfortable that the
developer of the software they choose
will deliver a product of distinction.
Content / Ease of Play: The pur-
pose of the game should be simple
to determine so parents and kids
can enjoy playing together. If you
need to spend hours with an instruc-
tion manual to understand the
gameplay, you may want to look for
another game.
Replay Value: Search for games
that you will play over and over again.
The game needs to stand up to the
test of both a childTs short attention
span and the sophisticated enter-
tainment palette of todayTs consumers.
Whole Family Affordability:
yames should also appeal to Mom
and DadTs checkbook. The suggested
retail price should range between
$29.95 and $34.95. Always read the
system requirements on the back of
the box cover; not all software is
compatible with every PC.
As more forms of entertainment
become interactive, there is some-
thing for everyone. It seems that
working on the PC is an individ-
ual act, but when it comes to fun
and games, it can be a family
affair.
Cancer Patients Can Call For Help
(NAPS)"Edith M. is a fight-
er"and a survivor. She was
courageous in battling two bouts
with cancer, but when her doctor
recently diagnosed a third, unre-
lated cancer in her throat, her
spirits flagged.
oI just didnTt know where to
turn,? Edith said. oI didnTt know
how I would find the strength to
go on.? Then she found out about
the Cancer Care Counseling Line,
1-800-813-HOPE.
Cancer is often a frightening,
overwhelming experience, Friends
and family members may feel they
donTt know what to do or say, and
in many communities, professional
support for cancer patients and their
families is very limited"or nonex-
istent. People don't know where to
turn for information or guidance. A;
Saeed
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Credo of the Black Press
The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial
and natural antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race,
color or creed, full human rights. Hating no person, fearing no person in the
firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.
Ten Traits of the Successful
Entrepreneur
Reprinted From Money Magazine
Entrepreneurs arenTt born.
TheyTre trained for success. The
North Carolina association of CPAs
says that while, in general, success-
ful entrepreneurs tend to be creative
individuals who are adept at problem
solving, there are other characteris-
tics that can be learned. From the
vantage point of CPAs who consult
with thousands of companies on run-
ning their businesses, here are the 10
key traits of the successful entrepre-
neur:
1) Goal-driven. Staying focused on
a clear goal"and keeping employees
focused on that goal"is often one of
the most difficult tasks of the entre-
preneur. In fact, one of the most im-
portant lessons business owners
learn early on is that their company
canTt be all things to all people. The
more focused the company is on pro-
ducing what it makes best, the more
likely it will succeed.
2) Customer-focused. Without cus-
tomers, you canTt build a business.
The successful entrepreneur spends
time understanding the interests and
buying trends of potential customers
and views the companyTs products or
services through the consumerTs
eyes.
3) Team-oriented. Most successful
entrepreneurs recognize that they
canTt build or run their business
alone. Delegating responsibilities to
teams of employees or even outside
consultants will not only allow the
company to focus on its core compe-
tencies, but also will improve the ef-
ficiency of its operations and provide
avenues for creative ideas to filter
their way up to management.
4) Skills-oriented. Each member of
the team must have demonstrable
skills that can contribute to the
companyTs overall performance. The
astute entrepreneur makes sure that
his team possesses a diverse skill
base"one that complements his or
her own skills and can create syner-
gism in a team environment. And the
entrepreneur is committed to em-
ployeesT maintaining their skills by
providing ongoing educational oppor-
tunities.
5) Techno-Knowledgeable. Virtu-
ally every aspect of a business, from
manufacturing to financial manage-
ment to marketing, requires techno-
logical proficiency. The entrepreneur
must possess some knowledge about
technology and take the initiative to
hire individuals who can implement
technology plans and procedures.
6) Global-thinking. More and more
businesses today are going interna-
tional. Operating in a global environ-
ment means that entrepreneurs
must understand the trends and eco-
nomic and legal issues that have an
impact on international markets and
products, as well as local customs.
But companies similar to yours oper-
ate in other parts of the world can
provide valuable information that
may be put to use in your own busi-
ness.
7) Flexible-minded. The successful
entrepreneur is sensitive to the
changing marketplace, competitor
strategies, and customer preferences
and adapts products or services ac-
cordingly.
8) Bottom-line oriented. Making
money"and profits"requires man-
aging money successfully. Being fi-
nancially astute, carefully managing
vendors and suppliers, and hiring the
right team of financial advisors can
all help a business prosper.
9) Socially responsible. Being so-
cially responsible can also contribute
to a companyTs success. In todayTs
business and social climate, entre-
preneurs that are looking to provide
a social benefit by making a commit-
ment to serve the economically dis-
advantaged, protecting the environ-
ment, or adopting some other social
cause, are more likely to be favor-
ably perceived by end-users of their
products and services.
10) Future-oriented. Successful
entrepreneurs donTt get over-
whelmed or consumed by day-to-day
problems. They have a vision for the
future of their company and make an
effort to understand the trends and
forces that will impact their ability
to achieve that vision.
Lastly, thanks to the impact of the
World Wide Web, more and more
customers are expecting businesses
to be accessible 24 hours a day. For
the entrepreneur, that means mak-
ing a commitment of time, energy,
and resources to be responsive to
customer demands and needs.
Thanks, Coach
News of the death of Coach
Norvell Lee of St. AugustineTs Col-
lege came as a shock to everyone in
the African-American community
last week.
After all, it had only been March
when The CAROLINIAN had de-
voted a great deal of space to the
praises being heaped on Coach Lee
from far and wide, even as far as the
N.C. General Assembly.
He had, in the scant two years he
had been here, made an indelible
mark on people here, as he turned
the Falcon basketball program
around on a dime and ended in tri-
umph with the 1997 CIAA basketball
championship.
It was the first such title the
school had garnered in 52 years, and
Coach Lee was an instant legend.
Praises were still being sung and
alumni, fans and administrators alike
were still trying to decide how to re-
ward him further when it was
learned that he had died, last
Wednesday, of an apparent heart at-
tack.
The death of one dear to us is al-
ways sad. But Coach LeeTs passing is
particularly poignant for the St.
AugustineTs community, because
they were still basking in the glow of
his triumph and wanted to praise
him even further. Not to mention en-
joying what further victories he
might bring them.
Nevertheless, we suspect that
Coach Lee, as many other highly
competitive, motivated men in his
field, would tell us that, if you have
to go (as we all must), there is surely
no better way to go out than as a
winner.
A pilot will tell you he wants to go
out flying. A race car driver, behind
the wheel. An explorer, gazing from
the summit of his last conquest. An
athletic coach, as the head of a cham-
pionship team.
Coach set a standard. He will
never have to know the bitterness of
defeat which is the omnipresent flip
side of all athletic endeavors. His last
memories are of sublime, supreme
victory.
Our hearts go out to his family,
who are surely consumed with grief
at this time. But may we offer what
small consolation there may be in
knowing that he left us, and will al-
ways be, a champion.
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Parents Need To Ask,
oWhy ArenTt Our Kids
Succeeding??
BY TREY BANKHEAD
ItTs been asked before: Does the traditional style of public
education work for our kids? That question, while important,
pales in significance to the REAL question, which is oWhy
arenTt our kids, on the average, succeeding??
Let me put it this way: The number one reason kids drop
out of school is because they feel odistanced? from the school
system. In other words, they feel as though the educators do
not care about them, so they see no point in trying to gain
good grades when they feel no one will treat them fairly.
How does this news affect you, the reader? Read on.
ItTs not a secret: kids do not all learn the same way. That
information had been known for a long time, now, but alter-
native styles of learning are still routinely put down and
challenged as soon as they are conceived. Consider these
points:
oAge-based? grade grouping is no longer efficient. ItTs
hard to accept, especially with the stereotypes running
around about Generation X and Generation Y. But, letTs face
facts: kids today are smarter than we were at their age.
They have access to far more information at an earlier age,
and so can use the information earlier. Plus, not all kids
learn the same way, or at the same pace. Still, too many
schools insist on remaining with the otried and true? styles
of education. A relatively new style of scheduling, the 4x4 or
oBlock? schedule, allows kids more flexibility by structuring
school more like college, allowing for a more natural transi-
tion. One semester, a student might have English, Social
Studies, and two electives. The following semester, the other
core course would follow, with two other electives. Students
would be dealing with four ninety-minute classes a day,
rather than having so many more subjects to split their at-
tention with. Also, kids have longer to achieve competency in
core courses, and are promoted due to their successes, at
their own speed, not due to their age.
Kids donTt learn the same way. Guess what? Ever wonder
why your child might not be able to learn in that oone class
he keeps failing?;; It may not be the subject, but the way itTs
presented. Everyone has their own style of learning. Some
people learn best by reading, some by seeing it in motion
(like a demonstration or a movie). Others learn best by just
hearing the information presented. One kid I knew in college
would tape her classes, and would fall asleep in class. Then,
sheTd go back to her dorm, and just listen to the lectures.
And she got it, every time. A dyslexic student of mine suc-
cessfully passed my English class with an oA? because we
discovered that she could type information with greater co-
herence than simply handwriting. After that, all of her pa-
pers came in typed, and her grades shot right up. Teachers,
administrators, and parents need to realize that one oper-
fect? system NEVER works for everyone. DonTt believe me?
How is it that kids can memorize entire movies and albums,
but not books and poetry? When you come down to it, whatTs
the difference?
North Carolina has an influx of private and charter
schools. ThatTs right...As of Fall 1997, thirty-five charter
schools were scheduled to open in North Carolina, including
one in Pitt County. There are already a lot of private schools
open, with more opening all the time. And, letTs not forget
the number of parents who have opted to educate their kids
themselves, at home, through home schooling. People need
to ask why alternative education is in such demand. Or, to
put it another way: If the traditional style of teaching was
working, would there be such a huge amount of dissatisfac-
tion, as evidenced by the growing number of alternative
schools?
ThereTs a lack of strong Black role models. LetTs face it:
There are not a lot of teachers out there that olook like us.?
And itTs kind of hard for a Black kid to identify with a story
by Shakespeare about this long-dead White guy who went
nuts because his mom married her dead husband's brother. I
mean, come on, everyone knows kids learn best from what
they can identify with! So, why is it so few are willing to do
it? There are not a lot of Black teachers in public education.
In fact, when I worked as a teacher for Pitt County Schools, I
was told quite often that I was a rarity: A Black man who
was a teacher. At a recent presentation at J.H. Rose High
School,.a man in the audience asked Superintendent
Howard Sosne why there was not a larger amount of Black
teachers and administrations in Pitt County Schools. Dr.
Sosne admitted that there were not, on average, a lot of
Black teachers, and that that number is declining due to
more established teachers retiring or leaving Pitt County.
However, Dr. Sosne did not answer the more important
question: What is Pitt County Schools doing to remedy this,
especially I light of the fact that Pitt County Schools has one
of the highest dropout rates in North Carolina. And that
most of those kids are Black! Maybe he should also be asked
why a lot of Black teachers leave because of paycheck
disputes...such as being oshorted? for a check, and then not
being paid what is owed them?
Cultural differences need to be talked about. ITve heard it
too many times before, oI donTt see color. When ITm dealing
with people, ITm colorblind.? And, my answer is always the
same: oOh, you're color blind? So you only see in terms of
Black and White?? People need to realize that our differ-
ences are actually a good thing. Making a school into a place
where racial and religious differences are not acknowledged
is encouraging disaster. For example, my high school had a
Christmas celebration every year, which meant they were
ignoring all the Jewish students in the school. Many black
families have started celebrating Kwanzaa. Trying to deny
race is denying people a vital part of who they are. When
someone tells me that oI never see you as being Black,? I am
insulted. Why? I am a black man. Being Black is an undeni-
able part of who I am, and it has always influenced me.
Ignoring that fact is ignoring me, and that I won't let people
do.
School systems need to be working together, rather than
fighting each other. There is a lot of fighting going on be-
tween differing school types: the traditional public schools
are trying to undercut the charter schools; the private
schools are seen as being superior to all the schools; home-
schooling is portrayed as being the cowardTs way out. People
need to realize that, if it is supposed to be the KIDS that are
important, then they need to stop acting like spoiled brats
and do their jobs and support the kids. A kid doesnTt want to
go to a country public school? Fine. Educators should figure
out what the child needs and then find the school that best
serves those needs, regardless of affiliation. No more with-
holding records when a child transfers from one school type
to another. NO more suddenly initiated changes in policy
that only apply to a certain otype? of school. For that matter,
legislators need to do the same thing: education can not be
looked at as an issue of money. ItTs an issue of the future: if
they expect this country to have one, they'd better get with it
before itTs too late.
Parents need to look at what they can do to help their
kids. Hey, parents, want to know another reason why your
kid is failing in school? Take a look at your living room.
Everyone hears that Asian kids are oborn smarter.? Bull.
One secret of their success is, on the average, they spend
more time studying. HereTs the numbers, on the average:
Asian-American spend 12.5 hours a week studying.
Anglo-Americans spend 8.5 hours a week studying.
African-Americans spend 4 hours a week studying.
Hispanic-Americans spend 3 hours a week studying.
On the other hand, want to guess how many hours kids
watch television?
Asian-Americans spend 23 hours a week watching TV.
Anglo-Americans spend 28 hours a week watching TV.
African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans spend be-
tween 77 and 88 hours a week watching TV.
Parents, this is your wakeup call! There are only 168
hours in a week! One way to ensure your child will do better
in school: TURN OFF THE TELEVISION!
Parents and educators must look out for the oRevenge?
style of education. | freely admit it: part of the reason I
became a teacher was, in a way to oget revenge? on all the
teachers ITd ever had growing up that told me I'd never
amount to anything. That English teacher in the 6th grade,
the Spanish teacher in 8th...I was going to show all of them!
But, a mistake that ITve been guilty of myself is trying to put
forth an Afrocentric curriculum when not all of my students
are Black! I grew up being one of the only Blacks in my
entire school system, so I know how lonely it is. Is it right for
educators to construct schools that serve oa certain popula-
tion? when a much larger population is in need? Many pri-
vate schools seem to be drawn up on racial lines. For that
matter, many schools in general seem to be drawn up that
way. I know that my hometown of chagrin Falls, Ohio, re-
drew the property lines AROUND the Black community,
thus keeping students from that community from attending
the Chagrin Falls School system. A lot of Black teachers
have started teaching Afrocentric curricula to students that
are not all Black. I know how being alone in a sea of people
onot like me? very nearly destroyed me...Can we stand by
and see that done to any other children, no matter what
their race? The answer othey've done it to us for years? does
NOT make it right.
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AER BESS SAR :
MOTHER JOSEPHINE S.
GRAHAM
Homegoing services for Mrs. Jo-
sephine S. Graham were held on
Monday, August 11, at the Philippi
Church of Christ, with the Pastor,
Bishop Randy Royal, officiating.
Mrs. Graham, daughter of the late
Mr. & Mrs. George and Lena Spen-
cer, was born Sept. 4, 1914 and de-
parted this life on Thursday, Aug.
8 at Pitt County Memorial Hospi-
tal.
Ms. Graham was a native of
Beaufort County and spent most of
her life in Greenville, North Caro-
lina, where she attended the local
schools. She retired from the Pitt
County Schools as cafeteria man-
ager. She was a faithful member of
the Philippi Church of Christ,
where she served as a member of
the Senior Choir and member of
the Mother Board.
Survivors include: children: Mrs.
Annie R. Daughtry of Greenville,
Zack Riddick, Jr., of Greenville,
and James E. Graham of
Bellingham, Washington; grand-
children: Mrs. Valerie Dillahunt of
Grifton, Howard E. Pritchard of
Virginia, Ms. Regina Reddick of
Greenville, Ms. Elva Reddick, New-
ark, N.J., Marlon and Otis Jones,
ham, a
| great grandchildren, five great- |
ews, cousins, other relatives and
friends.
Burial followed in the Green-
wood Cemetery.
JOHN HENRY (JUNIOR) DANIELS
John Henry (Junior) Daniels
i died on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997
~at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sun-
day at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Mission-
ary Baptist Church, RFD, Green-
ville, N.C. Pastor Daniel House
will officiate. Burial in Homestead
Memorial Gardens.
He was the son of the late
Nannie Perkins and John H.
Daniels and he was raised in the
Stokes, St. Peter and Greenville
communities.
oJunior,? as he was known by
many, was a kind, jolly and well
rounded person. He was employed
with National Spinning Co. in
Washington, N.C. approximately
14 years. In July 1996, he retired
from the Housekeeping Dept. at
East Carolina University School of
Medicine after employment of ap-
proximately 12 years.
He served on the following
church organizations: Founder and
President of the Male ChorusT;
overseer of all choirs; served as
former President of the Home Mis-
sion; served a former Chairman of
the Deacon Board for several years;
and a member of the Trustee Board
and Pastor Aide Club.
Mr. Daniels was a member of
Beautiful Valley #435 Masonic
Lodge for 30 years.
Surviving, his wife: Christine
Payton Daniels of the home; four
sons; Calvin R. Daniels, Havelock,
N.C.; Johnny Daniels Jr., Colorado
BY FAYE WHITE
Associate Editor
EditorTs Note: If you would like
to have your churchTs special
event included in this column,
please submit it to Faye White,
~MWT Voice Church Calendar, at
least two weeks prior to the
event.
Warren Chapel United Ameri-
can Free Will Baptist Church
(located on the Speight Seed Farm
Road, Winterville) holding Revival
Services Aug. 18-22, 7:30 nightly.
Dr. Felton O. Best, of Bloomfield,
Connecticut, is the guest evange-
list.
Tabernacle Center Of Deliv-
erance sponsoring o500 Women In
White?. 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24.
Evangelist Dollie Prayer, Full Gos-
pel Christian Church, the guest
speaker.
Selvia Chapel Free Will Baptist
Church will present a oHighly
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sic?, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31.
Scheduled to appear: The C./ G
Spirituals, Brother-To-Brother,
Minister Terrell Powell & Choir,
and The Golden Jubilees. This will
be the last Gospel Singing Program
to be held at the churchTs present
location. (Selvia Chapel is celebrat-
ing going into a new sanctuary).
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Baptist Church (Route 3, Black
Jack) will observe Quarterly: Met-
ing Services, Aug. 23-24. Board
Meeting and Holy Communion on .
Saturday; Sunday School, MOrning
Worship with Pastor J. H. Wilkes
delivering the morning message;
Elder Theron Jones and St. Monica
Missionary Baptist Church will be
guests at 3 p.m.
St. Mary Missionary Baptist
Church Traveling Choir will cel-
ebrate its Second Anniversary at 4
p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24 with a
concert featuring oThe Junior
Consolators? and oThe Voices of
Harmony?.
Canaan Free Will Baptist
Church Deacon Board will cel-
ebrate its Second Anniversary at 4
p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24. Pastor V.
B. Phillips and the English Chapel
Church Family will be guests.
Cedar Grove Missionary Bap-
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celebrate its Anniversary at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, Aug. 24. Brother Tony
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Hollister, CA; and four daughters: '
Patricia D. Ebron, Tonya Daniels,
and Cassandra Payton, Greenville,
N.C.; and Gailene Ross, Charlotte,
N.C.
Grandchildren: Curtis Speller,
Venters, CA; Derrick Daniels, Si-
erra Daniels, Creosha Clark, Jas-
mine Harris, Greenville, N.C.; Sa-
rah and Patrick Daniels, Hollister,
CA; Jamal and Chelsea Daniels,
East Over, S.C.; Nikki? Daniels,
Oxon Hill, MD; Erika Ross, Char-
lotte, N.C.; and Brian Warner,
Patterson, N.J.
Brothers: Willie oBill? Battle and
Julius Jones, Greenville, N.C.; Sis-
ters: Cestine Boyd of Greenville,
N.C. and Hattie Ward, Albany,
N.Y.
A host of nieces, nephews, rela-
tives and friends.
Arrangements by Flanagan Fu-
neral Home, Inc.
ANNIE CARMON
Ms. Annie Carmon, 78 of 314 S.
Mills St. Apt. B-2, died Sunday,
Aug. 3, 1997 at her residence. Fu-
neral Services were Thursday at 2
p.m. at St. Rest Holiness Church in
Winterville. Burial in Branches
Cemetery.
? Ms Carmen was a native of Pi
County and she worked as a
Housekeeper for James and Jane
~ Mellon of Winterville for the past
twenty years.
She is survived by one son:
- Luther James Patrick of
Winterville, N.C.; two brothers:
Jessie Miller of Greenville, Charles
Miller of Ft. Washington, MD, and
five sisters: Annie Belle Atkinson,
Carristine Davis, Barbara J.
White, all of Greenville; Annie C.
Wiggins and Iristine Vines both of
Washington, D.C.
Also, seven grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren, 10 great
grandchildren, eight step great
grandchildren, four great great
great grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Rountree
and Associates Funeral Home in
downtown Greenville.
JAUNTIA JACKSON
MitchellTs Funeral Home an-
nounces the death and funeral ser-
vice for Ms. Jauntia Jackson age 80
of 107 Springhill Street LaGrange,
N.C., who died at Lenoir Memorial
Hospital in Kinston, N.C. Monday,
Aug. 4, 1997.
Funeral service was held Satur-
day, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. at St. Mat-
thew Free Will Baptist Church in
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Church Cemetery in LaGrange,
N.C.
Ms. Jackson was a native of Le-
noir County where she attended
the County Schools. She was a
member of St. Matthew Church.
She is survived by her husband,
Norris Jackson of the home, her
stepmother, Leora Taylor of
- LaGrange, N.C., 1 daughter, Mary
E. Arnold of Phil. Pa., 5 sisters;
Elsie Spellman, Elizabeth Gibbs
both of LaGrange, N.C., Hazel
Wooten of Goldsboro, N.C.,. Ora
Bell Davis of Kinston, N.C., Patsy
Phillips of Norfolk, Va., 4 brothers;
Bishop William Taylor of Golds-
boro, N.C. and Robert Earl Taylor
of LaGrange, N.C., 4 grandchil-
dren, 8 great grandchildren, a
number of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Ms. Lossie Williams Bizzell, 84,
of 1207 W. 4th Street, died Sunday,
Aug. 17, 1997 in Pitt County Me-
morial Hospital. Funeral services
were Wednesday 2 p.m. at Sy-
camore Hill Baptist Church. Burial
was in Brownhill Cemetery.
Ms. Bizzell was a native of Pitt
County and attended the local
schools. She was a member of Sy-
camore Hill Baptist Church, Altar
Guild and Junior Ladies Auxillary.
She was the Past Matron of the La-
dies Delight Chapter No. 10 O.E.S.
and a member of Benedict Ette So-
cial Club. o
Surviving are husband, John H.
Bizzell of the home.
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handled the arrangements.
(See OBITS, P. 3)
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August 18, 1997
DAILY REFLECTOR
Permit me to excerpt some of the
statements:
1. Be scrupulously fair to each
student without showing favorit-
ism because of gender, ethnicity,
religion or family income.
2. Never rely solely on teacher
handbooks and guides. Too many
of them were written by people
who know little about the realities
of the public school classroom or
the students you teach.
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that go on behind the scenes. Every
faculty and staff is likely to have
members who expend their ener-
gies demeaning others rather than
working to improve teaching.
The author prays that maybe
this year, teachers will find the
combination of wisdom and skills
to ensure that no child will fail, not
by making the lessons easy, but by
lighting a spark of curiosity.
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