EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1987 APRIL 24, - MAY 1, 1991 Gen. Colin Powell comes home to his native Bronx weeks. “However,” henoted,“this They demonstrated, he said, the to office of National Security aur downsizingshouldnotbeconfused yalue of having a fully integrated President Bush made him Chair- with breakingup. We plan tokeep fighting force. He. did, however, man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. - wapetrl eye'ng “aan ig pe fee] that our armed forces’ sea-hift At the end of his speech at the in Europe and the Soviet oye program and the delivery of equip- Waldorf, General Powell made a i Some of the reductions he dis- ment could have been better. strong plea for a reaffirmation of cussed will include a 25 perent On the war itself, General values and with Desert Storm be- Colin..Powell. acknowledges. . % decrease in defense: ne I Powell was particularly effusive, RTT she recomimended that we Tetead his ae mater | a 25 percent reduction in the dasa Lied ee pibiiny inte He iMcore Photo} |” number of generalsandadmirals, °°C!@ring that we met allo get our ! together. as well as the closing of several objectives there nae wine’ emphasized the need to pees on In the Army, General Powell expectations for them, because you military bases. Bah fie nih a : Soh shed a Sek eal explained, “We don’t tolerate get: back what you expect.” Some of the most moving mo- A df Uk Malthe faciier cn a vc Par drugs, we instill discipline and General Powell's speech was ments of General Powell's pre- ini tinpak lite abeamaaid hike ie vd ~~ oe avatems tell the troops about responsibil- often interrupted by lusty ap-: sentation centered around the affected ths developments that ale icielll- of walabet Nd Aaia ity which leads to self-motiva- plause ashe recounted the “fierce heroic (and sheoric) role of sol- Lava Weiaitly eneburek the ons it Nee é bios tion.” These procedures, the sense of pride” from Americans diers during Operation Desert OR Map agas y Repeating ae bre in their fo iability Bronx native insisted, could be that was so instrumental in Storm. He told the audience of 2 are a re peste Tae 4 Serato % transferred to our young people _ helping the soldiers on the front. Frank Bradish’sunselfish bravery on aa p iowa “The Iraqi General Pow “IL ABNY chairman outside the military. line to achieve victory in the Per- jn the heat of battle. The Idaho Sets canis sedalil dicis ive tae See alluded to a “Powell 1 Siw mpocis can be ran «sina Gull. "The leHerspourkigin soldier, bimeall badly wounded, sibuation "the general said. He Plan” that would be like a like an infantry platoon,”he said, from Americans from all walks of nonetheless risked his life to res- es sek isa bo ith uae Sid al Pan Ge teiidin ee: “but it certainly seemed like one _ life,”.he said, “offering their sup- cue several of his fellow soldiers pee yg stay Peo o Sh Glue td Me tevblng agiedh when I was in school. We must port and encouragement, helped from the’brink of death. General j Pita “ ‘cals thes raed ae oe Lee oil pelea nd impose discipline on our children to keep the soldiers’ spirits high.” Powell also spoke admirably of te in the Gulf region: —* to ketip “hope alive.” eer re rere run on Mindy Captaia Manny Rivera'pbravery "7s mewrell si eee ING. Gonital Poneell ollered ot Toart ourstandards.Wemusthavehigh visited his old neighborhood in jn the face of danger. Rivera, a chou hia sersonal Veckgiound il ‘thadisstpheseefeechafer-reach. ing plan. | He urges discipline among Black, Hispanic youngsters By HERB BOYD ocusing his speech on a theme of “We are family,” General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told an enthusiastic gathering of some 800 Association For a Better New York members and friends at a Tuesday breakfast meeting at the Waldorf Astoria that the discipline and training used s0 successfully in the armed forces could be used to eradicate the problems troubling the cities of America. the Bronx and addressed students at Morris High School from which he graduated in 1954, “also ex- tolled the all-around capability of America’s war machine, which, he added, was going to be scaled down considerably in the coming marine aviator, was the first ca- sualty of the war from the Bronx. There were also some warm words of commendation for the many women who served in the Gulf. “The women GI's performed superbly, they were magnificent.” the breakfast, but at other stops on Monday he stressed the fact that his roots were in New York City. He was born in Harlem in 1937 and while still a toddler his family moved to Hunts Point sec- tion of the Bronx. After graduat- ing from Morris High School, he attended City College where he majored in geology. While he was only an average student in most of his classes, he graduated at the top of the college ROTC class with the rank of cadet.colonel. By 1962 _ he was in Vietnam and begin his move up through the ranks. - PHARMACIST RETURN BACK TO HERBS. PP bs san cil Sonepat vali bottled water, skin care “eee ae health foods to reduce weight. Drop by 4 ceaitakos Saka Pharmacist. oe next to a on Highway 43, called 919-321-2225, | Sutton asks for time to turn the Apollo around financially By HERB BOYD Stressing a concern not to ne- gotiate the Apollo's imperiled situation through the media, Percy Sutton, the former chair- man of Inner City Broadcasting, nonetheless called on the press to help clarify circumstances sur- rounding the landmark enter- tainment palace. “Unless we can rearrange the loan,” Sutton told a throng of reporters and photog- raphers on the stage at the Apollo last Thursday morning, “the Apollo will close June 1. It is cheaper to close the facility than to keep it open and to continue losing money.” As we reported last week, the Apollo Theatre Investors Group, of whom Sutton is the spokesper- son, is seeking to have its loan package with the State Urban Development Corporation, the Harlem Urban Development Corporation and Manufacturers Hanover Trust restructured, in- cluding an extended period of deferment of payments on the loan’s principal and interest. Two weeks ago the group made a payment of $36,000 on the $12- million debt. Currently the group, which leases the Apollo from the state, is in the process of negoti- ating a new payment plan. Sutton noted that in 1990 th Apollo lost $2.4 million and th projected loss for 1991 will amour to $2.1 million. “What we need; breathing space,” Sutton e) claimed. He would also like to hav a reduction in the electrical cost; which, when compared with the aters downtown, are prohibitive] high. “Each time we cut on th lights at the Apollo,” Sutton e plained, “ifonly for a few hours, w have to pay at the highest level. He also observed that the insw pre Fe hiv steer them away from us tostudio: elsewhere.” Nor does the Apollo except for its famed Wednesda: Amateur Night, ow wid fl In the Black community, the most constructive and the most productive organizations are the women's groups. For example, the kind of com- munity service and self-help pro- grams that most of us are waking up to have been operated for de- cades by the Black Greek-letter sororities: homes for unwed mothers: scholarships and coun- seling for poor yéuths; assistance to the aged; etc. My mind moved in the direction of the longstanding, but little noted, leadership that Black women have and do Provide. Al- pha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s re- cent campaign to focus Black people on the use of our most wasted resource is a prime ex- ample. Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) re- cently conducted a national cam- paign designed to get Black Americans into the habit of “buy- ing Black,” thereby developing a thriving Black entrepreneurial class, explained AKA International President Mary Shy Scott of At- lanta. Although AKA is target- ing Black-owned firms immedi- ate benefactors of the Black Dollar Day campaign, it is the total Black community that it hopes to im- prove. The AKAs hope the new “habit” of making our dollars make some sense can help close the 56% dis- parity in incomes between Blacks and Whites. And, of course, the largest part of that gap is among the Black poor and young. That’s why, for example, college scholarships (which infuse the young with the necessary human capital, i.e., education and on-the- job experience) are crucial to community development. Helping Blacks in business is fine, as long as Blacks in business help the needy and vulnerable in our community. Essentially, we are using a capitalist system anda free market to elevate the stand- ing of all segments of the Black community and it necessitates a careful balancing of responsibili- ties and rewards. “Buy Black” campaigns have historically failed because Black entrepreneurs failed to understand that reciprocity, i. e., fair prices. courtesy, discounts, philanthropy and new jobs, is essential to a Daniel Dawson and making them Happy” Residential/Land/ Commercial Property management & Sales (919)758-0456 (919)355-7257 Fax: 830-4789 D. Dawson Realty 123 West Third Street Greenville Real Estate Broker “Bringing people together viable community-development program. “With total income of $250 bil- | lion today, we have the resources to make Black capitalism a reality when we make a conscious effort to buy Black,” Mrs. Scott said. Black-owned firms have rown by more than 77% since 1972, but they still generate less than 1% of the total business receipts and employment in the nation, AKA Economic Coordinator JacqulynC. Shropshire explains. That point is directly related to the fact that Blacks spend only 6.6% of their income with a Black business or professional. In other words, with ourcurrent retrograde consumption pattern (95% to non- Blacks), there could be no result other than 1% of total business receipts for Blacks. The Black Dollar Day campaign is part of AKA’s Economic Em- powerment program and it is be- ing supported by other Black Greek-letter organizations, churches and civic groups. By adding economic empower- ment to the many advances we have made in civil rights and politics. Blacks would have, for the first time, individual rights — or freedom. Little by little, our community is moving in the right direction. And thanks to the Black women of AKA, the movement is on course. Tony Brown’s Journal TV series can be seen on public television in greenville on Channel 2 (WUND). Please consult TV listings or phone he station for air time. Fellowship Banquet Fellowship Banquetis sponsored by Pitt County Chapter of A & T Alumni on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the J.H. Rose “School Cafeteria on Corner 14th ‘~and Elm Streets in Greenville. A donation of $10.00 is requested. All Meats Guaranteed, No Limit On Purchases Ali BEEF Western, All Pork-Native Call in Orders For Fast Service STOCK UP . NOW T FOOD STAMPS - Mastercharge - Visa Accepted Stop by E Check our full ~~ line of beet, N pork and poultry Buy ore steak or D ce E Vy HW . aif , ts R ‘ Ms 3 i Monday Thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. 0 6:00 p.m, Family Pack Pork Pack Economy Pack . 6-8 oz NewVerk Sleek ve pe om ser ae 10-be. Chicken Leg Quarters ‘be Hot Doge 1-Smoked Shoulcer Sbe. Lean Ground Chuck te in rend Be reas nese 2-3 be. Boneless Chuck Roast son Getiioone 4-be. Spare A 08 66. 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Shown above is the ones Social Club and they invite you to join them on May 25 at the American Legion Building for their Annual Cabaret. Time is 9 p.m. to 2.a.m. There will be plenty of music and dress to impress. Cover charge is $7.00. Don’t ‘miss it. Police Department announc promotion of police officers The Greenville Police Depart- ment has announced the promo- tion of three police officers to Lieutenant. Receiving promotions are Patsy Scheutzow, K.R. Evans, and John R. Teel. Lt. Scheutzow will be the Lieu- tenant in charge of the newly formed Support and Special Ser- vices Division of the Police De- partment. This division includes crime analysis, crime prevention, communications, and Crime Stoppers. Scheutzow has a B. S. P. in So- cial Work and a Master of Public Administration degree from East Carolina University. She began her careerin law enforcement with the Greenville Police Department in 1984. She is a native of Wash- ington, N.C. Lt. K.R. Evans, a native of Gre- enville, has been in law enforce- ment for 25 years. Fifteen of those "years have been with the Greenville Police Department. Lt. Evans is a Platoon Supervisor. “We have the personnel and the potential to be the best Police De- partment in eastern North Caro- lina, if not the entire state,” said Evans. “I will do everything pos- sible to see that we live up to our potential.” Lt. John R. Teel has 15 years with the Greenville Police Depart- ment. Teel is currently a Vice Of- ficer in the Investigations Divi- sion, but will soon take on the duties of a Platoon Supervisor. He began his career as a communica- tions civilian employee and became a sworn officer a year and a half later. Lt. Teel has a A.A.S. degree in Police Science from Pitt Com- munity College andisa Pitt County native. Receiving promotions to Ser- geant were Byron Highland and Joe Bartlett. 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If we cut corners, they will too.” ¢ Lesson 7: Remember and help America remember that the fellowship of human be- ings is more important than the fellowship of race and class and gender in a demo- cratic society. “Be decent and fair and insist that others be so in your presence...Let’s face up to, rather than ignore, our growing racial problems, which are America’s historic and future ’ criticized. “An anon pi ies rs Scodartal to to go to the White House or Congress or State House for a chat, but words alone will not meet children’s or the nation’s needs. Political leadership and different budget priorities will. Speak truth _ to power.” ° Lesson 9: Listen for the sound of the genuine within yourself. “Small,”Einstein said, “is the number of them that see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts -" Try to be one of them. ¢ Lesson 10; Never think that life is not worth living or that you cannot make a dif- ference. “Never give up. I don't care how hard it gets. I know how discouraging it is to struggle to help the needy year after year with too few people and too little money and community support. And don’t think you have to ‘win’ immediately oreven at all tomake a difference. Sometimes it’s im- portant to lose for things that matter.” Minorities to get share of Kuwaiti contracts The government of Kuwait has formally expresseditscommitment to ensure that minority business enterprises in the United States will be able to actively participate in the rebuilding of war-torn Ku- wait, the Commerce Department's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) said. MBDA director Joe Lira said the action represents “the first giant step to ensure that U.S. minority businesses have a fair and equitable opportunity to as- sist in the reconstruction of Ku- wait. This level of commitment by Kuwait indicates that the efforts of MBCA’s Gulf Reconstruction Task Force are generating positive results,” Lira said. MBDA’s Gulf Reconstruction Task Force was established to promote business opportunities for American minority firms in the Persian Gulf. - The Gulf Reconstruction Task Force provides minority firms with regular updates on key business contacts and Gulf reconstruction opportunities. This information is then forwarded to MBDA’s re- gional and district offices as well as the agency’s nationwide net- work of more than 107 Minority Business Development Centers to facilitate minority business par- ticipation in Gulf reconstruction efforts. MBDA’s Gulf Reconstruc- tion Task Force phone is (202) 377-1962. “§ < ¢ 5 1340 AM Listen to OW run? Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder launched an exploratory committee on March 27 to test the politi- cal waters for a possible presidential run in 1992. Simultaneously, he flip- flopped on his position of the handling of the Persian Gulf war, siding now with President George Bush. Once vocal in his oppo- sition to the use of force to oust Iraqi troops from Ku- = ; re Ge 2 : : lf wait, Gov. Wilder said he would have “done what the President did” when ques- tioned about his position on the war during a Today Show telecast. Gov. Wilder said that his earlier statement that “re storing the Emir of Kuwait to his throne isn’t worth one American life” was taken out of context. “It’s obvious I did not have the information, and looking back, in retrospect, I would have done what the President did,” the governor clarified. Fighting a less than 50 percent approval rating by Virginia voters at the time of the announcement of an exploratory committee, Gov. Wilder emphasized he plans to serve the remaining three-years of his term as governor. His popularity has swayed in recent months because of his effort to erase a $2 billion state budget . deficit by}faying off state | workers and cutting spend- ing for education, transpor- tation and other services. Walter J. 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FACT: The City did not make a decision on this issue behind closed doors. FACT: The City is not taking over the operations of Greenville Utilities. FACT: The proposed amendments are intended to give citizens direct representa- tion on growth issues. The Proposed Greenville Utilities Commission Charter Amendments 1) Changes the term of office for Greenville Utilities Commissioners from one 5-year term to one 3-year term with possible reappointment for a 2-year term. (Council serves 2-year terms. Most board and commission members serve 3-year terms.) 2) Contracts in excess of one-half million me will be jointly approved by Greenville Utilities and the City. 3) The City and Greenville Utilities will continue to pursue joint opportunities to help save money and improve efficiency. 4) New extensions of water, sewer, and gas lines outside of the city limits will be jointly approved by the Greenville Utilities and the City. 5) Electricity for streetlighting and utilities for city facilities will be sold to the City ‘at wholesale or manufactured cost, rather that the previously charged retail rate, 6) There will be one pay plan, one personnel policy, and one benefits policy for both jf i Greenville Utilities and the City (effective July 1, 1992). 7) Greenville Utilities will use a more efficient and cA pens as for Pa the turnover funds to the City. This will not result in more money being transferred to me hate | The sata of Greenville enc Greenvite Yulities Commission EN pr ce hehe Resim eR " hh ge ate arn mae Sone ey si ea Tae eee ane * ee ew val ing Ligh sap i nt oh : ‘| i on ’ i od i Christian Church of Disciples Annual Banquet ... Congradulations From us to you 3 Listen to Bak Ser APRIL, 24-MAY1, 1991 - Ta eyoKe- ! re Social Security Disability Normally, No Fees Unless You Win Representation In All Types of Social Security and SSI Cases Including Hyatt Cases Fees Do Not Include Court Cost or Filing Fees ROBERT L. WHITE Attorney at Law 106 Howell Street Greenville, NC 27834 (919)355-9832 (919)355-9941 Evans Street Organic Grocery Now Open at 405 Evans St. (on the mall) Fresh Produce * Bulk Items. Supplements * Books/Magazines Heath & Beauty Aids Recycled Paper Products Fresh Ground Peanut Butter, etc. Miss Nikki Dunn | LOANS FOR ALL OCCASIONS CREDIT COMPANY “Your independent community lender” ted at 3005 S. 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The pageant photographer took a group photo ofall the contestants at 10:30 a.m. Senior interviews continued, then junior interviews began. These sessions were 2 minutes with each of the 6 judges. Interview questions were from the application sent in by the contestants and the judges were nice, which made it fun and easy. Lunch was served at 1 p.m. De- licious foods were served, along with beverages and desserts. At 2:30 p.m. all contestants reported to the auditorium for closed re-. hearsal. Parents dropped their daughters off at the auditorium with all necessary materials needed for the pageant. The au- 3 for the opening production number. The pageant began at special guests, contestants followed. . Participants with escorts fol- lowed. All evening gowns were gorgeous. . Everyone complimented everyone else on how beautiful they looked. - Nikki’s escort was her father, Erwin. She wore a royal blue floor-length gown with puffy sleeves, a stripe of sequins flow- ing into a big sequin bow, and royal blue pumps. Pearl earrings and a pearl necklace accented the attire. “America, America” was performed in the formal at- tire. Presentation of awards came next. The big moment was close at hand. Numerous awards were presented for essay/talent win- ners, citizenship and volunteer community service. Scholarships were also presented. By the time this was over with, Nikki had received a trophy for program participation and a partial scholarship for a John Robert Powers modeling course. Finally, the big moment had arrived and the ten finalists for the Jr. Division Miss N.C. Na- - tion Teenager was announced out of twenty-seven girls. Nikki Dunn was among them. It was also a thrill to share dressing Wachovia donates $100,000 to the Red Cross Gulf Crisis Fund The American Red Cross an- nounced today that the First Wachovia Corporation of Winston- Salem and Atlanta has donated $100,000 to the Red Cross Gulf Crisis Fund. The Fund has been established toenable the Red Cross to assist members of the military, their families, and civilians af- fected by the conflict in the Persian Gulf. John G. Medlin Jr., chief execu- tive of the First Wachovia Corpo- ration, is also an active member of the Red Cross Gulf Crisis Cam- paign Cabinet, chaired by Presi- dent Reagan. Asa cabinet member Medlin serves as a volunteer, raising funds from other corpora- tions for the Red Cross. “We are delighted to have John Medlin on board for this cam- paign,” said Red Cross President Elizabeth Dole, “and I am person- ally gratified to have a fellow North Carolinian helping us raise funds from corporations.” There are presently 91 Ameri- can Red Cross workers in the Gulf aiding U.S. troop members. Their primary responsibility is to relay emergency messages between members of the armed forces and their families. Since August 1990, more than 150,000 emergency messages had been sent, includ- ing 9,000 birth announcements. In addition, 50 Red Cross medi- cal volunteers havejust arrived in Kuwait to provide criti needed care for handicapped children at the Kuwaiti Institute. During the war more than 200 medical per- sonnel either fled or were killed; more than 100 children died from lack of care. As of April 15, about $15 million had been donatedor pledged to the Gulf Crisis Fund, including.more than $5 million from major corpo- rations. First Wachovia Corporation is an interstate bank holding com- pany with dual headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Atlanta. The lead banks are Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. and The First Na- tional Bank of Atlanta. POLICE ATTORNEY Performs responsible professional work in the rendering of Legal services to a 115 sworn member Police Department. Duties include advising police personnel concerning enforce- ment of state laws, city ordinances, statutes, evidenced, search and seizure warrants, etc.; assists in preparing cases for trial. Performs related work as required. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Police Chief. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina; ;two to three years experience in a law enforcement or related agency and valid North Carolina driver's license. Starting salary range: $30,472.00 - $37,815.40 Applying by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 1991, to the City of ‘Greenville, Personnel Department, 201 West Fifth Street, P.O. Box 7207, Greenville, NC 27835-7207 EOE/AA M/F/H POSITION VACANC POLICE OFFICER with City of Washingto have Basic Law Enforcement Trai current enrollment in BLET cess includes written exam and p derful experience and made TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Since the opening of D.H. Conley High School, “minority students”, especially the black athletes, have been denied the opportunity to excel in higher education. This letter is primarily focused on the Basketball Team. Coach Cobby Deans has denied all African-American players the opportunity to obtain more ath- letic achievement in colleges and universities. The white basket- ball players get more playing time than blacks, although someofthem are not the best players. They are going to a college or university due to the fact that Coach Deans forced them on the front lines of the game so college scouts could see them, while black players stayed in the background. Black players do not get looked at by universities. Most college scouts know that the best players are the black ones and that is what they are looking for. But what good is it for the black athletes when they don’t get much playing time. The black athletes are only being used for the school advantages. The black athletes should be pushed to exce! in school academics, as white athletes are doing, other than to excel in sports. The Booster Club has too much influence on Coach Deans. They have influenced whom should get the most playing time. It seems as though the Booster Club members are primarily the parents of the white basketball players that can’t play basketball at all. We need more black role models, male and female, inour Athletic Department at D.H. Conley. Coach Keith Gould plays to win and keep the team happy. Each player under his own system, knows their role and fits in per- fectly on the team. And all of them get playing time. He does an out- standing job on and off the court. He deserved credit for the success of D.H. Conley’s Girl Basketball and Volleyball teams. Coach Gould doesn’t show racism towards any of the players. All players get the same kind of treatment. We would like to see some ac- tions taken immediately! Thank you! Concerned African-American students and parents *Herbs * Groceries * Books & Magazines ° Beauty Aids Bulk (Nuts, Herbs, Grains & Spices) Gary A. 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The seven laws of success are - Fix the right goal, not just any goal. Successful men have goals. - Education or preparation to give you the know-how. to achieve your goal. - Good health. Man is what he eats. 90 to 95 percent of all sick- nesses are in some way affected by faulty diet, state some of the most famous physicians and surgeons. There are other laws of health - _ sufficient sleep, exercise, plenty of ' Woman’ Days _ fresh air, cleanliness and proper elimination, right thinking and clean living. - Drive, without drive, energy constant propulsion, a person need never expect to become truly suc- cessful. - Resourcefulness. When com- plications, obstacles, unexpected circumstance appear to block your path, you must be equipped with resourcefulness to solve the prob- lem, overcome the obstacle, and continue on your course. - Perseverance - stick-to- inveness. ‘ - The All-Important seventh law of success is having contact with, and prudence and continuance help of God.” Dr. Patricia Brewer, principal, Agnes Fullilove School, who re- ceived her Ph.D. degree from Southern Illinois University, 14, at the 11:00 service. She spoke from the theme, “Christian Women Moving Forward to New Chal- lenges”. Scriptural reference 1 Corinthians 3:9-13. Some highlights and challenges were work on self by praying and loving God, sisterhood is impor- tant, cooperation is required, we must become mentors, sisters, surrogate mother, have the ability to get along with people, focus on objectives into positives, a spiri- tual foundation is needed, and stay focused and move forward. Some statistics are among blacks in schools, the drop out rate is 50%; one to three black youth are killed by a counterpart; and blacks make up the prison population. She was an inspirational, dy- namic, though-provoking and challenging speaker. Mesdames Brenda Teel and Betty James, co-chaired the pro- gram. Surely Governor Martin and legislation are experiencing frus- trations and embarrassment over the state’s crisis in education, that President Bush wants to*reinvent education”, everyone is pleading, “let’s not gut education”, and right here in our Pitt County School System, racial balance and/or re- districting concern us greatly. I, too, see a much needed concern: Children suffering from lack of moral values. The menace to our youth is personal behavior: exces- sive drinking, drug use, teenage pregnancy, and crime/rape/vio- lence - cultural breakdown. We must establish in our homes and schools, the development of sound character in our children. We need to teach the tough-minded, resil- ient virtues, like self-discipline and self-control, individual and civic Carbondale, Illinois in 1984, was,'; ‘Tesponsibility. See aaah Hill Batts face yg: Seareee sorte and °° PHARMACIST GOES .. BACK TO HERBS” Registered pharmacist, Gary A. Taylor has decided to go “BACK TO HERBS’ and enter the health and nutrition business. BACK TO HERBS is a professional health food store owned by Mr.Taylor. Having been a pharmacist for 18yrs (including extern and internships),he has seen the in- creased interest in patients and other health professionals in pre- ventive health care. Until the seventies andearly eighties nearly all pharmacy schools taught a re- quired course called pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy is the study of plants and herbs and their properties as they relate to traditional medicinal uses. You will be happy to know that the State University of New York at Buffalo and Harvard Medical School have set up. preventive medicine departments Today, some seventy million Americans habe inadequate or no health insurance. According to the Today Show, the U.S. rates 12th in life e: and22nd in infant mortality of all coutries in the world. CNN states that between the years 2010 and 2020, over 1/2 trillion dollars. will be spent on a ake ‘oaaney dont Hee mers between 1946 and 1964); and this could possibly bankrupt the — economy. saree ge. BACK TO HERBS" ra SOUTH #8 BELLS FO SQUARE poe ene aa 1 CREENVILLE, N.C. (left side of Harris Supermarket). BACK TO HERBS, your profes- sional health food store features: DIET PEP”—— for QUICK, NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS!!! CURBS THE APPETITE BOOSTS ENERGY ALL NATURAL HERBS WHAT'S IN DIET PEP? MA HUANG - a potent, natural appetite suppresent which curbs the appe- tite and increases willpower. MA HUANG stimulates sluggish me- tabolisms so you burn calories faster. SIBERIAN GINSENG - an adaptogen that helps nor- malize body processes and im- proves resistance to stress and disease. Research shows that it . algo boosts stamina:and vitality. KOLA NUT: ' perfect for. those on reduced iis diets because it increased stamina, helps maintain higher motabolism, and gives a superior e many of your friends will respect 7” you for your personal stand when no to peer pressure. We vit’s not cool to go along with that’s wrong, but it is ja hard to be yourself in today’s society. Can yougive us teens some encouraging words? Answer: There are ways to re- verse the pressure friends may put on you. The best thing to do is to be prepared. Think about the many pressures you could face - cheating, vandalism, shoplifting, substance abuse, lying, skipping and much more. Then ask yourself “What is the best for me?” And how can I avoid these pressures?” Prepare yourself by thinking about various ways to say no or avoid certain situations. Sharon Scott, author of the book How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, mentions 10 ways to get yourself away from trouble. Say no with confidence, leave, change the subject, return the challenge, offer a better idea, joke your way out, show it if you’re shocked or act shocked for effect, ignore the suggestion, show your disappointment, and give an hon- est excuse. Remember that you can say no to trouble and still be liked by your friends. the important thing is to learn to think on your own and not let your friends sway you into a negative way. You would be surprised how you assert yourself. On Your Feet You may actually think 20 per- cent faster standing up. but true, say researchers at the University of Southern California. 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