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_ Happy New Year "
And Happy Kwanzaa
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EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981
WEEK OF DECEMBER 24-31, 1995
WILLIAM H. COX
Col. William H. Cox accepts command
of the 99th logistics group at Nellis Air
Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada
Colonel William H. Cox was
born November 7, 1948 in
Farmville. He graduated from
H.B. Suggs High School,
Farmville, in 1967 and from
North Carolina A&T State Uni-
versity in 1971 with a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Business
Administration and Accounting.
Col. Cox received a Master of
Science Degree in Procurement
Management from Webster Uni-
versity, Missouriin 1981. Heisa
graduate of Squadron Officers
School, Air Command and Staff
College and Air War College.
Following commissioning in
1973, Col. Cox was assigned to
the 704th Tactical Air Support
Squadron, Shaw AFB, South
Carolina, where he served as
Supply Operations Officer. In
1975, he graduated from Muni-
tions Supply School and served
as Munitions Accountable Sup-
ply Officer for the 8th Tactical
Fighter Wing at Kunsan AB,
Korea.
In 1976, he was assigned tothe
632d Radar Squadron, Roanoke
Rapids AFS, North Carolina,
where he served as Squadron
Logistics Support Officer. Fol-
lowing this assignment, he was
snet to the 46 AEROWD, Det
0001, in Colorado Springs, Colo-
rado, where he served as
MAJCOM Assistnat Chief, Lo-
gistics Readiness Division in
1978. In 1981, he wastransferred
to Air Forces Iceland, Keflavik,
where he served as Chief of Sup-
ply.
Upon return in 1985, Col. Cox
was assigned to the Ist Supply
Squadron, Langley AFB, as Com-
bat Operations Support Officer
and Officer in Charge, Mobility
Readiness Center. In 1988, he
was transferred to HQ 12th Air
Force, Bergstrom AFB, Texas,
where he served as Deputy Di-
rector of Supply. Following this
tour, Col. Cox was assigned to
the 343rd Supply Squadron,
Rielson AFB, Alaska. Col. Cox
returned in September 1993 to
the lst Supply Squadron, Lan-
gley AFB, Virginia as the com-
mander.
Col. Cox is a master logisti-
cian. His military decorations
include the Air Force Meritori-
ous Service Medal with five Oak
Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Com-
mendation Medal and the Air
Force Commendation Medal,
with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
Col. Cox is married to the
former Josephine Sutton of
Greenville, North Carolina. They
have four children, William,
April, Christopher, and Jeffrey.
He is the son of William T. and
Sally D. Cox of Farmville.
Local Business Feature
Kids Academy Day Care Center
is located at 500 East Avenue,
Ayden.
Kids Academy is a state and
local certified center. The center
opened February 1, 1995, and had
only one child (Brianna Woods).
The center is now 94% full, and
operates 6:30 a.m. through 11:00
p.m., including evening shift, half
or full day and includes nutritional
supper and two snacks.
Kids Academy is:
¢A happy school: appropriated
play experiences that contribute
to the physical, social, intellectual,
emotional, esthetic development
of the child.
¢A meaningful curriculum:
learning center and motivational
activities that build important
KIDS ACADEMY DAY CARE CENTER
foundations for future reading
skills and other academic pursuits.
Theemployees at Kids Academy
are experienced and qualified
caregivers and sensitive to the
children Ts needs. The caregivers
all have CPR and First Aid certifi-
cation. Ms. Tonia Cogdell, Infant
Room; Mrs. Cathy Harper, 2-year
old Room; Mrs. Pam Best, Tod-
dlers Room; Ms. Linda Gaskins, 3-
year old room, Ms. Marquitta
Clark, 4-year old room and after-
schoolers; Ms. Lakisha Elberts,
part-time; Ms. Priscilla Tyson,
part-time, infant room; Mrs. Dor-
othy Williams, volunteer parent;
Mrs. Brenda Persianni, food ser-
vice. All staff members are cre-
ative, talented, loving, Christian
individuals who have love for all
children.
Our future goals are to provide a
child consultant for parents who
have difficulties getting time off
from their place of employment to
attend meetings at their child Ts
school scheduled because of learn-
ing problems "Not for disturbance
or misbehavior problems. Parents
must be employed and working
the day of the scheduled meeting.
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THE PHILIPPI CHURCH OF CHRIST... recently honored their pastor, Bishop Randy
Royal on his 17th anniversary. Show here is (L-R) the oRoyal Family �...Velma Newton, a
cousin, Son Brian, Bishop Royal, First Lady Glen, Nephew Dameon, daughters, Stephanie
and Onica, and grandchildren, Jasmine and Ashlei. Staff photo by Jim Rouse
Something for Everyone!
Conway, SC. The Gala is not a
Judged Show. The purpose is to
educate and promote the art of
quilting.
Come and enjoy these beauti-
ful quilts. The Gala is open to all
quilters of all levels and all ages.
There is no entry fee. For an
application or additional infor-
mation, call Terri at the Mu-
seum at (803) 248-1542 or (803)
626-1282.
The Horry County Museum in
Conway, South Carolinais spon-
soring the 2nd Annual Quilt Gala
Saturday, February 24 and Sun-
day, February 25, at the Horry
Courthouse-3rd Avenue,
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CONGRESSWOMAN EVA CLAYTON . .. recently hosted a oTown Meeting � in Greenville
for all of her oDown East � supporters and friends. Shown here are just a few of those persons
attending. Staff phote by Jim Rouse
in the new year.
BROTHER MOSES, MS. LAURA
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JOHNSON, MS. SHARON REDDICK. .. oLil � Buddy
Jones, and Prophet Long (L-R) members of the staff of Joy 1320 "WTOW "in Washington
wish all of our readers and radio listeners seasons T greetings and look forward to serving you
DR. ANDREW BEST... prominent Greenville physician, is joined by Greenville mayor,
Nancy Jenkins(C) and the Rev. Thomas Walker, (R) of Rocky Mount. They paused briefly from
the oTown Meeting � for our cameraman.
Staff photo by Jim Rouse
Staff photo by Jim Rouse
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MR. EDDIE MILLER(L) .. . field representative for the rural economic development
corporation, Mr. James Kearney (2nd from L)..the first african american state director of the
rural economic development corporation (formerly the Farmers Home administration),
assistant secretary Rawl, and BrotherJim Rouse(R) met recently. What a pow wow that was!!!
Staff photo
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor:
The management and employ-
ees of Carolina Eagle Distributing
would like to ask all of our custom-
ers, frends, and families in Nash,
Edgecombe, and Halifax counties
to help us make this holiday sea-
son the safest ever. This can be
accomplished if we follow some
simple yet effective guidelines.
Being responsibleis everyonesjob.
The holiday season will be
marked by more parties than gifts.
But entertaining is serious busi-
ness, and anyone planning to host
or attend a holiday party should
consider the friends and neigh-
bors with who we share the road.
Promoting responsible drinking
and safe driving during the holi-
days is everyone Ts responsibility.
So if you plan to host a holiday
party in the weeks ahead, clip this
list and post it on the refrigerator.
¢ Ask your guests who among
them will volunteer to be desig-
nated drivers.
¢ Always serve food with alcohol
beverages. High-protein foods like
cheese and meats help moderate
the effects of alcohol.
¢ Don Tt force drinks on your
guests
¢ Make non-alcohol beverages
The Minority Voice Inc.
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MAYOR LIN KILPATRICK ...is shown here with attorney Jerome Ramey (C) and Brother
Calvin Henderson (L), director of the Winterville Senior Citizens Center.
Staff photo by Jim Rouse
310 Evans St. Mall, Greenville, NC 27835
919-757-0365/ Fax: 919-757-1793
like O TDoul Ts and coffee available
to your guests.
* Close the bar an hour before
the party ends so yor guests have
a non-drinking period before driv-
ing home.
¢ If "despite your best efforts "
someone has had too much to drink,
arrange transportation home with
another guest, drive the person
yourself, call a cab, or ask your
guest to spend the night. Do not let
that person drive home.
When these holiday reminders
are kept top of mind, we give our
friends and family the best of all: a
safe and prosperous 1996. We at
Anheuser-Busch want all of our
friends, family and customers to
enjoy the holidays and by all of us
being responsible we can all enjoy
many more holidays to come.
WIOW P.O. Box 39, 903 Hackney Ave. Washington NC
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All articles must be mailed to the above address. If you have a complaint,
please address it to the publisher Mr. Jim Rouse owner.
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Roof Replacement Project
Sealed proposal will be received by the HousingAuthority of
the City of Greenville in the office of Authority, 1103 Broad
Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27835, up to 2:00 p.m.,
local time on Thursday, January 4, 1996, and immediately
thereafter opened and read in the presence of attending
bidders for the furnishing ofalllabor, materials and equipment
for Roof Replacement project upon the Owner's property in
Greenville, North Carolina.
Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will
be open in the office of HR Associates, P.A., 1200 Navaho
Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, (919) 872-6345. Prime bid-
ders who are qualified and who will make a bid will, upon
deposit of the sum of One Hundred Dollars (100.00) with the
Architect, receive documentsfd in duplicate. The full deposit
will be refunded to those qualified prime bidders who submit
abona fide prime proposal, providing within five (5) days after
receipt of bids.
The Work consists of construction of reroofing 64 single
storey dwelling buildings on two sites.
All bidders are hereby notified that they must have proper
license under the State laws as a Building Contractor or as
a Specialty (Roofing) Contractor.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a
certified check drawn on some bank or trust company insured
by the FDIC in an amount equal to not less than 5% of the
proposal. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled
closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60)
days.
A Performance Bond shall be required for one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract amount.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive
informalities, and to award contracts in the best interest of the
Owner.
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THE YULETIDE SEASON IS HERE... Wreaths, bells,
holly, nativity scenes, and lights (like these) are seen
everywhere. Season Ts Greetings to all.
Staff photo by Jim Rouse.
WHILE ONSURGICAL RECOUPERATION ... Ms. Edith
Outterbridge (L) enjoys the support and encouragement of
friends and her family, especially her daughter, Monique (R).
We all wish Ms, Outterbridge a speedy recovery.
Staff photo by Jim Rouse
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MRS. MARY JANE HARDY (seated center)... is surrounded by friends and family members
who came to help her celebrate her 86th birthday. With all the love that was shared, we know
this was really a Happy Birthday! Staff photo by Jim Rouse
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MEMBERS OF THE CREW OF oFOXY 107 �... were in our area recently. They are joined
here by Ms. Shanai Harris (right front) of WITN-TV 7. Staff photo by Jim Rouse
Kwanzaa Ts Origination
NCCU choir schedules
Christmas Concert
The North Carolina Central
University Concert and Touring
Choirs performed their annual
Christmas concert at 4 p.m., De-
cember 10, in the university Ts
B.N. Duke Auditorium. Admis-
sion was free.
Acentral feature of the concert
was the Christmas sections of
Handel Ts Messiah. Soloists in-
cluded Dena C. Moss, soprano;
Dr. Darry! Taylor, tenor; and Dr.
Eugene A. Eaves, bass/baritone.
Other solo selections were by stu-
dent members of the choir.
Also a part of the concert was
excerpts from Camille Saint
Saens T Christmas Oratorio anda
number of Christmas anthems
and carols.
Dr. Taylor, a new member of
the NCCU music faculty, makes
his singing debut in Durham with
this concert. He holds a doctor-
ate from the University of Michi-
gan School of Music.
Centura Banks Inc. declares fourth
quarter dividend
Centura Banks Inc. has declared
a fourth quarter cash dividend of
23 cents per share, a 21 percent
increase from the 19 centes per
share paid in teh fourth quarter of
1994. The dividend is payable on
December 15, 1995, to sharehold-
ers of recordon November 30, 1995.
Celebrating Bishop Randy B.
ta ot stant ste
Centura has increased its cash
dividend for 29 consecutive years.
With assets of $5.1 billion,
Centura offers a full range of bank-
ing, investment and insurance ser-
vices toindividuals and businesses
throughout North Carolina.
Look, at a map, on the continent
of Africa
So rich in histories, people, arts
and mines; so big in size,
Three of the United States,
would fit inside!!
Just observe and see
Geographical lines, defining over
fifty countries,
Each, with its many complexi-
ties and diversities
Of people, languages, dress,
foods, education, creeds,
cultures, customs, shelters, gov-
ernments and currencies.
In 1966, African American Dr.
M. Ron Karenga,
After time and study in coun-
tries of Africa,
Synthesized some of the Har-
vest and Planting Customs of Af-
rica (symbolic of Children, the
greatest wealth)
Into our African American con-
cept "KWANZAA!
The Red, Black and Green Festival
Red for before; Black, we are;
Green future to come.
Red, Black and Green "percuss
on, for the drum!
When asked, oHabari gani? � for
that date,
The one, of oNguzo Saba � is what
you state.
17th Anniversary
"And I will Give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you
with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15
Every night, first candle lit is
Black;
For the African Diaspora-Cul-
tural Unity is a fact,
Then, candles red and green,
alternately,
Karamu night, the last to be
lighted is Imani.
Royal's
Children, children, Oh! so spe-
cial! Colorful harvest on the mat,
where the Kikombe awaits the
dramatic act!
oThank you, � Dr. Karenga, for
joining our hands "
Of the West Indies, North, Cen-
tral and South Americas "
African Americans!
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Kwanzaa, the festival for me.
the family.
Red, black, green colors,
vibrant all around;
Kinara tall, above Mkeka,
fruit-ladened, on the ground.
Each day of the seven, ask
oHabari gani? �
Answer, Nguzo Saba, from
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End of Kwanzaa, seven
candles burn bright.
Then the Karamu, with food
and children Ts Zawadi,
New Year, from Umoja to
Imani,
All sip from Kikombe, Cup of
Unity,
Kwanzaa "the African Ameri-
can Jubilee, for me!
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Kwanzaa, our African Ameni-
can rites
Seven days and seven nights
Kwanzaa brings Nguzo Saba
From somewheres in Africa.
Nguzo Saba is the key
To African American identity,
From Unoja and Imani
Answers, oHabari gani? �
Vibrant red, black and green
Ancient treasures to be
gleaned,
Kwanzaa lights the way to
strive;
Kwanzaa keeps the bonds
alive!
Harvest times from Africa, for.
If so, we want to talk to you about participating in
our project to learn how African-American men manage
side-effects from prostate cancer treatment.
and give her our regards.
WHENEVER YOU'RE IN THE PRINCEVILLE VICINITY .. . . this pleasant sister is
ready toserve you with some of the best barbecue you ever tasted...stop in at Clark Ts Barbecue
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..made a oJoy Stop � at a local grocery/convenience store in Princeville
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Seven day and night ritual
oHabari gani? � each day and night, asking:
One of Nguzo Saba, replying,
Every night, Mshumaa lighting "
First, the black, for Unity;
Red and green, alternately.
End of Kwanzaa, seven burning,
Then, the Karamu, so revivifying "-
All the family members gathering,
Something for the table, bringing;
Prayers of thanksgiving;
To ancestors, libation pouring;
Parents gifting;
Children receiving;
oOld stones T narrating T;
oBack home � songs recalling;
oFamily roots � researching;
African American history updating;
African countries reviewing;
Talents displaying:
Accomplishments airing;
Children learning;
Communal feasting;
Vibes atingling;
Rhythms playing;
Joyful singing;
Laughter ringing:
Goodness sharing;
At some point, young and old, circle forming;
Each, one of Nguzo Saba, stating
and from Kikombe, fruit juice, sipping;
Round complete, all, Nguzo Saba, vowing;
A new, New Year starting!
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