KKAI KAA RK A AREA RK AIA KA AIRE KE AAA RAIDS Don't Miss The Minority Business Expo February 10 & 11 — Holiday Inn — Greenville, NC SII KIA IA IA III ISIS III IIIS ISIS SIS IS IIIS @THE 'm' VOICE EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981 WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9 - 16, 1996 February Is National African American History Month By The President of the United States of America A Proclamation Today’s school children are for- tunate to grow up in classrooms where they are taught to appreci- ate all ofthe many heroes of Ameri- can history. While previous gen- erations read textbooks that told only part of our Nation’s story, materials have been developed in recent years that give our students a fuller picture—textured and deepened by new characters and themes. African American History Month provides a special opportu- nity for teachers and schools to celebrate this ongoing process and to focus on the many African Americans whose lives have shaped our common experience. This year, our observance em- phasizes black women and the strides made to bring their achieve- ments to the fore. From Sojourner Truth’s sermons, to Mary McLeod Bethune’s speeches, to the con- temporary novels of Nobel laure- ate Toni Morrison, the voices of African American women have called attention to the twin bur- dens of racism and sexism and have invited listeners to discover the richness of traditions kept alive in back kitchens and workrooms. Inchurches and communities, and more recently in universities and statehouses across America, these women have fought extraordinary battles for social, economic, and political empowerment. Barbara Jordan once wrote, ‘We the people’; it is a very elo- quent beginning. But when the Constitution of the United States was completed on the seventeenth of September, 1787, I was not in- cluded in that ‘We the people.’ As we mourn the loss of this great American, let us honor her by seeking to further the progress made since those early days to- ward true equality and inclusion. During African American History Month and throughout the year, we must embrace the diverse strands of our story so that all children can see themselves in our Nation’s past and know that they have a role to play in seizing the future’s countless opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILL- IAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby pro- claim February 1996, as National African American History Month. I call upon Government officials, educators in schools, colleges, uni- versities, and libraries, and all the people of the United States to ob- serve this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and pro- grams that raise awareness of Af- rican American history and invite further inquiry into this area of study. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of January, inthe year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the Indepen- dence of the United States of America the two hundred and twentieth. William J. Clinton BROTHER JEFFREY COX, ASSISTANT MANAGER at American Credit in Greenville, is ready to service all the brothers and sisters who could use his service. Staff photo by Jim Rouse Black Physicians to share experiences in public forums Four black physicians who have been practicing medicine in east- ern North Carolina for more than 50 years will share their life sto- ries at a series of public forums in February. “The Black Physician Experi- ence in Eastern North Carolina” recounts the life and times for four family doctors who established practices in rural towns as early as 1936. The participants are Dr. Andrew Best of Greenville, Dr. John Hannibal of Kinston, Dr. Milton Quigless of Tarboro, and Dr. Joe Weaver of Ahoskie. The life stories and experiences of these physicians reflect many of the great social and political changes that have taken place in the past cen- tury. Each of the physicians will talk about the racial strife of the 1940s and 1950s, the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, and the evolution of eastern North Caro- lina in their lifetimes. The Carolina Health Group, with funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, will sponsor the programs. Dr. David Dennard, a professor of African-American History at East Carolina Univer- sity, will be the moderator. Each of the forums will be heldin the home- town of the physicians and will include a question-and-answer session as well as a reception fol- lowing the event. “The Black Phy- sician Experience in Eastern North Carolina” will be part of Black History month celebrations across the region. The schedule of pro- DR. ANDREW A. BEST grams is: * Feb. 3, 7 p.m.: Dr. Andrew Best, The DuBois Center ¢ Feb. 10: 5 p.m.: Dr. John Hannibal, St. Augustine AME Zion Church, Kinston * Feb. 16,7 p.m., Dr. Joe Weaver, Roanoke-Chowan Community Col- lege, Ahoskie * Feb, 24, 7 p.m., Dr. Milton Quigless, M.A. Ray Community Center, Tarboro Eaveriens nase ici What:A series of public forums examining the life and times of four black physitfians who estab- lished practices in eastern North Carolina in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The forums will re- count the racial struggles of the 1940s and 1950s, the struggle for professional and social equality in the 1960s, and events such as the establishment of the School of Medicine at East Carolina Uni- versity in the 1970s. Who: Dr. Andrew Best of Greenville, Dr. John Hannibal of Kinston, Dr. Milton Quigless of Tarboro, and Dr. Joe Weaver of Ahoskie. How: Each physician will be the subject of a forum in his town. Dr. David Dennard, a professor of Af- rican-American history at East Carolina University, will moder- ate each of the programs and lead the physician through a discus- sion of his career and the struggles and triumphs along the way. Why: Each of these physicians represents a largely untold period of North Carolina history. They fought the racial battle on two fronts, struggling for professional equality while also participating in the larger struggle for civilrights in the 1960s. Each physician has a unique story to tell. Dr. Andrew Best played a key role inthe estab- lishment of the School of Medicine at East: Carolina University. In addition to his regular practice, Dr. Hannibal also worked for the Dobbs School and the health de- partment. He and his wife also led the fight for equality in public edu- cation. Dr. Quigless built his own (Continued on page 8) i ’ by the Children’s Defense Fund. BROTHER MARVIN STATEN (L), OWNER AND OPERATOR of Heel-Sew-Quik at the Carolina East Mall in Greenville is joined by members of his capable staff... Ms. Catherine Visage (c) who does alteration and brother Terry Ellis (r), shoe repair technician. Staff photo by Jim Rouse Conservationist-at-large sought for Pesticide Advisory Committee The North Carolina Pesticide Board is seeking recommendations for a “conservationist-at-large” po- sition on the state Pesticide Advi- sory Committee. Deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 5. The Pesticide Board will consider nominations atits Tuesday, Feb. 13, meetingin Raleigh. “The Pesticide Advisory Com- mittee needs someone well quali- fied to fill the seat,” N.C. Agricul- ture Commissioner Jim Graham said. “The conservationist-at-large should have a broad view of pesti- cides from environmental issues to practical applications.” The 20-member committee as- sists the board and state agricul- ture commissioner in responding to technical issues and in develop- ing regulations related to pesti- cide use in North Carolina. Com- mittee members serve two-year terms and may continue to serve at the board’s pleasure. To nominate someone to fill the conservationist-at-large vacancy, seridawritten nomination, includ- ing a brief discussion of the nominee’s qualifications, to John L. Smith, Secretary, N.C. Pesti- cide Board, P.O. Box 27647, Ra- leigh, NC 27611. NCDA seeks applications for market promotion program The North Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking applica- tions for the 1996 Market Promo- tion Program, an international marketing effort which promotes high-value agricultural products through matching funds. The application deadline is March 20, 1996. “I encourage all companies to participate in this program,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham. “It’s an excellent way to double your promotional efforts.” Processors, packers, manufac- turers, distributors, export agents, wholesalers, export trading com- panies and other companies in the Southern region are encouraged Black student leadership network to be held The Black Student Leadership Network is going/coming to Char- lotte. Join hundreds of young, Black, and ready to give back stu- dents and college-aged adults Feb- ruary 9-11 for three days of trainings and workshops on voter education, community service, anti-violence direct action orga- nizing, the juvenile justice sys- tem, affirmative action and media advocacy. There will be an old fashioned civil rights style mass meeting to gear up youth involvement both nationally and locally in 1996 and beyond. Make your plans now to join us in Charlotte. For additional infor- mation on the Black Student Lead- ership Network 1996 Conference call 1-800-ASK-BCCC. The Black Student Leadership Network is the youth training and leadership development arm ofthe Black Community Crusade for Children, coordinated nationally to apply. Products such as branded foods, beverages, seafood, food supplements, pet foods and inter- mediate products are eligible. The new products must be at least 50 percent U.S. agricultural origin by weight, excluding water and packaging. The product can- not be covered by another Foreign Agricultural Service cooperator, export incentive program or state export program. NCDAis promoting the program in association with the Southern United States Trade Association, or SUSTA. The program’s goal is to helpN.C. producers boost world- wide sales. Participating companies will have extra funding to enter and MRS. MATTIE BARNES (L) AND SISTER PEGGY develop markets which may be too costly to attempt without the matching funds. The funds will assist with advertising, produc- tion of promotional matenals, co- ordination of trade shows and in- store merchandising. A $250 application fee is re- quired. This will be applied to- ward a final assessment. The minimum request is $5,000 per company and the maximum grant is $270,000. Resources will be available from Aug. 1, 1996 through July 31, 1997. For an information packet and applica- tion, contact Britt Cobb, interna- tional trade specialist with NCDA’s Marketing Division, (919) 733- 7912, or fax (919) 733-0999. JACKSON (R) pause to compare notes about the way things used to be and the way they are now. Mrs. Barnes (retired Greenville City employee) knew about the way they were; sister Jackson (present city employee) knows about the way they are now. The general opinion: “You've come a long way, Baby!!!” \ Staff Photo by Jim Rouse ' a8 310 Evans $t. Mall, Greenville, NC 27835 ze ~~" 919-757-0865) Fax: 919-757-1793 ag WTOW P.O. 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It was Dr. CE MAYE ~ Woodson’s hope that through this special observance, all Americans would accept, appreciate and un- derstand their ethnic roots, and that a togetherness of all racial groups would develop out of a mutual respect for backgrounds. Dr. Woodson, the “Father of Black History”, wisely chose the month of February to observe the contributions of African-Ameri- cans, which contains the birth- days of Frederick Douglass, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. However, any time of the year is appropriate to reflect with pride on the accomplishments of our forebearers and heighten a sense of profound hope for al fu- ture of continued progress and distinction. Beatrice Maye SCHEDULE African - American History Month Activities FEBRUARY 1 Mrs Ella Harris, WOOW Ra- dio - 7 P.M., Beatrice Maye, host Interesting facts Historians believe the Maltese was the world’s first lap dog, de- veloped more than 2,000 years ago. The game of mahjongg was first playedin China around 2,500 years ago. } Office of the Mayor City of Greenville increasing number of Americans of all ethnic present, despite hardships which slavery itself; and including education, every profession; and science, medicine, develop; and challenge of our future. Greenville, North Carolina, February, 1996, as AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH This the 29th day of January, 1996. “Proclamation WHEREAS, for many years, February has been observed by an backgrounds as African-American History Month; and WHEREAS, Black Americans have contributed immeasurably to the success of our nation from the days of early colonization to the included disenfranchisement; laws which prevented them from owning land, and WHEREAS, Black Americans have excelled in every facet of life, the arts, WHEREAS, the great state of North Carolina and the City of Greenville appropriately boast a rich and progressive history which includes numerous significant contributions made by Black citizens who clearly had in mind and demonstrated the laudable purpose of making our city a better place in which each person can live and WHEREAS, it is recognized that there is a need for each of us to know and understand our past in order to better prepare for the NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nancy M. Jenkins, Mayor of the City of do hereby proclaim the month of in Greenville and commend this observance to our citizens. and sociological bigotry, politics, and _ $Public Forum, DuBois Center, Dr. Andrew A. Best, 7 PM. 4 Minority Voices, Channel 7, 11 A.M., Mrs. Brenda Teel 11 Minority Voices, Channel 7, 11 A.M. Mrs. Ella Harris and Mrs. Rebecca Oats 18 Ms. Laura Morris, WOOW Radio, Gospel Music, 1:30 P.M. 18 Public Recognition Program, Mt. Calvary FWB Church, After- noon 23“Carolina Today”, Channel 9, - Panel Discussion: Brenda Teel, Bernita Demery, Pat Alexander, and Beatrice Maye 29 “Carolina Today’, Beatrice Maye; Host, John Moore 25 Public Service Program - Wells Chapel, 4 P.M- - Sponsoring Group, Greenville Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Note: Throughout the month of February, personalities will be seen on Channel 9. Keep your dial ‘tuned on Channel 9. (These are activities or programs that I'm aware of.) Sheppard and Carver Libraries have the 1996 African American Kit available. 1996 Theme: “African - Ameri- can Women: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”. Also, the Ecumenical Choir will minister in music at Sycamore Hill Baptist Church, Sunday, Febru- ary 11 at 4 P.M. LOCAL AFRICAN - AMERICAN WOMEN February is African - American History Month. The 70th Anniversary’s theme is “African - American Women: Yesterday, To- day, and Tomorrow’. Listed below are some women locally. Not by any means are these any more important than others. 1. Barbara Fenner, Executive Director, West Greenville Devel- opment Cooperation 2. Patricia Alexander, Supervi- sor, Department of Health Infor- mation Management and Services, Pitt Memorial Hospital 3. Margie Gatlin, Owner/Opera- tor, Flowers by Margie 4. Gail Dickerson, Administra- tive Assistant, East Carolina Uni- versity 5. Ella Harris, Assistant Princi- pal, J. H. Rose High School 6. Carolyn Ferebee, Principal, C. M. Eppes Middle School 7. Rebecca Oats, Principal, Ayden Middle School &. Carolyn Gorham, Principal, Falkland Elementary School 9. Mavis G. Williams, Commu- nity Based-Alternative Consultant 10. Cynthia Doctor, Social Worker at the Malene Irons Clinic 11. Patricia Clark, Assistant Principal, Ayden Primary School 12. Gloria Dixon, Newly elected member of Ayden Town Council 13. Brenda Jones, Associate Su- perintendent, Pitt County Schools 14. Addie R. Gore, Retired Home Extension Agent, Pitt County 15. Cheryl Summers, Pitt County Home Extension Agent 16. Lucille Gorham, First Mi- nority, Greenville City Board of Education 17. Annette Goldring, Person- nel Director, TRW 18. Karen Ellis, Integrated Op- eration Manager, Experimental Textile 19. Margie Payton Smith, Out- reach Director, Pitt County Coun- cil on Aging 20. Amina J. Shahid-El, Execu- tive Assistant, Lawrence Behr Associates, Member, Pitt County School Board. 21. Valerie Thomas, Executive Director, New Directions 22. Angeline People, Revenue Supervisor, City of Greenville 23. Bernita Demery, Director of Finance, City of Greenville 24. Evelyn Cohens, Community Relations Officer 25. Shirley Carraway, Principal, J. H. Rose High School FIVE RESOLUTIONS EVERY BLACK MAN SHOULD MAKE BY: Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League 1. Do your Best To Develop Your- self and your Family. 2. Be a resource to the commu- nity in which you live. This means to mentor youth, support local pro- grams, attend church and vote. 3. Respect your fellow human beings and their rights to pursue happiness as you would have them to respect your right to do the same. 4. Workin partnership with your mate to produce healthy, well-edu- cated, computer literate, and mor- ally responsible children who are able to be self-sufficient in a multicultural society. 5. Remember, our children equal our destiny. Accordingly, Black Men should do all within their powers to turn a better world over to our children when it is their turn to lead. Sent to me by my son, John Maye, Jr. QUOTES: 1. Be grateful for the weather, no matter how bad it is. Half the population could not start a con- versation without it. 2. I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that Ican do. Edward Everett Hale 3. Little deeds of kindness, little words of love, help to make the earth happy, like the heaven above. John A. Fletcher Carney 4. The only medicine for suffer- ing, crime andall the other woes of mankind, is wisdom. 5. One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea. 6. Success depends on three things: Who says it, what he says, how he says it; and of these three things, what he says is the least important. 7. Never say more than is neces- sary. 8. A useless life is an early death. Von Goethe 9. Punctuality is the politeness of kings. Louis VIII 10. Death is an eternal sleep. Joseph Fouche 11. Strongest minds are often those of whom the noisy world hears least. William Wordsworth f— (919)830-6644 \ Henry Hansley, Jr. Janitorial Service Stripping and Waxing ~ P.O. Box 8714 Greenville, NC 27834 3rd Annual inority Business Expo * Listen to the live broadcast on WOOW and WTOW or read about it in the M Voice Newspaper: also recorded for broadcast later on Minority Voices on WITN - TV 7. Fri., Feb. 9th, Sat., Feb. 10th & Sun., Feb. 11th Starting Daily at 9am at the Holiday Inn, Hwy. 11, Greenville, NC Booths available which include hotel & food. i Vendors are welcome to display their businesses. e Live entertainment ¢ Voter registration | e Health and education, economic development e Workshops on loans and housing , For information call 919-757-0365 ; about booth set up. iw _ Community and civic groups interested in adding a little greenery to their surroundings may get help with their green thumb, thanks to a Carolina Power & Light program called TreeSmart. The utility is seeking 40 groups to provided TreeSmart Powerline Packs—packages of tree seedlings—suitable for planting in any open area or Political Independence It’s Your Choice While Black people have always been in the minority in America, we have had political influence beyond our numbers. From the time of the Civil War, when the bitter battle to end slavery gave rise to the Republican Party, to the voting rights movement of the 1960's, which gave new life to the Democratic Party, African Americans have been a force in determining the power of political parties, and thus, the direction of the nation. Still, our relationship to both major parties has been conflicted. That’s why the great African American scholar W.E.B. DuBois once said, “May God write us down as asses if ever again we are found putting our trust in either the Re- publican or Democratic parties.” After the Black community had become a Democratic Party voting bloc, Malcolm X told us, “You put the Democrats first, and the Demo- crats put you last.” And that is why a theme of the Million Man March was the mobilization of an independent “third force.” In the 1 990’s, a new political opportunity is opening up for us. An independent political move- ment is growing and with it, the opportunity to further the goals of democracy and justice for Black people and for all Americans. When I ran for Presi- dent as an independent in 1988 and 1992, becoming the first Afri- can American and first woman in U.S. history to be on the presiden- tial ballot in every state, I hoped to inspire a young generation of in- dependent Black voters to create a new alternative for us. Sixty-two percent of all Ameri- cans say they want a new political party — an alternative to the Re- publicans and Democrats. Fifty- seven percent of all African Ameri- cans say they wouldsupporta third party. And the numbers are even higher for Black youth. In the last two years more Americans have registered as independents than as Democrats or Republicans. Now 37% are independents with only 31% Republicans and 31% Demo- crats. In response to the deep dissat- isfaction with job opportunities, education and government corrup- tion, independent political parties are springinginto existence across the country. While they have not yet been joined into a national party, they are part of an indepen- dent party movement represent- ing diverse communities. These new parties share an interest in more democracy and more politi- cal power for ordinary Americans. They oppose the current self-serv- ingsystem which keeps voters from having real choices. If you think that the time has come to open up the political process and make our government more accountable to the people, then you are an inde- pendent. You can register and join independent parties wherever you live. For information on how to register independent, call me at the Committee for a Unified Inde- pendent Party, 1-800-288-3201. This year we can make Black his- near utility lines. The program is aimed at civic groups, school groups and garden clubs inter- ested in beautification. “We're pleased to make avail- able some of the many beautiful trees that are native to the Caro- linas, said Phil Fleming, direc- tor of projects for CP&L’s Com- munity Relations Department. “These seedlings should prove quite popular among school or community groups that want to beautify their surroundings.” Developed in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Forest Services, each pack includes five varieties of low-growing flower- ing trees. Each box contains 50 CP&L offers trees to community and civic groups seedlings (10 trees of each vari- ety), which stand 12 to 18 inches tall. Species include dogwood, redbud, wax myrtle, spicebush and button bush. The trees, selected by CP&L’s regional foresters, support the _ company’s TreeSmart mission of planting “the right tree in the right place” and can even be planted near power lines with- out disrupting service. The seedlings are packed in plastic bags with material that holds water during shipping. Each package includes informa- tion on each tree and planting instructions. The package also includes “Trees for the Caroli- nas,” a CP&L-sponsored guide to trees that are best suited to the Carolinas and work wellnear | utility lines. The packs will be provided free - to the first 40 groups and will be shipped through April 1. For more information on the TreeSmart Powerline Packs, cus- tomers should call their | CP&L office. Please Drive Carefully In Recognition Of BLACK HISTORY MONTH SAVE*ASLOT capture these bright smiles. BROTHER WILLIAM GRAY (L)and brother William Taylor (r) paused on the mall just long enough for our camera to i, Staff photo by Jim Rouse tory, instead of just reading about Behind every successful business-is a determined person with a positive mental attitude. That's a natural law we're sure you understand because you're still in husiness. 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BAG | 69° SPARKLIN' BLEACH 1 Gallon 69° (AX Giuboaney cE cpiram 2S Pym ct ¢ m SAVE*A-LOT. ‘FOOD STORES © {2400 South’ Memorial Dgive, Greenville, NC ‘of 919-321-0200. we Modrs: Montiay-Gaturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 10am-7pm _ We Accept Food Stamps zr Since colonial days, the tomato _shas been a common plant in the 4, United States. Today it’s the fourth .smost popular vegetable in the United States, topped only by po- tatoes, lettuce and onions. Its lus- .-cious flavor has become an essen- ; tial ingredient in so many national rand international dishes . *. During this time of the year I enjoy tomatoes everyday. Fresh garden tomatoes probably tie as ‘my favorite summer vegetable vralong with sweet corn and fresh ‘table cucumbers. I love them sliced ‘\with a little salt over them, on a sandwich, in asalad, and prepared in my mothers tomato pudding. Regardless whether you are get- ting your tomatoes from your own garden or the local market, there are some dos and don’ts on how to handle the tomatoes once you get them in the house. First, don’t put underripe tomatoes in the refrig- erator. The cold stops the ripening process andchanges (for the worst) that wonderful tomato flavor. Second, do not set the tomato on its stem end. The stem end of a tomato is where it is separated from the vine. The bumps around the stem end are the shoulders of the tomato and they’re the tenderest part. When ever you place tomatoes on the counter to ripen, make sure they're stem end P-VOICE - WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-16, 1996 fomato is the fourth most popular vegetable up. Ifyouleave them on their shoul- ders for a few days even their own weight is enough to bruise them. Once bruised, spoilage will shortly follow. One medium-sized tomato con- tributes 40% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. It supplies 20% of the requirement for vitamin A, some of which is in the form of beta-carotene which is associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers. Tomatoes are a good source of potassium, and also contain some B vitamins, iron and phosphorous. A single tomato is a moderately rich source of fiber with about the same amount as one slice of whole wheat bread. At the same time, tomatoes are low in calories: only 35 in a medium to- mato. They’re low in sodium, and like all produce, contain no choles- terol. BAKED TOMATOES 4 large tomatoes 1/4 cup cheese salt and pepper bread crumbs 1 tsp. basil Cut tomato in half. Sprinkle salt and pepper over them and put basil over this. Add cheese and put bread crumbs on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. SCALLOPED TOMATOES 1 quart tomatoes 1 tsp. Basil 1/4 cup brown sugar herb stuffing mix I tsp. cumin Empty tomatoes into 2-quart casserole; stir in brown sugar, cumin and basil. Add enough herb stuffing to thicken (amount will vary according to liquid in toma- toes). Sprinkle additional herb stuffing over top, cover and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. 6 servings. TOMATOES WITH BASIL 1 tablespoon oil 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Pinch of sugar 1 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt In small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes to blend flavors. In glass baking dish, arrange a single layer of toma- toes. Brush with half of the dress- .- We honor cas cael BLACK HISTORY ; Rg a“ ba ‘ oe, 4 Dis ger) . ‘ "ee * oe, “eo , the contributions of our nation’s a African-Americans “# OF Mary = Mcleod Bethune 1875 - 1985 ~ J DONE aR IRR ENE cm ah pee Neer RRR RE ma casi 2 cena RRR aH a IN RECOGNITION | ‘ { st tht takin eb nteahiote ing; sprinkle with half of the green onions. Repeat. Cover andchill for 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve slightly chilled. NOTE: If using fresh basil, use three times the amount of dried. Chop or mince fresh herbs. HERBED TOMATOES 6 large ripe tomatoes 1/4 cup fresh or frozen chives 1 tap. salt 2/3 cup salad oil 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup finely snipped parsley Peel tomatoes, cut crosswise in half. Place in deep bowl, sprin- kling each layer with seasonings and herbs. Combine oil and vin- egar and pour over tomatoes. Cover, chill an hour or more, bast- ing often. Drain off dressing and arrange tomatoes on platter. Yield 12 servings. When the frost is on the pumpkin This is that time of year “When the Frost is On The Pumpkin’, and the last of the fall fruits and vegetables are gathered. With the cooler temperatures some of us get into the kitchen and try a new recipe. Some of us work very hard in our yards to gather the moun- tain of leaves that have fallen. Many of us enjoy decorating our yards and porches with pumpkins and dried corn to celebrate the harvest season. Pumpkins seem to have been around as early as 1800 B.C. Whether they were used for deco- ration or not I do not know; but I do know that they were used for food. The Indians boiled and baked pumpkin, made it into soup, and dried and ground it into meal. The meal was used similar to cornmeal today and was used to make pud- dings and breads. The Indians cut pumpkins into rings and hung them to dry so as to have them throughout the winter. It is said that the first pumpkin pies were prepared in New En- gland by cutting off a slice from the top of the pumpkin, taking out the seeds and filling the cavity with milk and spices. Maple syrup or some other natural sweetener was added and the whole pump- kin was baked. As you shop for your fall pump- kins remember that there are a wide variety of sizes and kinds of pumpkins. One of the most impor- tant things to know is whether you are going to use the pumpkin for cooking or decoration. Pumpkins for cooking are generally smaller in size, meatier, squattier, palerin color, heavier in weight for their size, and sweeter than decorative pumpkins. They are less watery and stringy ( allowing for rich, thick pumpkin consistency in a recipe). Decorating Pumpkins are usu- ally larger than cooking pump- kins, brighter in color, have thin-. ner walls (for easier carving ), and are sometimes referred to as cow pumpkins (because they are fed to the cows). One way to prepare a fresh pumpkin is to wash it well, andcut it in half crosswise. Place the cut pumpkin halves, cut-side down, ona 15x 10x 1 inchjellyroll pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 min- utes or until fork tender; cool 10 minutes. Peel the pumpkin shell and discard the seeds and stringy part. Puree the pulp in a food pro- cessor, or mash thoroughly. You're now ready to add your cooked pumpkin to a recipe. For some tasty recipes try one of these South- ern Favorites. PUMPKIN CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 Cups sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. soda 2/3 Cup water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups fresh cooked pumpkin 1 tsp. allspice 1 cup pecans 1 tsp. cinnamon Combine flour, sugar, soda, salt, and spices. Add remaining ingre- dients, mixing well. Spoon batter into a well-greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done. Yield: one 10-inch cake. ICING 1(30z.) Package of cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. Butter 1 tsp. Grated lemon rind 2 1/2 Cups sifted confectioners sugar pinch of salt 1 tbsp. Milk Stirallingredients with a spoon. Spreadon topofcake. Maysprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired. COCO-NUTTY PUMPKIN BREAD 4 beaten eggs 2 (3 1/2 oz.) coconut cream in- stant pudding 2 cups sugar 1 tsp. allspice 1 1/2 cups oil 1 tsp. ginger 3 cups flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. Baking powder 2 cups pumpkin 2 tsp. Soda 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp. Salt In bowl blend eggs, sugar, oil. Combine the remaining ingredi- ents (except pumpkin and nuts) and add to bowl alternating with pumpkin. Stir in the nuts. Grease and flour 3 (5x7) loaf pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. In Recognition Of BLACK HISTORY MONTH R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Respect. That word became very important to black people in the 1960s. Aretha Franklin, the singer who sang about it, earned the respect of everyone who heard her. Beautiful black voices were always part of Aretha’s life. Her father was a well-known preacher. Famous black singers like Dinah Washington, Mahalia Jackson, and B.B. King often visited her home. Music was important to Aretha’s family, and it would be a very important part of Aretha’s life, too. When Aretha was 12, she made her first record. By the time she graduated from high school, she knew that she wanted to be a pro- fessional singer. At first, she sang only gospel songs. But later she began to sing popular music. Soon, everyone was singing her songs and everyone knew who she was. In 1967, she recorded a number of chart-topping songs. Aretha Franklin became known as the *'Queen of Soul.’’ Ever since then, she has been one of the best known singers in the United States. “Chain of Fools'’ and ‘‘Never Loved a Man” are just two of Aretha's popular songs. ae MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC. FRANKLIN, ARE THA birthplace — Detroit, MI 66 Wy “ 9 Qucen of Soul 1942 - 5200 Greenville Boulevard N.E. Greenville, North Carolina 27834 Tel: (919) 931-5100 Fax: (919) 752-1162, Obituaries ELIJAH HADDOCK Mr. Elijah Haddock, Route 2, Grifton, died Tuesday, January 23, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Little Creek FWB Church with Elder Tyrone Turnage, Pastor officiating. Inter- ment followed in Shady Grove Cemetery, Snow Hill. Mr. Haddock was a 1953 gradu- ate of A&T State University, Greensboro. He served two years in the US Army. He received his diploma in religious education from the Goldsboro Disciple Insti- tute in 1989. Mr. Haddock retired from the US Dept. of Agriculture and Lenoir County Community College and was a member of the prudent lodge #23 of Hookerton. Survivors include: his wife, Oble Jean Suggs Haddock of the home; three sons, James T. Murphy, Mocksville, Elijah J. Haddock, Cary and Christopher L. Haddock ofthe home; one daughter, Cynthia H. Shepard, Matthews; two sis- ters, Ida Bell Moye, Hookerton and Nina Lee Turner, Baltimore, MD; five grandchildren, other relatives and friends. REBIE D. HINES Mrs. Rebie Darden Hines, 85, of Ayden, died Monday, Januayr 8, at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Phillipi Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church with Bishop Randy Royal officiat- ing. Interment followed in Ayden Cemetery. Mrs. Hines was born and raised in Pitt County and was a member of Phillipi Church of Christ Dis- ciples of Christ Church. Survivors include: three sons, Willie Lee Hines of the home, Carmon Hines, Greenville, and Charlie B. Hines, Kinston; two daughters, Retha Mae Taylor, Winterville, and Beatrice Cannon, High Point; one brother, Charlie Darden Jr., Ayden, twenty-nine grandchildren, eighteen great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends. ROSA L. BROWN Mrs. Rosa Lee Brown, 84, of Grifton, died Sunday, January 17 at Lenoir County Memorial Hos- pital, Kinston. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Grifton Chapel Church of Christ with Rev. Edward Pollard officiating. Interment followed in Grifton Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born and raised in Pitt County. She was a member of the Mother’s board at Grifton Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include: one sone, Allen Brown, Newark, NJ; one sis- ter, Ina Hunter, Grifton and other relatives and friends. Letters To The Editor To My Family, friends, and all of my fans and anybody else this con- cerns I, Bruce Daniels, known as DJ Slim Goody, am suffering from a crime I did not commit. I will be glad when this nightmare is over. The crime] am accused of occurred at the Harris Teeter parking lot on 1400 Charles Blvd. at 2114 hours on December 18, 1995. This accusation has caused great distress and mental agony for my family and me. I can’t understand when a man who has an alibi such as his family witnessing for him, who knows he was with them at the time when the crime took place. My mother, who is a fine Christian woman, her word means nothing. It seems if you are a black male in this country your family’s word means nothing in the eyes of the law. This is not justice. I, as much as the victim want the person who committed this crime brought to justice. As it is he is still free! I am writing this not only for my peace of mind but also in hope that there might be someone out there that knows something about the crime. I hope with God in their heart, they will come forward with infor- mation to help me. Thank you from my heart! Bruce Daniels Dear Brother Jim Rouse, By the time my letter reaches you and your family, I hope it will find you all in the best of health. As for myself, I am suffering from a crime | did not committ. I am writting you because I am in need of your help. I would certainly appreciate your help also my family would thank you. With this letter I am sending you a copy of. I would like for you to print it in your ‘M’ Voice. If you would like to get more detail, please contact my mother, Mrs. Shirley D. Ruffin. Her # 757- 0538. If you would like to see her face to face she is located at 106A Howard Circle. Mr. Rouse, I have even wrote Rev. Roy asking for his help and I have had no response from his letter. May God bless him. My Brother, I have even wrote Mr. Benny Boy asking for his help. These people are talking about taking my life away once again for a crime that I did not committ. The only persons I have on my side is my family and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Please help me. Looking forward to hearing from you very soon. Yours truly, Mr. Bruce L. Daniels “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and conve- nience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, 1929-1968 Building a future in partnership with the community. oe ANHEUSER- BUSCH COMPAS Anheuser-Busch Companies. ti the parent cony 7 tn brewers of Bucweier®, Gud | ight ite Dry’ lee OD for ‘uch Micheloly*, Mi¢heloly Light! Michelob Clatse Dark Golden Dratt, Michelote Golden Drait Light rm Laght . Natural Pilsner Carlsberg’, Carlsbem® Light ten Permasion granted by the Estate of Martin Luther Michelab Ors Michelob ‘aia Dra Beers, Kir King fr, 1940 JEFFREY'S BEER & WINE NORTH GREENE STREET 758-1515 1995 marked one of the most productive years on record in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agronomic Division and 1996 should prove similar, state Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham said here Tuesday. Board of Agriculture members in 1995 named the division’s new state-of-the art building for long- time division, director Dr. Donald Eaddy, Graham told the Soil Sci- ence Society annual meeting. “He truly deserves this honor, “ Graham said. “He has been — and continues to be — an administra- tor dedicated to his profession and to the people he serves. “ The agronomic building helped Eaddy and his staff to set a record for soil sample tests, Graham said. Scientists tested 150,000 soil samples and a total of 292,800 soil, plant, tissue, waste, solution and nematode samples. ° Workers handled 18,500 more samples in 1995 than the previous year, he added. Graham told society members that a new computer system net- work — labeled the Laboratory Information Management System “We are excited by this dota. ment and look forward to taking even more steps as time, money and technology permit,” Graham said. In Recognition of BLACK HISTORY MONTH | os Cruise, Tilt Wheel. eel 5199 0. Equipment: V-6 Engine, Auto., Air, Powe Onl *990 Down Cash or Trade. 9.50% A PR! 1995 Progr 4 Door Sedan ee Auto., Air, Power Wind Sa rs ae 6-THE *M"-VOICE - WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-16, 1996 In Recognition Of BLACK HISTORY MONTH GIBSON, ALTHEA 1927 - birthplace — Silver, NC ‘‘She Kept Her Eye on the Ball’ Tennis is a very exciting game. But very few black people were recognized as great tennis players before Althea Gibson came along. : Many people believed that tennis wasn’t a game black people : could play well. But Althea thought differently. She knew anything was possible if she worked very hard. Althea grew up in New York City. There were very few tennis courts in her neighborhood, but Althea was determined to learn the game and become successful. She became the first black person to win major titles in tennis. In 1957 and 1958, she won championships at Wimbledon, England and at the U.S. Open in Forest Hills, New York. She also was ranked number one in the world among women players in 1957 and 1958. Althea Gibson became an international tennis star and an inspiration to others. bs Sie a ae £3 . 1, ee 3 e OK WV Lapiete __ Greenville, N.C. Plant | Procter&:Gamble In Recognition Of BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARKS, ROSA 1913 - birthplace — Tuskegee, AL ‘“Wother of the Movement’’ Rosa’s feet ached as she walked to the Cleveland Avenue bus stop. was 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama. People were rushing home iter a hard day of work. When the bus arrived, all seats were quickly taken. Some people had to stand. Black people could only sit in the back of the bus. The front section was reserved for whites. Although Rosa sat in the section reserved for black people, the bus driver ordered her and three other black people to give their seats to white people. Rosa refused and she was arrested. Rosa's refusal to give up her seat helped to start a movement against segregation. The leader of that movement was a young minister named Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Her actions that after- noon in Montgomery guaranteed her place in history. Rosa Parks often worked two jobs to help support her family. She always found time, however, to help make Montgomery a better city for her people. She was an active member of the local NAACP. Rosa Parks still fights to make America a better land. She is an’ administrative assistant to U. S. Representative John Conyers in Detroit, Michigan. Bieit|(oy:-aue)-2— Major statewide issues For the North Carolina Coop- erative Extension Service, the com- ing of a new year brings with.it a resolution reaffirming the organization’s commitment to helping the state’s youths, fami- lies, communities and businesses solve some of their most pressing problems. That resolution takes the form a new four-year program plan, Foun- dations for the Future, inaugu- rated on January 1. The plan will guide the Extension Service’s work through the end of 1999. The Extension Serviceis an edu- cational agency supported by county, state and federal funding. It is composed of specialists from North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University and county faculty members in Extension centers in every North Carolina county and on the Cherokee Reservation. Dr. Jon Ort, director of the state- wide organization and associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NCSU, an- nounced the plan at a November meeting of Extension Service fac- ulty members in Raleigh. “It is Extension’s responsibil- ity—our challenge— to become’ familiar enough with our clientele to help them anticipate their needs,” he said. “Our new long- range plan is built upon that chal- lenge.” Planning for Foundations for the Future began more than a year ago, when each county Extension staff surveyed its citizenry about their needs. More than 25,000 people statewide took part. Based on survey results, som d range task force grouped the needs into 20 programs initiatives, called State Major Programs. The initia- tives revolve around five focus ar- eas in which Extension has exper- tise: sustaining agriculture and forestry; protecting the environ- ment; maintaining viable commu- nities, developing responsible youth; and developing strong, healthy and safe families. Each program was developed by a team co-chaired by a state and county faculty member. The pro- grams are: Aging with Gusto; Ag- riculture and Natural Resources Policy; Agriculture and the Envi- ronment; Animal Production and Marketing Systems; Child Care; Community and Economic Devel- opment; and Crop Production and Marketing Systems. Also, Family and Consumer Eco- nomics; Family and Parent Edu- cation; Food and Forest Products Manufacturing; Food Safety and Quality; Health and Human Safety; Leadership and Volunteer Development; Marketing and Pro- duction of Alternative Agricultural Opportunities and Enterprises; Natural Resource Conservation and Management; Nutrition and Wellness; Residential and Com- munity Horticulture, Forestry and Pest Management; Residential and Community Water and Waste Management; Youth Development and Resilient Youth, Families and Communities. As the statewide plan was de- veloped, county Extension staffs also localized the plan by focusing on those programs that most di- rectly address the needs of the people in their counties. In Greene County, the Exten- sion Service will focus on Rural Revitalization .in a Global Economy, Sustainable Agricul- ture, Nutrition and Health and Families in Crisis according to Stan Dixon, the county’s Extension di- rector. 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