THE Eastern North Carolina's Minority Voice What You See Is What You Get, What You Read Is What You Know & Save 'VoIc EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981 WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5-13, 1996 met MEM BERS OF THE PITT COUNTY CHAPTER OF SCLC ... Pictured above are some of the members of the Pitt County Chapter of the SCLC at the 1996 National Convention which was held in Detroit, Michigan, during the week of August 12-16. This years convention theme: “Stop the killing, end the violence”, geared towards the youth, the future of tomorrow, to stop the killing and start embracing love and hope for all mankind. SCLC, North Carolina State Chapter holds convention Mr. Melvin McLawhorn, Pitt County Vice President and North Carolina State Chairman of the Southern Christian Leaderhsip Conference (SCLC) along with his family attended the National 1996 Convention and reports that during the week of August 12-16, 1996, the SCLC held its national convention in Detroit, Michigan with over 50 members attending from the Greenville chapter. This years convention theme: “Stop the Killing, End the Violence”, is an effort geared toward the youth, the future of tomorrow, to stop the killing and start embracing love and hope for all man kind. McLawhorn also reports that Mr. Bennie Roundtree, President of the Greenville chapter, and North Carolina State President, was appointed to serve on the National Board of Directors of Southern Christian Leadership Conference by the Rev. Dr. Jo- seph Lowery, National President of SCLC. Fuhrman to write a book, O.J. blasts Hollywood morals Using the term “O.J. Update,” at this point in time seems to- tally incredulous, but here we go again, Former Los Angeles police de- tective Mark Fuhrman has sur- faced and wants to join almost everyone else who was ever in- volved in the O.J. Simpson trial by writing a book of his own, his New York literary agent said Monday. Literary agent Lucianne Goldberg said a book outline and sample chapter by Fuhrman, whose account of finding abloody glove on Simpson’s estate was severely challenged during the trial, has been submitted to sev- eral publishers. Goldberg main- tained the book “will be sold to the highest bidder,” but declined to state an asking price. She also fi oN tind S “ A BLAST FRO declined to reveal details of what Fuhrman plans to say. However, New York Post me- dia columnist Maureen O’Brien reported that Fuhrman wants to apologize for making insulting remarks about Blacks and “blow the whistle” on screenwriter Laura Hart Mckinney, who tes- tified that he made racially dis- paraging remarks. O’Brien who claims she has seen a copy of the book proposal, said Fuhrman “will discuss his oft-rumored but never confirmed ‘relationship’ with Hart McKinney.” She said he referred to the now infamous tapes as “a combination of macho bravado, stupid pillow talk and character development for a fictional screenplay.” Simpson, as we well know, was = Sa Sy M THE ‘M’ VOICE NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES , .. Council Woman Mildred Council and most distinguished attorney from Miami, Florida, Mr. Willie Gray. found not guilty of murdering his wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman after the defense effectively cast doubt about Fuhrman’s reliability as a wit- ness. Since the trial, many key figures in the trial have written books, with several of them be- coming bestsellers. Panties over the gate Finally, an indignant O.J. Simpson took issue with today’s women, complaining, “do you know what it’s like having pant- ies with phone numbers on them thrown over your gate?” Whew! In the immortal words of Porky Pig, That’s all folks! By Abiola Sinclair Media Editor South Africa’s former president F.W. de Klerk, testifying at the 7 Truth Commission Monday, Au- gust 19, acknowledged apartheid crimes committed by the govern- ment under white-minority rule. And one of his generals acknowl- edged there had been “gross vio- lation of human rights.” Gen. Constand Viljoen, former chief of the apartheidera defense | force and now leader of the right- wing Freedom Front party, told Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Truth and Reconciliation Com- mission: “We certainly made a grave mistake (with Blacks)...so we take collective responsibility for the situation that developed.” Viljoen, saying he represented “ethnic Africaners” (whites) pressing for self determination within South Africa, said the re- fusal of the then-ruling National Party to address the demands of Blacks “invited” the African Na- tional Congress to take up arms and forge an alliance with Com- munists. “I will not attempt to rational- ize what is generally called gross violation of human rights....they were wrong,” he said. Viljoen’s presentation to the “Truth Commission” was thefirst of a series due to be made this week by political parties seeking to explain their actions during the apartheid years. De Klerk, current leader of the National Party, said in a televi- sion interview Monday, “I’m look- ing forward to the opportunity to make a submission to put what happened from our vantage point in the proper context. “Part of that will also be to accept overall responsibility for many things which went wrong.” The National Party imple- mented apartheid as an official national policy when it took of- fice in 1948. President Nelson Mandela set up the Truth Commission to at- tempt to heal the wounds of apartheid by exposing the dirty tricks and suffering during the struggle between liberation movements and the white-mi- nority government. But many see the Truth and Reconcilliation Commission as merely a vanity display with no teeth nor desire to right govern- ment inspired wrongs including the murder of Steven Biko. Biko’s widow feels too many apartheid monsters are getting off. Viljoen was accompanied Mon- De Klerk, others testify at the Truth Commission day by Gen. Tienie Groenwald, a former military intelligence chief, who was acquitted earlier this year on murder charges aris- ing from the 1987 massacre of 13 Blacks in the Kwazulu-Natal hamlet of KwaMakutha. Former Defense Minister Magnus Malan is still on trial on the same charges. The state al- leges the defense force helped members of the Inkatha Free- dom Party to carry out the at- tack, purportedly on supporters of the ANC. Viljoen told the commission he could not be completely frank because of fears that he might incriminate himself or his sup- porters. He cited the case of former security policeman Dirk Coetzee who was charged with murder this month after he voluntarily lifted the lid on the killing of Black activists by a police hit squad. The Truth Commission, which has powers to recommend am- nesty for perpetrators of human rights abuses who confess, has said that in view of the charges against Coetzee it will expedite consideration of his application for indemnity from prosecution. WSSU professor writes history of high school Dr. Lenwood G. Davis, Profes- sor of History at Winston-Salem State University recently pub- lished A History of Beaufort/ Queen Street High School. Dr. Davis, agraduate of Queen Street HIgh School, stated “This book is more than a history of a high school, it is also a model of howa high school history should be written. Therefore, anyone in- terested in writing a high school history may want to read this book.” This book not only discusses the history of the school, but also the early education of Blacks in Beaufort: 1863-1926. A special chapter is devoted to the build- ing of Beaufort High School: 1926-1927. There are also chap- ter on both the Black and White communities support for the school. The history professor pointed out the school received support not only from the Black community, but the White com- munity as well. Dr. Davis men- tioned the following White indi- viduals and businesses that sup- ported the school over the years: Joseph House, F.R. Bell, Guthrie Jones, J.H. Dill, C.D. Jones, J.O. Baxter, Jr., Will Arrington, G.W. Duncan, Wiley Taylor, G.W. Hundley, Claude Wheatley, Adair Funeral Home, Beaufort Hardware Co., Carteret County News Times, Paul MotorCo., City Applicance Co., Beaufort Depart- ment Store, Beaufort Florist and Potter’s Sinclair. Several appendices are in this work. Some include “Significant Events in the History of Beau- fort/Queen Street High School,” “Faculty and Principals of Beau- fort/Queen Street High School,” and “Graduates of Beaufort/ Queen Street High School Who Attended or Graduated from College of Professional School.” This 217 page book is the first and only written history of Beau- fort/Queen Street High School and is one of only a few written histories of high school in the United States. The author of this book has written twenty other books. His latest and most popu- lar book is A Travel Guide to Black Historical Sites and Land- marks in North Carolina. Anyone interested in purchas- ing A History of Beaufort/Queen Street High School can order it directly from Dr. Davis at P.O. Box 13035 (WSSU), Winston- Salem, NC 27110 for $14.95 plus $2.50 for postage. President Clinton was right for signing welfare bill By FRANK PAUL JONES Like they say, you give them a inch and they take a mile. I say this because I confronted you with an issue that will af- fect a lot of Black people. Take the government practice of housing discrimination, for ex- ample. I guess you feel felons don’t deserve fair housing or affordable housing. Because af- ter we get out of prison, those great jobs are waiting for us so we can just go buy a house. No, I don’t think so. Just what is the percent of Black males who have been in prison, are in prison, or under some type of court supervision? So now we are faced with a welfare reform bill that’s going to affect poor women, children, and immigrants (legal and ille- gal) for the most part. So how do we address the issue, by cry- ing over spilled milk? Presi- dent Clinton said he was going sign the bill, so what’s the is- sue? As you said, this is a GOP- sponsored welfare reform bill and President Clinton promised to change welfare as we know it, so this puts him in a hell ofa position. Yes, he will win more votes then he will lose by sign- ing this bill. The worst thing we can do is divide our vote or leadership over this issue; we need to use vision to figure out a way to make this work. We need to come together on Election Day even more so now and vote in not only a Democratic president, but also a Democratic House and Senate if possible so we can pass legislation not included in this bill that will make this truly welfare reform. You say, “Billy, we hardly knew ya” ,.. now! I say he is not the one who changed. It’s us, because of our lack of vision and faith and our burden of fear. Sometimes you got to walk by faith and not by’sight and hope for the best. Half the people are crying over welfare reform. I wrote concerning housing discrimina- tidn against felons and they ignored me. But two or three years from now, the same people will be begging the same felons to feed and take care of those women and children in those projects, the same projects we are not welcome to live in. These same Black leaders, on the other hand, are crying out for immigrants, poor whites and Latinos. When I was a little kid (I’m 37 years old), it was our position to fight the Jewish battles, vote them into office, and now we can’t get along well enough to eat at the same table. Now every black leader is anti-Semitic. If anybody is anti-Semitic, it’s the so-called Jews, but that’s another story. When are we going ever learn to fight our own battles and let others fight theirs? There are some people who give less than a damn about us. We are just a permanent group of underclass people for them to use to pass by. Those Latinos don’t give a damn about us, and I’m not a gambler, but I’m willing to bet that it’s poor ignorant whites burning down the churches. So why are we fighting their battles? I say we have been in America too long and now we are adopting the white man’s ways of sticking our noses in other people’s business. While we fight their battles they stab us in the back. To tell you the truth, I faxed President Clinton and told him I think he should sign the bill. If it doesn’t work out, we can al- ways go back to the drawing board, provided he is re-elected, which is why he must sign the bill. In any case, for too long, too many Black women chose wel- fare, over a Black man, with the attitude: “I can do bad by myself.” Well, that’s no longer the fact. I believe it takes two to make a child and it should take two to raise one. I think welfare reform will bring the Black family closer in hard times. Black women won't be so fast to put brothers out on the streets, because they are going to need them to help pay the rent or, as sad as it may sound, to babysit! were PEPPER P OFFEROR HOT Oe ew ‘ge ee |. ee o rh ’ sul aais a ’ @ + Le Has = see = a Gest ] re Snowbirds will highlight the an- nual community day at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro., Wednesday, October 2. This will be the first appearance of the Snowbirds at Seymour Johnson. The theme for this year’s event is “Expanding Horizons in Educa- tion-A Day at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.” Base officials are making the open house an opportunity for young people to learn about Seymour Johnson and its mission and the many aviation careers in the Air Force. On the agenda for the day are ¥ i ? WEEK SEPTEMBER 18 La " n Snowbirds to be at Johnson on October 2nd aircraft and equipment displays, military working dog, remote con- trolled aircraft and bomb loading demonstrations, drill team perfor- mances, and many career exhib- its. The Snowbirds will perform at 1 p.m. to allow students to see the show and return to school in time Local group to celebrate “Ballroom Dance Week” You are invited to four hours of real ballroom dancing, including a one-hour dance lesson as the Greenville area celebrates Ball- (C7=) ae (0) 0] ame ||| ae (0) [ox Name AE. GN CN 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 City State Zip The ‘m’ Voice to catch their bus home. All three base gates will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is free. Food and bever- ages will be available for purchase in the show area. More information (919) 736- 6352. room Dance Week, September 20- 29. Membership open to singles as well as couples-beginners are wel- come and will be helped get started. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dance Les- son; 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Gen- eral Dancing. The program will include line dances and mixers, Saturday, September 21, at the Willis Building, East Carolina PICTURED ABOVEIS LONG TIME RESIDENT OF PITT COUNTY... Mrs.J ones along with two of her children, son, Mr. “Pop” Jones and daughter—Anne, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were attending church services at Cornerstone MB Church. University, corner of Reade Circle and 1st Street, Greenville. Light refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Greenville Area Chapter, Beatrice Maye United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USABDA). $5-members and $8-non-members. For more information, contact Samuel L. “Le” Church at 758- 2811. 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Mler September 40, 1996, standard tariff rittes apply 00005394 ae we co ) 4 E-Enlist Your Teachers F-Fathers Are Important Too G-Goals Are A Good Start H-Head the objects of PTA I-Interest new people J-Join your council K-Keep accurate records L-Learn by doing M-Membershipisa year-round job N-Notice new families O-Organize to be effective P-Publicize your goals Q-Question lost members R-Reward your students S-Sell on the values of PTA T-Telephone non-members U-Use your school newspaper V-Value your room mothers W-Win support for PTA X-X-ray your plans of work Y-Youth are important Z-Zip in your membership to the state Reprinted from Florida PTA Bulletin The Ten Commandments for Human Relations Speak to People There’s nothing so nice as a cheerful word of greeting. Smile to People It takes 79 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile. Call People The sweetest music to anyone’s ear is the sound of his own name. Be Friendly If you would have a friend be a friend. Be Cordial Speak and act as if everythin you do is a genuine please. Be Genuinely Interested in people. You can like almost ev- eryone if you try. Be Generous With Praise and cautious with criticism. Be Considerate with the feel- ings of others. There are three sides to a controversy; you, the other fellow’s, and the correct side. Be Alert to give service. What counts most in life is what we do for others. Add A Sense of Humor a big dose of patience, a dah of humil- ity and you will be rewarded many-fold. REAL ESTATE OWNERS Do you have equity in real estate? Need Money? Credit Problems? Call FMC Mortgage Funding Corp. 321-3863 Toll Free 888-846-3863 "Number | in Service in North Carolina” In the District Court To: Derwin Binwicks Staton sought. This the 2nd day of August, 1996. Sarella Kilpatrick Staton, Plaintiff A-27 Glendale Drive Greenville, NC 27834 919-756-3869 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PITT COUNTY TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitied action. The nature of the relief being sought is a Divorce You are required to make defense to this pleading not later than September 20th, 1996, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief xr xX \ pre-owned vehicle announces the opening of ALLSTAR MOTORS. Patrick would like to of his past customers and welcomes thank all all to his new store. 1 A | af of of ys Come and see Patrick! a, a KA A 6 ALLSTAR MOTORS 353-4313 Patrick Mills, who has several years experience in sales, | Patrick Mills An Open Letter to the Black Citizens of Pitt County and Surrounding Areas: On October 16, 1996, in Greenville, NC, the Local Orga- nizing Committee (LOC) of the Million Man March of Pitt County will be hosting this area’s World Day of Atonement. Some will call this day the Million Man March (Part 2), however, this day will be different in format from the Mil- lion Man March, but having the same goal of reconciliation and atonement. Last year, we were asked to forsake the comfort of our homes and families and to travel to Washington, DC. We answered that call andit was a beautiful day of peace and enlightenment. Over one million black men showed up. It was a day of unity unmatched in history. Today, that unity is all but evaporated. This was predicted by all the naysayers of the Million Man March, but it took much longer than they expected. Factis, however, it has happened. Only a small core of men remains of that great mass who went to or sup- ported the goals of the Million Man March. This year, the LOC is ask- ing for all the brothers and the sisters to come out in unity to once again pledge to help our commu- nity become a better place for us all. This letter will attempt to make everyone understand why this day is necessary and why your partici- pation is critical. First of all let me say that I am a Chnistian, in fact, lama fervent Chnistian. I believe, however, that we must stand with our black Islamic brothers in our support of black people. Their God is our God, but my Lord and Savior is Jesus Christ. No one can change that. I don’t follow Louis Farrakhan, I follow Jesus Christ. I do support the work that Louis Farrakhan has done for black people. He helped to show white America that black people do have integrity and love for each other. He brought a million brothers to- gether in our place and there was no riot, no murder, no robbery, no drugs, and no hatred. Amongst the million brothers walked white people, tourists, andeven moonies, but no one was touched. If any other black man could do that I would support him too, but I follow Jesus Christ. My Muslim brothers do not make me question my reli- gious resolve, therefore, I can work with them for the upliftment of black people. The question to you is whether or not, you are willing to help your own people. Yes, there’s work to do right here in our surrounding areas and we are ob- ligated, no, we are required by Almighty God, Himself to be the ones to do it. Minister Farrakhan has asked that we keep this day as our Day of Atonement, and I agree. We must not desert our brother is this very important junction in our history. In his own words, “Our focus, how- ever, will be in New York City at the United Nations to call the na- tions of the earth to Divine Order, Atonement, Reconciliation, Re- sponsibility and Divine Unity. We also feel that October 16, 1996 should be observed as a Day of Absence and preparation in this political year to let America and her political parties know that we are not pleased with her direction; with Welfare Reform; Affirmative Action; the Education System, the Crime Bill, the desecration and burning of religious institutions and the overall injustice of op- pressed people. The question is, who can be against that? Some folks accuse us of ignoring Farrakhans faults but I don’t ig- nore them, I weigh them in the balance. Remember, folks hated Muhammad Ali, folks hated Malcolm X, folks even hated Mar- tin Luther King, now they love them. How .will they feel about Farrakhan 10 years from now? I will not wait to find out, I will support his goals for black people now. We are asked this year to show our support in our own com- munity. The question is will you stand up in support of black peoples, or will fear keep you at work or at home. Think about it. More information on October 16th will be forthcomjng. Radiogram The Bible Broadcasting Net- work (BBN) signed on a new translator covering Greenville. It can be heard at 105.3 on the FM band 24 hours a day. BBN owns and operates 27 radio sta- tions and over 50 translators. We can be heard through out most of North Carolina with sta- tions in Charlotte, High Point, and Henderson covering Raleigh/ Durham. BBN has been on the air for 25 years sharing quality Christian programs and music. We air many national programs such as Focus on The Family, with Dr. James Dobson, Turning Point, with Dr. David Jeremiah, Back to the Bible with Woodroll Kroll and Grace to you with Dr. John MaCarthur, Christian Financial Concepts with Larry Burkettjust to name a few. Weare best known for our con- servative Christian music. We share our unique library of over 10,000 selections. Through the month of December we shar 31 days of Christian Christmas mu- sic. For the children we have each day the Captain’s Club at 4:05 p.m., Oddessy, from Focus on the Family, at 7:30 p.m. and our Saturday morning is filled with the best of children’s program- ming. Lowell Davey, president and founder of BBN assures the listerners that our programming is for the whole family and you will not have to turn it off be- cause of what you hear. We are pleased to be on the air here in Greenville and believe it will be areal asset tothe families of this area. We would only ask that you give us a 30 day free trial. Willa M Godley Director Wes & Billie's Afterschool 2311 S Memorial Dr Greenville, North Carolina 27834 We Put The Care In Child Care 756-5093 Want A “Fare Deal?” Carolina Trailways has a 25% fare discount for all “college students traveling via CarolinaTrailways onaveekends and holiday break times Contact your Greenville agent at: The Corner of 5th & Greene Sts. 752-3483 Valid |.D. required at time of purchase THE SHOE OUTLET Name Brand Shoes At Budget Prices "LARGE SELECTION STACY-ADAMS" Budget Priced At $19.00-$39.00 \ We also have Bostonian, Rockport and Timberland $19.00 - $49.00 Large selection of men's, leather, name brands Ladies Nursemates, Hush Puppies, Softspot, Easy Spirit and many others. All priced at $19.00 Many large sizes and wide widths These are all leather shoes. Lay-a-way available ¢ we & "ets = : ax. ee : i Riga es oe + Men 1ST CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MEETS IN GREENVILLE .. . They have changed their name to the Ist district civic organization which consists of 21 counties in the Ist congressional district, where in attendance at York Memorial AME Church. Pictured in bottom photo is Ms. Nellie Fennell-Roanoke Chowan Community College and Ms. Ernestine C. Hannon-Town Councilwoman for the town of Roper. Who were also in attendance at the 1st congressional district meeting. [ Rountree & Associates Funeral Home 712 Dickinson Avenue * Downtown Greenville, NC (919) 757-2067 “When only memones remain, let them be beautiful ones” At The Rountree & Associates Funeral Home Everyone Is Offered A Service Regardless Of Their Financial Circumstance. Our Aim Is To Do All In Our Power To Lighten The Burden Which Is Yours By Offering The Finest Service At An Affordable Price. Offering 24 Hr. Service “i } Pre-Need Plan Available oy Terence E. Rountree Insurance For Ages 0-90 Rev. Blake Phillips Owner and Funeral Cremation Services Available Owmer and Public Director Relations Invitation to bid Sealed proposals will be received by the Housing Authority 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 onThursday, September 96, 1996, and immediately thereafter opened and read in presence of attending bidders for the furnishing of all labor, 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 bidders who are qualified and who will make a bid will, upon deposit of the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) with the Architect, receive one set of documents. The full deposit will be refunded to those qualified prime bidders who submit a bona fide prime proposal, providing bidding documents are returned in good condition to the Architect within five (5) days after receipt of bids. The Work consists of reroofing approximately 9500 SF with EPDM single-ply mem- brane, tapered insulation and associated sheet metal work. 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; or inlieu thereof, a Bidder may offerabid bond of 5% ofthe 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. Next month, First Citizens Bank plans to move the accounts we currently serve at our downtown Greenville branch located at 301 Evans Street Mall to our newly constructed office at the corner of Third and Greene Streets in Greenville. We expect to complete the move of your accounts to the new branch on or after September 16, 1996. Our decision to move the down- town Greenville office comes after careful thought and consideration. The new branch is only a short distance away from the current branch, and offers better parking, lobby and drive-through facilities. In addition, the new office has an ATM for your convenience. Even though all the accounts at the downtown Greenville office will move a short distance to our new branch, you will still be able to conduct your banking business at any of the more than -300 First ANNOUNCEMENT The Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program is looking for advocates for abused, neglected and dependentchildren. Volunteers are trained, then appointed with an attorney to represent the child’s best interest in juvenile court hearings. The program works with other agencies in locat- ing and developing resources that would benefit the child and his family. Volunteers can assist by speaking out for children’s rights to grow up ina safe and caring environment. For more information, contact Catherine Darby, Guardian ad Litem District Administrator, P.O. Box 1391, Greenville, NC 27835 or call (919) 830-6217. Training classes for new volunteers will begin September 26. The Children's Learning Tree Child Care Center (919)752-6593 1902 Chestnut Street Greenville, NC 27834 “We Put The Care In Child Care” SS MO's BARBER SHOP ¢ Lillie Reid Ernestine Morris Administrative Director Director = %, 3 “ %. “x % is "6, % p *, “ . . ° % % . © . ° a an ag Citizens branches in North Caro- lina and Virginia. If you have a safe deposit box at the downtown Greenville location, — you have the option of either mov- ing its contents yourself to an- | other First Citizens location by September 9, or allowing us to move the box to the new office for you. Should you choose the latter, rest assured we will exercise every caution to maintain the security of your belongings. No individual boxes will be opened during this process. Rather, all the boxes will be moved as a single unit. We hope you'll share our excite- ment about moving into our new facility. If you have any questions about your accounts, please con- tact me at (919) 321-6496. As al- ways, thank you for choosing to bank with First Citizens. a a Sincerely, Rick Holland Area Vice President Tar Heels choose Army College Fund to offset education costs More and more young people are choosing the Army to help offset the rising costs of going to college, the head of recruiting in North Carolina said recently. Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth L. Eubanks, commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Raleigh, said that through the second quarter (ending March 31), 254 enlistees had opted for the Army College Fund which equates to more than $6.5 million in education benefits. “This is quite impressive when you consider that 279 enlistees received college money in all of fiscal year 1994,” he said. “In fact, we reon track to surpass last year’s total of 439 enlistees and $11.7 million.” Any qualified person can earn up to $30,000 in college money depending on the length of the enlistment, Eubanks said. A two-year enlistment nets $20,000, three years, $25,000 and four years, $30,000. “For families and students who have a career goal that calls for a MR. AND MRS. BARRETT AND A FELLOW SISTER ... at acamp meeting held by Rev. Kenneth Hagan in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The ‘M’ Voice Newspaper’s publisher-Mr. Jim Rouse’s “Better Half’, Mrs. Georgia Rouse, along with other Pitt County residents who also attended Rev. Kenneth Hagan’s Camp meeting in Tulsa, OK. Travel office/FBI files depositions on the internet Government Reform and Over- sitions dealing with the White be accessed on the Committee's sight Chairman William F. 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Mrs. Fisher was a native of Mt. Olive where she was a retired farmer. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Elnora Hamilton of the home and Evelyn Shabazz of Mt. Olive; one sone, Ray Williams of Camden NJ; four sisters, Ella Davis of Camden NJ, Agusta Turner of Ra- leigh, Marylyn Shannon of Mt. Vernon, NJ and Naomi Williams of Philadelphia, PA; three brothers, Squaw Allen, Rev. Wesley Allen and Leslie Allen, allofCamden, NJ; five grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. Professional arrangements by : Rountree and Associates Funeral Home, Greenville. LOSSIE B. COWARD Mrs. Lossie B. Coward, 88, of 301 Allen Dr., Ayden, died Monday, August 19, at Pitt County Memo- - rial Hospital, Greenville. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 3:00 p.m. at Grifton Chapel Church ’ of Christ Disciple of Christ Church. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Grifton. Mrs. Coward was born and reared in Lenoir County where she at- tended the area schools. She was a ~ member of Grifton Chapel Church _ and amember of the mother board. Survivors include: two sons, Cliff Coward, Kinston and Sam Coward, Ayden; seven daughters, Johnnie B. Nelson and Gladys Hardy both of Gifton, Sallie C. Wilson and Joan C. Hines, both of Ayden, Alice C. Peterson, Kinston, Annie L. Branch, Brooklyn, NY and Mary E. Coward, Far Rockaway, NU; two brothers, Richard Edwards and Grant Edwards, both of Baltimore, MD; one sister, Marjorie Liles, Baltimore MD; thirty-eight grandchildren, sixty-five great-grandchildren, thirty-five great-great-grandchil- dren, fifty adopted children, other relatives and friends. WILLIAM M. ROUSE Mr. William “Boone” M. Rouse, 46, of 1809-A Kennedy Circle, Greenville, died Sunday, August 18 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Phillipi Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Rouse was born and reared in Pitt County where he attended the area schools. Survivors include: his mother, Dallas Davis of the home; three brothers, Donald Lee Rousé, New Bern, William Earl Matthews and Patrick Matthews, Egypt’s crackdown on female circume ‘ io ity had inued a religious docee _ The Egyptian government has cracked down on the practice of female genital mutilation, call- ing it an “un-Islamic custom” and forbidding it under pain of prosecution. The custom is to be banned in all government and private clin- ics, just days after a 10-year-old died from the procedure, Health Ministry officials maintained re- cently. The government has prohib- ited the procedure at clinics and hospitals tied tothe government, Health Minister Ismail Sallam told Cairo’s government-run al- Akhbar daily newspaper. In addition, medical workers of all kind are barred from carrying out the mutilations at private health, clinics, the ministry’s undersecretary, Mushira el- Shafee, told the state’s al-Ahram newspaper. “All doctors and nurses ... are forbidden to practice this un- Islamic custom,” Sallam said. Many world health and women rights groups hailed this as a major breakthrough and see it as a first step in modifying or eliminating the practice alto- gether in other countries. The Egyptian government maintains it will apply stifflegal proceduresand penalties against barbers and others who also per- form the procedures privately, el-Shafee said. According to Egyptian gov- ernment statistics, up to 70 per- cent of women in urban areas and 95 percent in rural areas are subjected to some form of the procedure, usually consisting of the removal of the clitoris, but often also more extensive geni- tal mutilations. Types of mutilations Circumcision or Sunna, is the both of removal of the prepuce or hood. of the clitoris, with the body of the clitoris remaining intact. Excision or clitoridectomy, the most common, is the removal of the entire clitoris gland and sur- rounding tissue, and the libia minora (inner lips). Infibulation or Pharoanic is cutting off the entire female genitalia, includ- ing inner and outer libia and removal of the clitoris. The re- maining sides of the vulva are stitched together to close up the vagina except for a small open- ing. The opening is preserved with a small piece of wood. The opening is cut open on the girl’s wedding night. According to writer Merlin Stone, author of “When God was a Woman,” these practices were instituted around the same time that the gender of God was changed from female or dual — male and female rulership, in Dahomy, to male only, as in the Judaic, Judeo Christian and Judeo-Islamic religions. So far no mummy has been found thus mutilated, and no references have been made of it in ancient Egyptian text. The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights, or EOHR, has reported about 3,600 young Egyptian girls are subjected to the mutilation every day. Harmful “It causes great physical and psychological harms to young girls who are subjected to it,” said el-Shafee. The government had allowed the mutilations to continue by doctors in hospitals to reduce dangers associated with girls being subjected to bar- bers and other villagers, who usually use a razor during reli- gious ceremonies or work in un- hygienic conditions at home. But according to el-Shafee, the government decided to de- clare the mutilations to be “im- moral” and “inconsistent with all principles of the medical pro- fession’ after a girl died five days ago while being mutilated by a barber in the Nile Delta prov- ince of Sharqueya, about 50 miles northeast of Cairo. Another 10- year-old died shortly after she was mutilated in another Nile Delta province last year, he said. Rights activists have long ac- cused Egyptian authorities of being passive about what they called a barbaric practice, but the secular government replied that while it did not encourage the mutilations, it could not put an end to the custom. However, a barber and his wife were sentenced last year to two years in jail for performing the mutilation of a 14-year-old girl on astreet in view of passers- by. The ancient practice, common inother African and Middle East countries, has been under in- creasing public scrutiny since CNN broadcast a disturbing re- port on the mutilations in Egypt during a U.N. conference on population held in October 1994 in Cairo. Islamic or African El-Shafee said historians have shown that the practice is neither a Muslim nor a Phara- onic (ancient Egyptian) custom but is of African (Sub Saharan) origin. However, the EOHR, one of the most prominent groups fight- ing to end genital mutilations in Egypt, sued the grand imam of al- Azhar, Sheikh Gad el-Haqin 1994. Egypt’s foremost Muslim author- approving ~ even requiring mutilations, which he insisted protect a girl’s purity and make her a more likely marriage pros- pect. The pope of Egypt's Chris- tian Coptic Church has refused to condemn the mutilations. Shortly after the controversy, in 1995, El-Haq died and was replaced as Egypt’s highest Mus- lim authority by a more liberal appointment made by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Another girl dead Update: CAIRO, Aug. 26, 1996, Egyptian police have ar- rested and charged with negli- gence a doctor who circumcised a 14-year-old girl who later died, security sources said on Mon- day. Police picked up Dr. Rabie Ibrahim Mahgoub on Sunday at a friend’s house where he had been hiding since “circumcising” Amina Abdelhamid Mohammed on Saturday. Government news- papers said the girl died of haemorrhage.’ Why the girl’s father was not also arrested attests to the soft handling by the government on this issue. The father, who ear- lier told police he took his daugh- ter to a private hospital, now says the doctor circumcised Amina at home for a fee of 20 pounds ($6), the sources said. Amina’s father told police that after his daughter did not wake up from the procedure he twice went to seek the doctor’s advice. The doctor told him Amina was still undeg the effects of the anaesthetic he had given her, the sources said. Police have already released the doctor on bail of 500 pounds ($147). And it is not clear if or when he will be tried. Greenville; two sisters, Sandra K. Davis and Dorothy Jean Matthews, both of Greenville; five aunts, Ollie Little, Bessie C. Lee, Hazel Shepard, Marshiell Dawson and Lila Shepard, all of Greenville; two uncles, John F. 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Robinson’s hip was part of the three-ship USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), which also included the amphibi- ous assault ship USS Wasp, the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island and the 26th marine Expe- ditionary Unit. While in the Adriatic Sea, Robinson and fellow Sailors and Marines provided ready support for the peace implementation forces in Bosnia. Robinson’s ship also used an unmanned remote controlled small aircraft to con- duct reconnaissance missions. The aircraft can be used for surveil- lance, over-the-horizon targeting, sporring gunfire and battle dam- age assessment. The remote con- trolled plane also can operate more than 100 miles from the ship at altitudes of 12,000 feet, and is equipped with video and infrared cameras. Cummings recently promoted Marine Lance Cpl. Sean D. Cummings, son of Samuel D. Cummings of Greenville, recently was promoted to his present rank while serving with Headquarters and Support Company, 4th Com- bat Engineer Battalion, Baltimore. Cummings was promoted based on sustained superior job perfor- mance and proficiency in his des- ignated specialty. The 1995 graduate of Southwest- ern Senior High School of Balti- more, joined the Marine Corps in June 1995. Read The 'M' Voice Newspaper While on deployment, Robinson and fellow Sailors and Marines participated in several multina- tional amphibious landing exer- cises with forces from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Turkey and Ukraine. Equipped with a Marine landing force, helicopters, Harrier attack aircraft, high-speed assualt hovercraft, armored ve- hicles and landing craft, the USS Wasp ARG provided area com- manders with a wide range of ca- pabilities, which included the abil- ity to evacuate civilians, rescue downed pilots, conduct reconnais- sance, and serve as the leading force in amphibious landings. Robinson’s ship conducted more than 2,300 helicopter takeoffs and landings on its flight deck and launched landing craft from its flooded well deck. While off the coast of Bulgaria, the crew coordi- nated a civilian evacuation exer- cise. While spending 149 days at sea, Robinson also visited Bulgaria, N.O.L charges police harassment The Nation of Islam has charged the Indianapolis, Ind. police department with harass- ment maintaining that their members selling the Final Call newspaper are fined, jailed and “intimidated. Greg Muhammad, who sells 1,000 copies of the Final Call - each week, was recently sen- tenced to 30 days in jail in India- napolis. Unable to pay $11,000 in fines in six months, the mar- ried father of nine was jailed. According to Muhammud, the judge said to him “What can we do to stop you from selling that — newspaper?” Another N.O.I. member, Der- rick Muhammad, who sells 1,200 copies each week, faces $3,000 in fines or jail if he is unable to pay. Many members are fined for obstructing traffic, a common charge, but N.O.I. officials see this as a violation of free speech that America prides herself for. N.O.I. members maintain a small group of white officers are responsible for most of the ha- rassment in Indianapolis. Other religious groups are not targeted. Muslims in Cleveland re- cently won a lawsuit against police for discriminatory treat- ment. In Columbus, GA., the N.O.1. were hassled because they _ did not have permits to operate. Minister Henry Muhammad re- searched Georgia laws and dis- covered a permit was not re- quired for any religious or chari- table group. Muslims have also had problems in Chattanooga, Tenn. Robinson completes six-month deployment Italy, Sicily, Spain andTurkey, and had an opportunity to visit local sites. Sailors and Marines from Robinson’s ship also volunteered their time to help local charities. Robinson’s involvement in the deployment is an example of how U.S. men and women are serving in the Navy and Marine Corps forward deployedin support of U.S. interests. The 1990 graduate of J.H. 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But what I re- — member longestarethe messages ® that make me think—about my » Tole, about the state of my coun- ‘. try, about the worth and surviv- ¢ ability of mankind. > I’m thinking now of just three . handwritten paragraphs on lined tablet paper from John Cassella of Durango, Colo. “Carl Rowan,” he write, “there is one andonly one issue that has any real importance for the American people and that is: “Who is going to own and con- trol the vast wealth that the working class alone produces? Who will rule? The working class or the capitalist fat-cats? “All other issues (i.e. affirma- tive action, welfare reform, bud- get deficits, etc.) are simply an intentional distraction away from the main question, and Who will rule America? Who else? therefore meaning less dribble.” I have read and reread that letter with the realization that it says succinctly what the apostles of socialism, capitalism, commu- nism, anarchy, dictatorship, de- mocracy, totalitarianism and many other “isms” have taken a million books, edicts, sermons and screeds to say. Cassella states correctly that in America the political wars over control of the White House, the Congress and, yes, the Supreme Court are fundamentally over who will control the nation’s wealth and how it is divided up and ultimately used. My first thought upon reading his remarks was to say that his question marks were wasted. There is no question but that no matter which political party gains power the people who al- ready have money will control the wealth of America. We have hada million debates in America—some laced in claims of great fear by the privileged— about the “redistribution of wealth.” The enduring truth is that the wealthy stay affluent (and for long periods get richer), but the poor stay pitifully impe- cunious. “Redistribution of wealth” isn’t even a bollow dream. The debate in these years of Republican primacy is over noth- ing more than how many crumbs the rich will allow to drop to “the working class,” especially the workign poor. Who will rule? Mr. Cassella, please note that throughout all the generations of debate about whether the unpropertied, women or ex-slaves should vote, no change took away power from the monied. Inthecurrent clamor for congressmen, governors and even presidents that “money can’tbuy,” we see still that money noonly talksin America, it rules. Themas has gets; them as has- not begets. That is no just the rule of capitalism. 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Dawson Realty Residential/Land/Commercial New Construction & Sales 410 W. 14th., Suite A (Bins 758-0456 Daniel Dawson Realtor, GRI, CRS ¢ 355-7257 Beatrice Robinson Realtor * 830-9285 Evelyn Harvey Realtor ¢ 830-2332 Doris Vail Realtor ° 355-7989 term. Also seek the counseling available to you through all local sources. The Mid-East Commission’s Economic Devel- opment Department offers both technical business and loan as- sistance to anyone who can not obtain these services through commercial sources. All area community colleges offer detailed business planning services through their Small Business Centers. Also small business courses are regularly offered by the Community College Continu- ing Education Division. East Carolina University’s Small Business and Technology Devel- opment Center offers similar ser- Vices. Before gathering data and sit- ting down to write, be aware that the depth of detail and length of your business plan depends on your goals and the specifics of your business. Business plans normally run 10 to 50 pages de- pending upon the amount of de- tailand documentation required to satisfy you, as well as any financial supporters you are seeking. There is no question that a business plan requires a tremen- dous investment of time and en- ergy. A business plan helps you raise money, and the lack of money is the greatest reason for failure of a fledgling business. It helps you decide whether to pro- ceed with your idea or look for a new one. A business plan also helps you improve your concept and fine tunes your details. And once your enterprise is up and running, your plan helps you stay on track. Many business owners spend countless hours handling emergencies simply because they failed to look ahead to the future. In other words, a business plan helps you get where you want to go, both as the founder of a new venture and as an established entrepreneur. If you have a busi- nessideaand want to get started, call Tony Warren, Economic De- velopment Department, Mid- East Commission, at (919) 946- 8043 for an appointment. Our staff can help you with your busi- ness plan as well as provide fi- nancing to worthy businesses from $500 to over a $1,000,000. Since 1967, the Mid-East Com- missions, with the assistance of other counseling sources, area banks and the Small Business Administration, has been dedi- cated in making your enterpris- ing dream come true. a mo, wy — say — > H.-W MANY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MCDONALD'S FRANCHISE OWNERS ARE INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES? DOUGLAS L. HOLLIS * NORMAN WILLIAMS « JUNIUS CARTER * CLEO ALSTON « ALLEN STRAFFORD ¢ GAIL ANDERSON ¢ RALPH KING GE AS AW » HERBERT CLAY ¢ CHARLES T. DUVALL * JAMCS JonLo CHARLOTTA STEPHENS-DOUGLAS ¢ ALBERT S. 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ACS TR R UE ST © OATS A WILLIAMS ¢ DAVE MOSS, JR. ¢ RANDY MARSHALL RENCE DseFXtht JOHN MARTi¥ ILLIAMS AT ONO EARANJO NETH YOUNGBLO'W®) Some Blacks give Reform Party a chance Are unhappy with the two tra- ditional parties African-Americans unhappy with both the Democrats and Re- publicans should take a turn with the Reform Party on the political dance floor, according to Dr. Lenora Fulani. Fulani, the first African- American woman torun for presi- dent in all 50 states as an inde- pendent candidate, and over a dozen other prominent African- American activists from across the country have signed off on a letter urging Blacks to use the new party as a vehicle for their interests. About 50,000 African Ameri- cans or more demonstrated in- terest in the Reform Party over the past six months signing off on petitions across the country to get their candidate on the presidential ballot. “The formation of this new party is an opportunity for us to help create a more just economic playing field and for ordinary people to have a more active role in impacting on their local politi- cal environment,” said Fulani. More political leverage is the most important benefit that Fulani said African Americans would get out of casting a ballot for Perot. Because the Democrats have left us in the dust and are taking us for granted she ar- gues. “Unless America improves eco- nomically and politically in terms of the necessary reforms that over 66% of the American people are demanding by their call for a new political party. Black America doesn’t have a shot at any kind of serious improve- ment.” “And the candidate making that demand is Mr. Perot. If one million Black Americans vote for Ross Perot, the Black commu- nity automatically becomes the most important political players in the country in local races in 1997 and beyond, and people hear that.” Despite the fact that the Re- form Party doesn’t have any stated ideological beliefs or party principles, except for economic and political reform, Fulani said people should rely more on the fact that they are creating an infrastructure which allow di- verse and different opinion to govern what actions of change will occur. In town over the weekend to watch Perot accept the Reform Party nomination, Fulani said she'll be campaigning for the lat- est candidate in the presidential race and she'll be working to get more people to join the party, which she thinks is just as im- portant, if not more important, than supporting Perot. “This is our first time in his- tory to really be on the ground floor when a party is takingoff,” said Fulani. “We were not part of the Democrats or Republicans when they started, so we had nothing really to do with setting their agenda.” Whether or not Perot becomes the next president, Fulani said the more important thing is to get at least 5% of the vote. It will qualify the party to be recog- nized third party and be able to tap into the $30 million of con- vention funding for the year 2000, something that will help invoke even more change. 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From employment opportunities to community causes, each is a partner in hid or her neighborhood. ENGAGED ... Mr. and Mrs.Carlton Wooten Sr. would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Elaine Gardner, of Greenville, to Richard Theodore Syles III, the son of the late Myrtle and Richard Syles Sr. An October 5th wedding is planned at Philippi Church of Christ. . IS MOST OF YOUR MONEY DOES IT LOOK LIKE YOU WILL NEVER GET AHEAD? Biblical economist, Caleb McAfee, will help you launch a financial recovery program. Don't miss a single session of the “Money and the Christian” seminar. The Anointed Ones' Church Ayden, NC (919)-746-2722 Bept. 26-27 at 7:00 pm Sept. 28 at 8:30 am Sept. 29 at 10:30 am Have you had your break today? nds 1S 1.475.6196 McDor a) eQual ONPOrtunity franchigor, Por addi t i" fn McDonald's franchising, cal SHOWN ABOVE ARE... (seated I-r) Mrs. Marlene Anderson, her daughter-bone marrow patient, Cornelia Anderson, and Joy 1340 Personality, Joy Brown, and (front) bone marrow recruiter, Ona Bishop. Staff photo Bone marrow transplant drive Submitted by: Cornelia Anderson Ona Bishop, bone marrow re- cruiter of the Mid-Atlantic Region, goes from city to city tissue-typing African Americans. As many of you already know, I, Cornelia Anderson, need a bone marrow transplant. Without a donor, I and many other people in my condition will die. Ona Bishop is not only a recruiter for bone marrow, but also a lifetime friend. She has blessed many lives and she is definitely a friend of mine—for life. Joy Brown, an announcer at Radio Station WOOW (Joy 1340 am) is definitely one sent from God. A bone marrow drive and benefit gospel fest was held on August 25 at the Philippi Church of Christ to help a needy family in the town of Greenville. Word of this family’s need spread quickly, thanks in large part to Joy’s ef- forts. She talked this occasion up over the JOY airways as if it were being held for someone in her own family. Joy is very special to me and!’m sure to many other people. Ona Bishop, my mother (Mrs. Marlene Anderson), Joy Brown, and the entire staff of JOY 1340, will always hold a special place in for your support. May God con- my heart. I thank the citizens of _ tinue to bless each and every one Greenville and surrounding areas of you! UN Women’s Conference Regional women leaders invite you to join in pre-teleconference discussions of how the UN Women’s Conference can be brought home to Eastern North Carolina. Discussions will focus on women’s health, poverty, vio- lence, education, and economic structures. Gwyn Hilburn, District Court Judge, will be the luncheon speaker. Brody Building ECU School of Medicine 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28 $10.00 registration fee includes break, box lunch and conference materials. RSVP to North Carolina for Women, 919-830-6595, by Septem- ber 18th prises, Inc., and the North Caro- lina Council for Women. Please Drive Carefully Welcomes To Greenville, North Carolina Keeping Our Heritage Alive. For Information Call WOOW (919) 757-0365 Friday 4:00 P.M. September 27, 1996 | THE BLACK COWBOYS Come Meet and Greet Them In The Mall at WOOW Joy 1340 AM , 310 S. Evans Street | Bring The Family And Let's Make History Teleconference is sponsored by: Glaxo-Wellcome, ECU Women’s Studies, Pitt County Women’s Commission, Paralegal Enter- ELEANOR N. JONES Representative FAMILY HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES Bible Answers > Health Information Afro-American Books P.O. Box 763, BellArthur, NC 27811 919) 753-2109 BROTHER MOSES AFTER MIDNIGHT Nothing But Gospel Music From 12:00 To 6:00 A.M. Friday, Saturday And Sunday Nights Only On WOOW 1340 A.M. The People Station Pamlico Provisions YOUR Downtown Waterfront General Store Dry Goods ¢ Groceries Sundries ¢ Ice Cold Drinks « Ice Cream Jimbo's Fresh Roasted Nuts CANDOCK Floating Piers Perception/Aquaterra Kayaks Sales & Rentals 919-946-5875 Located on the Historic Waterfront, 238 Stewart Parkway, Washington I!|\We Now Have Live Bait!!! QUAL HOUSING LENDER Rites koseer {=} Text telephone number for the hearing impaired, 1-800-876-6545, ©1996 United Carolina Bank. Member FDIC LET’S MAKE THE NEXT ONE YOURS. As soon as you walk in, you'll notice there’ a difference between UCB and other banks. It’s our Personal Touch that lets you know borrowing money isn't going to be so trying after all. Whether it’s a new home or an additional room, a car or a boat, a dream vacation or a college education . . .whatever you have in mind, United Carolina Bank will make borrowing as quick and hassle-free as possible. The reason? We work with you every step of the way to help you get the money you need. Working together with our customers. Its the reason we're able to make so many loans for so many people. People just like you. Please stop by any UCB office or call 551-1400. Hazel Garris has been promoted toeastern North Carolina regional coordinator for First Citizens’ Charter Club, a club for the bank’s Senior Quest account holders. She is a staff member of First Citizens’ WOIMEWVOCEWESKOFSemEWEERS-10.0% _ Garris receives new assignment at First Citizens Bank in Greenville Foundation. marketing department, and her office is located in Greenville. The Virginia native lives in Winterville and is a board mem- ber of the Pitt County Chapter of the North Carolina Community HAZEL GARRIS Who said that? and clap as they go by. We can’t all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb The aim of this project is to study and improve the health care | If so, we want to talk to you about participating in our project to learn how African-American women manage side-effects from breast cancer treatment. received by African-American women with breast cancer. We need your help! To learn more about this project and how it can benefit you, call 1-800-349-5858. Ry MANAGING UNCERTAINTY IN CANCER SCHOOL OF Nursinc, UNC-Criaren fla The Black Cowboys Are Riding To Greenville, North Carolina Friday, September 27th Will Rogers HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES .... were held recently at the Phillippi Missionary Baptist Church in Simpson. The honorable Congresswoman Eva Clayton was the keynote speaker at the Sunday morning service. Shown here are: Pastor A.C. Batchelor, his wife and daughter, Congresswoman Clayton, her husband, and a guest. We salute Phillippi Baptist Church for creating jobs, their daycare, outreach and health care programs. Photo by Jim Rouse It Was Truly A Family Reunion, As Two Of The Black Cowboys, Brother Richard And Curtis, Meet Up At The Annual WOOW Gospelfest, Greenville, NC Labor Day Reunion at Guy Smith Stadium POWER LEARNING First Citizens Bank salutes the ciate the special role that these schools accomplishments of Historically Black have played in shaping better lives. That's Colleges & Universities. Born during a time when educating African Americans was not acceptable, these institutions stand today as a proud testament to the power of the human will. At First Citizens Bank we understand the importance of that power and appre- tf EQUAL HOUSING LENDER why, from education loans and home mortgages, to Savings and investment plans, we're doing everything we can to make the power of finance available to be used by the power of your will. FIRST CITIZENS You're Always First. BANK Member FDIC