Ce a ee eee ee III II III ISIS II III III III III III IIA TT The Minority Voice Newspaper salutes those African-Americans who fought in World War I, World War II, The Korean War and the Viet Nam War. We honor you ; you have not been forgotten. ¥ OT LLBS MEA READS hens sa ss snassnes EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - YLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1987 1987 WEEK OF MAY 26- JUNE 4, 1995 Alan Keyes declares his candidacy for nations’highest office Alan Keyes, a 44-year old con- servative radio talk show host, newspaper columnist, and author from Maryland has declared his candidacy to be the nation’s first African-American Republican can- didate for President of the United States. Keyes was in Greenville at the Pitt/Greenville Airport recently as he was drumming up support fora mock presidential poll that was held in Durham recently. He an- nounced a platform against abor- tion and affirmative action, and for a return of the marriage-based two-parent household. A husband and father of three children, Keyes has served as ambassador to the United Nations Economic and So- cial Council and assistant secre- tary of state for International Or- ganizations under former Presi- dent Ronald Reagan. He has served as interim president at Alabama A&M University, and has two failed attempts to represent Mary- land in the U.S. Senate. In announcing his candidacy, Keyes is hopeful of receiving strong support from pro-life groups. “I believe firmly that the crisis we face today in this country is rooted in moral problems that manifest themselves particularly in the breakdown of the marriage-based, two-parent family,” Keyes said. “That is in turn driven, not just by economic factors, but by moral factors,including the fact that we have adopted as a constitutional principal this tragic doctrine of abortion, which then allows people to disregard the rights and life of their unborn human offspring.” Keyes also opposes affirmative action quotas and statistical pref- erences. “The civil nghts move- ment was founded in order to end discrimination, notin order to per- petuate it, “he said. “And if we are then going to adopt for, for any reason whatsoever, a principle of discrimination, we are violating ol! N AF. Y BS 5. (L) PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, LORRAINE SHINN ( )Chairwoman y Republicans, and Jim Rouge (R) local African-Athemitan republican. D & A hosts first annual Black Business Men’s Fashion Show D & A Fashions, presented the First Annual Blak Business Men’s Fashion Show to be held in Greenville, Saturday, May 20, 1995. “The purpose of the fashion show”, according to Mr. & Mrs. Lanny Stancil, owners of D & Fash- ions, “was to highlight the black businesses of Greenville and sur- rounding areas, with special em- phasis on the positive image of the black entrepreneurs and their impact on all of us”. Now, more than at any other time in Ameri- can history, the Black business is in need of help. As we’ve always done, we look to the church for help in asking our brothers and sisters to support the black busi- nesses of our community. We encouraged our brothers and sisters to come out and support the fashion show and meet the various business men, so that we could be made aware of their spe- cialties and/or the services they render, There were a total of 63 businesses represented at the fash- ion show, along with 23 vendors and 48 models. Pastor James Tripp, pastor of Holly Hill Church, offered the in- vocation. Ms. Joy Brown, Joy 1340 Radio Station personality, and Ms. Carole Johnson were the mis- tresses of ceremonies. Mrs. Molly 5. Davis gave words of welcome to everyonetn attendance. Mr. Henry Aldridge stated the purpose of the event. Music was provided by . Eddie Atkinson and Minister Gary Lee. Fashions were worn in the fol- lowing categories: Swim wear, . LAN CLASS OF'9 6 hCG ee ae ee eg re ae ae, a | Casual wear, Lounging wear, Ex- ecutive wear and “After Five” wear. According to Mr. & Mrs. Stancil, Ui ii i ii a approximately 500 were in atten- _dance. D & A Fashions looks for- ward to year #2 for this great event. ae ae ae a eS : ' — ype gh ee mot eam bceett oth on the civil nghts movement. Any- thing that violates that is re-es- tablishing discrimination and, in theend, that re-establishment will work against everyone.” Keyes said that race has not been a major factor in his cam- paign. adding that people who share his beliefs are coming aboard. “That s what politics is about... people getting together who care about the same things and right now—in this country— many people care deeply about the damaging effect that excessive government expansion !as had on our family system and institutions and they want to restore this soci- ety to the kind of principles that will strengthen and build the fam- ily... instead of destroying it.” “Il am making a conscious effort as I go around to reach out to folks in the African-American commu- nity, but that’s not so much be- cause of race as because | think the black American community has been devastated by the collapse of the family structure.” “African Americans allied with Republicans fromthe end of the Civil War to the Depression and shifted in the 1960’s to the Democratic Party,” he said. “I think what we are see- ing now finally is that black voters are going to start coming into their own and, instead of voting a his- toric allegiance, they are going to be voting based on the values they beheve... ] think that’s going to be good for the black community and good for the country.” Keyes also supports getting tough on crime, as well as school choice that will allow parents to place their own relicicus Values are taught. He advocates criminal punishment that injures the offender’s pride, and believes that welfare reform should focus on promoting marriage, and going after “hit-and-run” dads. Mar- riage establishes a solid founda- tion whereby parents can develop the partnership, develop work, and children where their “and beliefs (ie med mnt gh te ee et ok ey provide a nurturing environment Said Keyes, “This is not something new. It’sjust common sense. I think we need to re-establish the stan- dard and enforce it with praise, blame, shame. To tell people, look them in the eye, ‘if you’re going to have babies, you’ve got to get mar- ried. If you don’t, you're going to run into disapproval. and shame...period.” . “He has all the credentials we are looking for in a presidential candidate,” said Pete Mazzei, chairman of Pitt County Right-To- Life. “I feel Dr. Keyes is a much stronger candidate than people realize because he has the ability to draw all of the black votes out of the Democratic party. I think if Dr. Alan Keyes were elected presi- dent of the United States... he would be a president that the black and white Americans would be proud of.” Lorraine Shinn, Chairwoman of: * the Pitt County Replublicans Party, said the party remains neu- tral until after the primaries, but that Keyes and minonities have a place in the Republican Party. “I’m glad to see him enter the race. I think there is a message there that the Republican Party is not exclusionary to minorities. I think most are conservative and family- oriented and very involved in their religious communities. We haven’t reached into the minority commu- nity like we should, but we’re go- ing to try and think this is a good start.” Jim Rouse, local Republican, pledged support to Keyes. He said, “Number One because he’s black and he'll pe about to sit down to the fable} with a-Newt Gingrich and a Bob Dole and negotiate. As long as we're away from the table, we can’t negotiate. But I think Mr. Keyes, as he goes around the coun- try, will be able to muster sup- port... to go to that table and give the conscience and concerns of black folk.” “It’s going to be a diffi- cultclimbup the hill for Mr. Keyes. ipl pt dt lip stented gia ng gg Ps cathy, een ee Re Seg, beuatiggetinn ‘Quote ‘ "The political philosophy of Black nationalism means that the Black man should control the politics and the politicains in his own community; TL ho Valcolm X Mrs. Beatrice Maye Page 2 Community News Page 3 Smart Start receives $1 million gift Page 9 No question... I don’t think America is ready for an African American on that high level just yet. But I do think we here on the county level and state level must become more involved in order to muster the support of white folk to bring Keyes to the table.” Sg te ie, Maia "2 THE "M'-VOICE - WEEK OF MAY 26 - JUNE 4, 1995 The Minority Voice Inc. WOOW P.O. 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N.C.ASB Name S\N NA Get Your "M" Voice AVE X ‘ ‘ ' ' Pf) we 4 7 me ef ‘ obs rd 4 ay ih tH hae rr. 2 To get your "M" Voice by mail write to: The "M" Voice Newspaper PO Box 8361 Greenville, NC 27834 SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ORDER CJ Yes, I'd like a 6 months subscription by mail $15 () Yes, I'd like a 12 months subscription by mail $30 City Address State Zip Excerpts from: Black Children- Their Roots Culture,and Learn- ing Styles by Janice E., Hale Has the American educational system been effective in educating Black children? Black people are products of their Afro-American heritage and cul- ture. Can we build a bridge between the Natural learning styles uti- lized in the family and the novel style of learning introduced in the school? Black child-rearing has a strong religious orientation. W. E. B. DuBois claims that the Black church is the center of social intercourse to a degree unknown in white churches, Ex., We have a man who 18 ajanitor all week but atchurch isa member of the trustee board and obtains expertise in fi- nancial matters. The church is the hub of social life for the involved. Grandparents usually must fend for themselves during their last helpless years or be sent to an old people’s home surrounded by strange people and impersonal relationship. Black children enter school with excitement and enthusiasm. Self-confidence is fostered through frequent compliments and praise. Eatingjunk foods and foods that are loaded with sugar and carbo- hydrates can create behavioral problems. Black males perfect a special walk, place value on being “cool” (unflappable), cultivate destruc- tive handshake and slang, share common manhood nites (playing the dozens, woofing fighting and vying for sports prowess), and So- cialize each other into characteris- tic approaches toward authority figures and women. Black teachers are better able to discipline Black children because they emerge from a culture com- mon to Black students. Black children are education- ally at risk. Quotes 1.“Husbands and wives are like fires, They go out if unattended. 2. “There’s no pleasure in hav- ing nothing to do; the fun is hav- ing lots to do and not doing it”. 3. “Why is it that the people who have an hout to waste usu- ally try to spend it with someone who does not?” 4. Skillful listening is the best re medy for loneliness, loquacious- ness and laryngitis.”. The Impoverished Black Family Inarecentstudy, the Children’s Defense fund found that, com- pared to white children, black children are twice as likely to: 1. Die in the first year of life 2. Be born prematurely 3. Hav a mother who received late or no parental care 4. Be born toa teenage or single- parent family 5. Live insubstantial housing 6. Be suspended from school or suffer corporal punishment 7. Be unemployed as teenagers 8. Live in an institution They are three times as likely to: 1. Be poor 2. Have their mother die in childbirth 3. Live witha parent separated from a spouse 4. Live in a female-headed fam- ily 5. Be murdered between five and nine years of age 6. Be in foster care 7. Die of known child abuse Four times as likely to: 1. Live with neither parent and be supervised by a child Welfare The ‘mw’ Voice Locked Out Of Home, buying You don't need (e} million bucks fo get the attention, respect and answers you need. 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We may have the keys Ifyou make no more than | OO% WACHOVIA (=) To determine which loan is best for you, ask your Wachovia lender, Eligibility is determined by comparing your income to that of the average income in your area { that average, you are eligible to apply for a Community Home Buyers’ Program (CHBP) loan, If you make no more than 80% Saige of your area's average, you are eligible to apply for o Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP} loan. Subject to credit approval. ©1995 Wachovia Corp, abe = agency 2. Be murdered before one year or as a teenager 3. Be jailed between 15 and 19 years of age ‘Five times as likely to: 1. Be dependent on Welfare 2. Become pregnant as a teen- ager Twelve times as likely to: 1. Live with a parent who never married Parents bear burden of preparing students To the editor: These are the times that try edu- cators, yes, parents’ souls - for far too many boys and girls are not using their time wisely in school- homework suffers, giggling, talk- ing, behavior thatis unacceptable, behavior that interrupts teaching and learning by those students who want to learn. What part does a parent play in his child’s school day? Who en- courages and sees that his child behaves at school, that he does his homework and makes good grades, or at least is quiet and attentive? Do we ask: Tell me about school today? Were you put outside the door for bad behavior? Did you sit quietyly and respond in class? Were you sent to the principal’s offite? Let me see your homework. Parents, do you attend teacher conferences? Most time the par- ents who need to go never show up. Do you visit the school? Your child’s classes? Do you know his teach- ers? Does he know you'll follow up on bad behavior at home? Do you limit TV viewing? Are we using wisely what we have? Wake up, parents and send teachers stu- dents who go to school to learn. Disciplined children at home will be disciplined children at school. Beatrice Maye Greenville Brian Goings wins Heart Association's Poster Contest MRS. BEATRICE MAYE Eva Carmon Maye Mitchell’s Funeral Home an- nounces the death of Mrs. Eva Carmon Maye age 72 of 1608-A Hopkins Drive, Greenville, who died at her home Saturday, May 20. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Hill Free Will Baptist church, Ayden with Elder B.R. Anderson officiat- ing. Burial followed in the Zion Hill Church Cemetery in Ayden. Mrs. Maye was a native of Pitt County and attended the County Schools. She was a member of Zion Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, June Maye of Greenville; two daughters; Eva L. Maye of Greenville and Connie J. Tyson of Bell Arthur; six sons, Glenwood E. Maye, Donnie J. Maye and Lenvia R. May, all of Greenville, Leonder Maye of Ayden, Solomon May and John J. Maye, both of German- Town, Md; two sisters, Mae Bell Hines and Fonnie Bell Blount, both of Ayden; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-granchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Pitt County Division of the American Heart Association sponsored a T-shirt design contest. More than 90 posters were submitted from area schools participating in the "Jump Rope for Heart" project. Selecting the winnning posters for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place was an extremely difficult task for the committee because all the posters were very creative and truly reflected the spirit of the American Heart Walk. The first place winner was Brian Goings, a 4th grader at Stokes Elementary School. Brian, 9 year old son of evangelist Marie Goings, was awarded a $100 savings bond and his design appears on the American Heart Walk T-shirt. We are all very proud of Brian and encourage him to continue to work to realize all his dreams. Our staff photographer found Brian and his 2 year old friend, Nigel in the downtown Greenville Mall enjoying the pleasant spring weather. Public Works Open House Greenville Citizens have the opportunity to see the Public Works Department up-close at an "Open House" Wednesday, May 24. In recognition of National Public Works Week, May 21-27, the Public Works Facility, located at 1500 Beatty Street, will offer a first-hand look at the City's operations and equipment. Citizen's are encouraged to meet the Public works staff and learn more about the professionals who maintain and improve the systems and vital services that protect our health, safety, and comfort. Greenville's Mayor, Nancy Jenkins recognizes the significance of the week saying, "Maintaining public facilities and services is a wise investment in our quality of life. The support of an understanding andinformed Citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of the Greenville Public Works Department." This year's theme is "Working in the Public Interest." The "Open House" will take place from 8 am to 4 pm, on “Sleep experts on call” a THE “M’-VOICE- WEEK OF MA offers free advice for sweet drea Health Professionals to Answer Questions Around-the-Clock on 800-SHUTEYE Hotline Can’tsleep? Free help from sleep experts will be just a phone call away during the second week of call 800- SHUTEYE around-the- May, which is Better Sleep Month. Those seeking better sleep can BENJAMIN DIXON, manger of Chic Filet, and John Taylor, owner/operator of a Taste of Heaven, in the Carolina East Mall “Stood Tall” recently at an affair recently which highlighted black business entrepreneurs. brothers!!” “Way to go, Staff Photo: Jim Rouse NCDA issues warning against boiled peanuts RALEIGH — Consumers should avoid eating boiled pea- nuts produced by a Fallston (Cleve- land County) company because of the potential for contracting botu- lism, a deadly bacteria poisoning, according to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. The home-canned boiled pea- nuts, produced by Robert Beam, are labeled, in part, Hot Boiled Peanuts, Old Timey Flavor; and Boiled Peanuts, Old Timey Fla- vor. The products are packed in quart-sized home canningjars and have no coding information, ac- cording to officials with NCDA’s Foad and Drug Protection Divi- sion. The products are distributed primarily to convenience stores in Western North Carolina. The ex- act amount manufactured and dis- tributed is not known. NCDA has ordered Beam to cease manufacture and distribu- tion of the products and recall all May is Stroke Awareness Month Paralysis, loss of speech and loss of memory are among the disabling outcomes of brain attack, com- monly known as stroke. Among the estimated 500,000 people each year who survive brain attack, many were unaware of the warn- ing signs, according to the Ameni- can Heart Association . May is Stoke Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Stroke is a Brain Attack. Know the Warning Signs.” The AHA wants to alert the public about stroke’s warning signs and how it might be pre- vented. Much of the general public is unfamiliar with the warning signs of a stroke, said Mark Alberts, M.D., chief of the stroke unit at Duke University Medical Center and chair of the American Heart Association Stroke task force. “Stroke must be treated with the same urgency as a heart attack. In order to receive immediate treat- ment, people must be able to rec- ognize the warningsigns of stroke.” The warning signs associated with stroke are: * sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, localized on one side of the body, *sudden dimness or loss of vi- sion, particularly in one eye, *loss of speech or trouble talk- ing or understanding speech, * sudden, severe headaches with no apparent cause, *unexplained dizziness, un- steadiness or sudden falls, espe- cially when combined with any of the previous symptoms. If you experience one or more of the warning signs of brain attack, get medical help immediately. Early intervention can minimize damage, and preventive care may reduce the risk of stroke, accord- ing to the. American Heart Asso- ciation. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off. Both stroke and heart attack are dis- eases of the circulatory system caused by rupturing or blocking of arteries. \ ‘ jars which have been distributed. “Consumers are cautioned against purchasing and consum- ing any homeprocessed, ow acid canned foods,” said state Agricul- ture Commissioner dim Graham. “We're taking every step possible to ensure protection for consum- ers. The home-canned peanuts hold the potential for the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacte- rium which can produce a poten- tially deadly toxin, NCDA officials said. Low acid canned foods pro- cessed commercially must comply with specific regulations to ensure they are properly processed. ver pet wer ee ee ee pe ee And Wheel Balance e Inspect ure ead, air pressure, nd inapee value stem * Computer balance 519 Coupon Good Thru May 31, 1995 ®§ clock, from 8 am EDST May 8 to midnight May 14, to speak with physicians or other health profes- sionals experienced in the treat- ment of sleep problems. While the sleep experts cannot diagnose or recommend a specific treatment over the phone, they can provide helpful information. Sleep experts will be on call to help callers: Identify symptoms of deep prob- lems Learn about lifestyle adjust- ments to overcome temporary sleeplessness Understand the treatment op- tions available Actor/producer Tony Randall who has suffered from deep prob- lems introduces the hotline with a message about the importance-of sleep and offers tips for better rest while callers wait to speak with a * sleep expert. “Insomnia is agony. You lie wide awake watching the dark- ness turn to light,” says Tony Randall. “When you can’t sleep, you can’t function the next day...you’'re a zombie! You don’t have to feel that way. There is help out there.” “Some people may not seek pro- fessional intervention for their sleep problems because they have to wait until the next morning, when the immediate crisis is over, to get help. This 24-hour service provides a rare opportunity for people to take a first step in seek- ing professional attention exactly when the sleep problem is occur- ring,” says Margaret Moline, Ph.D., Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, and one of the sleep experts who will be answering thé hotline. “Sleep Experts on Call” can also provide information to callers who need help during the daytime, such as those trying to determine whether they should see a physi- cian for a sleep problem, who are suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness, or who are anticipat- ing trouble sleeping that night. In addition to receiving free ad- vice from sleep experts, 800- SHUTEYE callers can request a free brochure providing helpful tips for improving sleep. LW The program, “Sleep Experts on Call” is being sponsored in rec- ognition of Better Sleep Month as a public service by Searle through its existing sleep information hotline. At the end of the one- week “Sleep Experts on Call” pro- gram, 800-SHUTEYE will revert to its usual format as a Searle- sponsored service, providing call- ers with an opportunity to take a computerized quiz to help them determine whether they have a sleep problem and to order the fee brochure providing tips to improve sleep. Health professionals partial Qe ing in “Sleep Experts on Call” are affiliated with the ‘following institutions: City Col- lege of New York Sleep Disorders Center; Sleep Disorders Center, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York; Sleep Disorders Center, Danbury Hospital Danbury, CT; Sleep- Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore Hospital New York; and Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, New York Hospital-Cornell Medi- cal Center. . OUR RAMBLING PHOTOGRAPHER was able to capture these great bus drivers just before departure to transport greenville citizens throughout the city. 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If passed by the Senate, the new law would go into effect Dec. 1. “North Carolina’s law enforce- ment officers are on the front lines every day, protecting our peace of mind, our families and our com- munities,” Hunt said. “ This bill sends a strong signal that we won’t tolerate anyone threatening our safety.” In addition to this bill, Gov. passed the state House this week. On Tuesday, the House passed a bill — proposed by Hunt — to lengthen the sentences a judge | RALEIGH — Gov. Jim Hunt's proposal to lengthen sentences for 3 one who uses a firearm to as- sault a law enforcement officer (Embracing Pes Community ***: ets With God 5 Dove ee 7 JOY 1340 AM Be sure to catch your favorite gospel air personality on the people station every Monday thru Friday! a 6 am-9am Calvin Jones 9am-4pm Joy brown 4pm-8pm Min. Gary Lee 8pm-12 am Nancia Nettles The Adolescent Pregnancy Pre- vention Coalition of North Caro- lina is pleased to announce the recipients of the 1995 Luther “Nick” Jeralds Advocacy Award. This award was established in 1991 tohonorthe commitment and investments of the late Represen- tative Jeralds to adolescent preg- nancy prevention policies and pro- Listen and qualify for the Bahamas Cruise for 2 to be ginen away June 15th on the morning show There is Gospel in the air on JOY! S Y PUBLIC NOTICE Ever wonder what roads are to be widened or when? What public transportation is available to you? When will our greenway trail be constructed? If you have these or similar qauestions, then we need you to review and comment on the Greenville Urban Area Draft Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP). This urban area consist s of the City of Greenville and Winterville. TheLTIP identifies project schedules and available funds for planned improvements toour highways, bridges, railroad crossings, bicycle paths and public transportation system. Starting May 15, 1995, the draft LTIP will be available for public review and comment. The comment period will last for 30 days until June 13, 1995. At the end of the comment period, hte Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will consider the draft LTIP for adoption and send recommendations to North Carolina Department of Transporttation (NCDOT) forinclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). To obtain a copy of the draft LTIP, please visit the Public Works Department of the City of Greenville at 1500 Beatty Street during regular working hours, or call the Engineering division at (919) 830-4476. Hunt’s 1995 crime-fighting effort to toughen sentences, build more prisons and protect families and victims of crime includes: * _ ¢ Providing $100 million this year to build some 1,600 more prison beds. This would be the first phase of a 3,800-bed, $200 million prison construction pro- gram to be phased in over four years. * Toughening sentences for violent felonies including sec- ond-degree murder, rape and grams in North Carolina. Repre- sentative Jeralds was the Co- Chair of the Legislative Study Commission which gave birth to our state grant programs for local adolescent pregnancy prevention projects. He was a board member of the Coalition and an inspira- tion to all advocates working to reduce adolescent pregnancy. The 1995 recipients of the “Jeralds armed robbery; ¢ Repealing the prison cap; * Allowing for the privatization of prisons; * Using existing prison space more efficiently, including double-bunking in single cells; ° Enacting a Victim’s rights amend- nient to the state constitution, guaranteeing victims the right to be heard in court, and the right to be informed of and involved in court proceedings related to their case (passed the Senate); * In- Advocacy Award” are Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. and former North Carolina Senator Marvin Ward of Winston-Salem. Both of these individuals have been sig- nificant supporters of policies and programs which support preven- tion. They have provided leader- ship and courage to ensure North Carolina’s premier position in de- veloping and funding prevention programs and in promoting the IC House passes Law Enforcement Officer Assault Bill creasing victims’ restitution col- lection, allowing more victims to be reimbursed for their losses, and requiring mandatory victim im- pact statements toletjudges know what a victim has gone through before handing down a criminal’s sentence; * Mandatory registra- tion and notification of convicted sex offenders, 80 communities will : know exactly who isin their midst; : * Requiring criminal background ° checks for day care providers and foster parents. Award given to Governor James B. Hunt and former Senator Marvin Ward need for a strong, effective state Coalition which is now a national model for other states. It is with pride that we recognize the accom- plishments of Governor Hunt and Senator Marvin at our awards cer- emony on May 24, 1995 at 12:00 at the Brownestone Hotel in Raleigh as a part of the 10th Anniversary Conference of the Adolescent Preg- nancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina. NC businesses visited by the IRS Greensboro—The Greensboro District of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is joining a nation- wide coordinated compliance ef- / Read : the my" Voice L > 3 i a 3 ©1995 Carolina Telephone and Telagraph Company Sprint ~ Carolina Telephone The Power of People Turns Sounds Into Solutions Making advanced communications simple. Creating customized solutions for voice, data and video. To help you Manage your time. Your business. Your life. 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Staff photo: Jim Rouse Golf Tournament benefits Asthma camp GREENVILLE—A golf tourna- ment was held May 19 at Indian Trails Golf Course in Grifton and sponsored by the American Lung Association and respiratory thera- pists at Pitt County Memorial Hos- pital to benefit Camp Sea Breathe, a new summer camp for youth with asthma. All proceeds will go toward camp tuition for children who need assistance. Camp Sea Breathe is a week-long camp spon- sored by the American Lung Asso- ciation for boys and girls ages 8-14 with asthma. Prompted by the success of asthma camps in the western and central parts of the state, the camp is the first of its kind in eastern North Carolina, where 23,000 children—the high- est incidence in the state—suffer from asthma. The camp will be held in Arapahoe in August with activities like horseback riding, canoeing and swimming, as well as sessions that teach campers how to take care of themselves and control their disease. 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Partnership for Children, the public-private part- nership that oversees Smart Start. “The reason that we are making this contribution is because we believe improving the quality and effectiveness of preschool educa- tion for underprivileged children is critical to the future economic success and social wellbeing of the Carolinas,” Allison said. “In addi- tion we believe that the Smart Start program is an excellent ve- hicle for accomplishing this pur- pose.” BB&T’s gift was the first corpo- rate commitment to Smart Start. Wachovia Bank & Trust co., First Union Corp., NationsBank and Glaxo Inc. have pledged $7 mil- lion. So far private sector contri- butions to the N.C. Partnership for Children and to local Smart Start partnerships exceed $14 million, including cash andin-kind contributions. 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For Information Please Call Bulky Trash will be one day late 756-2150 the entire week 830-4522 4 a OS Teen pregnancy is a complex problem that requires multiple, comprehensive interventions. No ene program can solve the prob- lem and solutions must be long term andbased upon research vali- dating effectiveness. In the Fall of 1994, APPCNC called for nominations from North Carolina prevention programs which met the following criteria: outstanding impact and outcome data, creativity of the project goals and objectives, clarity, collabora- tive efforts, replication potential, and continued viability. In celebration of APPCNC’s tenth anniversary, we want to share with you ten North Carolina programs as well as a special state- wide award which have been se- lected by an APPCNC committee to receive recognition as a “Best 10 Practice Mode] on Adolescent Preg- nancy Prevention.” Thanks to the APPCNC Awards Committee for their hard work and dedication to select those pro- grams. “10 Best Practice Models” The Community Council Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health Pat Webb Council on Adoles- cents of Catawba County - JoAnn Spees . [t is the job of the Local Council to coordinate prevention efforts for the entire community. The Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health, founded in 1982, and the Councilon Adolescents of Catawba founded in 1986, both work to promote multiple strate- Some of the Caldwell 1’s efforts include: an Infor- Coannty VOUNTY, gies Counc i { 4} Tt is Sf pstt HHH HHH HHH 10-THE "M"-VOICE - WEEK OF MAY 26 - JUNE 4, 1995 “Coalition Recognizes Teen Pregnancy Prevention mation and Referral Nurse to pro- vide health and high-risk preven- tion education, counseling, and case management in each of the schools; a Health Educator who reaches every 7th and 9th grade student through PSI curricula; a Kids on the Block Puppet Show presented to 5th graders; an ado- lescent pregnancy prevention me- diacampaign; andanewly founded Adolescent Advocacy Council. The Council on Adolescents of Catawba County provides the following ser- vices: abstinence based sexuality education to students in three school systems and one private school at no cost; a monthly forum for youth serving agencies on is- sues related to teens; a compre- hensive library and resource cen- ter with over 700 books, 200 vid- eos, journals, etc. dealing with the issues of teens and their families; awareness programs about ado- lescent, health issues for civic clubs, churches, organizations, conferences, seminars and the media; and a Teen Council which provides services to the commu- nity. Making sure it doesn't happen again. * Cycle Busters - Wake County DSS - Nancy H. Godwin * Hand To Hand - Catholic So- cial Services - Constance C. McVey Over 40% of teenage pregnan- cles are repeat pregnancies and the dynamics of preventing repeat pregnancy are complex. Cycle Busters, in the Wake County De- partment of Social Services, which is a component of the JOBS pro- gram, serves a target population Faces & a J PTITOPIIII IIIT Tire rire eee, oe of approximately 225 teen moth- ers. Services offered include: skills and aptitude assessments; career counseling; information about school choices; referrals to re- sources for assistance with educa- tional plans, child day care; and seminars on topics of interest to a teen mother such as parenting skills, family planning, health, and life management skills. A unique aspect of Cycle Busters is the em- phasis on the clients’ social and emotional needs as well as aca- demic needs. Mentors from the business community enhance self- esteem and motivate the teen par- ents to avoid a repeat pregnancy and earn a high school diploma or its equivalent. Hand to Hand is a community based mentoring of Catholic Social Services of Win- ston-Salem offering direct services to pregnant and parenting adoles- cents and their families. It seeks to develop, strengthen and main- tain support for a teen by match- ing her with a trained adult men- tor for a long-term, intensive rela- tionship. The project’s strengths lie in its practical, people-oniented approach to a complex and perva- sive problem. Motivating through Mentoring * Choices For Success - Alliance for Children & Youth and Gaston County Schools - Anne M. Elam * Wise Guys - Family Life Coun- cilof Greater Greensboro -Cynthia Dorman The impact of role models on young teens can be very successful if utilized effectively. Choices for tant 22% SESH Ree R Eee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee Success, working with young stu- dents, and Wise Guys, working with males using adult mentors as their role model, are two exem- plary programs that have achieved great success in reaching young adolescents. Choices for Success is a comprehensive primary preven- ion program which seeks to re- duce adolescent pregnancy, en- hance school performance, and strengthen family ties for children. The Family Life Education and Academic Assessment Programs include basic instruction in the Gaston County School's family life curriculum. Also included are homework help, mentors/tutors, parent workshops and conferences, recreational activities, health screenings, referrals for special assistance and volunteer activities. Wise Guys targets young men be- tween the ages of 10 and 15, teach- ing the concept of self-responsibil- ity, primarily in the area of sexual development, through multi-ses- sion workshops. Program topics include: self-esteem; personal and family values; enhancing commu- nication skills; anatomy and re- production; abstinence; contracep- tion; the dangers of sexually trans- mitted diseases; goal-setting; deci- sion making; and parenthood. Access to Family Planning and Healthcare * Division of Adolescent Health Services - Greene County Health Care, Inc. -Helen Hill * Rutherford County Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Project Rutherford County Health Department Miller Sherry Over 70% of High School se- niors in North Carolina report that they are sexually active. The majority of our adolescents have no medical home. Access to health care and family planning services must be a significant component of the prevention of adolescent pregnancy. The Division of Ado- lescent Health Services, Greene County Health Care, facilitates access to health care for adoles- cents in Greene’s rural commu- nity where many households have limited or no means of transpor- tation. Greene County Health Care school based clinicoffers pro- grams in the following categories: primary care; health education and risk management; mental health; preventive services; and specialized projects. The Rutherford Coutny Health Department also works to improve health care and family planning. Through the enhancement of fam- ily planning services for teens in the context of a speetalized clinic approach, a broad range of ado- lescent health needs can be ad- dressed, as well as provide an effective entry point to the broader health and social service system . Knowledge is Power * Stepping Stones To Better Living: Responsible Decisions - New Hanover County Schools- E. Gail Bryan * Guilford County Department of Public Health Adolescent Preg- nancy Prevention Project- Lynne Beck In research conducted by APPCNC in 1993, 90% of parents support comprehensive family life laces pa) tYhie a " m , oe 1 ba a tae LR ERE REE REESE EE SEE COO UCHRRSRE RS eee ee be Programs in NC” education inourschools. Our youth deserve accurate, age appropriate sexuality education and opportu- nities for counseling and support from providers to make respon- sible sexuality decisions. Steping Stones to Better LIving, a project of the New Hanover -County Schools, and the Guilford County Department of Public Health are reaching young people through education and counseling in inno- vative ways. Stepping Sones to Better Living: Responsible Deci- sions, an effective curriculum, is presented to 7th and 8th grade students. In addition to human reproduction the curriculum teaches assertiveness and decision making skills. The program also teaches students about sexual pressure and sex roles and encour- ages students to choose abstinence until marriage. It also provides information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases. The Guilford County Department of Public Health’s adolescent preg- nancy prevention project utilizes two key components to address its objectives of reducing adolescent pregnancy. 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