Ma Don't Forget The Annual Labor day Gospel Family Reunion - September 5, 1994 - Guy Smith Stadium { Bova, |} Eastern North Carolina's Minority Voice Joyner Library East Carolina Universit NC PERIODICALS Greenville, HE 'M: VOICE. EASTERN NORTH canotitstunonny VOICE - SINCE 1987 WEEK OF JULY 9 - JULY 2 23, 1994 Grassroots groups urge national, employer-paid health care system for every American citizen By William Egyir A national grassroots campaign has been launched in support of national universal health care leg- islation that promises health in- surance to every American and requires employers to pay the bulk of the cost. The 14 national African Ameri- can organizations thatintiated the drive may now have to direct their energies at the Senate Finance Committee, which is still working on its version of the bill and solidly rejects the idea of putting a fur- ther burden on employers. The House Ways and Means Commit- tee with a slim margin approved the bill with the employer require- ments last week. Not one Repub- lican voted for the measure. In a letter to House Majority Leader George J. Mitchell, the group, which calls itself “African- Americans Mobilize for Universal Coverage & Universal Access in Health Care Reform,” said, “We write to urge your support for the Health Security Act as reported by the Senate Labor and Human Re- sources Committee on Thursday, June 9, 1994. “We represent a broad cross sec- tion of African-Americans and Af- rican-American health institutions from across the nation. Our con- stituents include health care con- sumers and health care profes- sionals. Although many of ourcon- stituents consider a single payer health care system to be the most effective way to create universal access to health care services, we believe that a bill that promises universal coverage with an em- ployer mandate is the next best alternative. “It is indisputable that passage THE MEN OF SYCAMORE HILL .BASTIST CHURCH. Shown above are Brothers from Sycamore Hill Church where the Rev. Howard Parker is the pastor at their annual fund raiser selling dinners in the Harris Supermarket parking lot across from the airport in Greenville. God brings Brothers together for a worthy cause. Keep up the good work my brothers. Photo by Jim Rouse of meaningful health care reform legislation is a matter of life and death for all Americans and this is especially true for African-Ameri- cans, who are in worse health and more likely to die from prevent- able disease than others.” The House bill, passed by a 28- 20 vote without the support of a single Republican, was highly praised by President Clinton. “This bill, I think will answer what Americans have been asking for for along time,” enthused the President in a call to beaming Representative Sam Gibbons of Florida. He said the bill would “guarantee access to the health care system, the kind that can’t be cancelled or be taken away from them, and the one they can’t get in their customary way, through the employer.” Astatement by Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga), acivil rights advocate, said “This legislation will prevent costs from raising faster than the eco- nomicgrowth and will provide gen- erous basic benefits including pre- ventive health screenings. Theleg- islation also allows states to de- sign their own health care plans and permits voluntary health alli- ances that give communities the tools to encourage market compe- tition.” Added Lewis, “The House Ways and Means Committee has done a tremendous job in creating a plan that addresses fundamental con- cerns. It is up to Congress to conyp!ete this awesome task.” However, congressional observ- ers said this week that as the mea- sure moves close to the floor for general House vote, Congress is becoming more partisan on the issue. Led by Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, the Republicans complain of being shut out of the process, their ideas not given serious con- sideration. But Senate Majority Leader Richard Gephart of Mis- Project S.O.S. holds annual banquet On Friday June 10, 1994, par- ticipants in the “Save Our Sons” (S.0.S.) Program held their An- nual Banquet at the Bachelor Benedict Club. Dr. Edwin Bell, from East Carolina University School of Education, was the guest speaker. Project S. O. S. is an Afrocentric-based mentoring pro- gram that provides spiritual, cul- tural, academic and physical edu- cational activities to boys and girls in the Greenville community. The program is sponsored by Corner- stone Missionary Baptist Church, where the Rev. Sidney Locks is the Pastor. The Project Director is Mr. John Ross. Participants received awards based on their academic scholar- ship in school, self-discipline and : attitude, sportsmanship, and at- Ed tendance. The following partici- pants received academic awards: First Place Awards sent to Chance Jones in reading and math, sci- ence: Sentell Jordan in Math; Chris Pippen in math; Shaun Hyman in reading and science; Dwayne Hicks in reading and Maurice Cohens in science. Second Place Awards went to Chris Williams in reading and math; Ryan Fuller in science, Shaun Hyman in math; Sentell Jordan in reading, science and math; Marice Cohens in reading; and, Chris Pippen in science. Attendance Awards went to Chris Pippen, Tito Anderson, Shaun an and Elizabeth Anderson. _ First Place Awards in Physical 1 were _Teceived by Chance Jones, Shaun Hyman, and Chris Pippen. Tito Anderson, Shaun Hyman and Dwayne Hicks received the Cultural Awareness Award. The Computer Program Award went to Tito Anderson. “SOS” presented the Samaritian Service Award to the Kappa Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta So- rority for their loyal and consis- .S.” Learning Labs throughout the 1993-94 school year. Mary Fox, Doctoral Candidate from the De- partment of Education of East Carolina University, received the Harriet S. Tubman Award for out- standing leadership and guidance as program consultant. We congratulate all the partici- pants and the volunteers for their tent tutorial support to the “S.O accomplishments. Somebody ought to say something Now that Sheriff Vandiford. is secure in the newly re-elected office of eherist of Pitt County, the African-Americ munity feels ae ae, that it is time for him to stop the “blood letting in his random firing of competent staff.” Reliable sources in the Sheriff's Department lament that morale is at an all-time low. In fact, accord- ing to those sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that independent judgement and fore- thought, both of which are needed to perform efficiently, are grounds for dismissal in this new “Gestapo” ran department. Both white and — black officers secretly complain — that Vandiford has created such a presence of fear thatitis becoming — more and more an intolerable — workplace , The public hopes that pre-elec- — tion paranoia on the part of the © Sheriff ceases and desists so that — the officers can get back to the job _ of protecting tapubli Enough bad the “personnel sing.” ‘ol Thank You for reading The 'M' Voice Newspaper sourl countered, saying, “The minute they’re ready to work with us to provide guaranteed health care for every American, we will welcome them with open arms.” Meanwhile, the 20,000-member Black National Medical Assccia- tion, one of the Black grassroots groups fighting for universal cov- erage, said that when the organi- zation meets at its annual conven- tion in Orlando, Fla. from July 23 to 28, “we will discuss and take action on health care reform anda wide range of critical issues affect- ing the African-American commu- nity.” Said the group in a press re- lease, “With the debate in the U.S. Congress on the various health care reform legislative proposals and discussions and debate in the medical community over the im- pact of managed care, this year’s NMA annual convention will be one of the most issue-oriented and crucial in decision making in the 99-year history of the associa- tion.” Dr. Benjamin Chavis, NAACP executive director, said that any- thing less than universal health care coverage would be inadequate to address the pressing health needs of all Americans. Echoing the demands of mem- bers of the 14 member signatories to the grassroots effort, the NAACP director said his organization en- dorses a reform package sponsored by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D- Mass.) in the Committee on Labor and Human Resources that would provide universal coverage through an employer mandate, including protection for small em- ployers. The Kennedy bill would also provide acomprehensive ben- efit package, including important preventive care, mental health and substance abuse treatment. (Continued on Page 2) MR. JULIUS “BUDDY” STREETER enjoys the C.M. Eppes Alumni Family Day activities at the old school site during last weekend with his faamily members and friends. Photo by Jim Rouse Snr Js and wh ber wel be ieee IE “M’-VOICE - WEEK OF JULY 9 - JULY 23, 1994 BRO. FRANK receives donation from Sister Margarie Wright at WTOW Radio, Joy 1320, Washington, NC. The Minority Voice Inc. WOOW P.O. 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Jones, director-gen- eral of the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., said in a statement that health care in American inner cities is in crisis and in some ways worse than in _ some Third World countries and that, for African-Americans emer- gency rooms have become the place of last resort. “If African-Americans are to have an equal opportunity to live long and productive lives, univer- sal coverage and access provisions of the bill must become law.” said Jones. Freedom Schools feed hungry minds The Black Community Crusade for Children (BCCC) will launch Summer “Freedom Schools” in 17 sites around the country. Oper- ated by the BCCC’s Black Student Leadership Network, Freedom Schools and the USDA Summer Food Service Prgram provide hun- dreds of disadvantaged 5-18 year olds with healthy meals daily and a safe haaven from violence in Clayton Announces Housing Grant for the City of Greenville (Washington, DC) Congress- women Eva M. Clayton (D-NC-1) announced today that the City of Greenville will receive $883,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $877,000. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Greenville. Housing is an area in which we need to make some ma- jorimprovements. This grant will allow the City to continue it’s ef- forts towards the realization of affordable housing, as well as to Grassroots Groups The National Black Caucus of State Legislators, in backing Sena- tor Kennedy’s bill, urged members of its 36 chapters and affiliated organizations tocontact theirsena- tors and congresspersons to push for guaranteed universal coverage and mandated employer payment of premiums. Writing in the current issue of Catholic Health World, the news- paper of the Catholic Health Asso- ciation of the United States (CHA), J. David Seay intimates that the end of apartheid in South Africa and the movement toward univer- many communities. The children also participate in a model educa- tional, cultural, and recreational enrichment program. Program begins at 10:30 am on July 14, 1994 at Washington El- ementary School Media Center, 1000 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27610. The Black Student Leadership Network (BSLN) is a division of preserve existing housing for low and moderate income families” says Clayton. According to HUD officials, these funds will also enable an area, such as Greenville, to expand eco- Clayton Announces Youthbuild Planning Grant Award (Washington, D. C.) Represen- tative Eva Clayton (D-NC-1) an- nounced today that Community Developers of Beaufort-Hyde, In- corporated will receive a total of PARTY PACK 8 pc. Chicken . (Mixed) pe 1 Ib. 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Open Mon-Sat. » 321-2895 sal coverage in the United States are “movements of global propor. tions. . .related by the subject of human rights.” He notes that numerous inter. national treaties, accords, and con- ventions have declared adequate health care coverage a “human right.” Should the United States fail to do the same, Seay charges, the American people will be serj- ously shortchanged, and this coun- try would be subjected to justifi- able international criticism.” the Black Community Crusade for Children, coordinated by the Children’s Defense Fund. The BSLN recruits and trains college students from across the country to work as servant leaders to pro- vide a safe, fun, and nurturing learning environment for disad- vantaged child7en during the sum- mer. nomic opportunities for low and moderate income citizens through neighborhood revitalization. Planned activities include hous- ing rehabilitation and economic development. $46,800 to plan for Youthbuild programs within the communities of Beaufort and Hyde Counties. The grant was issued by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “This grant will give our people a place to express themselves in activi- ties that are wholesome and pro- ductive. If we keep them occupied with useful programs, they can avoid the pitfalls of drugs and crime,” says Clayton. According to HUD officials, the Youthbuild program will provide 4 high school dropouts, between the ages of 16 and 24, the-job training in housing construction. The funds will be used to evaluate the feasi- bility of such a program in the region, design the curriculum, identify housing to be built or re- habilitated, as well as to establish relationships with the local con- struction industry. Area students named to Dean’s List April Camile Latham of Route 1, Belhaven and Angela Denese Brown of Route 2, Farmville are among 821 students named to the* Western Carolina University’s dean’s list for spring semester 1994, according to an announce- ment by John Wakeley, WCU vice, chancellor for academic affairs. ‘ To qualify for the dean’s list,’ students much achieve at least a’ 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 on aregular semester's: work of not less than 12 hours, excluding remedial courses, with, no grades of D or F. Clinton conference on Africa ignored CBC By Dr. Lenora Fulani President Bill Clinton appears to go our of his way to, disrespect the African American Community. After a year and a half of ignor- ing Africa - from the brutal dicta- torship in Zaire to the genocide in Rwanda - the Clinton Administra- tion hastily called a two-day con- ference on Africa on June 26 - 27, without consulting at all with the Congressional Black Caucus. “I don’t think there has been a focus on Africa ever in any Admin- istration, including this one,” Con- gressman Donald Payne of New Jersey, a member of the Africa Subcommittee of the House of For- eign Affairs Committee and the chief foreign policy spokesperson for the Congressional Black Cau- cus, told the New York Times . “I have no idea what the focus of the conference is or what its intended goals are.” Since he was not invited to par- ticipate in the conceptualization and planning of the conference, Congressman Payne, like most members of the Congressional Black Caucus, did not attend. The Clinton administration apparently doesn’t think that the views of people of African descent in this country need be taken into account in shaping U. S. policy toward Af- rica. One clear example is the administration’s policy toward Ziare. There is growing support within the African American com- munity for the democracy move- ment led by Etienne Tshisekedi. The Clinton administration, on the other hand, has been, in effect, doing what it can behind thescenes to support the 27-year-old CIA- installed dictatorship of Mobutu Sese Seko, which has left the coun- try brutalized and in a state of economic and social collapse. On June 16, the State Depart- ment released a statement “tak- ing note ” of the June 14 “election” of anew prime minister, Kengo wa Dondo, by Zaire’s High Council of the Republic. The statement re- fers to Kengo as coming “from the opposition,” andexpresses the hope that his election will lead to a “cred- ible governmentof national unity,” thereby implying that the admin- istration considers his election le- gitimate. The statement is misleading on two counts. First, Kengo is not “from the opposition.” He was Mobutu’s prime minister in the days before the Sovereign Confer- ence - the current government, which is attempting, despite Mobutu’s ongoing sabotage, tolead the nation’s transition to democ- racy - was created. Kengo has emerged asa favorite of the Clinton administration and international financial institutions, but the Zairian people haven’t forgotten him as the ruthless persecutor of the political opposition under the Mobutu dictatorship.Moreover, Kenjo was cited by the Sovereign Conference as having used his public office to divert state prop- erty into his own pocket. Secondly, the June 14, election in the High Council of the Repub- lic was illegal because it violated the Transitional Constitution, the “Protocol d’Accord” and other docu- ments governing the transition to democracy which were recently signed by Mobutu and the demo- craticopposition forces in the pres- ence of the United States and its allies. Article 78 of the Transi- tional Constitution requires that the prime minister be designated by the opposition. The opposition met in accordance with the law and elected the democracy leader Tshiekedi as prime minister with 89% of the vote. Mobutu has refused to honor his agreements, and through his stack- ing of the High Council, orches- trated the June 14 “election” in which Kengo, his crony, chosen. The Clinton administration can- not hope to avert political anarchy in Zaire - or the rest of Africa - if it continues to ignore the democratic will of the people of Africa and the prodemocracy views of the African American people and our repre- sentatives in Congress. We must urge the Clinton administration to stop playing politics with Afri- can lives. We must urge him to Please Stop the Violence * BUY AMERICAN QUALITY! + 5 Since 1951 . Great Tires, Great Prices! TRENDSETTER Il A/W RADIAL ¢ All-season radial © Steel belted ¢ Classic shoulder design SIZE PRICE P175/80R13 39.15 R14 44.69 5R14 46.22 15 53,20 iDISC BRAKE | SERVICE includes install new front diss Pins ton Sore, Su masiel cyl.nder and Drase noses aed pads extra NOW ONLY | AIR | CONDITIONER SERVICE i $499 ! 29” ! *Freon extra sa» sas oooh sees orc ¢ Long life ¢ Smooth ride ¢ Economically priced 95 P155/80R13 °? 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Camp KKIU (Kids Kicking It Up) will have three sites including South Greenville Recreation, CM Eppes Recreation centers and Welcome Middle School. Registration is $1 anda book. Ifyou are interested in your child attending this camp, please be at asite located near your home on July 11. Parents must accompany their child to register on day one (July 11 at 8:00 AM). For additional information call 752-4156 or 355-1957. CAROLINA DAIRIES iCHILLED ji | wg f # a f | All Fl 10 ~~ | FRESH 7, SLICED 7 DRINKS SOFT DRINKS siQ9) ; | & RESH \e-— a OUNGENIC) 4 ee a rnereeenercenene Clayton Announces Public used to finance physical improve- ments of certain public housing units in the region. In addition, they stated that these particular funds will also be available for the upgrading of management and operations of those housing units. “To the extent that we can assure the propercare and upkeep of these units, they will continue to serve the community well,” added Clayton. The money will be avail- able to the respective Housing Authorities this budget year. Grant applications available Grant applications for the 1994- 95 fiscal yeaar are now available for non- profit arts organizations in Pitt County throught the Pitt County Arts Council. The applica- tion deadline has been extended to August 31, 1994. For an applica- tion or further information call : the Arts Council office at 757- 1785. | PORK [ON Tic Bi nll FRENCH'S Worchestershire Sauce Our Hot Dogs and Bologna Contain Absolute! _NO POUL we de a mTigt yn a refi a lee scoop 1 J 4 ¥ f 4 Gr . All Flavors We'll pay you up to $1.20 just to taste how really good “old fashioned CAROLINA PRIDE Hot t Dogs ane Bologna can be! me ee oe on ee ee ret ee me ome - =} Reg. or Pepperoni RM ae, ,...0.>. 2 ; za Kid's 3-Pack / 1’ loathe at ace Frets) ee ee he et Same a le Peeeee Ce ee ie ee a eo ee eo e+ Oe wo ae THE “M"-VOICE- WEEK OF JULY 9 - JULY 23, 1994-7, From The Desk Of Beatrice Maye a BEATRICE MAYE Church Leadership Let’s take a lesson from ants. “Ants pull together”. Ants also share burdens that are too large for anyone to carry. Most churches face the problems of havinga few leaders anda hand- ful of people do most of the work necessary to keep a congregation thriving. The more people who can become involved in a church program, the more successful it is likely to be. Are we guilty of doing more than we need to do because we don’t want to share responsibility? Af- ter all, “It’s my job.” Jethro, father-in-law of Mosses, suggested that Mosesselect able men who feared God, recognizing their accountability to Him in deal- ing with the Israelites. What steps can a church take to overcome the lack of leadership? Here are some suggestions: 1, The congregation should seek out able people from their midst. “A real leader faces the music even when he dislikes t h e tune.” of blindness in the United States. It is most common in those over the age of 65, affecting 3 out of 100 Eugene & Richardine Faison. Lawrence, the son of Mrs. Ernestine Harris, visited his 4. The genius of communicati is the ability to be both honest and totally kind at thesa Today we should consider an able | “Weherdsheep.Wedrivecattle. olderadults. Glaucomais10times mother. time. = person, one whoisintelligent, rea- We lead men.” more likely to occur in someone A speedy recovery is wished for 5. The way to a women’s heart sonably well educated, and who “Followers donot usually goany with a family history of the dis- Cherry Fields and Mr.s Julia through the door of a good restat=} possesses those qualities of per- farther than their ease and three times more com- Davis’s sister in Rocky Mount, ‘ant. senality that cause others to rec- ognize him as a leader. leaders.” “It’s extremely difficult to lead mon in diabetics. Blacks and those who are very nearsighted also have North Carolina. is my kingdom. 2. The people need to be chal- farther than youhave gone agreaterchance ofgettingglau- | Quotable Quotes 7. Love cures people - both the lenged. It is easy for membersina yourself.” coma. 1. People change and forget to nes who give it and the ones who church to get into a rut with the The Worst... tell each other. receive it. same people doing the same things in the same old way. 3. The people must be trained. Many would be willing to serve if they knew what to do. A congrega- tion ought to have regular educa- tional programs that not only teach the Bible but also prepare its members to be teachers, youth leaders, deacons, elders, and other types of leaders needed by every church. 4. Care must be taken not to overwork the leaders. 5. Current methods and pro- grams should be analyzed. It may help to have a person from the outside take a look at the pro- grams we have in our local church. We must have the humility to lis- ten and the willingness to change. There is a need for mentors and the need for qualified leaders. Why doesn’t the church have more and better leaders? Who was or is the mentor in your life? How can you church-our church-help people become effective leaders? Pity the church leader who adopts an I-will-do-it-all philoso- phy of ministry and fails to del- egate. Thanks to the advice of Jethro, Moses delegated some of his du- ties to faithful leaders. Thought to Remember: “Many hands make a light work.” Leaders. .. The most useless thing - Find- ing fault. The greatest mistake - Giving up. The most disagreeable person - The complainer. The most expensive indulgence - Hate. The greatest deceiver - One who deceives himself. The worst bankruptcy - Loss of allhope and _ enthusiasm. Argument... "Behind every argument is someone’s ignorance.” Louis D. Brandeis Mistakes. .. People think having fun by ditch- ing school, doing drugs and having sex is cool, but those are mistakes. These are mis- takes you make and have to live with them. “Maria” Needs... “Everyone needs love and en- couragement.” “I hate you” is a stupid remark. Popularity... “Popularity is a form of success thatis seldom worth t h e things you have to do to obtain it.” What the boss wants... Knowing what makes the boss happy is a key to success on the job. 1. Be loyal 2. Keep the boss informed. 3. Respect the boss’s time. 4. Follow up quickly. Do what the boss asks as soon as possible, of course not neglecting other prop- Dates: July 26, 27 or 28 erties. It’s good to ask the boss, “Is ° ° 0. _ _ , this more urgentthan project XYZ? Times: 9-11 cam, 10am-12noonor 1-3 pm (Choose one session. ) Keeping an Eye on Glaucoma Glaucoma is an eye disorder that occurs when too much fluid is trapped inside the eye, causing a build-up of eye pressure. If not treated by medication or surgery, the fluid can build to such a level that it can damage the optic nerve and cause partial or complete loss of vision. Glaucoma is the leading cause Mrs. Mattie Barnes, city policelady, had just returned from Chicago, Illinois, visiting her chil- dren. Leonard & Angela Stephens, Silver Springs, Maryland visited 2. The miost solid stone in the structure is the lowest one in the foundation. 3. The thing to do with good advice is to pass it on, it is never any good to oneself. 8. Those who fail in life often pursue the path of least persis- ‘ tence. 9. 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Vincent’s Good Greetings to all my good friends: Well Father's Day has passed and I did not get chance to salute our great fathers, well I would like to say happy father day to all our great fathers: (Happy Belated Fa- thers ) I would like to salute some great fathers and pastors of some great churches who have gone on the great beyond: These Fathers where pastors of some churches in our community which is the Pantego and Belhaven and surrounding areas. We salute the following Pastors & Minsters: Saint Riddick Missionary Bap- tist Church Belhaven North Caro- lina : Rev. James Rogers Rev. T. Moore Rev. Don Morgan God Bless the present Pastor Rev. James Harris White Plains Freewill Baptist Church Belhaven North Carolina Rev. D. Windley Rev. Bis. R. E. Worrell God Bless the present Pastor Rev. Dr. Douglas Cogdell St. James Disciple Church of Christ Disciple of Christ Belhaven Elder S. R. Keyes God Bless the present pastor Edler Barry James Pleasant Grove Missionary Bap- tist Church and now the Original First Baptist Church Belhaven North Carolina Rev. E. R. McKnight Rev. E. W. Stallons 0 Per Month Rev. C. P. Briley Rev. Dallas Spruill Rev. Dr. D. W. Lamb God Bless the present pastor Rev. Dr. L, W. Chase Queen Chapel Disciple of Christ Teria Ceia Elder G. R. Lovick Sr. God Bless the present pastor Elder Melvin Scott First Baptist Church of Tiera Ciea Elder A. L. Alexander God Bless the present pastor Rev. Herman Young These pastors are also father of these great churches and they all had their own children. God Bless their families we do hope you are caring the flame that your father and husband had lit so that your travel down these highways and hedges would not be hard for you as it was for them. God bless and keep you. Now that good gossip. Before I close today I would like to tell you something that I con- sider good gossip. There was a man born 55 years ago on August 13th 1929. He was raised in very small community without much money or educa- tion. You see he had to quit school when he was 12 years old to help his mother and father out with bills around the home. This man had some very unique talents, eventhough he did not get any farther than 4th grade. His educa- tion was well beyond than what people consider a 4th grade educa- tion. He could do math on 12th grade level. He was skilled in elec- trical work, carpentry work, and thousands of other talents. He went to work on his own to help his family at the age of 12. Eight years later he met a beauti- ful young girl and they fell in love with each other. One year later he asked her to marry him. The young couple had 6 children, and he still continued to work at the local fac- tory to help his parents. I really consider this man a great father and role model because their not very many African American that would quit school and try to support their families. But this man did and he work for 42 years before he passed in 1983, he was a good husband and a very good Dad and Granddad, Uncle, Brother in-law, son. He did what most Black African American, men should be doing now. If more were like him it would make the word Role Model lot easier to define. Yes, this man may have quit school, but he made sure that his children and grandchildren got a very good education. He never told anyone “no” when they asked him ye eos A alien Got oo cee Let aS etek Me Ney «en ta Se ro eg cme ane for help. He loved all children and all people. He was truly our role model and a great father. This man I speak is my Dad. Mr. Samuel Murray Jr. better known as (Bamm). God bless you dad may you rest in peace you was truly a great father. Love you and miss you, Delores, Lawerence, Bryant, Vincent, Your Living Children, deceased Children Chester Sr., Jacquline. Before I close this Good Gossip for this time Let me remind our Black African Men today. When you feel you have come to the end of your rope and it seems the world of Haterisum is fallen on you and you have family that de- pends on you and others that look up too you, just read this in the Holy Bible (John 3:16) and you will find out that you are only a small piece of leather that will fall, not break, so please believe that. Hang in there Black men, you are strong and don’t let no one turn you around or let no one tell you that you are junk because you are not junk. God did not make Junk, we just let it exist. God bless you and keep you. And always remem- ber if you read it here, do tell somebody because I’m not one to The good gossip tip for the week. Do not ask the devil to get be- hind you because if you tell him to get behind you, you still will be in trouble because he’s still pulling you back. Tell that snake head devil beside you that he can’t pull you back. Beat him running and he will be brushing that dirt off when he meets you at the end of the race track. Make sure to tell someone that you read it here because I’m not the one to gossip. God Bless. Listen to WOOW JOY 1340 AM & WTOW JOY 1320 AM rOSSIp — CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Frighten 4. Ban 8. Yes 9, Grade 10. Hold tightly 11, Foot part 12, Immerse 13. Vanity 16. Swarm 19, Mean 23. Desired 28. Namely 29. Color slightly _ 30. Slip of memory 3). Promeewe’ <“=>> (Or HOTPO A cee nos fal] Amana Whistpoo!|] “Whirlpool |}&3 oer, gerne INT || ith cool water before cutting as FEDDARS Mode! 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