_ Happy New Year — And Happy Kwanzaa @THE 'm' Voic EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981 WEEK OF DECEMBER 24-31, 1995 WILLIAM H. COX Col. William H. Cox accepts command of the 99th logistics group at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada Colonel William H. Cox was born November 7, 1948 in Farmville. He graduated from H.B. Suggs High School, Farmville, in 1967 and from North Carolina A&T State Uni- versity in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Col. Cox received a Master of Science Degree in Procurement Management from Webster Uni- versity, Missouriin 1981. Heisa graduate of Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. Following commissioning in 1973, Col. Cox was assigned to the 704th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, South Carolina, where he served as Supply Operations Officer. In 1975, he graduated from Muni- tions Supply School and served as Munitions Accountable Sup- ply Officer for the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kunsan AB, Korea. In 1976, he was assigned tothe 632d Radar Squadron, Roanoke Rapids AFS, North Carolina, where he served as Squadron Logistics Support Officer. Fol- lowing this assignment, he was snet to the 46 AEROWD, Det 0001, in Colorado Springs, Colo- rado, where he served as MAJCOM Assistnat Chief, Lo- gistics Readiness Division in 1978. In 1981, he wastransferred to Air Forces Iceland, Keflavik, where he served as Chief of Sup- ply. Upon return in 1985, Col. Cox was assigned to the Ist Supply Squadron, Langley AFB, as Com- bat Operations Support Officer and Officer in Charge, Mobility Readiness Center. In 1988, he was transferred to HQ 12th Air Force, Bergstrom AFB, Texas, where he served as Deputy Di- rector of Supply. Following this tour, Col. Cox was assigned to the 343rd Supply Squadron, Rielson AFB, Alaska. Col. Cox returned in September 1993 to the lst Supply Squadron, Lan- gley AFB, Virginia as the com- mander. Col. Cox is a master logisti- cian. His military decorations include the Air Force Meritori- ous Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Com- mendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal, with one Oak Leaf Cluster. Col. Cox is married to the former Josephine Sutton of Greenville, North Carolina. They have four children, William, April, Christopher, and Jeffrey. He is the son of William T. and Sally D. Cox of Farmville. Local Business Feature Kids Academy Day Care Center is located at 500 East Avenue, Ayden. Kids Academy is a state and local certified center. The center opened February 1, 1995, and had only one child (Brianna Woods). The center is now 94% full, and operates 6:30 a.m. through 11:00 p.m., including evening shift, half or full day and includes nutritional supper and two snacks. Kids Academy is: ¢A happy school: appropriated play experiences that contribute to the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, esthetic development of the child. ¢A meaningful curriculum: learning center and motivational activities that build important KIDS ACADEMY DAY CARE CENTER foundations for future reading skills and other academic pursuits. Theemployees at Kids Academy are experienced and qualified caregivers and sensitive to the children’s needs. The caregivers all have CPR and First Aid certifi- cation. Ms. Tonia Cogdell, Infant Room; Mrs. Cathy Harper, 2-year old Room; Mrs. Pam Best, Tod- dlers Room; Ms. Linda Gaskins, 3- year old room, Ms. Marquitta Clark, 4-year old room and after- schoolers; Ms. Lakisha Elberts, part-time; Ms. Priscilla Tyson, part-time, infant room; Mrs. Dor- othy Williams, volunteer parent; Mrs. Brenda Persianni, food ser- vice. All staff members are cre- ative, talented, loving, Christian individuals who have love for all children. Our future goals are to provide a child consultant for parents who have difficulties getting time off from their place of employment to attend meetings at their child’s school scheduled because of learn- ing problems—Not for disturbance or misbehavior problems. Parents must be employed and working the day of the scheduled meeting. Read The "M" Voice Newspaper THE PHILIPPI CHURCH OF CHRIST... recently honored their pastor, Bishop Randy Royal on his 17th anniversary. Show here is (L-R) the “Royal Family”...Velma Newton, a cousin, Son Brian, Bishop Royal, First Lady Glen, Nephew Dameon, daughters, Stephanie and Onica, and grandchildren, Jasmine and Ashlei. Staff photo by Jim Rouse Something for Everyone! Conway, SC. The Gala is not a Judged Show. The purpose is to educate and promote the art of quilting. Come and enjoy these beauti- ful quilts. The Gala is open to all quilters of all levels and all ages. There is no entry fee. For an application or additional infor- mation, call Terri at the Mu- seum at (803) 248-1542 or (803) 626-1282. The Horry County Museum in Conway, South Carolinais spon- soring the 2nd Annual Quilt Gala Saturday, February 24 and Sun- day, February 25, at the Horry Courthouse-3rd Avenue, 2 4 CONGRESSWOMAN EVA CLAYTON . .. recently hosted a “Town Meeting” in Greenville for all of her “Down East” supporters and friends. Shown here are just a few of those persons attending. Staff phote by Jim Rouse in the new year. BROTHER MOSES, MS. LAURA = JOHNSON, MS. SHARON REDDICK. .. “Lil” Buddy Jones, and Prophet Long (L-R) members of the staff of Joy 1320—WTOW—in Washington wish all of our readers and radio listeners seasons’ greetings and look forward to serving you DR. ANDREW BEST... prominent Greenville physician, is joined by Greenville mayor, Nancy Jenkins(C) and the Rev. Thomas Walker, (R) of Rocky Mount. They paused briefly from the “Town Meeting” for our cameraman. Staff photo by Jim Rouse Staff photo by Jim Rouse a ‘ MR. EDDIE MILLER(L) .. . field representative for the rural economic development corporation, Mr. James Kearney (2nd from L)..the first african american state director of the rural economic development corporation (formerly the Farmers Home administration), assistant secretary Rawl, and BrotherJim Rouse(R) met recently. What a pow wow that was!!! Staff photo Letter To The Editor Dear Editor: The management and employ- ees of Carolina Eagle Distributing would like to ask all of our custom- ers, frends, and families in Nash, Edgecombe, and Halifax counties to help us make this holiday sea- son the safest ever. This can be accomplished if we follow some simple yet effective guidelines. Being responsibleis everyonesjob. The holiday season will be marked by more parties than gifts. But entertaining is serious busi- ness, and anyone planning to host or attend a holiday party should consider the friends and neigh- bors with who we share the road. Promoting responsible drinking and safe driving during the holi- days is everyone’s responsibility. So if you plan to host a holiday party in the weeks ahead, clip this list and post it on the refrigerator. ¢ Ask your guests who among them will volunteer to be desig- nated drivers. ¢ Always serve food with alcohol beverages. High-protein foods like cheese and meats help moderate the effects of alcohol. ¢ Don’t force drinks on your guests ¢ Make non-alcohol beverages The Minority Voice Inc. WOOW P.O. Box 8361 MAYOR LIN KILPATRICK ...is shown here with attorney Jerome Ramey (C) and Brother Calvin Henderson (L), director of the Winterville Senior Citizens Center. Staff photo by Jim Rouse 310 Evans St. Mall, Greenville, NC 27835 919-757-0365/ Fax: 919-757-1793 like O’Doul’s and coffee available to your guests. * Close the bar an hour before the party ends so yor guests have a non-drinking period before driv- ing home. ¢ If —despite your best efforts— someone has had too much to drink, arrange transportation home with another guest, drive the person yourself, call a cab, or ask your guest to spend the night. Do not let that person drive home. When these holiday reminders are kept top of mind, we give our friends and family the best of all: a safe and prosperous 1996. We at Anheuser-Busch want all of our friends, family and customers to enjoy the holidays and by all of us being responsible we can all enjoy many more holidays to come. WIOW P.O. Box 39, 903 Hackney Ave. Washington NC Pictures received by The "M" Voice Newspaper become the property of The "M" Voice Newspaper and we are not responsible for lost pictures All articles must be mailed to the above address. If you have a complaint, please address it to the publisher Mr. Jim Rouse owner. Member of the NC Black Publishers, ASCAP, BMI SEASAC ASB. N.C.ASB (7-1 me (0) 0) aa |" Mao) (o> Name by Mail EH) 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 {J Yes, I'd like a 6 months subscription by mail $15 (Yes, I'd like a 12 months subscription by mail $30 % Address F City State Zip - The ‘wm’ Vaile Inc. tt ome ee, eee eee eee AO AN A SL Pe la es sta, Sincerely, Joseph T. Saputo Vice President Carolina Eagle Distnbuting Co., Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Roof Replacement Project Sealed proposal will be received by the HousingAuthority of the City of Greenville in the office of Authority, 1103 Broad Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27835, up to 2:00 p.m., local time on Thursday, January 4, 1996, and immediately thereafter opened and read in the presence of attending bidders for the furnishing ofalllabor, materials and equipment for Roof Replacement project upon the Owner's property in Greenville, North Carolina. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open in the office of HR Associates, P.A., 1200 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, (919) 872-6345. Prime bid- ders who are qualified and who will make a bid will, upon deposit of the sum of One Hundred Dollars (100.00) with the Architect, receive documentsfd in duplicate. The full deposit will be refunded to those qualified prime bidders who submit abona fide prime proposal, providing within five (5) days after receipt of bids. The Work consists of construction of reroofing 64 single storey dwelling buildings on two sites. All bidders are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws as a Building Contractor or as a Specialty (Roofing) Contractor. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company insured by the FDIC in an amount equal to not less than 5% of the proposal. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. A Performance Bond shall be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award contracts in the best interest of the Owner. ee ee ee ee ee ee cect etic we at * ss css state THE YULETIDE SEASON IS HERE... Wreaths, bells, holly, nativity scenes, and lights (like these) are seen everywhere. Season’s Greetings to all. Staff photo by Jim Rouse. WHILE ONSURGICAL RECOUPERATION ... Ms. Edith Outterbridge (L) enjoys the support and encouragement of friends and her family, especially her daughter, Monique (R). We all wish Ms, Outterbridge a speedy recovery. Staff photo by Jim Rouse { . \ , j Pos “ « ” s ss * PB. -— 4 Pa a ee Hee ¥ a. egw & x Sao *e é eg oe 2 j Me id 2k y~ MRS. MARY JANE HARDY (seated center)... is surrounded by friends and family members who came to help her celebrate her 86th birthday. With all the love that was shared, we know this was really a Happy Birthday! Staff photo by Jim Rouse ia fe MEMBERS OF THE CREW OF “FOXY 107”... were in our area recently. They are joined here by Ms. Shanai Harris (right front) of WITN-TV 7. Staff photo by Jim Rouse Kwanzaa’s Origination NCCU choir schedules Christmas Concert The North Carolina Central University Concert and Touring Choirs performed their annual Christmas concert at 4 p.m., De- cember 10, in the university’s B.N. Duke Auditorium. Admis- sion was free. Acentral feature of the concert was the Christmas sections of Handel’s Messiah. Soloists in- cluded Dena C. Moss, soprano; Dr. Darry! Taylor, tenor; and Dr. Eugene A. Eaves, bass/baritone. Other solo selections were by stu- dent members of the choir. Also a part of the concert was excerpts from Camille Saint Saens’ Christmas Oratorio anda number of Christmas anthems and carols. Dr. Taylor, a new member of the NCCU music faculty, makes his singing debut in Durham with this concert. He holds a doctor- ate from the University of Michi- gan School of Music. Centura Banks Inc. declares fourth quarter dividend Centura Banks Inc. has declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of 23 cents per share, a 21 percent increase from the 19 centes per share paid in teh fourth quarter of 1994. The dividend is payable on December 15, 1995, to sharehold- ers of recordon November 30, 1995. Celebrating Bishop Randy B. ta ot stant ste Centura has increased its cash dividend for 29 consecutive years. With assets of $5.1 billion, Centura offers a full range of bank- ing, investment and insurance ser- vices toindividuals and businesses throughout North Carolina. Look, at a map, on the continent of Africa So rich in histories, people, arts and mines; so big in size, Three of the United States, would fit inside!! Just observe and see Geographical lines, defining over fifty countries, Each, with its many complexi- ties and diversities Of people, languages, dress, foods, education, creeds, cultures, customs, shelters, gov- ernments and currencies. In 1966, African American Dr. M. Ron Karenga, After time and study in coun- tries of Africa, Synthesized some of the Har- vest and Planting Customs of Af- rica (symbolic of Children, the greatest wealth) Into our African American con- cept—KWANZAA! The Red, Black and Green Festival Red for before; Black, we are; Green future to come. Red, Black and Green—percuss on, for the drum! When asked, “Habari gani?” for that date, The one, of “Nguzo Saba” is what you state. 17th Anniversary "And I will Give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15 Every night, first candle lit is Black; For the African Diaspora-Cul- tural Unity is a fact, Then, candles red and green, alternately, Karamu night, the last to be lighted is Imani. Royal's Children, children, Oh! so spe- cial! Colorful harvest on the mat, where the Kikombe awaits the dramatic act! “Thank you,” Dr. Karenga, for joining our hands— Of the West Indies, North, Cen- tral and South Americas— African Americans! 46", 52” or 60” Big Screen TV $20 down and $20 per month Call Ahead for Pre-approved Credit 758-8093, Ext. 32 FURNITURE LIQUIDATORS 2818 East Tenth Street Greenville, NC Et aad ts Kwanzaa Kwanzaa, the festival for me. the family. Red, black, green colors, vibrant all around; Kinara tall, above Mkeka, fruit-ladened, on the ground. Each day of the seven, ask “Habari gani?” Answer, Nguzo Saba, from ’ 0 eg ee sd State gh ah erat Tribal Society. Each night of the seven, give Mshumaa a light; cy eA. ESE . A Cat Anead MICHAEL A. CHRISTIAN Sales Representative End of Kwanzaa, seven candles burn bright. Then the Karamu, with food and children’s Zawadi, New Year, from Umoja to Imani, All sip from Kikombe, Cup of Unity, Kwanzaa—the African Ameri- can Jubilee, for me! About Kwanzaa BRAND NEW Heavy Duty Large Capacity Washer & Dryer $20 down and $20 per month Call Ahead for Pre-approved Credit 758-8093, Ext. 32 FURNITURE LIQUIDATORS 2818 East Tenth Street Greenville, NC Kwanzaa, our African Ameni- can rites Seven days and seven nights Kwanzaa brings Nguzo Saba From somewheres in Africa. Nguzo Saba is the key To African American identity, From Unoja and Imani Answers, “Habari gani?” Vibrant red, black and green Ancient treasures to be gleaned, Kwanzaa lights the way to strive; Kwanzaa keeps the bonds alive! Harvest times from Africa, for. If so, we want to talk to you about participating in our project to learn how African-American men manage side-effects from prostate cancer treatment. and give her our regards. WHENEVER YOU'RE IN THE PRINCEVILLE VICINITY .. . . this pleasant sister is ready toserve you with some of the best barbecue you ever tasted...stop in at Clark’s Barbecue Staff photo by Jim Rouse received by African-American men wit | The aim of this project is to study and improve the health care 7} prostate cancer. ..made a “Joy Stop” at a local grocery/convenience store in Princeville Staff photo by Jim Rouse OUR CAMERAMAN . and captured these smiles. We need your help! it can benefit you, call 1-800- ScHoot OF Nursing, LINCHC To learn more about this project and how 349-5858. 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End of Kwanzaa, seven burning, Then, the Karamu, so revivifying—- All the family members gathering, Something for the table, bringing; Prayers of thanksgiving; To ancestors, libation pouring; Parents gifting; Children receiving; “Old stones’ narrating’; “Back home” songs recalling; “Family roots” researching; African American history updating; African countries reviewing; Talents displaying: Accomplishments airing; Children learning; Communal feasting; Vibes atingling; Rhythms playing; Joyful singing; Laughter ringing: Goodness sharing; At some point, young and old, circle forming; Each, one of Nguzo Saba, stating and from Kikombe, fruit juice, sipping; Round complete, all, Nguzo Saba, vowing; A new, New Year starting! 5 oul 73 -Lwicdl Motorola Bag Phone INCLUDES: Battery, Magnetic Mount Antenna, 3 Yr. Warranty Motorola Mobile Phone INCLUDES: Glass Mount Antenna, Installation, 3 Yr. 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